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Organic and natural food markets with several outlets in Hawaii. Stock is all vegetarian and vegan, ranging from fresh produce and pantry essentials, to chilled foods and snacks, to health supplements and bodycare products. Has in-house deli and bakery as well as hot foods and salad bar where you pay by weight for what you take. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm. Deli closes at 9pm every day.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 25 Jun 2022 by downtoearthfood
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22 Reviews
First Review by SonjaCPA
myra975
Points +1753
Down to Earth - Kailua - Edit
Very nice selection of vegan products and options from their hot bar. The staff are very friendly and willing to help. The prices are reasonable and the store itself is very clean and organized. We are looking forward to shopping here again!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Thursday September 03, 2015
Pros: Vegan Products, Price, Flavorful food bar
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bfeitosa
Points +5100
Perfect for vegans looking for grab’n’go or groceries - Edit
We bought some stuff at Target and really regretted the experience because they were out of half of the stuff we had researched online. This place has a HUGE variety of very good brands, great quality, lots of homemade options, and the buffet really helps out anyone traveling between the beaches. Definitely worth it! Go for the tofu poke!
Read morePros: Many options, Clear labels, Multiple locations
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Seatown_vegan
Points +7798
Solid grocery store - Edit
This place is amazing. So many vegan options to choose from. The star here, in my opinion, is the hot bar. Majority of the items on the hot bar are vegan friendly and clearly labeled. Be careful piling your plate up though because it does add up fast. I wish this store was near where I live
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MonikaDančová
Points +763
this food store is a blessing - Edit
I was told I would find some vegan foods in this store. I never expected to find such selection! The buffet with cooked meals was like 90% vegan, and there are so many more products in the shelves! Ready to eat meals, spreads, salads, burgers, jerkys!
Read morePros: huge selection, outdoor seating
Cons: little pricey but worth it
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vanessajd
Points +20
World Class Vegetarian store - Edit
Most vegan and vegetarian options I've ever seen in the world in the grocery section. Also has a world class deli.
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phytophile
Points +1118
Not all vegan - Edit
I was told it was all vegan so I happily went to support it but, alas, it’s not all vegan. I wish I would have known. I didn’t read any labels. Ugh.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Not all vegan. , Be warned.
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BrightonMD
Points +1306
Whole Foods But Better!!! - Edit
What a find. A vegetarian/vegan Whole Foods. Wish this was available in Boston.
Read moreI ate at the hot bar and had Maui lasagna, tofu chicken salad, tofu poke and vegan enchilada. The lasagna and chicken salad were great. The enchilada a bit too salty and the poke flavorless.
Such a great spread.
Pros: All vegetarian/vegan, Great options , Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey but worth it!
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Jadediana
Points +2661
Extensive Body/Skin Section - Edit
This location certainly has the most body products and lots of eco friendly knickknacks like a little bamboo cutlery set for $2 which I appreciate. This location is also great if you want to walk around Kailua and check out some cute stores nearby.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-19
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OsirisGalera
Points +98
Love the food - Edit
Came in the browse, stayed to eat. Self serve Buffett (pay by the pound). Careful, you can spend a lot but the food is excellent. I grabbed some vegan donuts and a papaya to go along with my vegan lasagna and enchilada. Also tried the purple sweet potatoes salad (my favorite! First tried at the PCC).
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options, Great food
Cons: Expensive
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IronJuice
Points +1051
Very “down to earth” - Edit
There’s a paradise, and there is “Down to Earth”, chickens run free in both paradise and Down to Earth. Feeding off shoppers’ leftover, not worrying about getting chopped for food. But sorry chickens, I got nothing for you, I decided to lick the plates real clean. The prepped food were just too good and too expensive… to feed the chickens.
Read moreAnyhow, ordered lasagna, musubi, burger, pizza and everything else you see in the picture.
Whole Foods’ vegan pizza was definitely better. Or maybe I was just not that into cauliflower crust. The breakfast burger was a bit too dry. Other than that, I’d give 5 stars for everything else.
Pros: Abundant vegan choices, Great selection of prepped food, EV charging stations
Cons: Expensive, Can use some improvements for certain recipes
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Points +20612
Down to Earth - Edit
Newer, shinier Down to Earth location compared to King Street. It’s just a block away from Whole Foods, and honestly, this is a better option since it’s an all vegetarian store. I’ve been here a few times and really like it.
