Friend: "I feel like I'm in Fantasyland." Yes, Cream Pot has that effect on people. But to me, I felt like I was at the Secret Garden, or that elves were going to pop through the cottage (kitchen) door any second. Flowers line the little pathway outside (we were seated next to the window with a view of the mini garden) and cute little figurines are the centerpieces at the long middle table. Basically you look like you're in some kind of fairytale. THIS PLACE IS SO JAPANESE. The owners are Japanese and with that being said, you are sure to receive good quality and aesthetically pleasing food. Their service is pretty awesome too- friendly and on top of it! Their menu looked SO GOOD... I WANTED TO EAT EVERYTHING. They also have daily specials, and combos that I think are the same every day. These combos are one of their more popular items paired with a crepe and iced tea/coffee for a few $$ more than just getting the item ala carte. Did I mention that they give you a picture menu too featuring their most popular items??? SO JAPANESE. We settled on the iced chocolate ($4.50 and yes it's pretty much just liquid iced chocolate lol) which was good but suuuuuper sweet. I got the SALMON EGGS BENEDICT which is one of their more popular items. Instead of an english muffin it comes on a potato cake which was delicious. The salmon is supposedly cured in grey goose... haha don't know if that contributes to its tastiness at all. My friend got the BANANA WAFFLE. Instead of typical maple syrup, they use a thicker, caramel-like and maybe kahlua infused sauce. I like my waffles on the crispier side and these were crispier, yet still light n fluffy. Parking in the Hawaiian Monarch is validated- $2 per hour instead of the usual $4 without validation! It's a little pricey, but again I dont mind because you get what you pay for. And the ambiance is perfect for a casual breakfast place.. stop and smell the flowers people. I'm going back next to try the baked eggs with shrimp and baugette, and the maguro eggs benedict!!! read more

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I have mixed reviews about this place. I wish I could give it a 3 1/2 stars instead because I think 3 is kind of low but I don't think this place is a 4 star either. Anyway! Although I absolutely LOVE the ambiance and the atmosphere of this restaurant, I would say the food is pretty average. The presentation makes it look really good, but taste wise.. it's just okay. I say one of their better dishes are the crepes or the souffle pancakes. I love how nice & fluffy they are! I also tried their salmon benedict which was pretty good but it was kind of cold by the time we got it :/ The service is typically good although there was one occasion where I had to wait quite awhile for our food. But I'll let that one slide :P I think this place is worth trying at least once just for how cute it is! It reminds me of Alice in Wonderland type of a feel. It's a cute little breakfast/brunch spot to go with your girlfriends :) Just warning, it's a bit on the pricier side but what do you expect.. it;s in Waikiki! read more

