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    Eggs 'n Things

    3.8 (3.1k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Hawaiian Style Loco Moco
    Chase H.

    Unreal! Best loco moco I've had. Their sauce mixed with fresh mushrooms was so good! There's always going to be a wait so prepare for that.

    If you are over 10 you can order off the kids menu but there is a $2.00 surcharge....
    Ariel R.

    Our experience wasn't the best, but it had some positives. We were dining in downtown Waikiki, so it wasn't surprising that several breakfast menu items featured pineapple--yet the kitchen was completely out of pineapples that day and this was 8am. That felt like a miss given the location. That said, the food itself was quite good. The fried rice with eggs, French toast special, coconut crepes, and chocolate chip pancakes were all well-portioned for the price and tasted great. No complaints on flavor or serving size. Where things became frustrating was the bill. There was a 3% surcharge for using a credit card, plus an additional fee supposedly to support the kitchen staff. On top of that, they recommend a 20% tip. All the extra charges made the experience feel a bit nickel-and-dimed, which took away from an otherwise solid meal. Overall, good food and fair portions, but the missing ingredients and added fees left a sour note.

    Fresh fruit rainbow pancakes
    Stephanie V.

    This location is not my favorite; I prefer Ala Moana, but today they were closed because their power was out. The Saratoga location is smaller and parking is more difficult. I end up having to pay at the post office nearby, and the smallest number of hours you can pay for is 2 hours at over $11, so it's a ridiculous charge for parking in my opinion--and Ala Moana has free parking in their lot. Strike two: there's not only a 3% kitchen surcharge but also a 3% credit card surcharge. Why not just charge more for your food items and then pay the kitchen staff more/give them a raise? Ultimately it would be the same price but I will feel less like I am being nickel-and-dimed. Having multiple surcharges just feels different to me as a customer than paying more for my meal. I guess it's hidden costs versus up-front costs. In any case, you might not know about the kitchen surcharge until you get your receipt to check out. Ultimately, I always enjoy the food at Eggs 'n Things. The fresh fruit rainbow pancakes are some of my favorites, and the waffles are great too. The fruit is fresh and the whipped cream is a huge amount. But when I check out and not only am I paying $21.99 for my pancakes, $17.99 for my partner's waffle, nearly $10 for two coffees, and then 3% for kitchen staff, 3% for credit card surcharge, 4.712% Hawai'i sales tax, and now my meal is near $70, plus the parking next door for $11, a meal out for two people is getting dangerously close to a hundred bucks. I live in Waikiki and there are cheaper places for me to eat that are just as delicious. Eggs 'n Things, I've been coming here for years and I love you, but you are getting close to pricing me out for breakfast at your place.

    Eggs and Bacon
    Ash V.

    We have been to the Eggs 'n Things in the Ko Olina location so many times (over the last 3 times we have been to Oahu); this was the first time at this location since we were staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Service: The service was great. Ambiance: The ambiance was nice and clean. Food: We all got our favorites and they were great: * Pancakes with strawberries and blueberries: My younger son and wife shared this and it was delicious...very VERY generous helping of the whipped cream. * Veggie Omelette: You guessed it...I got my old favorite here (with egg whites)...it was OK (I have had better but it was a generous portion!) * Eggs and bacon: My older son got the eggs and bacon and it was tasty (per him) but the portion as you will see from the pic was small. I would recommend this location but we all preferred the Ko Olina location much more. I will give it 4 stars...you should go if you are thinking about it!

    Kalbi
    Mohammad H.

    Waited over our wait time and there was a lot of empty tables but we understand that there could be understaffing. Ask for countertop if you want to wait less we weren't aware you can do that. We got the macadamia nut pancakes which were regular pancakes which were a little dry plus macadamia nuts on top powered sugar we added whipped cream, these needed syrup and wish we liked them more but they were simple. The kalbi was a small portion, the eggs and rice were good. The marinated meat was flavorful but was a little touch and not as tender as others I'd had on the island. Overall we wouldn't wait for this place luckily we got on the yelp waitlist but still ended up waiting a lot longer than expected. It's a cute little spot with a lot of souvenirs you can take home which we did take home for some friends. I like the shop a lot.

    Jodie F.

    Took my parents here for lunch since we haven't tried this location yet. Food: Decent but expected better from such a popular spot. Salmon Benedict was okay, sauce was a bit bland. Using taro bread was a nice touch! Omelette was good. Not too salty. Pancakes were not as fluffy as we would've liked. I've always raved about their coconut syrup. It's so good and definitely elevated the pancakes. Even my picky parents enjoyed it, which says a lot! Service: Our server was friendly & the food came out fairly quickly. We were seated on the 2nd floor on a hot day. Not ideal for open-air seating (no AC). Parking: There's no dedicated lot. They suggested parking at the post office across the street ($10 for 2 hrs); we managed to find a metered spot nearby.

