Asking the concierge at my place of lodging about where to get a good breakfast, he touted a restaurant in a nearby hotel property. When I walked down to look I observed that though the hotel was on the oceanfront the restaurant was not. Also that the cost of breakfast for two there would likely set me back upwards of $80. Lucky for me I then discovered Anuenue Cafe, a place I returned to twice during my stay. It also wasn't on the water but neither was it going to set me back anywhere near the cost of breakfast at a hotel restaurant. Anuenue Cafe serves voluminous portions of meaty and carb-rich food that doesn't just taste great, it'll also keep you sated until late into the afternoon. The huge Shark Omelet ($17) accompanied by a hearty scoop of delicious Overnight Oats is just one example. Filled to bursting with sautéed bacon, Portuguese sausage, kalua pork, and cheddar cheese this could easily be a breakfast for two. And what everyone says about the pork here is true: you'll love it. With its fast-casual service model and 100% al fresco picnic table dining, Anuenue Cafe is running laps around whatever you'd wind up with at the hotel restaurant that the concierge might've steered you towards. If you want a big and hearty breakfast they've got you covered like a big warm blanket. read more

Anuenue Cafe - Shark Omelet served with Overnight Oats ($17) - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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Tasty! We had the Shipwreck, French Toast, and Shark. All were delish! Easy takeout, friendly service. read more

Anuenue Cafe - Menu - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

This is located in the Poipu Shopping Village mall so there is a lot of parking! Omg, I loved our breakfast here. It is a to-go style place so we just found some seating around the mall. Great service and pretty fast order. We got the surfer bowl and the tube ride french toast. The surfer bowl was soo tasty and such a great portion. The white cheddar cheese sauce on top is a game-changer. The tube ride french toast was also such a great portion since it comes with 2 eggs and a choice of meat. The french toast itself is a Hawaiian sweet bread which was so delicious and fluffy and the lemon curd and berry coulis on top was the perfect sweet and tart combination. Highly highly enjoyed this meal and would definitely come back. read more

Anuenue Cafe - surfer bowl - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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Great hole in the wall place with EXCELLENT breakfast food! I was surprised at the difference of taste you get from eggs that are locally sourced rather than from the market. It's so enriching to really taste the roots from what you're eating. Their Portuguese sausage, eggs, and Hawaiian toast were excellent and my partners veggie scramble was my partners favorite breakfast dish. Just be careful of the chickens! They want a bite too haha read more

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We went on a Monday around 8:10 and waited in line for about 15 minutes to order. Once we ordered, it only took 5 minutes for our food to come out - so don't let the line detour you. Food was delicious! The Portuguese sausage was a hit with the entire family. We opted for the plain French toast (tail slide) because the family isn't a fan of coconut and lemon curd in the other two options. But it was made on a thick Hawaiian bread that was nice and fluffy. The kalua pork fried rice was delicious but seemed more like a "white rice scramble" than fried rice so we were a little thrown off. The restaurant is within a little shopping center. There are small outdoor tables on the side of the restaurant but not too much seating. Since the tables were taken, we took it around the corner to a big open air amphitheater area. Overall, well worth it and we will be back on our next trip! read more

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GET THE SURFER BOWL. It has everything you could want and more. We also tried the pancakes and they delicious. Was hands down the best brunch we had the entire trip. read more

This meal made me come to the divine realization that the best food on this island is probably out of food trucks or small hole in the wall places because god damn this was good. Can you rate a place 5 stars after having one menu item? Yes. read more

Anuenue Cafe - Kalua pork fried rice 5/5 - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Tiny place with a single outdoor table but excellent breakfast food. Try the surfer bowl loaded with a different kind of meats, cheese sauce, rice, and two eggs any way you want them A little bit of asparagus & some greens. An excellent way to start the day in paradise! read more

Anuenue Cafe - Surfer bowl over easy - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

