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Explore Kalapawai Cafe & Deli’s menu featuring fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, and pastries made with local ingredients. Enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly service in Kailua, Hawaii.
Introducing the Menu at Kalapawai Cafe & Deli
Kalapawai Cafe & Deli in Kailua offers a vibrant menu blending Hawaiian flair with fresh, local ingredients. Start your morning with their signature Avocado Toast—sourdough topped with creamy avocado, poached egg, and tangy cotija cheese, or dive into the hearty Breakfast Burrito, rich with Kalua pork, pepper jack, and black beans. Come afternoon, the menu shifts to tempting starters like the Chef’s Cheese & Salumi Board, an artful selection of cheeses and cured meats, and the refreshing Marinated Island Tomato Bruschetta bursting with local sun-dried tomatoes and chèvre.
Families are well-catered for with a dedicated Keiki menu featuring grilled cheese, mac ‘n’ cheese, and mini pizzas—perfect for young appetites. The atmosphere, enhanced by a cozy patio surrounded by lush greenery, matches the food’s honest, homegrown spirit. Kalapawai’s dishes are crafted with care and a genuine love for fresh flavors, making every bite a memorable island experience.
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Fresh baked sourdough with avocado spread, diced tomatoes, poached egg, fresh corn salsa & cotija cheese
Choice of Bacon or Avocado, egg, American cheese on a toasted plain or everything bagel.
Kalua pork w/ egg, pepper jack, hash browns, confetti black beans & Andy's Bueno Salsa
Bacon, Egg and cheese on a toasted flaky buttery croissant.
Buttermilk biscuit, egg, pepper jack cheese, tomato, and choice of Kalua pork, ham or bacon.
w/ bacon, pepper jack, egg, lettuce, onion, tomato & Andy's Bueno Salsa
Bacon, tomato & avocado
w/ cucumber, tomato & sprouts
w/ cream cheese, capers, tomato & red onion
Chunky peanut butter, sliced banana, granola, honey on toasted sourdough
Whipped honey ricotta, house-made Poha berry jam on toasted sourdough.
House-made tomato Jam, egg, pepper jack arugula on a toasted brioche
Toasted bagel
Toasted Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
Untoasted bagel
Romaine, avocado, hard boiled egg, Pecorino, dukkah, garlic toast, Caesar dressing
Grilled chicken, avocado, fingerling potato, hard boiled egg, radish, haricot vert, dill pickle, tomato, tarragon honey mustard vinaigrette
w/ Moroccan beets & carrots, marinated tomatoes, feta, cucumber & mixed olives
Blackened Fresh Catch w/ flour tortillas with melted mozzarella, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, pickled onion, cilantro & chipotle crema
Furikake crusted Fresh Catch of the day, ginger wasabi aioli, rice, kimchi
Tofu, grilled chicken breast, or Poke. Rice, Okinawan sweet potato, Oi Muchim, edamame
Shoyu ahi poke , Sweet onion, green onion, and limu seaweed. Served over steamed white rice w/ furikake & kimchi
Spicy ahi poke , sweet onion, green onion, and tobiko. Served with steamed white rice w/ furikake & kimchi
Kalbi marinated Top Sirloin, rice, furikake, kimchi
Grilled chicken, swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, honey dijonnaise on toasted ciabatta
Beyond Burger (meatless) w/ arugula, avocado & house made spiced tomato jam on brioche bun
Roast beef & provolone on a garlic baguette w/ au 'jus & a side of horseradish
Furikake Fish Sandwich Ginger wasabi aioli, kimchi cucumber & cabbage on toasted brioche
Ham, Brie, house-made Poha berry jam, whole grain mustard, arugula on multi-grain bread.
Navel pastrami, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard & pickles on light rye
Cucumbers, carrots, sprouts, Kalamata olives & mixed greens
Genoa salami, spicy cappocollo, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini, arugula & red wine vinaigrette on toasted ciabatta
Turkey, avocado & Monterey jack w/ lettuce, tomato, sprouts, mustard & mayo on multi-grain
1/3 lb grilled Wagyu beef, American cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickles & basil aioli
Navel pastrami, Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing & sauerkraut
Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, marinated tomatoes, arugula, toasted ciabatta
Turkey, cranberry, cream cheese, arugula & tomato on sourdough
Bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado on sourdough bread
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, mixed greens, balsamic reduction, basil, pesto, toasted ciabatta
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella blend, grated parmesan & pepperoni
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella blend & grated parmesan
w/ Marinated tomatoes, herb chevre, basil, balsamic reduction
Fresh baked sourdough with avocado spread, diced tomatoes, poached egg, fresh corn salsa & cotija cheese
Choice of Bacon or Avocado, egg, American cheese on a toasted plain or everything bagel.
Kalua pork w/ egg, pepper jack, hash browns, confetti black beans & Andy's Bueno Salsa
Bacon, Egg and cheese on a toasted flaky buttery croissant.
