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    Egghead Cafe

    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chorizo burrito
    Stephanie V.

    As always, great service, great food! I came here after a hike and since it was a weekday, I was able to try one of the weekday-only items, the birria burrito. OMG it's my new favorite. It comes with a small side of hot honey dipping sauce and a small side of birria to dip your burrito in, and it is amazing. I split this with my husband and he got the chorizo burrito, which was good, but honestly, I wish I had ended on my half of the birria burrito because it was so good. I got a Vietnamese coffee with tiramisu cream on top (+$1.75) and it was delicious--the bitterness of the coffee contrasts perfectly with the tiramisu foam on top. Love it. Perfect place to come for breakfast or brunch.

    Omelette and waffle fries
    Anthony P.

    This is a great post workout breakfast spot! If you're ever craving eggs and meat and you're in Kalihi, this is the place to go. Very attentive staff and the food is always delicious and filling. Parking is pretty much standard strip mall parking. Highly recommend.

    Dan A.

    Second visit, to Egghead Cafe. Anytime the name alone has me interested in patronizing the eatery the owner(s) are doing something right. I walked in and requested an Iced Yin Yang. I think the Yin is the feminine and the Yang is the masculine - sorry, I'm a local Japanese - so I got it Yang ( 50% sweet ) style. The beverage is 50% espresso and 50% milk tea and completely awesome. Also, got an Oreo Cream Cheese Scone for takeaway. I prefer a fluffier, thinner scone, but thicc is also fine. It was sweet and dense,drier but I don't mind it on the dry side. Service was very good. I think their bevvies are worth trying...i did have a Cali Cali Benedict - which named Cali...I should've known...fusion, deconstructed Eggs Benedict ( Arnold ).

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    Alvin K.

    Came here per my wife's request. Been a while since we last came here. The food did not disappoint. Tried their recently added menu items. The service was great. The waitress was very attentive always topping off our water. The ambience was casual with a mix of tourists and locals alike. Will be back!

    Egghead Cafe at the Kapalama Shopping Center.
    Fran C.

    Egghead Cafe in Kalihi??? Since when??? I swear Egghead Cafe used to be on Queen Street in the Kaka'ako neighborhood, but I didn't know that the original location on Queen Street had shut down and moved over to the Kapalama Shopping Center in Kalihi. I had to go back to my old reviews and did a quick search, sure enough, I found my Egghead review I wrote back in 2016. First of all..........Much MAHALO to all my Yelp buddies for helping me get my breakfast badge back in 2016, as I got it here at the original Egghead Cafe when it was located on Queen Street. A lot has changed since I last went to Egghead Cafe, the menu appears to have gotten bigger with more menu offerings. The decor of the Kalihi location is much nicer, and the food was definitely moa' bettah! Recently, my friend had texted me, as she wanted to check out Egghead Cafe. Upon seeing her text, to be honest, I wasn't too enthusiastic about going to Egghead Cafe as I remembered my last foodie experience at the original Egghead Cafe was so-so, but a lot of time has passed since I last dined here and it's good to get reacquainted with Egghead Cafe, I am so happy I came back here for breakfast, as the food was wonderful, and the service was outstanding! We ordered the following items - 1. Green Onion Pancake ($11.00) - crepe-like savory pancake, basil, egg, sweet chili & garlic shoyu, green onion. Added bacon for an additional ($4.00) 2. Cheesy Eggs ($16.00) - 3 soft scrambled eggs, country bread, and choice of (choose one) - cheddar or pepper jack cheese. To wash down our breakfast grindages I got the house brew coffee, and my friend opted for the matcha honey latte. Overall, it was a wonderful breakfast experience! Service was on-point, and I would be more than happy to come back here again to try other breakfast offerings. Parking here was easy, as there is lots of parking at the Kapalama Shopping Center, but the shopping complex is shared with other businesses, so depending on when you come here, your parking experience may vary.

    Emily N.

    First time here in Hawaii & egghead was our first stop Got seated very quickly by the very friendly host , immediately got greeted by our lovely server Taylor who took her time explaining the menu & specials to us . We ordered : scallion pancake , boom boom chicken + fried egg , espresso martini & a an Irish coffee Everything was delicious, chicken was super juicy & drinks were super tasty . A Must try !

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    Jza M.

    I love stopping here before work! Staff is friendly and service is quick. My go to is an iced honey lavender latte w/oatmilk & an extra shot The service & quality justify for the prices!! Also give their banana bread a try it's amazing.

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    Craig T.

    This breakfast and lunch place been always on my Radar. Egghead Cafe located in the Kapalama shopping center . It's always crowded when I pass by so finally had time today picked up my sister and brother in law and we went for breakfast. Needed to sign in online although it was fast within 5 mins we got a table . I had their eggs Benedict which was ok with some waffle fries . My sister had their pancakes it was a little heavy not the usual light and fluffy . My brother in law had the California omelette minus the bell peppers he said it was ok too. It's a little more trendy and healthy place for breakfast w/green salad . Just give me eggs, Portuguese, spam , or Vienna sausage I'll be a happy camper . If you're looking for that type of breakfast this place is not for you . Support local

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    Jackie K.

    Egghead Cafe is a robust, noisy , but satisfying breakfast spot for locals and visitors alike. Yelp buddies Gail U. and Donna O. and I came here today for breakfast and chit chat! The noise level here is high so we needed to use our loud voice. Our order of Boom Boom Chicken, Peanut Butter toast and Holy Cow Benedict was a success. We all enjoyed our dishes. The chicken was on the crispy side (like karaage style), and the inside meat was tender. The sauces are okay. You will be charged for more than one choice of sauce. The Peanut Butter toast is deep fried and surprisingly not too oily. Just like a chunky style peanut butter sandwich that is fried. The Holy Cow Benedict looked savory and spicy. I did not try this dish. Service was fast and efficient. Our server Mateya answered all our questions and provided suggestions. The Latte coffee is smooth and easy to drink. We received a lucky red envelope during Egghead Cafe CNY celebration. We won a $10 off our next visit. Unisex bathrooms are located in the restaurant. One on each side of the restaurant. Free parking. Checks may only be separated by two. You can win nail stickers if you post on Instagram. Enjoy.

