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(9894 Kaumualiʻi Hwy; plate lunch $8.75; 6am-8:30pm Mon-Fri, 7am-8:30pm Sat & Sun)
It's an
ad-hoc lesson in local cuisine perusing this historic market (c 1934) with an in-house
deli, which is arguably the island's most local eatery. Trusty lunches are the sushi bento
,
spicy lobster salad and the archetypal spicy ahi
poke
. Daily specials and marinated ready-
to-go meats are available for those wanting to barbecue.
Shrimp Station
SEAFOOD $
(
338-1242;
www.shrimpstation.com
; 9652 Kau- mualiʻi Hwy; meals $11-12; 11am-5:30pm;
) Get your peel-and-eat shrimp seasoned in white wine, Thai lemongrass, sweet chile or
Cajun sauce, or opt for a paper platter of beer- or coconut-battered shrimp instead. It also
stocks kid-friendly ice cream and desserts such as push-up rainbow pops and Häagen-
Dazs bars. A walk-up window and picnic table seating help keep this a simple, inviting
operation.
Kauaʻi Granola
BAKERY $
(
338-0121;
www.kauaigranola.com
;
9633 Kau- mualiʻi Hwy; snacks $4-8; 10am-5pm Mon-
Sat)
Lovely shop and cottage factory churning out an assortment of sugary roasted nut
mixes and sinful cookies like the chocolate-dipped macadamia nut variety. Cheryl Salaz-
ar, the owner-operator, works the mixing bowl and the register with charm to spare.
Around Christmas time, don't miss out on her aloha-shirt-clad and hula-skirted ginger-
bread men and women - they make adorable, edible gifts.
Jo-Jo's Anuenue Shave Ice & Treats
SHAVE ICE $
(4491 Pokole Rd; 9am-5pm;
) This rastified shack delivers icy flavor; all syrups are
homemade without additives and won't knock you out with sweetness. The superstar
item is the dragon-fruit
halo halo.
Best to find a nice seat (possibly Waimea landing just
down the street) and savor the flavor. (Hint: it's the one not on the highway.)
Yumi's
DINER $
(
338-1731; 9691 Kaumualiʻi Hwy; mains $6-11; 7:30am-2:30pm Tue-Thu, 7am-1pm, 6-8pm Fri,
8am-1pm Sat)
Waimea's classic diner, in business since 1978, serves greasy spoon fare
and some excellent breakfasts. Try the French toast made with thick slices of Portuguese
sweetbread.
