coconut kenny's

amazing. the portions are huge, the food's relatively cheap and really good, and it's a nice place to sit and relax while eating with friends. not traditional hawaiian food, but tasty nonetheless.

so, how have we never stopped by coconut kenny’s during one of our previous sorties down to the states? this chain of hawaiian-inspired pizza joints just came up on our radar recently so we decided to stop by after visiting trader joe’s in bellingham. it’s a bit confusing when you first enter this island-hut interior. you can grab a table and then, when you’re ready to order, head up to the front counter to place your order. we decided to try a few things since we’ve never been here before. first off was the cheese balls ($3.99). omfg these were good! these sweet hawaiian bread balls are baked with butter and garlic and then covered with a super cheesy blend and accompanied with a marinara dipping sauce. served sizzling hot, there’s an amazing cheesy pull and the bread is so light and airy on the inside. if you like cheese, you’ll love these cheese balls. seriously better than any cheese bread that i’ve ever had.

affordable, delicious, and amazing. we had the white garlic pizza, waikiki pizza, and meatballs. soooooo good. pizzas are the perfect size, and the crust is probably the best thing i've ever eaten since birth.

since i visit washington all the time, i need places to eat at. i googled places to eat, burger joints, pizza joints, random places to go. i got this place from a "best burger in washington" website. walking in, i felt as if i was at a tiki bar transported to hawaii. okay, i don't know what i'm talking about as i've never been to hawaii. on the menu, there was half order of sandwiches and a full order. i thought who gets a half order of a sandwich, so odd.  while visiting it just happened i walked in during happy hour, 20% off sandwiches. a full order it was, not like i was going to get a half order anyways. i know why there are half orders of sandwiches. the sandwich is huge. there were no burgers in sight, "best burger in washington" i think not.

great pizza. the only real pizza place in town.

for all you vancouverites who like to frequent trader joes... here's a hidden gem that you might not know existed in bellingham. not only is this local pizza joint located just a few blocks from the beloved natural & health focused grocery store, their deep-dish style pizzas will blow your mind. a huge thank you to my friend c-dubs for this awesome recommendation!! the entire restaurant is hawaiian themed. with their tiki torches, mounted surf boards, and indoor straw huts, it just feels like a place where you can relax, grab a quick bite, and head back to the beach. you order and pay at the counter first so don't expect a hostess to seat you. since it was our first time here, we weren't sure and just stood at the door like weirdos. :p on a completely different note, both rae and i thought their playlist was off the hook (john mayer, jason mraz, slow soulful tunes). i think their pizza and sandwich prices are extremely reasonable. pizzas range from $7-8 (s) to $16-20 (l) and their sand

good gluten free crust. i had a specialty pizza with gluten free crust with no cheese. i added some fresh lettuce at the end. good combo. would go again.

this place rocks!. very quaint and nice dining room. great food, the king mahalo is amazing!

super tasty and great customer service! the sandwiches are really fresh and you can save the other half for another meal!

yes!. i love their pizza! the bbq pulled pork is a favorite and i also love the kailua kona (chicken, artichokes, cilantro & tomato with their garlic sauce)! this is heavy duty pizza!

delicious food. tried both da hang 10 and da king mahalo sandwiches. fresh bread, juicy bbq fillings, what's not to like. i will definitely be back.

good, college-ish kind of place.. i've been to the one in ferndale, and this one feels more in line with a college hang-out. it's got some levels of tacky with the hawaiian feel, but it works considering this is a pizza and sandwich joint. the prices aren't bad at all, and it's quite busy with both young and old. seats could use a bit more padding - though that tells you how well they've been used.

best sandwiches in town. great little restaurant, the king mahalo sandwhich might be my favorite guilty pleasure.

lots of sauce, lots of cheese, lots of pineapple and lots of meatballs! a really filling sandwich and those meatballs were perfectly seasoned and very moist, perfect for this sandwich. the real gem of this sandwich though was the hawaiian bread - soft and chewy on the inside but it has a nice crispy crust on the outside. even though the contents are a delicious mess on the inside, this bread holds its own and never gets soggy.

i really enjoyed the cinnamon balls with ice cream.