Very expensive and they add auto 20% tip. Food came out cold and not great. Wouldn't go back .$27 for 3 cold pancakes !

What a cute and stylish place! The food was delicious and different from what I have seen in Hawaii so far. The staff was lovely and made my birthday special! Definitely a gem in Honolulu read more

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Best soufflé pancake, EVER! We tried the Hawaiian Eggs Benedict, Maguro Eggs Benedict, omelette and the Strawberry Soufflé pancakes ( my favorite! ). It was a 5 minute walk from Hilton Hawaiian village.. read more

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Amazing service , great food recommendations Ambience is so cute - staff is very helpful and friendly . Ready to help Food is soooo amazing . Last stop before I left , wish I had a chance to come back to it . Will recommend to others traveling here . We got the off the wall eggs Benedict , soufflé pancakes, Kona coffee and Vietnamese coffee All of which were 10/10 Must visit ! read more

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Came out here for my wife's bday brunch & let me just say first food was great. But let me warn everyone, they will automatically add a 34% tip to your order. Wife & I would've paid $83 without tip. They did mention that "tip is included already" but could not make out their handwritten receipt. So I didn't think much of it until went up to pay for our order. Like I said food was great, but at least have the decency to say how much tip you're adding to my bill or at least give the customers that option. Honestly that's robbery, & sad to say not even local restaurants have integrity anymore. I don't EVER write a review but this is something that I needed to get out & if I could do no stars, I would read more

" Creme de la Cream Pot". This restaurant is by far my favorite for breakfast and brunch. The menu is incredible, the preparation is impeccable and the taste is "out of this world". The Chef is a Master if his Craft including only the finest ingredients from around the world. The ambiance is "French Country" with numerous antiques dotting the walls and tables. The service is so friendly and observant ensuring to our every need. The hostess was absolutely lovely too. When we returned the next day, they made a point to tell us how happy they were to see us again. Did I mention they have 2 extremely well behaved Lhasa Apso that my wife fell in love with, adding to the unique experience? If you are in Waikiki make it a point to visit The Cream Pot! read more

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This used to be a busy place but found it near-empty. The menu is overpriced, with two breakfast entrees (one omelet and one pancake order) and two beverages (two very small iced mochas) coming to over $100. Gratuity is an automatic set percentage, regardless of quality of service provided and party size (not just for parties of six or more). The restaurant had only two other small tables occupied and there were waiters standing by idly, but I had to walk up to the register counter to get service because no one came by to the table. And then to pay I had to wait for the owner, who was not in the building and later came in through the front door, because his staff are apparently not allowed to handle payment. Using a credit card incurs a fee. Interestingly, the credit card reader works perfectly now that the fee has been shifted onto the customer, but in the years past, when it was the restaurant's responsibility to cover the credit card fee, we were informed at the end of the meal that the credit card reader was broken, forcing customers to pay out-of-network ATM fees to give the restaurant cash. This happened on multiple separate occasions. Parking fee is yet another added cost. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. The beef stew omelette was literally the most perfect dish I have ever had outside Japan. The egg and rice melted perfectly together with the savory beef. The only bad thing I would say is the lemonades took less than 10 sips to empty. there was a lot of ice, but it was still very good. The ambience is amazing if you need help for parking, it is the hotel parking And they validate you. You need to bring the girls for cute brunch or brunch. read more

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I want to start by saying, we got very very lucky and we were able to snag a table as soon as we walked up because there was no line on a Monday at 10am. I feel that, had I waited a long time, my opinion would have changed. parking attendant was no friendly upon entering, it was $10 for the first two hours (cash only) and as mentioned before, we were able to walk up and get seated immediately. Everyone here is super friendly, very informative, lots of explaining the menu and also explaining how our receipt would be used to reimburse some of the parking fee. The decor inside is darling. Very romantic and sweet. It gave me Bridgerton vibes. Very cute! We were super hungry so I will say, if you're looking for large portions, this may not be the spot for you. My family of four ordered the French onion soup, two orders of the soufflé waffles, the creamy eggs with Brie and a side of hashbrowns. Also and iced tea and the cream pot coffee. Everything tasted great. Nothing super remarkable. I will say the pancakes were light and fluffy. Not too sweet. I think if you prefer a light meal, something not to heavy, this could be the place for you. It wasn't our cup of tea and unfortunately we left still hungry and with a hefty bill. We spent about $120 before tip and while that's perfectly fine, I felt the portions could have been a little bigger for the price we paid. This place is lovely and an experience and while we may be skipping this one, it's cute for a theme like a brunch or girls day? It's cute. It's light. Oddly enough, as we were leaving, the same parking attendant was on the phone, asked how much we paid and gave us our full $10 back after he saw our sticker. So that was a plus. read more

