What a pleasant surprise. Cream Pot is a gem. French omelettes and soufflé pancakes to perfection. It's hard to find farm to table differentiation in Hawaii. This little Secret Garden fused with delicate French morning cuisine is truly special. You will not be disappointed. Ambiance is peaceful, charming, and one where your time with someone is more important than turning a table. Courteous Service completes your experience by not being disruptive or absent. Everyone there is keeping a watchful eye. I suggest you try everything, come back often. And note: parking is hotel plentiful and validated, try to keep your party size to four or less and keep a watchful eye out for the best little restaurant greeter, he works long hours but keeps it real. I'll be back. 5 stars! read more

Cream Pot - Concierge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

How does this place manage to get any ratings over a 2?? Flabbergasted!! Super Overpriced most disgusting food you could find in Waikiki. I don't tend to write reviews, but this one deserves one. The soufflés pancakes look aesthetically pleasing, however let me tell you don't be fooled! THIS ARE NOT SOUFLEE PANCAKES, THEY TASTE LIKE GRAINY BATTTERED EGG YOLKS! And are priced at $27-29 for two. The coffee hot and iced tasted like some dirty burnt water. lol I think 711 coffee tastes better than this. If you want to pay for bitter water priced at $7-10 per cup no refills go ahead. I told the waiter who called the manager that the coffee and soufflés were really bad and they didn't acknowledge us at all. Just picked up the coffees and left . Still charged us for everything and then tagged on a %20 service charge for the 5 people they have standing around to take your order... pointless. We also got the STEW OMELETTE. $30 for rice cheese rolled omelette served with beef stew. STEW TASTED like canned tomato paste and included 4 pieces of hard chewy meat. Save your $$$ and calories... this is a waste. read more

Cream Pot - TASTE TERRIBLE!! Don't be fooled - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came for the soufflé pancakes and they did not disappoint. They were light and airy as expected and I like the variety of different flavors available for them. I only wish the side portions were a little bigger for the price being charged. Also, I love that they have a little fluffy guy to admire at the front of the restaurant! read more

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Walked in with no res, got sat right away. me and wife got the monthly specials, one benedict and one french toast. Food was mid-par, service was bare minimum. your usual "what would you like" "here's your food" "here's the check" and boom auto grad 20% on the bill after that. NEARLY $100 FOR BREAKFAST THAT DIDNT AMAZE ME NOR WAS THE SERVICE GOOD?! I don't know what these other reviews are talking about, maybe i'm not a millionaire like the rest of these reviewers but $100 for bread, fruit, salad, and a little piece of meat... Will never come back. To be fair me and wife was talking in Japanese, so they must of assumed Japanese people don't tip and put auto grad on only Japanese peoples bills? i'm sure that's pretty illegal as well. Overall, food was mid, service is mid, Ambiance is nice, Restaurant billing system is in gray area of legality.... do I recommend to come here? only if you're a millionaire and not Japanese. Absurd read more

Cream Pot - 2 monthly specials for Feb 2026 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My husband and I came here for breakfast, we were impressed because we had immediately been sat. We ordered the strawberry soufflé pancakes and the banana soufflé pancakes, a small plate of bacon and an orange juice. The bacon was COLD. AND THE BILL WAS $96!!!! NINETY SIX DOLLARS! For breakfast!! For 2 people!! Did the math the total of our food was $60!! But the waitress said that 20% gratuity was added on and hawaii state tax. $12 tip? $14 state tax? We havent paid that much at any restaurant when there were 4 of us and we have been here for 7 days already. BS! Find a different place to eat unless you dont mind paying $100 for mediocre pancakes. EDIT: went to dinner and got an actual receipt (not handwritten) where it shows the tax, tax is ~4% and paid $1.88 in tax on a $40 bill. read more

Cream Pot - Strawberry soufflé pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Third visit here, still wonderful. It was early, so no line, which was nice. The banana French toast with rum caramel was delicious. The French toast was fluffy and none of it was undersoaked and dry or overcooked. The caramel sauce was beautiful and there were enough banana slices to make it nice without being overwhelming. The service was great, as always. On my phone map app, it did not mention that they do take tap to pay but they do read more

