Honolulu can be an expensive destination if you’re short on money. So how do you save money on food without blowing your budget? Where can you buy cheap food in Honolulu? Where can you get a cheap meal? Honolulu on a budget – the best 5 places to buy cheap food in Honolulu has the answers.
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Where to buy cheap food
To get cheap food in Honolulu and keep food costs down, visit one of the local supermarkets or convenience stores. The best places to visit are; Foodland Farms, Walmart, Target, Don Quijote, and the ABC Store.
Foodland Farms
Foodland Farms is a fantastic, large supermarket full of each food type with its own section or hub. The fruit hub has a wide range of fruit, including the local specialities like papaya and pineapple.
Next, head to the specialty food hub. Feel like a Japanese or Chinese meal? You’re in luck. Ready- made meals are available. Prices are highly affordable and you may even receive a further discount when you pay at the cash register.
Walmart
Walmart needs no introduction. It takes the crown for the biggest and best hypermarket (think supermarket combined with a heavily discounted department store) in Honolulu. Walmart has a phenomenal variety of goods available. At everyday low prices, you will definitely have money left over in your budget.
The range of food available is excellent, and prices are rock bottom.
Target
Target is a well-known department store, but did you know it also sells food? Target’s supermarket is larger than a normal convenience store, but not as big as Walmart.
If you want food in a hurry and are shopping in the department store, Target will have the basics you need. Food prices are cheaper than what you will pay in a convenience store, but not as discounted as Walmart.
Don Quijote
Don Quijote or Donki, is a Japanese supermarket, pharmacy and department store all in one.
Open 24 hours, it has a wonderful selection of food available in its mini supermarket. Some well-known food brands are available but mainly Asian inspired food here.
ABC Store
ABC Store is a popular convenience store chain in Hawaii. Some hotels have an ABC Store on their ground floor. Food available is on a small scale similar to most convenience stores. If you are looking for a light evening meal, cold or hot snack, head there to pick up a cheap ready to go meal. It’s also a great place to get those last-minute souvenirs.
Where to buy a cheap meal
Honolulu has a wide range of dining options catering to everyone’s budget whether high or low. Whatever your taste, they have you covered.
If you are looking for a cheap meal and you are in a shopping mall, head to the food court to grab a take out. After a ready to go meal? The best place to go is an ABC Store. Fast food your favourite? Check out the many famous fast food chains available throughout Honolulu.
If your budget allows and you want a restaurant meal, go to the Cheesecake Factory for a delicious treat.
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Linda is an Amazon author, writer and blogger. Her website The Smart Travelista offers travel resources and tips for saving money on travel. Get a FREE travel planner for subscribing to the weekly newsletter.
