You've landed yourself in paradise and you want to find the best veggie foods on island. Well you're in luck, because vegan and vegetarian restaurants do exist in Hawaiʻi, and no surprise, they offer delicious inventive meatless options. We’ve taste tested the goods and pulled together this list of the top vegan restaurants on Oʻahu. Enjoy!
Banán
1152 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, (808) 517-3072
Banana-based, dairy-free ice cream makes a deliciously guilt-free dessert, with varieties including açai, greens, and chocolate macadamia nut. Try the banana version with sliced pineapple, papaya, puffed quinoa, shaved coconut, and honey — it’s like the tropics in a cup.
Open Sunday through Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm and Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, ready to serve you some freshness.
Barefoot Beach Cafe
2699 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki (808) 924-2233
Located at Queen’s Surf Beach, on the Diamond Head side of Waikiki. Enjoy a nice morning stroll through the city and sit down to enjoy some fresh food at this family-owned and operated cafe. This snack bar whips up some delicious and refreshing breakfast items. It’s also got some of the best views in all of Waikiki. The vegan menu is plentiful; there’s a vegan loco moco, a vegan burger, vegan poke, vegan spring rolls, and the list goes on! But the whole North Shore pineapple smoothie is a great place to start.
Open daily from 8 am to 9 pm, and are grateful for your business.
Juicy Brew
3392 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, (808) 797-9177
These ladies are some creative vegan chefs, located on Waialae Avenue, in the cute little neighborhood of Kaimuki. They've got some special vegan meals you can grab and go on to whatever adventure you fancy! Their selections are various, from bento bowls to sandwich wraps, with made-to-order specials and of course some seriously sweet treats! It’s creative, tasty, and good for you too!
Hours are Friday through Sunday 10 am to 8 pm. They’d be delighted to serve you, order online and swing by and pick it up!
Leahi Health Bar
3441 Waialae Ave, Kaimuki, (808) 224-2607
Housemade kombucha, delicious smoothies, and outstanding kale avocado tacos. The selection of scrumptious plant-based combos is long, so choose wisely! They have a few locations, so it’s easy to grab and go these healthy and delicious bites no matter on Oahu you might be.
Open from 8 am to 5 pm and are grateful for your business.
Noods Ramen
3611 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu (808) 888-2115
Open daily for lunch from 11 am to 2 pm and for dinner from 5 pm to 9 pm. These guys aren’t joking around when it comes to ramen. Served hot and spicy, but only if you want it that way. They have 14 different vegan ramen options. Go check it out, you won’t be disappointed!
Open for take-out and dine-in daily for lunch from 11 am to 2 pm and for dinner from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Peace Cafe
2239 S King St, Honolulu, (808) 951-7555
The all-vegan menu at this modern-hippie, counter-service cafe has an international flair. It roams from Asian items like barbecue tempeh, veggie bibimbap, and tofu poke to a Moroccan stew with spiced chickpeas and a burrito with black beans and quinoa.
Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, and closed Sunday.
Tane Vegan Sushi
2065 South Beretania St, Honolulu, (808) 888-7678
This fully plant-based restaurant has raving reviews and longgggg wait times, so definitely make reservations! Honolulu is a pretty healthy city and good healthy food is worth its weight in gold. These guys are pretty much serving culinary gold, it’s so tasty you’ll have a hard time believing that there’s no fish or meat you’re consuming. It’s just exquisitely executed Japanese culinary techniques that transform these plants into some sort of culinary art!
Available for take-out and dine-in Tuesday through Saturday 4:30 pm to 10 pm.
The Beet Box Cafe
66-437 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, (808) 637-3000
This North Shore breakfast and lunch restaurant has fresh produce as the star. There are lots of vegan and gluten-free choices on the all-vegetarian menu, including açai bowls or veggie burgers (with optional vegan cheese), with another location in Kailua, on the Windward Side.
Open at both locations from 9 am to 3 pm and are grateful for your business.
The Other Side Diner
42 N Hotel St, Honolulu (808) 533-2328
Want to be in a hip cool diner with loud music, surrounded by tattoos and cool art?! The Other Side Diner is your spot. You wouldn’t know it from the outside, but these guys aren't joking around when it comes to vegan diner food. If you're in the mood for brunch at dinnertime, they’ve got you covered.
Open Wednesday and Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm and Friday and Saturday from 5 pm to 2 am.
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