Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei

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   CLou

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food2service5ambience3

   We went for dinner, overall the service was on point, but that didn't align with the nicely thirty dollar a piece plated food, which was mediocre at best. The poke nacho fish had the consistency, feel of not being fresh, but treated or frozen, flavor was okay. Seafood Bouillabaisse, Fire Roasted Bone-In Pork Chop, and the flour less chocolate mousse cake, were good, not great or memorable. My eating partner said she had better Bouillabaisse. If asked about going back, that's still debatable, the staff were accommodating, and on point, and that would be the big plus here.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Favorite place to eat. I live in near Manoa but I make it a point to visit Kalapawai Market in Kapolei at least 3x/month. More often if I did not not have to deal with traffic. Sangria is always refreshing!

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   28 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Good date night spot

   Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded 3 days agoMahalo for your review! We would love to hear more about your experience, so that we can use your valuable feedback to deliver an even better experience next time. Please reach out to us with any further comments or suggestions you wish to share. Again, thank you for supporting our local business and taking the time to write us a review.

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   alohaejs

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always good! Will go back again! Fresh food well prepared.

   Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded 3 days agoMahalo for your awesome review! We'll see you again soon!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The kindest waitress tonight made our anniversary dinner so amazing. We had our 4 month old in tow and she was so attentive to getting us taken care of and everything we needed in a timely manner. This is why we keep coming back again and again. This and the amazing food.

   Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded 3 days agoMahalo for the review and Happy Anniversary!! We're so happy to hear that our team was able to make your night so special. I will be sharing your awesome review with our staff. Thank you again for supporting our local restaurant.

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6. LD

   LocalDine

   Dallas

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 20, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Dinner for 5 and for two people it was their first time eating at Kalapawai. Ordered beers and 3 pupu’s. Beer was cold and pupu’s were delicious. One of our guests ordered the steak and he did not finish it. He shared a small piece with us and have to say the steak was tough. The rest of us enjoyed our entree’s.

   Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 23, 2022Mahalo for your awesome review and feedback. We hold a high standard to our daily specials and want to apologize that the expectation was not met. I will be passing this feedback onto our kitchen staff. We're happy to hear you and your guests still enjoyed the rest of your dine in experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!

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7. BH

   BrenH

   Hawaii

   72 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   72 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I wish I had something different to say, but I don't. Kalapawai in Kapolei is the best restaurant in the West Side. Must have the West Side burger and Poke Nachos. Broke da Mouth! Yes it's comfort food at its best! For as busy as it was, staff was on it. Happy to see many other people laughing and enjoying themselves!

   Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 21, 2022Mahalo for another great review! It is not everyday that we receive feedback as detailed and thoughtful as yours. Your reviews never go unnoticed. Our team appreciates your constant support. We'll see you again soon!

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service was great. Blackened seared ahi over lemongrass risotto was exceptional. Bottle of Malbec. Good friends. Perfect evening!

   Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 21, 2022Mahalo for your awesome review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed one of our most popular dinner items. Thank you again for your support towards our local restaurant.

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   SCVdeb

   Los Angeles

   30 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on November 14, 2022

   overall3food5service4ambience3

   Wait staff was great; however, it took a VERY long time to get our entree. Appetizer came quickly but then we waited a very long time. Once it arrived it was delicious!!!!!!! The pumpkin gnocchi w/mushrooms & pecans AMAZING. As were the special fish dish and fish tacos. Would have been a 5 star had the wait not been so long.

   Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 15, 2022Mahalo for your review Deb! We apologize about the timing on your entrees. Our dinner rushes can get busy. I'll pass the feedback over to kitchen so we can work on a smoother quicker service. Happy to hear you enjoyed our food. Our kitchen staff takes pride in the dishes they put out for the guests. Thank you again for supporting our local restaurant.

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10. OS

    OutsideSeater

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great service. Inside and outside seating available.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 13, 2022Mahalo for the stars! We appreciate your support towards our local restaurant.

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    sea1

    Jacksonville

    122 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food served by very pleasant and welcoming staff. Shrimp on Penne pasta was outstanding. My wife enjoyed her gnocchi too. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 12, 2022Mahalo for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Shrimp & Penne Pasta. We find it to be a favorite among many of our guests. We'll pass the review onto our staff. Thank you again for supporting our local business!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    New menu items were a hit with my visitors. Mai Ka Aina delicious as always! And server Kaili was was the best!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 12, 2022Mahalo for sharing your feedback about our service. We're glad to hear that our team's performance exceeded your expectations, we'll make sure that Kaili receives the recognition she deserves. Thank you again for supporting our local restaurant.

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    DiamondPhil19

    Hawaii

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great place for drinks and appetizers. Entree's are great too. Desserts are divine. Great for take out. The bar is awesome but gets crowded quickly. Need to make a reservation. Our fav local restaurant.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 12, 2022Mahalo for the review Diamond! Your kind comments have been shared with our entire team. When we hear from happy guests like you, we spread the positivity around. Hope to see you again soon and thank you again for supporting our local restaurant.

