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66-117 Kamehameha Hwy; snacks $3-5; 11am-6:30pm;
), which usually has much short-
er lines. But its souvenir T-shirts aren't nearly as cool as Matsumoto's…
Eating & Drinking
Most restaurants and bars are spread out along the Kamehameha Hwy (Hwy 83), Haleʻi-
wa's main drag.
Beet Box Cafe
HEALTHY $
(
www.thebeetboxcafe.com
; Celestial Natural Foods, 66-443 Kamehameha Hwy; mains $7-10;
9am-5pm Mon-Sat, to 4pm Sun;
) At the back of a hole-in-the-wall market stocking
good-karma organic produce and groceries, this tiny veg-friendly kitchen makes up
toasted sandwiches on multigrain bread, fresh salads and all-day breakfasts of burritos,
egg scrambles and acai bowls. The Beet Box's lunch wagon parks opposite Pipeline surf
break outside town.
Kua ʻAina
BURGERS $
(
www.kua-aina.com
; 66-160 Kamehameha Hwy; dishes $3-10; 11am-8pm;
) A North Shore
classic, Kua ʻAina has a monster-sized list of burgers and sandwiches: take your pick of
grilled ahi or mahimahi, teriyaki chicken, peppery eggplant or pineapple-topped North
Shore grass-fed beef patties with shoestring fries on the side.
Grass Skirt Grill
LOCAL $
(
www.grassskirtgrill.com
; 66-214 Kamehameha Hwy; mains $6-13; 11am-6pm)
At this local
kitchen, retro surf decor on the walls fits right in with the island-style mixed plates,
grilled seafood and juicy fish sandwiches, and heart-attack-worthy teriyaki cheese fries.
It's good enough for a takeout meal when you're bound for the beach. Cash only.
Haleʻiwa Farmers Market
MARKET $
(
www.haleiwafarmersmarket.com
;
Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy; 3-7pm Thu;
) With live musicians and 40 vendors selling organic, seasonal edibles and artisan crafts,
this farmers market stays lively. It keeps changing locations, so check the website before
you go.
Waialua Bakery & Juice Bar
BAKERY, DELI $
