Don't let the outside and downstairs ambience deter you from this hidden gem. Located on the second floor , the scenery changes once you ascend the stairs. The single person working there is super friendly, takes orders, makes waffles and squeezes juice. The mochi waffles are right off the griddle , crispy hot and sweet. Per the staff our pineapple juice was a good batch. Very sweet. Prepare for a slight wait as there are only 3 griddles. But IMO definitely worth the wait. They have both inside and outside seating. read more

So good!!! Crispy outside and super soft and squishy mochi center on the waffles. Waffle dog has great quality hotdog. We also ended up getting some fresh squeezed juice which was super yummy. Such a good spot for celiacs as everything is gf. They're moving soon and trying to get more savory options on the menu which will be awesome! Only 1 worker as it's pretty small and not super busy when we came, but she was so sweet!! read more

Aiwi Waffles - Berry medley waffle and waffle dog - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I thought these were regular waffles with mochi added when I took a bite of my son's waffle at the farmers market. I was shocked to discover that these are totally gluten free. Normally gluten free stuff tastes awful-- not these waffles! I then went back a few days later to the actual location (this one) instead of the farmers market stand and it was just as good. I asked for extra extra chocolate sauce because I feel that's the only way to enjoy it. The service was friendly and welcoming. Ambiance was clean and there was AC which was needed after booking it to get there before they closed. read more

Aiwi Waffles - Waffle with chocolate sauce-- a MUST try - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

"I don't wanna get a movie hot dog! [in tears] I want a Papaya King hot dog! - Cosmo Kramer, Seinfeld da Scene: visiting for a few weeks and headed to Kakaako Farmers for breakfast and gifts to bring home. Tucked into the 1st corner when you cross to the 2nd side is the Aiwi Waffle truck... as I scan the menu, I see Waffle Dog and my mind spins into nostalgia. I immediately order one up and while waiting thoughts of KC Drive Inn Kapalulu memories flood back. Countless nights spent cruising Waikiki ending with a Waffle Dog and Ono Ono Shake in the parking lot with friends. Anticipation... da Grub: Harmony is my best description. Crisp yet tender waffle hugs the all beef frank closely, all enveloping, almost like it was a dipped corn dog. Yet it had all the score marks and texture of a waffle! The frank itself is juicy, plump perfection, semi-med grind showed little glistening pockets... savory perfection! The Honey Mustard took it to another level, bringing some sweetness and tang at the same time. da Service: They made me feel like a calabash cousin, and while chatting found a California connection as they spent some time living in the East Bay! I actually rushed away to catchup with my family and took my 1st bite walking away... my knees almost buckled it was so good! After we circled the market I made my daughter go back with me to grab another one and take some pics... they are SO NICE! Bay Area peeps show some love, you must check out this Aiwi Waffle Dog on your next visit to Oahu! Found them at Kakaako Farmers, and am already planning a visit to their storefront in Waikiki!! read more

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Super friendly service. Located on the second floor of this building. Outdoor seating with a nice view. The waffle dog was very tasty, especially with their house honey mustard sauce. The cold brew was tasty too- I should've stirred it up a lot more before because of the maple syrup sits on the bottom. The whipped cream was very tasty read more

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truly love the texture, taste and visuals of their waffles! Wife and I got the plain waffle and it was just great on its own. Plain anything shows how great your recipe is. Fruits were fresh and sweet and the location was great to sit down and watch the world go by. Def. would return! read more

Incredible waffles! My hubby and I had the waffles with sliced strawberries, blueberries and raspberries with whipped cream! They were delicious. The restaurant is located above a small food court. It has a nice balcony area. My husband has celiac and loved that these waffles were not only gluten free but tasted amazing! The dress is casual, atmosphere is fun w/upbeat music, great for hanging out and playing games but no WiFi for studying. read more

Aiwi Waffles - Barry medley waffle - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My husband who is not celiac or gf said these were the best waffles he's ever had. So much fun to go to a place with my family(I'm the gf one) where we can all enjoy something like this together and they don't complain that it's not as good as the gluten loaded things! read more

I love mochi waffle anything and this has got to be hands down the BEST waffle place I've been to on island. I got their banana mac nut waffle, their banana lumpia waffle and their house cold brew. Delicious! Prices may seem steep, but trust me you can taste the quality in the Ingredients here. I feel like I'm not even that big of a foodie to be able to tell quality of honey, but when I say this honey is different!! It totally is. I don't know how to describe it other than it tastes expensive. The workers are so nice and friendly here , they helped give me recommendations on what's good and I love that they have outdoor seating for you to enjoy everything. Highly recommend! read more

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From the greeting by the beautiful women at the counter to the views. A place for all to enjoy a fabulous breakfast. The waffles are light, tasty and enjoyable. read more

Amazing! Everything is gluten free and so delicious! My 7 year old is a waffle lover and said they are better than any gluten waffle! Wonderful service! Will come back to this gem read more

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Still amazing!!! Sunday at Kailua farmera market by castle hospital and Saturdays kakaako farmers market. Waffles are So good! Fresh and delicious and amazing service! The waffle dogs with honey mustard sauce winnah!!! read more

Aiwi Waffles - Berry mochi waffle at kailua farmers market - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Saw the is truck during the Saturday Kaka'ako market and immediately thought in my head "Waffle Dog". I remember as a kid in the early 90's visiting my Uncle on the island, he introduced a place (KC's) known for their waffle dogs. Seeing this on Aiwi menu instantly got me in nostalgic mode and had to try it. It was delicious! read more

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We were lucky enough to stumble in here on the day of their soft opening. They are on the second floor of the Ohana Hale building, with a lovely space overlooking the park. Mr. M tried the waffle dog and the banana wafflelumpia. Both were really good. The owners are great. I hope today is the first day of a wildly successful venture! read more

Aiwi Waffles - Nice view! Nice breeze. - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Absolutely phenomenal GF waffles. I love the consistency and texture--the mochi makes it a little chewy. The owner came up with an amazing recipe. Only wish the coconut cream was dairy free so I could've tried it! Also, the girl working, Eva, was super sweet and friendly. read more

Aiwi Waffles - The menu on 12/14/25 - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Love! Went there twice! Delicious and fresh made gluten free waffles with all the toppings!

Happened upon this truck tucked in the corner at Kakaako Farmer's Market on Saturday and couldn't just walk past Banana Lumpia meets Mochi Waffle, y'all W H A T? One order comes with 2 for $14 Brother taking orders recommended adding whip cream, coconut custard, and honey. Y E S, pleaseandthankyou ($1 each) It takes a bit of time but Aiwi (pronounced Ivy) is worth the wait! read more

Aiwi Waffles - Banana Wafflelumpia 3 - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I came shortly after they opened, and they were very busy, but so friendly and gracious. I love that they have a mochi base option since I'm gluten free and everything is made with so much care. I got the Very Berry with Ube Custard and it was so good! I didn't even need the maple syrup. I also appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet. I need to go back to try the other flavors! read more

Aiwi Waffles - Very Berry Mochi Base Waffle with Ube Custard (gluten free!) - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Make sure you go up to the second floor to try out this little gem. The service was amazing. The food was fantastic and the vibes were 10 out of 10. The fresh pineapple juice really complimented the food and the atmosphere, while sitting on the patio ppl watching. Will definitely be back! read more

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Had the mixed berry waffles with coconut cream on the side. So perfectly golden and crisp on the outside. read more

Aiwi Waffles - Mixed berry waffles airy coconut cream on the side. - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was intrigued by the idea of Gluten Free and organic waffles. I normally don't like Gluten free things because you can taste the difference - NOT these though! Absolutely delicious. We got the Berry Medley and loved it. It came with Maple Syup on the side, but didn't need it, waffle was tasty and chewy without it. read more

Aiwi Waffles - Berry Medley Waffle - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was delicious, great customer service and sitting outside was nice. I definitely recommend the waffle dog. My wife doesn't eat hot dogs but she ate this one. So yummy. And thanks again Lisa, you were awesome. Friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Small place in a small plaza. But definitely the best mochi waffles we have tasted anywhere. Three were gluten free and the waffle coney dog was amazing. Definitely a repeat opportunity hoppy they can keep it going read more

Aiwi Waffles - Flowers on the patio. Forgot to take food photos. But similar to the ones online - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My favorite breakfast I had in my 10 day trip and I love to eat! I actually never prefer a sweet breakfast but the rest of my family wanted to go here and I was so pleasantly surprised. This mochi style waffle is lighter and maybe even better than "the real thing"? It is a little pricey but considering the portion size, could easily be shared by 2 people and the fresh ingredients they use, I think it worth it. Highly recommend trying this place out. read more

Aiwi Waffles - Banana & Berry Waffle - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A burnt waffle on a paper plate with a plastic fork, $25. If you want a gluten free breakfast, there are much better options like Liulu's or Mac 24/7. This is not it. Side note- they don't have coffee or drinks. read more

Sooooo good! Yes it can be pricey BUT it's a huge portion, very well made and fresh ingredients and!! It's gluten free!! Worth it. read more

Aiwi Waffles - Berry medley with coconut custard and maple syrup on the side. - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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You can find 'Aiwi waffles right now at Kaakako and Kailua farmers market. The waffles won't disappoint you, it was really satisfying! I had the waffle hot dog and it was really yummy with the maple syrup on it! Prices little on the higher side, but the food makes it all so worth it! Great service, tasty food and didn't have yo wait long for my food! I'll be back for more! read more

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Delicious!!! So thankful for this establishment for creating Gluten Free waffles and hot dog. I had the waffle dog which was sooo good with the homemade honey mustard. Love that they don't use seed oils. A must try when you're here! The Service was welcoming and gracious. read more

Great service, view pretty presentation, berry waffle Waffle dog was good Loved it. read more

As you enter the market, it looks like a little thrift store but you find the store in the second level. Stairs are off to the left along with the elevators!! As soon as you reach the top of the stairs your, your greeted with beautiful counter and plants. Okay so we got the WAFFLE DOG 10/10 The batter was not thick it was just enough. And when you bite into it you're greeted with a polish dog, omg yummy yummy juicy and moist!! They pair it with their homemade honey mustard, the combination was perfect!! STRAWBERRY MEDLEY MOCHI WAFFLE 10/10 It was so light and not heavy, the waffle was so soft when you bite down! I love every bite and let's just say there was nothing left!!! The beautiful lady working the counter was AMAZING her customer service was 10/10 read more

Aiwi Waffles - Counter - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Gf waffles. Say less. So sweet and fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The blood orange juice was amazing. Hands down will be back! read more

TLDR: GF+DF mochi, Grass-Fed beef, LOCAL. The destination for gluten free & dairy free waffles ! We tried the: Grass-fed Beef hot dogs on a stick, wrapped in their secret recipe, soft and crispy, mochi-waffle! (Dip your mochi-waffle-dog in yellow mustard, or their own honey mustard) Wow! AND they have fresh fruit waffles with maple syrup. Going to try those next time. Brilliant family business. read more

Celiac safe! gluten free DELICIOUS waffles! And yummy high quality waffle hotdogs too. Really nice small business and lovely casual patio dining! Our family of 5 ate here THREE times during our stay in Waikiki and had a great experience every time!!! read more

Aiwi Waffles - Gluten-free waffles and patio view - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came back a second time on our return to Waikiki because we couldn't stop thinking about these waffles! Delicious, gluten free, amazing flavor options. Even the members of our party without gluten restrictions agreed that these were some of the best waffles we've ever had. The staff is so friendly too. We'll be back again as soon as we can get back to the island! read more

Best. Waffles. Ever. A must visit! Plus the mochi waffles are naturally gluten free, dairy free and seed oil free. Just wow! All sauces are made in house and with love. Can't wait to go back. read more

Aiwi Waffles - Berry waffles and one with ube and banana. And a grass fed beef dog with honey mustard. - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The waffle was fantastic! So nice to find a gluten-free fluffy waffle. The toppings were nice. I was disappointed they didn't have the dairy-free butter nor the dairy-free whipped cream. (They said they usually do, just not that day.) I think the waffle would have been so much better with those! And it had been hyped by a friend, so I was expecting those options to be available. For a more than $20 waffle, I would expect a lot more. This was SO very costly. I would equate it with getting a treat at Disney - you expect it to be outrageously expensive. But I wasn't at an amusement park. So I was disappointed at the extremely high cost. read more

We're over the top healthy when it comes to eating. No seed oils, no preservatives, no dyes, no processed food of any kind, etc...this was pretty much the only place we could find in the area that met our high standards. Super delicious, healthy food, and you will be supporting local business by eating here. It's a win all around. Highly recommend!! read more

Delicious mochi flour waffles, & local ingredients. Support local! Kakaako food truck, Saturday morning read more

Aiwi Waffles - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This waffle packs a punch! Delish to the maxxx. The mochi waffle was definitely filling. The apple banana is locally sourced. No artificial ingredients. Cravings satisfied read more

Aiwi Waffles - Banana Mac Mochi Waffle with Ube Cream Cheese Topping and raw honey on the side - Waffles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's got the crunch you want from a waffle and the soft density expected from mochi in the center. Come for a tasty treat, stay for the aloha. read more