OMG the pancakes!! It comes with whipped cream & haupia sauce and holy cow it's the BEST! The pancake is ginormous and normally comes with two but I didn't want to waste so asked for just one. Volcano omelet and crispy hash browns hit the spot Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo read more

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after 6 years we finally made it back for my much improved breakfast experience. And redemption for my terrible ordering the first time...after a 30 minute wait ( normal for here it's always busy and worth it ) only open until1pm ... a typical hawaiin meal ... after deliberating the many combinations available, and a little valuable help from our waitress, I ordered the 2 egg , hash browns, with a choice of side i got the yummy sweet french toast (2 pieces) and bacon! a feast fit for a very hungry me . it did not disappoint!! The eggs medium over were perfectly prepared, as were the french toast and hash browns. Erv ordered the same with pancakes( 2 ginormous) and ham... we shared. i don't know which i liked better... french toast or pancakes... scott got pork hawaian mac and rice. which he enjoyed! steph had the pancakes with coconut cream and whipped cream cream ... we had several doggy bags for breakfast tomorrow!!! read more

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Got the seafood platter over the weekend and it was weak. Manini sizes don't get it, not worth $20. The scallops were the worst the size of a penny. My daughter got the keiki breakfast, we exchanged the pancake for a waffle. They said it was extra but the extra was $7 so her whole meal was $20. Not sure wha happened but I heard it was new owners after covid. They used to be good but I don't think we'll be going back. read more

Been craving for a loco moco since arrived in Hawaii and I was determined to try this place out with its high reviews so that even when it said cash only, I spent 4 bucks to get 20 bucks out of the atm machine they had on site. I ordered the loco moco but was really disappointed when their loco moco was delivered to the table. The gravy was sweeter than expected and too thick. The hamburger patty was not cooked thoroughly, and the juice made the rice a reddish color. Maybe I should have been clear about well done... but, suffice it to say I did not really enjoy the meal. Even if the meat was cooked thoroughly the taste was not enjoyable. To be fair, I should have pointed this out to the manager but was in a hurry to get to my next destination. read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Great breakfast spot. Incredible menu, huge portions, and friendly service. We had the Churro French Toast special and Banana Mac Nut Pancakes. Both were fantastic. Parking can be tricky but there is more located behind the building. Come early to avoid having to wait. read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Churro French Toast Special - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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Always great! No place like Hawaiian Style. Service is on point and so is quality of food. Only thing is parking can be a slight challenge but it's for sure worth it. read more

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What more can I say? This place is amazing the time you walk in to the time you leave you are treated like family. It can be crowded and the noise level was amazing. The food is always amazing and every time we come to the island this is a must stop for our family. read more

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Delicious, filling food, generous portions, served hot! Service was amazing - so attentive, friendly and heartwarming aloha, truly Hawaiian style. Restaurant was clean, great lighting and welcoming homey atmosphere. There was a long line to get in - and now you know why!! read more

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Always a classic, and a stop we make annually. Great prices and portions big enough to feed two.

If you are okay with rush service and risk of getting hair in your food stop by and give them a try. My server didn't even apologised or was worried about a hair. She thought I will just move it to the side and will continue eating my omelet... No one expect host were friendly. At least I got pretty good and delicious French toasts. And my husband enjoyed his food so here is two stars... read more

TL; DR-- DELICIOUS food (get the Mac nut Haupia pancakes!), great service, small parking lot, cash only. Have been here many times over the years and this place keeps getting better and never disappoints. This is their original location and found out they expanded and have a second location in Hilo. This place definitely had a glow up since the last time we were here... light and bright with plenty of seating compared to the homey bar seating of years ago. Mac nut Haupia pancakes -- fluffy soft pancakes with decadent Haupia sauce... who needs syrup? Luau Stew -- lau lau just in a stew style... soft taro leaves and tender pieces of pork. My go to!!! Beef stew -- delicious and tender meat read more

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Very large portions. Very quick service. It is a fast paced small diner like restaurant. Feels like you're eating at family's house. I got the Loco Moco that had 3 different meats, and honestly I could've just had the original. The gravy could use some seasoning and the meat was a tad dry but overall it was an okay dish. I also ordered one of the Coconut cream pancakes and boy oh boy was that pancake huge! I would have been okay just getting the pancake without the topping because it was tooo much making the pancake soggy. The pancake batter had a weird gummy taste to it but I will still order it because the fluffiness was unmatched. Overall, we drove about 90 minutes to get here, I would't say I would do that again, but if I am in the area, than yes. read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Locomoco with 3 meats - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Our favorite for local Hawaiian food in Waimea. Food is always very good and the pancakes are ginormous and the best. Service is always quick with a local vibe. read more

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This place is so good. Got a large loco moco to split and but was it so good and large. Half a papaya is a must anywhere I go in Hawaii. Our server was great and so friendly. However, the second time I came back with 45 min prior to closing, they didn't take anyone else. When I asked how early we needed to check-in next time, the response was vague and a bit rude. So I wasn't thrilled about that. Not dinging them for that though. So check/in early event pre-farmers market shopping is the lesson we got from that. It's a must stop for authentic Hawaiian food. read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Food is incredible. Service is incredible as well. We come here 2 or 3 times every time we come to the Big Island.