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It was my third time coming here and the most disappointing visit. I don't think I would need to come here again. There was a long line (our to the side walk) when we arrived. We were seated after waiting about 30 min. It took a while for the server to get our order. It took longer for the server to get our food out. I understand if you were slammed busy, it may take longer. It's just that all the people that came after us got their food first. The family who waited in front of us ate all their food even before our food was served. We were a family of 3 but only served for 2 set of silverware. No one came attended us until we finished our food so one of us just ate with a spoon. It took them a long while to get us the check. I just felt it was little weird and awkward how we were not served right. The restaurant is very cute. The food is decent. I think it's a little over priced. Like a 6 oz glass of their signature iced coffee is $11. I wanted to experience the japanese hospitality and delicate well-crafted servings of food but left disappointed. Hope you go in with lower expectations than us if you decide to pay a visit. read more

Cream Pot - Blueberry lemon soufflés with added strawberries $34 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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On a recent walk around Ala Wai Canal, we decided to drop by this charming restaurant located on the corner of Niu Street and Ala Wai Blvd and we're glad we did! Due to COVID-19, the restaurant staff all wear masks and gloves. The patrons are spaced apart in cozy sun-lit nooks on 4-tops. On the day we visited there was no one on the large table that spanned the center of the space, effectively serving as a barrier. I ordered the creamy chicken crepe with mushrooms, spinach, tomato and thyme plus a side of seasoned potatoes. Delicious, filling and satisfying especially as it was served piping hot! Our orders arrived without a long wait, and I have to say it's because the restaurant wasn't that crowded at the mid-morning hour. To our advantage, this made the experience more pleasant than my previous one. My friends enjoyed their omelettes, especially as they could ask for a less runny center. And the soufflé pancakes with strawberries was airy and light though we could tell from one of the pancakes that the eggs hadn't been tempered well. Still delicious, tho! Still, kudos to the staff for an exceptional meal and friendly service in light of the world we now live in. Oh, and on this visit, we walked from our Mo'ili'ili hood to Waikiki to save on parking and bank calories though we have to admit it was hard walking back after that filling brunch! read more

Cream Pot - Creamy chicken crepe with a side salad, $14.50 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My wife and I visited this restaurant shortly after it opened we met the owner, Nathan at that time. Since then, whenever we visit Honolulu, my wife traditionally takes our our visitors and members of our Ohana (ladies/girls) for a ladies breakfast. Nathan and his wife always great greet my wife as an old friend. The food is excellent and it is a must stop for her on every trip. read more

What a magical hidden Gem in the City! Always heard great things about this place and finally got the chance to try it out. And let me tell you it blew me away!! From making the space feel so fancy, they really made use of all the space which wasn't very big. It gave me Europe vibes inside and was so well decorated. Very charming decor it makes you feel like you're in a while different space than a small corner in the city Also they were so great with hospitality! NOW theee FOOD was delicious! From trying my first ever Soufflé Pancakes they were the softest thing that just melt in your mouth Definitely a must try! Husband had the omelette that I was able to try and it was yummy. The only thing I hoped happened was they opened their back door or enforced the Covid rules a bit more it felt more laxed. read more

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What a wonderful local gem. I ordered the soufflé pancakes and they were the BEST breakfast I have ever eaten! Fluffy, light, delicious and topped with freshly made whipped cream. Oh my! The service and surrounding atmosphere were classy. I loved it so much, I went back a couple of days later read more

