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Best Oahu Breakfast Restaurants
There are easily hundreds of good restaurants
around the island, but
only a handful receive rave reviews for best Oahu breakfast
restaurants! From simple breakfast plate lunches and hot
malasadas, to scrumptious creations at places such as Koko Head Cafe and
Yogur Story, you will start your day with the word "Ono" in the
description of your meal!
Whether you start off your morning in Waikiki, or catch a sunrise in Kailua, or kick off your day in the North Shore, there are great Oahu breakfast restaurants all around the island!
And while
these
picks
below serve great lunches as well, it's all about starting the day
right!
Honolulu breakfast spots
Koko Head Cafe
Possible
the most popular breakfast choice restaurant on the island right now!
NY Chef Lee Anne Wong is serving some to-die-for creations at her Koko Head Cafe located in the town of Waialae.
They're known for their sizzling iron skillet
creations including a colorful Korean style breakfast bibimbop,
and a Koko Moco that's made with a Maui Cattle Co beef patty ...but they have so many other dishes that should not be missed!
Applewood smoked bacon pancakes
with a creamy black pepper maple syrup, miso smoked pork omelette, and
dumplings of the day are incredible choices to choose from, and their signature Koko Head Cornflake French Toast
is not to be missed!
$$ Breakfast & Lunch Open Wed - Sun 7 am to 2 pm
1120 12th Ave, Waialae - Phone (808) 732-8920
Check out more: www.kokoheadcafe.com
Scratch Kitchen
You’re in for a treat when grabbing brunch at this new Kaka'ako eatery. Order both savory and sweet if you can, to get a good
sampling of their menu.
Scratch Kitchen has a tasty version of the loco moco, and their cornflake crusted extra thick cut French toast with bacon fused into is to die for!
Or consider the most popular dish called “Milk
&
Cereal Pancakes”! It might be hard to envision but this dish is
worth a pic when it arrives at your table!
Note that the menu is constantly changing, but there is always
something interesting and delicious to choose from, including their
drinks. Consider ordering a Kim Chee Bloody Mary or a Lychee
Mimosa!
Visit during the
weekdays versus the weekend, as it tends to get really busy, and more
specials are offered.
$$ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Open Daily 9 am to 9 pm
1170 Auahi St., Honolulu - Downtown - Phone (808) 536-1669
Check out more: Scratch Kitchen Honolulu
Yogur Story
Yummy comfort
breakfast food choices in the morning...steak,
seafood and pasta by night.
What makes Yogur Story unique is
their inviting two story high ceiling modern environment, which
includes
an indoor
Cherry Tree on one side, and full bar on the other!
They are known for perfecting some American favorites dishes,
and putting local
& Korean fusion twists on others such as the
Prime Rib Loco Moco that is to die for, Bulgogi BBQ ribs, or the Kim
Chee style fried rice.
If you're stopping in for breakfast, don't
hesitate to order the Red
Velvet and Dolce De Leche Waffles -caramel, pecan crunch,
whip cream
and more! But the coup de grace is their heavenly stack of Ube Pancakes topped with a deliciously special coconut-ube sauce poured to coat the entire stack. If you want to really go all out, have it topped with ube ice ceam! Oh my! You'll dream about these ube pancakes well-beyond your Hawaiian vacation.
7 am to 3:30 pm Daily $$ Breakfast & Lunch
Location: 815 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu - phone (808) 942-0505
Check out more at Yogur Story
Cafe Kaili
Sitting above Waikiki in a Kaimuki strip mall, is one of the best breakfast eateries on the town-side of Oahu.
One glance at the menu and you would think this place is a typical American eatery with pancakes, omelettes, and breakfast sandwiches, but the daily specials take it to the next level.
And what you don’t see is the freshness of the ingredients and how the entrees are put together from scratch.
The 3-egg omelettes and scrambles are crowd pleasers and loaded with good stuff! Take their Frittata that comes with sautéed onions, mushrooms, Parmesan and Monterey Jack cheeses, potatoes and Portuguese sausage!
Kaila's Kalua Pork Eggs BenedictConsider Kaila’s Belgian Malted Waffle or Cinnamon French Toast if you want something sweet and delicious. And even their Granola Parfait with Fresh Berries is beautifully put together that it’s worth an Instagram pic!
Also note that lunch starts at 11 am with an amazing menu as well!
Hours Daily – 7 AM to 3:30 PM
2919 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu – Phone (808) 732-3330
Learn more - Kaila's Cafe
Honolulu Food Tour - Eat Like a Local!
Spend 4 to 5 hours touring hole-in-the-wall eateries located just beyond Waikiki. Visit some of Hawaii’s gems, and learn a little culinary history, while exploring the different cultures that make up our island.
Taste local favorites like Spam Musubi, Ube, Poke, Malasadas, and island plate lunch hits! These are small-group tours, to help keep the experience personalized, so make sure to sign up early if interested. Book an Aloha Food Plate Tour Now!