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

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Located in the questionable Hawaiian Monarch Hotel on Niu Street (off of Kalakaua), towards the beginning of Waikiki. Parking is inside the hotel, and the parking entrance is a little confusing to get to, but it's on the right side of Niu. It's a very bizarre parking entrance, as you have to drive in a bit to get to the ramp to get up to the parking stalls. They don't even have an automated ticket machine to get a parking ticket, there's a guy that stands there and gives you your ticket. Except the problem is, other people that drove separately than me said the guy wasn't even there when they drove in and they had to wait for him to come out. Bizarre. Also, sorry, parking is NOT free. You pay at Cream Pot, $2 for each hour. Don't lose your parking ticket, cause if you do it'll be a whopping $72. I went here for a small bridal shower, about 11 or 12 people. It was pre-planned, so they reserved the outside area for us. The tables outside are decent, but I kind of wish we were seated inside in the cold a/c (they had a long table inside that could've seated us). If you sit outside, you deal with the weather, rain, and the noise of traffic. I would best describe the decor as "hobbit country chic". Hobbit sized doors. Anyhow, I thought it was a pretty good deal that we each paid only $25 each to choose from a pre-set menu. The pre-set menu for our party was as below: Entrees (choose 1): - Fresh Strawberry Souflee' Pancakes (Topped w/homemade vanilla custard & strawberry coulis.) - Banana Souflee' Pancakes (Topped w/homemade vanilla custard & dark salted caramel sauce.) - The Classic French Rolled Omelet (Baked maple-cured bacon, saute'ed mushrooms, caramelized onions, potato, & gruyere. Includes seasoned rice & mixed green salad.) - Three Cheese French Rolled Omelet (Pecorino, monterey jack, parmesan, cherry tomatoes, & basil. Includes seasoned rice & mixed green salad.) Sides (choose 1): - Baked Maple-Cured Bacon - Lacy Hash Brown (Includes sour cream & scallions) Beverages: - Fresh Squeezed Strawberry Lemonade - Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - Kona Coffee I think it was a great deal, and it made it easier since we all pre-paid the party's host, and she paid the restaurant in advance. That was convenient, so we wouldn't have to all split checks. Plus, tip was included in the $25. The only reason I didn't like this, is because I wanted to try so many things. I'll have to come back to try everything else on the menu.. For the entree I had the classic French rolled omelet. Probably one of the best omelets I've ever had. All of the ingredients perfectly complemented each other. Although I like salad, I thought it didn't really fit with the rest of the plate. I had almost ordered the fresh strawberry souffle pancakes, but I wasn't sure that I wanted to eat something so sweet as my entire entree. Thankfully, my friend let me try a bite of hers and it was delicious. The pancakes were so light and airy. I wouldn't even really call them anything near traditional pancakes, you just have to try them. If I come back, I'm probably ordering both the omelet AND the souffle pancakes for myself. I was really torn between the baked maple-cured bacon and the lacy hash brown, but I ended up choosing the bacon--and I'm glad I did. The lacy hash brown were kind of small, but looked delicious when they came out, nice and crispy... But their baked maple-cured bacon is just about the best bacon I've ever had. I love my bacon really crispy, and they served it crispy enough for my liking. The maple flavoring was really present, and it tasted like they added the maple flavoring themselves (vs. just pre-made maple bacon that you can get at the grocery store). It was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Definitely try it! For my beverage, I had the strawberry lemonade. Really fresh and flavorful, but it came in a tiny thin glass. I asked the waitress if it was refillable, and her response was, "I don't know," then she shrugged and walked off. Seriously? I would've rather had a "Sorry, no it's not." Or, "I'm not sure, let me go find out for you." Her response was just so "whatever". Maybe it's because our tip is already pre-paid for in our total, but her "whatever" attitude really peeved me. I'd give the food a solid 5 stars, but the service was more like a 3 for the incident above. In addition, I asked for a ketchup bottle, and they brought back 1 bottle for our three tables. The 1 bottle they brought was almost empty! How are we going to split an almost empty bottle of ketchup amongst 3 tables, especially with breakfast type foods where everyone wants ketchup? Hmmm. We asked for more ketchup, and it took a really long time to get another bottle. That, and only one of our tables had utensils. Overall, I'd definitely come back again, just not as a party so that I can order whatever I want and maybe get better service. read more

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Our party of 4 had breakfast at the Cream Pot. It is hidden away in the Hawaiin Monarch Hotel. It is quite a gem. The service was friendly and attentive. It has a wonderful eclectic menu. Our party had the classic french rolled omelette which was well cooked with potatoes, mushrooms and onions inside. One of us had the banana souffle pancakes. They were light fluffy and scrumptious. Another had the blue berry crepes, they were delicious. All the food was good sized portions and well presented. This was definitely a 5 star experience. We plan a second visit before we leave Honolulu. read more

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Cream Pot, how we have haven't had a chance to meet until now? I want to mention that this place is a hole in the wall, be careful not to miss it! First off, the name does not do it justice. Sounds like this place only serves sweet stuff, right? Well, not really. This joint has a lot of other things on their menu that include refined foods such as ahi eggs benedict. Walking into the restaurant, one first notices the décor and questions if he or she has accidentally stepped into a tea party. The chairs, tables and the pictures on the wall were a good preliminary indicator of how unique this experience would be. We got seated immediately and our hostess explained the menu to us. It was great that she gave recommendations or else we would have had a hard time choosing. Everything sounded so good! She also gave us a warning that their pancake soufflé would take about 20 minutes to prepare. We were hungry, but we could be civilized just this once. We started off with coffee, but we were not offered any refills. However, when the food finally arrived, what caught our eyes was the presentation. The food was very delicious. We would have never thought of the combination of ahi and eggs, but it was a very good combination. We also had a side order of lacy hash browns served with sour cream and green onions, which was the perfect crunchy, savory side dish. However, the gold star had to go to the soufflé. The soufflé was just out of this world--perfectly soft, yet moist with a very light and creamy strawberry filling. The dishes we had here was never anything like anywhere. Overall we had a great experience at Cream Pot. From the décor to the food, it will not disappoint. My girlfriend loved the décor but loved the food more of course. We recommend this place to anyone looking for a refined breakfast joint in Waikiki. read more

