A classic hole-in-the-wall spot that clearly has a loyal local following, and for good reason. The ambiance is simple, casual, and unpretentious. It feels like a place where regulars come in often, are known by the staff, and settle in for a comforting, no-frills meal. The service was friendly, efficient, and welcoming. Even with the steady flow of customers, everything moved smoothly, and we felt well taken care of without being rushed. It has that easy, familiar diner energy that makes you want to come back. The food was excellent. Everything we ordered was satisfying and well prepared, but the biscuit truly stood out. It is next level. Fluffy, buttery, and perfectly cooked, it alone is worth the visit. The rest of the meal was equally comforting and flavorful, the kind of breakfast that feels hearty without being overdone. If you are looking for a delicious, local spot with great food, solid service, and an authentic neighborhood feel, Jack's Restaurant is absolutely worth a stop. read more

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As a kid I used to love going to this place with my dad whenever we felt like going out for a simple and casual breakfast. However, I will say they have gone downhill in the past few years. I went a couple times recently and was baffled by the rude/inattentive staff and the quality of food. When we first walked in we were just pointed to a table instead of waked to it which us fine just felt not pleasant considering it was an unwiped table next to a bunch of trash bins/stacked up boxes and right by the kitchen so lots of flies. I ordered one of the combo options while my friend ordered an oatmeal. And although the oatmeal is a side dish it is pretty filling if you don't need to eat a big breakfast. Warning: it's an interesting oatmeal texture that's closer to gelatin-like consistency and on the thicker side. What upset us was that my order (the bigger one) came out first and I was half way done with mine before we decided to go up an ask where my friend's food was (just a side small bowl of oatmeal). She noticed a bowl of oatmeal sitting on the counter of the kitchen and alerted our lady server to ask if that was hers. The lady server proceeded to look closely and say uhh yes gestured towards my friend to go up and grab it herself. This is terrible service, we are paying for YOU to bring it and serve us and preferably in a timely matter. By the time my friend got her oatmeal (grabbing it herself) the top layer was dry and cold. Mind you, our server never once checked in on us or refilled our waters. Most of the staff is Chinese with a lot of broken english. At the time the restaurant was about 50% full so I don't think busyness was an excuse in this situation. The next time I went a similar situation happened with the staff not bringing out the food and making you grab yourself after you ask. I will say, though, their prices are pretty cheap compared to other breakfast places but it's sort of a you get what you pay for thing because the lack of flavors an high-intensity blandness really sticks out. Unfortunately, I will not be coming here anymore and treating myself to better breakfast options in the area. But thank you for a good childhood memory! read more

Today I had breakfast at Jack's Restaurant located in Alina Haina . Service was great the waitress kept Re-filling my coffee mug lol . I had their fried rice w/1 egg and Portuguese sausage it also comes with salad, soup , or biscuits. I had their biscuits which was pretty good it was toasted as well , If you decide to check this place out make sure you bring cash because it's cheaper . If you decide to pay by card this place will charge you 3% service charge on top of your bill . Some establishments do this because they don't have to pay the merchant processing fee . Next time I will try their pancakes. Support local read more

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Food like home style cooking. The biscuit is really good grilled. Good service, and homely ambiance

If you want an unhealthy breakfast it's good lol All my friends were super hungover from Halloween so they chose this place. The toasted biscuit was yummy but too heavy for me so I couldn't eat much of it. I wanted something with vegetables and the only thing on the whole menu with veggies is the veggie omelet. So I ordered the veggie omelet with cheese and hash browns and it was pretty flavorless. I added a lot of Tabasco. The server was very very hard to understand (strong accent) but she was attentive and refilled our waters often. I also ordered a papaya and it was pretty good. I've had better. It was not busy on a Saturday afternoon and plenty of parking. read more

Jack's Restaurant - Toasted biscuit! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Looking back at my review 5 years ago, I'm proud to say that Jacks continues to please locals and tourists with delicious, reasonably priced food. I now take my two young boys here after our fishing days since my father passed away. The legacy continues and it's the perfect cap to a fun filled beach day. Our bellies are stuffed with saimin, omelettes, hamburger steak, and pancakes. I enjoy talking story with chef Jack, Michelle (wife), Bianca (daughter) and Helen over the years. I work in the shopping center and will also grab a quick breakfast sandwich or plate lunch. They take a much deserved vacation twice a year since they work EVERY DAY. Apple Pay accepted. Locals approved. Best wishes for continued success and prosperity! read more