Excellent food and service- yes it's cash only so come prepared or just use their atm whichever The loco moco is fire The servings are massive The haupia pancakes are epic read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Special board is loaded - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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If you want a hearty meal at a low price, stop by here! The loco moco here was great and authentic. The macadamia nut pancakes are huge and can feed multiple people. Service was fast and attentive. The only downside is cash only. read more

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Reliable plenty to eat. You will take some home . Service is dependable. It can get loud but the food is good read more

Food is so good, the pancakes are so yummy. My husband loves the loco moco. Great service, friendly staff. A must go to if your on the big Island. read more

Food is always amazing. Service is always great. Ambiance is always aloha vibes. Every time we come back home to Hawaii we make a stop here. Often times in the morning there is a wait line. Get there early. read more

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We found out about this restaurant in Hilo, then found out that this one was the main one. Negatives: -none Positives: -prices/value, the amount of food they give you is well worth the price and more. Everything on the big island is bigger. Definitely the Texas of the islands. -taste, everything we got was good. The item worth mentioning the most was the galbi. Definitely one of the best I've had. My wife loved it so much we demanded we get it again for our last day on the big island. -service, service was exceptionally friendly. We definitely felt the aloha spirit. Overall 5/5 Thank you for providing us with an amazing experience and exceptional food. read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Volcano omelette - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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In the quaint cowtown community sits this diner with great waitstaff, character, food and music. Yes, music... I got a list of a few artist from our waitress. This family-owned restaurant has unique rustic, paniolo & farm wall decor. It is CASH ONLY... but if you forget, there's an ATM in the front entryway and banks around. Now, let's add ourselves to waitlist. Done. It's a kiosk by the front door. We checked out the menu to be sure they had what we were craving to try. We didn't wait too long but they are definitely poppin! Welcome. Me: Can I get your Haupia pancakes please... side of bacon, two eggs, hashbrowns and Pog. Thank you! LOL. I was ready. :) Them pancakes, yall... the haupia (coconut sauce basically) sealed the deal. It was "lick your fingers" delicious! We shared because we saw how big they were. Best decisions. Everything else was par for the course as breakfast food goes. I do wish my bacon was a little crispier. I think that's normal on the island too. Now the Pog had the mix I definitely wouldn't mind having more often - tropical blend of Passion Fruit (Lilikoi), Orange, and Guava juice! Vibrant flavors dancing on your tastebuds. You'll be satisfied! read more

We had to come in for the pancakes. We were seated pretty quickly, and service was great overall. Ambiance is typical breakfast diner. - Haupia pancake (5/5): So sweet, huge, so good. Humongous portion size. And the pancake was so fluffy - Portuguese and ham omelet (5/5): Great savory dish to complement the pancakes. Sausage was juicy and delicious. Gravy was a great addition read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Haupia pancakes - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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This place not only had amazing food but the service was great!! I can't remember our awesome Servers name but she is a canoer anyway if ur in the big island this is a MUST stop! read more

Best food, best prices, friendliest staff, quick service, what more can I say, love it! read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Colossal pancake - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Amazing food. Our waitress was very nice and the portions were huge my favorite place whenever we are in the area

Went here for the first time today and ordered the Loco Moco! Hands down the best Loco Moco in Waimea ! Also heard the churro toast is good! I'll be back for sure! read more

My Fiance and I came here on our last day in Hawaii. I really wanted to try something local - this place did NOT disappoint! We ordered their haupia pancakes (and yes you can order just 1 pancake if you can't finish 2) and their loco moco plate. Both were delicious!! I'd definitely come back to eat here again! The ambiance is very homey so if you like that family feel, this place is it! read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Haupia pancake - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Food was great as well as the service. Pancakes are huge so go easy with them. Staff were friendly and helpful. Parking was challenging especially off the main road but worth the wait. read more

CASH only! Come hungry! Portions are Generous! If they are offering the Fried Rice Omelette...get it! The pancakes are HUGE! I ended up bringing a whole pancake plus a half of one back to have for breakfast tomorrow. Hahahaha! Oh! And half the omelette. LOL Tip: come before 8am on the weekend or be prepared to wait read more

Hawaiian Style Cafe - Banana Mac Nut Pancakes - Hawaiian Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Must visit casual breakfast joint if you are close to Waimea. Great food great service. Cash only.

