Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei

Second time here & again, they did not disappoint! Today on this Valentine's Day I had their fish burger for lunch, my baby had the Keiki cheese pizza & my other 2 daughters had their breakfast bento.For Fridays I eat Fish so it was perfect that I got to eat their furukaki fish burger. It was ONO!! Cooked well & seasoned well. I'm a sauce girl so I wish it had more wasabi on top but I asked for some tartar on the side. Loved this dish & would definitely order it again!!Both my daughters loved their fried rice and breakfast bento.It was pretty busy for a Friday afternoon but we still managed to get a table.Cashier was super friendly and even gave my baby a marker and paper to draw.Waitress was also nice as she was the one who got my side tartar sauce :)Overall, I really enjoy this place, the food, the atmosphere & the staff!! Will definitely be back!

Presentation- basic. Immediately gave us impression of it being over priced. Hubby enjoyed his reuben I had breakfast burrito . Potatoes were definitely old , hard, unedible , un palettable . I got every piece out of my mouth as fast as possible. . I did let front help know I would have rather them tell me they were out of Potatoes and omit left overs from burrito.

I was so looking forward to a wonderful salad. Being from the Midwest we love a big salad with everything, that's just what I got! Fresh, dressing was just right not drenching. And, tomato bisque soup was fragrant and a perfect consistency. The restaurant has an open air bar which is nice. Sort of a cheers atmosphere. The bartender is very helpful, knows the area and is willing to help with suggestions if you need some Ewa beach area orientation, Try it, we keep going back.

For lunch they serve a variety of sandwiches; their dinner period provides a full menu.There is seating outside, inside, and seating around the bar mostly inside and some interesting seating peeking into the inside from outside.Visitors to the islands seem to like sitting outside in our warm climate but I know better and always sit inside haha!The food here is delicious. Whether it's the sandwiches, the dinner appetizers, the non-alcoholic drinks, or the dinner dishes, they pay particular care to every detail. Generally, the food portions are good so that I can take home the rest and enjoy it again later. The mac and cheese that you can opt to accompany your sandwich is yummy and even comes in larger size however the price is $3 or $8 for the larger size which I wish would be larger for the price. The salmon is farm-raised not wild caught so I don't order it. The non-alcoholic drinks are pricey for the size but do taste good.The atmosphere is calm and laid back country here. The restaurant main dining area is narrow yet open and airy. The air conditioning is really so comfortable. I like eating here because of the calm atmosphere and the dining area is clean.If you aim to eat, the staff do not intrude but will check on you from time to time. Sometimes you may need to flag them down.The restroom is beyond the door left of the kitchen.There's a parking lot outside with free parking. They can get full quickly but seems that there's always at least a stall or two open.

I've been to this Kalapawai Cafe & Deli location about four different times over the past few years. Most times I got a sandwich but I decided to switch it up by ordering their Margherita Pizza ($14) during my most recent visit.First off, their sandwiches have always been one of the most well-made sandwiches I've had on island. Their ingredients always taste fresh and the bread they use has a nice crunch-to-soft ratio. But that pizza? That was something else. It's not exactly your typical pizza, but it's the perfect thing for someone who craves the taste of pizza but wants something light. The base of the pizza was like a giant cracker. There was just enough sauce and bits of cheese on top. There were also mixed greens on top of the pizza that had this savory yet not overpowering flavor to it that complemented the rest of the pizza.If you want to dine in, it has been easy to find a table during lunch (even when there is a long line during the lunch rush!). I've never been here during dinner so I can't say anything about that. You have the option to sit inside or outside. I'd say this is a good spot to eat lunch with a small group of friends/family.

Well I am updating my review to 4 stars from 2 stars.My experience today was much better than in the past.After hiking The Pink Pillbox with 3 friends we decided to go to lunch, talk more story.We sat outside and ordered. I ordered the Hummus Plate, friends ordered sandwiches and a pork dish. Everyone was very happy with their food and the outdoor dining area. I was pleasantly surprised with the Humus plate, variety of items, all very fresh.Everyone had enough to take home leftovers. Happy with the service, attentive. Glad I gave the place a second chance.

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is the ultimate go-to spot for any meal of the day with great service. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast, a fresh and flavorful lunch, or a relaxing dinner, they deliver every time. With a laid-back vibe and consistently delicious options, it's a local gem that never disappoints!

We visited Kalapawai, and let me just say the crab dip was bomb! Creamy, flavorful, and absolutely addictive. The fish and chips were perfectly crispy, though I found them a little oilier than I'd prefer. Still, super tasty! As for the pita and hummus? Soooo ono. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is that one of our dishes was missing and took a while to arrive, which was a bit of a bummer.Overall the food was incredible, and I'd definitely come back for those apps alone! Mahalo, Kalapawai!

Came for takeout- hot Reuben sandwich. Somehow it has gotten smaller with less meat. Still a good sandwich.

Big place with a retail section around the cashier and a bar on the side. We ordered in the front and took a number to our seats. They brought the food out to us. I ordered the Fried Egg Sandwich and Avocado Toast to share. There was a bug in my salad, but they were kind enough to replace it with a full-size salad; sadly, I couldn't finish it. Flies kept coming in the door to the patio since people were in and out of there so much. The sandwich, I could've made at home. The avocado toast was a little disappointing. The bread was tough in places and I had to scrape off the tomatoes. I only know one other place that puts tomatoes on avocado toast and I don't order theirs. I liked that their lilikoi and guava juices had the actual fruit in them.