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Food was really good and the portions were a decent size. It's a little pricey for how much you get. Staff is amazing and very accommodating to changes you want to make to your order. The inside is amazing for pictures. read more

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

I've been coming here for a couple of years now, and it's my favorite place for a nice breakfast. The food is delicious, the place is the cutest, and the workers are excellent! They also have validated parking. 100% recommended! They won't disappoint you! read more

A friend and I recently were on vacation together on O'ahu and had rented a cute little condo in Waikiki. On our last day on the island, we opted to visit Cream Pot for breakfast. We had seen the cute little location while driving along the Ala Wai to other locations, so we opted to stop in. The main issues with Cream Pot became a bit obvious once we had parked and made our way to the restaurant. There are two entrances to the restaurant - one through the building next door (which also contains the parking garage), or, alternatively, a little entrance off the street. Once my friend and I arrived through the building entrance, it took some time for us to get noticed. We weren't seated, though there seemed to be plenty of tables available inside, and were asked to wait in the outer hallway with some others until a table became available. The wait time for a table was probably somewhere around 25 minutes (two very small parties were in front of us). Once the man who seemed to be running the front of the house called our name, he asked whether we'd like to sit inside or outside. We chose outside, as it was a beautiful day. After being seated, it took quite some time for the first waiter to visit our table. I say "first" because we had 3 different members of the wait staff visit our table during our breakfast - one to give us our menus, one to take our order, and one that dropped off our check. Perhaps my expectations are off, but from my experience there is generally specific wait staff assigned to specific tables... allowing customers to receive a thorough experience at their table from an attentive member of the staff, as opposed to just any member of the wait staff, randomly, as they passed by. Of the 3 members of the wait staff my friend and I had contact with, 2 of the 3 seemed absolutely timid. The young man who initially gave us our menus and tried to explain the specials for that day seemed to be lacking in training and seemed horribly afraid of doing something wrong. Alternatively, the other young man who dropped off our check at the end of the meal didn't really say anything... just timidly dropped by our table and left the check as my friend and I were just casually chatting. The young woman who actually took our orders in the middle of this entire visit was the redeeming member of the wait staff - very sweet, explained the specials again when we asked (since we hadn't heard them clearly beforehand), and such. Through all of the apparent confusion with the wait staff, it made me wonder whether the man running the front of the house was actually adding to the confusion. There didn't appear to be any organization with table use, and he frequently seemed to seat people coming into the restaurant from the street entrance when there were people who had been waiting at the building entrance for a longer period of time. I wonder if perhaps the wait staff is intimidated by him or a bit afraid of doing something wrong, especially if they are poorly trained and/or there are unfitting expectations. Perhaps many of them are new and just not fully/appropriately trained. Either way, the service is what really made me knock stars off this review. I've gone into great detail here about the service with very little mention of the food. Perhaps it's because, while fine, the food itself wasn't amazing or anything. I can almost forgive difficult or somewhat disorganized service if the food is amazing...but it just wasn't. I ordered the Belgian waffles with bananas and salted caramel, while my friend ordered the "Off the Wall" Eggs Benedict. My waffles were a bit burnt on the bottom of each piece. The Eggs Benedict that my friend ordered were OK, according to her. Not something she'd have again though. All in all, I think we were there for about an hour and a half - waiting for our table, waiting for the wait staff, waiting for our check, or the like. Considering the service, I wouldn't ever recommend this place to anyone...and the mediocre food just doesn't make up for the service at all. read more