One of my favorite breakfast experiences, ever! The food, service, and vibe of this cafe are incredible and a great way to start your day on the island. What left me most impressed was how affordable this meal was, and how amazing it all tasted. We definitely will be back, maybe on this trip! Two notes to be aware of: parking can be tricky, but there's additional parking behind the restaurant, and they are CASH ONLY read more

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You will NEVER leave this place hungry and you will ALWAYS leave with leftovers. This is my dad's favorite spot so we always come here when we're visiting. I have absolutely no complaints about anything. The pancakes are bigger than your head and you'll run out of space on your table for all the food that comes with just one persons meal. Service is fast and friendly, you're always greeted with a smile. One thing to note is that they are a cash only business, there is an ATM on site but be prepared for the fee. read more

The wait was a little long but well worth it! Definitely understand why it was so busy! Food was delicious and came out fast! Service was friendly and kept us informed of the wait time. Would go back! their special Haupia Pancakes (coconut cream) which were amazing. And I don't like coconut at all. Very sweet and would order it all again! Hash browns are crispy! Bacon cooked well! read more

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Extremely Disappointing Experience -- Would Not Recommend My family and I had one of the worst experiences we've ever encountered at Hawaiian Style Cafe. From the moment we walked in, the hostess made it clear we were not welcome. She asked how many were in our party; we told her we had 3 present and were waiting on 2 more. She immediately told us we could not be seated until all 5 arrived. Not even a minute later, another group walked in -- a party of 3, but waiting on 1 to arrive-- and she seated them right away. When asked why we weren't seated, it was stated that it is policy to wait till all in party be present to be seated. To be clear, the restaurant was almost completely empty. There was absolutely no practical reason we couldn't be seated, and the only difference between our groups was that my family are local (dark brown) and the other group was white. I don't like assuming the worst, but when the policy is enforced on one group and ignored for another, it's hard to see it any other way. I served 26 years in the military, and I believe I deserve the same basic respect as anyone else. Instead, we were treated as if our presence was an inconvenience. The manager attempted to explain the situation, saying the other group got seated while missing their 3rd person because they were family and third person that wasn't present yet was owner. How are customers to know who got VIP treatment??? Still no excuse. The damage was already done -- and the explanation didn't make sense given what we witnessed and experienced. My wife grew up here, never ate there and wanted to go because of all the great reviews on the food. Our son was excited, and this was the last place we expected to get treated with no ALOHA! Broke our hearts. If possible, I wouldn't give a single star. The only reason I'm giving one is because the manager at least tried to address the issue. Unfortunately, the experience speaks for itself, and we will not be returning. read more

This is the best place on the island!! I could eat here every day! Service is awesome!! The Kalbi beef Is the best here!! It has so much flavor, I love the seasoning! The garlic chicken is like fried chicken skins!! Again so much flavor. The fried saimen has so much beside fish cakes it has bbq pork and spam. The banana pancakes is fluffy and sure sweet. If you get it as a side of pancakes it is a big one be aware. read more

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A great find, local menu and the mac nut and banana pancakes are delicious, so were all the breakfast dishes we tried. The Portuguese sausage are home made and yummy. Definitely worth the wait to try some local cuisine. read more

Fun little place in Waimea Hawaii on the big island! Portions are huge and selection is large! Very, very good food with a Hawaiian flair. Waitress was so nice and efficient! read more

Wait, Service, food, all on point. We had pancakes, French toast, volcano omelets and the loco moco was awesome! Coconut nut sauce takes the cakes and toast to the next level. Thank you for the great experience. read more

We went to a "must do" restaurant on our last day in Kona, the original Hawaiian Style Café in Waimea. It's been remodeled since my last visit ... The entrance has been moved to the RH-side of the front of the building and the place has been painted in a light and bright yellow. There were six of us; one tried the Chicken Fried Steak and eggs ($16.95), another opted for the Loaded Hash Browns with eggs, three had the Corned Beef Hash and eggs ($16.95) and I wanted the Kalua Hash and eggs ($16.95). All but the loaded Hash Browns comes with your choice of rice or hash browns and either pancakes (x2), toast or Belgian waffle. Don't order the pancakes unless you're starving and have a big appetite ... They're humongous! Sensible diners would split a breakfast order if opting for pancakes or the waffle. However, the pancakes or waffle alone are $10.95 versus $1.95 for toast so the deal is to get the former. I was somewhat disappointed with my Kalua Hash ... Back in the day, it came atop a mound of fried rice. I should have ordered fried rice ($3.95) instead of getting the (free) hash browns. My mistake; not to be repeated. The most sensible breakfast appeared to be the loaded hashbrowns. Come hungry or be prepared to ask for a takeout container. I think the Waimea location is better than the one in Hilo, but that's my opinion. It would have been an unconditional five stars had I ordered fried rice with my kalua hash. read more

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