Kaleo’s guidebook
Restaurants known for their breakfast
Cinnamon's is known for their breakfast and make a broke da mouth (scrumptious) Red Velvet Pancakes and their Kalua Pig Eggs benedict is ono!(Delicious). Can be busy and on Wednesdays and Thursdays it's take out only.
84 locals recommend
Cinnamon's
315 Uluniu StCinnamon's is known for their breakfast and make a broke da mouth (scrumptious) Red Velvet Pancakes and their Kalua Pig Eggs benedict is ono!(Delicious). Can be busy and on Wednesdays and Thursdays it's take out only.
This hole in the wall is my personal favorite. You won't see many tourists here because the ambiance is.... well a hole in the wall, but they make the best fried rice and buttermilk pancakes and the prices are good.
Times Coffee Shop
47-388 Hui Iwa StThis hole in the wall is my personal favorite. You won't see many tourists here because the ambiance is.... well a hole in the wall, but they make the best fried rice and buttermilk pancakes and the prices are good.
Another local favorite. Kailua really does have the best breakfast places bar none.
62 locals recommend
Moke's Bread & Breakfast
27 Hoolai StAnother local favorite. Kailua really does have the best breakfast places bar none.
Macadamia Nut Pancakes....that's all you need to know. It can be busy so plan accordingly.
51 locals recommend
Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen
1020 Keolu DriveMacadamia Nut Pancakes....that's all you need to know. It can be busy so plan accordingly.
Food scene
A local favorite, this place does it all. Their fried rice for breakfast is ono, and you cannot go wrong with any of their plate lunches. Yum|!
45 locals recommend
The Food Company Restaurant & Catering
1090 Hamakua DrA local favorite, this place does it all. Their fried rice for breakfast is ono, and you cannot go wrong with any of their plate lunches. Yum|!
Great food, and entertainment. You might have an impromptu hula perfomance. Number one on my list of night time eateries, and the seafood is no ka oi (the best)!
44 locals recommend
Nico's Kailua
970 N Kalaheo AveGreat food, and entertainment. You might have an impromptu hula perfomance. Number one on my list of night time eateries, and the seafood is no ka oi (the best)!
Saeng's Thai Cuisine
315 Hahani StYummy Thai food and very cool ambiance.
Assaggio Kailua
354 Uluniu StExcellent Italian food. Nuff said
Best place to enjoy sports, wings and pitchers of beer. Fun atmosphere. Perfect way to spend the afternoon.
33 locals recommend
The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu DrBest place to enjoy sports, wings and pitchers of beer. Fun atmosphere. Perfect way to spend the afternoon.
My favorite Mexican restaurant in Kailua. Not as many tourists here and it has a kitchy kind of charm. Live music happens regularly so be sure to google it!
Los Garcia's
14 Oneawa StMy favorite Mexican restaurant in Kailua. Not as many tourists here and it has a kitchy kind of charm. Live music happens regularly so be sure to google it!
Good Mexican food, more touristy, and the atmosphere is kind of loud, but worth mentioning because people love it.
15 locals recommend
Mexico Lindo
600 Kailua RdGood Mexican food, more touristy, and the atmosphere is kind of loud, but worth mentioning because people love it.
Local style coffee shop, think Denny's or Coco's but WAY better. This is a local favorite. Garlic chicken, Korean Chicken, chili, teri-beef place lunch, hamburger steak with mac salad. Ono!!! And their coconut napples are to die for.
14 locals recommend
Zippy's Kailua
44 Oneawa StLocal style coffee shop, think Denny's or Coco's but WAY better. This is a local favorite. Garlic chicken, Korean Chicken, chili, teri-beef place lunch, hamburger steak with mac salad. Ono!!! And their coconut napples are to die for.
Hau'oli Hola ( Happy Hour)
Lanikai Brewing Company - Tap & Barrel
167 Hamakua DrCraft beers made locally.
Drinks served by the ounce. Craft beers, kombucha, Cold brew coffee and more, and the proceeds go back into the community!!!!
19 locals recommend
Grace In Growlers
143 Hekili StDrinks served by the ounce. Craft beers, kombucha, Cold brew coffee and more, and the proceeds go back into the community!!!!
Fun atmosphere, good food and beers flowing on tap. It's a bit on the pricier side but well worth it.
16 locals recommend
Maui Brewing Co. Kailua
573 Kailua RdFun atmosphere, good food and beers flowing on tap. It's a bit on the pricier side but well worth it.
Best place to enjoy sports, wings and pitchers of beer. Fun atmosphere. Perfect way to spend the afternoon.
33 locals recommend
The Shack Kailua
1051 Keolu DrBest place to enjoy sports, wings and pitchers of beer. Fun atmosphere. Perfect way to spend the afternoon.
Sports bar and pub. Great food and wonderful happy hour....it is also the entrance to the shhhhh Gaslight Pub.
34 locals recommend
Kailua Town Pub and Grill
26 Hoolai StreetSports bar and pub. Great food and wonderful happy hour....it is also the entrance to the shhhhh Gaslight Pub.
Sightseeing
Kailua Beach Adventures
130 Kailua RdGreat place to rent Kayaks, SUP's and more.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Shoes Off
When going into other's home please remove your shoes.
Customs and culture
Honking
Honking at vehicles is a No-no. Don't be the person who shows no aloha!
What to pack
Sunscreen
I don't care how much melatonin you have... wear the sunscreen. The UV rays here are just plain different.
Book before you go
Luau's
Luau's are SO popular that you need to book in advance. Like three months in advance or you won't get in.