Top pick1$Boston's Pizza Hawaii Kai
Hawaii Kai·Pizza Restaurant
Homey, checkered-tablecloth spot for 19-inch, Boston-style pizza with fresh topping options.
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Hawaii Kai isn't just marinas and sunset views — Oahu's east side has plenty of ways to eat well without spending much. I pulled together the 7 cheap eats in Hawaii Kai that are actually worth knowing, combining the area's best-rated budget spots into one easy guide. Spots I've personally been to carry the NateEatsHawaii badge, so you can see at a glance where I've eaten myself.
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The lineup covers a lot of cravings: Boston's Pizza Hawaii Kai is a homey, checkered-tablecloth favorite serving massive 19-inch Boston-style slices, while the Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck brings the island's most famous hot, sugar-dusted malasadas to the east side. For a classic local plate lunch on a budget, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is the reliable standby.
Add in breakfast at Koa Pancake House, fresh poke bowls, and shave ice at Kokonuts, and you've got a full day of affordable eating in Hawaii Kai — no reservations, no big bills.
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It depends on what you're craving, but Boston's Pizza Hawaii Kai is a local favorite for its huge 19-inch Boston-style slices, and the Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck draws steady lines for hot, sugar-coated malasadas. Both deliver a lot for a little.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue serves classic Hawaiian plate lunches at fast-food prices, and Koa Pancake House is a relaxed spot for affordable breakfast and lunch plates. Fresh poke bowls at Paradise Poke Hawaii are another wallet-friendly local option.
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