Who doesn't love a cute girls day brunch? After seeing the cute pictures from Yelp & Instagram, my friend; Shelby L. and I definitely wanted to check out Cream Pot specifically for their soufflé pancakes. On our day off, we decided to check it out. Parking is kind of confusing, at first we didn't know where the entrance for the parking lot was. Go slow because there isn't a big sign. We came around 9 am with no reservation but we were seated quickly. The restaurant is really cute. It reminded us like we were in a doll house or something from Alice in wonderland. The space is small but with arrangements it could carry a large party. The menu has a different options from pancakes to waffles to Benedicts. There's also coffees, shakes, and lemonades. I was going to order the dark chocolate drink but seeing the ladies next to us finishing up their drinks, the cup was literally full of ice. What a waste...We ordered the smores soufflé pancakes and the strawberry soufflé pancakes. For how much you pay it was disappointing due to the size. We were like this is it? The moment we've been waiting for?! That will not fill you up, trust me. The pancakes were so light and fluffy though. The homemade cream was tasty as well. The service was blah. Besides being greeted, it was if there was no interaction. They just gave us water, the food, and asked us if we were done. They didn't refill our water through out the entire time. How disappointing. One thing we noticed which was a bit strange was that a server came from upstairs with the food that had covers so maybe the kitchen is elsewhere? And to end off the experience, I paid in cash and they gave me the wrong amount of change. They didn't give me a receipt but good thing I double checked! The manager was very apologetic and adjusted my change. Overall, it was an experience and great to finally try. It's a tourist spot that attracts Japanese tourists, thats for sure. But for foodies like us? We probably won't be back. read more

Cream Pot - Smores pancakes ($20) and strawberry pancakes ($15) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is absolutely delightful and so worth the wait to get a seat! It's really quaint and beautiful both inside and out, and the souffle pancakes were absolutely delicious!! The dishes are somewhat small, but it was the perfect amount of food (no need to stuff ourselves). read more

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

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The atmosphere is adorable and the food was so delicious! I tried the mixed berry souffle pancake, the chef's french toast, creamy chicken omelet with brie cheese, and the hawaiian benedict. The souffle was such a light texture and it was like eating a cloud. Although I much preferred the french toast over the souffle. The creamy chicken omelet was just amazing. I am a big fan of brie cheese so it went very well. Hawaiian benedict was alright, nothing special. I took a star off due to wait times, it took a while to get seated and get our food, but it's expected as it was a Sunday brunch. read more

Excellent food, omg beyond words!!! Stupendous service, all the girls are so nice and helpful. Super cute place too, I love all the decorations read more

I guess they deleted my first review.....so here's another. I love the atmosphere of the place. It's very home-y feeling. But if you go, be prepared to wait for your food. It takes a REALLY long time for you to get. In fact, even getting the menu took a while. As for the food, it's really nothing special. I didn't think it was superb or anything really special. Nothing that would really want me to come back immediately. Would I go back? Probably because my friends want to check it out...but I won't be excited about it. Yelp 365 Challenge #162/365 read more

I love the country style of this place. They really have it down. From the moment you enter thru a white wooden arch way you pass a colorful array of flowers. The mixed match tables, chairs, utensils. Just super cute!! This place can get busy and is popular with the Japanese tourist so may need to wait about 1/2 an hour. The kitchen is upstairs, they bring the food down covered like room service. If you're into traditional breakfast then this is not the place for you. They did not spare on creativity. They have flip-pics of each dish- a picture is a 1000 words..... My daughter love the heart shaped cups with the heart design on her hot cocoa and my latte. We come here mainly for the soufflé pancakes. Allow 10 minutes for this dish, they make it fresh to order. Any preparation turns out great, they may be a little heavy on the syrups. Some of our favorites are the strawberries, bananas, salted caramel and rocky road. Around $16 great to share. The burgundy beef stew omelette $17 is a bit heavy strong tomato flavor. The creamed chicken with sautéed mushrooms is bland $13. The baked eggs and shrimp was over cooked $17. I aim to find a savory dish that I love as much as their soufflé pancakes. read more

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I saw some mixed reviews on Yelp, so I was a little nervous, but we had a great experience! We walked in at 8 when they opened, and were seated, served and full within 30 minutes. The service was great and the food was delicious. The pancakes are a bit pricey, but definitely not a barrier to entry. read more

Cream Pot - Blueberry Soufflé Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We just wanted to leave a review - usually we leave feeling bad about the price we paid for subpar or very "regular" dishes. These dishes were light, airy, and somehow filling. We left satisfied, and the ambience was superb. Wonderful sights, the staff was so amazing and attentive, we will definitely be returning! read more