Buttermilk biscuit, egg, pepper jack cheese, tomato, and choice of Kalua pork, ham or bacon.
w/ bacon, pepper jack, egg, lettuce, onion, tomato & Andy's Bueno Salsa
Bacon, tomato & avocado
w/ cucumber, tomato & sprouts
w/ cream cheese, capers, tomato & red onion
Chunky peanut butter, sliced banana, granola, honey on toasted sourdough
Whipped honey ricotta, house-made Poha berry jam on toasted sourdough.
House-made tomato Jam, egg, pepper jack arugula on a toasted brioche
Toasted bagel
Toasted Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
Untoasted bagel
Romaine, avocado, hard boiled egg, Pecorino, dukkah, garlic toast, Caesar dressing
Grilled chicken, avocado, fingerling potato, hard boiled egg, radish, haricot vert, dill pickle, tomato, tarragon honey mustard vinaigrette
w/ Moroccan beets & carrots, marinated tomatoes, feta, cucumber & mixed olives
Blackened Fresh Catch w/ flour tortillas with melted mozzarella, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, pickled onion, cilantro & chipotle crema
Furikake crusted Fresh Catch of the day, ginger wasabi aioli, rice, kimchi
Tofu, grilled chicken breast, or Poke. Rice, Okinawan sweet potato, Oi Muchim, edamame
Shoyu ahi poke , Sweet onion, green onion, and limu seaweed. Served over steamed white rice w/ furikake & kimchi
Spicy ahi poke , sweet onion, green onion, and tobiko. Served with steamed white rice w/ furikake & kimchi
Kalbi marinated Top Sirloin, rice, furikake, kimchi
Grilled chicken, swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, honey dijonnaise on toasted ciabatta
Beyond Burger (meatless) w/ arugula, avocado & house made spiced tomato jam on brioche bun
Roast beef & provolone on a garlic baguette w/ au 'jus & a side of horseradish
Furikake Fish Sandwich Ginger wasabi aioli, kimchi cucumber & cabbage on toasted brioche
Ham, Brie, house-made Poha berry jam, whole grain mustard, arugula on multi-grain bread.
Navel pastrami, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard & pickles on light rye
Cucumbers, carrots, sprouts, Kalamata olives & mixed greens
Genoa salami, spicy cappocollo, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini, arugula & red wine vinaigrette on toasted ciabatta
Turkey, avocado & Monterey jack w/ lettuce, tomato, sprouts, mustard & mayo on multi-grain
1/3 lb grilled Wagyu beef, American cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickles & basil aioli
Navel pastrami, Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing & sauerkraut
Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, marinated tomatoes, arugula, toasted ciabatta
Turkey, cranberry, cream cheese, arugula & tomato on sourdough
Bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado on sourdough bread
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, mixed greens, balsamic reduction, basil, pesto, toasted ciabatta
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella blend, grated parmesan & pepperoni
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella blend & grated parmesan
w/ Marinated tomatoes, herb chevre, basil, balsamic reduction
2 scoop white rice
96 ounces of our freshly brewed Kona roast ready to go for your next event
96 ounces of our freshly brewed Kona roast ready to go for your next event
Topped w/ sliced baguette, Swiss cheese & grated parmesan
Romaine, cucumber, tomato, avocado, garbanzo, toasted pita & lemon tahini dressing
Arugula, poached figs, Granny Smith apple, pomegranate, pickled shallot, balsamic dressing
Romaine, endive, radicchio, Bleu cheese, bacon, candied walnut, cranberry, cabernet vinaigrette
Gava Grow mixed greens, pecan, quinoa, maple vinaigrette
Ahiki Acres greens, shaved manchego & balsamic reduction
Avocado, hard boiled egg, Pecorino, garlic toast, dukkah, Caesar dressing
Array of cheeses and meats, with house made accoutrements.
w/ marinated olives, cucumbers, Moroccan carrot & beets, pickled red onion & marinated feta
Marinated Hau'ula tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and sun dried tomatoes w/ chevre & basil chiffonade
Herb goat cheese & roasted grapes w/ arugula, pecans, honey drizzle & black pepper
Roasted mushroom & butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, rainbow chard, pomegranate, pepitas, Pecorino, maple brown butter, beet purée
Gouda, mozzarella, cream cheese, parmesan, onion, garlic
Whipped pumpkin ricotta, Pecorino, maple brown butter, roasted mushrooms, pepitas, arugula
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella blend & grated parmesan
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella blend, grated parmesan & pepperoni
Grilled Medium Rare Ahi served with our Fattoush Salad
Grilled medium rare Ahi seasoned with our signature house blend, served over lemongrass risotto with steamed bok choy.