Waikiki Breakfast Spots
Hula Grill Waikiki
Great spot to sit in an open-air dining room and watch the
surfers paddle out for a morning session in the waves as you sip
on
some freshly roasted Hawaiian coffee.
The breakfast menu includes tasty choices such as the Loco Moco, Portuguese Sausage Eggs Benedict, and Maui Pineapple & Coconut Pancakes. This restaurant is located in the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel.
$$ Breakfast 7 AM to 11 AM Daily / Lunch & Dinner until 10:30 PM
Location: 2335 Kalakaua St, Suite 203, Waikiki, HI - Phone (808) 923-4852
Check out more at HulaGrillWaikiki.com
Barefoot Cafe
Stroll down towards Queen Kapiolani Beach, and you’ll stumble upon a great, beachfront outdoor restaurant called the Barefoot Cafe.
It doesn’t get much better with this casual ocean front setting!
The menu covers it all with lots of tempting choices, including Top Sirloin & Eggs, Loaded Breakfast Burritos, Vegan Loco Mocos, Coconut Shrimp and more!
Make sure to order a Pineapple Smoothie served in a carved out pineapple –it’s delicious!
$$ Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Open 8 AM to 8:30 PM Daily
2699 Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki - (808) 924-2233
Learn more - BarefootBeachCafe.com
Mahina & Sons
While it can get quite busy at some of the best eateries in Waikiki, Mahina & Sons is still a hidden find, as it’s tucked inside the boutique Surfjack Hotel.
Naked Pig Pizza, Pork Adobo Fried Rice, Avocado Toast, and Dark Coco Butter Mochi Waffle…you’re in for a treat!
The food is delicious, the libations are creative, and you get to enjoy it all in a hip setting.
$$ Lunch, $$$ Dinner Open 11:30 AM to 10 PM / Happy Hour 12 PM to 5:30 PM
412 Lewers Street, Honolulu - Phone (808) 924-5810
Learn more - MahinaAndSons.com
Hau Tree
Waikiki’s number
one rated spot to enjoy a romantic and peaceful breakfast.
Hau Tree is located in front of San
Souci Beach, which is one of Waikiki’s eastern most
beaches towards Diamond Head.
Dine alfresco under the mature Hau tree while enjoying their popular Poi Pancakes or Kalua Pork with Kim-Chee Fried Rice! $$ Breakfast, $$$ Lunch & Dinner
Open Daily 8 AM to 1:30 PM / Dinner 5 PM to 9 PM
Location: 2863
Kalakaua St, Waikiki, HI - Phone (808) 921-7066
Check out more at Kaimana.com
McDonald's Hawaiian Breakfast
You might not know it, but there are a couple unique items on the McDonald’s menu that you might not find anywhere else but Hawaii. The local community are fans of Portuguese Sausage, Eggs & Rice…it’s a comfort breakfast meal that some of us look forward to whenever we can get it! Also consider ordering one of their island Taro or Ube Pies...they are a special treat!
Rainbow Drive In $
I can’t decide whether I like breakfast or lunch better at this hole-in-the-wall favorite. You have to get up early to beat the rush for Rainbow Drive In's best on the island fried rice plate!
If you are a steak and eggs person, you have to order their BBQ Steak, eggs & rice plate! This is one of former president Obama’s favorite stops when returning to his home state.
$ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Open 7 AM to 9 PM Daily
Location: 3308 Kanaina St, Honolulu, HI - Phone (808) 737-0177 / Other Locations in Pearlridge and Kalihi
Check out more on Rainbow Drive In
Leonard’s Bakery $
If you are looking to keep it light and sweet, then
drive to Leonard’s Bakery
located off of Kapahulu Avenue.
They have some tasty Hawaiian style breakfast sandwiches, such as the Pao Doce Pup, which is a Hawaiian sweet bread with Portuguese sausage inside.
Leonard’s Bakery gets its fame from their hot, fresh Portuguese style donuts called the Malasada.
I enjoyed them simple and plain as a kid, but today it’s hard to pass up on filled malasadas! Try all the fillings -- haupia cream, lilikoi custard, guava, mango, ube! Pilgrimage worthy!
Open 5:30 am to 7 pm Daily
Location: 933 Kapahulu, Honolulu, HI - Phone (808) 737-5591
Kailua Breakfast Restaurants
Boot's & Kimo's $$
I’m willing to bet that over half of their
business comes from their famous stack of banana pancakes with a
special macadamia syrup on top.
If you're in for something
savory, try the local favorite Pulehu Ribs with fried rice for a
breakfast that just may last you till dinner!
It's worth the half hour drive over the Pali Hwy to the downtown area of Kailua! Boots & Kimo’s recently moved to the Enchanted Lake Shopping Center...just keep your eyes peeled for a long line of people standing outside the door. Try really hard to get there early.