    Gail U.

    Mateya, our gorgeous smiling server had the most bubbly personality to take our orders. Three of us planned to meet for breakfast today 2-21-26. When you arrive join the waitlist using the QR code outside the entrance. Cold, rainy morning I ordered a hot green tea and a Holy Cow Benedict- delightfully subtly sweet from the cornbread with shredded beef and an egg on each of the two cornbread. Jackie and Donna shared 2 items plus hot beverages too. The noise level is quite high only because this business is booming with customers on a Saturday. They are giving out one red envelope per table. Jackie with her Vegas talent pulled an envelope for $10 off, just what she wanted. Mateya brought us take out boxes. So efficient without us asking. Lots of smiles from the manager working the floor to the servers to customers at the many tables. A great choice for having breakfast.

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    Gabriel P.

    Brother-in-law wanted to go to Egghead. Did check a few reviews on Yelp. Well it's not a eatery that I would frequent. You can make reservations for parties larger than eight. Otherwise you have to go on the waiting list by scanning a bar code at the door. We only had a ten minutes wait to get seated. The service was a pleasant and did come around to fill the coffee. It took 25 minutes after our orders were placed to get our food. Wife ordered the Wow Buttery Pancakes. Wow it was thick and chewy.and no Butter taste. My brother-in-law had the Classic Eggs Benedict with waffle fries. No comment from him. I had the California omelet. It had avocado ,bacon, onions and bell peppers. Topped with a little cheese and salsa. Good amount of avocado. The omelet was a over done ,dry and toasty. Overall it's on the pricey side for a breakfast. Enjoy

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    Katherine P.

    Came here for breakfast with a pretty large party and although there was a wait which was expected, they were very accommodating. Good was good, service was better. Very friendly staff, prompt service and continuously checking on us.

    Birria Burrito
    Cat M.

    My friend and I used yelp to find this place and it's quickly becoming one of my favorites! There are plenty of options for all. The first time we were here, it was a Sunday and a little bit of a wait but we could see why. We ordered pancakes and French toast. Both were delicious. The next time I came back, I ordered the Birria burrito, a friend grabbed an omelette, and another French toast. All was delicious and we added sweet potato fries for the table. They were the perfect saltiness. The tiramisu latte and passion fruit iced tea were also good. They have a waitlist where you can scan a code and see how long your estimated wait time is and to get on the list. The inside is cute and well decorated. It can accommodate reasonable sized parties likely up to 8+ with some of their longer tables. I will 100% be back and recommend. Super cute and everything so far has been delicious. Staff is friendly as well!

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    Ask the Community - Egghead Cafe

    Are you rushed after you have breakfast on the weekend?

    No but there are time limits per table depending on the party size

    How in advance should i make a reservation?

    Oh , a big YES. The day before your planned outing, or a few minutes after they open on that day you plan to go.… Read more

    How in advance should i make a reservation?

    Reservations only allowed for large parties. Otherwise its walk in, first come and first serve.

    Can I make reservations now?

    Reservations are now only available for parties of 6 or more.

    Can we walk in for to go coffee? Their mojito latte is so goooood! 😩

    Yes, they have a another door on Mauka side where you can enter for coffee orders. It also has seats where you can drink your coffee and wait for the dinning room.

    There's a sign posted in the window that reads 'Dine in only.' Do you offer take-out?

    One side is for dine in and the other side is take out . Egghead only takes in person take out on weekend 🙏 but able to do phone, online take out on weekdays .

    Can we BYOB?

    It's noon, somewhere right? It's kalihi, honestly idk. But I don't think they should byob

    What are their hours?

    One of the servers said 7am-2pm

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    $$

    This place is always busy for a reason!…read more We came here after a hike and between the two of us, we had a hard time finishing two things off the menu (but we still ordered 3 things!! -waffle, eggs Benedict, and breakfast burrito). Their portion sizes are big and of course... they're one of the best breakfast restaurants on the island so the flavors are always good! Considering how busy they are, the servers are still always attentive and sweet. It's always such a great experience coming here. The only thing that stops me from coming is the line, but once I'm in, I'm reminded that it's worth waiting for!

    We decided to try this place because of the good reviews, but unfortunately our experience was…read moredisappointing. We were seated quickly, which was a positive, but the service throughout the meal was not pleasant. Our server seemed very rushed from the beginning. When taking our drink order, she walked away before everyone had finished ordering. Later, when we ordered food, I tried to mention that I did not want mushrooms in my frittata, but she interrupted me and moved on to another question. As a result, my frittata still came with mushrooms. The food itself was okay overall. The frittata could have used a bit more seasoning, and while another server checked on a nearby table and offered condiments like ketchup, hot sauce, or salt, our server never once checked if we needed anything. The loco moco was good, although the gravy was slightly too salty. At the end of the meal, when it was time to pay, our server stood there and immediately asked which tip option we wanted to choose -- "1, 2, or 3." Tipping should reflect the quality of service provided, and unfortunately the customer service we received did not warrant that approach. Overall, the experience did not live up to the reviews we had read.

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    Café Kaila - Bar area

    Bar area

    Café Kaila - Breakfast wrap w/ link sausage guacamole & salsa and a side of potatoes.

    Breakfast wrap w/ link sausage guacamole & salsa and a side of potatoes.

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