Most of our Kauai vacation rentals have full sized kitchens so you’ll want to stock up on your favorite foods and beverages while you’re here. Maybe try some new Hawaii foods too like poke. These bite sized pieces of raw, fresh fish are also known as “Hawaii’s soul food.”
Some of our Kauai grocery stores have familiar names like Safeway. Others will look new to you like Sueoka which has been owned by the same family for 90 years. Wherever you decide to shop you’ll see unique foods not available on the mainland. Also different are the store locations near beautiful Kauai beaches with spectacular mountain backdrops.
The first thing to decide when you arrive is how much shopping you want to do the first day. For a quick stop try the new Safeway in Lihue at Hokulei Village. If you’re ready to grocery shop for your entire Kauai vacation, you may want to consider other stores like Costco.
Kauai Shopping Tips:
- See our shopping guide to Hawaiian foods. It covers everything from fish to produce.
- Hot or Cold thermal bags are an easy way of transporting any temperature sensitive foods to your Kauai vacation rental.
- Weekly Kauai grocery sales begin Wednesday. Some of our store links below list weekly sale items.
- Plastic bags are no longer available. You may want to purchase a reusable grocery bag for your purchases.
- Safeway and Foodland offer complimentary savings cards.
- Hawaii Pineapples pass agriculture inspection and can be taken home to the mainland. Make sure they are free of soft spots and insects.
Our Island Guide to Kauai Grocery Stores
Click store links for up to date hours, directions and store coupons.
Lihue Stores Are Close to Airport
Safeway New! | 4454 Nuhou Street | Lihue | 808-246-0290
Open 24 Hours. Brand new at Hokulei Village with 122,400 square feet of shopping that includes a bank, Starbucks and deli.
Costco | 4300 Nuhou Street | Lihue | 808-241-4000
Best gas price on Kauai. Shop for local items like Anahola Granola, Koloa Rum, reef slippers, sporting goods and Aloha wear.
Times Market | 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy (Kukui Grove) | Lihue | 808-245-7777
Formerly Star Market and now better than ever with some organic foods.
Wal-Mart | 3-3300 Kuhio Hwy | Lihue | 808-246-1599
Reasonably priced beer and wine. Expanded food selection including frozen items.
Kapaa Stores (East Shore)
Big Save | 1105 Kuhio Highway (Kapaa Shopping Center) | Kapaa | 808-822-4971
Now owned by Times Market.
Foodland | 4-771 Kuhio Hwy (Waipouli Town Center) | Kapaa | 808-822-7271
Recently remodeled with new pharmacy, you’ll find good deals on fish here.
Safeway | 4-831 Kuhio Hwy (Kauai Village | Kapaa | 808-822-2464
Open 24 hours and recently remodeled. Large produce selection and familiar surroundings.
North Shore
Big Save | 5-5172 Kuhio Hwy (Ching Young Village) | Hanalei | 808-826-6652
Now owned by Times Market.
Foodland | 5-4280 Kuhio Hwy | Princeville | 808-826-9880
Largest Kauai grocery store on the North Shore with Pharmacy. Located at Princeville Center.
Harvest Market Hanalei | 5-5156 Kuhio Hwy | Hanalei | 808-826-0089
Shop for organic and natural foods in the heart of Hanalei. Check for sale items at the end of aisles.
Healthy Hut Market | 4480 Ho`okui Road | Kilauea | 808-828-6626
Featuring locally grown produce and organic and gluten free products. Located off the highway near Kilauea.
South Shore
Big Save | 5516 Koloa Rd | Koloa | 808-742-1614
Now owned by Times Market.
Kukuiula Market | 2827 Poipu Rd | Koloa | 808-742-1601
Locally owned with organic products, local produce, good meat selection and new juice bar.
Living Foods | Shops at Kukuiula | 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka | Koloa | 808-742-2323
Extensive wine selection, gourmet goods, deli, organic foods and cafe with European style menu.
Sueoka | 5392 Koloa Rd | Koloa | 808-742-1611
Serving Kauai for 90 years, shop for Asian grocery products, cut flowers/lei, liquor. Snack Shop offers burgers and plate lunches.
West Shore
Ishihara Market | 9890 Kahakai Rd | Waimea | 808-338-9915
Nice deli, bentos are popular here, a good place to stop on the way to Waimea Canyon and Polihale.
Specialty Stores
Fish Express | 3343 Kuhio Hwy | Lihue | 808-245-9918
Reasonable prices, excellent poke, also local lobster tail. Grill features plate lunches. Located across from Wal-Mart.
Hoku Food Natural Market | 4585 Lehua St. | Kapaa | 808-821-1500
Large bulk container area and assortment of organic foods. Located on a side street at the Dragon Center.
Koloa Fish Market New Location! | 3390 Poipu Rd. | Koloa | 808-742-6199
Great plate lunches and a must for fresh fish. Now in a brand new location! Closed Sundays.
Papaya’s Natural Foods New Location! | 4-901 Kuhio Hwy | Kapaa | 808-823-0190
In addition to organic foods, check out their cafe and salad bar. This new location is on the highway past Kauai Village.
Princeville Wine Market | 5-4280 Kuhio (Princeville Shopping Center at South Entrance) | Princeville | 808-826-0040
Fine wine, cigars, specialty liquors, craft beer, artisanal cheese, chocolate and more. Shop for wine online too.
The Wine Shop | 5470 Koloa Rd. | Koloa | 808-742-7305
Best selection and variety of wine. Located across from the Koloa Post Office.
To book a stay at our Kauai vacation rentals, we invite you to call us at 800-325-5701. You can also visit our website to see our latest Kauai deals and live Kauai webcam with the best view of the Poipu Beach coastline.