Boo hoo, I'm striking out on my brunch adventures. Sooo sad bc breakfast/brunch food is my ultimate fav. :( Arrived @ 9:15am on a Sat. Great timing bc the place was 1/2 empty (both inside & out) - no wait to be seated - yay! Service: 4 stars bc great, efficient & friendly. When the menus were brought, we were given a verbal overview + photos of some of the food. Yes, there were many Japanese tourist customers. Our food arrived promptly. The waitress even found us in the parking area to return a sweater my friend forgot. Parking: Available in the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel for $2.20/hour, if you pay Cream Pot for the validation stickers. You pay in full hour increments so hopefully you can time it right - I wasted 40 mins. Food: I must have ordered the wrong item - for a rare moment I didn't want a sweet breakfast. Being a sugar whore, this was highly unusual. HUGE mistake bc the souffle pancakes looked amazing. Also went against my 1st choice - bacon baked eggs. Wish I got the bacon baked eggs bc it's something different, bacon is banging & felt like eating toast. Perhaps the 4 hours of sleep screwed up my judgement. What did I order? The salmon benedict which was on potato pancakes instead of an english muffin. There was also no hollandaise sauce on the menu, instead it was a bechamel based sauce w/cheese (can't recall the name). Not my style - ordered it on the side & didn't use it. The "potato" pancakes were soggy, far from crispy & all I could taste were raw onions - ick. The onion taste overpowered everything & lasted for the rest of the day. I think I still have onion breath. The mixed green salad that came with the benedict was good w/ the right amount of dressing. Spent $21 for 1 dish & parking. Departed full but dissatisfied. I had to buy an apple napple on the way hope to try to wipe out the onion taste. Would like to return & (TIP) order a sweet item & a savory item to share. read more

Cream Pot - Salmon "benedict" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food and experience is amazing, recommend as everything was very tasty. Souffle pancakes are like nothing I've tried before. Service is also very professional and love there uniforms. Expect a line to get in which is not an issue because beautiful garden entrance. The price is expensive, plan on spending $25/person for breakfast and they only take cash. read more

Hate to give 2 stars... but as a single customer I felt outcast on a Thursday morning. Service was just okay. Food was good... but hard to ruin a pancake. It's a cute venue and I can see the attraction. Focus on the task at hand. The food. For the price....go somewhere else. Sorry/not sorry. read more

Food was great and service was spectacular! The overall setting and decorations were nice. The pricing for the food and drinks was a little too expensive. But other than that, great place! read more

Great pancakes soufflé. Located at Hawaiian monarch hotel first floor. Nice atmosphere and great staff. read more

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The best ever!! Kinda spendy though. I think we have tried vanilla cream and chocolate cream both are wonderful.

Very good . Impeccable service. Cute ambiance . But extremely EXTREMELY expensive!!! Was not prepared for it .

We walked in for Mother's Day brunch and the wait was about 1 hour. Not bad considering the holiday! The staff was very friendly though they needed some reminders to fill our water, and they missed one of our orders. It wasn't a big deal - they apologized and quickly brought it out. The food was great, but we wish there was more, especially for the price. The famous soufflé pancakes - would have been bland if not for the whipped cream. Seriously, the whipped cream is DELICIOUS. Had it on the pancakes and in my coffee and I need the recipe. Pork belly Benedict - side salad is sooo good. Generous portions of pork belly and eggs poached to perfection. Thyme creamy chicken crepe - chicken was very tender and overall very tasty with great presentation! (according to mom) Beef stew omelet - terrific! Excellent! (According to dad, who also finished a plate of pork belly Benedict) Three cheese omelet - very cheesy and the egg was soft cooked Classic omelet - finished in under 10 mins if that says anything Overall the food was great, service was pretty good with a few slip ups on a very busy day, but the price was a bit steep for the amount of food you get. I would try again when I feel like splurging, but I'm in no rush. read more

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The wait is long even during COVID, and it's crowded all time. Food is okay. The service is very disappointing. I clearly stated I would like to have a strawberry crepe but they brought me strawberry soufflé. Well I have been nice enough and told the waiter I received the wrong item but I will take it, no big deal. The funny thing is that a lady came out, probably the owner, telling me "no you did order strawberry soufflé!" in a kind aggressive way. How rude! She completely ruined this meal. Drinks are mediocre, even Starbucks has better coffee. Never coming back again. read more

Very cute place! The inside was very aesthetic. The pancakes were the star of the show, very light, slight egg taste compared to other pancakes. Also got the mushroom omelette, which was soft cooked and very tasty, the pancake was just better. read more

