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    Egghead Cafe

    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Matea
    Kelvin L.

    Delicious food and great service. Everyone was nice as was our waitress, Matea. My first time. Wifee was there before.

    Pork Belly Benedict.  Slice of thick French bread...too thick IMHO.
    Pat S.

    Food *** Solid but nothing too special. Service *** We were one of about 4 tables. Service could have been a bit quicker. Server had a bit of an attitude. Ambiance **** Modern Price:Value *** Prices for single pancake, single La-La French Toast and P.O.G. juice were pretty high.

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    George S.

    This place was pretty good and offered a nice change of pace from the busy, touristy atmosphere of Waikiki. The restaurant has a cool industrial-grunge ambiance, with a casual, slightly edgy feel that made for a relaxed dining experience. We did have our server switched on us for some reason shortly after we were seated, which was a little odd and somewhat confusing. Aside from that, the service was fine. I ordered the Birria Burrito and an Affogato. The Affogato was particularly enjoyable--smooth, creamy, and well-balanced without the bitterness that can sometimes overpower the espresso. It was a nice way to finish the meal. The Birria Burrito was a welcome change from the more typical breakfast choices like bacon or sausage. The savory, slow-cooked birria added plenty of flavor, and the honey hot sauce was a surprisingly nice pairing, bringing a touch of sweetness along with some heat. My spouse had the Strawberry Mango Smoothie, which was bright, fruity, and pleasantly tangy. The omelette was nicely prepared, although it was a little bland for our taste. We ended up asking for some salt to give it a bit more flavor. Overall, we enjoyed our visit. Between the interesting menu, the industrial-grunge atmosphere, and the change of scenery from Waikiki, it was a nice experience. We'd definitely consider coming back.

    Decaf soy milk latte - with aloha!
    Jerry O.

    Lovely and friendly cafe, full of aloha! Our first time there, as we live on another island - Kaua'i. Big menu with lots of choices! She choose a soy milk decaf latte, which came with aloha written on the foam! Wow!! See photo. I ordered a ying yang drink - half coffee and half tea. New selection for me. It was great! She ordered a breakfast salad - which was fabulous! Diced purple potatoes and diced avocados. She loved it. See photo. I ordered green onion crepe. New to me! And, you guess it - fabulous. Note: this was also our second breakfast of the day. You know it's a great day when you have two breakfasts!! Staff were awesome and engaging. Baristas were also great. Highly recommended!! Aloha!

    Curtis T.

    Tried this place for the first time on a weekday. I arrived at 9:15 am ahead of my guests. There was no wait, and they let me be seated. The place was filled with mostly locals. However, a few tourists seemed to find their way to the restaurant. The service and food are great. They have a wide variety of your normal breakfast items, but they have a secret menu item for the day and a lot of variations on coffees, teas, and menu items. This place is great for breakfast or brunch. The pork belly Benedict is amazing. My guests had omelette. Everything is freshly prepared. There is plenty of free parking. However, access is slightly difficult with the construction for the rail on Dillingham Blvd. I highly recommend this place.

    Pork belly bowl with extra pork belly.  Sadly, the pork was not good
    Michael K.

    It's been years since I've been to Humpty Dumpty's Cafe and I'm pretty sure it will be many years before I return again. On my most recent visit, the food was not good at all. I got the pork belly bowl, with extra pork, and a boom boom chicken. First, the pork belly bowl did not appeal to my belly. It was greasy AF and the pork had way more fat than I remember. The meat was weird--it reminded me of beef stew beef when it's been overcooked. It becomes strangely soft to where it is no longer desirable to eat. This phenomenon is something you need to experience to understand. Kind of like picking up a cat by its tail. I absolutely do not condone picking up a cat by its tail, even for educational purposes. Second, the boom boom chicken was overcooked. It didn't look burnt on the outside, but the bird meat was really tough like it was in the fryer for too long (or too many times). Sadly, I didn't finish either item and just put them in the fridge to be forgotten about until the next fridge cleaning/purge. It's too bad, when I first visited this place long ago, the food was so good. Not sure what happened to cause the fall from greatness.

    Shirlene C.

    Egghead Cafe always seems to be our go-to spot for a girls' outing! The food is always delicious, but the tiramisu latte is seriously one of the BEST lattes out there. Somehow, we keep ending up with Mateya as our waitress, and we're so glad we do! She is AMAZING and gives us the best customer service every single time. She's always so friendly, attentive, and makes our visits even better. We'll be back for sure!

    Danni B.

    EGGSELLENT!!! Quick and friendly service and the food was amazing. Also these pancakes were so fluffy and delicious.

    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.

    Top: Fried Pork Chop Plate  Bottom: Pork Belly Bowl
    Melody R.

    This is my second time dining at this place and I've enjoyed the food I've tried so far! During my first visit, I tried their Prosciutto & Avocado toast the first time, then the Pork Belly Bowl the second time! The tapatio sauce is great in the pork belly bowl if you want some little heat in it. I really enjoy their iced coffee that I ended ordering a second glass of the Bebbeh Girl iced coffee. I haven't tried the others yet but I will come back again to try something new. The ambiance here is a vibe! Very friendly and a nice environment to eat in. The staff is friendly and attentive as well!

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    Mhonn P.

    Such a jewel of a restaurant in Hawaii. Has the best breakfast in town with ample of sitting. The place screams local with a bit of elevation in ambiance. The people are friendly and attentive. I highly recommend to couples and family!!

    Russ L.

    Went to Egghead Cafe with my Sis to start our day. This place is a treasure in Kalihi. We ordered the Chorizo Omelette and Pork Belly Benedict, and a single classic French toast to share. So delicious! This place serves elevated local favorites. Local touches mixed with modern ambiance. The service is friendly and attentive.

    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.

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    First time eating here, food was delicious and service was awesome! the prices are also very reasonable will definitely be back!

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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.… 

    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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