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    DianaH

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My son wanted to celebrate his 30th birthday at Kalapawai in Kapolei and we had a wonderful time! The food was great although the French onion soup is “hit or miss”. Every other time I order the soup, it has very little flavor. The burgers, hummus & pita board, fish tacos and mixed drinks were all fantastic! We love coming here and really enjoy the staff and atmosphere! Ciara was our sweet server who took great care of us tonight!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 8, 2022Mahalo for the review Diana! We are happy you and your family had a wonderful time celebrating your sons birthday. We'll pass the great review on to Sierra. See you again soon!

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    Doug

    Hawaii

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    We always love eating here. Maui onion soup and lilikoi cheesecake are not to be missed

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 8, 2022Mahalo for the review Doug! Those items are definitely our restaurant favorites. Thank you again for supporting our local restaurant!

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    BrenH

    Hawaii

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Went back to my old fav, the shrimp and penne pasta for dinner. OMG, it did not disappoint. The flavorful sauce the penne not overcooked, so tasty! If you looking for comfort food, this is it!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 6, 2022Mahalo for your review Brenda! Our whole team works very hard to keep our guests happy, but we can only do it thanks to amazing guests like you. Thanks again, and we hope to serve you again soon.

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    alohaejs

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Consistently good food. Pleasant environment. Would recommend for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 5, 2022Mahalo for your review! It's great to hear you had a positive experience here at our local restaurant. Our team will be happy to hear that their hard work has paid off. See you again soon!

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Fantastic service and food. The street noise is annoying unfortunately

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 5, 2022Mahalo for your feedback and great review! I apologize the street was noisy during your dining experience with us. Please let us know next time if you would prefer to sit indoors for a more quieter experience. We appreciate you supporting our local business.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    456 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    456 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Second visit during a one week stay in Ko Olina. Another great experience: excellent food (crab cakes, tuna, salmon) and lovely service (friendly, attentive and funny). We will be back.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on November 3, 2022Mahalo for your review! Happy to hear you had a great experience. We'll see you again soon.

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    Jane

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Yum! Delicious and very reasonably priced. Excellent service.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on October 27, 2022Thank you for the review Jane. We are happy to hear you had such a great time in our local restaurant. Mahalo for your support!

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    456 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    456 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Excellent food. Our server (Brian) was great. Very knowledgeable, funny and attentive. We already booked an reservation.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on October 27, 2022Mahalo for your review. We are happy to hear Brian provided you with such a great experience. We'll see you again soon!

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    DianaH

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kalapawai Kapolei is definitely our "go to" for a nice, relaxing lunch/dinner. We love eating out on the lanai or at the bar. (Although inside is nice as well) We love the atmosphere, the food and most of all the SERVICE! We took friends with us this time and they kept thanking us for sharing Kalapawai with them! We will all be back soon!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on October 20, 2022Mahalo again for another great review Diana! We are beyond grateful for the Aloha you show our restaurant. You and your family are definitely apart of our Kalapawai Ohana. See you again soon!!

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    KaleiB

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The atmosphere at Kalapawai, Kapolei is just amazing! All the employees there last night was so friendly, welcoming. Especially our server Megan . She is amazingly awesome! Beautiful smile, a heart full of gold and always Ha’aha’a! She made my birthday dinner a very memorable evening for me. Thank you Megan!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on October 20, 2022Mahalo for your awesome review! We are so happy to hear you had such a wonderful birthday here at our restaurant. We can't wait to celebrate more special occasions with you. Thank you again for supporting our local restaurant!

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24. TN

    TimothyN

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service always good.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on October 20, 2022Mahalo for the review Tim! We enjoy having you here at our restaurant as one of Kalapawai's loyal regular guests.

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    Sunshine

    Portland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Staffs are very friendly and attentive to everyone. They take time to talk to customers and treats them like family. A lot of regulars which goes to show that they love coming back to this place! Good food and the vibe is superb!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on October 20, 2022Mahalo for the review! We really do take pride in making sure our guests feel like they are apart of our Kalapawai Ohana. It's guest like you who make our restaurant so enjoyable. Thank you again for supporting our local restaurant. We'll see you again soon!

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    sarahl

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Staff was great, food was delicious!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on October 7, 2022Mahalo for your review Sarah! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us.

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    NotBedelia

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kalapawai is one of our go-to places when we have visitors or a special occasion. We went last night and had a great time as usual. Service was amazing. Our server really went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The food and drinks were great. We tried the Adult Blueberry Soda, and I cannot recommend it more.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on October 4, 2022Mahalo for your awesome review! We are happy to hear you had such a great experience with Sarah. It's guests like you who keep our company growing. Thank you again for supporting our local restaurant. We'll see you again soon.

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    BrenH

    Hawaii

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Can't say enough good things about this place. Love the food and the service, that's why I keep going back. The shrimp pasta and poke nachos never disappoint. Thank you to the staff for continuing to make dining here a must.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on October 4, 2022Mahalo for your review Brenda! We are happy to hear you had another great experience here at our local restaurant. Kalapawai really appreciates all the love and support you always show us. We'll see you again soon!

