Hands down, top 3 food places we enjoyed while vacationing in Kauai. Located in Koloa on the 2nd floor, is a very un-assuming breakfast joint offering Ono eats, and a decor you did not expect when walking through town. Inside is very modern and chic, with terracotta tables neutral colors of black and gold, and perfectly matching pendant lighting. We won't let the service get in the way of this review, because everyone is bound to have a bad day that unfortunately spills into your work life. I heard another table complain about our server, and it only confirmed that when they took our order, they were very short and dismissive... like we were doing them a disservice. I know that's not the norm, and we wont let that get in the way of an amazing meal. The food was amazing. Almost everything we got was top notch. If it sounds good on the menu? Get it. In particular the pork belly bowl. I would honestly get it Tinono style, because the sauce options are just drizzled on top. Or possibly ask for the sauce on the side. Everything else was very, very good, with exception to the Bibimbap Kalbi bow. Tasted way too average to warrant the price tag. This is one I would skip next time. Cocktails were delicious including the Bloody and the Lilikoi Marg. This is another one of those, must-stop-in places in Koloa!! read more

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Food: The food was delish. I had the loco moco and the gravy was just SO good. The portions were filling but not too excessive. My wife and daughter also had the loco moco and they loved it. My little one had the mac n cheese and she too loved her dish. Service: Service was great and staff were very polite and welcoming. Ambiance: Had a great laid back and welcoming feeling. Overall, I would def come back when we visit Kaua'i which is typically an annual trip for us. read more

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I think I'd give it a 4.5 stars if I could. Some things were great and some things were just good. The place is cute, but busy! We were a party of 2 and we showed up around 7:30-8 on a weekday and they only had like 3 tables open because there were just so many reservations. We got the side of sausage (4/5, nothing special), side of focaccia (5/5 great!), green chile (4/5), lilikoi pancakes (5/5). read more

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Loved eggs Benedict with pork belly. Loved pulled pork sandwich. All food is great no longer have the home made potato chips. Drinks were also delicious when they eventually arrived Service painfully slow. One of our group never got his food. Drinks came after food. I'll definitely go back with expectations set. I think it's impossible to get in without reservation. read more

Break + Feast - Koloa, Kauai Recently visited the Garden Island of Kauai and found a restaurant I really enjoyed in the quaint town of Koloa, just north of Poipu. Located on the second floor of an open-air complex, Break + Feast is definitely worth seeking out. Make reservations if you can--it fills up quickly. We were lucky to get in early before the rush. Service runs on "island time," so don't expect mainland speed, but that's part of the experience. The modern decor gives the place a fresh, welcoming feel. As for the food--absolutely worth the wait. Everything we had was ono. The brisket benedict is a must-try. The brisket was tender and packed with flavor, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I also ordered the loco moco, which ranks as the second best I've had (with one spot in Maui still holding my top spot). The gravy and eggs here really stood out--rich, savory, and done just right. read more

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Sorry, too hungry to let the camera eat first. Maybe I should have just taken pictures of our empty plates after we were done eating. They were licked clean. We had the pork chili verde, the veggie curry hash and sides of Portuguese sausage and pulled pork hash. Everything was amazing. Run to this place for a great brunch. read more

We are visiting from LA and have high standards for food but we are used to snooty service. The food here is solid. Brand new clean spot we found after having dinner one night at Monico's next door (we LOVED). We all ordered something delicious, prices were fair. Where we were disappointed was the service from someone who perhaps was the manager. The restaurant was pretty empty on a weekday morning and they asked if we had reservations (they ask everyone), we said no and we asked to be seated on a booth, the host said let me check so they don't get mad at me. That made me sad for him. Then said manager came took our order without writing anything down (forgot a dish of course). He had a bad attitude the entire time and looked like he was so unhappy. We wanted to go back and have the tasty food, but decided against as we had received top island service everywhere else. read more

We visited 3 times!! Such a great place for breakfast - lots of options and the kitchen was very accommodating. The Lilikoi pancakes are a MUST - so fluffy and buttery. They make special butter to put on top - believe it was butter honey and salt. The brisket bennies were a hit all around the table! House made focaccia bread with delicious brisket and perfectly poached egg on top. The avocado toast was made perfectly and seasoned! Lastly, the service was 10/10. Kind and attentive staff. Please consider a visit - you won't be disappointed! read more

