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    Aloha Stacks

    4.3 (426 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Chicken Katsu lunch
    RoseMary F.

    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

    Chicken katsu loco moco
    Christy C.

    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.

    Vivian P.

    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!

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    Ann T.

    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.

    Tiffany T.

    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.

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    Monica T.

    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!

    Mitchell L.

    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!

    Ube Coconut Pancakes
    Amy P.

    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.

    Jimmy L.

    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.

    Special menu
    Melissa L.

    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.

    Loco Moco with Hamburger patty
    Araceli A.

    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.

    Eggs benedict
    Jennifer L.

    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.

    Jason N.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Aloha Stacks

    Any gluten free waffles or pancakes?

    Yes, pancakes. Also sourdough bread for sandwiches which is GF

    What time do they serve breakfast until?

    Until they close at 2...

    Do they have a catering/party trays menu?

    I believe they do

    Do they have gluten free pancakes, waffles, or crepes?

    Are they associated with the stacks pancake house in Irvine?

    Yes, they are same owner as the ones in Irvine, Orange County.

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    (325 reviews)

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    The place is nice. I ordered the banana nut pancakes. My daughter had the French toast with…read moreblueberries. Both meals were great. The syrup they serve is amazing. The staff was kind and helpful with food choices. Drinks were good too!

    This is different than my usual reviews, as I'd much rather elevate businesses and support their…read moregrowth rather than point out the negatives. But this one deserves a bit more detail for the 3 stars. We came here at my husband's cravings for eggs Benedict for his birthday brunch. It was a Saturday around 1PM. There were crowds, but it didn't feel overwhelmingly busy. I will say they seemed well staffed, which made service feel prompt and welcomed. Everyone in the team appeared friendly. The person who made our lattes also made an effort to clarify our order (lattes with Oatmilk with cream foam - which u know can be confusing. I'm giving up whole milk for the fats and lactose, but a little bit of cream won't hurt). We chose Mari Vees over other nearby spots mainly because of the style and ambiance, which truly delivered... beautiful, modern, and inviting on Yelp. We ordered the iced Spanish latte, iced matcha latte, classic eggs Benedict, and chilaquiles with beef. As soon as the plates landed on our table, before we even had a chance to taste anything, a well-dressed gentleman (who seemed more senior than the rest of the staff) came over and asked how everything was. We felt compelled to give the automatic "everything is good." To be fair, the flavors did hit the spot. The lattes were yummy (and shoutout to the cute aesthetics), the chilaquiles were perfectly savory, and the sauce on the eggs Benedict was rich and creamy. However, the reason this lands at 3 stars is the eggs Benedict itself. The poached eggs were overcooked. Poached eggs should be runny and creamy, not firm. We brought this up to our server, Jeremiah, but he responded that it was "poached hard." I was confused... was that intentional? I checked the menu again (good thing I take pictures), and it simply says "poached eggs." Later, when we were paying, the same gentleman returned, who I inquired and learned goes by the name, Victor. This time, he didn't ask about our experience, but I knew I had to say something. I shared praise along with a lighthearted and humorous question about the overcooked eggs. He admitted they should be runny and said "we should have told them"... BUT WE DID! I debated addressing it in person versus sharing here on Yelp. Unfortunately, it felt like the team wasn't equipped to properly handle feedback. Instead of acknowledging the issue, we felt dismissed and gaslighted. I still gave a 18% tip (our total was $60+) , slight lower than our usual 20%... but I know everyone works hard in there. Overall, it had the potential to be a great experience, but the mishap left a sour note and pretty much ruined our afternoon. Not sure we'll be back.

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    It's surprising how busy this place is especially for women/girls (maybe souffle is more popular…read moreamong girls?) The only guys you see mostly liley are those who come as part of a family. However I personally think souffle is a glorified version of pancake. It's slightly thicker and more fluffy and if you like pancakes there is no reason why you wouldn't like this (other than the price?). The location is in a strip mall next to the bigger 99 Ranch plaza and parking can be difficult to find especially top side but there is a underground parking lot next door. It can still get busy so you may have to park in that plaza and walk over on busy weekends. Just note this place is busy even in the weekday evenings. There are very few tables so if you are coming as a date/family, you may not find a table. The tables are also small so I wouldn't recommend a large group of more than 4. You order via a kiosk and for drinks they will call your order number. For souffle if you dine in, you can take a number stand and place on your table just like some McDonald's. Souffle is not bad and not too sweet especially with the original flavor.

