Hawi's trusted neighborhood market — hand-crafted sourdough, island-fresh produce, and the finest pantry staples, all under one roof on the Hamakua Coast.
40+
Years Serving
Hawi's trusted neighborhood market since 1985.
Nakahara Grocery Store has been a quiet cornerstone of the Hamakua Coast for over four decades. What started as a small family market has grown into Hawi's most beloved destination for fresh breads, quality groceries, and the kind of personal service that only comes from knowing your neighbors by name.
Every loaf we bake begins before dawn. Our sourdough, mantuan bread, and specialty pastries are crafted in-house using time-honored techniques — no shortcuts, no preservatives, just flour, water, salt, and patience. The result is bread with character: crusty on the outside, tender on the inside, and unmistakably fresh.
Artisan Baked Daily
Sourdough & specialty loaves
Local & Island Sourced
Supporting Hawaiian farms
Neighbor-Owned
Personal, friendly service
Full Market
Groceries, pantry & more
Everything you need for your kitchen — freshly baked each morning, curated with care, and priced fairly for our Hawi community.
Hand-crafted sourdough, mantuan, focaccia, and seasonal specials — baked fresh every morning in small batches.
Baked daily from 5 AM
Island-grown fruits, vegetables, and tropical staples — from papaya and macadamia to everyday essentials.
Locally sourced when available
A thoughtful selection of household essentials, import goods, coffee, tea, and specialty items for your kitchen.
Curated with care
Croissants, danishes, seasonal fruit tarts, and Hawaiian favorites — all made from scratch each morning.
Sold out early — come before noon
Kona coffee, island juices, teas, and cold drinks — start your morning right or grab something refreshing.
Local Kona coffee available
Everyday essentials plus custom bread and pastry orders for events, gatherings, and special occasions.
Call ahead for special orders
Our bakers arrive in the quiet hours before dawn. Every loaf goes through a slow fermentation — 18 to 24 hours — so the flavor develops naturally and the crust cracks with the perfect sound when you break it open.
We don't rush it. We don't use improvers. What you get is bread made the way it should be: with time, attention, and ingredients you can actually pronounce. By the time we open our doors, the smell of fresh bread is already filling the shop.
Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead if in doubt.
5 AM
Baking begins while Hawi sleeps
We're right here in the heart of Hawi — easy to find, impossible to forget.
Hawi, Hawaii 96719
On the Hamakua Coast · Big Island
Whether you need a custom order for an event, want to know what's fresh today, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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