Welcome to our guide to where to eat when exploring O‘ahu’s North Shore. We picked tasty savory spots along Kamehameha Highway, with a few sweet stops thrown in for dessert. Save this list for your day trip out!
Local Food — Haleiwa Joe’s
Haleiwa Joe’s is a classic favorite. The original location sits by the Anahulu Uka Bridge, also known as the Rainbow Bridge. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly, but on weekends, the hotspot opens for brunch. Here, patrons get their fill of small plates such as ceviche and coconut shrimp, or larger format but casual dishes like chicken sandwiches, loco moco, and fish & chips.
Store Information
- Address: 66-011 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712. Haleiwa Joe’s
- Phone: (808) 637-8005.
- Hours: Typical schedule is dinner nightly (check same-day hours on arrival); some listings show 4:30 pm–9:00 pm for dinner and weekend brunch service.
Burgers — Teddy’s Bigger Burgers (Haleiwa Store Lots)
The homegrown burger shop is known for its big, juicy burgers zhuzhed up with a tangy, sweet house sauce. Throw in some fries to hit the spot.
Store Information
- Address: 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste 801, Haleiwa, HI 96712.
- Phone: (808) 637-8454.
- Hours: Daily 10:00 am–9:00 pm.
Local Food — Uncle Bo’s (Haleiwa)
The popular island bar located on Kapahulu extends its comfort-driven food and fun bar vibe to the Haleiwa community.
The North Shore location also runs a weekend brunch that is not available in town, so check out the brunch dishes on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m.
Store Information
- Address: 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy, Unit 101, Haleiwa, HI 96712.
- Hours: Sat–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm; Tue–Fri 2:00 pm–9:00 pm (closed Mon). unclebosrestaurant.com
Café — Island Vintage Coffee (Haleiwa Store Lots)
Like its Waikiki and Honolulu locations, Island Vintage Coffee is an easy breakfast and lunch stop.
Enjoy açai bowls, sandwiches, poke bowls, and of course Hawaiian coffee right across from Matsumoto Shave Ice.
Store Information
- Address: 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste 503, Haleiwa, HI 96712. Island Vintage Coffee
- Phone: (808) 637-5662.
- Hours: Daily 7:00 am–5:00 pm (kitchen 7:00 am–2:00 pm).
Local Food — Stonefish Grill (Haleiwa Town Center)
Stonefish Grill is a bright and breezy spot with lots of outdoor seating.
Here, plates include burgers, grilled fish, garlic shrimp, and loco moco for a taste of the islands.
Store Information
- Address: 66-145 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712.
- Phone: (808) 200-7266 (venue listing) or (808) 637-5015 (restaurant site). haleiwatowncenter.comstonefishhaleiwa.com
- Hours: Commonly posted hours range 8:00 am–8:30 pm most days (closed Wed; see site for day-by-day).
Burgers — Kua ‘Aina (Haleiwa)
This iconic burger shop started in the North Shore, and has been around since 1975.
Imagine burgers grilled over hot lava rocks, then nestled between pillowy buns tempered in sweetness. This is a must-try burger, especially with its skinny crispy fries.
Store Information
- Address: 66-160 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712.
- Phone: (808) 637-6067.
- Hours: Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm.
- Coupon here!
Italian — Spaghettini (Haleiwa)
This Italian eatery is loved by locals.
Since 1998, Spaghettini has crafted hand-made sauces for the pasta dishes, and dough for its pizzas, which are baked to order. It’s kid-friendly, as all Italian restaurants should be!
Store Information
- Address: 66-200 Kamehameha Hwy, Suite B, Haleiwa, HI 96712. spaghettini
- Phone: (808) 637-0104.
- Hours: Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm.
Poke Bowls — Poke for the People (Haleiwa Plantation Shops)
Just as its name suggests, Poke for the People serves hearty, fresh poke bowls with lots of add-ons for everyone to enjoy.
Because the owner is a former fisherman, he strives to serve the freshest tuna and toppings. Be sure to try the most-loved poke, the Spicy Tuna. Dine in or grab some to go and enjoy your meal at the beach.
Store Information
- Address: 66-214 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712.
- Phone: (808) 888-0788.
- Hours: Summer hours Sun–Thu 9:00 am–7:00 pm; Fri–Sat 9:00 am–8:00 pm (check site for changes/early closures).
Local Favorite — Kono’s (Haleiwa)
Home of the 12-hour slow-roasted kalua pork, Kono’s boasts about this award-winning signature.
Get the pork in a bowl, in a sandwich, or as a wrap for a quick, enjoyable North Shore lunch.
Store Information
- Address: 66-250 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712. konosnorthshore.com
- Phone: (808) 637-9211.
- Hours: Daily 7:00 am–2:30 pm.
Mexican-American & Breakfast — Cafe Haleiwa
The café epitomizes colorful, old-Hawai‘i charm with its pancakes, omelets, waffles, loco moco, and Tex-Mex-style plates.
This place just screams cute, both inside and out.
Store Information
- Address: 66-460 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712. cafehaleiwahawaiianislands.com
- Phone: (808) 637-5516.
- Hours: Thu–Mon 8:00 am–2:00 pm (Tue–Wed closed).
Dessert & Sweets (Bonus)
Shave Ice — Matsumoto Shave Ice (Haleiwa Store Lots)
This shave ice shop needs no introduction.
It is an icon that has endured the times and continues to please new generations of families. The best way to eat the shave ice is to add mochi balls, house-made azuki, and ice cream for a deluxe treat. Don’t be scared off by the long lines, because it moves fast.
Store Information
- Address: 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy, Ste 605, Haleiwa, HI 96712. Matsumoto Shave Ice
- Phone: (808) 637-4827.
- Hours: Daily 10:00 am–6:00 pm.
- Coupon here!
Bakery — Paalaa Kai Bakery (Waialua)
On the way to Haleiwa, make a quick stop in neighboring Waialua for Paalaa Kai Bakery’s famous Snow Puffies.
These flaky pastries stuffed with custard are perfectly balanced in sweetness. Just fair warning that they are extremely addictive and if you choose to eat them in the car, be prepared to have everything flocked with powdered sugar. Just don’t get pulled over, as the cop may get the wrong idea, especially if you have sugar all over your face.
Store Information
- Address: 66-935 Kaukonahua Rd, Waialua, HI 96791.
- Phone: (808) 637-9795.
- Hours: Daily 6:00 am–6:00 pm.
Notes
- Hours can change for holidays or events; check the venue’s site or social feed on the day you go.
- Many of these spots are inside Haleiwa Store Lots, an easy shopping/dining complex on Kamehameha Hwy.
The ever-evolving North Shore continues to add engaging new eateries, but among the fun are these time-tested places that have served generations of locals and visitors. Keep this list handy, as you will want to take several trips to Haleiwa whenever you are in the islands.
