Hau'oli Sandwich

Check their Instagram for their location that day. I can sometimes catch them on Thursdays outside of Imperial Plaza on Cooke Street.Went there for lunch today and there was a short line. My favorite is the Poipu which is a turkey pesto sundried tomato sandwich. Service is super quick! They had my sandwich ready in less than 5 minutes. Will be back!

Though the previous owners have passed their beloved food truck to new owners, the food remains to be amazingly delicious and remains to have the same amazing service with a warm ambiance.They don't necessarily have a set menu so your best bet is to check out their Instagram page to see where they will be and what will they be serving. My favorite sandwich thus far is their po'ipu (turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto). The bread they use is foccacia which will fill you up pretty quickly. And because they usually operate during work day hours, it is best that you just eat half of the sandwich to avoid that afternoon crash.Prices for these sandwiches may be on the higher side but the quality of the food makes up for it. This food truck is definitely worth checking out. Make sure you follow their Instagram account and see where they will end up. Pro tip: turn on that notifications to see where they are and head there before the lunch rush appears.

Good friends tell you the truth... For your own good...That's Paul C. for you...When he likes something a lot, he will let you know...Several times!So... When he stated a couple of times that the last day for the original owners of Hau'oli Sandwich Company was Thursday (7-21-22), I marked my calendar. I anticipated a long line. I made sure that I was there one hour prior to opening. I lucked out and got parking on the street right behind the food truck at 10am!Promptly at 11am, the window of the Food Truck opened up with cheerful, smiling faces! They took photos of the long line - some of their many fans! Then, they began their efficient, friendly service!I ordered the Po'ipu Sandwich: honey roasted turkey on rosemary focaccia, topped with sun-dried tomatoes, Pesto, provolone, mayo, and house picked onions. I also got the Lemongrass ginger lemonade and Lilikoi mango iced tea. Refreshing!There was a drawing for free gifts - a very sweet and thoughtful parting gift. I won a jar of house Pickled Onions! Whoa! Da buggah stay onolicious! I placed a piece of onion onto each bite of sandwich... Ahhh!!! Good thing I ate the sandwich at home - da ting is bomb-boo-cha!!! There is a LOT of filling... So much turkey! I was only able to eat one half and I saved the rest for later!Good luck to Anna and Cleston on your new adventures! Let's welcome the new owners of Hau'oli Sandwich Company in September 2022!

Plant the seed and it'll grow.You see, just earlier I decided to get a haircut to offset the weird things happening since the full moon from last night that's been attacking me from many directions.My stylist has been cutting my hair for almost 35 years now. When I go see him, we usually talk about our families, travel and the most entertaining topic.......FOOD! He commented on the food trucks lined up in front of Imperial Plaza on Cooke Street and one particularly stands out: Hauoli Sandwiches (HS). They open at 11am and usually a line forms prior to opening. HS posts their location on IG so it's apparent they have a following. Despite bringing home lunch for today, I just had to investigate.HS started in May 2021 serving handcrafted and healthy sandwiches. They operate from a food truck and can been found at locations such as the Hawaii Kai Market at Koko Head Elementary School, Mother Waldron Park in Kakaako, downtown Honolulu, Malama Hawaii Makers Market in Haleiwa, and on Cooke Street in front of Imperial Plaza. For exact locations, you can also follow HS on IG for their locations and menu items for the day. After my hair cut, there were about 5 people waiting in line to order plus about 7 people on the side waiting for their food. I was glad to see that the sandwiches are made-to-order. I wasn't in a rush to go back to the office, so I stood in line and waited patiently to order. But I used the waiting time to decide what to get and my eyes landed on the Poipu, oven roasted turkey, provolone cheese, mayonnaise, pesto, sundried tomatoes, house pickled onions and a honey drizzle sandwiched between homemade rosemary focaccia bread - - I later found out this is their bestselling sandwich. Although reading non-positive comments on the chocolate chunk cookies, I took a chance. I ended up getting 2 Poipu sandwiches and 2 cookies - - I decided to also get lunch for my stylist who recommended me here.After paying for my food, I stood on the side for about 10mins or so before my number was called. I confirmed my order and walked back to give my stylist his lunch and dessert. I then hopped in my car and drove back to the office with great anticipation. THE VERDICT:I was impressed with the attention to detail and presentation. My Poipu sandwich was wrapped nicely and compact. It was also SOLID - - it had weight and perhaps could be used to throw with and to cause some damage. I unwrapped the sandwich and could see the different layers. I really appreciate how the chef to the time and effort to assemble the sandwich.After taking obligatory photos, it was time to dig in. The Poipu sandwich indeed is SOLID - - the taste was fabulous, and the contents were indeed hearty and filling. I also appreciated the different layer and texture contrasts. The pesto gave the sandwich a great pop of freshness and loved how the focaccia bread wasn't too doughy so you could appreciate the sandwich components.For the chocolate chunk cookie, it was okay but nothing earth shattering. It satisfied the sweet tooth in me and had a great chewy texture but just standard in my books.Customer service was above average. The staff were quite friendly and courteous while attending to the line of hungry patrons.Overall, an above average experience where I wouldn't hesitate to come back. I did see their post where the owners are looking to sell the business as they are ready to move on to another chapter. Next time I am hoping to try a different sandwich and pair it with a cold drink. NOTE: I followed HS on IG after returning to the office. I then noticed in their story that they were sold out at 12:35pm. Impressive.2022 #40

