Fruit trees that grow on public land are considered to be public property and anyone can pick them. There are many guava trees.

The Web site of the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii (http://vsh.org/welcome) has a list of about 70 vegetarian restaurants and natural food stores in Hawaii.

OAHU
Honolulu is on this island.

HALEIWA (on the north shore)

**Celestial and Paradise Found Café
66-443 Kamehameha Highway, North Shore Oahu
808-637-6729
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian Restaurant. Chinese, Thai, Indian, International, Gourmet. Juice Bar. Vegan-friendly. Organic produce.
Menu: Has vegetarian soups, sandwiches and specials. Tempeh Mushroom Walnut Melt. Waimea Shorebreak Smoothie. Fresh juices and wheatgrass (grows their own).
Comments: Small, casual place. Friendly staff. Good food and music. Pleasant atmosphere. Good dining experience. Best natural food store in area.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, counter service, catering. Price: $.
Directions: From Hwy 99 going northwest into the city, turn right at Hwy 83 and this place is a half-mile down just past Helemano Stream.

The Coffee Gallery
66-250 Kam Highway
808-637-5355
Web site: www.roastmaster.com
Hours: Daily 7 am to 8 pm
Coffee Shop. Not pure vegetarian
Menu: Has a decent selection of vegetarian dishes. Soups, veggie chili, salads and sandwiches. Has decaf coffees.
Comments: Can order coffee on their web site.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.

HONOLULU

Aloha Health Foods
1050 Ala Moana Boulevard (Rte 92)
808-591-8803
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Natural Food Store.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is on Rte 92, near to the ocean.

Andy's Sandwiches & Smoothies
2904 East Manon Road, Honolulu
808-988-6161
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7 am to 6 pm
Friday 7 am to 4 pm
Sunday 7 am to 2 pm
Closed Saturday.
Natural Food Café. Not pure vegetarian. 50% Vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and smoothies.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: In the same building in the Starbuck Café.

**Buddhist Vegetarian Restaurant
100 North Beretania Street, Suite 109, In the Cultural Plaza in China Town
808-532-8218
Hours: Thursday to Tuesday 10:30 am to 2 pm, 5:30 pm to 9 pm; closed Wednesday.
Fully Vegetarian Chinese. Vegan options.
Menu: Has a good selection of mock meat dishes. Sweet and Sour Pork is very good. Rare mushroom dishes. Stir-fries and vegan Dum Sum.
Comments: Clean place. Clothe tablecloths and crystals. Well-presented dishes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is 1 mile northwest of the downtown. From H-1, take Exit #21A, then go northwest on Nuuana Ave a half-mile, then at N Beretania St turn right and this place is 2 blocks down.

California Pizza Kitchen
Kahala Mall, 4211 Waialae Avenue
808-737-9446
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard (in Ala Moana Shopping Center)
808-941-7715
98-1005 Moanalua Road, Suite 554, Alea
808-487-7741
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 10:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 11 pm
Pizza Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Pizzas, pastas, salads and cheese pizza. Tuscan Bean Soup does not have meat stock.
Comments: Has excellent pizzas. Fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted eggplant on whole-wheat crust. Pizza crust contains dairy. Only has individual size pizza.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Price: $-$$.

Celestial Natural Foods
66-445 Kamehameha Highway, Honolulu
808-637-3731
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian Cafe.
Menu: Veggie burgers, salads, nachos, hummus and more. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Store accepts MC, VISA; café is cash only. Price: $.

Cheeseburger In Paradise, Waikiki
Located at 2500 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii
Web site: http://www.cheeseburgerland.com/
808-923-3731
Fax: 808-923-1070
Hours: Daily 8 am to 11 pm
Fast Food. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Garden Burgers, Tofu Burgers, salads and fresh fruits. Smoothes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

Chiang Mai Thai Cuisine
2239 South King Street, midtown, Moilili neighborhood
808-941-1151
Hours: 11 am to 1:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday 5:30 pm to 10 pm
Northern Thai. Vegetarian-friendly. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a large selection of vegetarian dishes. Soups, appetizers, tofu dishes, noodle and brown rice dishes, and main dishes.
Comments: Reasonable prices. Popular place.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Parking arranged for customers.