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

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I waited 11 years to try this place! I would say that the souffle pancakes were worth the wait. They had an amazing texture, light as air. However, they were as filling as air and I was still hungry after eating. I got the special, smores, but it was weird because they added bananas and there was no graham cracker element. The atmosphere of the restaurant was cute, but it was extremely loud. Service was friendly but extremely slow. The waitstaff completely forgot to run my credit card so I had to hassle them. I also asked them what type/brand of coffee they served and they gave me a vague/uninformative answer. Also, they didn't serve all of our dishes at the same time. read more

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

The food is absolutely delicious! The servers are very attentive and will accommodate you the best they can. The owner/head chef is an absolute genius in the kitchen. This brunch/breakfast spot is absolutely to die for. The overall vibe inside is adorable with its decorations and overall ambiance. 10/10, would recommend. read more

Yummy!! Stopped here for breakfast & loved it. This is an adorable little restaurant with a French theme. Everything is quaint & nicely attended to. You can see the care & pride the owners have in their restaurant. I ordered a latte & the soufflé pancakes. Oh wow, so delicious!! Very different than what we may expect with the Hawaiian experience, but highly recommended! The service is wonderful & I'm looking forward to returning soon! read more

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

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This cute decorated restaurant is a great breakfast/brunch spot! I really enjoyed the French Fresh strawberry crepe filled with dark chocolate on the inside and a side of homemade vanilla custard, whipped cream, and strawberry coulis! You have to have all the sides on top the crepe to truly enjoy all the flavors together and balance everything very well! I also had the Premium Hawaiian Eggs benedict and this also was very yummy. It reminded me of avocado toast minus the pineapple. Next time I order this I'll ask for crispy bacon ! This is such a cute spot and would be perfect for bridal showers, baby showers, or other special events because they've decorated the place beautifully. I feel like I'm back in Europe with all these cute antiques. read more

Cream Pot - Premium Hawaiian Eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We got the s'more pancakes to share. The presentation and toppings were good. We both didn't enjoy the taste of the pancakes very much, it taste a lot more like eggs than pancakes. The couple next to us also told us that the french toast was very doughy. The service was good. It's a very aesthetic restaurant but I wouldn't get the pancakes again. read more

Cream Pot - S'more pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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If you're visiting out of town and think this is the spot for fluffy pancakes, think again! This place is nothing short of a complete rip off! For two adults and two small kids, the bill came to $176... for BREAKFAST!!!!!!!! They don't tell you they charge you for parking, even if you have it validated. They include the gratuity, even though we had only 2 adults and 2 kids and they also don't follow instructions when placing an order, mine came out wrong! Save your time and save your money if you're looking for fluffy pancakes. Do some research and there are many other places to visit for a great Hawaiian breakfast. Aloha!! read more

This is a pretty cute brunch place. I can see this type of place in Ktown in LA. The food is pretty good. My gf got the eggs benedict and I got the banana crepe. The crepe was good. All the food can get a little pricey though. The eggs benedict was almost 20 bucks. The service is good. It is located right next to the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel! read more

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

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This place is busy. Even in covid. So it must be popular. There are 2 entrance so.dont be surprised if u are standing waiting for a table then a group u never saw gets seated. ok. So just be aware. And then there is kinda like the staff is running around and super busy. So if u want more individual attention then please be prepared. read more

Cream Pot - Bad service. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food is okay but honestly the prices are expensive. What's worst is that they have an automatic 20% gratuity. You don't have any choice but to pay it like it is not like some 5 star high end restaurant that you need to pay for such expensive tip. Anyway, this is not something that I want to come back to again. read more

Some pretty food soufflé pancakes here. Omelettes are pretty fluffy and not oily. It doesn't feel like Hawaii inside but I guess it's not supposed to. The service is pretty exceptional read more

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

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The owner is very nice. Service was good. I recommend calling in for reservations because they can get really busy during lunch hours. Wait time is between 45-1hr for walk in during lunch time. We called in around 9am on a Sunday and was able to get a reservation for 11am that same day. I highly recommend this place for brunch weather it's with friends, family or for dates. read more