Wish I could give 1.5 stars. This place wasn't the absolute worst but I most definitely would not come back. The food was way too expensive for both the portion and the taste. Nothing tasted bad by any means, but I don't think $70 was worth 2 small subpar entrees. The pineapple French toast was good but it only came with 2 small pieces of toast. The salmon eggs benedict was rich and yummy but very one dimensional. It needed some lemon or a hollandaise or something. If you closed your eyes and took a bite, you'd never even know there was salmon in there. We were still hungry after we left so we walked to the 7/11 for spam Musubi and ice cream. The coffee is also very weak here so I'd skip it- it tasted like warm water and it was $6. Also, we came specifically for the soufflé pancakes and they were all out by noon. The service kinda sucked. The staff was very nice but the only time we were checked on was when they took our initial order, gave us our drinks and food, and the check. We had to flag staff down otherwise. The restaurant also wasn't even very busy so we're not sure why the service wasn't good. We waited 30 minutes after ordering coffee to get our very disappointing coffees. We waited an HOUR after ordering to get our French toast and eggs Benedict. Neither of those dishes take very long to make and the restaurant was not packed so we're not sure why we waited for an hour for our food. The ambiance is the one good thing here. It's very cute. The vibe is very like tea party or bridgerton esque which is probably good for bachelorette brunches or cute dates. I like the 2 pups. Parking is hard to find though. Overall, would not recommend due to portion sizes, bang for buck ratio, and service. There were not enough redeeming qualities for me to want to come back here. read more

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This place sells much more the concept and decor than the food and service. Very, very over hyped. Since I'm going to a restaurant to eat (Duh), I'm not a fan of this place. Service is terrible: from the poorly managed wait process (no putting your name down, just line up and wait), to having no one come take your order despite 5 servers walking around the room, to waiting VERY long for 3 regular breakfast items after the people come after us already got their order, there are no words I can use to describe the service other than THE WORST. Food is just Okay: classic crepe is small and flavor is nothing to write home about. Souffle pancake - the item everyone raves about - is interesting but it's a lot more unique than tasty. French onion soup is good because it's lighter than the typical. That said, if my favorite thing from a breakfast joint is a soup, something is seriously wrong with the place. Cleanliness is questionable: decor is one of those that's "pretty" but hard to clean. I hate that they give you utensils in a basket on a cloth, and the cloth doesn't look clean. Do they ever wash that cloth ever?! Very overpriced for the experience, you're playing a Waikiki premium for what you don't get. Want-to-be "french breakfast" which resembles none of the experience you get in France. My advice to this restaurant - snap out of the pretention and put effort into providing solid food and service. read more

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The aesthetic is cute & the dishes were decent enough but the price is unbelievably expensive! I paid $80 for 3 dishes & left hungry. Also the caramel on bananas was very bitter... it was def burnt. Also, the lemonade was bitter as well. I told them '& they tried to fix it with adding a ton of sugar. Why did they think that would fix it. I don't know. They do offer partial parking reimbursement if you're not staying in the hotel. Overall, cute but expensive. I wouldn't go here hungry. read more

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Wow! Can you say beautiful food? I was impressed with this place! It's a darling little garden oasis I've walked past a hundred times. Today i finally remedied that. I chose the classic omelet without cheese. It's stuffed with potatoes, onions and candied bacon. White rice and greens accompany it. It's gluten free and delicious! My partner choose the special: s'mores souffle pancakes. He said they were easily the best souffle pancakes he's ever had. I cannot vouch for this as they are not GF. he also had an iced Vietnamese coffee that was very good. Service was friendly, attentive and fairly quick. My water was always full. Overall, excellent little brunch spot! read more

Cream Pot - S'mores souffle pancakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Absolutely delicious. Great service, elegant ambiance and a great vibe to this place. The food can be pricey but you're paying for the quality and taste! Nothing but good things to say about Cream Pot. Should be 5 ! I had the French toast but didn't get a picture. It was too good! read more

