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Jolene's

4.1 (469 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 7:45 pm

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Hong Kong milk tea
Nai O.

I come here 2x a week ordering a hongkong milk tea without boba. But before that I have tried most of Jolene's food and it never disappoints me. Soo good! I started eating at Jolene's when I used to live in town. But when I move back to Ewa beach, I was so happy they have my favorite lobster roll. Soooo good. But anyways. The staff is so nice every time I come on tuesdays and Thursday they know my order. lol such a nice feeling knowing they recognized. So I will always be their forever customer.

Classic Grilled Cheese
Kathleen S.

Jolene's is a trendy eatery that offers burgers, sandwiches, and comfort food like corn chowder. We usually make our way to Jolene's whenever we crave for their tasty lobster rolls and cheesy grilled cheese sandwich! We love coming and eating in here as the staff are friendly and we love the atmosphere. I do suggest ordering online if you're doing take-out as it can get pretty busy and there may be a bit of a wait for your food! What we ordered: -Buttah Lobster Roll -Classic Grilled Cheese (we made it a combo with waffle fries) -Mozzarella Sticks -Thai Milk Tea

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Desiree R.

Saw a tik tok of this place and came here for dinner same day. Ordered the birria melt and a single patty buttah burger with waffle fries. The birria melt was nice, cheesy, and warm. But I think any hispanic person like me and especially from southern california can agree that this does not taste like birria at all. It just tastes like beef and beef broth, nonetheless it was still good-ish. I'll give them a pass because the restaurant isn't meant to be hispanic food anyways and I believe there is not much mexican food in oahu but I can be wrong about that. The burger was my favorite of the two things I ordered. Fries were yummy too. The ranch does not seem house made nor is refrigerated so take that into consideration. One thing I noticed is that there was very light shredded lettuce on the burger so next time I would also for extra? But it was okay the sauce on the burger made it so good. The workers were pretty nice and I even saw one come around and ask every table if they needed anything else. Fun upbeat music playing in the background also. I did not ask, but it seemed like there was no customer restrooms so I just went to the safeway next door.

Dolan T.

Today I had to go bank so I went Ewa Beach after I did my business I usually go eat Ahi and Vegetables but today I went Jolene's little bit more expensive but I haven't been there for awhile. There food is always Ono, I go the buttah Lobster roll with waffle fries, I got da wifey the smoked meat brisket with BBQ sauce and salad, service is always great it's always a good place to go eat It's a good vibe restaurant

Bbq brisket sandwich, brisket sandwich, Pastrami Roll

Great first time experience! My boyfriend picked this place and we enjoyed our meal. The brisket in the bbq brisket melt was flavorful and the toast was crispy and super soft. My boyfriend got the burger with the brisket pieces (I think it was big kahuna ??) the burger was a big portion. The burger patty was thick and seasoned very well. The brisket was a good mix of fatty and lean pieces. This was by far our favorite burger from here! We also tried the pastrami roll and it wasn't a favorite but we would recommend it for anyone who wants to give their pastrami a try. Waffle fries were also good and paired well with the special house sauce. Service was great overall ! We were given good recommendations and I liked that the staff was very knowledgeable about the menu items. Restaurant was clean inside and had plenty of space. Quiet enough to have a date night but casual enough to enjoy a nice messy burger. 10/10 would love to come back and try everything else especially the birria melt

Breakfast plate and lobster roll
Mabeline M.

Jolene's never fails to satisfy my cravings! Staffs always friendly, place always clean, and food always ono!

You can wash your hands here inside their restaurant.
Mer F.

Tried the fried chicken sandwich and oh my lord... it was HUGE. I swear there were like 4-5 chunks/strips of food ole fried chicken in there, and the fixings were out of this world. It came out hot and fresh. Everything I've tried here has been so good. My friend loves the lobster roll and refuses to order anything else. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Trust me, your hands will get messy from all the juiciness--but no worries, there's a sink inside the restaurant so you can wash up. Water cups are $0.50, but totally worth it since the cups are extra cute and reusable. Also, the brisket sandwich deserves a recognition, it has a nice, thick slab of brisket. Waffle fries are $4 extra, but they complement pretty much anything you order. At this point, I need to make a copy of the menu and cross off items as I try them. I'm convinced everything on the menu is scrumptious.

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Ebonie S.

If you are in the mood for the most delicious lobster roll check Jolene's out in Ewa! The flavors pair so well with the juicy lobster and the fresh crisp vegetables. I love to pair it with their slushy. Jolene's has a cute atmosphere with seating options in side of the restaurant. I went with friends and the service was quick.

Thai Milk Tea  Cookie Butter Boba Brown Sugar Milk Tea
Camille C.

Yummy food with great service! Inside seating is limited but we were lucky to snag the last table open prior to ordering. We tried the butter lobster roll, birria wontons, and lobster melt with tomato bisque. I had a honey lemon iced tea with our meal and of course had to take some boba to go! I got the cookie butter (very sweet and a little thick) but it was delicious! Hubby got the brown sugar boba and he loved it. Overall I was so happy to finally try this place. I only wish they had lobster rolls that are served warm. Maybe they do, but I didn't see it? I'll definitely be back again- everything was delicious!

Double Down Melt
JaDee W.

This place was 10/10 all around. We were greeted as soon as we walked in, service was excellent. We were given menu suggestions, allergies were taken seriously, and she truly did help us find foods that fit our flavor preferences. I got the spicy chicken melt and my gosh was it good. The chicken was crisp, juicy, and the gochujang sauce was DELICIOUS! My husband got the double down and said that it was incredible. The pastrami to brisket ratio was perfect and they added just the right amount of bbq sauce to enhance the meat flavors but not over power. My daughter also loved her grilled cheese. It was definitely more cheese than bread and she even tried tomato soup for the first time- also loved it. We also took a gamble and tried the toast of the month. I will admit I'm not a big "fake strawberry" flavor girl so I was worried I wouldn't like it but it was delicious. It's also the perfect size for sharing! The cook here really knows how to combine flavors and make perfect ratios for sure. We ate in- place was spotless, smelled nice, and was very fun and "Instagram" like if you're into that sort of stuff. We genuinely can't wait to go back and try more.

Hammah Burger with the cheese pull + waffle fries + ranch on the right!  Single Buttah Burger + waffle fries + ranch on the left!

Service is great! Food was amazing, solid 10/10! They had board/card games on the side while you're waiting for your food. Great ambiance with great jamz!

Ruth M.

Came here for lunch for the first time and I opted for the buttah burger. I believe I had their lobster roll long time ago when they were downtown and I remember liking it. Anyways, didn't know they had other locations. Walked in, easy to order the cashier was friendly and helpful in answering my questions. I noticed they had a lot of anime figurines around the space which was cool AND they have a clean sink which was nice to wash your hands before you eat. Convenient. Good came out pretty quick and it was tasty! I had a single burger. It had like a thousand Island dressing sauce and some pickled vege! The kine on a viet sandwich which went well with the burger - gave it some crunch and tangyness which I liked. I also got side of corn chowder which was good. A little on the thinner side but taste was there. I'd be happy to go eat here again if in the area.

Portuguese Sausage Plate
Vance N.

Great little spot to have some burgers, plate lunches or lobster rolls. Very casual spot that is perfect for a quick brunch to meet with friends. The cashier was very nice and there are enough seats for groups comfortably up to 4. I saw people studying and working here too, though I thought the music was a little loud.

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I really enjoy their tasty, unique, and fulfilling sandwiches. The staff is very helpful and patient.

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This spot doesn't miss! You gotta try this spot. Phenomenal food and phenomenal peoples

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