Kono’s Northshore brings the spirit of Hawaiʻi to Kailua with a relaxed, welcoming dining experience centered on slow-roasted pork sandwiches, hearty platters, and other island-inspired favorites.
This is the kind of Hawaiian restaurant that feels easy to love from the moment you arrive: casual, cozy, and on trend, with a laid-back atmosphere that makes it just as appealing for a quick breakfast stop as it is for a leisurely dinner with friends or family.
Known for serving local specialties and delivering fast, friendly service, Kono’s Northshore offers the kind of food and experience that keeps guests coming back for more. With breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and catering available, it’s a versatile destination that fits nearly any craving or occasion.
The menu is built to satisfy a wide range of tastes, whether you’re after comfort food, a healthy option, a coffee break, or a quick bite on the go.
Beer, coffee, and a variety of meal options make it easy to settle in and enjoy the day, while solo diners, groups, and families alike can find something to appreciate.
Guests can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, and on-site services, giving customers flexible ways to enjoy their meal however they prefer. Accepting reservations and offering convenient payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, Kono’s Northshore makes dining simple, smooth, and stress-free.
Accessibility is also a priority, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and seating helping ensure a comfortable visit for more guests. The presence of restrooms and seating adds to the overall ease of the experience, making it a practical and inviting choice for everyday dining or special outings.
Backed by a strong 4.5-star rating from 1,436 reviews, Kono’s Northshore has earned a reputation for quality, consistency, and hospitality. Conveniently located at 131 Hekili St #102 in Kailua, HI, and reachable at +1 808-261-1144, it stands out as a dependable Hawaiian restaurant where authentic flavors, efficient service, and a warm atmosphere come together beautifully.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Kono's Northshore
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Bacon, egg, avocado, cheese, ham, toasted french roll with butter
2 biscuits, bacon, eggs topped with our white sausage gravy
1 biscuit, bacon, eggs wrapped up in a warm tortilla with our white sausage gravy
3 biscuits with egg and cheese, each containing one of our different meats: 12-hour slow-roasted pulled kalua pork, bacon, and Portuguese sausage
Avocado, cream cheese, clover sprouts, tomato, cucumber
Avocado, cream cheese, tomato, turkey, mesclun salad, red onion
Cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onions, tomato, capers
12-hour slow roasted pulled kalua pork & bacon
Bacon, bacon &more bacon
A whole lotta 12-hour slow roasted pulled kalua pork
Portuguese sausage & even more Portuguese sausage
Tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers
Tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, and bacon
Potatoes, eggs and cheese
Chorizo, eggs, bacon, cheese and salsa
Choice: 12-hour slow-roasted kalua pulled pork or pulled chicken, 3 lightly toasted sweet rolls, guava BBQ sauce, slaw
3 soft shell corn tacos with a thinly cut cabbage with papaya seed dressing, juicy kalua pork, shredded cheese, guava BBQ sauce, and topped with cilantro, onions, and tomatoes
Choice: 12-hour slow-roasted kalua pulled pork or pulled chicken, guava BBQ sauce, white rice, cheese, and grilled onions in a flour tortilla
Salad greens, cheese, tomato, cucumber, avocado, clover sprouts, and papaya seed dressing in a flour tortilla
Salad greens, cheese, tomato, turkey, bacon, and ranch in a flour tortilla
Choice: 12-hour slow-roasted Kalua pulled pork or pulled chicken, guava BBQ sauce, grilled onions, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and sour cream in a tortilla.
Choice: 12-hour slow-roasted kalua pulled pork or pulled chicken guava BBQ sauce, grilled onions, and slaw
12-hour slow-roasted kalua pulled pork, ham, bacon, guava BBQ sauce, cheese, and slaw
Turkey breast slices, cheese, bacon, tomato, and mayo
Turkey breast slices, cheese, avocado, tomato, and mayo
Avocado, bacon, mesclun salad, tomato, mayo
Mesclun salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, homemade papaya seed dressing, and a pile of 12-hour slow-roasted kalua pulled pork
12-hour slow-roasted kalua pulled pork, white rice, mesclun salad, homemade guava BBQ sauce, and homemade papaya seed dressing
12-hour slow-roasted kalua pulled pork and cabbage mix, white rice, side of guava BBQ sauce
Heaping pile of nachos with 12 hour pulled pork, guava BBQ sauce, cheese, topped with tomatoes, onions, sour cream, jalapeños
OJ, STRAWBERRY, BANANA, ICE CREAM
STRAWBERRY, LIME, PAPAYA, ICE CREAM
OJ, PINEAPPLE, BANANA, ICE CREAM
Iced coffee, milk, ice cream, chocolate or caramel
Hot or iced. Hot coffees: vanilla macadamia nut or waialua Iced coffee: vanilla macadamia nut
Hear from our valued guests
I had original Old school sandwitch, BBQ chicken sliders and POG (passion fruit + guava + Orange juice. Sandwitches were muaahloha…. (Great….)👌 I didnt like the juice, It was not the best I had in Hawaii. Store Manager and staff were sweet. Manager checked with me and other people dining in about food 🥰
Excellent flavors and portion sizes. We got the Kalua nachos, Old School, Turkey Bacon Melt, and the BEACH sandwich. Bread was soft and chewy. Nachos were enough to share. Parking was limited, but there is parking behind the building.
This Hawaiian Bowl was so good! Pork was tender and flavorful. Rice was cooked well and cabbage added a nice crunch. The thing that took it over was the guava BBQ sauce. I could drink the sauce, it was that good! The guy at the counter was really nice and patient. For the lemonade/limeade I asked what would pair well with the guava flavor and he recommended the lime. He wasn’t wrong. Definitely come here!
Hubby and I stopped in for lunch after a morning at nearby Kailua Beach and had a nice lunch at Kono's. We split the pork plate which included their 12-hour roasted pork, rice, mac salad, and green salad. We loved how tender the meat was, and especially loved both the guava BBQ sauce and papaya dressing. The shop is fairly small, however we were able to find seats. The girl at the counter was very friendly. Unfortunately they were too backed up with orders so shortly after our arrival was placed they had to temporarily stop taking orders. Too bad because we enjoyed our lunch. There's plenty of parking either along the street or a lot a few doors down. Would return.
We loved this place and will definitely be back to try more things. Really great food, really fantastic staff. The nachos were a great portion and so much flavor. The bomber was my husband's favorite, and the tacos were really yummy. The only part that I would say was not the greatest was the corn tortillas. The limeade was so yummy and the peanut butter cup milkshake was delicious as well
Took my friend that was visiting out of town here because I enjoyed my first visit in Haleiwa. He got the Kailua sliders, which he demolished before I got a pic. I took a suggested sale from the cashier, she said try the Pig on Grass. I will say I just like the pulled pork, the papaya dressing was pretty good but I think the only thing that threw me off was the guava bbq sauce. That's why I gave 4 stars because in my rule book, "sauce is boss" and this wasn't a very banging sauce. The ratio of ketchup was so dominant I didn't felt like I was degrading their amazing pulled pork. So I just annexed the guava bbq sauce and it remained in the closed ramekin. Overall the cashier was amazing made the initial contact effortlessly positive but the star is always that pork. Will be back to try her other suggestion.
Best breakfast place in Kailua!!! Good recommendation from the counter staff. Enjoyed the vanilla coffee and a 2biscuit, bacon and eggs plate. Boomzzzzz!!! Yums.
I went a few weeks ago and it was a chill place and they let us take our time deciding. I am not use to that from where I am so I didn’t know what to do at first. The nachos had a lot of meat and were delicious they could definitely feed two people. I got a sandwich with chips. It was big as well they have good portions for the amount you pay. The meat was very tender and flavorful. The milkshake I got was the strawberry cheesecake it was nice and sweet to end my meal with. I would stop by again for a good bite.
Stopped by for a quick low key bite to eat, we shared the nachos and each got a lemonade, pineapple and guava. The gal made our nachos with love and pointed out she makes them in layers for maximum cheesiness. I appreciated the care and the guava bbq sauce was fantastic!
Absolutely amazing BBQ. Hands down some of the best pulled pork I’ve ever had and the BBQ Sauce is incredible. You HAVE to try it. Good little shops next door too!
Common questions about Kono's Northshore
Kono's Northshore is located at 131 Hekili St #102, Kailua, HI 96734, United States, Kailua, HI, United States.
You can reach Kono's Northshore by calling +1 808-261-1144.
Kono's Northshore has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1436 customer reviews.
Kono's Northshore features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Kono's Northshore features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Kono's Northshore features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
Kono's Northshore features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Kono's Northshore features the following offerings: Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite.
Kono's Northshore features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Kono's Northshore features the following amenities: Restroom.
Kono's Northshore features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Kono's Northshore features the following crowd: Family friendly, Tourists, University students.
Kono's Northshore features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Kono's Northshore features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Kono's Northshore features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Kono's Northshore features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
Kono's Northshore features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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