Jack's Restaurant - Our go-to spot after Daddy-Daughter Friday fishing day! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were in the area and was looking for some place to eat so decided to try out Jack's Restaurant. It's a little whole in the whole that has breakfast/lunch items and a mix of Chinese and local food. Prices are reasonable and portions are decent. I got the omelette with Portuguese sausage, green onions, mushroom and cheese w/rice and toast. Can't go wrong with an omelette. I ordered my daughter a single pancake which was huge and fluffy. My husband seemed to like his pork chop. Overall food was not bad. Service was good and friendly. They were very accommodating with a baby. Seems like this spot has been for awhile! read more

Jack's Restaurant - Omelette with Portuguese sausage, mushrooms, green onions and cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm glad Jack's is still around - 'āina haina has changed so much, so it's nice that this local spot is still here after so many decades. I've been to Jack's a few times over the years, since I live in the area, but most recently stopped by with my dad. I ordered the combo #1: 2 strips of bacon, 1 egg, a biscuit, and coffee for $9.95. My dad ordered the veggie omelette with hash browns and a papaya on the side. The portions may seem small, but I actually appreciate that because sometimes you don't want to kanak right after breakfast lol. They definitely do have larger combos and dishes that you can order if you're hungrier - but combo #1 was just the right size for me that day. The bacon was satisfyingly crispy and not too oily (I think they must have drained the fat or patted it off), and the biscuit is really good with the honey whipped butter. Egg was a little bland, but it's fine because you can add salt and pepper at the table. The coffee was good, too - it tasted fresh and was nice and strong yet smooth. My dad really liked the omelette and the biscuit, too. The service is good - the waitresses give auntie vibes and stopped at our table periodically to see if we needed anything. They're also super fast! read more

Jack's Restaurant - Combo #1: 2 strips bacon, 1 egg, 1 biscuit, coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to Jack's last Sunday. Food is good, service very nice. Cost is what you expect in Hawaii ... moderately high but not as high as a hotel. read more

Always a pleaser, the food the service, always My go to comfort food for breakfast and lunch. Tritons won't be disappointed at all! read more

Jack's Restaurant - My special omelet and grilled biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is amazing & delicious. I had a vegetable omelet & toasted biscuit. My husband had a Denver omelet & toasted biscuit. Each entree was done to perfection. This is a relaxing & cozy place. The staff were pleasant, friendly & attentive. They made us feel like family. We felt welcome. It is very popular. The prices were reasonable. There was a large Grouper on the second level. The place was decorated beautifully. It definitely had an island theme. They are open for breakfast & lunch. This is our favorite place to dine & relax. Definitely, we will return again to this wonderful place. read more

Still a great option. Known more for their simple breakfasts, Jacks is a whole lot more. Went there recently for breakfast, had the corn beef hash and egg which came with a grilled biscuit and bottomless coffee for $11. Compare that to a Zippys equivalent and you are paying twice as much. And Jacks coffee is great and pretty consistent. The service is nice, the food comes out in a reasonable time. They can get packed, but it's usually worth the wait. Their after breakfast offerings are delicious and on this day they had kalua turkey, lamb curry and Hawaiian chopped steak as some of the lunch selections. Next time you are near Aina Hina, Jacks is a great place for breakfast and to go for a plate lunch. An institution in east Honolulu, lots of parking. read more

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Anytime we are on Oahu , Jacks is the place to go for breakfast every morning. First, the staff are so kind and awesome, always greet you with a smile. It can get busy, but you don't notice it with how efficient they are. The food, is always delicious, never disappoints and at a fair price point. Must try their grilled biscuits! Such a cute place with good vibes. read more

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In the area and in search of breakfast/brunch. The tripe stew caught my parents' attention. Lunch plates come with 2 scoops of rice and choice of soup, salad or biscuit (extra .25 to have these biscuit grilled). Prices reasonable for the portion sizes. Tripe was tender and had a kick to it. Beef stew was more on the vinegary side but the beef was tender. Hubs said the kimchee fried rice was ok. read more

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Loco Moco ($11.00) It was simple, yet flavorful and delicious. P.S. The restaurant tends to get crowded on weekends, so plan ahead!:) read more

