Oahu Neighborhoods > Kaimuki Neighborhood Guide
Kaimuki is an ’80s-looking town best described as residential meets small business. The main drag Waialae Avenue and it’s off-shoot streets are blessed with some seriously tasty treats. This is where avid foodies come to venture off the typical tourist trail, eating in true neighborhood spots side-by-side with the locals. There are also boutique shops run by artists and designers.
Distance from Waikiki to Kaimuki: 10-minutes drive
Things to Do in Kaimuki
- Buy unique sweet and sour Hawaii snacks at the Crack Seed Store
- Taste a slice of Hawaii’s best cheesecake at OttoCake
- Cuddle kitties at Popoki + Tea cat cafe
- Browse books and curiosities at da Shop
- Unleash your creativity at a Bead It! Hawaii class
- Bargain hunt at Goodwill Kaimuki, one of Oahu’s largest thrift fashion store
- Shop a variety of apparel and lifestyle retailers including Ten Tomorrow
- Discover Kaimuki small businesses via Keep It Kaimuki
Best Eats in Kaimuki
- E.A.R.L (Sandwiches): Handcrafted Gourmet Sandwiches
- Kaimuki’s Boston Pizza (Pizza): Boston Special
- Koko Head Cafe (All-Day Brunch): Koko Moko; The Pancakes
- Saigon’s Restaurant (Vietnamese): Vermicelli Noodles & Grilled BBQ Tofu; Oxtail Soup; Spring Rolls
- Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery (Bakery): Malasadas; Cake Bombs
- Moke’s Bread & Breakfast (Brunch): Homemade Corned Beef Hash; Auntie Harriet’s French Toast
- 12th Avenue Grill (New American): Tapas/Small Plates; Hearty Main Meals
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