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Local Businesses to Support When Visiting Kaua'i, Hawaii (From a Native Hawaiian)

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I was blessed to grow up on the beautiful island of Kaua'i and be immersed in so much culture. I believe keeping the culture alive starts with its people. So here are mine, and many others, all-time favorite Kaua'i businesses to support🌴🐚 Adding mo...
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Places to Kaukau

Kaukau - Hawaiian slang for eat

 
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A busy little cafe that has the best chicken wraps & house salad dressing 😍 They also make their coffees STRONG (my fave)
Java Kai
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If you're looking for a homey breakfast with a Hawaiian twist, this is the place to be. By far my FAVORITE breakfast spot 🫶🏽
Kountry Kitchen
 
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They serve some of the best coffee I've ever had!
Rainbeau Jo's
 
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One of the best places to get a Hawaiian plate lunch in Kapa'a town
Pono Market
 
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DO NOT leave here without their mochiko chicken. It's one of the best
Konohiki Seafoods
 
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Another great spot for Hawaiian plate lunches
Leong's Meat House
 
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They have some of the BEST ahi wraps.
Mermaids Cafe
 
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Your one stop shop for anything fruity on the North shore of Kaua'i.
Aloha Aina Juice Bar
 
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I can promise you, you'll never have acai bowls as fresh and unique as these!
Kalalea Juice Hale
 
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They are well known all over Kaua'i and have THE best juice cleanses.
Kauai Juice Co Kapaa
 
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Well known for their chili pepper chicken and rightfully so.
Village Snack Shop & Bakery
 
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Delicious poi (taro) made on the West side. If you like sour poi, this ones for you
Aloha Aina Poi Company
 
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Delicious poi (taro) made on the North shore. Poi isn't sour
Hanalei Poi Company
 
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Dried fish, fresh fish, whatever fish, they got it and it's ono (delicious) too!
Lawai'a Fish Co.
 
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Find the most unique musubi's here
The Musubi Truck
 
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Sone's has a range of Polynesian and Asian foods. Your one-stop shop for a good mixed plate
Sone's Deli & Catering
 
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Not a place but you can order some DELICIOUS birria queso tacos. They're THE best I've ever had! She does deliveries and meet-ups.
Kauai Loves Tacos 🌮
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My favorite sushi restaurant. DO NOT leave without trying their Bali Hai Bomb sushi roll
Kintaro Japanese Restaurant

Apparel

When you support local, you wear local too!

 
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Tamba is an island-wide, well-known surf shop ONLY located on Kaua'i.
Tamba Surf Company
 
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So much cheaper than Gym Shark and other big brands and the quality is just as good!
The 'IWA Athletic Company
 
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The best way to find what locals in the area are wearing is to thrift their clothes! This place has many beautiful quality pieces I'm sure any thrifter would love
KĀMAU COLLECTION
 
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A trendy business run by a talented mama. She creates the most unique island-inspired designs and turns them into apparel, bags, stickers, etc!
Kūliko

Skin/Bodycare

Skincare is self-care. Show yourself some love while supporting others too :)

 
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High-quality bar soaps, shampoos, and conditioners made on Kaua'i with natural ingredients.
Kealia Organics

More Places to Love

 
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In need of flowers for a special occasion? JC's got you
JC's Flowers

Jewelry

 
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Beautiful handcrafted jewelry. I own a gold double bar pearl necklace with my son and hubby's name on it from here. Even after all the years of wear, it still is gorgeous
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