L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (Kapaʻau)
Kapaʻau, Kohala Coast
A Low-Cost Plate-Lunch Stop in North Kohala, Open Daily Until 8
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue's North Kohala location, at 54-3886 Akoni Pule Highway in Kapaʻau, is a casual plate-lunch counter near Hāwī and the road to Pololū Valley. Per the chain's own page it is open daily, 9 AM–8 PM; the phone is (808) 889-0668. The page notes that each L&L is independently owned and that prices vary by location, and it lists no menu or prices, so check the menu on arrival.
L&L was ranked first for cheap eats on Hawaiʻi Island in HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 readers' picks (a chain-wide ranking, not specific to this shop). In North Kohala, where sit-down options are few and spread out, a dependable low-cost meal that is open into the evening is genuinely useful.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A no-frills, inexpensive meal in North Kohala — a practical lunch or early dinner near Pololū.
Best for: a budget-friendly meal, a quick stop after the Pololū hike, an early dinner when little else is open.
Insider tip: it's a franchise with owner-set prices, so look at the menu board before you order.
- Safety notes:
- Open daily 9 AM–8 PM per the chain's page; prices vary by franchise. Hours may still be reduced after Hurricane Lala (Aug 2026) — confirm before you go.
- Price tier:
- $
Reviews: Google MapsYelp
Local tips
- •Open daily 9 AM–8 PM per the chain's page.
- •Prices and promotions vary by location — each L&L is independently owned.
- •Phone: (808) 889-0668.
- •Handy after Pololū or a Hāwī stroll, and open later than most North Kohala spots.
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