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

First, let me start by saying I work as a cook in fine dining restaurants and have had the privilege to taste Micheline level food. I understand more than most, what it takes to create delicious food. Also, I NEVER leave comments (this is my first), but I saw the criminally low star rating for this restaurant and I just can not let anyone reading this to buy into some of the nonsense I see written on here. So, on to my review: Upon entering the Cream Pot (I came in through the street entrance, you can also go in through the hotel, which I didn't realize), I passed what looked like a secret garden and was met by a smiling server who immediately rushed to me to open the sliding door. I was greeted warmly and seated promptly. Now - I will start by saying its expensive. And I understand that some people really don't like paying that much for breakfast (what most would consider is supposed to be a cheap meal). So that criticism I get. I, however will gladly pay top dollar for an unforgettable meal. Thats what this was. I ordered the Salmon Benedict and my girlfriend got the Souffle Pancakes with Strawberries. We both ordered Kona Coffee and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice and Strawberries. My Benedict was perfect. Perfect cure on the salmon, perfect poach on the eggs, perfectly crispy hash browns and perfect seasoning through out. Even the salad it came with was dressed perfectly. My girlfriends Pancakes were also perfect. I've never had souffle pancakes before and I feared they would have an undercooked texture, but it was like eating a cloud. Onto the service. It was friendly, quick, attentive but not overly bearing and added to the value of what would be considered an overly expensive meal. But it was not too far from what I experience eating in a two Michelin restaurant. Just pure professionalism. Overall we paid $118 for two people (20% gratuity is included). We were perfectly filled and left with amazing memories of the staff, food and the dogs (they have two Shi Tzus). We are 3 days into our 7 day stay here on Oahu and I've eaten a few trash meals and felt like I've wasted a few hundred dollars already. But I'll never forget the Cream Pot. read more

This is not only the cutest cafe ever but the food is also delicious. You get rather big portions here and every bite is filled with the most vibrant flavors. We got a combination of sweet and savory foods. The service is fast and the owner has the cutest pups sitting by the register. The place is very well decorated and has a quaint, Sunday-morning brunch type of vibe. Parking can be tricky since it's in Waikiki and the line is always kind of long but definitely worth the wait if you have the time. read more

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A real treat for breakfast in Honolulu! Recommended by local friends. Her favorite, she said. Now ours, too! read more

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

When I say I've been wanting to try this place out for years I mean it lol. I've just never gotten the chance to come......until today, for a beautiful mother's day brunch! We got a late start to the day and arrived around 12. To my surprise, the wait was SO short! We waited like 15 minutes. This place gives me cottage vibes & I love it. The decor is very quaint & I am a die hard fan for any cute brunch spot. I ordered their iced mocha, which was pretty sweet, but still good. I do think it's a bit over priced for the size though lolol. I just had to order the strawberry soufflé pancakes since that is one of their most popular items, plus they just look so good. Sadly, I think that was a mistake for me. I've had soufflé pancakes before, but I forgot that I wasn't really fond of them LOL. To me, it is just too airy & tastes like I am eating plain, whipped egg whites. I know being light & fluffy is the whole point, but they just aren't for me. However! I got to try my mom's french toast and wowww those were delicious! I would come back again just to order that for myself! The owner was also really nice! My mom mentioned to him how she liked this flower growing outside, and he actually cut off a piece of one and gave it to her so she can grow one in our backyard lol! read more

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

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We came across this place on yelp and thought we would try it out!! It gets SO BUSY. so definitely plan on arriving early!! We got the famous fluffy pancakes but really I think these are just a trend from TikTok. I could of went without eating them but they were fun to experience. They really did not have much flavor so that's why I'm giving this 4/5 stars. The french toast was AMAZING!! Definitely recommend. Our service was good! Everyone was super friendly. read more

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Cream Pot has to be one of my favorite brunch places that serve Japanese souffle pancakes in the U.S.. I have been searching for the perfect souffle pancakes since moving back from Japan in 2019, and this place definitely meets the mark. I have been here three times now and every time the texture, flavor, and level of sweetness are just right. The only downside is that they are more on the $$ side, but if you understand the time and the ingredients that are put into it, it all adds up. As for the other food on the menu, everything was pretty good, but definitely, the pancakes were my absolute favorite thing every time we ate there. Cannot wait to go back and get more! read more