Break + Feast - Lilikoi Pancakes (sauce on the side) and avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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Best breakfast we have had during our stay. We had banana pancakes, bread pudding, bimibap. So good! Recommend a reservation and expect a wait for food. Also the only coffee is French press but you can go downstairs for more options from Ali! read more

Break + Feast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

What a great find. We were looking for breakfast and stumbled on this place by accident. Nice spacious restaurant and the food and service were top notch. Creative, and most importantly delicious! read more

You gotta try Break + Feast. What a feast it is! I read over many of the reviews - there were an uncomfortable few that said the service was terrible and they would never come back. So I was leery of this. But most were saying the food was great, and the pictures seem to suggest that as well. Sooo, we decided to meet our local friends (shout out to J&E Lethin) here for lunch this week. Holy cow our plates were AHmazing !! If we were staying longer I'd be back for sure. But first things first: The service we got was top notch. From being greeted as we walked in the door to our table service. Our specific server was super on top of it, very professional and friendly as well. I have no complaints. I ordered the Green Eggs & Pork Belly - it was out of this world. The egg layed happily over its bed of rice and smiled up at you from between the zesty green drizzle and was accompanied by 4 sliced adobo pork belly strips. The rice was the perfect addition to the salty pork and soaked up the yolk as well making your bite absolutely perfect. The pork was crispy and at the same time had a good chew to it. I'm embarrassed to say I ate the whole thing! You've got to try the fresh brewed hibiscus iced tea as well - so bright and refreshing! My mom had the Pigs in a Blanket and though she was planning on saving half for later (doesn't eat much) she ate the whole thing! Haha I was super impressed with how they cooked the hashbrowns. We always order extra crispy anyway, but they were absolutely perfect. Our friends loved their plates as well, I heard no complaints. Great food + even greater company = a beautiful experience. We will be back! read more

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We stopped by before heading out for a day of hiking after finding this spot online and thinking it looked promising. We ordered the eggs Benedict, the Kalbi Bibimbap, and the Mediterranean toast. My boyfriend enjoyed the eggs Benedict, though the portion felt a bit on the smaller side. The Kalbi Bibimbap was tasty, but definitely NOT traditional. We asked for an extra side of gochujang and kimchi veggies, which ended up being an additional $7.50. That would have been totally fine, but it would have been nice to have that mentioned ahead of time since the side of veggies was TINY. The meat was flavorful and overall the dishes were enjoyable, but that surprise charge left a bit of a sour note. It slightly impacted how we felt about the service. In the end, the food was good, but not quite enough to bring us back since the service was just okay. read more

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We stumbled on Break + Fast and thoroughly enjoyed it. The restaurant has a unique vibe -- bright, modern, and stylish, yet still comfortable and relaxed. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with Portuguese sausage, and it was delicious. The egg and sausage came on grilled focaccia instead of an English muffin, which gave me pause at first, but I'm glad I ordered it -- the focaccia might actually be an improvement. My partner went with the "Loco Your Way" featuring fried chicken and coconut curry. He loved it, though he said it reminded him more of a Thai lunch bowl than a traditional loco moco. Either way, he really enjoyed it. Our server was friendly and checked on us regularly, keeping our waters topped off and making sure everything was good. Overall, this place was a hit -- great food, nice people, and a cool spot to start the day in Koloa. read more

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We ate here recently. The food was tasty, and the service was fine, but it isn't what we were expecting when we selected it. First, there's the name: Break-feast, then there are the reviews that talked about what a great breakfast they have. But the menu we were handed had only one breakfast option, eggs with a choice of breakfast meat on the side. Our server apologized that they'd sold out of pancakes, which was confusing because there were no pancakes on the menu! We asked if there was a breakfast menu, he said no. Maybe you have to be a local to know what to expect from this place: it's called break-feast, but it doesn't serve breakfast. read more

A popular and tasty stop for weekend brunch. We were looking for a nice local place to grab a meal that wasn't connected to a resort and this looked like a great option. There was about a 25 min wait for a table at 10am on a Saturday, would definitely recommend a reservation if you have a big group or aren't willing to wait. We got a small french press coffee that was plenty for two people. The lilikoi pancakes were the highlight with a generous amount of flavorful curd on top. The benedict with bacon was really tasty as well and the focaccia base was a really unique touch. We left stuffed and ready for the day! read more

