Things to Do in Kakaako, Honolulu Home to Aloha Tower, Honolulu's first skyscraper and a landmark for arriving ships. The neighborhood offers coffee shops, cocktail bars, and public markets like Southern Love, 9Bar HNL, and Māze.
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Hungry Ear Records ★ 4.8 · 261
This longtime music store offers new & used LPs & specializes in rare Hawaiian albums.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM
Kaka'ako Farmers Market ★ 4.5 · 714
Saturday-morning market offering local produce, meat & seafood, plus artisan handicraft items.
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat 8 AM – 12 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Kakaako
Moku Kitchen ★ 4.4 · 3.4k· $20–30
Cool, creative eatery serving locally sourced, modern American fare & cocktails, plus live music.
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
Aloha Beer Company ★ 4.5 · 1.3k
Chill hangout at a brewery showcasing its original beers, craft cocktails & unique pub fare.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11 PM
Sun 10 AM – 10 PM
Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room - Kaka`ako ★ 4.7 · 506· $10–20
Industrial-style craft beer bottle shop & tasting room pouring 16 draft beers & bottles, with bites.
Mon–Wed 12 PM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri 12 PM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12 PM – 9 PM
Highway Inn Kaka'ako ★ 4.5 · 2.8k· $20–30
Upbeat, casual spot dishing up an all-day menu of traditional Hawaiian fare for eat-in or takeout.
Mon–Thu 9:30 AM – 8 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 3 PM
Southern Love ★ 4.8 · 353· $20–30
A cozy eatery nestled in the heart of Kaka‘ako’s vibrant foodie scene, offering a blend of Southern warmth and the spirit of Aloha.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
Sat 8 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
Sun Closed
Bevy ★ 4.5 · 518· $20–30
Artsy, industrial-chic locale featuring inventive, handcrafted cocktails & eclectic small plates.
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 5 PM – 10 PM
Thu 5 PM – 12 AM
Fri 5 PM – 2 AM
Sat 5 PM – 2 AM
Sun Closed
Arvo Cafe ★ 4.5 · 635· $10–20
Hip, plant-filled coffee shop offering light fare such as toast with unique toppings.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 2 PM
Sat 8 AM – 2 PM
Sun 8 AM – 2 PM
9Bar HNL ★ 4.7 · 250· $1–10
A specialty coffee shop at SALT in Kaka’ako, known for quality coffee paired with rustic-style homemade baked goods.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 7 AM – 12 PM
Fri 7 AM – 1 PM
Sat 8 AM – 2 PM
Sun 8 AM – 2 PM
Sol Café · $1–10
Pitch Sports Bar ★ 4.4 · 384· $10–50
Chill, compact hangout with seasonal grub & happy hours, plus outdoor seating & live sports viewing.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 12 AM
Fri 11 AM – 2 AM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11 AM – 12 AM
Insomnia ★ 4.8 · 137· $10–20
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 2 PM
Sat 9 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
1938 Indochine ★ 4.3 · 342· $20–50
Southeast Asian delicacies served in a sophisticated eatery featuring a bar & outdoor seating.
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 10 PM
Thu–Fri 4 PM – 11 PM
Sat 4 PM – 11 PM
Sun 4 PM – 10 PM Planning time in Kakaako?
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1 Hungry Ear Records 2 Moku Kitchen 3 Aloha Beer Company 4 Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room - Kaka`ako 5 Kaka'ako Farmers Market 6 Highway Inn Kaka'ako 7 Southern Love 8 Bevy 9 Arvo Cafe 10 9Bar HNL Ready to plan Kakaako? Turn these Kakaako picks into a day-by-day Honolulu plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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