THEY JUST DON'T GIVE A FUCK... Is what goes through my mind when I interact with the staff at this establishment. After waiting outside in the rain for an hour we tried to flag down the staff to ask how much longer we were to wait and I came to the conclusion that they don't care. They straight up blew off my every attempt to ask simple questions. We even called ahead, the staff straight up lied about the 15 minute wait. More like an hour and fifteen minute wait. The water smells like chlorine. Like drinking a terrible swimming pool. Sat down at a dirty table, cleaning it as I was sitting there brushing crumbs onto my shirt. After I was sat I had to ask for coffee, they clearly weren't up to the task. The pot in which they brought my coffee cream had a yellow milk film clinging to the side because it obviously wasn't washed between uses. Aggravatingly there were people who sat down a half hour after us that got served before us... who ordered the exact same thing. The woman took our food to every table before realizing it was ours, what spectacular service. Admittedly the food was good, but I don't care if it was the most sumptuous meal in existence, if they bury it this deep in BS, I don't want it. I would leave this place for tourists who look as though they don't intend to return either. The place is cute enough to attract new tourists to keep this lousy place alive. EAT ANYWHERE ELSE. read more

Cream Pot - Unwashed cream pot. Also who brings milk instead of half&half. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cream Pot's atmosphere is amazing. The garden that you wait in while waiting for your table is nice to look at. The wait was about 30ish minutes, but I did enjoy my food! The prices are kind of steep, but I think the food is pretty good! I think there are better brunch places, but this one is very nice! Pancakes and French Toast!!!! read more

We came for breakfast on a Thursday morning, arrived at opening and had to wait twenty minutes. It was cash-only and a bit pricy, but worth it. My mother loved her strawberry French toast, while my sister and I gushed about the strawberry souffle pancakes (~$23). The bill for five came out to be $180, but we expected this since this is in the tourist part of Hawaii. read more

Discovered this hidden gem in a recent visit to Honolulu. Super friendly staff. Unique, delicious dishes. Wonderful ambiance. A can't miss.

Very pricy for the amount of food. I consider myself a foodie and this food was a very small portion and not much of a taste to it. If you don't want ice it's a dollar up charge. If you want syrup an up charge. $109 for four meals and one coffee and an orange juice. I have no problem paying for a good meal, but this was not very good. read more

I've been to this establishment before, years ago and was thoroughly impressed. However, times have changed. The food wasn't the issue. The service is the issue. Servers unaware of what guest ordered what and auction food off to the table. I expect that of Denny's or iHop not this place. Even when multiple servers are assisting the table or one another there seems to be a lack of communication. I will give them the benefit of the doubt and say "maybe it wasn't the best of days," but still, when you generally have a good reputation one would think that the restaurant would want to uphold that good reputation or push to be better. This isn't the case with Cream Pot. read more

Very cute spot on the corner, the owner greet us at the door and was awesome explaining all the specials they had. Food was excellent, the flavors , the presentation , the quality. I will definitely comeback and eat again. read more

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

I would give 1 star for the experience but since the location was aesthetically pleasing I'll give it an extra star for the aesthetic. The food is underwhelming, nothing special, and overpriced. I would not stand in line again nor would I come again even if there was no line. I think there are better breakfast places read more

Two years later and it's still cute and trendy as ever. Unfortunately like everything else in life, the prices have gone up. Decor: 10/10. Felt like I was in a hobbit hole in the shire in lord of the rings. Instead of sticking to my go-to salmon benedict, I opted for the strawberry soufflé pancakes with a side of maple bacon. The pancakes were really fluffy and a bit "eggy" so I can see how it's not for everyone. It was really light and good but I would definitely not order this as my main entree next time. It's a dish I would recommend to share as dessert. I would also pass on the bacon next time too. The maple definitely comes through but the bacon is not crispy (personal preference) and a couple slices were purely fat. I tasted my friend's baked eggs and I would definitely get that next time. A bit on the rich side, it was a perfect combination of runny eggs, potatoes, bacon, and some creamy sauce that combined it all together. Super yum but also not "healthy" if that's what you were looking for. It's served with a couple pieces of baguette. We came around noon on a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait and lots of open seats. The service was pretty good despite the bad reviews on here, I have no complaints. read more

Our first and last experience at this restaurant...that's how I'll describe this visit. My husband, our toddler daughter and I tried out this restaurant on recommendations of friends (we are all residents of Oahu). I will say it's a cute location, they got us seated after not long of a wait (we arrived at opening), and the people refilling your water cups were more than on top of that job! My toddler was so excited by their continual refilling of her cup. The staff are friendly, and did seem in a rush to get our order in as we had been seated all of 3 minutes (no drinks yet) and were already asking us for our order. Which normally had we been able to see the menu ahead of time wouldn't have been a problem (I'm all for efficiency, especially with a child along), however, we had only had it pulled up on our phones for about 2 minutes previous to this.  We ordered Soufle Pancakes, my husband's were the mixed berries with strawberry coulis. Mine were the Fresh Blueberry Compote with Maple Syrup. We also ordered a side of Hashbrowns, Bacon and one iced coffee.  My husband's pancakes were at least cooked all the way through and had a small spattering of strawberry coulis with a few berries sprinkled around the plate. Mine on the other hand had a total of 8 squishy blueberries and that was all. No Compote anywhere to be found. When we asked about it, the waiter told us the blueberries were the compote. So then my husband brought up this incorrect definition of compote to the front desk worker on our way out, clear with photos of a quick google search on his phone and the employee tried to tell him compot was a jam. Well if it was a jam, we still didn't get that. So basically their menu doesn't reflect what you actually are getting and they in no way wanted to correct their error. For an $80 meal I expect the menu at least matches the food given. Not to mention when my husband tried my dish he said it was much more underdone than his and didn't taste cooked through.  As far as the taste of the pancakes, they didn't have much flavor and we had to ask for some extra maple syrup in order to make it have any flavor. My husband said the bacon was good, he wasn't a fan of the coffee (said it was too strong), the hashbrowns had an odd flavor we couldn't ever figure out.   We've had a lot of lovely dining experiences on Oahu just not this one, and I highly recommend if you are in Honolulu go to Sweet E's Cafe or Kaila Cafe (the wait might be longer...but so worth the wait once you get your food). read more

Cream Pot - Blueberry compote souffle pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Soooo yummy. Loved the coffee options and the berry fluffy pancakes are so yummy. If you like more fruit I recommend getting the berry flavor. I was in between strawberry and multi berries and the strawberry has way less fruit than the berries option. Overall great, very cute decor and ambiance. Good outdoor and indoor seating. read more

Unbelievably fast! Even when ordering Soufflé pancakes! We also enjoyed the very cute flowery decorations and the super nice staff. Coffee was great too read more

Friendly service and quaint ambiance cannot salvage cold, bizarre food. I should have taken my party and ran once I saw the menu at the door with scratched out items, hand scribbled price increases and BAKED BACON. Forget the greasy spoon, even the guys with the Irish muffins and "griddles" repped by a red headed clown do a better job preparing hot food to order. The highly recommended, signature dish (souffle pancakes in a salted caramel sauce, fresh bananas, and lightly sweetened whipped cream) should have been described as cold, day old, hollow rubber cakes atop a cold butterscotch candy sauce stuck with unripe bananas topped with a broken whipped cream served on a cold plate. The French toast was bread, brushed with sweetened egg and cream, cooked then allowed to cool to room temperature before being served. The inside does not resemble custard just dried out bread. The omelet was overcooked and rubbery. Stuffing it with rice and a burgundy "protein" amalgamation (if it was beef, it was so overcooked it melted away) does nothing for it. Finally, the baked bacon ($3.50 as a side for two skinny strips) was disgusting. Almost raw, topped with maple syrup and swimming in it's own fat. The kitchen is not in the restaurant (I actually watched waiters running up the stairs and returning with plates of food) and that may be the cause of the poor quality food but after years in business, they can't figure it out? Finally; "how was everything?" asked the cheery server. "Everything was cold and not very good." "Oh. That's too bad. Here's the check." as she jovially bounces away. Seriously, was I being punked? read more

I'm giving this place an extra star for the ambience. The decor is super cute and has a charming, rustic feel to it. It's a great place to catch up with with your girl friends, I could sit there for hours....yes, it's that cute! My friend raves about this place all the time, so we made it a point to stop by before heading out to thehttp://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/JUWbHmnNSyZ2YRp4zHN3kw?userid=lsSiIjAKVl-QRxKjRErBeg beach. Friend got the Salmon Benedict. I had one bite of it and had a hard time parting with it. The crispy potato hash/cake was topped off with yummy slices of salmon and probably the most perfectly poached egg I've had yet! The Mornay sauce (when grated cheese is added to a Béchemel sauce) was also very tasty. Aside from the Salmon Benedict, the only other highlight of the meal was my Banana Crepes. The crepe was cooked perfectly and the bananas were fresh and sweet. The salted caramel sauce was insanely good and went perfectly well with the huge dollop of airy whipped cream. I licked this plate clean.... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/JUWbHmnNSyZ2YRp4zHN3kw?select=hcDTY5krdUTxJK72d5mGrA My other dish wasn't as successful. I had the Burgundy Beef Stew Omelete. I had a total of 2 small pieces of beef in the entire dish (you bet your ass I counted!), the thin, dry omelete was just full of rice. The sauce tasted funky and was watery. We both agreed that a can Dainty Moore or Chunky's Beef stew would've saved this omelete. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/JUWbHmnNSyZ2YRp4zHN3kw?select=aka1wCqF3Q5fcilYiowDZQ My coffee was room temp, and on the refill - warm. I also wanted hot tea but they didn't have any tea or honey. So I ended up getting a glass of hot water with lemon wedges =( read more

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Now THIS is what I came to HI for. Lots of folks come for the beaches or for the sunshine. Heck, even I thought that's what I was in Honolulu for. But as it turns out, I was here for breakfast at Cream Pot. If there's one thing to do while you're here, get a table at brunch time and then thank me later. The decor here is so inviting and homey. It's like visiting a rustic little farm house in downtown Honolulu. I loved looking around the room and spotting cute decorations. Little touches go a long way here - they even use doilies as coasters for your beverages! I came here with a local friend and going by her suggestion, we each ordered a dish and shared. One savory, one sweet. This was a great idea because I had never heard of strawberry soufflé pancakes before but I still wanted to get something savory to balance the meal. The server was kind enough to get us extra plates to share and we split a salmon Benedict as well. Everything was made to order, came out fresh, and was plated beautifully! Almost to the point of not wanting to eat it and mess it up. The iced tea was refreshing, the portions of food were spot on and the prices were just right. Here you get a home-cooked meal from (what feels like) family. I knew we were in the right place too, because there was a line out the door late in the morning. Get here early or expect a bit of a friendly wait! read more

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It was a cute place with a good meal but the price was steep for what it was. The most expensive coffee of my trip. Breakfast was about $75 for two people. Glad we tried it but don't think we would go back. read more

I'm sadly giving Cream Pot a 3-star update. Okay, a generous 3.5 bc I'm still a partial fan. Service has definitely declined, as they have gotten slower and slower. The menu has changed, too. And for the worse; they no longer do the daily set menu. :( And IDK, it seems as if they've lost their luster... What once was a cute place to dine with friends has turned into a dusty, mediocre has-been. And although it's been bumped down to a D-list spot (for me), I'm still in love with their Baked Eggs. (Their Baked Eggs are the main reason why I keep returning.) Anyway, I have hope that this place climbs back up... And I hope they do it soon. read more

Are they serious? I am usually forgiving about poor service, thinking that maybe the servers were having an unusually bad day... but when my food came out 30 minutes later, cold and soggy, and just overall unpleasant looking, mama's got to write about it! First, there were plenty of seats available when I got there, but my party of four had to wait a while because the host does not know how to efficiently and effectively seat people on their buffet-style table (which is huge). Fine. But when I asked if I can take a look at their menu while I waited, I was told that they don't have enough menus so I had to wait until I was seated at the table to see the menu... Now backtfu, say what? But fine, whatever. Waited until I was seated for the oh-so-special menu and ordered a strawberry crepe. By this time, half of the restaurant emptied out but we were just waiting and waiting and waiting until a waitress came over and asked, "you guys didn't get your food yet?" My husband was so repulsed by this question and wondered if we should just get up and leave, but I thought we were too far in this game to call it quits. So we waited some more. Then when our food finally came out, out came this piece of s. For $12? Booooooooooooo! what a waste of a morning!! I don't get people who actually think that their food is amazing. I'm not a hater, but they probably are new to American brunch food or crawled out from under the rock from middle of no where. read more

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

I'm a bit weirded out by this place... a bit confused too. I did a quick Yelp search for breakfast one morning and the pics got me to come in. It's a cute, country looking spot. Once inside, I forgot that I was in Hawaii actually. While waiting to be seated, we kept seeing a worker come in with plates of covered food. Come in the weirdness and confusion... Is it food for room service? Or is the food cooked somewhere else? It's actually cooked in the hotel kitchen then brought to the restaurant to be uncovered and served... Weird! The decor, the meals, the staff, the service- nothing of it screams Island Style to me- which is fine. But the hospitality wasn't there. The staff seemed really distant and quiet. We waited a long time for our food, and in that time none of the staff checked on us or even came by to tell us our food was on it's way- literally. Every time the delivery guy with his covered plates came by, we wondered if it was ours. The first plate, Kuhuku Banana waffles finally came at about 45 mins from ordering. We shared it- so we each had a piece of the waffle- and it was cold! The salted caramel was yummy, of course and the sliced bananas... well we all know what that tastes like! Another 15 mins passed and we all finally got our order of the Baked Eggs with Shrimp, Salmon Eggs Benedict, Eggs Benedict topped with bacon and the French Omelet with two sides of hash browns. (Substitutions are not allowed so the hash browns were extra and really small.) We all agreed the food was good but very minimal. We left hungry and feeling we wasted a lot of time and money here considering all the other food choices in the area. The service was quite impersonal which we are not used to in Hawaii. The restaurant offers parking validation if parking at the hotel, however, keep in mind that they add $2 to your bill total for that. We left without a good-bye, thank you or come again- but, I don't think we'd come again! read more

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Located in the Monarch hotel, this cute little breakfast place was something I wanted to try. The dining area is quaint and inviting. There are side tables that will seat 2-4 and one long table down the middle. The decor is lovely. Service was good. They would check on us frequently as far as refills and comfort. I ordered the premium island Benedict. Thick cut bacon, pineapple, poached egg and avocado were sitting pretty on a piece of toasted baguette. Very delicious and would order it again. Although their menu offered French rolled omelettes and soufflé pancakes. They looked very tempting! It was a bit pricey for breakfast but I think most things are in Hawaii. This was a great find! read more

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-----------For Brunch Only----------- LOVE this place! I can see why it didn't get amazing reviews because the prices are a bit out there considering it's just brunch. But anyway, YUM! This place is located inside a hotel (I don't remember which one) so remember to get validation before you leave. It's right on the corner and it's this cute little cottage-looking place. Here's what my bf and I ordered: -Coffee is pretty standard, nothing amazing about it. Skip it and get coffee from one of the ABC stores for only 89 cents (which I also think tastes better) - Maguro Benedict is AMAZING (at least to me). It was definitely a new flavor of having my egg benedict topped with a thin slab of maguro but I loved it. Also, the rice is pretty good because it's mixed in with a little bit of soy sauce; I wanna say it's sushi rice instead of the standard rice you get. -Classic Omelet is good but it's pretty standard. Decent portion but considering the price, you should try something more unique. - Strawberry crepe comes with a little bit of chocolate and it's good but... -Banana crepe is the winner of these two! Salted caramel drizzled onto the crepe makes this a great way to top off breakfast I think our bill came out to around $45 so I can see why some people would hesitate coming. Personally, I'd come again just to try the Maguro Benedict and Banana Crepe. Those were delicious and definitely worth trying. read more

Love this quaint little brunch place! I had the vietnamese coffee which was really good, and had a mini light salad and an omlette. Great choices, I actually had brunch here twice, i'd come back again... I sat outside in the patio enjoying a nice breeze... the ongoing traffic was kinda annoying, but they did a great job in covering the patio with plants and greenery to make in a relaxing place to enjoy breakfast/lunch... I haven't had their pancakes, which is very popular here... read more

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We visited on 12/18/19 and it was perfect! I ordered the stuffed French toast with a side of bacon and it was amazing. My husband got the Loxs omelette and it was outstanding! The service was fast & friendly. We plan to come back!! read more

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

Welcome to Alice in Waikikiland, Take a seat in the mad tea party! Wow Its busy in here. Youll have to wait!!!! Oh and trust me, the rabbit was right, this whimsical tea house is one of a kind. I watched as down the rabbit hole flew Strawberry Soufle pancakes, salted carmel banana waffles, crepe suprises, french toast, and smores waffles! My mouth watered after waiting 40 min for a seat. Seated in a long table and elbow to elbow with strangers; I couldn't help but watch as my neighbors delighted in their goodies. The seating is comparable to a long thanksgiving table, except instead of sitting next to your family, your sitting next to people you don't know. The seating surrounding the one long table was private tables- lucky you! Privacy in this intimate style tea house! Impatiently, I began to stare as savory goodness of Baked Eggs and Toro Eggs Benedict, began to flutter above my head and onto my neighbors place mats. The service was bad. But its the food you remember. Our Japanese server kept smiling as her eyes disappeared into her face " so sorry! so sorry! very busy! " My Souffle Pancakes arrived and soon I realized the pancakes had disappeared as if they were clouds made of soft sweet illusions. I ate them so quickly and in total unawareness to the world around me. Still hungry from the sweet clouds, I was glad I ordered the Baked eggs. Def would come back, just not when I'm starving! read more

Cream Pot - Indoor waiting area, yes there is a wait, but look at the flowers? So cute right - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Well, I gave this place two shots. First time I was there with my husband for a breakfast. We were waiting for food for 40 mins and had to leave without eating it. We live in the same building so I see a big line every morning, and I decided to give it a second shot on Mother's Day. And simply ordered waffles to go. They were soggy and no taste. There is a 1/3 of little cup of custard supposed to give some sweetness I believe. 15$ went to trash My advice -go next door to Pastry place and buy a nice donut for 1$ read more

Delicious pancakes. Love the vibe of the entire place. Entrance is beautiful and the food is well worth the experience. If you're looking for quality, go here. Don't forget the nice view of the hawaiian river. read more

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

So wifey came here with a girlfriend, and it turns out, it's a great place for girls to get together. In fact, there's a great, big, long table that runs down the length of the eating area, and 1/2 of it was being used by the women of a clan from the grandmother to the daughters, to the granddaughters. The rest of the people eating there were clearly couples. Again, likely due to the female half's choice. Not that that's bad. I read a lot of guys feeling as if this place felt like a dollhouse while the girls called it a tea house. To me, it looks like a French cottage that was made for dwarves or gnomes. There are these 2 curved-top, dark, wooden doors that were just high enough for the above mentioned little-people. Everything in this place is decorated with "cute" stuff. They even have small stuffed bunnies on the counter-top. Even the entire staff seems to be on the smaller, cuter side. I got one of the menu sets that included baked eggs, crepe, and coffee. Mine was the baked eggs with bacon, potatoes, and onions. Because of the helpful reviews I read before coming, I got the banana crepe. Wifey got the baked eggs with shrimp, spinach, and bechamel sauce. The coffee refills are free, which I clearly partook too much of while I was waiting for our dishes to be baked. That takes a while. But it's worth it. The baked eggs with bacon has some sort of mustard sauce and is very savory. The baked eggs with shrimp is actually quite light. Either way, you can't go wrong. The crepe is tiny. Just be aware. I don't think anyone, girly or otherwise, will feel full after eating a crepe alone. To get your parking ticket validated, you pay an extra $4 at the restaurant, NOT at the ticket booth. This place was much better than I expected. Girls, it really is cute. Guys, don't only order 1 crepe. read more

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The food was great I like the soufflé and the service was great I recommend this to my friends

Disappointing. I feel robbed... of my money and my time. A very cute, well themed and decorated brunch location, primarily geared for Japanese tourists or those willing to spend $20+ a person to get a reasonably filling, boutique breakfast. The problem with Cream Pot isn't their food or their venue--it's their service. They're not intentionally bad, they're just really disorganized and clueless. My girlfriend and I spent a total of 90 minutes here--and most of that time was spent waiting, foodless. Venue: Let me start out with the positives--their decor is top-notch. Nice, long varnished tables with flowers, quirky little kitchen gadgets along the walls, and even a little black cat walking along the faux-roof. I felt like I was having brunch in the clouds with cupid and his cherub brethren. Menu: Their menu is pretty different, with offerings like beef stew omelets, crepes, pancakes, and baked eggs. Definitely piqued my interest. After sitting us down, the server went over the different sets offered on the menu. For $18 to $20, depending on which item, you can get one of the main sets--I got the beef stew omelet, and my girlfriend got the baked bacon and eggs. The set comes with a crepe and, although the menu says that coffee comes with the set, they actually charge you an extra $2 for coffee. The server did mention this, but it really should be written on the menu. The food was decent, but definitely not worth $20. My beef stew had literally 2 small pieces of beef, and barely enough watery stew balance the plain rice omelet. I won't spend much time talking about the food because I really want to go over the service. Service: Although full of smiles, the actual service was pretty lacking. After ordering it took about 30 minutes for our food to come. After they took away our plates for that course, it literally took another 20 minutes for our "crepes" to come. I use quotations because it's actually "1/4 of a crepe" (I really wish I was joking, but look http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/JUWbHmnNSyZ2YRp4zHN3kw?select=Sd7DA2WUgz3OehWulgiFzA). What do you call it when someone keeps making the same mistake over and over? The hostess, who was responsible for the bills, kept bringing people their bills before they received all of their food. We noticed this happen to the table to the right of us and joked that it'll probably happen to us too. Sure enough, the hostess handed us our bill before we received our crepes. There was some serious lack of communication between the staff. Another table had been waiting 45 minutes with no food. I overheard the guy ask the manager "is our food coming? I'm really hungry and I don't know if I can wait any longer." Another thing I noticed is that our server had to ask who had ordered what when she brought our food, when she was the one who took the order! Little things also stuck out, like our food didn't come out at the same time. Mine came first, then my girlfriend's came 5 minutes later. Our waters were never refilled. Not once. No one ever came to check on us to see if our meal was okay. The server would walk by with a full pot of coffee, fill someone else's but pass right by our table. We finally got a refill of coffee seconds before our bill came (for the second time). While really cute, Cream Pot is wanting in service. When service is professional, you take it for granted because it's so seamless. But when it's not, it really sticks out like a sore thumb. Despite being small and intimate, Cream Pot seems to lack the mechanics of a successful restaurant. This place has great potential, but it's definitely not reaching it right now. read more

Cream Pot - A banana crepe... or is it 1/4 a crepe? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Everyone should go at least once for the decadent ambience and delicious food. It's the type of breakfast menu that most of us could not make at home easily and/or as well. Reasonable prices to boot. read more

I've actually been writing this review in my head for the past few months (ok, I'm officially addicted to yelp and can no longer dine without analyzing every part of my dining experience) but have been holding off because I SOOOOO want to give this place 5 stars because to be honest, it is one of my FAVORITE places on the island and I just adore this quaint little eatery for so many reasons. SO I decided to wait till I went at least one more time to justify 5 stars, and this morning I went....being true to yelp though, I can't give it the perfect rating that I want to....but let me still try to convince you of truly how WONDERFUL this place is! So first, let me get the "bad" out of the way. And I'll make it quick since I don't want to focus on that. The service for the past couple of times that I have been has been SLOW. Also, when we ask for things such as a refill of water, pepper, etc, we've had to ask more than once. This is why I can't give it a 5 star rating. But to be fair, I really think it is only because they are understaffed and I've seemed to pick the busiest days to go (Sat and Sun). Ok that's it, enough about that. Now here are the reasons that I LOVE Cream Pot: 1) The Ambiance! This place is the cutest little restaurant ever! When you first walk in you feel like you've stepped into a little magical place. I'm always so tickled just SITTING here! (Disclaimer: I am a "girly girl" who is a total sucker for things like "afternoon tea", pretty napkins, fresh flowers and anything "mini". If you are a guy, the ambiance here will probably threaten your manhood and you may not even want to sit by the window for fear that someone might see you). But also, what I love about the ambiance is that the owner paid so much attention to detail and many of the decorations were brought from Japan and Europe. There are a lot of vintage "toys" like the red tin firetruck and a little doll's dress that add to to charm of this place. They recently opened their outdoor eating area which is particularly "pretty" as well, as long as it's not a hot day. 2) The Food! I know lots of yelpers are knocking the food here, but I really do think that it is different and unique from other places that serve breakfast/brunch-y foods. They put a little "twist" on everything that they make so that it's not really something you can get at other places. For example, I love their rice! It's a very subtle flavor that is "refreshing". And their omelets are NEVER greasy or runny and they stuff it with fresh, light ingredients. I also have had their baked eggs with a yummy "broth" on the bottom, the salmon benedict, and of course their crepes! Oh! And their specialty drinks are soo good, especially the iced chocolate- HEAVEN!! Shakes and "spritzers" are all very good too! 3) The attention to detail. I know that there are some hard core foodies out there, and I do love GOOD FOOD and am always unhappy if I am served food that is less than great. But I also appreciate the "experience" of dining somewhere. When there is great food paired with some aspect of "experience" alllll the better!! Cream Pot adds little details to your eating experience by bringing out your utensils in a basket lined with a pretty napkin (yay), brings your bill in a cute little box or a tiny jeweled paperclip, adds lemons to your water, and even gave my toddler a tiny silver spoon that one time that I brought her. They adorn the tables with mini jars filled with mini flowers, and have nice, cushy seats to sit in! I love it (have I said that yet? I don't think so...haha) 4) The owners. The owners of Cream Pot are a really friendly couple that basically act as hostess, cashier, waiter/waitress, cook, bus boy and everything else. And every time I go to eat there, they always remember that I have a little daughter and ask how she is doing, and ALWAYS makes sure they thank us before leaving. Once the owner even ran out the door and stuck his head out to say thanks and bye. I don't think they remember my name, but surely remember my face, my mom's face and are always so hospitable. I know I mentioned in some other reviews, but it always tells me a lot when the owners are WORKING hard serving their customers. 5) The service. Ok, I know I had to knock the service here, and truly it is slow and sometimes you don't get what you ask for, but in the very least, the service is always FRIENDLY, at least in my many experiences here. So I hope I have convinced you to go and try this place, and support a local business that is truly deserving. Yes, the prices may be high and service may be lacking, BUT despite all that, I still go back to place over and over again, because it really is a special place. Go on a weekday, around lunch time and you may actually have a real 5 star experience with great service. It all depends on when you go. Man, I think I just wrote a novel! If you're still reading this, thanks! You are a trooper! read more

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I have no idea why I didn't come sooner? Parking? Crowded? I am certainly coming back again soon to try the apple wood premium bacon eggs benedict. My parking was easy today and cost 2 $. I took the elevator and just absolutely adored the beautiful decor which reminded me of Europe! As you can tell from my pictures that it is gorgeous! Also plants and outdoor seating on a lovely deck! But let me just tell you that the service was outstanding and the food on its own merit is to die for! So, Emi, I am changing my answer from the other place to this one;) I had the maguro benedict and omg.....wow! Blown away by these beautiful flavor combinations. It is a lighter and healthy choice. I have the shiso leaf stacked in with egg and a miso shoyu sauce and a rice cake with the maguro on top and little fresh cracked pepper! Then came with the mixed greens with the arugula and put it all together makes me want to lick the plate and I almost did because I could eat like 20 more of those! The rice cake was so good that it tasted like town restaurants risotto cake and ahi. This dish is one of my top 5 and took over my other top picks!!! Happy may day and get leid here;) lol! Just joking!!! I know u residents of Hawaii know the history of this hotel the Hawaiian Monarch. But what the heck is this lovely restaurant doing in a hotel like this? Definitely a must to come here;) Always with warm aloha;) read more

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i have a love hate with breakfast spots. I love eating breakfast food, pancakes, omelets, and eggs benedict galore, but i hate waking up early and waiting when the spot of deliciousness is great. I've heard good things about cream pot and when my friends wanted to take me out for my bday and it was on them, i jumped to the opportunity for this place. The atmosphere is so cute! It's like a cafe, flower bistro feel. We had the omelet with bacon, mushroom, onion and potatoes with side rice and salad and tried the pancake souffle with strawberries. the pancakes comes in 3 soft, fluffy, light deliciousness with your choice of fruits you'd like to accompany to top off your pancakes. this place is definitely not about quantity, but more quality. read more

Cream Pot - Omelet with bacon, mushroom, onions & spinach - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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"Lord of The Cream Pot: The Two Hours" So whenever I go back here it's like returning to good ol' England (even though I've never been there). Has Bilbo stopped by yet? What about that Travelocity Garden Gnome? It makes me want to use words like "posh." Remember this is a Japanese take on breakfast food. So keep that in (open) mind when going here. I'm going to update my previous description of the "weight" of the food and say that the fair is super light. I ordered just the strawberry waffles and was still hungry after I was done. Probably a good thing, since I've been packing on the pounds in an effort to try every restaurant you guys write about. Let's say that for mom and grandma, it was just right. The food is really good though. Parking is a bit odd since you get "validated" for one hour I think, but pay Cream Pot for additional time which will appear on your bill. You will probably see it because I've never eaten here and not paid anything for parking. Make sure you have some time (suggested 2 hours) because the service can be a bit on the slow side. read more

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Finally after passing by this Restaurant several times we decided to stop and have breakfast. Most of the Menu is reminiscent of Mimi's on the Mainland, semi Euro Style Cuisine. I really liked the Salmon Benedict (house-made Salmon) with a light Bearnaise sauce. The Cheese Omelet was light and good. $15-pp without Beverages. We will return. read more

I remember walking along the Ala Wai during the summer and I must have been blind or something but I never really noticed this place.....and it's like RIGHT by the canal when you enter Waikiki. Guess I should start observing more places when I'm out.. But anyway, they have a really nice decorations outside and there are two entrances. There wasn't much of a wait. There was this long table in the middle where we were seated at but it felt spacey and open so me and my friends decided to move to a more compact and smaller/cozy table for 4 (even though there were only 3 of us) :p Their menu didn't really have much of a selection...idk if that was just for breakfast or something but while looking at the other reviews, there were food choices that I wanted to try but I didn't see it at all in the menu. Or perhaps that was in the past and they changed their menu or maybe we just came too early for lunch -_-; either way, it was a disappointment. I ended up getting the strawberry belgian waffles and my friends got the strawberry souffle w/chocolate. Funny thing is that they didn't know it was $2 extra for the chocolate so they were pretty mad about that...yeah. I would be too especially when I thought it was free and included. Plus, one of the servers gave us another bill that wasn't even ours after we already paid..... My waffle wasn't EXTRAORDINARY...it was okay. I liked the whipped cream and lemon topping that they put on the top and the whole presentation of the dish was super fancy. That's all I can say.... oh. I feel like this place is more suited for dessert or something small to eat. If you are REALLY hungry like I was, I suggest going somewhere else. I didn't feel satisfied or full at all after eating here. I was still hungry lol so yeah....there are probably better brunch places in Waikiki. read more

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

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Great restaurant in a shabby looking hotel across from the Ala Wai... interesting concept. Although this place could easily compliment a breathtaking view of the ocean or majestic mountains, alas, you're stuck at street-level looking at the dull street and unenthusiastic Ala Wai Canal. However, it's the quirky off beat decor and beautifully constructed breakfasts that will easily distract you from everything that is wrong on the outside. And that's the beauty of this restaurant. From your first step in, you hardly remember you're on a side street away from the strip. From the sweet crepe smells to the succulent smells of meaty omelets this place will fill your head with the thoughts of french cuisine not so easily found in Hawaii. You know this restaurant is a winner, if it can do all that and still make you crave it's mildly pricey food! I had the breakfast set, it included the special Burgundy Beef Stew a mini strawberry crepe, and for $2 I upgraded my coffee/tea to a mocha latte drink. The total for this set being $20 pre-tax, felt a little pricey at first, but the luxurious taste of the burgundy beef stew, to the perfectly blended mocha latte, and sweetly justified crepe made everything feel like it was worth it! Fun game idea... play "iSpy" with a bunch of friends... it'll make the wait for your food come a lot quicker than you'd had expected. My personal favorite was the ORLY owl in the corner by the register. Trust me, this restaurant has so many random knick knacks, it'll be a good group laugh over their decadent coffees! read more

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

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I don't like going into Waikiki for anything but i'll make an exception to come back here. Parking is in the structure and it's free with validation, amazingly. Make reservations because it does get really crowded, especially on the weekends. The service here is good and everyone is friendly. There's lots of little cool antique decorations all over the place. This place is a little on the pricey side for breakfast but they do use quality ingredients. I had the Burgundy Beef Stew Omelet and a Banana Crepe. The rice is in the inside of the omelet and they have some beef stew on the side of it. The burgundy is really strong you can taste it in every bite of the stew. The Banana Crepe has a custard feeling in it and is very soft and tasty. Overall good but I tried some of my friends baked egg with bacon and I'm definitely getting that the next time i come here. read more

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

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Super cute restaurant for breakfast or brunch. Located in the Monarch hotel on Niu street across from the Ala Wai canal. Strawberry Pancake soufflé was amazing. Very light and delicate. Great ambiance. Restaurant interior charming, outside also adorable. Service was good, waiters attentive. Food quantity a bit lighter, perfect for my appetite. I do not prefer the heavy quantities served at usual places. Within walking distance of our condo near the beginning of Waikiki. Every time we're in Oahu I will be back to this delightful restaurant. read more

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Isn't it true that breakfast is the simplest meal of the day to make? I guess that's why I think everywhere I go has the best breakfast because I think it's really hard to f*ck it up..... But after FINALLY experiencing the culinary mastery of breakfast cuisine at Cream Pot...I've now come to truly appreciate an extraordinary breakfast as compared to just a good breakfast. I learned that it's not difficult to make a decent breakfast, but real culinary talent that creates a memorable one. Cream Pot is serving up an entirely up scaled (but still simple) version of omelets, waffles, baked eggs, and eggs benedict to name a few. The prices are still reasonable for breakfast fare, but the food will demolish your Eggo waffle palate. The rolled French omelets had the most refined flavors with subtle seasonings like the caramelized onions in the creamiest egg I ever tasted. It really knocks my sock off. The service is great, the atmosphere pleasant, and the food delicious. MUST GO, MUST TRY! read more

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