    Been to Motto multiple times and the items here from drinks to food items have all been pretty…read moresolid! Quality to aesthetics get high marks but sometimes taste is lacking. Souffle pancakes in different occasions always look so pretty, are the best everyone's ever had, some some flavor profiles don't work. Maybe that's why the menu sometimes changes. For example the yuzu grape was completely bland because the yuzu drizzle on top was a thin line i couldn't taste at all. At least put a spread between each layer or pour a lot on top like the others (eg berry or mango). The mint leaves was the most potent flavor in this dish. Over the grapes, blueberries, matcha powder, yuzu. Got the mango triple layer drink this time and if you drink it carefully, you can appreciate the contrast from the mango puree, the milk, the creamy salted matcha. If you just mix it up completely you won't get that affect. One thing that bothers me is because the menu changes I seem to always be unable to get something I'm thinking of from the previous visit. I recall last time I had some mochi and rice ball I added to a drink that was so damn good and I couldn't add it this time. Though I recall that drink being $11.50 from the add ons. The souffle pancake was $21... so place is $$ but again the quality is there. Service wise, never interacted with staff really. Kiosk to order. Drinks just sit at counter when done. Didn't call numbers. Oh they did bring the pancake, no words spoken.

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    This was a cute little spot in downtown Monrovia. The café had a cozy atmosphere and there were…read morequite a few people inside, which is always a good sign. Parking was easy since there were a good amount of spots right outside. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick. I ordered a chai tea latte and a turkey avocado sandwich on a croissant with fries. The sandwich was fresh and flavorful, and the croissant was soft and buttery. My chai latte was really good too. Overall, I really liked this spot. It felt like a relaxed place to grab a good sandwich and drink. I would definitely come back.

    Had a great experience at Peach Café in Monrovia! The atmosphere was really nice, and eating…read moreoutside was especially enjoyable with the beautiful weather. The outdoor seating made the whole experience feel relaxed and comfortable and added to the overall charm of the café. The food was yummy, delicious, and very fresh. The omelet was fluffy and perfectly cooked, filled with fresh ingredients that made it really flavorful and satisfying. The tuna sandwich was excellent, light, fresh, and well-seasoned, served on great bread that complemented the tuna nicely. The salad was crisp and refreshing with fresh greens and a well-balanced dressing that tied everything together. Overall, it was a great spot to enjoy a relaxing meal with quality food and a pleasant atmosphere. I'd definitely come back again and highly recommend it if you're in the area!

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    My cousin and her boyfriend took me to this spot, and I have to admit -- the food and service were…read moreabsolutely amazing. I really enjoyed the aesthetic. It's simple but full of character, featuring cholo-style artwork inspired by Blood In, Blood Out, along with actor signatures that give the place a cool, authentic vibe. We were able to sit back, enjoy great company, and have an even better meal. The kids loved the breakfast burrito, waffles, and the classic breakfast plates. I ordered the chorizo omelette, and it did not disappoint -- generous chunks of perfectly cooked chorizo throughout. You can truly taste that everything is made from scratch with fresh ingredients. The country fried steak is incredible as well -- definitely worth trying. There's plenty of parking, including street parking since the restaurant sits on a corner. They offer covered outdoor seating with a gated area and a TV, plus indoor seating if you prefer. I will most certainly be returning. Highly recommend!

    George's Cafe is hands down one of the best spots in West Covina. The service alone deserves five…read morestars. George himself took the time to talk with us and made us feel completely at home. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare and immediately sets the tone. The food was excellent. I had the pancake combo and my son ordered the cheeseburger--both were fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Even the ranch was standout. George then offered samples, which honestly sealed the deal. I don't like seafood at all, but the clam chowder was unbelievably good. And the biscuits and gravy? No exaggeration--the best gravy in the area. Nothing else comes close. The décor is another highlight. The Blood In Blood Out theme throughout the café is very cool, especially seeing the murals on the walls signed by actual cast members who have visited. It gives the place a unique character and makes it feel like more than just a café--it's an experience. Amazing food, amazing service, and a welcoming atmosphere. This is officially my new go-to spot for breakfast and lunch. Next visit, I'm trying the country fried steak and the chicken fettuccini. Highly recommend.

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