There was a line forming before they even opened! But the food came out fast. We got the Surfer Bowl to share. It was huge and delicious. Had eggs cooked to order, 3 kinds of meat, rice, cheese sauce, and a variety of veggies. So good. The coffee was good too! There's nowhere to eat inside so you can eat at the picnic table outside the cafe or take the food to eat elsewhere like on the beach read more

The food was delicious! The workers were nice and I recommend the omelet. The overnight oats were so good as well

Server was amazing. Prices were reasonable. Service was very fast. Food was hot and very tasty! I originally questioned the variety of veggies that came with the meal but that white sauce literally elevated the whole dish. And everything was fresh. Coffee was also quality! Only thing was there was only 1 table for "outdoor seating" that was taken. However, because the cafe is around other establishments, you can definitely find somewhere else to sit. Would definitely go back! read more

Anuenue Cafe - Surfer Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Overall a pretty nice eating experience. The serving sizes were just right to fill you up until dinner. The French toast (light and fluffy) and Portuguese sausage not spicy is a good choice. The surfer bowl was my choice and was a little too much for me (serving size) but the flavor was nicely done. Eggs nice and fluffy, white sauce not overly heavy and the mix with the kalua pork and Portuguese sausage was evenly done. Very nice choice for my palate. Friendly service and the cooks in the back, bravo for the tasty meal and very very very quick turn. My hats off for the crew in the back of the house, job well done. The front of the house, nice and friendly cashier woman, was very efficient as well taking orders, cashiering and handing out the food orders. They all deserve and job well done and also thank you for sharing the Aloha spirit. MAHALO! read more

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Breakfast was delicious. I had the banana macadamia pancake with eggs and Portuguese sausage and loved it. I even thought the coffee was delicious even though I don't like coffee with cream and sugar. But the house coffee was smooth and delicious Highly recommend eating breakfast here. read more

Anuenue Cafe is located in Poipu Shopping Village and they have their own free parking lot. This restaurant opens early and there will be a line outside the door before the doors open too! The portions are generous and the food is full of great stuff! LOCOMOCO is solid good! It was a great hefty breakfast for one of our busiest hiking days. AVO TOAST was great and was large enough to share. The bread is very good too. I forgot to ask where it came from. There is one long communal picnic table outside the café if you want to eat here, but there are other spots in the center. The workers are all so friendly and super fast. No island time here at all. Large parking lot behind the shops that are part of the center. read more

Anuenue Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

A small place with limited outdoor seating, takeout only. Overnight oats were rated as delicious by a family member, and my omelette was fine, if a little oily due to the pesto. Most memorable event: an aggressive "adolescent" chicken jumping atop the table to sample my oat/pineapple side, before I could shoo it away! read more

The wife, the friends and I were tooling around Kauai for a week and we wanted to grab some breakfast. Staying in Poipu there are surprisingly few places open for breakfast. I found this place on Yelp and we went to check it out. Line was out the door, which makes sense since it is small inside and no seating. Place your order and they bring it outside. After ordering we sat down at the single picnic table with other customers. All the food we saw liked good. The food came out very quickly and piping hot. All served in to-go containers. The wife ordered the Tube Rider with scrambled eggs, Portuguese sausage and French toast slice with a raspberry and lemon coulis (huh?). She really liked it. The sausage was delicious. I ordered the Kalua fried rice. It was not really fried rice. It was two scoops of white rice with Kalua pork mixed in. I had two eggs over medium with that. Very, very good. We were stuffed and did not finish either of our meals. Couldn't take it to go since we were running around after. I recommend going to enjoy some good island food. The server we dealt with was very nice and made sure the food was good and that we had everything we needed. Go. Eat Well. Have Fun! read more

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I think this might have been my favorite breakfast on the island. I was able to try two of their benedicts and they provided a range of great flavors from savory to sweet. The fresh sugar cane juices helped tie everything together. Lastly the overnight oats were soooooo good. I honestly need to see if there's a copycat recipe somewhere online where I can make this for myself. Do not think twice about stopping in. You won't be disappointed.... It's a small joint but seating is plentiful in the plaza. read more