Cream Pot - Banana rum caramel French toast and poached eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very cute breakfast/brunch spot with cottage village aesthetics. I came on a Friday morning with 5 others. We entered through the front arch, walked down the cobblestone, up the stairs, and waited in front of the sliding doors. Someone greeted us at the doors and brought us inside to the long center table. We ordered the Rum Caramel French Toast, Blueberry Lemon Souffle Pancakes, and Original Souffle Pancakes to share as a group. Between my bf and I, we ordered the Burgundy Beef Stew Omelet Rice to share. The french toast was fluffy, soft, and yummy. The pancakes were also very fluffy and bouncy. Flavor wise, they tasted more eggy than pancake. I thought they would taste like regular pancakes but "fluffier" or airy. However, this was my first time trying souffle pancakes, so I didn't really know what to expect. The beef stew omelet rice was good. Flavor and portion size were good. The beef was tender and wasn't super chewy. Overall, we had a good experience here. It was definitely expensive with each pancake being about $30. I think it was good to try once. read more

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Got the strawberry souffle and an omlette. The souffle was light, fluffy, yet filling and delicious. The omlette was above average. Wouldve liked it to be a bit more savory. Overall it is a bit pricey but what blew me away most was the ambiance of the place! Truly a cottage like vibe despite being near/in Waikiki. Personally to me that was worth the visit to this place! Definitely recommend if u havent been before read more

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This is such a cute spot for a couples luncheon or girls brunch imho. The service was great and we had no wait time which surprised us. The parking is validated if you use the lot connected to the hotel/restaurant. The food was delicious. Our small group had the amazingly delicious strawberry soufflé pancakes, a savory crepe with chicken and then the Hawaiian Benedict. We also had two flavored coffees and one basic coffee, all were delicious. It had very cute French flair meets shabby chic decor which we found charming. Happily will return again. read more

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They are not transparent on their bill. It is handwritten (more like scribbled) without the prices broken out clearly, subtotaled and a mandatory surcharge of 20% is added on top of the bill! It is very overpriced and overrated. read more

Me and my wife Had breakfast this morning at this restaurant I won't recommend eating there i got the bill and when I saw the bill it was $153.00 and I ask i is it $153.00 and they told me they charge 20% service fee i won't recommend eating there and it will be my last time me and my wife eat at this place if we ever visit Hawaii again read more

Everything was great and the decor is cute They also have 2 cute dogs that belongs to the owner the prices are great too read more

Cream Pot - Gathering for a couple workers birthday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I was randomly walking when I came upon cream pot. It can be easily overlooked. It's a cute breakfast spot! I've been wanting soufflé pancakes for a while. The ones at cream pot did not disappoint. I ordered the Vietnamese-style cream pot blend iced coffee before heading out. I love coffee, and this one hit the spot. read more

Cream Pot - Cream Pot-Nice breakfast spot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Let me just start off by saying, WOW! We loved our experience here. The staff were so kind, personable and were quick to ask how we were doing. We ordered the soufflé mixed berry pancakes and of course, they were delicious! "OFF THE WALL" was 1,000/10! The bread was so soft and the poached egg was cooked to perfection! The maples bacon on top was a perfect thickness and tons of flavor. The French onion soup was piping hot and a good side dish. The beef stew omelet was different, but we liked it! Inside the omelets is rice! The vinaigrette on the salad was really good, too. There's plenty of seating, a cozy feel and floor to ceiling windows! read more

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I came for the original Soufflé Pancakes and they did not disappoint! Although many might think they are from Japan, Chef Nathan Tran from Cream Pot created these fluffy delights. Cream Pot is tucked away in a small shopping area of the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel. Once you enter the door, you're transported to a fairy tale tea house with plushy cushions on antique chairs, cherubs on the walls, charming chandeliers and an elf-sized door leading to the kitchen. Chef Tran and his cute pups greeted us right away and seated us. A server brought out water and a picture menu. I already knew what I wanted! Hubby wanted to try the mint lemonade. I saw the citrus spritzer next to it in the picture, so thought I'd try that. We both enjoyed those beverages, but I also got the Kona coffee, which was quite weak and disappointing. We ordered the Maguro Eggs Benedict and Mixed Berries Soufflé Pancakes to share. I was hoping the savory dish would come out first, but the pancakes did. We dug right in anyway and loved the lightness and creaminess. I would've liked a little more berries, though. I have never seen or heard of raw tuna served as eggs Benedict on crispy rice rather than muffins and it was pretty much sushi with poached eggs. Lol! The salad and all the ingredients were fresh and went well together. We were very pleased with our light and delicious breakfast, minus the coffee. The servers were incredibly attentive and friendly, checking on us frequently. Note that they automatically add gratuity when they deliver the bill, even for a part of two. Some folks might not appreciate that, but we were fine with the service and amount. read more