Break + Feast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Great place for a full service brunch in Old Kaloa (upstairs above the juice shop) Lots of hearty dishes to choose from. Green chile skillet was very flavorful with super crispy hash browns and a runny egg on top. Even my avocado toast was really good - I think because the butter and fry the top of the bread before adding the sliced avocado it adds an extra crisp to the bite, which should be done more !! Interesting Asian influenced brunch dishes too like pineapple, fried rice and kalbi bibimbap. They have lilikoi pancakes but we got the banana pancakes which were super fluffy Food can be a bit slow since they're pretty busy . Definitely come hungry ! read more

Food was excellent as always. I had the Benny with Portuguese sausage and was very good. Service was lacking though today. That is why I deducted 2 stars. Our waiter never came back to ask if we wanted another round of drinks or refill our waters. He did come finally come back around when we were almost done and said he would refill our waters. That never happened though. We have ate here several times before and have never had poor service though, so hopefully it was just an off day for this waiter. read more

Break + Feast - Benny with Portuguese sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Have been at the old Kiowa Roots multiple times in the past and this is the next gen after that one closed. Up to lunch now but the menu is diverse with many things on the old menu on the new one as well. Food quality is great but with only one waiter things can be very slow. We had a version of the eggs Benedict as well as the sunrise pork - scrumptious. If you liked Roots you'll be happy with B+F. Or even if you didn't this place is great. read more

Break + Feast - Sunrise pork - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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So goooood!!! Had the Green Chili Pork Skillet, and the Pork Hash. Both were excellent! Can't wait to go back. Best restaurant of our Kaua'i trip! Friendly staff too! read more

Break + Feast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Wow--blown away by the flavors here! We arrived around 2 PM for a late lunch, and the only other table was just finishing up. At that time, they were serving the Deep Roots menu, which had everything we wanted to try. The restaurant was clean, modern, and inviting. The fried pork skins and wings were tasty, but the real star was the kalbi--tender, deboned, and sliced for easy eating. The crispy pork belly bowl was decent, and the pulled pork was solid. Service was friendly, but food timing was odd--we waited about 45 minutes, and then everything, including the apps, came out at once. Still, the flavor made up for it, and I'd come back for that kalbi any day. read more

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I tried the green chili and the lilikoi pancakes. If you like a sweet and citrusy flavor, definitely try the pancakes!!! Absolutely the best pancake I've ever had! It's crispy and soft and pairs perfectly with the fruit curd. The green chili was also great. The hasbrowns were crispy on top and soft underneath with lots of delicious meat and cheese and chili. My only recommendation would be getting the egg cooked over medium instead of sunny side up. There is already plenty of sauce from the chili, so you don't need to rely on a runny egg yolk for sauce! They also give you your own French press if you order coffee. So cute!! read more

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EVERYTHING about this establishment is amazing!! I'd give it a ten star review if I could. The ambiance is so well thought out. It is very warm and relaxing. The food is next level! My husband ordered the Moco Loco. He said it was one of the best he has ever had. I do not like breakfast food, so I ordered the hamburger with honey chipotle aioli. Mmmmmmmmmm!! I've had a lot of hamburgers in my life and this definitely ranks as the very best. It was cooked to perfection. That aioli sauce paired perfectly with the burger. Our server was so polite and friendly. The prices were so reasonable. We've eaten all over the island and been gauged. We will definitely eat here again before we leave. We love that it is family own and operated!! I highly suggest that you make a reservation. It is a popular place. Thank you Break + Feast!! You truely are above and beyond the rest of the restaurants we have eaten at!! read more

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This was the second time I came for brunch at Break + Feast. I made a reservation online, but had to make changes and the staff was able to accommodate my requests. It's a casual breakfast/brunch place with a bunch of different options for mains. There's not much choices in terms of speciality coffees, but there are other places nearby. Our server was great and the food was delicious! read more

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At first looking at the menu the prices were a little shocking as it was more than we planned. The seating was community style or private table. They recommend reservations as it's on the smaller side. It wasn't overly loud but definitely little cold with the air above us. Our waitress was adorable and so helpful, funny and friendly. She definitely made the experience better and was informative and helpful. I ordered a lilikoi pancake for the table and there were zero regrets. The other reviews were not wrong. Also got a mimosa with lilikoi. For breakfast I went with the loco moco crispy ginger chicken with green coconut sauce and an egg and it was delicious. I ordered my egg over medium. I ate the entire thing it was so good. My friend has the pork special and took some home it was so good. My other friend had loco moco patty with peppercorn Demi glaze sauce and wished she had gotten the coconut. Other friend had the bimibop bowl and loved it. After all was said and done we agreed that it was well worth the money spent and we were happy and full! Good portions and friendly service read more