Walkup order and sit restaurant. Only one bench to sit outside with covered awning. Food was a bit lack-luster. Haupia French toast was a disappointment- one piece of Haupia on top of a piece of dry French toast. What a disappointment- they don't even offer different syrups- just a little container of maple syrup and no butter. From the previous reviews, I was expecting much more. read more

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I came here for breakfast since my hotel was so close, and I was disappointed. I ordered the Kalua pork fried rice with scrambled eggs, and they totally forgot about my order. People who were behind me were getting their food first, and when I brought it up, there was a "glitch" with their printer. When my food was finally brought out, you could tell it was done in haste. My rice was really white without any hint of being fried, and the flavors in the rice didn't marry well together. At least I got a complimentary plantation iced tea. read more

Anuenue Cafe - Kalua pork fried rice + scrambled eggs - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Had a yummy breakfast here on my first day in Kauai before hiking. The surfer bowl was hefty but had a nice mix of meat and veggies topped with a rich cheese sauce. The tow in had a huge piece of French toast, and we loved the crispy bacon. Great way to start the day! read more

10/10 recommend!! The service was very quick and the food tasted so fresh and delicious. Enough to share for 2 if you get the surfer bowl! read more

Anuenue Cafe - Surfer bowl!! SO good, shared this with a friend and it was just right because the rice on the bottom was filling! 10/10 recommend ‍ - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

A takeout cafe in a cute mall with several dining options including this one. A limited menu that may check boxes for some. The food is fresh and prepared onsite. Everything is served in to-go boxes with plastic ware. Overnight oats and eggs with Portuguese sausage were good. Pleasant and efficient service was a plus. Points off for the lack of tables outside. read more

Awesome little breakfast spot in the Poipu area. Maybe a little too small... A short waiting list. Surfer bowl: -good amount of steak, potatoes, nice eggs -grilled salsa was great, not spicy Brekke burrito (kalua pork) + avocado (+$2): -big burrito!! Pretty much perfect, although the avocado is kind of just a small scoop of mush, probably not worth 2 dollars extra (aug 2019) read more

Sooo good. Cute little take out. The French toast with lemon curd and berries is delicious! You will dream of it! read more

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Their pancakes are so fluffy and delicious! We went there two days in a row because we wanted to try more of their pancakes and the French toast. The staff is super friendly too. Highly recommended! read more

Anuenue Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Oh man this place was good. Little place inside a small shopping mall. One long table next to the restaurant. One table further down. Wound up sharing the table with another family. There are benches to sit on too, if you can't get a seat at the table. Service was quick. My wife said her over medium egg was cooked perfectly. Had a taste of her french toast, it was really good. My shark omelette was loaded. Came with a pineapple wedge and overnight oats. Overnight oats were very tasty. read more

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This cafe was so good! We got the French toast and The Shark omelette as amazing; filled with egg, cheese, Polynesian sausage, pork and it was 10/10. So happy we found this little cafe! The oats also were a side of the omelette and it was so yummy. We loved this little walk up cafe with food to go, we enjoyed it on the side of the beach. read more

Best breakfast place on the Island!!! Wife and I Highly recommend getting the Surfer Bowl. Went 2 days in a row and going back before trip is over. read more

Everything was delicious. Large portions. Fresh. Best breakfast we've had on the island so far read more

Anuenue Cafe - Surfer Bowl, The Shark and Mae Kanu. All delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

