I had such a great experience here! I had already ordered two drinks when I noticed their seasonal summer menu and immediately regretted not seeing it sooner. I asked if it was possible to switch my order, and the staff member helping me was incredibly kind and accommodating. They had no problem swapping the order for me, and their friendly attitude made the whole experience even better. I ended up trying the Ube Coconut Cloud cold drink, and it was absolutely amazing--hands down one of the best specialty drinks I've had. It was perfectly balanced, creamy, refreshing, and not overly sweet. I can already tell I'll be coming back just for that drink! Excellent customer service, delicious drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. Thank you for going the extra mile to make my visit such a positive one! read more

Small place with some outside seating. Ordered Ube waffle, corned beef and hash with eggs, and the banana macadamia nut pancakes with 2 drinks. $50...crazy for breakfast food Get the coffee, tastes burnt, and the iced green tea was pretty watered down. Eventually got the hash and it looked like hashbrowns. Incredibly thin and crispy and just nothing like any corned beef hash I've ever seen. Not much taste. The eggs were fine. Pancakes had no taste to them and the Ube waffle didn't taste much like Ube and more just regular waffle with purple coloring to it. Extremely disappointed in the meal with how much it cost. Service was friendly tho read more

Wife and I went here on a Sunday, at about noon. The crowds were not too bad, about 6 parties deep. This place is a small place that you order and when done ordering, you sit at a table and wait to be served your meal. It's a casual place. Looking at the menu, I decided to get the loco moco with portugese sausage. I am not a fan of loco moco, but heard it was really good here so ordered it but wanted Portuguese sausage since that's one of my favorite Hawaiian items It was finally our turn to order and my wife got the soft shell crab benedict. I ordered the loco moco with portugese sausage, only to find out that they did not have any portugese sausage! Menu was vast enough I didn't want to keep the line so decided to get the traditional loco moco with a hamburger patty. After our order, we sat down and waited for your food to arrive. As I was doing this, I noticed that a lot of people orderer the loco moco, but with katsu. I think I am gonna try that next time, or possibly with Spam. Anyway, our food came! Loco Moco - I can't say much about this since I am usually not a fan of loco moco so I am gonna just say it's good. A lot of people ordered it so it must be. Soft Shell Crab Benedict - My wife really did enjoy this. This looked too creamy and rich for my taste so I didn't try it. But she said that was the take away of the visit and will order that again the next time we come. My meal wasn't ideal but my wife's was. She really liked the benedict. We will be coming back, hoping that they will have portugese sausage on our next visit. read more

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When you come in, you are greeted right away. The people, service, inside of restaurant, setup, everything, is good. The food is delicious!!! Ordered a chicken cutlet curry and a breakfast scramble with sourdough, everything was great! Definitely will be a returning customer. read more

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Aloha Stacks is a popular Hawaiian-style breakfast and brunch spot known for its large pancakes and spam masubi. It's a family-owned chain located in a tiny plaza at 10300 Lower Azusa Rd in El Monte. We came very early morning to grab some breakfast. Customers will need to order on the counter before seating down. Dinning area is neat, spacious with a relaxing atmosphere. We ordered drip coffee, OJ, Avocado omelette and Blueberry Pancakes. Coffee was mediocre in taste except for the fresh juice. Foods were great and tasty. Service was spot on. Staff were assiduous and professional. Prices are competitive. Parking was easy. Overall, I enjoyed an early breakfast. read more

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I've never had mac nut pancakes before and was dreaming for months about trying them. When I had my first bite, that exceeded all my expectations!! Already planning my next visit :) Clean interior, quick service, order and pay up front and choose your own seats! TIP: ADD $4 FOR A SIDE OF BANANA MAC NUT PANCAKES TO YOUR CHIMICHURRI STEAK Chimichurri steak with 2 fried eggs and 2 banana macadamia nut pancakes: 5/5. I'm always conflicted between sweet or savory for breakfast, but this solves all my problems. The banana mac nut pancakes were perfect - so fluffy, not too sweet, so many bits of macadamia. Chimichurri steak was yummy, but I'll try ordering it medium rare next time if they allow me to. All this for $24 is such a steal. Chicken katsu with rice and mac salad: 5/5. Bouncy, snappy pieces of chicken that are not dry at all. Seasoned so well! read more

