DAY 1
Lunch: Tane Vegan Izakaya
Location: Honolulu
Tane Vegan Izakaya is a 100% plant-based sushi restaurant! As someone allergic to fish and shellfish, I was so excited to try it. My whole family enjoyed the innovative dishes, and I can’t wait to go back again one day. There are many items that can be made gluten-free, and most are nut-free.
Groceries: Down to Earth Organic & Natural
Location: Honolulu
This is my favorite grocery store in Hawai’i! They have a large selection of vegan and allergy-friendly products (milks, breads, etc.) as well as a deli, hot food bar, and dessert section with tons of options.
Treat: Waiola Shave Ice
Location: Honolulu
This is my favorite shave ice shop on the island. There are no nuts on the menu, and almost all of the syrups are dairy-free.
DAY 2
Venue: Diamond Head
Location: Honolulu
This is one of my favorite hikes in Honolulu! There are sometimes food vendors onsite (i.e. shave ice for after), but I mainly recommend it because the view is spectacular and it’s an allergy-friendly activity.
Groceries: KCC Farmers Market
Location: Honolulu
The KCC Farmer’s Market has tons of tropical produce like dragon fruit, papaya, and pineapple, as well as fresh juices, popsicles, acai bowls, haupia (coconut pudding), mochi, and more. You can speak directly to each vendor about the ingredients and potential for cross-contamination.
Day 3
Treat: Holey Grail Donuts
Location: Honolulu
Holey Grail’s donuts are made from taro, a starchy root vegetable, and they are all free from dairy and eggs! There is one donut, the acai bowl donut, that contains peanut butter, but this is not offered every day and the others are nut-free. Note that they are fried in coconut oil; however, the donuts are super light, airy, and crispy, and the flavors are delicious and innovative. I definitely recommend this spot!
Treat: Banan Waikiki Beach Shack
Location: Honolulu
Banan’s soft serve is made entirely from fruit, but it’s still super creamy and delicious. The menu has some nuts on it, but it’s otherwise free of all allergens.
Venue: Waikiki Beach
Location: Honolulu
Waikiki Beach is a great spot to swim, watch the sunset, have a picnic, or catch waves in the summer. There are many restaurants and food stores around, including two of my favorites, Holey Grail Donuts and Banan.
Day 4
Brunch: Peace Cafe
Location: Honolulu
This vegan restaurant has smoothies, lattes, rice plates, sandwiches, salads, noodle dishes, and desserts (mochi cake, ice cream, etc). The staff was knowledgeable and accommodating of my nut allergy, and there are no dairy or eggs on the premises!
Treat: Edible
Location: Honolulu
Edible serves edible cookie dough and six-inch cookies, and they have one vegan option (chocolate chip). The server used a clean spoon without me asking, and the vegan cookie dough is kept in a separate area. It’s pretty rich/sweet but a nice treat, and I always love to see a dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free option at a “regular” bakery.
Day 5
Lunch: The Ripple of Smiles
Location: Honolulu
The Ripple of Smiles has both a vegan and non-vegan menu, and the vegan menu is free of all dairy, eggs, and seafood. The staff was accommodating of my nut allergy and offered alternate sauces instead of the peanut sauce.
