Top pick1$$Aloha Mac Shack
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Food Delivery fare in Waikiki. Aloha Mac Shack is a reliable choice and offers takeout.
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Waikiki isn't just shave ice and shrimp plates โ there are some seriously solid sandwich options tucked into the neighborhood if you know where to look. I pulled together this guide of 8 spots worth knowing, mixing our editors' hand-picked recommendations with the area's best-rated options so you can eat well without the guesswork.
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Editor's Pick Free cancellationWaikiki sunset sail
After happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move โ drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.
Free cancellationOahu luau night
The eating doesn't stop at dinner โ a real luau is the one Waikiki night out worth booking ahead. Kalua pig, fire knife, the whole thing.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationDiamond Head + breakfast
Earn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.
Free cancellationHonolulu tasting walk
If you like eating your way through a neighborhood, this off-the-beaten-path Honolulu tasting walk hits spots you'd never find solo. Come hungry.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationCircle the island
Best single day on Oahu if you've got wheels-envy: turtles, the North Shore shrimp trucks, the lookouts โ all in one guided loop.
Whether you're grabbing a quick deli-style sandwich at Island Country Markets or browsing the eclectic vendors at Dukes Lane Market & Eatery โ a buzzy food hall with a gourmet market and full bar โ there's something here for every appetite and schedule. Kono's Northshore rounds out the list with its brunch-leaning fare, popular with visitors looking for a laid-back bite.
Spots that our editors have personally visited and verified carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page โ look for it to know which picks come with his first-hand stamp of approval. For the rest, rankings are based on reputation and how well-regarded each spot is among Oahu diners.
FAQ
Dukes Lane Market & Eatery and Island Country Markets are among the most well-regarded options in Waikiki for a satisfying sandwich, offering everything from gourmet food-hall fare to classic deli-style selections.
Island Country Markets is a deli-style option in Waikiki that tends to be a budget-friendly choice for a quick, no-fuss sandwich without a sit-down restaurant price tag.
This is a curated guide that combines our editors' personally verified picks โ marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge โ with the best-rated sandwich spots in Waikiki from across the site's catalog of roughly 1,900 Oahu restaurants. The list is reviewed regularly to keep recommendations current.
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