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Very cute breakfast spot. Kind of gave me of Bridgerton and tea party vibes. The food was good but over priced for me. I believe they are known for their soufflé pancakes, which were very good. I had the not so traditional egg Benedict Maguro (Ahi carpaccio, rice cakes, avocado, shiso, daikon sprouts, poached eggs with orange miso shoyu sauce with tuna and crispy rice as the base) that was $23.50 and a strawberry orange juice, which was about 6-7 bucks. The Maguro was a little salty for me but still good. I think it is pricey for the serving size and should be adjusted. The staff were very friendly and tentative. read more

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Extremely disappointing experience. The service was awful, and the prices were outrageously high for what we received. We waited around 15 minutes before anyone came to take our order, and even then there was barely any follow-up or attention. We had to ask multiple times just to get water. What really crossed the line was that $20 was added as a tip without our consent, which is unacceptable. For breakfast at these prices, the experience was nowhere near worth it. I was not satisfied at all and would never recommend this place. Honestly, I wish Yelp allowed a zero-star rating. read more

Cream Pot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It was my buddy's birthday and she wanted to go back to this homey little eatery. The owner, Nathan, always gives us a welcoming greeting, as do his two adorable doggies, who were halfway between greeting us and returning to their cozy blanket. We were seated outside on the terrace where we ordered our food, which started with two hot café Viennas topped with fresh whipped cream, for two of us, and a very cold iced tea. My friends ordered the rolled omelette, one with meat and the other without. I had the most incredible, lighter-than-air lemon/lime soufflé pancakes, surrounded by berries and topped with fresh whipped cream. By the time everyone had a sample from my plate and I demolished it in 5 minutes I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It also felt like I hadn't eaten anything, so anyone who wants to cut down on heavy food, try these fluffy, weightless clouds of goodness. read more

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I loved everything about this place! The coffee, the food, the ambiance, the staff! I was so happy with the French toast and want to go back to get the fluffy pancakes! I was more than full afterward and couldn't be more grateful! Tip was already added which made it easy to pay and leave! Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Cream Pot is located at the Hawaiian Monarch, and they are located on the 2nd floor, towards the rear; there is also an exit/entrance from the main street. This place seems to be a Thai-owned brunchery - both the exterior and the interior of the cafe is super cute and well-decorated, kind of like a mini secret garden in the area. After studying the menu, I knew I wanted to try their Maguro eggs benedict, which were little patties of rice, topped with ahi carpaccio, avocado, shiso, daikon sprouts, and poached eggs with an orange miso shoyu sauce. Not sure where the 'rice cakes' that were mentioned on the menu were, but it was probably referring to the rice? This was okay - the ahi, while generous in its slices, could have been more fresh. It was a little stringy and hard to cut. I wished there were more of the orange miso shoyu sauce, as that was tasty, and it did complement the dish well. The rice was improperly cooked, as it was mushy and didn't add much to the overall plate. I tried their freshly-squeezed Orange Strawberry Juice, which was really yummy; however, with the high price point, you would think you could get a large glass or a carafe with it! Staff were pretty friendly and welcoming, and the place seems like a good get-together for small groups. With the higher gouge-like prices, in addition to the automatic gratuity that is included in the check, not sure if this place is a repeat return. I'm glad I was able to check this place out, though! Don't forget to say hello their precious little pup - he was just snoozing away! +Orange Strawberry juice +friendly service +high price points read more

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Ambiance was nice with charming decorations in small hole-in-the-wall place. Outdoor seating available as well but both inside and outside felt rather cramped. Food was okay, but very overpriced (over $30 for a Benedict?). Oh, and the service is really slow, so you shouldn't be in a rush. Except for the overpriced menu, it would have been okay. Nothing was really exceptional to make it worth the price. read more

I saw this place was rated low, but their ahi Benedict on rice cake convinced me to try it out - I was NOT disappointed. Came with family and all of our dishes were out of this world. The waiter came by and did a thorough explanation of some of the unique dishes, and I love the equally unique atmosphere and design concept inside the restaurant. I am a big believer in smaller portions but higher quality and this place DELIVERED. Absolutely incredible quality food, probably one of my best breakfasts in years. read more

Cream Pot - Dining area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was ok but the bill was shocking. Automatic 20% service charge added to the bill came as a surprise. Beware

Amazing food! Excellent service! Highly recommend! Soufflé pancakes are a must! Come early it gets busy fast!!! read more