    Sweet bread French toast
    Deb N.

    Monday morning breakfast - check in downstairs- self serve and put your name on the list(through the yelp app) Unfortunately the app or the store went down at the exact moment I entered my name - saw I was 7 on the list then all disappeared- technical glitch When you head upstairs to eat it is very old school diner Hawaii vibes - the coffee is hot and strong (if you like that sort of thing - and I do) our server was lovely (sorry I don't remember your name but the blue and gold nail polish modeled from your daughters prom dress were fire) I had the loco moco- I was not expecting it to be as wonderful as it was - the sautéed onions that were intentional were the difference maker for me - gravy didn't steal the show and the eggs were prepared to perfection! My friend had the French toast with blueberries - I'm not sure her description but I know she didn't leave any on her plate:) Thanks again for the best loco moco and making the morning. Delish

    Bacon, scrambled eggs, potatoes
    Joyce M.

    There was a line but didn't have to wait that long. We went from #9 on the waitlist to #2 in about 5 minutes. I didn't realize how small and outdated the place was. It needs a total makeover! Esp the single seating, they were basically facing an empty boring wall Staff super friendly. Food came fast but it was just ok. Nothing to write home about. The hyped up fried rice I read about on the other reviews was nothing to hype about ‍ We deconstructed the rainbow pancakes bec we wanted to taste the macadamia nut pancakes on its own. A little disappointing but we still ate it :) 4 stars for the staff. 3 stars for the Food and 1 star for the ambiance.

    Hawaiian Açaí Bowl

    Eggs 'n Things was awesome! Our favorites were the Panasadas (think churro pancake) and the açaí bowl (lots of fruit)! Staff were very friendly. There was a line to get in but it moves surprisingly fast.

    The Hawaiian Style Loco Moco was the best thing I've ever had! Highly recommend getting the rainbow pancakes too! Great staff + casual food setting perfect for all groups or solo diners. Just a tip, best to go as early as you can so you don't wait too long to get a table. My family and I went for breakfast around 9 am; we didn't wait too long. I can't wait to I come back again : )

    Mushroom, spinach, zucchini, and cheese omelet
    Yuri Y.

    Food: 3/5 The omelet was really good! Packed with veggies and cheese and done really well! The side of potatoes were tasty and crispy! The only reason I dinged the food rating was because of the loco moco. Unfortunately the meat patty tasted sour and rubbery. Hard to explain what the flavor is but it honestly tasted spoiled. My partner couldn't digest it. Everything was good though. Service: 5/5 The waitress took care of us nicely. Checked in with us a few times despite it being crowded. We really appreciated the gentleman who offered us a discount for the loco moco. Overall: 4.5 Location is great, the service was great, and the food was good for the most part. I'd come again :)

    Hawaiian Sweet Bread French Toast
    Star T.

    Still served hot and delicious, affordable with generous portions and a wonderfully friendly and efficient staff. It's worth the wait and the short walk.

    Kimchee Fried Rice (after I broke the yolk!)
    J S.

    The kimchee fried rice was delicious and the pancakes are so thick!! I recommend getting on the waitlist before you go! I used Yelp to join the list.

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    The food was delicious and the pricing was great. There may be a wait depending on what time you go because everyone wants to eat there.

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    Best food for breakfast in Waikiki . First and last place we always eat when we land in Honolulu

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    Everything was delicious!!! I took my teenage daughter out for breakfast, and we absolutely loved this place. I highly recommend it.

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    All was great , food was good people extra nice , they made sure you was taking care of and had everything you needed

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    Auntie Stella is the best great customer service will be coming back soon! And Josh cooks the best burger!

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    Food was great and well worth the wait! Our waiter Jin was the best!!! Restaurant very clean and service was quick!

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    Ask the Community - Eggs 'n Things

    Do they still serve mochi waffles, or mochi pancakes?

    Yes, we do. At all 4 Oahu locations.

    Do they serve oatmeal?

    Unfortunately they don’t serve oatmeal. But they do have a great variety of other breakfast options!

    Do they still have gluten-free waffles? Somebody wrote a review about their gluten-free waffles? And does anyone know if they serve oatmeal?

    Yes to oatmeal no to gluten free

    Is all the seating upstairs? What if someone is in a wheelchair?

    We have two tables on the first floor designated as ADA seating.

