Dan Moore, North Shore resident and winner of the 2005 Billabong XXL award, shares his top places to eat in Haleiwa:
Cholo’s Homestyle Mexican Grill
(808) 637- 3059 “Incredible Mexican Food”
Haleiwa Joe’s
(808) 637-8005 “Some of the best food in Haleiwa. Their service is terrific.”
Kua Aina Burger
(808) 637-6067 “They make the best hamburgers.”
Café Haleiwa
(808) 637-5516 “For your morning breakfast — and they serve lunch as well — Café Haleiwa is a great little local spot.”
Haleiwa Eats
(808) 637-4247 “Offers fantastic Thai Food.”
Matsumoto’s Shave Ice*
(808) 637-4827 “Probably one of the most famous stores in Haleiwa. Visitors from around the world will stand in line for one little shave ice. It really is good stuff.”
*”Shave ice” is a local treat like a snow cone, except the ice is much more finely shaved. Colorful syrups are poured on top while ice cream, mochi or azuki beans are placed on the bottom.