Especially in the more touristy areas, finding Vegetarian and other Healthy Food in Honolulu without spending a fortune can be a trick but it can be done. Here are our recommendations:
Ruffage Natural Foods Near the corner of Uluniu and Kuhio 2443 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 (808) 922-2042
This is a small grocery store and restaurant. They have smoothies, salads, vegetarian sandwiches, pasta and home-made soups and chili. This place has been here for more than 20 years and the couple who owns it is very sweet.
Hale Style Modern Macrobiotics Off Keeaumoku Steet between Walmart and Ala Moana Shopping Center 1427 Makaloa Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 (808) 924-1555 www.halemacro.com
This place is a little hidden but the food is great and the staff is wonderful! The Chef and most of the staff are from Japan and they emphasize Macrobiotic food principles and abandoning the use of refined sugar all together. Don't worry, they still make delicious desserts.
Vim-N-Vigor Ala Moana Shopping Center Street level near the Post Office and Sears 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard #1014 Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 (808) 955-3600
Health food store with a lunchtime cafe that serves smoothies, sandwiches, burritos and salads. They have a small grocery area and a large selection of supplements.
Le Jardin Ground floor of the Hyatt across from the waterfall 2424 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 (808) 921-2236
Great smoothies, fresh squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, sandwiches and French crepes.
Lifestream Natural Foods 702 Kapahulu Avenue (at Date Street) Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 (808) 732-6253
Large selection of supplements, teas and some food, mostly dry goods. Very good spot to get healthy snacks.
Whole Foods Ground level of the Kahala Mall 4211 Waialae Ave Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 (808) 738-0820
This national chain finally has a location on Oahu! Sushi (brown rice available), deli, bakery, smoothie counter, cafe plus a large grocery store full of natural food, including gluten free food. Great wine and cheese departments.
Jewel or Juice at the corner of Koko Head and Waialae 3619 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 (808) 734-1700
Our favorite local smoothie shop. All different flavors of fresh smoothies and juices. This is a small shop owned and managed by a local couple who are always friendly.
Fruit smoothies Fruit smoothies are a very popular healthy food in Honolulu and you can get them in all types of restaurants, not just the ones listed on this page. Another favorite smoothie spot is Jamba Juice which has quite a few locations all around. They have a large selection and just make great smoothies.
Many places can use juice or soymilk instead of regular milk and/or yogurt if you prefer a non-dairy smoothie.
Japanese and Sushi Restaurants Even if you aren't keen on raw fish, you can get some great, healthy food at Japanese places, including vegetable rolls, miso soup, tea and seaweed salads.