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Aloha Wagon

4.8 (316 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Good for kids

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Gabrielle S.

Quality eatery. Friendly staff. Rice plates are glorious. Portions are insane. Come hungry! Highly recommend this cute and quaint little establishment.

Loco moco
Vincenzo C.

Quick easy delicious meal! Greeted and treated well! Small location but very cool decor! Would return !

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Lynn W.

Very chill place with seating for about 13 people. Really quick to-go prep. I'd highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

Sunset: guava, lychee, lime drink
J C.

Food is delicious, fresh, & made upon order. I was excited to be able to eat delicious Hawaiian food on the mainland. Portions are generous. Always have leftovers. Owners and staff are always very nice.

grilled tofu vegetarian platter

A go-to vegetarian option! Very tasty pineapple teriyaki tofu, potato mac salad, and really love the guava dressing.

Sunset drink and spam musubi
Reyna R.

I had been craving spam musubi and finally came to this place. I was not disappointed. Their spam musubi was two for $7.50. I got the sunset drink as well (guava, lychee, and lime), which was yummy. Would definitely recommend you check this place out, it's family-owned, and you can tell they take pride in their food and service. The ambiance is very nice and colorful.

Fish taco
Keyva C.

I've been wanting to check this place out for a while and finally made my way over. The food was absolute delicious! I tried the mix plate, with the kalua pork and the adoba chicken, the pork was so yummy and was by far my favorite. The macaroni salad was so so good! Literally some of the best I've ever had. I tried the fish taco as well and it was so delicious!! The service was great and the inside is very cute and welcoming! I will definitely be back to check out more of the menu!

Loco Moco
Johnny R.

Not only is this one of the best plates of Hawaiian food i have had in a while, it's one of the best priced. Loco Moco: 5 of 5 Comes served with rice, salad, and mac salad. The gravy and hamburger patties are seasoned perfectly to compliment each other. Due to the strong flavors of the main dish, the sides are less so, but add grea t contrast to the plate. I highly recommend this and the chicken katsu plate. Each of these are well worth the price for both the amount and flavors. Service was very fast as well.

Aloha Wagon never disappoints. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. But honestly, the katsu sauce is to die for -- it's rich, slightly sweet, and makes every bite so addictive. The portion size is huge and definitely affordable for how much food you get. You could easily share it with two people or have leftovers for later. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The spam musubi is also a delightful treat -- perfectly balanced with savory spam and soft rice. It's simple but done so well. If you're looking for delicious Hawaiian comfort food that's affordable, filling, and high quality, Aloha Wagon is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Mixed plate: chicken katsu + grilled bbq chicken
Ariana G.

Why can't this place be closer to my house!!! It's so dang good. Chicago doesn't have enough Hawaiian cuisine and it's so unfortunate. This small shop on Western Ave. serves up some mean Hawaiian cuisine that will leave you with so much leftovers and a happy stomach. First, the portions are massive! I was able to eat my plate for 3 days straight. All plates come with their delicious mac salad, side salad, and rice. The mixed plate is the way to go to get the best of both worlds amongst their protein options. None of the meats were dry! Everything tasted so homey and authentic!!! Truly so comforting. Worth every penny in my opinion. Come check them out!

Loco moco with over medium and scrambled eggs, greens and macaroni salad!

Best gravy on the loco moco. Macaroni salad was fantastic. Bbq grilled chicken was juicy and seasoned properly. The staff and owner were very welcoming and friendly. It felt like you visited someone's home in Hawaii and they're super hospitable. Our new favorite spot. We'll be stopping by again when we visit our kids in the city. Better than rainbow cafe in Hawaii if you ask me :)

Chicken katsu   Mixed plate spicy pork and chicken adobo
Stephanie C.

Different choices of plates, they are doing a special Filipino food April 13 & 27 I got the chicken katsu super good my gf got a mixed plate. Definitely recommend coming to check out the food. Good portions!!!! Over all I'd definitely come back! Service was great! Ambiance was great as well! Good music plenty of seating. I'll be back Aloha Wagon!!!!

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8 years ago

Super authentic, huge portions, delicious food, and cheap. This place is a gift to Chicago. Definitely recommend.

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Good food at a great price! Will visit again when I come back to Chicago. Happy I went outta the way to try.

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Juicy chicken katsu! Spicy pork is also delicious. Hawaiian tea was on point. Service was quick and friendly. Highly recommend!

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7 years ago

Great food, large portions, low prices. Aloha is definitely recommended and I will be back!

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My goodness this place is awesome! So fresh and crispy. Everything was made perfect. The Hawaiian taste was fun.

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Awesome local spot. Had the aloha burger and it was delightful. Will be coming back to try more food!

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8 years ago

Whenever I'm on business I stop by at this place. Excellent food. Hits the spot every single time. Chicken and pork are delish.

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I was recently there and their pork sandwich is to die for. I can't wait to go back and try more from their menu!

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Ask the Community - Aloha Wagon

Will you reopen anytime soon?

They are in process of reopening at their new location at 2025 S Western, no date of reopening is given. I drove by a week ago and saw that the front of the restaurant was painted in the trade mark blue. I didn't see the inside, not sure of the… 

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