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    JanettO

    New York Area

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our waiter, Brain was fantastic. Food is always consistent Over all another great evening highly recommend

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on September 29, 2022Mahalo for the review Janett! We strive to provide our guests with a great experience when dining in with us. I will pass this message onto our chef's and Brian. Thank you for supporting our local business! We hope to see you again soon.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We are always impressed with the service and food here. Brian was our server tonight and was great! He was knowledgeable of the menu and made it hard to decide what to eat because the way he explained all the specials were so good! He even helped with pairing a drink with my dinner and it was perfect. Our server from the first time we came here still remembered us too which was impressive! The food- AMAZING. I had the blackened ahi tuna with lemongrass risotto, braised kale and mushrooms. I know I already said it but it was AMAZING. My husband had the Westside burger and truly enjoyed it. Kalapawai is always an option when we have date night!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on September 29, 2022Mahalo for the awesome review!! We are so happy to hear that our servers our treating you and your husband with such Aloha here at our local restaurant. Brian is one of our most experienced servers and we'll definitely be passing this message on to him. Hope to see you dine in with us again soon!

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    JohnC

    Cleveland

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Interesting menu. Called ahead to ascertain the catch of the day and when we got there were told it was a different fish. Nevertheless, the chef was willing to prepare one of the daily specials with the fish we wanted. Perhaps a little more attention to the cook time - fish was about 30 seconds overdone - but still great flavor and an interesting preparation.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on September 29, 2022Mahalo for the review and feedback John. We really do appreciate the feedback we receive from our guest, so that we can better our experiences here. I will definitely for ward the message to our kitchen. Thank you again for supporting our local business!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was great and food was amazing! Jocielyn was so friendly and attentive!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on September 25, 2022Mahalo for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your dine in experience with Jacelyn ad will pass the message on to her. Thank you for supporting our local business!

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    DianaH

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We dine at Kalapawai often . We love their menu, daily specials, mixed drinks and of course, their staff! Food is always consistent and flavorful.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on September 29, 2022Mahalo for the constant support towards our local restaurant Diana! We really do appreciate your great reviews every time you dine in with us. It keeps our business growing. Kalapawai is truly lucky to have you and your family as regular guests here.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The waitress we had that night - top notch! Never in my life I would’ve expected to find such a professional waitress in Kapolei! She belongs into a Luxury Gourmet restaurant in Los Angeles. Or New York. Or Waikiki! Well, to be honest, she’s the type of person that most likely will have her own business one of these days. Unless she was the business owner? We have not had such good service in a long time. The food was delicious – I had the catch of the day (Marlin), price reasonable, and good portions. Mahalo! 🙏

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on September 21, 2022Mahalo for the awesome review! We are ecstatic to hear how amazing your experience was and appreciate the compliments to our server, we are lucky to have her apart of our team! Thank you for supporting our local business.

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    KathrynC

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience2

    Service was great. However, the food was terrible. I ordered the ribs. They came out cold. I’m not sure if they were heated at all since the bones were the temperature of the refrigerator. I took one bite and sent them back. The burger my husband ordered was decent but the onion ring was undercooked and soggy. Super disappointed.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on September 13, 2022Mahalo for the feedback Kathryn. We sincerely apologize for the dining experience you recently had and want you to know that the kitchen has corrected the problem causing the cold ribs. Nonetheless, it is unacceptable for us to have served you cold food. We are still happy to hear Jacelyn was able to give you great service that night and hope you will give us another chance to redeem ourselves. Thank you again for supporting our local business.

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    RichardS

    Hawaii

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    First time here - ate outside (noisy Fri 5pm pau hana crowd). Ribs entree & Cobb salad were very tasty! Wine pour (1/2 glass) for $10 a bit pricey but food prices are quite reasonable. Service was excellent. Reservations recommended.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on September 10, 2022Mahalo for the review! We appreciate the compliments on our service and food. Thank you for supporting our local business and we hope to see you again soon!

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    Koalabear

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food is always outstanding! Service friendly and fun. Definitely has become one of our favorite restaurants. Chocolate chip cookies are delicious

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on September 7, 2022Mahalo for your review and your continuous support towards our local restaurant. We truly enjoy making sure all our guest have such a great dining experience and we are so happy to hear that you did. See you again soon!

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    MegsC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Had a very nice dinner here with my family to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Our waiter was amazing, very personable and shared lots of stories. The food was so tasty, and we had plenty for leftovers the next day, which really heated up nicely. The lilikoi cheesecake was the perfect chef's kiss. Great time! Good prices too!

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on August 29, 2022Mahalo for your review Megs! We're so happy to hear Brian could make your night so special, especially for your daughters birthday. Thank you for supporting our local business. We hope to see you again soon!

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on August 26, 2022Happy to hear your enjoy our local business. Mahalo for the stars!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing. Food and service was great! Megan was our server and made my daughters birthday so special.

    Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - KapoleiResponded on August 22, 2022Mahalo for your awesome review! We are happy to hear you had a wonderful dining experience with Maegan. We hope to see again soon.

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