**Down to Earth Natural Food Store
2525 South King Street, Moilili neighborhood
808-947-7678
email: info@healthys.net
Web site: www.downtoearth.org
Hours: Daily 7:30 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Fully Vegetarian Deli. Mostly Vegan. Salad Bar, self-serve Hot Bar and Bakery
Menu: Wide variety of vegetarian dishes. Summer Rolls, Eggplant Parmigiana, mock Chicken Tofu, salads, sandwiches, Teriyaki Tofu, Herb Potatoes, enchiladas, Lasagna and tapioca pudding. Avocado, tofu and cheese sandwiches. Fresh juices.
Comments: About 90% of the ingredients are organic. The natural food store has a large selection of organic produce and other items. 5% discounts for VSH members. Has an excellent lunch buffet, deli items and baked goods. They sell nothing in the entire store that has eggs, though there are dairy products. Many vegan items
Other Info: Cafeteria-style, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: Located a half-block from intersection of University Avenue and King Street, a little off H-1 Freeway, a few blocks from University of Hawaii and 1 mile from Waikiki. Coming from airport, take Bingham Street exit to Isenberg St, then turn right, go to the second traffic light (King St) and turn left. This place is 2 blocks down on the right. From H-1, take Exit #24B for University Ave, then go a quarter-mile south on University, then at S King St turn right and this place is 2 blocks down.

The Fresh Garden Deli
212 Merchant Street #9
808-524-8242
Web site: www.freshgardendeli.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 3 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday.
California Sandwich Place. Vegan friendly.
Menu: Veggie Delight (artichoke hearts, avocado, cucumber slices), salads, pastas, Vegetarian Black Bean Chili, Vegetarian Curry and Black Bean Burrito.
Comments: Good place for lunch. There is a daily vegetarian special that changes each day. You can check their web site for what the special is each day.
Directions: From H-1, take Exit #21A, then go south on Rte 61 (Pali Hwy) and go southwest on Pali Hwy towards the water ¾ mile, then turn left at Merchant St and this place is a block down.

**Gauranga's Pure Vegetarian
51 Coelho Way, Nuuanu area, located in the Nuuana Hills above Honolulu, opposite the Philippines Embassy
808-595-3947
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 2 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday.
Fully Vegetarian. No eggs, but dairy. Vegan options. All-you-can-eat-buffet. Full Salad Bar.
Menu: Homemade whole-grain bread, dal, brown and basmati rice, vegetable dishes and Lasagna. Desserts such as fresh baked cookies (no eggs). Has a different International main dish nightly. Fresh juices.
Comments: Part of the Hare Krishna vegetarian restaurants. Quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Has a variety of tropical foliage. Located on beautiful three-acre piece of land. Has the largest banyan tree on the island. Very good food.
Other Info: Buffet-style, take-out. No credit cards. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is in the hills north of Honolulu. From H-1 take Exit #21A and then go 1 mile northeast on Hwy 61. Then at Coelho Way turn left and this place is 1 block down.

**Huckleberry Farms
Nuuanu Shopping Plaza
1613 Nuuanu Avenue, at School
808-599-1876; Deli number: 808-524-7960
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm
Sunday 9 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian Deli. Large, well-stocked store. 10% off vitamin prices only for VSH members.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, vegetarian Lasagna and hot dishes.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: From H-1, take Exit 21, and this place is near the exit. This place is a quarter-mile northwest of the junction of H-1 and Hwy 61.

India Bazaar Madras Café
2320 South King Street, #4, Moiliili area
808-949-4840
Hours: Daily 11 am to 7 pm
Indian. Mainly Vegetarian. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has South Indian dishes and other Indian cuisine.
Comments: Good food. Does not use ghee for cooking; use vegetable oil.
Other Info: Cafeteria style, take-out. Cash only; no credit cards. Price: $.

Jamba Juice (two locations)
130 Merchant Street, downtown
808-585-8359
4211 Waialee Avenue
808-734-7988
Hours: Monday to Friday 5:30 am to 6 pm; Saturday 7 am to 1 pm; closed Sunday.
Juice Bar.
Menu: Fresh juices and smoothies. Pretzels and some baked goods.