Aloha Stacks - Chicken katsu, Chimichurri steak with 2 eggs and 2 banana macadamia nut pancakes - Pancakes Near Me - El Monte, California

After playing pickleball closeby, we were hungry and chose this place to try. We got there early enough that there were a few tables that were empty. We ended up getting Pork Kalua Omelette with house fried potatoes, Oxtail Loco Moco, Ribeye loco moco and ube coconut pancake to share. My girlfriends who had both loco mocos said it was good but the gravy was salty. My omelette was good though I felt like there wasnt that much flavor. The tapatio added some flavor but it wasnt enough. The ube coconut pancake....now that is really good! I can eat just that and be satisfied. I liked that better than my food. The service was great. Prices were reasonable. I will be back again for sure. read more

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I finally made it for lunch one day after reading reviews about this cozy cafe. Aloha Stacks is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch (6:30AM-2PM). I had an enjoyable experience and meal. The food was D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S. and authentic. I placed my order at the counter and waited for my food to be ready. I had the Chicken Katsu, the sides available were Macaroni salad and Steamed rice. This meal is fit for a King (or Queen), with two scoops of rice and a extra large Chicken Breast. The chicken was moist and tender with a nice crisp crust. There was enough food for two meals at one reasonable price. The restaurant was very clean, the decor was cute, with bamboo trim on the sage green palm wallpaper. The music also set the scene for memories of the Hawaiian Islands. I can say I had a mini Hawaiian getaway here in California. The customer service was top-notch and worth a drive to El Monte for your favorite dishes: - Macadamia Nut Banana Pancakes, Kalua Pork Omelet, Loco Moco, Spam Musubi and more. Sincerely, Rosemary read more

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I've been here twice. Both times were good. The first time wasn't super memorable. Like I remember it was decent but nothing mind blowing. I came here again recently and it was fairly busy for a Wednesday morning but I was still able to get a seat. Tried the POG and it tasted fresh but still just ok. Didn't bring me back to the islands per se. But I appreciate the effort. I got the chicken katsu loco moco. I was leaning towards the spam loco moco cause I didn't really want something fried but it was the same price so I figured the katsu was a better deal cause it's more skill. It was such a large plate. Like easily two people could share it and maybe a third. The gravy was solid. The chicken wasn't dry and was good. Spam musubi was good but I wish it was fully wrapped cause my rice broke off towards the end. I got a guava toffee French toast to go for my daughter and she said it was good but it literally just tasted like cooked bread which I guess is what French toast is but I guess when it's done right it's transformed more. This wasn't the case. She also could barely taste the guava. All in all I'd come again if someone else wanted to try it but it's not something I'll be craving or coming to when I miss the islands. read more

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great pancakes! i order macademia pancakes, generous with the nuts! pork sausage was delicious and have hawaiian plates. it is a breakfast and lunch place. parking in strip mall. every server was friendly and quick to clear tables and wipe down tables. small with about 8-10 tables with 2 tables outside. definately will return! read more

Back for those Ube pancakes! Did not disappoint! More delicious than I ever imagined! No syrup or butter needed, eat it as is! I'm glad they serve this as a short stack otherwise I would have been in a food coma because we also got the sirloin loco moco and some kind of Ube coffee drink. Loco moco is always my daughter's go to dish. This time they had a sirloin steak topping! Service is always top notch! There is a parking lot! Which is a plus! read more

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This cafe is located in a small plaza with limited parking so parking can be challenging I ordered takeout and got the Loco Moco ($15). It comes with two eggs on top so I got them over easy. It also came with my choice of m at and I chose chicken katsu. The eggs were decent and nothing special. However, the chicken katsu was very dry and not crispy at all. The brown gravy was very salty and overwhelming. The rice was probably the best part since it was soft and fluffy. The Ube Coconut Pancakes ($15) were good. I was impressed by how big the pancakes were! It had lots of shredded coconut so I definitely had coconut in every bite! The texture of the pancake was a bit chewy and soft. The Ube lacked flavor so I couldn't really taste ube at all unfortunately. It came with Ube sauce but even that didn't taste like ube and just purple food coloring. Overall, I was not impressed with the food even though the portions were very generous. read more

