Very Vegan Eateries on Oʻahu - 2022 update!

The vegan scene on Oʻahu is flourishing, and weʻre here for it! Since our very first post of Very Vegan Eateries back in 2018 (almost 4 years ago!!) the options have grown from 13 very vegan eateries to 32 and counting…

Thereʻs so many delicious restaurants, cafeʻs, farmersʻ market booths, pop ups, and meal prep services to satisfy your plant-based taste buds. Most of them are locally owned, too! Itʻs the local (acerola or surinam) cherry on top ; )

In continuing to curate this offering for the community, weʻve learned that the plant-based scene in Hawaiʻi is super dynamic. This is very much a living graphic — even while writing this blog post, we had to update it (twice!). Depending on when you read this, some eateries may have closed, opened, or expanded. OK enough talk, more eats.

Weʻre proud to present Very Vegan Eateries on Oʻahu 2022:

We hope this community will continue to grow, just like the movement. The eateries are linked here for your exploration:

  1. Tane Vegan Izakaya - vegan Japanese food and sushi

  2. Juicy Brew - changing menu with ready to-go options using local and seasonal produce; weekend brunches are the best

  3. ʻUmeke Market - local style plant-based plate lunch

  4. The Cosmic Kitchen - organic, vegan cafe located in Celestial Natural Foods store

  5. Banán - plant-based frozen goodness (nice cream, smoothies, floats)

  6. ʻŌlena Cafe - fresh juice, coffee, açaí bowls made with love

  7. Peace Cafe - vegan home cooking with pure and simple ingredients

  8. Beet Box Cafe - a menu with something for everyone, forever evolving weekend menus

  9. Raised by the Waves - eco-cafe serving a variety of nutritious organic/locally source plant based goodness

  10. Restaurant AV - unique gastronomic experience in the form of an ever-changing 14-16 course tasting menu ($$$$)

  11. Blondieʻs Vegan Kitchen - food truck turned brick and mortar with their own brand of vegan eggs, meats, cheeses (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free)

  12. Plant-based Paradise - vegan cafe attached to a yoga studio (our idea of a healthy day); Kailua and Kaimukī options

  13. Favorites Hawaiʻi - local style frozen favorites (dairy-free soft serve, shave ice, shakes, açaí bowls)

  14. Leahi Health - organic, locally sourced fresh menu (smoothies, salads, pita “tacos”)

  15. Muki Dogs - plant-based hot dog stand

  16. Holey Grail - the original taro donut with rotating, seasonal flavors and drink options

  17. Little Vessels Co. - handmade, homemade donuts with coconut milk and oil

  18. Veggi Dogs - plant-based hot dog stand

  19. Simple Joy - variety east meets west menu

  20. Honobono - limited shokudo pop-up, all homemade, all delicious!

  21. Badass Burgers - burgers and local kine grindz

  22. Happy Vegan Hawaiʻi - homemade meal prep

  23. Liʻiliʻi Donuts + Cafe - all gluten-free donuts, nut milks, and savory menu

  24. Surferʻs Wife Kitchen - Middle Eastern flavors and FAWAFFLES!

  25. What it Dough - All vegan pizza with all homemade toppings

  26. Thuong An Lac - Vietnamese restaurant

  27. LA2HI Grindz - LA style street food

  28. Level V - Local style, vegan plate lunches

  29. 7 Vegans HI - Filipino and local style savory and sweets noms

  30. Middle Eats - organic, fresh Egyptian food with locally grown veggies

  31. Nina Cucina - gourmet meal prep delivery service, all made from scratch

  32. Loving Hut - chain of independently owned vegan restaurants

Eat well and Be well <3

Doorae Shin