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

The aesthetic was beautiful. In addition, the service was wonderful and the staff was welcoming and friendly. The food was extremely underwhelming and one of the most expensive meals we had on the island (which is saying a lot). The omelet had no flavor and the rice tasted as if it had been sitting there. If you're going for the aesthetic, it's the right place! Have some food before you go to save yourself from being disappointed. read more

My Grandma, her best friend, my sister and I came to eat here for breakfast on a Thursday after my grandma, her friend, and I just came same week on Tuesday before. We had reservations made, so they let use the front entrance doors by the elevators and didn't need to line up by their garden entrance. which was a plus for grandma, since she didn't have to wait in the sun. Service is always great here! The Wait staff, and food runners are sweet and quick to help. My grandma's friend had their kona coffee, but it wasn't hot, so they were able to get her a fresh cup that was warmer, but not hot, but she was happy. Food order was taken quickly and food came out accordingly. The souffle pancakes are the best here. The smores special they have is the best! I wish I could ask for more marshmallows since that was my favorite part. The rum soaked french toast was really good too. Very great specials offered! I was said one of the benedict specials were not ready when I was looking forward to trying, but I had the Ahi Benedict instead. It wasn't bad, but I wish the rice was more toasted. Overall, cute place with good food. Good service! Would definitely come back! read more

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This experience was confusing at first. The parking entrance was a little difficult to find, then we had to enter from the garden entrance rather than the one right outside the elevators, and that took us all the way around the building. There was a tiny bit of a wait, but once we got in...WOW. First of all, this place is adorable. A little bit of outdoor seating, then some more seating indoors. A beautiful trestle table anchors the indoor space, and eclectic knickknacks and historical art really bring it together along with all the wonderful light from the floor to ceiling windows. The feeling is elegantly rustic and just sitting in it makes you feel so special. We sat at a table for four and ordered the blueberry compote soufflé pancakes, the banana French toast, and the thyme chicken crepe. The blueberry compote soufflé pancakes were incredibly fluffy and the blueberry compote and lemon cream formed just a wonderful marriage of flavors. Same for the banana French toast, which sported a light but flavorful caramel sauce. Those bananas were at peak ripeness and the French toast was perfectly moist while still being lightly crispy on the outside - as well as being incredibly flavor-rich throughout. My son said it as the best French toast he had ever had! My chicken crepe looked so tiny at first! But turned out to be exactly the right amount of food! The chicken was a little undersalted in my opinion, but nothing a little salt couldn't fix. The chicken was wonderfully tender and the mushrooms were perfect. Initially I thought the salad could have been replaced with something else, but once you taste the marriage of those lightly dressed fresh greens against that chicken you'll agree that it is indeed a perfect pairing. When we arrived the host warned us that they were short handed and the service might be slow, but it was anything but. Everything was spot on. This place is cash only, and there is an ATM in the hotel lobby if you forget. They validate parking (it's $3.50/hour, which they add to your bill), so don't be scared of the posted parking rates (we were!). I have waited years to come here, intimidated by the location and the seeming quirks of the place and its mixed reviews. Now I don't know what I was waiting for! We loved it and will definitely return! read more

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THE GOOD: A cute place with pretty decor. Staff is very attentive. a nice place out front to take pictures. The food is pretty you can get good food photos. THE NOT SO GOOD: I wasn't too thrilled with the soufflé pancakes.(pretty food pictures) They were OK nothing special. My husband had the rolled omelette. He enjoyed it. I asked for a couple of tablespoons of whipped cream to take home with the other two soufflé pancakes that I did not eat when I received the bill at the end. I noticed that there was an extra $4 charge. When we questioned it the main person maybe the owner. I'm not sure. proceeded to explain to us the bill, that they charge a 24% tip on top of the bill; so you have no choice but to tip the 24% and according that same person their whip cream is organic and that's why they charge four dollars. If I had been told that they charged four dollars for 2 tablespoons of whip cream. I would've passed on that. Overall, Unless you've got extra money to blow, I would recommend going elsewhere. You can get the same soufflé, pancakes, and omelettes at several other places around town and for half the price and they taste just as good. I would not recommend this place for taking children to; not just the prices, but there's really nothing that a child would want to eat there except for maybe the French toast but at $27 you can get some amazing French toast with fruit, at Gangnam Style restaurant for half the price. Overall, a big letdown for all the hype that this place was given. Also found out that the owner does NOT share the "service fee" with the wait staff. read more