Keo's Thai Cuisine
Ambassador Hotel, 2028 Kuhio Avenue
808-943-1444
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard
808-596-0020
Hours: Sun to Thur 7 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm; Fri & Sat 7 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Gourmet Thai. Vegan options. Not pure veg.
Menu: Vegetarian appetizers, soups, salads, curry dishes and rice. Most dishes can be made vegetarian.
Comments: The Thai food at these places is good. Casual place. The place at Ala Moana Boulevard has a pleasant tropical design with a tropical garden. Elegant décor. Has won awards.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

Kokua Co-op
2643 South King Street, Moiliili area
808-941-1922
Hours: Daily 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian Deli. Organic produce.
Menu: Sandwich, soups, veggie chili, curry dishes and salads.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Patio seating outside. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: From H-1, take exit #24B, then go a third-mile south on University towards the water, then at S King St turn left and this place is 2 blocks down.

***Legend Vegetarian Restaurant
100 North Beretania Street, Suite 109
808-532-8218
Hours: Thursday to Tuesday 10:30 am to 2 pm, 5:30 pm to 9 pm; closed Wednesday.
Fully Vegan Chinese. Hong Kong style vegetarian food.
Menu: Vegetarian Dim Sum (lunch only), Vegetarian Butterfish, Vegetarian Chicken/Duck/Pork, Braised Elm Fungus, noodle dishes, Sweet & Sour Pork, Tofu Cashew Stir-fry and Bamboo Pith in Coconut Milk.
Comments: Seats 90 people. Validated parking.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Private room available. Non-smoking. Reservations recommended. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: In Chinatown, 15 minutes from Waikiki, 15 minutes from Airport. Parking lot of Chinatown Cultural Plaza, entrance at Maunakea St. From H1, take Exit #21A and go southwest on Nuuanu Ave a half-mile, then turn right onto Beretania St and this place is 2 blocks down.

Lifestream Natural Foods
702 Kapahulu Avenue
808-732-6253
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 4 pm; closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store. Not very big.

Little Bit of Saigon
1160 Maunakea Avenue, in Chinatown
808-528-3663
Hours: Daily 9 am to 10 pm
Vietnamese. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Stir-fried vegetables with tofu, roll-ups made of rice paper, Peanut sauce dishes and many tofu dishes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.

Mekong Thai
1295 South Beretania Street, Makiki area
808-591-8842
1726 South King Street, Makiki area
808-941-6184
Hours: 11 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Thai. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a variety of vegetarian dishes on the menu.
Comments: Food gets good recommendations. Oldest Thai restaurant in Hawaii. Good atmosphere and service. Run by same people who own Keo's.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Located Midtown. Parking arranged for customers.

Mocha Java Café
Ward Centre, 1200 Ala Moana Boulevard
808-591-9023
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 9 pm; Fri & Sat 8 am to 10 pm; Sun 8 am to 6 pm
Natural Foods Restaurant. Vegan options.
Menu: Dinner dishes are mainly vegetarian, with a good selection of vegan dishes. Garden Burgers, Tofu Burgers, Curry Burgers and daily specials such as Veggie Lasagna. Daily soups. Fresh juices, cappuccino, espresso.
Other Info: Limited service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is located on Rte 92 in south Honolulu near the water. It is a third-mile west of Piikoi St.

Pineland Chinese Restaurant
1236 Keeaumoku Street, Makiki area
808-955-2918
Hours: Daily 10:30 am to 2 pm, 4:30 pm to 9 pm
Chinese. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a separate vegetarian menu (need to ask for it). Hot & Sour Noodle Soup, Eggplant with Sauce and tofu dishes.
Comments: Does not use chicken stock in dishes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Does not take credit cards. Price: $.

Ruffage Natural Foods
2442 Kuhio Street, Waikiki area
808-922-2042
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli.
Menu: Has a selection of sandwiches and salads. Salads, tofu dishes, burritos, soups and main dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: This place is about 3 miles southeast of downtown Honolulu. From H-1, take Exit #26A, then go north on 10th Ave for 2½ miles, then at Waiomao Rd turn right and go a quarter-mile, then turn right on Kuahee St and this place is 3 blocks down. This place is 1 block from the beach.

VIM & Vigor Foods
Ala Moana Shopping Center, 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 1014
808-955-3600
Mailorder number: 808-955-3600
Web site: http://www.vimnvigor.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
Sunday 10 am to 7 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Bakery.
Comments: Has ready-made delicious foods. Has a store on their Web site offering many products for shopping online.
Directions: This place is on Rte 92, right on the water a third-mile southeast of Pikoi St.
98-199 Kamehameha Highway, Suite E8

Yen King
4211 Waialee Avenue, in the Kahala Mall
808-732-5505
Hours: Daily 10 am to 9:30 pm
Chinese. Shanghai, Mandarin, Szechuan. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Over thirty vegetarian dishes on menu. Soups, mock meat dishes, noodle dishes, gluten dishes and vegetable dishes.
Comments: No MSG. Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

KAILUA (a little north of Honolulu)

Down to Earth
201 Hamakua Drive, Kailua
808-262-3838
Hours: Daily 8 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian Deli. See Honolulu.