    Do they do grubhub or DoorDash?

    Yes, they do. As well as other delivery options.

    Can you make reservations or is it waitlist/walk-in only?

    Waitlist walk-in only! But you can add yourself to the waitlist on yelp to help save time before you get there

    Dear Eggs & Things: If you have a reservation do you have to wait in line?…

    You may, depending on when you show up and the wait list. As soon as you get there tell them you have a reservation, and they will try to seat you right away but remember there may be others with same reservation. This happened to us but it went… Read more

    Where can you park?

    There are several options, and none of them are free unless you have a Handicap Parking Card, or your car is an electric vehicle. The post office paid parking is the closest, but isn't cheap. The meter parking on Saratoga is available early or… Read more

    Do they have Kamaaina discount?

    Not sure. As stingy as they are I doubt they have any discounts.

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    I loved it here. Truly a hole in the wall. Parking is really tough so street parking is usually…read moregonna be the norm unless you get lucky in their tiny shared parking lot. The guava bar was delicious and flavorful and just crumbles in your mouth! Definitely one of the better guava bars I've tried. Love how crumbly it is. The salmon belly was delicious OMFG. It looks so simple and straightforward but that sht is so flavorful. It is crispy and yet soft on the inside. The salmon belly is cut into bite-sized pieces so I didn't have to worry about using a knife to cut it. I usually try salmon belly where it is usually seasoned lightly to bring out the natural flavor of the salmon, but Guava Smoked's salmon belly is just grilled in a way that makes the salmon sweet/crispy and still get traces of the salmon taste as well. It's definitely not your traditional Japanese-style way of cooking salmon belly but really just their own. I'd go back and get this again. Another thing too. I'd get this with beer. This would hit very hard with alcohol but because I don't drink I need a kombucha. The grilled salmon belly would go perfect with it. Cheers! Uncle was very helpful and kind when serving and if you dine-in he brings it to your table.

    TL;DR The spicy pork…read moreis good. ----- I had Guava Smoked on my radar for quite a while, so when I found myself nearby and craving a protein-packed plate lunch, I decided to drop in. There is a dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant that is shared with the other businesses in the same building. When I walked into the restaurant at about 1pm on a Wednesday, I was surprised to find it almost empty. It's a pretty large space, so the lack of patrons was rather glaring. There was one person sitting at the counter facing the kitchen and one employee working. This was my very first visit to Guava Smoked so I asked the person at the counter what he recommends. He said the two most popular meats are the kalbi and the spicy pork. "Perfect!" I thought, because those were the two options I was eyeing. Unfortunately, they were out of kalbi that day. Bummer... Nothing else on the menu caught my eye, so I ordered a smoked spicy pork plate to go. The spicy pork was good. Did it blow my mind? I wouldn't say it did. But it was satisfying enough. Honestly, I really wish they had kalbi available when I went. Hopefully next time I stop in they will.

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    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    3.9(294 reviews)
    1.1 miKaimuki
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    3.5 stars We wanted…read moreto try authentic Hawaiian food and came across this spot. The owner was very friendly and took the time to recommend dishes for us, including the laulau and lechon kawali. We also ordered the BBQ short ribs. Overall, it was a good experience trying Hawaiian food, but it's just not really our type of cuisine. The laulau was quite dry, and the preparation felt more like meat that had been boiled or cooked in liquid, which isn't something I usually enjoy. The lechon kawali had a crispy pork belly texture, topped with something similar to a salsa, but it didn't suit our taste either. Unfortunately, the cabbage served with it also had some black spots, which was off-putting. The BBQ short ribs were the highlight of the meal and the dish we enjoyed the most. We appreciate the experience and the hospitality, but the flavors just didn't quite match our personal preferences.

    1. The hours posted on Yelp was incorrect. They open from 12:00 pm…read more A group of us ordered food the night before for pickup at 12:30pm, on Thursday. Then someone wanted to change from rice to poi. I tried many times and no one answered. Their voice mailbox was full. We e ended going there to make the change. He gentleman looked like he was working be himself. We bads to wait almost a half hour for him to finish the order. 2. Price - the prices were higher than expected. All the plates were $26.00 and up. 3. Food - The poi was very tasty and fresh, although a bit watery. The lau lau had a lot of lean pork filling, not a lot of leaves. The long rice didn't have much chicken and was a bit watery too. We enjoyed the sweet potato. There was also lomi salmon, haupia onion and chili pepper water. 4. As mentioned before there isn't much parking. The restaurant wasn't busy when we got there. Overall the food and service was OK. The price was a bit high.

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