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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I hadn't wasted my time, money and appetite here. I was starving and on the way back from the beach when I spied this place and had my friend pull over for a quick bite. I remembered eating at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner here is good and reasonably priced. Cozy, chill place with a local feel.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the lilikoi cheesecake and free cups of water. It was very dense and had these cute white sprinkly things on the outside crust that looked like tiny marshmallows. I also got a Muumuu Heaven...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were in search of a place for a quick bite to eat when we came across Kalapawai Cafe & Deli. They are a cute little cafeteria style restaurant with sandwiches, soups, salads, pizzas and a coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I ate at Kalapawai was a few years ago. I did not go back because the food was not tasty and it cost quite a bit. The staff are not friendly. In all fairness I returned recently just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the friendly staff and yummy egg breakfast bagels.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Something about the green plantation exterior just always makes me happy. Maybe because I pretty much always go here after a long paddling practice, a kayak out to the Mokes, or a long day at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! To me it could be my second home... I somehow end up here every week and I am grateful for a place like this in Kailua! 'Kalaps' as my friends and I refer to it, has much to offer....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Casual California / New American Cuisine aspires to a higher form than the plethora of Plate Lunch places but execution is simply mediocre...Dried Out SaladsMac & Cheese that is no better than we make...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best hidden secret deli in Kailua.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ugghhhhhh. I really wanted to love this place...and it's been on my list for a while...but...I don't know. It just didn't wow me like I thought or heard it would. There were five of us, so we had a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recently I've been stuck on Kalapawai's salads. Their greek salad is delicious with a good balance with nothing overpowering anything else. The olives are very tasty too, good quality, and the salad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I shared the 1/2 lb 100% Wagyu beef burger w/ grilled portabella &gruyA�re served w/ fries with a friend ... OMG this was SO yummy. The bruschetta wasn't bad either. But this was pretty much the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sandwiches, few locations and cutsey stores. There a few : Lanikai and Kailua. Didnt realize until my 4th or 5th trip there; how did i miss that? Supposedly the one in Kailua has some great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food :) I love the selection of deli stuff. YUM! The prices are a little higher than you'd expect, but trust me, it's worth it.The atmosphere is very cozy, and we always come through for take out...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before I begin I think that Kalapawai Cafe & Deli really deserves 3 & 1/2 stars... I recently ate there for dinner & was very impressed with what they had to offer. Also, the cleanliness of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fresssshness.quality of ingredients can make all the difference.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy their humus and pita plate and they do serve awesome deserts and cup cakes. Parking is tight and the service tends to be hit or miss, flighty or attentive. I once ordered a humus plate to go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have not eaten dinner here but have heard good things. The sandwiches have been good. I love the Rueben but the quantity for the price is nuts. The prices are too high that has always been the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do like the feel and variety. But my main issue is that it is WAY overpriced. $3.99 for a pre-made ham and cheese sandwich that is usually on stale bread, dry meat and limp lettuce? Or how about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous. Fresh ingredients, good cooks. Winos love this place. I had the nalo greens salad with korean pear, candied walnuts and parmesan cheese, and maui onion soup with gruyere. The husband had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've tried their sandwiches and fare at their beach front location and some pastries from their new location, but were itching to really sit down and have some lunch at the Deli location.Atmosphere:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the Spicy Roast Beef, the Turkey Reuben, the Portuguese Bean Soup, and the Cinnamon Roll. Are were really good. The people working are all really nice and helpful. I've been told that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a cozy, laid-back place for a unpretentious good bites. We had Mac Nuts muffin, Roast pork with dried fruit relish, Mac and cheese and they were scrumptious! The muffin was very good,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the atmosphere at this place and the great variety on the menu. Although it appears to be a simple cafe the chefs do a great job of spicing things up and getting really creative with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, one of my favorite places on the island. Their pizzas and salads are divine, but I go for the "Pita with Spreads". Three different spreads are offered along with olives and marinated...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Kalapawai Cafe and Deli is expensive and the portions are tiny. Food tastes okay and the ambiance is very Kailua (casual beach town, but classy). I'd rate this place a lot higher if they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, this place is OK. I would've liked it more if I didn't pay almost $10 for a avo-roast beef sandwich that I could've made at home.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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From the morning coffee to the afternoon wine tastings, this small Cafe has...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely my favorite lunch place in Kailua. It's a perfect place to wind down after some beach time. Came here for lunch yesterday and this was my husband's first time. I ordered the Kailua Club...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a good vibe to it w/friendly service. Went for dinner and both indoor and outdoor dining is available.The steak was perfectly cooked and well seasoned, the produce in the salad was of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch on recommendation of a person we were with, after trying to go to Brent's, which was too packed.While my sandwich wasn't bad (everything tasted good), I was confused by the word...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5/10/08: What a surprise, this was much more than I expected! I went early Saturday morning for coffee and a breakfast sandwich, but was blown away with their wide selection of anti-pastas dishes and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have such mixed feelings about this place. I want to like it, but the couple of times I ate there, I was rather dissatisfied. I like the service- it's friendly, and the owner's a cool guy. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We head here often on our way to the beach. The sandwiches are awesome and the service is quick and friendly. I'd highly recommend this as a lunch spot. I'd give it 3 stars max as a sit-down dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Same good sandwiches as their original location! The menu location is a big odd making people kind of wander around and get in the way while trying to decide what to eat. They have more selection...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unexpected. That really sums this place up in one word.We stopped in to grab some food before heading out for the day. Great breakfast selection for decent prices. Lots of coffee, drinks, and food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Kalapawai Cafe is nestled at the entrance to Kailua town. The menu options are reasonably priced and quite delicious. I highly recommend the Maui onion soup.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little shop surprised me. I thought their food was going to be the same cuisine offered at their general store styled market (the one by the beach) They do offer the same deli menu, but their sit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every now and then I stumble across eateries that just feel like home (comfortable, friendly, good food) and this was one of them. I ended up here one Tuesday night after searching for a place where a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Kalapawai Market is good; the Kalapawai Cafe & Deli is great.They offer the sandwiches and breakfast items available at their original location, but also offer hot food, tapas, pizza, and wine....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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