Read moreToday I ordered an avocado sandwich and was pretty disappointed. The quality and taste were subpar. The avocado was flavorless and partly brown. The tomatoes were also flavorless and lacked color. The worst part of the sandwich was the terrible mustard…and they put a massive amount of it on the sandwich, making it difficult to eat.
On the other hand, they vegan mac salad was better than the Waikiki location.
I’ll likely stick to the grocery area here.
Updated from previous review on 2021-08-17
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traveling_the_world
Points +128
Perfekt to Shop and eat - Edit
Love the Many Food options
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noodlebot
Points +89
Epic local vegan grocery - Edit
I love this place and their new Kailua location is so convenient has a huge sitting space with free WiFi. Store is always clean and staff are helpful. The buffet has a great rotating selection (try the purple potato salad - omg) and pretty good bakery selection. On the cheaper end - my lunches there usually cost $8-10 and it’s nice to take it away to eat on the beach. Large natural pharmacy/apothecary section with vitamins and other supplements (helped to ease my flu). Go here, not Whole Foods!
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DeanJen
Points +5499
An amazing selection of vegan items. - Edit
Most of the store is vegan.
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barnyardbob
Points +390
Good Alternative to Whole Foods - Edit
Great selections on the hot and cold bar (purple sweet potato salad is amazing). Good hot veggie burger options. And lots of vegan desserts (cheesecake, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc.). If you want the Whole Foods experience minus the meat and all the people, please go here.
Read morePros: Vegan desserts, No meat, Hot and cold bars
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jessek
Points +1875
Incredible! - Edit
This was the first location of Down to Earth I visited while on holiday on O'ahu. It wasn't really on my radar, but we happened to be nearby at lunch time and, oh man, am I ever glad I went in!! The entire store is vegetarian with a huge number of products being vegan. It was incredible to roam an entire grocery store and not see or smell any dead bodies. This store is a lunch destination, with a full deli serving sandwiches and an overwhelming salad bar with an enormous selection of great lunch options like vegan chicken salad, potato salad, multiple kinds of pasta salad, curry, chili, roasted veggies, and more!
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JSJS
Points +17
Good Organic Options - Edit
Good place to stop for Organic Coffee or Organic Latte' Also they have pastries with way cleaner ingredients then competitors. Like their sales as good values are to be found daily. Good selection of produce but some items pricy. Store keeps improving are carrying more organic items and especially adding them to salad entrée bar. Must read the labels on all items as they still sell many conventional chemical sprayed items and pus milk cheese items. Eat organic to avoid glyphosate residues in conventional food for your health! Friendly customer service.
Read morePros: Improving on carrying more organic items, Friendly customer service, Super sales
Cons: Sell lots of conventional items so read the labels, Pus milk cheese in some pizza & hot bar items
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ShalieJelenic
Points +25
Best place on earth - Edit
Life is easier when you go somewhere that you know doesn't use any animal by-products. You can feel free to eat and buy what you want knowing that no animals where killed or harmed. Plus the food rocks!
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vaz
Points +1818
fantastic vegan supermarket - Edit
As already said, this is not entirely vegan but the assortment is huge. It is just like the usual supermarkets but with only good and healthy products. As a vegan I was immediately in love :D you have all you need and much more! Definitely recommend it!
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Raina11
Points +46
awesome - Edit
This place is incredible!! The best grocery store in Oahu. vegan hot food and tons of vegan groceries. Not completely vegan store, they have vegetarian items too, but don’t even sell milk or eggs. Many products have these ingredients in them though. Just an absolute gem in Kailua!
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Hugo
Points +53
Donw To Earth is down right DELICIOUS! - Edit
Down To Earth is a boon to Vegans/Vegetarians living in or visiting the island of Oahu, HI. There are three D.T.E. stores on the island. They have a hot/cold buffet that is superb! The only reason I didn't give D.T.E. five stars is because it's not 100% Vegan :(
Read morePros: Tasty Hot/Cold Vegan buffet items, Kailua, Parking lot
Cons: Not 100% Vegan :(
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SonjaCPA
Points +5270
Not as vegan as Honolulu location - Edit
We stopped here while driving around the East Oahu area for the same yummy vegan shakes that we'd had at the Honolulu location, but they were only dairy here. We bought some cold deli items and soy ice cream bars to supplement our brown bag lunch and ate at the tables outside. They looked out at the very green mountains and it was a very peaceful late lunch.
Read morePros: deli, easy parking, outdoor seating
Cons: dairy only shakes
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