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Break + Feast in Koloa is the kind of spot that makes you do a double take--like, how is everything on this plate this good? I stopped in during my trip to Kauai and was seriously impressed by the food. Every bite felt thoughtful and beautifully balanced, like someone in the kitchen really cares (and clearly knows what they're doing). The space itself is bright, modern, and super convenient if you're already exploring the area--easy parking, easy to find, and a clean, welcoming setup. The only thing that held me back from giving it a full five-star swoon was the service. It wasn't unfriendly, just... a little cool. A warmer welcome or a bit more engagement would've gone a long way, especially in a place that nails everything else so well. That said, I'd still recommend it in a heartbeat for the food alone--it's definitely one of the standouts from my trip. read more

Break + Feast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

This was absolutely our favorite meal of our entire trip! We would highly recommend this place for breakfast! They take reservations if you book ahead of time. We both lucky there was seating for 2 on the high top tables. My husband got the loco moco and he described it as a high end/ fancy loco moco! He loved it! So flavorful! I got the scramble with bacon & sausage. I loved that the hash browns were brunch! And we shared 1 lilikoi pancake. Everything was absolutely delicious and such a big portion! Would highly recommend! read more

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The best brunch we had in Kauai. One of our local friends suggested it. We met the owner and she explained the menu was all the food she loved. I had the loco moco your way with the shaved prime rib and green chili sauce. It was amazing. So fresh and filling. If u go make sure u get a reservation because it is super busy!! We waited for 45 minutes. Totally worth it! read more

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Highly recommend this place. Clean, newly decorated. Staffs are welcoming and friendly. Foods are also amazing. Price is normal is Kauai pricing. Timing to serve the food is also relative fast. Quite indoor environment. We went back there twice during our stay. read more

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We asked for a recommendation in the area and this one was delicious! Everything we got was scrumptious! Between all of us, we ordered the banana pancakes, green chili skillet and the Paniolo sandwich. The crispiness of the hash browns in the skillet and the flavor of the pork and chili was amazing! The sandwich break was soft and the meat was flavorful and tender. And those pancakes! They were kind of thicker and more dense and had actual bananas in them. The butter they serve it with was a delicious addition. We left there so full and satisfied. We may need to make another trip there before we head back home. read more

Break + Feast - Green chili - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

My family of 5 ate breakfast at Break + Feast this morning. We made a reservation and were seated immediately upon arriving (a few minutes early). We ordered a ton of food and it all came quickly. The server was super attentive to my food allergies and made sure to double check my order. Everything was delicious and I would 10/10 eat here again. As someone with gluten and dairy allergies, I had several options on the menu to eat with a removal of cheese or a sauce. read more

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Had an early morning breakfast after church as it was one of the restaurants that opened at 8am. Heard reviews from my cousin that it was a cute spot and that it gets packed. Luckily we were the 2nd set of people waiting in line. The male host asked if we had a reservation but we didn't so we joked around with him & he let out a big jovial laugh & was able to seat us. Yay!! I wanted the Lilikoi Pancakes, 2 scrambled eggs, French Press Coffee with a side of Almond Milk & we also got the simple eggs with Portuguese sausage & rice & another order of Lilikoi Pancakes with hot tea. The coffee was not intense & bold so that was a bit of a letdown. I had an idea as it was lighter in color as I poured it. I make French Press Coffee at home & had at restaurants & they're pretty bold. Pancakes were lovely & the Lilikoi sauce shined thru as did the salty butter. The space is light, airy & cheerful esp. on the second floor where there's lots of light shining thru. read more

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Fabulous! We tried on Monday but they were closed. Went today and were not disappointed - our best breakfast out this week. Coffee was French press. I asked the server where are the beans from, all I got was "they are local". Great coffee. Loco Moco with ginger chicken was . Sides of crispy bacon and wife had the ginger chicken side as well. All food was excellent. Service was very good and friendly. read more

Break + Feast - Loco Moco with crispy ginger chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

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We asked our server at Merriman's for a great breakfast spot and she suggested Break + Feast in Koloa Town. We went there today and it was fantastic. Probably the only negative was the wait time for your food, but the quality and taste were worth it. I wantedt a more Hawaiian traditional breakfast, so I ordered the Loco Moco with crispy ginger chicken and coconut curry sauce. This meal was a feast. Super tender and tasty chicken breast and an awesome egg on top. My wife loved her Benny with Portuguese sausage. Awesome place which we plan to return before our vacation is over. read more

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What a find. It's on the second floor, so it alluded us for a minute, but definitely worth the search. Delicious!