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Everything here is absolutely perfect! From the outdoor patio to the amazing service to the iced mocha (I want a refill) to the eggs Benedict. read more

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

Beware they charge you 25-30% for gratuity which is crazy bc it was only 3 people that crazy not even Vegas does that plus we didn't even get good service they check on us 1 time and brought the check . Also it is kinda ghetto to be have tickets for the cooks as customers receipts kinda sketchy to ppl they cand up charge you easily . Let me say it not worth the price! for their fancy dennys style food. I'm a lead cook for work I've been cooking for 10 plus years in many kitchen and when I heard of this place I thought it was gonna be good but only thing good was the decor ! read more

The service is great. I feel like the staffs here are well trained and very caring. Food are yummmm. Very cute atmosphere. A cool place to grab brunch and take cute pics. read more

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

Tried Cream Pot for the first time recently and was a bit disappointed with the experience. Food was ok, nothing special, but extremely overpriced. The wait time for a table was a bit long, and the food took a while to come out. It's also very strange that they don't allow pictures to be taken without permission. read more

Cream Pot - Cream Pot Entrance and hours - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Soufflé pancakes and deliciousness! This place is such a cute spot! Its theme is so perfect. The soufflé pancake was delicious and so was everything else. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a cute brunch spot! read more

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My family and I have been in Honolulu for a week and stumbled upon this place before our last day. Let me Say the food was amazing we had the most fluffiest delicious French toast I've ever had and the Thai chicken pie is different but so good perfect meal. To make the meal even better the service was phenomenal I wish we discovered it early on but so glad we found it . Vietnamese coffee is also a must try and the decor of this place just makes it so relaxing it feels as if you're in a fine dining restaurant. Exceeded my expectations read more

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This seems to have been the highlight meal of our vacation. Cream Pot had the most creative and well executed meal that we enjoyed here in Waikiki. I think their breakfast menu items are well deserving of the fifth star. Perhaps it was the fluffy French omelet. Perhaps it was the soufflé pancake or even the fresh fruit on top. Perhaps we saw only perfectly executed poached egg yolks pour out of each benedict we looked at on just 'bout every table. Perhaps it was because we were seated at the "best seat in the house" corner window . . . only for the shade to be closed 75% by the server just before taking our order. "Hey, open that back up", we chastised; you don't get told you're being seated (by the owner) at "the best . . .", only to have the view eliminated by the server because of a bit of glare. Hmmf! My tizzy had been addressed. We went away with a smile on our face and a pancake in our belly. Do plan on a wait to be seated. If you are in the sun or the rain (as we had, a light one) out front in their garden, ask to wait inside of the hotel lobby. Just as we sat it started a Hawaiin-Island downpour (lasted 10 minutes and dry in 10 minutes). They do deserve the attention and all the accolades. Food was culinary school (creative and executed) awesome. A truly enjoyable Saturday morning breakfast. Dicks read more

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Food 3.8/5: They definitely had some unique options. The Benedict actually had rice underneath instead of the typical bread/biscuit or whatever they normally have. The fluffy pancakes were good but a bit too eggy for my taste. Service 3.5/5: We called in to make a reservation and they told us they do take reservations but we wouldn't need to wait and to just walk in when we get here. We ended up waiting around 30 minutes to get our table and another 20-25 minutes to get our food. Ambiance 5/5: I would still recommend this place atleast once because the atmosphere was very cute and inviting. Kind of like a spot for a tea party to take places read more