My friend mentioned something to me today. There are "good sandwiches" and there are "great sandwiches". It made me think...what did I consider a "great sandwich"?After trying Hauoli's sandwich today, I think I found what I would call a "great sandwich". The great sandwich I had today was the Kapaa from Hauoli Sandwich Company.The Kapaa was a chicken salad sandwich with homemade pickled onions, arugula, and provolone cheese.What made it so great?- The Flavor - The pairing of the creamy chicken salad and arugula was something I never had before...and it was amazing. The chicken salad had cranberry and some celery. The slight sweetness of the cranberry with complimented the savoriness of the sandwich and everything made it so tasty.- The bread - I really liked the bread. It was a focaccia which wasn't too thick. I personally have had focaccia sandwiches where the bread was just too thick. But Hauoli's was just right. It was also what made the sandwich pretty filling. I could only manage to eat half!! (Yay for breakfast tomorrow)I usually don't travel out of the office for lunch but I was glad I stepped out to try their sandwich. Where can you get this great sandwich? Follow their IG for their location since they're a good truck. Go early or you they might run out!Last piece...THEIR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES ARE AMAZINGG! If you love chewy cookies, their cookies are chewy and soooo delicious. You know when you look at a cookie and can tell it'll taste good? Their cookies are one of them. I could eat a dozen of them easily!One moree thing! They recently got new owners from my understanding so they're are learning the scoops. Give them your support and check them out! #supportlocal

Sammiliciousness is when a sandwich is so yummy it brightens your day!Hau'oli Sandwich Company is simply Aloha and comfort and you can certainly taste it as it every ingredient and that's truly priceless. Sadly I've just found out that they'll be closing their biz and have been operating on a limited schedule down to Wednesdays and Thursdays though locations will vary so check them out on Instagram @hauolisandwichco to see where they'll be and trust me! I was fortunate to have Thursday available and found them on Cooke St and yes you know what's for lunch!First of all they serve it all on their freshly baked house Rosemary Focaccia Bread....oooOOOOO!!!! Well let me tell you that bread is amazingly fragrant with rosemary that I love and is classic with focaccia bread but it's a beautiful cut of bread that's not to thick, soft and just the perfect support to hold all the love they create to make it a classic Hau'oli Sandwich.Po'ipu Sandwich!!! YEAH!! WOOHOO!! OMG!!Oven Roasted Turkey, Provolone, Mayo, Pesto, Sun-dried Tomatoes, House Pickled Onions (LOVE!), Drizzled with Honey.Ya...just check out my picture cause I can't put into words how they create this masterpiece, there's certainly no shortage of anything and you won't be leaving hungry this Sammy was just perfect as is. I can taste the work that goes into it and have mad respect for them as they've decided to start a new chapter in life.Y'all please come check them out and show some love as they exhume it ten time folds...thank you Hau'oli Sandwich Co.!!Thank you!!

Hauoli Sandwich finally has new owners as of the ending of 7/21. They posted on Instagram a few months ago advertising the sale of their business and they finally found the perfect owners to take over. They've been in business for several years now, but i've just recently tried them out this year. Their sandwiches start at about $12 each, but they're large and filling. I've tried all of them except for the guava beef and was never disappointed in any of the sandwiches I've tried. They were also open twice a week, and there is always a line forming before they open. I try to go around opening time to avoid any disappointments. Their operations are very clean as well. Both members inside of the truck use masks and hand sanitizer in between guests. Hopefully the new owners will keep the truck operating for more days in the future!

Holy crap. This place has the most amazing sandwich I've ever had. And I was skeptical. I first heard about this truck on social and have been following. My schedule hasn't lined up with theirs until yesterday (Wednesday). So I hate waiting for things. Hate it. The line wasn't long, just three people in front of me, but it took a long time to take my order. It is a two person operation, so it's understandable, but did I mention how I hate hate hate waiting? Anyway, I figured this would be my one and only visit. BUT the sandwich was AMAZING. I had the Poipu, Turkey pesto with sundried tomatoes and pickled onions. The Turkey was so tender - I don't think I've ever described Turkey like that before. I don't know how they did it! The bread was perfect, and I usually toast my sandwiches first - I like everything crunchy. But it was perfect just as it was. And the pickled onions were such a great accompaniment, and I do not like pickled things! I truly do not understand but it all worked and was THE BEST sandwich I've ever had. Not even exaggerating. The sandwich was also a good size; I only ate half. I also ordered the lilikoi mango iced tea, which was yum as well. So I will definitely be back and I will definitely be getting at least two sandwiches because I refused to share my leftovers with my husband. So minimum, one for him and one for me. Also, yes is kind of pricey but totally worth it. I only eat out for lunch like 1x a week since I mostly work from home, so I can justify it. LOVE.

I've been meaning to try this place out, and low and behold.. it was parked a block away from the building I work in today! It was meant to be haha.I ordered the Haleiwa and opted for no sprouts and extra honey. So my custom sandwich had two thick slices of ham, avocado spread, tomato, pickled onion, and honey! Yummm the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and savory! I'm usually not a fan of onions, but the pickled onions were delicious and added a nice sweetness to the sandwich. The focaccia was a nice touch (instead of regular sandwich bread), and I would love if they have ciabatta bread one day as an option! Overall, the sandwich was really filling and delicious :) I can't wait to try the poipu and their iced teas as well! Service was quick and friendly. Follow them on Instagram to get their location updates!

Absolutely delicious sandwiches!I can't get enough of sandwiches and this place is the ultimate New kid on the block. Their food truck had a soft opening today at Mother Waldron park, next to La Birria. We got the Poipu and Waikiki sandwiches, as well as lemonade. O.m.g. The sandwiches are huge! And the meat exquisite - great quality and excellent texture. The pesto is not too strong but perfectly compliments the turkey and sundried tomatoes. Magnificent! The Waikiki is definitely more hardy in terms of meat and taste. It's a light flavor of bbq-ish so it's not too sweet and not too salty - jussssst right! Also their bread is HOMEMADE focaccia AND their pickled onions are too! Definitely a highlight of the sandwich as it compliments everything perfectly. Prices are wonderful and very very good. The portions, taste, and quality make this well worth what I paid. Absolute respect for this food truck. They killed it on the sandwiches and drinks. I know I'll be back very soon and spreading the word to everyone. Do yourself a favor and come get a bite of delicious, homemade sandwiches :)