Absolutely the best Moco Loco I have ever had. Great food, great service and I got to meet a new friend.

Cute restaurant that came highly recommended by the employees at the Westin Princeville. Loco moco was delicious and I ate it all. Loved seeing guava juice on the menu. Our waitress wasn't the most friendly to begin with but did warm up a little later. Would like to come back to try their lunch menu. read more

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Initially it seemed like this place was just a slightly "trendy" overpriced breakfast/brunch spot, but my goodness the food was amazing!!! Came here to get my husband a loco moco as this place was very highly rated-- It did not disappoint! The house gravy is not on the menu, but was his sauce of choice and it was absolutely delicious. I got a Mediterranean toast and it was also unbelievable. So fresh and yummy! read more

Break + Feast - Med toast + loco moco with house gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Amazing breakfast... best one in a long time! Everything was great! Good service and cool ambiance. The green chile skillet was so tasty and we got a lilikoi pancake to share that is not to be missed. Too notch all around read more

We're big fans of Kiawe Roots so had to explore the offshoot of Break+Feast on this trip over. The pedigree shone through as we enjoyed our evening in their new space in Poipu. The interior was modern, light and furnishing had clean lines that had a minimalist vibe. We were treated very well by the host and waiter that got us sat and drinks in hand efficiently. The menu had a vast selection and some carry over items that required us to order as the reference point. Our table had Caesar and Wedge Salads, Dads Fried Chicken, Prime Rib, Huli Chicken, Opaka Paka, Mushrooms, Mung Bean Mash and finally the pancake trio dessert. Everything was amazingly on point. The Caesar had mini croutons that were a textural delight and the dressing garlicky with a rich balsamic base. The wedge salad was crisp and offset with a hard boiled egg whose yolk was an amazing dark yellow in color. I picked Dads fried chicken and brussel sprouts for my entree and it delivered. The crunchiness of the coating was light, crisp and packed with flavor. On the side was a dipping sauce that brought heat! Opaka Paka was the daily special which was cooked perfectly. While the dish was delicious, the color of the plate sauce could be brighter. Prime rib was cooked to a tender perfection. Two sauces, horseradish and au jus came with the 16 oz serving. Huli Chicken was tender and moist with a charred skin. This was a hefty portion and could have fed two with plenty to spare. Dessert was just amazing and the proper end to a great meal. We had it with a French press coffee. We've committed to coming back each trip. Looking forward to our next meal. read more

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Break + Feast is a nice restaurant in the heart of Koloa located on the 2nd floor on the main road. Elevator access and stairs access. After reading mulitple reviews and also reading the history of the business mentioning reservations highly recommended, we made a Saturday reservation at 8:30am. We arrived 10 minutes, checked in, and were seated within a few minutes. Other guests were already seated and enjoying their breakfasts, I would say the restaurant was beginning to fill up. Overall the food quality and taste were excellent. Our server was a nice gentleman, explained the menu well and provided suggestions. Our food came out relatively slow but when it came it was delicious. The reason for the low rating was one of our friends also ordered a macadamia nut pancake but somehow the kitchen missed the order. That being said, our server apologized and said the kitchen is making his pancake and it'll be out soon. Instead of waiting we all decided to eat and enjoy our meals while their hot. Fast forward now that we're almost done with our meals, our waiter came to apologize again and said the kitchen is almost done with the pancake. (How long does a pancake take to make? This was the burning question we all pondered?) Other tables were being served their meals but if there were a mix up in the kitchen and an order was missed, shouldn't that missed order be a priority? Our feeling was YES that missed order should've been a priority and maybe the manager should've stopped by and apologized for the oversight as well? Hospitality customer service 101. Our server offered to place it in a takeout container BUT since we were off to Hanalei for sight-seeing it wouldn't have made much sense, hence our reservations. I hate complaining or bashing a business but with such a high Yelp rating one expects better customer service. This was small blemish on our trip to Kauai and hope this can be viewed as constructive criticism. read more

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