Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room - Kapolei

I recently met @deniset73 at the just-opened Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room in Kapolei.  We didn't got there for the alcohol (although maybe next time we should!) - I really just wanted the Beef Tallow Fries.  

Beef Tallow Fries

I enjoyed the fries, and you can opt for a number of sauces, and we chose the Village house sauce.  I definitely want to try other sauces next time.

Dirty Fries

I also ordered the Dirty Fries, which came with caramelized onions, cheddar, and Village sauce.  The employee likened it to "Animal Style Fries" from In-N-Out.  They sure didn't skimp on the toppings!

I feel like the Village Sauce overpowered the rest of the toppings, so I actually liked the plain Beef Tallow Fries more - sometimes simple is best!  

Simple Smash Burger

West Side Chicken

Denise had the Smash Burger, and I had the West Side Chicken Sandwich, which consisted of chicken tenders, kale slaw, BBQ sauce, tomato, lettuce, and cracked pepper mustard bacon.  It was a large sandwich, and I could only finish half.  I thought the chicken itself was okay, and I especially loved the cracked pepper mustard bacon - I think pieces of that bacon would go great on the Dirty Fries!

We sat outdoors and in was exceptionally windy that day, so it was difficult to eat as we had to hold down trays and napkins with one hand while trying to eat a sandwich or burger with another.  After we finished eating, we saw a server pull down a shade to help limit the wind due to another table's request.  They don't normally pull down the shade because it can get really hot in the area, but it was good to know that the shade could be pulled down for very windy days.

I thought the service was very friendly and welcoming, and I feel like Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room would be a great spot for pau hana.  


Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room - Kapolei
4450 Kapolei Pkwy Suite 278

Kapolei, HI 96707