$ Breakfast
& Lunch Open Mon, Thurs & Fri 8 AM to 1 PM, Closes 2 PM on Sat & Sun / Closed on Tue & Wed
Location: Enchanted Lake Shopping Center, 1020 Keolu Drive, suite D1, Kailua
Phone (808) 263-7929 / Check out more at Boot’s & Kimo’s
Cinnamon's $$
The competition is tough for great breakfast spots in
Kailua, and Cinnamon's commands an audience that build
up a typical 3 hour wait on the weekends!
The restaurant has plenty of seating, but they are very popular and busy, so you can still wait a good half hour even during the
weekdays!
Cinnamon's is best known for their Guava Chiffon Pancakes (a la mode), and Red Velvet Pancakes. Make sure to also try their signature Kalua Pork, Mahi Mahi or Crabcake Benedict! And of course you must get an order of Cinnamon's Cinnamon-Macadamia Nut Roll...sensory overload! $$ Breakfast & Lunch
Open Daily 7am to 2pm (no take-out on weekends) Phone (808) 261-8724
315 Ulunui St, Kailua HI , NEW 2nd
location in the Ilakai Hotel
See more at www.Cinnamons808.com
Over Easy
We love our favorite breakfast places, and there’s
one more
to add to the list.
Over Easy in Kailua is no
typical
breakfast and lunch eatery, as owner Nik & Jennifer Lobendahn put
new creative spins to daily staples.
Kalua Pork Hash, Custard
Filled Cinnamon Cereal Toasted Crunch French Toast, Extra Crunchy Fried
Chicken Sandwich, Coconut Shrimp Burger…decisions, decisions!
The one thing I do recommend is bring friends who love to share dishes, just to get a good sampling of Over Easy’s menu and specials. Come early as there are only 32 seats available in this modern country kitchen to satisfy your hunger! $$ Breakfast & Lunch
Open Wed – Sun 7 am to 1 pm (Closes 1:30 PM on Weekends)
418 KUULEI ROAD 103, KAILUA PHONE (808) 260-1732
See more at www.OverEasyHi.com
Moke’s Bread and Breakfast
Kailua has some of the best breakfast restaurants on Oahu. And while it’s tough to get into a few of them, you’ll have an easier time getting a table at Moke’s. The food is so delicious, you’ll walk out with a smile on your face for the rest of the day!
Lilikoi Pancakes, four special versions of the loco moco, house cut rib-eye, farm fresh omelets, and freshly baked treats…good luck trying to choose! Relaxing atmosphere and a nice chill vibe. $$ Breakfast & Lunch
Open Daily 7:30 AM to 2 PM (Opens 7 AM on Weekends)
Address: 27 Hoolai St, Kailua - Phone (808) 261-5565
New Town Location - 1127 11th Ave, Kaimuki
Moke's Bread & Breakfast Website
Waikiki Late Breakfast Cruise
Enjoying breakfast from a beach side restaurant is an extraordinary experience... but think about how cool it would be to take a quick boat cruise mid-morning and enjoy your breakfast with incredible views of the Waikiki skyline and Diamond Head, and marine life swimming around you.
The menu is nothing short of ono (deliciousness). Starting off with Kona brewed coffee, Fresh Sweet Taro Bread French Toast with a Lilikoi/Strawberry Syrup, Fresh cut island fruit, and Captain John's Island Loco Moco that consists of tender roasted short rib and roasted scrambled eggs served on a bed of steamed rice.
Oahu Breakfast Restaurants on the North Shore
Guieb Cafe - Wahiawa
Guieb Cafe Lobster RollStep into Guieb Cafe and prepare to embark on a delightful North Shore culinary journey. Their breakfast and lunch offerings are full of inspiring creations. Indulge in the decadence of Oreo Cheesecake or the subtle Matcha Pancakes. Craving something more hearty? Opt for their Golden Fried Chicken & Waffles or savory Grilled Mahi Mahi Prime Rib with Eggs, all at prices that won't break the bank.
Also not to be missed delicious Crab Cake Benedict, comforting Golden Fried Chicken & Waffles, and their flavorful Adobo Fried Rice Omlette... you'll find yourself torn between with so many tempting options. And no visit is complete without a taste of Guieb's Mascarpone Ube Pancakes, a true masterpiece that's sure to leave a lasting impression.
Open Daily 7 AM to 3 PM
Address: 538 California Avenue, Wahiawa - Phone (808) 762-9247
Learn more at Guieb Cafe
Ted's Bakery
While Ted's Bakery is more popularly known for their incredibly delicious pies, they also cook up a
mean BBQ plate lunch, including an enticing breakfast menu.
If you're staying at the Turtle Bay Resort or decide to start off your
morning a little deeper in the North
Shore, make sure to stop by Ted's
for a breakfast treat!
$ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Open 8 AM to 6:30 PM
Location: Close to Sunset Elementary School
59-024 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa HI - Phone (808) 638-8207
Check out more at Tedsbakery.com
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