Uala Leaf Cafe

Located at the top of the Windward Community College campus in Hale Akoakoa, the cafe features lunch Monday through Friday except State holidays. Serving students, faculty, staff and community. The cafe team is also available for on campus event catering.

The Uala Leaf Cafe is the operations portion of the Hiilaniwai Foodservice Innovations Training Program (HiFIT) and is also used as the On The Job (OJT) training experience of HiFIT.

Featuring a variety of affordable daily entrees, soups, sandwiches, wraps, including a mix of local style favorites with local ingredients, heart healthy, vegetarian, vegan and trendy “on the scene” choices for herbivores, omnivores and carnivores. We are a Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurant.

For more catering information please contact Daniel Swift at (808) 235-7357 or danswift@hawaii.edu

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Join us for food and talk story.

Wed, Nov 19
1:00–2:00 pm
Uala Leaf Cafe
Hale ‘Ākoakoa

Mikomiko refers to deliciously seasoned food. Purchase your ‘uala themed meal created by Uala Leaf Cafe. Come dine with friends and gather for interactive instructional conversation and talk story. Learn about ‘uala through ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i words and phrases then enjoy delicious ‘uala tastings.

This session will focus on ‘uala (sweet potato)

For more information, call (808) 235-7358.

Next Mikomiko: Dec 4 - Kalo

Sponsored by Ke Kumu Pali and Uala Leaf Cafe in partnership with Kahua Ho‘ona‘auao Title III grant.
Windward Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its programs and activities.

Hale Akoakoa building with Koolau mountains behind it.

The Uala Leaf Cafe is located in the Hale Akoakoa building, first floor, Kahuku side.

Menu: Nov 18-22

WEEKLY SPECIALS
Two choices $8.50
One choice $6.50
Served w/ Hapa rice and choice of: mac salad or tossed greens or edamame

MONDAY 11/18
Beef & Pork Chili
Teriyaki Tofu
Turkey Chowder

TUESDAY 11/19 - MIKOMIKO 'UALA
'Uala & Sunfish Croquette
'Uala Veggie Hash
Shrimp Gumbo

WEDNESDAY 11/20
Beef Curry
Veggie Spring Rolls
Egg Drop Soup

THURSDAY 11/21
Takoyaki
Vegetarian Pasta
Chickpea Soup

FRIDAY 11/22
Steamed Swai w/ butter and garlic
Eggplant & Tomato Bake
Lentil Soup

The menu is subject to change based on availability and at the chef’s discretion.

CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

BREAKFAST (limited selections)
Breakfast Bento (assorted) $5.50

BURGERS & FRIES
Condiment bar (add your own toppings)
Burger Combo (burger + ff + fountain drink w/ 1 refill) $10
Cheeseburger (plain) $7
Gardenburger® (plain) (contains: dairy, wheat, soy) $7
Fries w/sea salt & black pepper $4
Sauces (2 oz. cups) 25¢

SOUP, SALAD & SIDES
Soup of the Day w/ rice or bread (miso soup daily) $4.50
Salad Bar w/ assorted dressings $5.50
Sides (rice or mac salad or kimchee or edamame) $1.75

CHILLED ITEMS
Homemade Pickles (assorted) small $4.50 large $8
‘Ōlena Chili Pepper Water $3.25
‘Ōlena Chili Pepper Shoyu $3.25

DESSERTS, SNACKS, PRODUCE & MORE
Priced as marked.

BEVERAGES
Fountain (Pepsi products, 20 oz. cup + 1 refill) $2
Seasonal Native Tea $2
Cold Brew Tea $2
Cold Coffee $3
Juice or Soda (can) $1.50
Hot Coffee, Espresso, Cappuccino or Latte (sm/lg) $2 / $4
Hot Chocolate (sm/lg) $2 / $4
Hot Tea (assorted tea bags) $1.50
Bottled Water $1.75

Fall Semester Hours: 7:30 am - 1:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Hale Akoakoa - Cafeteria
t (808) 235-7358

Closed on Saturday, Sunday and State holidays or otherwise noted.
Now accepting VISA, MasterCard, Discover, JCB
The menu is subject to change based on availability and at the chef's discretion.