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Papaya's Natural Foods & Cafe

4-831 Kuhio Hwy, Kaua'i Village Shopping Center, Kapaa, Kauai, HI
808-823-0190
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Ranked #10 of 79 restaurants in Kapaa
Price range: S$0 - S$12
Cuisines: Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian, Café
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Takeout
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Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining options: Takeout
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Hawaii
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24 reviews 24 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Papaya's has everything you need to start that new direction in your life, healthy living. From organic vegetables to every herb and vitamin imaginable, this is where I go to stock up. The hot food bar is fabulous, dressings are always made in-house and fresh. Cold sandwiches are available as well. Covered seating outside allows you to watch your kids... More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

Great range of fresh and veggie fare. Excellent salad bar. It is a little hidden at the end of the parking lot, but worth seeking out. Great range of fresh and veggie fare. Excellent salad bar. It is a little hidden at the end of the parking lot, but worth seeking out.

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Kelowna
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64 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

If you look for local organic produce and any organic or gluten free items, this is your place. The store has everything, if you look for health conscious choices for self catering. It also has an area that offers carry out food items.We found the salad bar adequate but not outstanding.(The protein choices were tofu and hard boiled eggs. Maybe... More

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Palo Alto, California
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We recently found out about Papaya's Natural Foods (northeast corner of the Kaua'i Village shopping center) and consider it our go-to market on Kaua'i for organic and gluten-free food on Kauai. We really like the food selection (including the coconut milk!), friendly service, and the frequent buyer mahalo card. Prices are high but on par with the Bay Area. Papaya's... More

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Claremont, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

This is by far our favorite place for great food on the island. Everything they serve is wonderful, fresh and healthy. We had their fish tacos today! Their fudge is outstanding too, had lava fudge that is made with a kick of chili pepper. Their case of chilled goodies is outstanding. We always get the beet salad, it's only downside... More

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Ukiah, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

They had everything we needed for organic, gluten free and corn free meals. Even a salad bar for a quick healthy lunch! So happy to find this store next to Safeway where we could buy other kitchen supplies in the same shopping center.

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Talent, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Well-stocked store focusing on natural and organic products. We found everything we needed, including frozen items, fantastic local produce and natural toiletry products. The checker was super friendly and even asked how long we would be on the island to see if we could take advantage of their 'mahalo card' that gives a rebate of $10 on every $300 spent.... More

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84 restaurant reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

OK, it is full of organic and natural products, and they have cleaned their act up a lot, but it still feels very... 'rustic'. There is no better place on the island for these kind of products, though Longs Drugs at the mall has a large organic section too and is very neat and clean. If you have to have... More

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Sidney, Canada
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

You can find any supplement, advice and a great fresh food natural deli. The supplement information was first class...lots of great info.

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Had to find me some gluten free food. This place was recommended to us as a good place to go for great food that was also quick. Had a great lunch there but you have to get there early because the food is so good, it sells out quickly.

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