Pali Garden
Castle Medical Center, Cafeteria, 640 Ulukahiki Street, Kailua
808-263-5500, 808-262-5604
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm, 12 noon to 2 pm, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Hospital Cafeteria. Vegetarian-friendly.
Menu: Has a large selection of vegetarian dishes.
Comments: Quick service. Inexpensive. Seventh Day Adventist hospital.
Directions: This place is a mile east of the downtown. From H-1, take Exit #23 and go northeast on Punahou St and go ¾ mile, then turn left at Nehoa St and go a block, then turn onto Ulukahiki St.

The Source Natural Foods and Juice Bar
32 Kainehe Street
808-262-5604
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 9 pm; Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.
Other Info: Limited service, take-out. No credit cards. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.

NORTH SHORE

**Celestial National Foods
66-443 Kamehameha Highway
808-637-6729
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Fully Vegetarian Deli.
Menu: Pita pockets, nachos, couscous and many other dishes.

**Down to Earth-Pearlridge
98-131 Kaonohi Street
808-488-1375
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian Deli. Organic produce. See Honolulu.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, veggie Lasagna and hot dishes.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Seating.

MAUI ISLAND

Cheeseburger In Paradise
811 Front Street, Lahaina
808-661-4855
Web site: http://www.cheeseburgerland.com/
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10:30 pm
American. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has veggie burgers, Gardenburgers, Tofu Burgers and Grilled Cheese. Smoothies.
Comments: Live music in the evening. Located on the beach. Be careful of the Tuna Melt on the vegetarian menu. Outdoor dining.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: This place is in Lahaina on the southwest shore of Maui Island, just off Rte 30.

Cheeseburger Wailea
3750 Wailea Alanui Drive
Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
808-874-8990
Hours: Daily 11 am to 10 pm
Fast Food. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Garden Burgers, Tofu Burgers, salads and fresh fruits. Smoothes.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

**Down to Earth
305 Dairy Road, Kahului
808-877-2661
Web site: www.downtoearth.org
Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 am to 9 pm
Sunday 8 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store and Fully Vegetarian Deli. Buffet, Bakery, Salad Bar and self-serve Hot Bar. Mostly Vegan. It is a large natural food store. Organic produce. See Honolulu.
Menu: Has a wide variety of dishes. Summer Rolls, mock Chicken Tofu, Teriyaki Tofu, good tofu dishes, Chinese Tofu Dish, Sweet & Sour Seitan, Szechuan Broccoli, herb potatoes, enchilada, Lasagna and Tapioca Pudding. Menu changes regularly. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: About 90% of the ingredients they use are organic. Quaint place. Good food.
Other Info: Buffet, counter service, take-out. Has seating upstairs. Non-smoking. Does not take reservations. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Pay-by-the-pound. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is on the northwest shore, 2 miles east of Wailuku. This place is one mile from the airport on Dairy Road. From coming from airport heading in the direction of Lahaina, after passing the first traffic light, you will see Costco and K-Mart on your left, then go to second light, Alamaha St, then turn right and this place is 100 yards down. Starbucks Coffee is across the street. Plenty of parking in front.

**Down to Earth
1169 Makawao Avenue, Makawao
808-572-1488
Web site: www.downtoearth.org
Hours: Daily 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Natural Food Store and Vegetarian take-out Deli. Vegan-friendly. See Honolulu.
Comments: Labels vegan dishes in deli. Vegetarian-friendly store.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is in the middle of the island a few miles northeast of Pukalani (which is on Rte 37) on Makawao.

**Down to Earth
193 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina
808-667-2855
Web site: www.downtoearth.org
Hours: Monday to Saturday 7:30 am to 9 pm
Sunday 8:30 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Buffet and Salad Bar. Organic.
Menu: Lentil Paté Sandwich, Tofu Chicken, sandwiches and salads. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: Has several tables to eat at.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is on the west shore of the island in the northwest part of the island.

Lahaina Coolers
180 Dickenson Street, #107, Lahaina
808-661-7082
Hours: Daily 8 am to 12 midnight
International, American, Mexican, Italian Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Gourmet place that has several vegetarian dishes. Soba Salad with Grilled Tofu, Zaru Soba with green noodles, pizzas, pastas, Boca Burger and Mango Sorbet.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: This place is on the west shore, in the northwest part of the island. From Rte 30 coming into town, turn left at Dickenson St and this place is 1½ block down.

Loving Foods Raw Experience
42 Baldwin Avenue, Paia, north shore Maui
808-573-4207
Web site: www.lovingfoods.com

Mana Natural Foods
49 Baldwin Avenue, Paia, Maui
808-579-8078
Hours: Daily 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Natural Food Store. Salad Bar and Bakery. Organic produce.
Menu: Has salad items and a small selection of hot dishes. The bakery makes vegan breads, pies and carob brownies. Has a good salad Bar.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: Close to the beach. From Rte 36 coming from Wailuku, at Baldwin Ave turn right and this place is right near the turn.

Margarita's Beach Cantina
101 North Kihai Road, Kihei, Maui
808-879-5275
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 am to 9 pm
Friday & Saturday 11:30 am to 10 pm
Mexican. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Tofu Tacos, Gardenburgers and Tofu Enchiladas.
Comments: Has a large balcony with a great beach view. Refried beans have lard in them, but the black beans don't.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

Picnic's
30 Baldwin Road, Paia
808-579-8021
email: picnics@aloha.net
Web site: http://www.aloha.net/~picnics/
Hours: Daily 7 am to 3 pm (maybe open 7 am to 7 pm in future)
Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Tofu burgers, fruit salad, Spinach Nut Burger (very good), salads and fresh baked breads.
Comments: Can stop here on the way to Hana. They make take-out lunches. Uses freshly grown produce.
Other Info: Buffet, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts DIS, MC, VISA. Pinic: $.
Directions: On north shore. From Rte 36 coming from Wailuku, at Baldwin Ave turn right and this place is a third-mile down.

Polli's Mexican Restaurant
1202 Makawao Road, Makawao
808-572-7808
Hours: Daily 9 am to 10 pm
Mexican. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Burritos with veggie taco mix. Vegan chimichanga. Salsa is good.
Comments: Are willing to make any dishes vegetarian by substituting tofu or vegetarian taco mix. Very good burritos.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.

Royal Thai Cuisine
Azeka Shopping Center
55 Aliialana Place, Kihai, Maui
808-874-0813
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 3 pm, 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Thai. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a large selection of vegetarian dishes.
Comments: Reasonably priced.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.

Saeng's Thai Cuisine
2119 Vineyard Street, in Wailuku next to Kahului
808-244-1567
Hours: Daily 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Thai. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has around 15 vegetarian dishes. Tofu dishes.
Comments: Has a pleasant garden to eat at with a small waterfall.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

Siam Thai
123 North Market Street
808-244-3817
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday & Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm
Thai. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has good vegetarian dishes.

Stella Blues Café
1215 South Kihei Road (in Long's Center)
Kihei, Maui
808-874-3779
Hours: Daily 8 am to 9 pm
Restaurant. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Vegetarian sandwiches, veggie Lasagna, veggie chili, pastas, salads, soups and other dishes.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.

Thai Chef Restaurant
Lahaina Shopping Center, Lahaina
808-667-2814
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday & Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm
Thai. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a separate vegetarian menu with around 15 vegetarian dishes. Vegetable curry and tofu dishes.
Comments: Authentic Thai cuisine. Relaxed, cozy place. Can make most of the dishes meat-free. Gets high recommendations.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

***The Vegan Restaurant
115 Baldwin Avenue, Paia (north shore Maui)
808-579-9144
Web site: http://www.future-link.com/vegan.html
Hours: September to March, Tuesday to Sunday 2 pm to 9 pm; Closed Monday. April to September, Tuesday to Sunday 4 pm to 9 pm
Fully Vegan International & Asian.
Menu: Large selection of dishes. Lasagna, Pad Thai, Noodles with Coconut, burritos, tortillas, mashed potatoes & gravy, Tofu Loaf, Tofu Wrap, soups, Grilled Polenta, hummus and salad. Potato Knish, Hummus Wrap, Veggie Pate Wrap, Avocado Delight Wrap, Tofu Salad, Tofu Soft Taco, Vegan Burger, Grilled Tempeh Ruben (very good), Tempeh Burger, Carrot Salad, Potato Knish and Organic Salad Greens. Fresh juices. Non-alcoholic beer.
Comments: A small café with only several tables. Relaxed, laid-back place. Reasonably priced. Has vegan cheeses and vegan meats. Good size portions. Their menu is on their web site. Homemade dishes. The food gets high rating. Good size portions. Sometimes has live music. Friendly, pleasant atmosphere. Run by people from Gentle World, a vegan community in Paia, who have published several books.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: On north shore. From Rte 36 coming from Wailuku, at Baldwin Ave turn right and this place is a third-mile down. Baldwin Ave is the main street in town.

**Veg-Out
810 Kokomo Road, Haiku
808-575-5320
Hours: Monday to Friday 10:30 am to 7:30; Saturday 10:30 am to 6 pm; closed Sunday.
Vegetarian Café. Mainly vegan.
Menu: Has a large selection of vegetarian dishes. Has sandwiches, salads, Baked Lasagna, Oriental Stir-fry, homemade chili, veggie burgers, Boca Burger, homemade bread and burritos. Has a good selection of Mexican dishes.
Comments: Good, friendly place.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: Haiku is on the north-central part of the island. Haiku is 5 miles south of the sea. From Hwy 36, this place is 1½ south of the town of Haiku.

MOLOKAI ISLAND
Has sea cliffs as high as 3,300 feet high.

Outpost Natural Foods
70 Makaena, in Kuanakalai (Central Molokai)
808-553-3377
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 4 pm; closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar.
Menu: Salads, sandwiches, veggie burgers, tacos, burritos, tempeh burgers and fresh juices.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has a picnic table out back. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

HAWAII (The Big Island)

Abundant Life Natural Foods
292 Kamehameha Avenue, downtown Hilo
808-935-7411
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 7 pm
Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar.Organic produce.
Menu: Soups, salads and sandwiches. Fresh juices and smoothies..
Comments: It is the largest natural food store on the island. Sells locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: This place is a third-mile southwest of the junction of Rte 20 & Rte 19, a block from the water. Coming northeast into town on Rte 20, a half-block from the sea, turn right onto Kamehamha Ave.

Café Ohia
525 Lotus Blossom Lane, Ocean View, Kau District
808-929-8086
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11 am to 8 pm; Saturday 8 am to 8 pm; closed Sunday & Monday.
Mexican. Vegan friendly
Menu: Salads, sandwiches, burritos and more.

Farmers' Market
Kamehameha Avenue
Wednesday and Saturday

Island Natural's Market & Deli
303 Makaala, Hilo
808-935-5533
Natural Food Store and Deli. Salad Bar. Organic produce.
Menu: Salads, sandwiches, soups, vegan split pea soup and hot dishes.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has seating. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is about 2 miles south of downtown Hilo and the sea just off Rte 11. Go south on Rte 11 from the downtown, then turn right at Makaala St and this place is a half block down.

Kalani Honua
RR2, Box 4500, Pahoa, Hawaii 96778
808-965-7828; fax: 965-9613
email: kh@ILHawaii.net
Restaurant open to the public: Breakfast 7:30 am to 8:30 am, Lunch 12 noon to 1 pm, Dinner 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Retreat Center and institute for cultural studies. Buffet Vegetarian food. Vegan options.
Comments: Outdoor sheltered patio dining. Beautiful grounds.

Keaau Natural Foods
Keaau, Hawaii Island
808-966-8877
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8 pm; Saturday 8:30 am to 7 pm; Sunday 9:30 am to 5 pm
Natural Food Store. Has ready-made sandwiches.

Kona Natural Foods
75-1027 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona, North Kona District
808-329-2296
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches and hot dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Non-smoking.Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.

Low's International Food
222 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo
808-969-6652
Restaurant and Bakery. Has some vegetarian dishes such as Garden Burgers and salads. Bakery with exotic breads made from coconuts and fruits. They ship them all over the world.

Pahoa Natural Groceries
Pahoa
808-965-8322
Hours: Daily 7:30 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. International. Salad Bar. Large selection of organic produce.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Has a daily international cuisine, such as Chinese.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has some tables outside. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Directions: Coming from Hilo, when get on main street in town this place is a big yellow store on left side.

What's Shakin
27-999 Old Mamalahoa Highway, Papaikou, Hilo District
808-964-3080
Hours: Daily 10 am to 5 pm
Fast Food Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads, Garden Burger, Ginger Tempeh and pizza. Fresh juices and smoothies. Makes juices from fruit they grow on their farm.
Directions: About 15 minutes north of Hilo on the Scenic Route.

KAUAI ISLAND

Hawaiin Farmers' Market
In Waipa on the road to Haena, a half-mile west of Hanalei.

Hanalei Health & Natural Foods
Ching Young Village, Kuhio Highway, Route 56, North Shore, West shore, Hanalei
808-826-6990
Hours: Daily 8 am to 8 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce.
Menu: Soup, sandwiches, salads, wraps and more. Hummus, tabbouleh and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Counter service, take-out. Has seating outside
Directions: Right in the downtown with a huge red awning,

**Hanapepe Café
3830 Hanapepe Road (West Side) Hanapepe
808-335-5011
Web site: www.hanapepecafe.com
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday 9 am to 2 pm; Friday 9 am to 2 pm, 6 pm to 9 pm; closed Sunday & Monday.
Vegetarian Café. Vegan-friendly. Gourmet.
Menu: Soups, salads, Garden Burgers, sandwiches and pasta.
Comments: Food gets high ratings. Friendly, efficient service. Nice people.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Reservations highly suggested for dinner. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.

King & I
4-901 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai Island
808-822-1642
Hours: Daily 4:30 pm to 9:15 pm
Thai. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Noodles & tofu dishes, Sweet & Sour Soup, eggplant dishes and Mixed Vegetable Curry.
Comments: The food can be quite spicy.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: It is located in the center of Waipouli, seven miles north of Lihue.

Mango Mamas Café
4460 Hookui Street, Kilauea (North Shore)
808-828-1020
Hours: Monday to Saturday 7 am to 6 pm
Closed Sunday.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, Hummus Sandwich, Tempeh Sandwich and Boca
Burgers.

Norberto's El Café
4-1373 Kuhio Highway (Route 56), Kapaa
808-822-3362
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm
Closed Monday.
Mexican. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Burritos, Taro Enchilada and other Mexican dishes. Beans and rice are vegetarian. Has an eggplant dish.
Comments: Does not cook with animal fats.
Directions: Right in the middle of town.

Papaya's Natural Food Café
4-831 Kuhio Highway (Route 56), Kapaa (East Side)
808-823-0190
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce.
Menu: Main dishes and salads sold by the pound. Homemade breads, soups, sandwiches and salads. Fresh juices.
Comments: It is the largest natural food store on Kanai Island. The deli is really good. Has hot dishes. Often uses organic produce in cooking.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has tables outside. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: This place is on the main Hwy coming through town. A mile south of the downtown. Kapaa is on the east shore, in the center part of the island.

Postcard Café
5-5075 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai
808-826-1191
Web site: www.postcardscafe.com
Hours: Daily 8 am to 11 am, 6 pm to 9 pm
Natural Foods. International, Asian, Japanese, Mexican, Italian. Vegan friendly. Not pure vegetarian. Vegan dishes.
Menu: Has a wide variety of vegetarian dishes. Veggie burgers, Spring Rolls, soups, salads, Grilled Vegetables, quesadillas, enchiladas and other dishes. Fresh juices, cappuccino and espresso. Freshly made baked goods.
Comments: Local organic produce used when possible. Healthy food. Many of the dishes are vegan. Romantic. Patio has beautiful mountain views. Has old Kauai photographs that used to be in a now closed museum.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DC, MC, VISA. Price: $$-$$$.
Directions: This place is at the end of Rte 56 on the north shore of the island.

Sunshine Farmers' Market
808-245-3212.
It is held in a different place each day and you have to call for information.

Zababaz One World Café (Surf Café)
Ching Young Village, 5300 Ka Haku Road, Kuhio Highway, Hanalei (Route 56) (North Shore)
808-826-1999
Hours: Daily 7 am to 9 pm
Vegan-friendly International, Italian. Mainly vegan except the ice cream.
Menu: Salads, wraps, Tofu dishes, Stir-fry dishes, Mexican dishes, quesadillas, Falafel Plate and daily specials.
Comments: Good value.
Directions: This place is at the end of Rte 56 on the north shore of the island.

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