We were staying in the Poipu area and wanted to grab a quick breakfast/brunch before leaving for the airport. They are nestled in a small shopping center with just 2 outdoor long picnic tables. We ordered... * Mea Kanu (veggie) Omelet - Really tasty veggies in a nice fluffy omelet with a pesto sauce drizzled on top. Came with a small side of mango oats which was also yummy. * Surfer Bowl - Scoop of rice, 2 eggs your way, bacon and Portuguese sausage bits, Kahlua pork, various veggies and a cheese sauce topper. This bowl was well loaded and very tasty. Ordered at the counter and waited to pickup to eat on a shared picnic table outside. Also ordered their home brewed tea with free refills... choice of sugar free Lilikoi or hibiscus teas. Love it! read more

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Came here since so many people raved about their brunch. Had the Kalua Pork fried rice as well as a side of the french toast. The servings were quite generous and very filling. The fried rice was good, but found the sauce a bit overpowering. Overall, expected to like this place more than I did after hearing so many great reviews. There is some seating outside around the other buildings. read more

This location is easy to access if your on the south end of the island. They have a limited menu but I'm sure you will find something to suit your appetite. It's to go orders but there is limited seating in the area. Service was fast and friendly and the area was easy to find was quiet and clean. read more

Amazing breakfast spot! The staff are as sweet as can be and recognized us after only one visit. We loved our breakfast here!!

It's our first breakfast in Kauai today and was so excited to come here for breakfast as we have for many years. But it has been 4 years since our last trip here and was disappointed at all the changes. While the service remained friendly, the menu has changed from having local choices to essentially generic breakfast that you can get in the mainland. Having Kailua pork and rice as the only local-ish choices does not make this place appealing anymore. Additionally, as several reviewers have already mentioned, there is only one table left for seating. Previously, there were several tables for customers so I am not sure why this is no longer the case. Sadly, I am taking this place off our restaurant list for Kauai. read more

A solid breakfast spot in the Poipu shopping village. Parking is free and easy. Fast and friendly service. It's mainly a grab & go place, but they do have a long communal table outside where you can eat, as you soak in the island vibe. I can see how this place may get crowded at peak times, since the actual cafe is rather small, by we went there at about 11am and walked right in. The food is served in compostable to-go boxes making it easy to take along your leftovers, 'coz you're likely to have some! We got the Shark Omelette (no Sharks, just big!!) which was stuffed with bacon, sausage and pork and served with a side of overnight oats and a slice of fresh pineapple. We also had the Tube Rider French toast with two scrambled eggs and Portuguese sausage on the side. The French toast was made of a slice of amazing Hawaiian bread topped with lemon curd and berry coulis. This was the perfect balance of sweet and tart and I think I'm going to dream about it for a while! They also give you packets of hot sauce - the habanero ginger packed a punch and went perfectly with the eggs. They're only open until noon, so make your way there to start your day off right! read more

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Yum, this place was delicious! The line was kinda long but don't give up, it moves quickly and the food comes out fast. I had the biscuit with egg, cheddar cheese sauce and bacon. I also sampled the French toast. Everything was tasty! read more

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The Kalua Pork Fried Rice was amazing! The smoky flavor of the pork mixed perfectly with the savory crispy fried rice -- so flavorful and comforting. Definitely a must-try! read more

Do yourself a favor and check this place out if you're staying in the area. They offer simple but delicious dishes. We got here an hour after it opened and the wait wasn't too long. Plan to find a bench/ spot on the grass to eat or take it to go. The dishes are huge! I don't think anyone in my party finished. Everything we had was delicious. read more

Anuenue Cafe - English muffin with pulled pork - Cafes Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Such a nice locally owned eatery. Service and food given and made with care. We came on a Monday at 11am and were greeted warmly and had our order taken quickly. Ordered the tow in French toast, the riptide, and avo toast sandwich. Not a lot of seating, but we nabbed the only table next to the shop. Food came out eventually and we were like happy fishes flopping around. Everything tasted delicious and we were stuffed. Definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area. read more

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A very small business but with a lot of flavor and great service. Food was delicious. Their avocado toast one of the best we ever had is not the typical avocado toast because is served in a torta style but man with so much flavor. The ambiance is cozy and relaxing. Staff very friendly.. read more