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We got the ahi tuna special eggs benedict, the cream top iced coffee, and the japanese soufflé pancakes. I loved alllll of them! The pancakes were light and the cream on top added to the sweetness in a not too overwhelming manner. I wish the ahi tuna eggs benedict was larger given the price but it still hit the spot and, again, wasn't nauseating since I sometimes get that from regular eggs benedict. The coffee itself was also delicious and left me wanting more. The servers were very kind and quick, and there were several indoor and outdoor seating options! You also don't need to tip since it's included. There's also a cute shih tzu lying down at the entrance read more

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Food was delicious. Service was great. Place is very cottage core aesthetically pleasing. The food was $32 for a plate of three soufflés. There is a mandatory 20% gratuity. I'd only come if you wanted the fancy cottage core vibes to be honest. read more

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OUTRAGEOUSLY high priced food. my waffles were over cooked and burnt. Drinks were 1$ extra WITHOUT ice on top of the $10 drink itself. Ambiance is cute but wouldn't waste your time going here. Includes gratitude of a 20% tip...with it already being $30 each meal. Waste of my time and money. read more

terrible service, staff is very rude. we never got half our food & was still charged even after asking to cancel. it was brought in a to go box. dont recommend read more

Sweet God in heaven! You already know you need to go here, right? If you did NOT know that...you do now. Yep...it's a little pricey. Yep...you might have a little wait for a table. My advice....pay it. Wait. It's so worth it. Uber cute inside...it's the Japanese French restaurant I wish I had found in Tokyo when I visited there this year. Check the specials board and DON'T MISS THE SOUFFLÉ PANCAKES. read more

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Ambiance is adorable and nice The food is a hard pass, I don't know what all the fuss is about. Service is great but food takes forever. For two entrees, 2 coffees and a "soup" it was $150 The French onion soup: skip unless you like onion mesh and burnt cheese and bread. Last time I checked there was supposed to be broth in French onion soup. The chicken tyme crepe, sounded delightful.... It was tasteless, needed salt and pepper something. Cold. Interesting the way they designed the crepes here, everything goes on top and not inside the crepe. Again onion slug. My husband ordered the easy omelette, he's was fine but also very expensive. Would I come here again no. Would I tell people to come because of the ambiance and only get the sweets. Yes. read more

Extremely overpriced with very poor service. We paid over $200 for four people, and the quantity and quality did not match the price at all. The staff were irresponsible and unresponsive, and once they automatically added a 20% tip, they completely ignored us. There was no sense of customer care, and the overall experience was frustrating. Definitely not worth the money. I wish I could give it 0 stars! read more

We had lunch at the Cream Pot yesterday, second time we've been there. The food was great, as was the service. So why the two stars? I have issues with this restaurant. Has anyone ever seen a statement like the following in a restaurant in the State of Hawaii (or anywhere else)? From the menu (see photo): *Service charge of 20% will be included in the check: Service charge will be used to pay for costs or expenses other than wages and tips of employees (HRS 481B-14). This will allow us to determine how the service charge will be distributed. I have no idea what this means. Does anybody? I've never seen a statement like this, on island, on the mainland, or in any of the 30 or so countries I have visited. They are charging me a 20% extra mystery charge on the bill for some nebulously stated who knows what. We do not know from this statement what it IS, other than the fact that it is NOT the tip! I asked the waitperson about this and she first starts "explaining" that the state of Hawaii requires that the statement be worded like this. Right. We are Kamaʻāina, live a few blocks from the Cream Pot, dine out about 15 times a week, and again, have never seen anything like this. She ultimately told us that this charge does indeed cover the tip. OK, now that we have that established. Her "answer" only raised bigger questions. So if I went to the restaurant, did not read the fine print, and tipped my usual 25%? How would the staff handle this? Would they assume that I had indeed read the note on the menu and tipped 25% ON TOP of the mystery 20%? Would the staff point out to me that the mystery charge that the staff told me IS the tip, but the menu clearly states it is NOT the tip has already been taken care of and remove my 25% tip on top of that, or would they assume I'm a generous 45% tipper? If I do not leave a tip on top of the mystery 20% charge, do they perceive that as a 20% tip, or think I'm stiffing them? This is way too confusing for my little brain. We're out until they can clean this up. And lose the 3% credit card transaction fee. read more

