Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Buffet
Fast food
Salad bar
Inside the natural food grocery market is a deli and juice counter, and also a hot food and salad bar - pay for food by weight. Vegan baked goods available. Dairy is used in some food but no eggs. The store part is open til 10pm. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm.
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72 Reviews
First Review by ShiraM
DeanJen
Points +5649
Awesome selection of vegan items. - Edit
Not as impressive as the Kailua location.
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agipany
Points +1302
I am impressed - Edit
Buffet is impressive! everything is labeled clearly vegan or not! I had some lasagne and it was great!
Read morePros: Loads of options , Nice stuff, Great food
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irplonk96
Points +2994
Yummmm - Edit
It was a little pricy ($10.99/lb), but everything was so delicious. As mentioned, everything is labeled, and most of the food items are vegan. I also got a guava cheesecake. I enjoyed every bite. 😁
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: No scales to weigh items as you go, Pricy
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JustVegan937
Points +167
So good!! - Edit
I just wish this business could expand all over the world!! The employees here are really friendly and knowledgeable. The food is healthy and fresh.
Read morePros: Many choices, All vegetarian/vegan groceries and deli
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Sarkis
Points +28
Overwhelmed! - Edit
So many vegan options to choose from and very delicious. Heaven for vegans.
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ZoeJohn
Points +268
Best hot bar/salad bar ever! - Edit
Vegan Dahl, spicy tofu, vegan gf pizza and all the salad and rice items you could ever need... definitely will be back 🌱
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Vegan salad dressings on POINT!, Friendly staff
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KiarnaFarr
Points +38
Great selection! - Edit
Considering it’s based in Hawaii and organic the prices aren’t too bad!
Read moreLove that I can walk in there and buy vegan alternatives to everything and anything!
And love the buffet bar of hot food!
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JeffVegsource
Points +76
Amazing Hot Bar - Edit
Ate here several times during a week in Honolulu and loved it every time. The hot bar is loaded with tasty vegan items, and I ordered different burgers from the deli there. They were all amazing. Can’t go wrong here, it’s better than Whole Foods in terms of eating there.
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ashlinmichelle7
Points +885
Heaven - Edit
Delicious but expensive. Everything is labeled vegan or not. I got excited and fill my plate and ended up paying 30$ for my food and a 16oz drink. I’m a big eater but I didn’t even get full and I ate every bite. But that’s my only complaint is the the price. Service wasn’t the friendliest but they were busy. Definitely order off the menu if on a budget.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious , Fresh
Cons: Expensive if you get the build your own plate
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SoWo1999
Points +677
Great store and cafe - Edit
I stopped into this store when on vacation in May 2017 and I was so glad that I did! They have a huge variety of vegan options, including their little cafe with quite a large selection of foods. I went twice and had their buffet, they had curry the first time I went and I have to say it was one of the most flavorful and delicious curries I've ever had! It was the reason I went back the second time, but unfortunately they didn't serve it the next time I went. I was able to pick up lots of groceries to take back to the hotel and was very happy with this store!
Read morePros: Large buffet of delicious vegan options, Store with tons of vegan options
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greenshoes
Points +474
No dead bodies - Edit
A supermarket completely vegetarian. With normal stuff. This is paradise! The hot bar also had more than enough vegan options (came here 3 days in a row) and there was vegan pizza. Not so strong on the pre-packed side and salads not plenty.
Read morePros: All vegetarian, Seating inside, so you can pause shopping
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JenniferCaroline
Points +27
amazing - Edit
Great store and amazing food 😍
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Wilmarie.g.g
Points +219
great vegan options - Edit
vegetarian supermarket where you can find most vegan products avail on the market. Plenty of vegan options in the hot food bar, baked goods and made to order counter.
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Veg4Jay
Points +2171
Good Variety and Nice Food - Edit
Health Food store with nice salad bar and hot entrée food bar. These selections are plentiful and yummy. Their are are good selection of vegan options within the mix. The prices are reasonable, the store is inviting and the staff are friendly.
Read morePros: Good selection and well priced, Nice environment and pleasant staff, Easy access
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Vegan BB
Points +87
I love this chain - Edit
It's not cheap, but it is high quality. It is simply my favorite place to shop for special groceries, and to get a meal in the buffet/bakery. There are so many vegan and gluten free options, so I know I can always go there and get a lunch or dinner that tastes so good, and also won't make me sick. The pizza is my favorite. They have ripe tropical fruit, and also every option you could possibly imagine for baking and even vegan junk food.
Read morePros: Huge selection and variety for baking, Vegan toiletries, Buffet/bakery and outdoor seating
Cons: Pricey
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VeganMermaid913
Points +34
Its Vegan Paraadise, can I live here ? ? - Edit
I've been a customer of Down to Earth Hawaii for over 13 yrs. I've even taught cooking classes here occasionally as I used to be a vegan chef. Down to Earth is by far the best vegan/vegetarian eatery in Hawaii. Its also a vegetarian grocery store, but given our limited vegan restaurant options here, DTE hits the spot everytime. I esp. love their vegan-g-free pizza, curries on the hot bar, curry fried rice, fresh and organic salad bar ingredients, smoothies, deli sandwiches and overall vibe. The staff are always so friendly and lovely and the place is all vegetarian so you feel great giving them your money. I can't say enough great things about Down to Earth, I wish I could move into the store and live there sometimes😉
Read morePros: All vegetarian/vegan grocer and deli, Amazing buffet and salad bar, tons of local and organic products
Cons: nothing !
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myra975
Points +1790
Down to Earth Organic and Natural - King Street - Edit
This location seemed more expensive than the other locations that I have visited so far. There is parking on the ground level if you can find it but additional parking is just up the ramp. The garage parking has a parking attendant that hands out tickets (make sure to get your ticket validated at check out and bring it back to the attendant). Nice location for students at UH and residents living near by. Down to Earth does have a reward card program - free to sign up. This location has a hot and and cold bar - $9.99/lb. There are also vegan pizza options, baked goods, a smoothie and sandwich bar, wellness area and a good sized produce section.
Read morePros: Vegan Items
Cons: Pricey
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knockout_mice
Points +20
try their pizza - Edit
this is a great place to get vitamins or groceries but I really look forward to their vegan gluten free pizza and other lunch items. the staff are also really great and super helpful
Read morePros: lots of vegan optionsgood pricesfriendly folks
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ssluchansky
Points +546
Great use of small space - Edit
The space may be compact but Down to Earth's Cafe has much to offer vegetarians and great vegan offerings. The hot bar has about a dozen offerings and several are always vegan, including variations on tofu. Good vegetables in both the hot bar and the excellent salad bar. And, the variety of vegan baked goods is stunning, including several kinds of cheesecake, apple pie, cookies (even carob), and others. There are also several soups available. At the cafe counter, there are a good variety of sandwiches and other dishes, including a great veg hot dog. The counter also offers excellent smoothies and a good variety of juices and coffee/tea drinks. The store also has sandwiches and other dishes ready for carry-out. There are a few outdoor tables and a small dining area upstairs. This is an excellent option for vegetarians/vegans and is well-located not far from the University of Hawaii-Manoa campus.
Read morePros: Very good hot bar, Excellent salad bar, Amazing vegan baked goods
Cons: Seating can be difficult when busy, Can be very crowded
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WendyDixon
Points +36
I love this location! - Edit
(No longer live in Hawaii)
Read moreI didn't live close by to this location, but I loved visiting when I was.
It has different options than the one in Pearl City, but I always feel more 'in' with the cool vegans when I visit this one! haha!
It's just really cute.
I appreciate the parking as well.
Pros: awesome location, vegan!
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vikram0228
Points +47
Amazing. Highly Recommend - Edit
We are vegetarians (no poultry but dairy allowed). Down to Earth is the best place. We will come here for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the rest of our stay in Waikiki
Read morePros: Huge Selection, Low Prices
Cons: None
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DollyWiggles
Points +604
Vegan heaven - Edit
I sound like the character Stefon from SNL, but, this place has everything.
Read moreSeriously amazed at the selection at this all Vegetarian Natural foods store and café. Most of the food available is vegan and it's all labeled. So many vegan baked goods too, which I always find is the hardest to find while travelling, especially in Honolulu. I don't know if it's always like this, but also all the soups in their buffet were vegan and they also have vegan cornbread!
Needless to say, I'm very impressed with this place and I will definitely frequent it.
Bonus:they have outdoor seating and free parking
Pros: great selection: huge vegan selection, super friendly staff, free parking at rear
Cons: I wish it were closer to where I stay :P
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TheVeganPeach
Points +9891
Amazing - Edit
This place is seriously a vegans dream come true! Friendly service with amazing selection. They have a full vegetarian buffet style deli where you can scoop your own meals or order from their counter. Also has baked goods which they mark vegan if they are vegan. Full freezer, cruelty-free beauty, cereal, baking products, everything!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Delicious
Cons: Serves milk and eggs
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Eviecus
Points +83
Really convenient - Edit
There are numerous options for vegetarians and vegans here. There is a deli where you can get sandwiches, wraps etc. made - my husband got a rainforest sub which was very tasty. I got an avocado wrap - it was very nice but they put on way too much mustard. Another day we got some hot and cold food from the buffet - we got (all vegan) rice paper rolls, sushi, rice with veggies, potato cubes, coleslaw and some stir fry - all very tasty. We also bought some other items here such as cereal/energy bars and juice so it was really handy to get everything all in one place.
Read morePros: Good choice, good value
Cons: location a little far from hotel
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SeviNicoleRoesch
Points +23
I love down to Earth - Edit
As a vegan and someone who appreciated natural items I can say that I have always loved shopping at DTE. They have just about anything you could ask for from vitamins to shampoo to produce.
Read morePros: great selection, great location
Cons: a bit pricey
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DaniM
Points +2070
Amazing! - Edit
Amazing like every Down to earth store!
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TillieGarafola
Points +32
Fresh food - Edit
Each day provided a discount of some sort. The menu was extensive with smoothies, vegetarian sandwiches/wraps, soups, acai berry items and the buffet offered tofu dishes and salad toppings. The options were endless. Parking was ample, and hours were sufficient for breakfast through dinner.
Read morePros: Variety, Value, Outdoor seating
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