Hō'ili'ili Market Expands With On-site Bakeshop And Deli
The Mō'ili'ili grocer has opened a new kitchen space to offer fresh deli and bakery items daily.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Organic Food
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Hō'ili'ili Market at 2065 S. Beretania St. in Honolulu now features an on-site bakeshop and deli. The team began crafting these goods earlier this year within their compact 450-square-foot storefront.
Why it matters
The market kitchen updates its menu daily based on the availability of locally sourced surplus produce. This approach allows the shop to maximize ingredient usage while providing fresh, seasonal meals to the local community.
The retail store occupies a total footprint of 450 square feet in Mō'ili'ili. Products range from local produce and meats to 32-ounce containers of frozen stews and soups.
The players
Minaka Urquidi
She is a chef who crafts baked goods and deli items for the market kitchen.
Robert Urquidi
He serves as a member of the market kitchen team alongside other staff.
Jade Kapua Stevens-Poire
She works as a member of the new market kitchen team preparing local foods.
The details
Chefs Minaka Urquidi, Robert Urquidi, and Jade Kapua Stevens-Poire prepare food in a shared kitchen space inside the market. Items can be purchased in-store or ordered for home delivery through the Farm Link website.
Timeline
Earlier this year: Minaka Urquidi began crafting baked goods at the market.
October 20, 2026: Hō'ili'ili Market celebrates its one-year anniversary.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Timing of the anniversary event on October 20, 2026.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Daily operating hours for the market.
Culture Shift
This development reflects the broader farm-to-table food movement, which emphasizes sourcing local ingredients to ensure freshness and reduce environmental impact. By adjusting menus daily based on surplus, the market aligns with growing consumer preferences for sustainability.
Residents can visit the shop daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to purchase prepared foods alongside standard grocery staples like meats and eggs. Those unable to visit in person can order items for delivery through the Farm Link website.
The takeaway
Small retail spaces can effectively serve their neighborhoods by integrating kitchen operations that adapt to local ingredient availability. Customers benefit by accessing freshly prepared meals while supporting local agricultural producers.
What happens next
Hō'ili'ili Market is scheduled to celebrate its one-year anniversary on October 20, 2026, with an event taking place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Further reading
Learn more about local food sourcing and sustainable retail practices at Honolulu Organic Food.
More information
View available items and place orders via the Farm Link grocery delivery website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Honolulu Magazine.
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