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Kaimuki in Honolulu

Things to Do in Kaimuki, Honolulu

A mixed neighborhood with a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops along Waialae Avenue. It's safe for walking, has parks with sports facilities, and is close to Diamond Head and the Honolulu Farmers Market.

A mixed neighborhood with a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops along Waialae Avenue. It's safe for walking, has parks with sports facilities, and is close to Diamond Head and the Honolulu Farmers Market.

  • Honolulu Piercing CompanyHonolulu Piercing CompanySpecialty Store
  • Island-Boy shopIsland-Boy shopAntique Market
  • da Shop: books + curiositiesda Shop: books + curiositiesBookstore
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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Kaimuki

  • Honolulu Piercing Company in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Honolulu Piercing Company

    ★ 4.9 · 167
    Specialty Store
    Every day
    11 AM – 7 PM
  • Island-Boy shop in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Island-Boy shop

    Antique Market

    A lifestyle boutique retailer in Honolulu, Hawaii, offering high-quality gifts and objects from local artists, artisans, makers, designers, and vintage.

    Every day
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • da Shop: books + curiosities in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    da Shop: books + curiosities

    ★ 4.8 · 111
    Bookstore

    Nestled in the vibrant Kaimukī neighborhood, da Shop: books + curiosities features a diverse selection of local, national and international bestselling titles for all ages.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
  • Crack Seed Store in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Crack Seed Store

    ★ 4.6 · 175
    Chocolate Shop

    Mom-&-pop shop known for its wide range of crack seed, which is a popular preserved fruit snack.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Kaimuki Dry Goods Ltd in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Kaimuki Dry Goods Ltd

    ★ 4.5 · 141
    Art Supply

    Textile store offering a variety of modern & traditional prints & patterns, plus sewing accessories.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Kaimuki

  • The Honey Bar by Mānoa Honey & Mead in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    The Honey Bar by Mānoa Honey & Mead

    Winery & Brewery· $10–20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    12 PM – 8 PM
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM
  • The Pig and The Lady in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    The Pig and The Lady

    ★ 4.4 · 2.7k
    Vietnamese· $20–70

    Featuring globally accented, modern Vietnamese cooking in a lively setting with communal tables.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Wed–Fri
    11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Kaimuki Shokudo in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Kaimuki Shokudo

    ★ 4.7 · 503
    Japanese· $20–70
    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 12 AM
  • Miro Kaimuki - The Counter in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Miro Kaimuki - The Counter

    ★ 4.7 · 408
    Restaurant· $100+

    Serene French bistro featuring Japanese-influenced fixed-price menus & a BYOB policy.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    6 PM – 6:30 PM
    Sat
    6 PM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Koko Head Cafe in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Koko Head Cafe

    ★ 4.5 · 2.2k
    Brunch· $20–30

    Celeb chef Lee Anne Wong runs this brunch stop for breakfast udon, congee & other Pan-Asian eats.

    Mon
    8 AM – 1 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Tue–Thu
    8 AM – 1 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 1 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

    ★ 4.6 · 567
    Pastry Shop

    Scooping house-made ice cream, this dessert spot also offers baked goods including malasadas.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7 PM
  • The Curb Kaimuki in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    The Curb Kaimuki

    ★ 4.6 · 499
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Cozy cafes for locally roasted & international coffee drinks, plus a few baked goods.

    Mon–Fri
    6:30 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 2 PM
  • Talk Kaimuki in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Talk Kaimuki

    ★ 4.5 · 639
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Neighborhood spot serving up baked goods, sandwiches & coffee drinks in a laid-back atmosphere.

    Mon–Fri
    6 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 4 PM
  • Juicy Brew in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Juicy Brew

    ★ 4.7 · 259
    Vegan· $10–20
    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7:30 PM
  • North Shore Grinds in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    North Shore Grinds

    ★ 4.7 · 229
    Hawaiian· $10–20

    A Hawaiian restaurant known for traditional Hawaiian plates, including chicken katsu, smoked meat, kalua pig, and mac salad, with options for takeout.

    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Kim Chee Restaurant No 2 in Kaimuki, Honolulu

    Kim Chee Restaurant No 2

    ★ 4.4 · 336
    Korean· $10–20
    Mon
    10:30 AM – 7:45 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10:30 AM – 7:45 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 7:45 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 7:45 PM
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Map of Kaimuki with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Honolulu Piercing Company
  2. 2Island-Boy shop
  3. 3da Shop: books + curiosities
  4. 4The Honey Bar by Mānoa Honey & Mead
  5. 5The Pig and The Lady
  6. 6Kaimuki Shokudo
  7. 7Miro Kaimuki - The Counter
  8. 8Koko Head Cafe
  9. 9Crack Seed Store
  10. 10Kaimuki Dry Goods Ltd

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