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Aloha!! just when you thought no one understands the loco moco or your beloved spam musubi is nowhere to be found - we stumbled across our new home. You want soft shell eggs Benedict you fancy peach? They got you! This - super clean and happy - no-frills style spot will surprise you with the onolicious grinds of your dreams! Legit, choke local Hawiian favors and plenty aloha! We love Aloha Stacks!! Mahalo Nui. read more

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Husband and I came for the first time for breakfast and it quickly became our FAVORITE breakfast spot! The food was SO delicious! The loco moco was packed with flavor & the chicken katsu was crispy and delicious! Not too much batter, it was perfect. The ube coconut waffles were the BEST! So soft and fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness! The service was great, super friendly staff! The restaurant itself is kind of small & can get packed quickly. However from our POV the turn around time is pretty fast so you won't be waiting too long. They have some seating outside as well, but not much. Maybe like 3-4 tables? Parking is easy, there is a parking lot and lots of street parking available. We absolutely loved this place & even ordered take out via Postmates a few days later!1000/10 read more

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I've tried Aloha Stacks at another location before, but decided to give this one a try since it's conveniently located near my workout spot. One big plus right away was that they open as early as 6:30 AM, which is perfect for early birds or post-workout breakfast runs. There was a good amount of parking outside, and we were greeted with friendly service right when we walked in. Ambiance was clean & welcoming. My friend and I decided to try the Fitness Omelette ($15.50), which comes with egg whites, mushrooms, spinach, turkey slices, and your choice of potatoes or pancakes. I went with the potatoes. Unfortunately, they had run out of the turkey slices and replaced them with turkey patties. The omelette itself was simple and decent, but nothing too exciting. I'd give it about a 7/10. The potatoes were okay, but they came out more room temperature than hot and weren't crispy like I expected. My friend ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry ($14), and I have to say it was better than I expected. The katsu was crunchy, not overly thin like some places make it, and the curry was a nice addition. I'd give that dish about a 7.8/10. The main reason I knocked off two stars was due to a little confusion with a to-go order. I ordered a breakfast egg breakfast burrito to take home for my husband. The photo on the menu and online's picture shows it is served with chips and refried beans, but when I received the order, those sides weren't included. When I asked about it, the staff kindly explained that to-go orders do NOT come with the beans and chips, only dine-in orders do. They were very nice and even offered to box the sides for me, which I appreciated, but I did mention that it would probably help customers if that detail was listed on the menu. When something is pictured with sides, most people naturally assume that's what they'll receive. A small note on the menu could save everyone the extra explanation. As for the breakfast burrito ($11) itself, I added bacon for my husband. Unfortunately, it didn't really wow me. I'd give it about a 5/10. For the price, it just wasn't as satisfying as I hoped. Overall, the service was very friendly and it's definitely a convenient early morning breakfast option. The chicken katsu curry was probably the highlight for us. I'm not sure if it'll become a regular spot for me, but I might give it another try sometime in the future. Happy Eats & dine-in for your breakfast burrito if you want that refried beans & chips! read more

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Overall a good experience. Service is good- ordering process very straightforward. The cashier is knowledgeable and helpful answering questions. It's mainly self serve (order and counter and go pick your own seat). The food is brought out to you. The tables and bathrooms are kept relatively clean. They captured the Hawaiian relaxed environment real well. I like their location selection isn't too busy and the dining area is simply decorated and overall provides a "chill" atmosphere environment to dine in. The food itself is pretty good. I ordered the Macnut banana pancake. The portion was huge, I could only finish half. The flavors are ok, could be better. I miss the syrup options in Hawaii... here they only have maple syrup. The macadamia nuts were too soft. In Hawaii there was much more crunch to the pancakes. My family ordered the Kailua pork omelet, soft shell crab pancake and other items. They seem to really enjoy the food and say they would come back. It's a good place to get some island food without flying over to Hawaii. Would come back. read more