Cream Pot - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I really don't understand the less than 5 star rating. This place is so solid we had to go back the next day. We are breakfast connoisseurs and tried the french toast, soufflé pancakes, classic omelet and ahi benedict. All were to die for - so yummy! It's so cutely decorated and the service is amazing - they are so friendly and kind. It's a little more expensive, than the food trucks around the corner, but it's a full service delicious little French oasis in the middle of Waikiki - pricing aligned with our expectations. read more

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Everything is great Food ambiance and service You eat excellent fluffy pancakes et eggs benedict's read more

The place is so cozy and cute! They just let their dogs sleep and walk around the place which was such a delight to see. The service was also quite nice. However, I find the food just alright. I mean it's good but not good enough to justify paying a $30-ish food like this. If it were around a $20 price I would've considered it to be worth paying for but maybe there's other food on their menu that I need to try that are really worth the price. All that to say, I would still go to this place for a girl's day out. read more

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The only reason I do not have 1 more star for this review is that it felt overly expensive. The food was delicious but we were a little hungry when we left as it was very light. The souffle pancakes were incredible. The place is fairly small, I probably would opt to sit outside if I return here. It's kind of a bistro style, no keiki options so its "regular" meals for the little ones too, unless they share. read more

Cream Pot - dining room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

READ THIS People need to stop bitching about the price and the service charge. If you don't like the prices when you sit down then leave. The service charge was 20%, which is the standard tip nowadays. In conversation with some staff in another restaurant it appears they do have an issue with people not tipping which let's be honest unless your service is shit is not okay to not tip! So for the HONEST review... The ambiance of this place is fantastic. Background music is perfect. The presentation of the food is top-notch. Food was excellent with fair portions. Staff was very attentive and friendly. The omelette was extremely unique and cooked exactly as the menu indicated. The soufflé was soft light and fluffy and amazing. The French bread toast was fantastic. The hashbrowns were perfectly cooked. Will be back! read more

This is such a cute place. The food is amazing. We got the fluffy Japanese pancakes special which was s'mores. The savory crêpe with chicken was really good but the last time we got it, it was twice the size. There's no reservations so you need to get there early. The reason it's only three stars is the prices were a little expensive and at the end we were told an automatic 20% service charge was added for our party of two. I usually leave 20% anyway, but I don't appreciate it automatically added to my bill. The two doggies in the front are very cute but I probably won't come back here again. read more

I thought this cafe was charming and quite unexpected. Well, not that unexpected because back home, we watched a helpful YouTube video from the Two Gay Expats who raved about the place. It turned out to be a quick stroll from our hotel. I was surprised to find several lackluster reviews because Jamie W. and I both really liked it even though... The Hawaiian price tags caused a bit of sticker shock. Oh, what the hell, we were on vacation, so we were feeling less critical about this point. We were more seduced by the French country cottage vibe and the attentive service, especially from the attentive ponytailed manager who explained the menu, took our order, and checked up on us. We started with the $9 Kona Coffee with its hints of chocolate, which seemed appropriate considering where we were (photo: https://yelp.to/sjt8trddhn). Jamie ordered the $27.50 Classic French-Rolled Omelet, quite fluffy as the eggs were folded over maple-cured bacon, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, potato, and gruyere cheese. It was accompanied by a mixed green salad and a scoop of white rice (photo: https://yelp.to/AUb32uN9rg). While it was the ideal savory breakfast, I went for the sweet side with the $29.50 Mixed Berries Soufflé Pancakes. They were even fluffier than the omelet and topped with a luxuriant mix of housemade vanilla custard and whipped cream. Surrounded by a circle of berries and drizzled by strawberry coulis, the pancakes were meltably satisfying (photo: https://yelp.to/kLCn1vSmas). FOOD - 5 stars...pricey yes, but the quality was exceptional AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...felt more like France than Hawaii but it made for a nice change SERVICE - 5 stars...the manager was highly conscientious TOTAL - 5 stars...the Two Gay Expats were right RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc read more

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Ok. This restaurant should be a 5 star establishment! The best soufflé pancakes I had ever eaten! They were light and delicious! Slightly pricey but well worth the experience! This place is worth the visit when you travel to Oahu! Call a taxi, get an Uber or Lyft, or drive! There is a parking garage attached for EASY access! Tell the garage attendant that you are eating at Cream Pot and all you have to do is have your ticket validated by your server for FREE parking in Hawaii! WIN!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT FOR THE SOUFFLÉ PANCAKES!! read more

Cream Pot - Soufflé pancakes with strawberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii