I I went here in 2021, and it quickly became a favorite. My husband and I enjoyed our meal so much at Daddy O's that we came back 5 years later on a family trip with our daughter. Their macadamia pancakes and broasted chicken still hit. It's such a family-friendly restaurant. The servers were all very kind, especially with our toddler in tow. Their breakfast plates are so comforting. If I could, I'd eat here all the time. There's plenty of parking. Daddy O's is not too far from the airport, and it's pretty easy to get to if you're in the Lihue area. read more

Hot off the griddle! My family ate here several times during our stay and each time our food was served hot and quick! The pancakes were so hot, fluffy and delicious. I had the shrimp Benedict's, my mom ordered the oxtail soup and everyone else ordered pancakes and bacon. The only reason I'm removing a star is due to service. Henry or Daddy O wasn't as friendly as the rest of the staff. There's only a few people working at this small establishment and when they get busy you can expect not so great service from the waitress and Daddy O. But if you get passed service, the food is delicious. read more

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We came here for breakfast before our busy day of sight seeing. Saw a review on Instagram about their Ube Pancakes and knew I had to give them a shot. They definitely lived up to the hype! My friend ordered the local breakfast after we successfully got her hooked on Spam during this trip. The service was great, staff were friendly and the whole place had the local feel. It's a small hole-in-the-wall tucked next to the bowling alley, but don't let that fool you, it's definitely worth the stop. Looking forward to coming back on my next trip for the oxtail soup. read more

Daddy O’s - Local Breakfast - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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If you're looking for breakfast, this is a great choice! Especially if you like eggs Benedict and shrimp then this is a definite must try. Service was very friendly and the portions were great. My family had the original French toast and added the coconut macadamia sauce on top. We also ordered the breakfast plate with three meats, three eggs, hashbrowns, and rice. There's plenty of parking outside and inside the restaurant there's comfortable seating. read more

Daddy O’s - Original French toast with Mac nut sauce on the side - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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We went to Daddy O's after landing at the airport - we were all starving after a 5.5 hr flight so this was the a great stop for my family. My husband got the big daddy O plate (great for all the meats!!), I got the mini loco moco, and our daughters got the full stack of pancakes and the plain waffles. Everything was delicious and the staff was all very kind. My only thought is that the restaurant itself runs a bit more on the less ambient side, and feels a bit rustic. But honestly, we're happy and our tummies are pleased! read more

Daddy O’s - mini loco moco with scrambled egg - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Cutest little place that was open early! For under $10 you can get full from their Early Bird special. The workers were so sweet and refilled water and coffee often. read more

Daddy O’s - Best breakfast under $10 - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Very quick and friendly service. Reminded me of childhood! It's homey and comfortable. Everything clean and organized. Order the broasted chicken. That crispy chicken skin, omg. Yum! Waffle is just okay, but the pancakes are delicious! Fresh fruit for baby was great variety for great price. Brother ordered the chili and chicken and that chili reminded us of our dad's Japanese family recipe, so ono! We will be back. read more

We came for brunch yesterday and found out why this place is so popular with locals. The breakfast plates are made with lots of aloha. The pancakes and plates were delicious. They had local dishes like loco moco and spam with rice. We tried their new featured dishes called a special Japanese pork tonkatsu. Wow! It's Best tonkatsu we ever had with juicy premium pork imported from Japan and cooked to perfection. They plan to offer it later in the afternoons and possibly evenings soon. The service was super friendly and helpful. The local restaurant is cozy and welcoming. They also have AC if it gets too warm. We love this island favorite. read more

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My omelet and hash browns were made to order, so they were fresh and tasted good. Our table also ordered the steak and eggs, Eggs Benedict, and pancakes. The steak wasn't a premium cut, which is understandable for the price, but it had quite a bit of fat that needed to be trimmed off before eating. The Eggs Benedict was edible, but it ranked on the lower end compared to others I've had. It wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't something I'd order again. The pancakes were decent. The staff were very friendly and mentioned that they serve Japanese food on certain evenings, which sounded interesting. Overall, the experience wasn't bad, but it also wasn't memorable enough to make me want to come back. There are other places I'd rather try before returning here. read more

Daddy O’s - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Food so fast and good. Very local and workers have been there a long time. No nonsense kind of place with minimal decor. Macadamia pancakes are a must! read more

Had a very confusing experience here ordering through the Yelp app. I ordered as we were driving to the restaurant, but the order status stayed at "pending confirmation from the restaurant" and never updated to "pick up ready". I had no idea what to expect when I arrived to pick up my order, but luckily my order was ready. It sounds like at least for Yelp, they get incoming orders but don't have the ability to send updates back. I wouldn't recommend ordering via the Yelp app as you don't get order updates and prices are more inflated than ordering directly from the restaurant. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the wait didn't seem that bad and we were starving, so we asked if we could get a table and eat our takeout order there. After waiting ~10 minutes, we got a table and I finally opened the food. I'm really glad I decided to eat here, because they actually packed the wrong dish for me. I ordered the stuffed shrimp plate, but they misread that as the stuffed shrimp benedict. I told them about their mistake and they quickly remade my dish. I didn't realize they drizzle hollandaise sauce over the shrimp plate and would've asked them to remove it had I known, since I'm not a fan of the stuff. But after scraping off most of the sauce, I found myself really enjoying the stuffed shrimp. I'm not sure what goes into the stuffing, but there was definitely a lot of mushroom and other tasty thing. The stuffed shrimp paired with some rice really hit the spot after biking in the morning. Portion for this was on the smaller side though. My friend got the broasted chicken breakfast and thought it was just okay. We both felt it was dry. Since we were dining in, my friend ordered a coffee and we shared a mini order of their popular macadamia nut pancakes ($8.75) to try as well. Very happy they offer various sizes of their pancakes for folks like me who just want to try a few bites. I usually prefer savory dishes at brunch but the coconut sauce on top was bomb! Would recommend. read more

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Very nice dated restaurant in a strip mall. Extensive breakfast and lunch menu served all day. Standard Hawaiian-mainland fusion. I ordered the big meat breakfast meal , which came w 3 eggs, white rice, pork fried rice , hash browns and toast. The hash browns were subpar. The meats were one small slice of charred ham, 3 slices of Portuguese sausage, 2 slices of bacon, 2 slices of grilled spam. Overall a big breakfast for under $20. Prices were low compared to the size of the meals. My wife ordered French Toast with eggs and ham. Above average but priced low. They have an early morning 2 egg one meat special breakfast for $10. Overall I would see this as my every day breakfast spot because of the value and quality of the food served. read more

We stopped by Daddy o's. We heard such great things about this place that we had to check it out. The staff was very nice knowledgeable and provide a great recommendations while the food was really good I got the following items Stuffed shrimp plate Ono loco moco w extra gravy read more

Daddy O’s - Ono loco moco w extra gravy - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Daddy O's in Lihue is a simple but classic restaurant serving up Hawaiian/Asia pacific style faire. I went for breakfast with my family. I ordered the local breakfast with bacon. I thought it was really great for what it was. It's affordable and filling and it's a fair price. The service was great. We even got to speak to the owner Daddy O and we learned he was in business at this location for about 10 years and he was a former commander of a gunship at 20 in Vietnam the Vietnam War. WOW. When he is not serving up yummy food in his restaurant he is giving aerial tours and teaching flight lessons for planes and helicopters. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the street, but it is definitely a place you will want to go during your time in Kauai. read more

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This is a very casual, local diner. It is located in a shopping mall area. The food, however, is excellent. So are the prices. They have early morning specials for breakfast. The food is cooked to order and is very delicious. The staff is kind and friendly. It is definitely located within the local, residential area. Nothing extravagant about it. Just a down to earth, local diner. The quality of the food, and prices are excellent. Don't go here for the ambience or the fanfare. Just a really good meal. read more

Great local diner. Ordered breakfast burger. Portuguese. Sausage was delicious. Entree was good. Was a fast stop. Also have lunch menu that looks good too. Discount of 3% if you pay cash. Prices are good for the island. Pancakes looked fabulous although we did not order. Would recommend for a simple delicious breakfast read more

Daddy O’s - Breakfast menu June 2026 - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

The food was standard diner food. The mini stack was dollar size pancakes. Light and fluffy. The eggs were cooked perfectly as were hash browns, nice crispy bacon. Portuguese sausage is sliced thin and tastes kinda like polish sausage. Service is prompt and food comes as an item is ready so toast proceeded the rest by a long shot. True local diner feel in a strip mall but friendly and reasonable prices. read more

Tried Daddy O's for breakfast with my family and was pleasantly surprised. We got seated right away and our food came out fast. Our server was super friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Ono Omelet which was really tasty. I had anticipated that it would be pretty oily because of the spam and Portuguese sausage inside, but it wasn't oily at all. The spot is tucked away in the back of a plaza, so it's easy to miss, but definitely worth finding. read more

Daddy O’s - Ono Omelet - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Food tastes how it looks. The service is pay for what you get, took about 45min for a breakfast burrito and some French toast. Staff isn't cognizant about when you're finished with your meal and ready to pay. read more

Daddy O’s - Breakfast Burrito - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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7.5/10 Got the blueberry pancakes and a side of bacon. Pancakes were berry fluffy and delicious. Bacon was crispy and savory. No customer bathrooms is kinda crazy ngl read more

Just the perfect mom and pop restaurant we needed during our stay in Kauai! We came here twice and really enjoyed the food. Breakfast and lunch served all day. We met the owner Henry and he was super welcoming. Remembered us on our second visit. We didn't know what to order so he started us off with Chinese sui mai and steamed pork bun. Good app to start off with! Speciality of the day was the prime rib sandwich, we went with his recommendation and it did not disappoint. My wife enjoyed the sandwich. What really made us come back the second time was the macadamia pancakes. I don't really order pancakes but I wanted to try something more local especially with macadamia. I'll have to say this is the best pancakes I've ever been served. Super fluffy, warm, and the best part was the coconut cream. That literally sold it for me. Henry was right when he told us we'd come back after our first visit. We also tried the breakfast burrito also. Just the right size and everything you can ask for inside a Hawaiian breakfast burrito. Great spot, will recommend anyone to come try! read more

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On our way down from Princeville back to the Lihue airport we had three action items. #1 on the list was to have breakfast. I did a Yelp and this caught my eye. Daddy O. So retro sounding. Read the mostly positive reviews. We entered around 8:20am. Got a table with no wait time. Each table is numbered. We were handed a two sided laminated menu. Ordered - * hubby got the big Daddy O breakfast platter - three eggs, three meats, hash browns and two scoops of rice * daughter got the loco moco - two eggs with two hamburger patties two scoops of rice over gravy. * I got the french toast sweet bread with two eggs and Portuguese sausage. Constant coffee refills offered. Constant flow of customers. Located in an unassuming strip mall where the anchor is the bowling alley. Our server turned out to be the owner Harry. We warmed up to him 1/2 way through our breakfast. Then he asked if we liked cha siu baos. And siu mai. Next door is the wiki wiki store where you can grab a quick lunch. Action items #2 was taken care of - we got cha siu baos and siu mais to go. Snacks for our flight home later. I'd return if I'm ever back to Kauai. read more

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We were looking for a local breakfast spot and found Daddy Os. What a cute experience! It's definitely a local gem as walking in around 9:30 on a Tuesday morning they were pretty full- we got one of the last tables. Service was very kind, local- what you would expect from a family run establishment. They all pitch in with every role, and happy to help! Service and food came out QUICK! They have their routine down in terms of greeting, seated, taking your order and brining out the beverages and food. The menu is local plates, but we came for breakfast so had their breakfast plate and waffles! The waffles were aromatic and delicious! As was the breakfast plate (eggs, sausage, hasbrowns). The servings are larger than average but delicious! This place is in no means "fancy" but I will always love supporting a well run family business that just do the basics PERFECTLY. read more

Daddy-Os was great! Friendly service, quick meal, reasonable prices for the area, and food was tasty. I got the breakfast with pancakes and asked for ube for them. Nothing mind blowing but solid and tasty. My husband got the chicken and waffles and the mini loco moco and enjoyed it! read more

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Go here!! You will not regret it. The food was epic. The loco mock had the classic taste and was cooked to perfection. Wow! The Mac salad was the best I've ever had, I highly recommend it. The service was excellent. The older gentleman asked about us personally and made us feel so welcome. He offered us local specials too. It's a local diner and it lives up to the billing. The physical space is spread out well and perfect for what you are looking for on Kauai. read more

Daddy O’s - Loco Moco Plate - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Off gate, the service was grade A. I was welcomed and seated promptly. My waiter was friendly and helpful. Even threw in a suggestion. The coffee was great and my cup was consistently being refilled. I ordered the Kanaka. I was a wonderful dish. My only grip was that my bacon was hummm either over cooked or old. Minus that, everything was good. read more

Daddy O’s - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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We came on a Saturday morning for breakfast. We were seated right away and service was fast. The food was delicious. I got a mini Ono loco moco and my husband got the kanaka breakfast. Can't go wrong with eggs and breakfast meats. There was a lot of parking. We'll be back one day to try the lunch options. read more

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Decent place for brunch. We stopped by here for an early lunch before our flight home. It's located in a little strip mall with plenty of parking. For food we ordered the stuffed shrimp Benedict and a mini loco moco with mushrooms added. Food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the stuffed shrimp Benedict. Loco moco was good but nothing crazy. Prices are kind of high for the portion. I wish the Benedict came with a side of fruit or something. read more

Daddy O’s - Stuffed Shrimp Benedict and Mini Ono Loco Moco - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Great food and great service. Old school coffee shop with a great breakfast. Would visit again. read more

Love this place! Friendly staff, especially Daddy O. He greets everyone , explains the menu and jests with the patrons. The food is outstanding. Our guys had eggs with bacon and hash browns. We gals opted for stuffed French toast and coconut macadamia pancakes. Excellent! Excellent! read more

Daddy O’s - Pancakes - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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This place is a gem. Best pancakes we've ever had. Their macadamia coconut were to die for. Last meal worthy place. Their breakfast burrito was perfectly balanced and delicious with a little spice. If you are in Lihue area I highly recommend eating here. read more

Great service. Great food. Ask for Harry. He will take care of you and recommend the best dishes. read more

Daddy O’s - Katsu Pork w/ special sauce!!! Highly recommended - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Had dinner at Daddy'o's. -- chicken Katsu dinner with Japanese seaweed soup, great healthy salad, Japanese rice , tea, green tea icecream , homemade sauce for katzu chicken & pork !! Best Japanese food on Kauai !! Hands down !! Everything was top of the shelf -- Thankyou -- service was excellent -- they love their job !!! read more

Very good food and fast service! We visited this restaurant twice on our trip. Staff were very friendly read more

Daddy O’s - Tanaka Plata - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Food was great and the portions were even better. I think our food came out in literally ten minutes it was so fast. The service was actually amazing and they make you feel like family! Highly recommend! read more

Daddy O's was our first Breakfast on the island and I couldn't wait to have a Macadamia Nut Pancake!!! Yelp Reviews showed this location was the place to go and it was sooooo delicious!! We will definitely come back! Service was great, staff was friendly. read more

Daddy O’s - Macadamia Nut Pancake breakfast and Grilled Cheese sandwich and fries. - New American Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We stumbled across this family owned hot spot. They've been opened since 2016, our first time after many years visiting Kauai. Located in a hole-in-the-wall strip mall, Daddy-O's offers breakfast and brunch. This morning we ordered a tasty plate of loco-moco. The gravy is silky smooth and burger patty very flavorful! We also enjoyed a plate with French toast, Portuguese sausage and eggs. The servers working together as a team to make sure you're well taken care of. We would come back to try other menu items. read more

We had an amazing breakfast experience here! The staff was so friendly and the food was delicious! The pancakes are a MUST!! Good pricing for what you get. read more

We ordered to go. Tried a few items on the menu and their best offering is definitely the shrimp Benedict. It is a solid 5/5. The tripe stew is meh - I expected a thick gravy but it was a watery soup instead. My husband order basic breakfast item (sunny side up, bacon, hash brown) so I really cannot provide much comment since it's so basic. read more

Such a great place for breakfast. We had a big group and were able to get in quickly. The meals were amazing and tasted fresh. The service was fabulous. We will definitely come back! read more