A Must Stop When in Waikiki: One Stop Shop, Dine and Drink
Dear Polite Traveler,
When my hubby and I heard that a
“super” ABC Store will open soon in Waikiki, we were
ecstatic. Learning that it would be open
upon our return, we knew what our first mission would be: get there as soon as
our bags are unpacked. And, we did. What we found was exactly what was needed—a
full market, a grab-and-go market, wine and spirit shop, a bakery with
beverages, a full restaurant, with full bar, and simpler fare, such as pizza
and sandwiches.
Note: All these stores and
restaurants are within steps of one another.
In fact, Chill, Island Gourmet Coffee, and the Bakery share the same
counters—built in an “L” shape. Thus,
one can grab a pastry from the Bakery, order a cup of Kona coffee from Island Gourmet
Coffee and choose a cup of gelato from Chill all at once.
Note: Follow CDC guidelines when visiting. Always wear your face mask when in public.
Great little ABC Store
This ABC appears a bit higher end
than the typical ABC with its perfectly arranged produce and fine gourmet
foods. Their cheese selection was
impressive.
Daily 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Find the best wines and spirits in The Vault
They even have the excellent Far Niente and Clos Du Val Cabernet for a
reasonable price.
Daily 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Be in and out fast with Dash—fast and
fresh
Just need a fast ready-made gourmet
sandwich, sophisticated salad, or bottle of water? How about cut fruit in a glass or pastry
wrapped and ready to go? Find it here at
the Dash.
Daily 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Chill out at Chill
Find unique Teapresso Boba
beverages, various iced teas, lemonade and gelato at Chill. The gelato is the best I tasted in Honolulu.
Daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Need some Joe or soothing tea, try Island
Gourmet Coffee
Island serves only the finest Kona
Coffee and tea are grown locally
Daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Yummy treats await those who visit the Bakery
It’s difficult to choose a treat
when faced with freshly baked Malasada (especially those filled with coconut
cream), donuts, breads, scones, and cookies.
All are delicious. On our first
visit, I had to try a Malasada since I had seen them on the Hawaii Five-O
television show. Lucky for us, two were
misshapen, so the young man at the counter gave us three for the price of
one. Yum! In earnest, they are so dense and filling, I
could only eat part of one.
Check out the doughnut schedule per
their website.
Only the best at Ono’s Burger
Bar
So much better than the typical fast-food fare, these are
made from free-range beef that results in juicy burgers served on brioche buns. We had ours with their garlic fries—pure
heaven.
They also have chicken, fish, and veggie burgers.
Mon - Sun... 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Our favorite is Spitfire
Rotisserie and Flatbread
We tended to order the flatbread, which was always
delicious. Perfectly baked with fresh
flavors. Our favorite was the “Yes No
Meat!” $ 9 with grilled eggplant, squash, wild mushroom, kale, and tomato sauce.
They also
have:
- Plates, served with your choice of two sides for $12-$18.
- Fresh Poke bowls for $11 - $15
- Salad for $9
Note: You’ll notice many walking the streets with Spitfire’s
boxes in their hands. It’s that good!
Mon-Sun 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Fine Dining at Basalt
When I first peeked into
Basalt—around their lovely full bar—I was sure it was an over-priced upscale
venue. That’s simply not the case. Sure, the food is top-notch. But, the prices are mindboggling for
Hawaii. The highest-priced item on the
lunch menu is $23 and that’s for steak and fries! We would pay that in Davis, CA. This place is a gem. Their happy hour is even more
impressive.
Please share your experiences!
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