Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Self-Catering
The best place for local produce is the
farmers market
(Kapa'a New Town Park, Kahau Rd &
Olohena Rd;
Wed 3-6pm)
. It's among the island's largest.
Hoku Foods
SELF-CATERING $
(
www.hokufoods.com
;
4585 Lehua St; 10am-6pm;
) Ideal for the cuisine conscious who
seek a wide assortment of organic, gluten-free and raw foods.
Big Save
SUPERMARKET $
(
822-4971; 1105 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa Shopping Center;
7am-11pm)
This local chain has a
deli.
Kojima Market
MARKET $
(
822-5221; 4-1543 Kuhio Hwy; 8am-7pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat, to 1pm Sun)
Rather limited
but recommended by locals for its fresh local beef and produce.
Drinking & Entertainment
Kapaʻa comes alive on
First Saturdays
, a block party held on the first Saturday of each
month featuring live bands and street vendors.
Java Kai
CAFE
(
www.javakai.com
; 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy; 6am-5pm Mon-Sat, 7am-1pm Sun;
) Always busy, this
Kauaʻi-based microroaster is best for grabbing a cup to go. The muffins, scones and cook-
ies are baked fresh; keep an eye out for the ʻvocab word of the day' so you can
confabu-
late
with the always pleasant baristas about music and such.
Olympic Cafe
BAR
(
822-5825; 1354 Kuhio Hwy; 6am-9pm Mon-Thu, Sun to 10pm Fri & Sat, Happy Hour 5-7pm)
An all things to all people bar and grill specializing in average tourist fare, it's best en-
joyed at happy hour. That's when locals pack this spacious 2nd-floor sports bar. Oh, and
on Fridays happy hour includes free fish and meat tacos.