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

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Gonna give this place three stars only because my waiter was a complete blank out. This restaurant is located in the Hawaiian Monarch hotel it's on the corner adjacent to Kalākaua. It's super cute from outside to inside with little house on the prairie theme kinda thing going on. The restaurant inside is pretty spacious, I was expecting it to be smaller. There's air conditioning, they validate parking, they take cards, and they make everything fresh (I think). I've waited YEARS to come to this random corner restaurant, and yet I've never gone until one sporadic mid-morning with my Bae to brunch. The food was well worth our expensive ass bill (in which he was trippin' out on when we got it) LOL This place is kind of pricey (especially with the portion sizes being mediocre) we only ordered 5 things, three entrées, and two smoothies. We ordered the strawberry French toast (super good and pretty affordable I think it was $14) Shrimp Omelette with extra shrimp $16 (they told us they normally don't do that? Extra shrimp was $10, it was okay not worth $10 more though), and Strawberry soufflé pancakes with extra bananas $16 and I'm not sure how much for extra bananas (which was a cross bread between a whip cream texture and pancakes, it was pretty good). We also ordered two smoothies at $5.50 each, they were okay a little small for $5.50. The reviews are right in that you take a while to get your food, it even disclaims it on the menu that certain items take longer then others. So you've been warned, lol. My waiter was a complete blank out, I ordered the strawberry soufflé pancakes with extra bananas first and he didn't even order that for me. He gave us the bill after we both finished the French toast and the shrimp omelette and I had to re-order it from him again, even though I told him that's what I wanted from the very beginning. They also ran out of waffles by the time we got there at 11am, which is strange so that's why my boo had to get French toast instead. Another strange thing was when I asked for extra shrimp in my shrimp omelette, the waiter told me that it would be hard for him to do that, and that he had to ask his manager. He then came back and said that he could but they normally don't do that and it would be an additional $10, my boo was like what?! But I wanted the dang shrimp so that's what I got. Anyways, I'm willing to give this place a second shot because it's so darn cute. I wish they served mimosas, but oh well. lol read more

Cream Pot - 8.14.15 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very charming breakfast & brunch spot in Waikiki! A bit pricey, but our breakfast selection was heavenly and service was well deserving of 5 stars. Cream Pot is located right on the corner of the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel facing the Ala Wai Canal. Parking is conveniently located inside the structure (2nd driveway) and is $2/hour with validation from the restaurant. The interior is lovely. Probably not the first choice by a manly man, but definitely a top choice for a girly girl like me. The song "Chantilly Lace" played in my head as I looked through every nook and cranny spotting Cupid angels and kittens high above the decorative, heart shaped windows, crystal chandeliers, bistro tables with fluffy quilted seat cushions & heart-shaped backs, tall ceramic vases with hydrangeas, and an extremely long, beautiful wooden table as the centerpiece of their dining room. I'd say this would be the perfect spot for a tea party! Every item listed on the Today's Specials board sounded divine. Then after flipping through their photo book menu, my tastebuds started revving up for the sweet and savory selections I'd soon make. I ordered a special called "Scrambled eggs w/ Brie served with salad, gravlax (raw salmon cured with salt, sugar & dill), and 3 slices of French bread." Everything about this plate made my eyes roll back. From the light vinaigrette dressing on the salad, to the soft scrambled egg with Brie topped with cracked pepper, it was most excellent at $18.50. It was great for sharing, too! The parking attendant highly recommended their crepes, so why not?! We decided to share the "Fresh Strawberries Crepe" and it was oh so sweet (but not too sweet) and heavenly. It was filled with dark chocolate, homemade vanilla custard cream and strawberries. I mean, the photo itself speaks louder than words!! The service was on point. From the moment we walked in, the Japanese couple (owners?) were great at checking up on us every so often. Our server, a young French man with a very dreamy accent, asked if it was our first time and thoroughly explained the menu. The busboys were on top of filling our water and coffee cups to the brim and even went around to fluff the seat pillows as they cleaned up the tables. I was impressed! The one thing that caught my eye (and the eye of my hubby who works in the food service industry) was the soiled chef's coat and apron that the young Japanese female server was wearing. Please, please, please, just stay in the kitchen, or remove both when assisting customers in the prim and proper dining area. Not only was it an eye sore, it just isn't sanitary or professional looking. I was surprised the owners didn't say anything to her. If it weren't for this mark, I'd max out on the stars. I'd definitely come back though! Eating here reminded me so much of when I lived in Japan (kawaii presentation all around). Great venue for a baby shower, wedding shower, or a simple meal with the ladies. But, don't get me wrong. There were plenty of men dining when we were there. So, bring them too! read more

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Charged me a 30 dollar tip on a 70 dollar check, 20% tip mandatory for a mid service and food.