Located at reasonable intervals along the way are several clean and well maintained covered picnic areas, bike racks, and comfort stations. Ke Ala Hele Makalae provides a great atmosphere for eating and welcomes you to bring your own meal to enjoy. Grab some food to go from your favorite restaurant, have a picnic, or bring a meal from home, the oceanfront setting will not disappoint!

Kauai Bike Path Covered Pavilions and Picnic Tables

Places to Eat Along the Kauai Bike Path in Kapaa

Regardless on how far you decide to follow the path, or which side you start from, there are several dining options along the way. Fuel up before you start your Kauai Bike Path adventure, or recharge after a long, fun filled day along the Kauai Bike Path at one of the many Kapaa restaurants available. Most of the restaurants listed below are focused on places to eat along the bike path during early morning to late afternoon.
Restaurants along the Kauai Bike Path (in order of appearance starting from the north end of Kapaa town)

Paco's Tacos (Food Cart)
Category: Mexican

Authentic Mexican cuisine served from a lunch wagon. Paco's Tacos is one of the first businesses you'll see walking South from Kealia Beach to Kapa'a town. Sit at their clean, covered picnic tables and enjoy the ocean view.

• Address: 4-1638 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa'a, HI 96746
• Phone: (808) 631-7104
• Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am - 8 pm
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Dolphin Espresso (Food Cart)
Category: Coffee and Tea
Dolphin Espresso is a drive-thru coffee shop located toward the Kealia Beach side of the path. They have great, fast service with an excellent view.

• Address: 4-1602 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa'a, HI 96746
• Phone: (808) 346-1470
• Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm, Sat. 7:00am-3:00pm, Sun. 8:00am-3:00pm
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Chicken in a Barrel
Category: Barbecue

Chicken in a Barrel is located close to the Kapa'a Bike Path toward the Kealia side. A custom-made 50-gallon drum Barrel Smoker is what Chicken in a Barrel uses to cook all their featured meats. This one-of-a-kind cooking style is referred to as "Smoked Barbecue." The chicken is highly recommended.

• Address: 4-1586 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, HI. 96746
• Phone: (808) 823-0780
• Hours: M-Sat. 11am-9pm, Closed Sundays
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The Coconut Cup Juice Bar & Cafe
Category: Juice Bar, Smoothies, Sandwiches
The Coconut Cup specialize in organic, locally grown fruit smoothies, vegetable juices, gourmet sandwiches, organic salads, organic wraps, fresh cold coconuts, and organic wheat grass. They also boast what they claim to be the "best shaved ice on the island" made with frozen ionized-alkaline water and topped with fresh squeezed pineapple or mango juice, 100% natural! Call-in orders welcome!

• Address: 4-1516 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Kauai (The Hotel Coral Reef)
• Phone: (808) 823-8630
• Hours: Everyday 8am-5pm
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Kountry Kitchen
Category: American Breakfast & Brunch
Looking for a great place to eat a hot homemade breakfast? Then Kountry Kitchen is the place you want to go! One of few "only breakfast" restaurants on the east side so getting there early is better as there tends to be a line.

• Address: 1485 Kuhio Hwy. Kapaa, HI 96746
• Phone: (808) 822-3511
• Hours: Mon-Sun 6am - 1:30pm
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Bubba Burgers
Category: Burgers, American


Looking for a good burger joint while on Kauai? Bubba Burgers won't disappoint. "Always juicy, never greasy" Bubba Burgers is located smack in the middle of old Kapaa Town on Hwy 56, directly across from Kapaa Beach Park. Enjoy dining inside, or on the deck with an awesome view of the big blue Pacific Ocean. During the right season you just might even see some whales while you eat!

• Address: 4 Kuhio Hwy #104 Kapaa, Hawaii 96746
• Phone: (808) 823-0069
• Hours: Everyday 10:30am-8:00pm
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Java Kai
Category: Coffee and Tea
Java Kai in Kapa'a Town is where the locals go for the island's best coffee, organic juices, smoothies, fresh baked goods, full breakfast, lunch and more. They also offer vegan and wheat-free muffins and pastries. Try their "Go Green" smoothie, voted the best non-alcoholic drink at the 2012 Taste of Hawaii!

• Phone: (808) 823-6887
• Address: 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy. #105, Kapaa, HI 96746
• Hours: Mon.-Sat. 6am-5pm, Sundays 7am-1pm
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Mermaids Cafe
Category: Sandwiches, Vegetarian, Seafood
Mermaids Cafe is located between Java Kai and the Eastside Restaurant and serves unique, healthy, and delicious foods from around the world with island, Pan-Asian flavors. Mermaids Cafe offers a unique and fun atmosphere where you can sit and watch as your meal is prepared in front of you. Their homemade entrees, wraps, sauces, salads and beverages are made with fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

• Phone: (808) 821-2026
• Address: 4-1384 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa, HI 96746
• Hours: Everyday 11am-9pm
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Olympic Cafe
Category: American Restaurant & Cafe, Bar
Located across the street from the ABC store at the north end of Kapaa town, it's worth hunting around for this casual second-floor restaurant, which has views of the ocean and historic downtown Kapaa. The breakfasts are huge, lunches filling, and dinners reasonably priced -- the Olympic Cafe is known for big portions and small prices.

• Phone: (808) 822-5825
• Address: 4-1354 Kuhio Hwy Kapaa, HI 96746
• Hours: Everyday Mon-Fri 6am-9m, Sat-Sun 6am-10pm
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Pono Market
Category: Local, Hawaiian, Seafood
Looking to try some freshly prepared food unique to Kauai and its culture? Pono Market has all sorts of local favorites from Kalua Pork to Ahi Poke to Lau Lau. They are also a good place to stop for snacks and beverages as they have a nice selection. This place is definitely a "must go" for those of you visiting Kauai that want to try something new.

• Phone: (808) 822-4581
• Address: 4-1300 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, HI 96746
• Hours: Mon-Fri 6am - 6 pm, Sat 6am - 4 pm
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Ono Ono Shave Ice
Category: Shaved Ice
"Ono" means "delicious" in Hawaii! Ono Ono Shave Ice offers a HUGE variety of shave ice flavors (some unique flavors, too) and gives generous portion sizes. After a sun-filled day of exercising and playing on the Kauai Bike Path, this is the perfect Hawaii treat.

• Phone: (808) 822-1710
• Address: 4-1292 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, HI 96746
• Hours: Everyday 10:30am - 6:30pm
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Monico's Taqueria
Category: Mexican
Monico's Taqueria offers authentic Mexican cuisine right here on Kauai. Dine inside, outside or get your food to go. Monico's Taqueria has received the "Best of the Best" awards in 2011 and 2010 as "Best Mexican Restaurant" by MidWeek Kauai's Official People's Choice Awards.

• Phone: (808) 822-4300
• Address: 4-356 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, HI. 96746
• Hours: Tuesday through Sunday Lunch: 11am - 3pm, Dinner: 5pm - 9pm (Closed Mondays)
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