Taste of Summer: Kahuku’s Winning Formula

Taste of Summer: A Fresh Look at Hawaiʻi Farming

A family farm with over a century of roots on Oʻahu's North Shore is turning heads nationwide. Kahuku Farms, now led by fourth-generation farmer Kylie Matsuda–Lum, continues to redefine what farm-to-table truly means in Hawaiʻi. With their award-winning café, local açaí bowls, and homegrown ingredients, this legacy farm is showing how tradition and innovation can work side by side.

Rooted in Aloha: A North Shore Legacy

Kahuku Farms is more than just a piece of land. It’s a living story of generations who worked the fields, dreamed big, and brought the farm to the community’s plate. For over 100 years, this North Shore gem has been growing not just produce, but a passion for sustainability, community, and local flavors.

Farm-to-Table, The Island Way

Kahuku Farms doesn’t just talk about farm-to-table. They live it. From the soil to the plate, nearly everything you eat at their café is grown on the same land where you sit. Their menu includes açaí bowls made with locally grown fruit, refreshing smoothies, and seasonal dishes topped with their own dressings and syrups. These are even available in spouted pouches for those who want a taste of the farm at home.

National Recognition for Local Excellence

It’s no surprise that Kahuku Farms recently received national praise for their commitment to the farm-to-table movement. Honored with a prestigious award celebrating food grown and served with integrity, the farm is finally getting the recognition it deserves. The honor reflects years of dedication, creativity, and a strong sense of purpose—blending family history with a fresh, modern take on farming.

Why You Should Visit Kahuku Farms

Visiting Kahuku Farms is an educational and delicious experience where you can learn what it takes to be a farm in Hawai'i. Guests can walk through the very fields that grow their food, meet the farmers, and truly understand where each ingredient comes from. So, when you're enjoying your acai bowl or eggplant sandwich, you can really feel the connection.