Top pick1$Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies
Manoa·Restaurant
Tiny fixture for breakfast, sandwiches made with freshly baked bread, vegetarian treats & juices.
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Tucked in the valley behind the University of Hawaii, Manoa is one of Oahu's best neighborhoods for eating well without spending much. I pulled together the 5 spots worth knowing for cheap eats here — combining our editors' verified picks with the area's best-rated restaurants.
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Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies is a tiny neighborhood fixture known for breakfast, sandwiches on freshly baked bread, and vegetarian options, while Off the Hook Poke Market has built a strong reputation for its poke bowls. Serg's Mexican Kitchen rounds things out with Mexican classics and welcoming open-air seating.
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Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies tops this list — it's a long-standing neighborhood fixture known for affordable breakfasts, fresh-baked bread sandwiches, and smoothies. Off the Hook Poke Market is another popular budget-friendly choice.
Manoa sits right next to the UH campus, so all five spots on this list are convenient for students and visitors. Options range from snack-shop plates at Rainbow's End to Mexican classics at Serg's Mexican Kitchen.
Yes — this guide is kept current based on the restaurants cataloged on NateEatsHawaii. Spots our editors have personally visited are marked with the 'Verified visit' marker, and his hand-picked recommendations carry the NateEatsHawaii badge.
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