Jack's Restaurant - Loco Moco ($11.00) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My Friend raves about this place SO much so I was so excited to finally visit. Jack's Restaurant has been around for decades, and they're known for their classic, comforting breakfast foods (and biscuits lol) We got a couple of different dishes, which all looked pretty small in portion but filled us up quick! Here's what we got: Ham, Cheese and Mushroom Omelette Combo no. 4 (corned beef hash, 1 egg) Set C ( 2 eggs, protein, starch) each item came with a biscuit, and we paid the small extra fee to get it grilled with a side of their honey butter. the biscuit is REALLY DRY LOL but yummy with the butter, and I loved the corned beef hash. Despite the food coming out kind of slow, the service was great - all the aunties were attentive and kind. read more

Jack's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time trying this 60 year restaurant establishment. Vintage style feeling with older style tables, chairs, decor, and cardboard boxes stacked on top of each other. The floors appear clean along with tables. I figured I would try the name sake special of Jack's Special Fried Rice with 3 slices of Portuguese sausage, one egg, and a choice of soup, salad or biscuit for $14.95. My walking buddy selected the Quarter pounder burger combo with cheese and a biscuit for $11.75. Sorry to report but the fried rice was too salty and the rice was soft and mushy, I couldn't eat it. The Portuguese sausage was also salty and soft to cut. The highlight was the biscuit, which was flaky and tasty with the honey butter. I didn't eat the sunny side up egg as the fried rice was just too salty. I took the leftovers home to add rice and stir fry it for a crispier texture. The burger looked good and my walking buddy consumed it along with the biscuit. Service was friendly and our waters were refilled. A service charge of 3% will be applied to all credit card charges. Free parking just outside the restaurant. Food: Fried rice special 2/5 stars Service: 4/5 stars Ambiance: 3/5 stars ( too many cardboard boxes stacked around) read more

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Wanted a sit down lunch restaurant in the Shopping center, Jack's came up! Simple casual looking eatery. Ask to sit anywhere, we liked. Friendly waitress, but all business Ordered a hamburger Felix, club and fish sandwiches Side salad was fine, but the side mac salad was kids size. They did not have French fries or chips to go with their sandwich meals.A big let down! Pickles were cut so skimpy! Sandwiches were ok! Would not go back, Not worth the value for the meals served. Breakfast maybe is better! We'll not be back, place looks messy with all the take out boxes in front. They charge a 3 Percent charge for using a credit card, a big turn off! Bye Jacks!!! read more

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Loved the breakfast! I had the Set C and chose the corned beef hash and hash browns, with eggs and let me say this....it was made to perfection! The corned beef hash and hash browns were made with the right crisp, exactly the way I like it. The eggs, over easy as I requested was perfect, and don't let me get started about their fried biscuit!!! Oh my, never had anything like it. This has become my favorite breakfast spot! Service was quick too. We got there around 10a on a Saturday morning, was able to be seated when we arrived, but closer to 10:30a, it was packed and people waiting outside for a table to open up. So I would suggest to go earlier, and it's ash the shopping center, so lots of ample parking. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is because it does need a floor to ceiling cleaning, and a pile of empty boxes was the first thing I saw. I respectfully would like to see ownership having a little more pride on the inside of their restaurant and match the amazing meals they prepare and serve. But, they do service with a smile! I spaced on taking pics of our meals, but it was absolutely delicious! read more

I can't believe I never heard of this restaurant ! And they have been around for ages ! From the outside.. it doesn't look like much . So I didn't expect much . But you can't find restaurants like these anymore .. that just serves breakfast how you like it . The inside of the restaurant is nothing fancy and just looks like your neighborhood diner. On the menu ..there were many choices and combinations I actually had a hard time deciding. I wanted to try the biscuit which I heard was good .. and it was good .. specially with the butter .i also ordered the pancakes which was huge .. I couldn't finish it . It also came with one egg and one choice of meat . All that for $12.75 . ( Biscuit was separate with this selection) Staff was friendly and nice . Food came out pretty fast although it wasn't that crowded.... Which we were glad because we were hungry . They also offer a good selection of local plate lunches like .. Sweet Sour Spareribs .. Oxtail Soup .. Kalua Cabbage ..hamburger steak and more for lunch . I guess that's for another visit . It's hard to find places like these anymore that serves good simple local style food. And yes .. they do charge 3% for credit card payment. read more

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If you are looking for a great breakfast and the local Hawaiian atmosphere, this is a MUST! SERVICE & FOOD were great. Experience was great read more

I had never heard of this place until some friends wanted to meet here for breakfast. It's a small restaurant in a strip mall area so there is ample parking but limited seating. We got lucky and it wasn't too busy that day so we only had to wait about 10 min. The inside is like a small local dinner with laminated menus and old looking signage on the walls. Once seated service was pretty fast. The food is pretty decent though. I got the hamburger steak which was really filling. The highlight appears to be their grilled biscuits which are fluffy but crispy. A good local diner when wanting something simple. read more