I just want to preface this by saying that I NEVER LEAVE REVIEWS. Even the worst of worst places I try not to leave a review that will negatively impact a local business. As someone that comes from a family of restaurant owners and a local in Hawai'i, I know how hard it is to keep up with the cost of living in Hawai'i and the rising inflation, but their prices are absolutely ridiculous. Each plate is about $27, whether it be for an omelette or their pancakes, crepes, etc. Each drink is about $10 that you'll finish in just three sips! Not to mention that they have a service charge of 20% that is just to support wages for their employees. Again while I understand that inflation has made it hard for business to support their employees, I would think that with charging almost $30 for three small pieces of pancakes would allow them enough revenue to support their employees. And yes businesses have the legal right to add a service charge if they disclose it verbally or write it on their menu, but it feels scammy that they don't just let us know when we sit down or before we order. Again, maybe for some folks it's not a big deal. But here in Hawai'i, we take care of our people, our lāhui (community). That's the culture. It sucks to want to support "local businesses" and feel like their is no presence of that aloha to just let your customers know verbally that there will be a service charge to support the employees. It creates a totally different experience to just say "hey guys just to let you know ..." versus paying astronomical prices for tiny portions and subpar quality of food to be told at the end that there's an additional charge. The food wasn't horrible, but all I can say is that it's not worth the price. We got their beef stew omelette that had two pieces of beef it it and a tiny green salad on the side that just looked like it was thrown in there to add volume. Don't call it a beef stew if you only have two pieces of meat in it??? Lastly, I have to say that all restaurants have different tiers from casual to fine dining. The prices say finer dining but the service and overall decor, plateware, upkeep doesn't show that. The menus are a cheap laminate that are falling apart with spelling errors and descriptive words to make their food sound better than it is. The only thing nice I have to say is that they have two cute dogs in the restaurant that just hang around, which I'm not even sure adheres to health code regulations. And they have a cute and cozy atmosphere. All I want to say is that there are a ton of real local mom and pop shops in Hawai,i that are worth checking out over this place. read more

It felt like I walked into a fairytale as soon as I stepped on their stepping stones. The restaurant has such a cute and aesthetic ambiance, with the abundance of plants and flowers surrounding it and the flower vines hanging from the pergola when we sat outside. Service was really good. Water was served immediately and they pepper your entree to your preferences. Strawberry shake: (recommend!) This was as perfect as a strawberry shake could get. Not too sweet or tart and just the right amount of ground ice. It was refreshing and tasted like real strawberries with some cream. Thyme chicken crepe: (recommend!) I enjoyed it. The sauce was flavorful, creamy, but not overpowering. The chicken was super tender and the mushrooms were cooked well. The crepe was damp (would have been better if it was dryer), but still tasty. And the simple salad complemented it well. Beef stew omelette: Hardy, but the beef stew tasted flat, just salty and not much other flavor. The beef was a bit tough. The omurice had plain rice inside, which was cooked ok, slightly mushy. It's pretty pricey, but the special ambiance (when sitting outside) makes Cream Pot a lovely place for brunch dates. read more

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We've been meaning to try this cute little brunch place out. Let's just say it's a "one and done" place. It's super pricey and the food was just okay, nothing special or memorable. Parking was expensive, $3.50 per hour for VALIDATE parking, so we decided to park at a friend's place nearby and just walk over. We ordered three dishes: Shrimp Baked Eggs $29.50, Burgundy Beef Stew Omelette Rice 28.50, & the Strawberry Soufflé Pancakes $27.50. My boyfriend also got the Strawberry Shake for $10, which was really watered down and definitely not milky/creamy or worth $10. The baked eggs only came with 4 shrimps and were very watery also and bland. It needed more seasoning. The soufflé pancakes were good and very fluffy. The beef stew omelette was very tasty. But overall, everything was just way over priced. Our bill came out to $122.95. They automatically add gratuity and a 3% service charge for using a credit card, which I don't like. For spending that amount on brunch, next time I'll opt for a lobster eggs Benedict topped with truffles & caviar 2x ($45 each) from Mugen!!! read more

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