RIP Richie's Wichs, I will always hold a fond place in my heart for you. Aloha Stacks is in the location of this previous business. Plaza can get busy since there's a card shop (I believe) and other businesses in the plaza. We came here for a weekday brunch and got street parking easily. There was maybe 2 other parties in there with us and some pick up orders. Service was friendly and answered our questions. You order at the front, and they bring your food to you. You grab your number and they bring the food to you. Ambiance is super casual. Some neat island themed artwork on the wall. We got the: 1) Loco Moco: -One of my most favorite dishes. Choice of protein and I got the Portuguese sausage (not too salty and perfect char on the side), and got my eggs over easy. -Huge portion, flavorful gravy that also isn't too salty. Very hearty dish, add some Sriracha to it to get a kick. Would definitely get this again with another protein to try. 2) Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict: -Friend got this and after I had horrible food poisoning from a different eggs benedict elsewhere, I didn't really touch this dish except to have some of the yummy home fried potatoes. Nice slight crisp and super fluffy. She enjoyed her dish though. 3) Island Chilaquiles: -Carbs on carbs on delightful carbs. Comes with 2 eggs, tortilla chips with chipotle ranchero, sour cream, kalua pork, steamed rice, refried beans and queso fresco. -Very hearty and each bite was a different blend of flavors and textures, slight crunch of the chips, creaminess of the sour cream, kick from the chipotle, umami taste of the moist kalua pork. You get it. -Huge plate and a lot of it had to be taken home, but even after it was soggy and left in the car for a day, my brother enjoyed it. Super huge portions and enough to take home as leftovers for my younger brother to enjoy, which he did! I've been to the other locations and this is a solid one with delicious Hawaiian breakfast dishes. Would come back again. read more

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I've been coming here since they first opened. This morning, I ordered the Ribeye Chilaquiles. I noticed immediately the steak looked very dry and a day or two old. It looked like it was heated up in the microwave. For sure, it was not cooked to my order. I should have sent it back but I was hungry and had to get to a meeting. I will never return to this place. read more

3.5 stars Originally discovered Aloha Stacks in Whittier and bookmarked it, then realized they have multiple locations! Stopped by for lunch around 12:30pm on a Tuesday. Restaurant is a fast-casual setup where you order at the counter, take a number, and find your own seat. Hamburger Loco Moco ($15): A bed of rice topped with a hamburger patty, two eggs, and gravy. The portion was decent, but this dish missed the mark for me. The patty was a bit dry and the gravy leaned too salty. Not something I'd order again. Ube Coconut Pancakes ($13): Total opposite experience here - these were absolutely divine! Two fluffy ube pancakes topped with rich ube sauce and shredded coconut. I'd honestly come back just for these. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall with limited parking which fills up quickly during peak hours. read more

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If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then Aloha Stacks might be the right place to meet your breakfast needs. Taylor at the register was upbeat and friendly this Sunday morning as we perused the extensive menu options. We decided on the Loco Moco with Portuguese sausage, the Chicken Karaage with eggs, and the Mac Nut Banana pancakes as an upgrade, along with an Ube Latte and POG juice (Pineapple Orange and Guava). I adored the gravy though my husband thought it was just "good". We both could not believe how phenomenal the Karaage was! It was the lightest, crispiest fry with plentiful chicken and flavorful enough to not need the spicy mayo! It's a definite try and this place should be on the list of breakfast options in the area. read more

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Went to Aloha Stacks and got the chicken katsu with waffles. Overall, I thought it was okay, mainly because of the katsu. It was a little dry and lacked flavor, but the waffle itself was good, and the combo with some syrup and honey definitely made it better. They seem to have a lot of popular dishes like their ube pancakes, lattes, and other brunch items, so there's definitely more I want to try. Service was very friendly and fast, and there's plenty of seating. The ambience was nice too! It had a comforting, family restaurant vibe. Overall, a solid brunch spot and I'd definitely come back to try their other dishes! read more

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Dined in for brunch on 1/23/26 at 10:40 am. Parking: Small lot but I was able to find a spot. It wasn't busy. Service: You order at the counter and they give you a number. Water is self service. Ambiance: The place is like a diner style with a Hawaiian feel to it. Food and Drink 1. Loco Moco with chicken Katsu: 4/5. The katsu tasted crispy and mixed well with the loco moco. The rice was nice and fluffy and it paired well with the egg, over easy. I enjoyed this and it wasn't too salty. 2. Ube Pancakes: 4/5. Ube pancakes were delicious and not too overwhelming like normal pancakes. No complaints here except for I wish the ube was a little more stronger in flavor. 3. Ube coffee: 3/5. Even though, I mixed it, the flavors weren't there. Ube was too mild. Not strong enough to mix with the coffee. Overall, I like the place and would come back again! read more

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Came here in the morning because I was in the mood for pancakes and saw that they had a banana macadamia nut pancake. The pancakes did not disappoint, easily one of the best things there. Sweet, strong banana flavor with some crunch from the nuts. It was great! The workers here are friendly and tentative asking how the food was and brought whatever extra things you needed promptly. It's a smaller restaurant but it does give cozy family style vibes. Losing a star because the other plate I ordered which was the ribeye chilaquiles. The ribeye was tough and everything else on the dish was somewhat bland with the fried tortilla pieces being the saving grace. read more

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Awesome service, great food, and great portions. I've been here twice now. The first time I had the ribeye loco moco, and today I got the prime rib loco moco both broke da mouth!!! (heads up, the Prime Rib, it's only available on the weekends). My friend Lisa got the crab mushroom benedict and it was perfect. Great spot, highly recommend it. Can't remember the cashier's name but she was awesome and made my Prime Rib Loco Moco dream come true. Thanks !! read more

Aloha Stacks - Prime Rib Loco Moco - Pancakes Near Me - El Monte, California

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I think I may have fallen for the hype. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed with the dishes we ordered, especially considering the price. I usually love mac salad, but theirs was a little too sweet for my taste. The katsu chicken was crispy, but felt quite dry, the sauce helped somewhat, though overall it was just okay. The ube pancakes flavor were good, but I personally prefer pancakes that are lighter and fluffier, so they didn't quite hit the mark for me. It was kind of gritty and dry. I've had better pancakes elsewhere, which added to the disappointment. On a positive note, the service was quick and efficient. You order and pay at the counter, then choose your own seating, which was convenient. I also appreciated the self-serve water station. Maybe next time I will try their loco mocos or katsu curry. read more

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The hamburger patty was overcooked to medium well on my loco moco. The rice was not moist and the gravy was like a powdered gravy reconstituted with water. read more

Went to Aloha Stacks Saturday morning around 11:30am. We were lucky to get there right before it got super busy. The service was great and the servers were very helpful and attentive. The place is small with about 8 tables inside and 2 tables outside. The decor is refreshing with surf style wall art. I ordered the classic hamburger patty Loco Moco. I thought it was just OK. The party was just your standard hamburger patty, not a homemade one. I think the gravy to rice ratio was off, it needed a lot more gravy. We did ask the server to more gravy and she brought us a cup, so no worries. I also got a coffee and next time I would skip that. It wasn't the worst coffee, but it wasn't the best. I would go back just to try other things to see if maybe I just chose wrong. read more

Aloha Stacks - Loco Moco with Hamburger patty - Pancakes Near Me - El Monte, California

Pros: delicious breakfast style foods Cons: Can get busy when everyone's in the mood for brunch. This is my son's favorate Saturday/Sunday morning breakfast joint. It was the first restaurant name he remembers. His go to order is 1 pancake and a side of spam musubi. We've tried most of the menu items: waffles, pancakes, french toast, eggs benedict--we've even tried the random/off menu seasonal dishes. Like the katsu curry, chicken karage, and pasta dishes. The most noteable item to me is the ham breakfast melt sandwiches. It's my wife's favoriate. The meal is always cooked fresh. Bread is nicely toasted with butter, Eggs are nicely cooked and moist, sauce is nice, and it's just yummy. We get sides of tator tots which are also nice. Cripsy on the outside and soft on the inside. In general Aloha Stacks is a bit pricey. But I think it comes with the terratory of going to a brunch place. For example 1 spam masubi is $4. At 626 hawaiian bbq & boba it's 2 for $5. I'd expect to pay about $20 for an adult meal. Aloha Stacks is very clean. Staff are friendly. The tables are kinda close together. Very casual experience. They have cups on the side where you can grab your own water from a water dispenser. The biggest downside is that most people are in the mood for brunch on the weekend mornings. Lines can go out the door, ordering can be slow, food comes out slow, parking hard to find. If you can avoid the brunch hours, Aloha Stacks is the perferred breakfast joint. read more

The food at Aloha Stacks is delicious! I can totally understand the hype around this restaurant. I've been meaning to stop by for a while but never got the chance to until now. We ordered the loco moco with spam and Portuguese sausage, loco moco with chicken katsu and the Mac nut pancake. Everything was delicious! They don't skimp on the chicken katsu. The Mac nut pancakes were light and fluffy. My only comment would be that there should be more gravy for the loco moco though they gave us extra at no additional cost. Service was excellent. You order your food at the register first and then they give you a table number and bring out your food. The restaurant is a bit small but they have outside seating. Parking is in a shared lot with other businesses. Would highly recommend! read more

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7/10 - The restaurant wasn't hard to find, but parking is limited. Luckily, we were able to find parking easily, though I wouldn't say the same on a busy day. 7/10 First Impression - The restaurant looked clean, but there were no booths available. The cashier at the front was friendly, welcoming, and patient while we looked over the menu. Now let's get down to business... the food! 8/10 Banana OREO Pancakes Great pancakes ! You'd think it would be overwhelmingly sweet, but it wasn't at all. The pancake batter itself was fluffy, moist, buttery... just perfect. 5/10 Crab Omelette lt wasn't dry and had a buttery flavor, but something about the crab tasted fishy.The spinach and mushrooms are great.Just not my cup of tea. 4/10 PotatoesThe potatoes on the side were cooked perfectly and cut into large pieces, which I liked. However, I felt they lacked seasoning. After a few bites, you kind of get over it. 6/10 Mexican Iced Chocolate Pretty straight forward tasted like a light chocolate.More like milk with a whisper of Mexican chocolate. 6/10 Pineapple Juice Refreshing and tasted freshly made. You could tell because of the pulp. Only Complaint:They forgot our pineapple juice, and when the server was about to bring it over, the cashier stopped them and said, "Wait, come over here! Let me see!" Then once he saw us, he said, "Okay..."We had gotten our food to go received the food no pineapple juice. A few min before we got the Whisper... chocolate. On a hot day, waiting for drinks? Not cool. Total: Over $50 for 2 people.The portions are large, but for the quality and presentation, I'd say it's a bit overpriced. Would I recommend it? Yes... read more

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Great service and good food. Really enjoyed the french toast and beef ribs. Parking can be a problem due to the small plaza. Order and pay at the counter before grabbing a seat. read more

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Tried a spot called Aloha Stacks after hearing some buzz, even though I wasn't too familiar with it. Figured--why not give it a shot. Right off the bat, the ordering process caught me off guard. You have to order before being seated, which felt a bit unusual for a breakfast/brunch spot where you typically sit first and then order. Not a dealbreaker, just different. We went with the Aloha Chilaquiles and the Ribeye Chilaquiles, plus sides of bacon and turkey sausage. Oddly enough, the sides came out first--almost like appetizers--which didn't really make sense in the flow of a breakfast meal. Now, onto the main dishes... The ribeye chilaquiles were disappointing. The steak was undercooked to the point where there was visible blood on the plate mixing into the chilaquiles--not appetizing at all. On top of that, the meat itself was a bit tough. As for the chilaquiles in general, they missed the mark. Instead of having that slight crunch you expect, the chips were overly soggy and lacked texture. Another issue was temperature--none of the food came out hot. Everything leaned more toward lukewarm, like it had been sitting in the back for a while. The eggs especially felt like they lost their freshness by the time they reached the table. Service and operations also seemed off. It honestly felt like they might've been short-staffed. Tables weren't being cleared in a timely manner, which led to people waiting around for seating even after others had already finished and left. That's something that definitely needs attention. Overall, I just didn't get the hype. Maybe it was an off day, maybe we ordered the wrong items, or maybe expectations were just too high--but for me, this didn't live up to being a "popular spot." I'd give it a 3/5. Not something I'd personally recommend, but feel free to check it out and judge for yourself--that's just my take. read more

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The service at this location was very disappointing. There's no clear seating system, so it seems like you can sit anywhere. I found an open table and sat down, but a male server with glasses asked me to move because someone else wanted the table--which was confusing and frustrating. On top of that, there was a trainee at the front who didn't seem familiar with the menu and wasn't able to assist us properly. While I understand training is part of the process, there should be better support in place to ensure guests still have a smooth experience. At that point, it didn't matter how good the food might be--the overall experience was already negative. I would recommend going to the Irvine location instead, where the service is much more attentive. The only reason I'm giving an extra star is because Nathan the other server did a great job taking care of us after the initial issues. read more

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Aloha Stacks is a recent addition to this area, and I'm thankful to have been introduced here by a friend. We had a short stack of their banana nut pancakes - though get a regular 4 stack if you can... definitely more bang for the buck! The banana nut pancakes tasted as expected, no frills. We also had their deep fried oxtail loco moco with rice and two eggs. Did I know what to expect...? Nope, but wow, when it came out it felt underwhelming. As one of the most expensive items, this definitely felt like a splurge. The taste? The sauce was well caramelized and featured a sweet and salty that was a tad too strong - yet still very tasty. Halfway into the meal, the staff checked in on us to see if we needed anything else. Feeling like a "take out" location rather than dine-in, this was appreciated. Because we sat by the window, we also enjoyed looking into the street, cars whizzing by as fork-fulls of food entered our mouths. We were two people, but each dish alone could easily feed two. The portions were definitely on the generous side. One pancake? That could easily be breakfast. Half order of ox tail (2) with rice and egg? Yup, that's easily lunch! To top it off, I also had an order of their POG (pineapple, orange, guava) juice. This tasted pleasantly sweet, a bit too much for my liking, but this tasted freshly squeezed. Would I get it again? I think a better question is when can I return again? read more

Aloha Stacks - Deep Fried Ox Tail Loco Moco and Banana Nut Pancake - Pancakes Near Me - El Monte, California

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I love their food especially their purple pancake. They also have good coffee. The service is nice too.

Quickly became a family fave when we get a craving for some aloha food and customer service!!!

This place is so good! We have been here twice and each time was so good. They have a pretty large menu with so many great options that it's hard to decide what to get. The two times we came we really enjoyed their ube pancake, banana macadamia nut pancake, Kalua pork eggs benedict, and prime rib locomoco. We are definitely going to keep coming back. The lines can get pretty long but they have great service and when it gets busy they put up tables and chairs for outside seating as well. read more

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We actually had a great dinner here recently and loved it so much we came back for Christmas morning breakfast. It was such a great find! If you're looking for solid Hawaiian fare, this is the spot. We ordered the Loco Moco and the Ube Pancakes for breakfast, both were excellent choices and tasted amazing. The Ube pancakes are a must-try if you like something sweet and vibrant! The restaurant itself is a small, cozy space, but don't let the size fool you, the service is incredibly friendly and very efficient. It's a perfect, low-key spot to get your Hawaiian food fix early in the day. Definitely adding this to our regular rotation! read more

Aloha Stacks - Ube Coconut Pancakes - Pancakes Near Me - El Monte, California

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Solid food to fill you up. I wasn't too hungry so got the sunrise bowl, which is oatmeal with fruit plus brown sugar on the side. They definitely still give a good portion that will fill you. My fiance had the pancakes and an omelette with pulled pork and said the pancakes were solid. He wished there was more of the kahula pork in his omelette but otherwise decent. Friendly service where you order and pay first before sitting. The highlight for me is the iced Chai tea, which was very flavorful and a nice hint of cinnamon. Good local spot! read more

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Wow, I'm so amazed by the ube coconut pancakes from Aloha Stacks. This is a small restaurant located in El Monte, and since I live nearby, I can honestly say there aren't many sit down spots in the area that feel worth coming back to a second time. The ube coconut pancakes were the perfect level of sweetness, not overly sweet like some places that rely on heavy sugar. The flavor was rich and the pancakes were fluffy and well made. The chicken and waffles didn't quite meet my expectations in terms of flavor, as the chicken was a bit bland, though the crispiness was definitely there and you can't really go wrong with waffles. The menu has a solid variety overall, but seating is limited and the parking lot is small. I would definitely come back again for the ube pancakes and to try other items on the menu. read more

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