I love Jack's Restaurant! I first came here back in 2000 when I started dating my soulmate. Their breakfast is yummm and there is bomb!!! And so for my birthday, I thought it would be wonderful to celebrate it at Jack's Restaurant! I'm happy we did! :) As we entered today for breakfast, we were immediately greeted with a friendly smile. Her name is Michelle. She's been working here for over 34+ years and so I was right to think that she was there 24 years ago. The restaurant is hidden in Aina Haina shopping center. It's not huge or small, it's just perfect for those who are looking to find good food, friendly staffs and quick service. It's also quiet here. We really love Michelle! She was nice and friendly and checked in on us a number of times and refilled my coffee. Thank you! I ordered Combo C: Jack's Suggestion. I had their corned beef hash, over easy eggs and rice with a side of wheat toast. I also ordered Vienna sausage on the side. I wish I got their biscuits but I'm not worried because I'll definitely come more often ;) My daughter ordered their Yoghurt Parfait. It had strawberries, bananas, cantaloupe, grapes and granolas over the yogurt. She loved it!!! One note, please bring cash with you. They accept credit cards/debit cards but there is a 3% charge. It's something I've been seeing everywhere so we all just need to have cash to avoid additional charges/fees ;) We also witnessed a young man who mentioned that his grandfather brought him there when he was little. It's a beautiful feeling to see a young person who cherishes those moments! We also met the other staff, Helen. She told had a nice smile. There's lots of free parking. I promise you won't be disappointed. Come and check them out, if you haven't heard of them! Thank you for reading my review. Have a great week ahead! read more

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I love this place! Local Asian team that are friendly and efficient. The food is good, quick, reasonably priced, and portions are fair and not huge. We have only done takeout from here. I usually get one of the combos with everything that can be, made extra crispy and the husband gets an omelette. I love their crispy hash browns, bacon, and corned beef hash. It's legit local breakfast. Do you see how crispy this is?! They're consistent also which is huge for me because I will notice the details when it comes to crunch especially. The grilled biscuit with honey butter is perfect and not to be missed! I thought I did a review before and came to update it but of course I only did the review in my mind haha. Check this place out, easy to find in Aina Haina Shopping Center a few doors down from Foodland. You will not be sorry! read more

Jack's Restaurant - Kimo approved! Can you see the baggie of bacon? So can he haha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered the combo breakfast (ham ,2 ez over eggs, rice and toast), also the breakfast combo fried rice, bacon a scrambled egg, and a biscuit. Also ordered 4 biscuits and a short stack. Ordered take out and food was ready on time. The cafe, is a typical coffee shop vibes.....busy and people having a nice time. read more

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We decided to visit Jacks with my cousin and her husband. I can't believe we just found out about this place! It's a great breakfast restaurant. It's very cozy. The food was delicious we have similar tastes. 2of us had the fish and eggs and the other 3 had corn beef hash and eggs. They serve biscuit or toast and potatoes or rice. We enjoyed. Service was very quick and they came to refill water and coffee even though the place was quite busy. Looking forward to coming back maybe for lunch Forgot to take pictures of the plates! read more

First time here. I had the special omelette (Portuguese sausage, mushrooms, green onions and cheese) and a honey biscuit extra butter. It was rather quite good. read more

Located in the Aina Hina shopping center, away from the street, this is a local restaurant serving reasonably priced food. The service is excellent and portion is good. It looks like your mom and pop cafe. Very nice to dine here. Friendly staff. read more

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I was pretty disappointed with our visit here! My husband and I came on an early Saturday morning. We ordered coffee, a ham and cheese omelet, and corned beef hash and two eggs. Service was friendly and quick, however our food was nothing impressive. Also, during our meal, there was a roach crawling on the wall. It was promptly taken care of however still not fun to see during your meal. Also, I believe I was given the incorrect amount of cash back. Overall will not be back! read more

Came to visit based off the great reviews. We were pleasantly surprised and the happy faces and greeting as we sat down. Food was delicious! It was a cute boutique style restaurant where they make you feel at home! Try Jacks delicious muffins! Definitely will be back! read more