Fresh catch, shrimp, scallop, Portuguese sausage, spicy San Marzano tomato & saffron broth, toasted baguette*
Lemon & Herb marinade and Chopped Salad
Pear & apricot mostarda, collard greens, Kabocha purée, Marsala jus
Apricot, apple, potato, peas, onion, cilantro chutney, Jasmine rice
San Marzano tomato sauce, local ground beef and pork, topped with mascarpone, Rigatoni by Onda pasta.
Butternut squash, roasted mushroom, pickled hon-shimeji, Rigatoni by Onda Pasta
Grilled Portabella mushroom, basil pesto, arugula, tomato, honey balsamic, sea salted potato chips.
Beyond Burger (meatless) w/ arugula, avocado & house made spiced tomato jam on brioche bun w/ truffled Maui potato chips.
1/2 lb Wagyu beef burger w/ pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, Hau'ula tomatoe, romaine & balsamic onion on a brioche bun w/ truffle Maui potato chips.
Snow peas, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and bean sprouts in Korean vinegar marinade
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce & pecorino
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce
Sauteed bok choy
Aloha, Please join us on April 14th, 2026 for an intimate 4 course dinner with Duncan Arnot Meyers, winemaker of Arnot-Roberts Winery from Healdsburg, California. Cocktail hour at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Ticket price does not include tax, gratuity, or cocktail for cocktail hour. Mahalo nui loa.
Topped w/ sliced baguette, Swiss cheese & grated parmesan
Romaine, cucumber, tomato, avocado, garbanzo, toasted pita & lemon tahini dressing
Arugula, poached figs, Granny Smith apple, pomegranate, pickled shallot, balsamic dressing
Romaine, endive, radicchio, Bleu cheese, bacon, candied walnut, cranberry, cabernet vinaigrette
Gava Grow mixed greens, pecan, quinoa, maple vinaigrette
Ahiki Acres greens, shaved manchego & balsamic reduction
Avocado, hard boiled egg, Pecorino, garlic toast, dukkah, Caesar dressing
Array of cheeses and meats, with house made accoutrements.
w/ marinated olives, cucumbers, Moroccan carrot & beets, pickled red onion & marinated feta
Marinated Hau'ula tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and sun dried tomatoes w/ chevre & basil chiffonade
Herb goat cheese & roasted grapes w/ arugula, pecans, honey drizzle & black pepper
Roasted mushroom & butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, rainbow chard, pomegranate, pepitas, Pecorino, maple brown butter, beet purée
Gouda, mozzarella, cream cheese, parmesan, onion, garlic
Whipped pumpkin ricotta, Pecorino, maple brown butter, roasted mushrooms, pepitas, arugula
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil & olive oil
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella blend & grated parmesan
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella blend, grated parmesan & pepperoni
Grilled Medium Rare Ahi served with our Fattoush Salad
Grilled medium rare Ahi seasoned with our signature house blend, served over lemongrass risotto with steamed bok choy.
Fresh catch, shrimp, scallop, Portuguese sausage, spicy San Marzano tomato & saffron broth, toasted baguette*
Lemon & Herb marinade and Chopped Salad
Pear & apricot mostarda, collard greens, Kabocha purée, Marsala jus
Apricot, apple, potato, peas, onion, cilantro chutney, Jasmine rice
San Marzano tomato sauce, local ground beef and pork, topped with mascarpone, Rigatoni by Onda pasta.
Butternut squash, roasted mushroom, pickled hon-shimeji, Rigatoni by Onda Pasta
Grilled Portabella mushroom, basil pesto, arugula, tomato, honey balsamic, sea salted potato chips.
Beyond Burger (meatless) w/ arugula, avocado & house made spiced tomato jam on brioche bun w/ truffled Maui potato chips.
1/2 lb Wagyu beef burger w/ pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, Hau'ula tomatoe, romaine & balsamic onion on a brioche bun w/ truffle Maui potato chips.
Snow peas, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms and bean sprouts in Korean vinegar marinade
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce & pecorino
w/ San Marzano tomato sauce
Sauteed bok choy
Aloha, Please join us on April 14th, 2026 for an intimate 4 course dinner with Duncan Arnot Meyers, winemaker of Arnot-Roberts Winery from Healdsburg, California. Cocktail hour at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Ticket price does not include tax, gratuity, or cocktail for cocktail hour. Mahalo nui loa.
2 scoop white rice
Sliced turkey and American cheese on 9-grain bread
Sliced turkey and American cheese on 9-grain bread
We stopped to get breakfast/brunch on our way to Hanauma Bay! It was quick, easy and tasted good! The breakfast burrito was very filling, good amount of meat, salsa on the side was mid. The Italian sandwich was fresh and tasty. Maybe could use a little more meat. Pastries was delicious! Their patio is very cute, a little separated off from the streets by greenery which is nice!
Opening hours, the full address and the best way to get there are all on the restaurant page. Booking policies differ from place to place — so call ahead, or simply walk in.