🌙 Late-Night Eats in Hawaii (After 10PM)

You’re hungry, it’s dark, and most things are closed… but don’t worry, local hacks got your back 🤙

🌴 1. 7-Eleven = Lifesaver

• ⏰ Open late or 24/7 at most locations

• 🍙 Spam musubi, bentos, fried chicken, poke bowls

• 🥤 Drinks + local snacks = midnight fuel

• 🔥 Hot, fast, and cheap

🍔 2. Zippy’s (24-Hour Locations)

• Local diner-style chain — true island comfort food

• 🍛 Chili plate, Zip Pac bento, Korean fried chicken

• 📍 Check: Makiki, Kaneohe, Pearl City often open 24/7

• 💡 Tip: Use their Zippy’s app to pre-order

🌮 3. McDonald's (Hawaii Menu Hits Different)

• 🥚 Try the Portuguese sausage, eggs & rice

• 🍍 Taro pies & local seasonal items

• 📍 Waikiki + Airport McD’s open late

🍕 4. Pizza + Korean BBQ Joints

• 🕙 Some Korean BBQ spots open until 11PM+

• 🍗 Try Yummy’s, Gina’s BBQ, or local hole-in-the-wall shops

• 🍕 Pizza Mamo (downtown) + J.J. Dolan’s = legit slices

🚗 5. Food Trucks That Run Late

• 📍 Waikiki: Marugame Udon stays open til 11PM

• 📍 North Shore: Giovanni’s closes earlier, but check others

• 🌮 Tacos / garlic shrimp trucks often hang til late weekends

🏪 6. ABC Stores

• Not full meals, but:

  • 🧃 Cold drinks

  • 🍪 Snacks

  • 🍺 Beer

  • 🧃 Instant noodles & hot water available

🔥 Pro Local Tip:

Download These Apps:

• Yelp: Sort by “Open Now”

• Too Good To Go: Some spots give discounts after close

• UberEats/Honolulu: Filter by late-night delivery

🛏️ If All Else Fails…

• Hit the beach with a musubi + drink — it’s a local rite of passage 🌊🌌

• Gas stations have Spam musubi too 👀