Jack's Restaurant - Fantastic views and sunlight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came in on a Sunday around 10am I was worried we would have a long wait, but there two open tables when we got there. Waitress brought waters and took our order. A lot of the menu sounded good - and next time I would try the corned beef hash and pancakes. This time I opted for the beef and eggs (with onion and mushroom aka loco moco) with a biscuit and my fiance ordered the omelette sandwich (an omelette in between two pancakes). He said it was good, just an odd combo to eat in the same bite with syrup. The loco moco was ok - beef patty was cooked well done so it was a little dry, but the gravy and added Tabasco and salt helped - and I ate the whole thing. Casual diner spot. Would go back if I was in the area. read more

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First time trying this place even if it's been around since 1964. I can see why a lot of old timers and neighborhood residents may like coming here. The prices are reasonable and the food is definitely old school. We ordered a Loco Moco and just a Bacon & Eggs w/hash browns & Pancakes. The hamburger patty was tasty and did not have to rely on the gravy for flavor. The biscuits were the star of our brunch, reminiscent of the baking powder biscuits Grandma used to make and grilled to golden brown perfection!, they were delicious! Service was fast and somewhat friendly. Food came out quickly and hot....yay! Pancakes were large and looked fluffy, but they were gummy....still haven't found a pancake that beats Liliha.Bakery. Did't care for the fact that they serve margarine instead of butter. The atmosphere is diner/ cafe / Chinese restaurant with all boxes stacked up in front of the kitchen. The place needs a good cleaning, from thick dust on the pictures on the walls and lighting fixtures and crumbs and debris under tables that may never have been moved to sweep and mop under. The bathroom door needs a good scrubbing or a fresh coat of paint. I was pleased to see the condiments at our table did seem that they were wiped down and clean. All in all it was just ok for me. read more

Thought we'd give this neighborhood restaurant a try for Sunday breakfast and we were not disappointed. Everything tasted yummy like a Sunday morning breakfast at home should. I like the way they make their corned beef hash with just the right amount of corned beef and potatoes. And the hash browns were perfect too. Of course, a treat was the grilled biscuit with butter. Loco Moco was good. The service was excellent and very timely and attentive. They try to do the best with the limited space available but everyone is very accommodating in the tight squeeze. It all seemed to work out just fine. read more

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I have lived in Aina Haina for years and never understood the fascination with this place but its always crowded!! People rave about the biscuit but nothing special! The tripe stew was tough so not cooked long enough! It's a local family business so I try to patronize it to keep them in business, but have yet to find something I like! I'll keep trying! read more

Located in the Aina Haina Shopping Center, finally ventured into this hidden gem. Whenever I happened to walk by this place was always near capacity. When we got there we lucked out and got one of two empty tables. All 3 of us got the fresh corned beef hash, eggs and hash browns, biscuits and toast. Even though things were made to order our food was delivered rather quickly. Everything was tasty and filling, we did take home some of the biscuits and we were already full. They also have a lunch menu but not sure if that's served all day. Prices were rather reasonable and will be going back to try the beef stew. read more

Food was delicious! Gotta getting the biscuits!! Service was great, very small hole in the wall spot. Will definitely be back

Always busy... and I know why! The food is yummy and affordable. Service is quick. All the aunties work so hard. My brunch date loves the biscuit grilled. I got the corned beef hash, 1 egg and biscuit! I liked that the corned beef hash wasn't greasy! Was so good, I forgot to take a photo of it. Date got the fried rice. That was good too! If you're looked for cute ambiance, it's not cute. But gives the feel of the good ole days... an oldie but goodie for sure!!! read more

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Have not been to Jacks Restaurant for over 20 years but always loved their biscuits. (We used to eat here in the days before they grilled their biscuits!) We came for Mother's Day breakfast and so it was busy but its first come first served. I've been lax in writing up my reviews so was going to rate them a 4 star because we had to wait a long time to get our order (several tables who came in after us were served before we got our food) but the waitress was very apologetic and the food was fantastic. Husband had the fish and eggs and I had corned beef hash extra crispy, hash browns, and grilled biscuits. Best corned beef hash deserves 5 stars! read more

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Cozy little local breakfast spot that's been around for a few decades. Located in the Aina Haina shopping center. Great spot for classic and local breakfast dishes. We ordered three types of omelettes (Denver, special and fish omelettes), corned beef hash, and tripe soup. Dishes came with sides of toast or biscuits. Service wasn't most warm but was friendly enough. They were fast and efficient. Would definitely come back! read more

Wow , what a lovely breakfast restaurant. Very nice friendly service here. Food was just great too, love the older Hawaii style decor. Please be very kind when you come here , it's a family owned restaurant so sometimes may take little longer for your food. But believe me the food here is great , so is the people. read more

Jack's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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