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    Koa Pancake House

    3.7 (613 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Vinha D'alhos loco moco on fried rice. In the back is a Portuguese sausage quesadilla.
    Sandra C.

    They have several locations on the island. We visited the Kaimuki neighborhood breakfast and brunch restaurant. Their menu is extensive with lots of delicious choices that come on paper plates and plastic utensils. Welcoming service tops off our experience. The restaurant is no frills, clean and bright. Bring a big appetite!

    Comparison of size of ham (so tiny) to other omlette ingredients
    Kanani C.

    Can't go wrong with omlettes and pancakes! Love that I can order online and then swing by and pick up. However, i do wish there were a few stalls reserved for pick up because the lot is always packed. Did the pancake recipe change? They taste even better than I remember! Yummy! I always order the Koa omlette. Wish they incorporated the omlette ingredients into the egg but that's ok. (Their omlette is the folded style) This time I also tried the ham omlette. The reason for the 4 stars is because the ham was so tiny that it was really hard to actually eat. Not sure why all the other omlette ingredients were cut big/similar size, while the ham was tiny.

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    Ashley C.

    Came here strictly because of the name (our dog who recently passed was named Koa!) but the food was definitely solid! It seems like a pretty typical local breakfast joint, with multiple locations. This one has a parking lot in back too which is nice since the street parking is limited in Kaimuki. The food is simple but hearty, served on paper plates because they know their food is delicious enough to bring people back! Not to mention food comes out quickly so it's a nice sit down choice if you've got antsy kids. -Koa Moco: this was my favorite dish! It's a loco moco with the hamburger patty and corned beef. It's huge so it's a good one to share. The eggs were cooked perfectly and there was plenty of gravy. - Guava Lava Mochi Waffle: had high hopes for this one, I liked the guava sauce but the waffle itself was soggy and didn't seem chewy like mochi batter. I wish it had some crunch on the outside like butter mochi! - Banana Pancakes: couldn't come here without getting pancakes! They were good but not as much banana flavor as I'd like, you can probably skip on these. - Lite Bite: Only $7.50 and it was the perfect serving for our two toddlers to share! Nothing fancy here but just some good solid Hawaiian breakfast at an affordable price!

    Receipt Feb 2026 for 2 people
    Julianna H.

    It took us too long to discover this place! The fast service, affordable prices and food quality is perfect for us. It has a classic feel to it and everything we've gotten has been so yummy. I recommend getting a few things and splitting, the portions are generous!

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    S M.

    Today I got to try the Spam, Eggs & Rice Plate with coffee and found it to be compatible to the Zippy's, good. Also, the service was very friendly and helpful.

    Leah H.

    I forgot to take my food pictures,. I enjoyed the guava, lava mochi waffle! It was so good, I would have like more guava sauce but it was good. This is a little diner with some good food. As you come in you order then find a table. They bring the food you ordered to you. Fresh squeezed OJ was so good!!

    portuguese sausage, fried rice, vegetables and over easy egg
    Jessica R.

    Best Hawaiian breakfast spot everrrr! The service is friendly and local, and the place is small, cozy, and a true hidden gem. I'll be back again and again ordering the same thing every time: over-easy eggs, fried rice (comes with Spam cubes), Portuguese sausage (total flavor bomb), and a side of veggies (stir fried in tasty fat)

    Salsa and sour cream
    Jackie W.

    You'll walk out smelling like food and oil but your stomach will be full and satisfied. Walked in and immediately ordered and got a table. Waited less than 10 minutes for my order. The service was quick. The food was delicious. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture before digging in. The Vinha D'alhos Burrito is one of my favorites. If you like vinegar, you have to try this. The vinegar is not too overwhelming. It comes with salad and sour cream on the side. The burrito stays intact while eating it which is important. There's a paid parking lot or street parking. Cute shops to look at around the area if you're gonna look around after.

    Loco Moco $14.50

    Pancakes are fluffy and soft. And the gravy of loco moco was flavorful. Loco Moco (Hamburger patty) $14.50 Chunky Monkey Pancakes Short Stack $11.95

    The lite breakfast
    Jo-Anne S.

    I found a spot right in kaimuki near my doggies grooming! It's spacious and clean and they offer dine in service as well as take out. A nice selection in menu choices, but always enjoy the lite breakfast and can't go wrong for the price. Under $10 for 2 hotcakes, 3 bacon and 1 egg! What a deal! Food is good (except my hotcake was a little cold today) and service is great! Will be back!

    Fresh orange juice
    Sunny V.

    I love having breakfast here and there's so many options! It's open seating so You can order at the counter to get a number then sit anywhere you like and put the number on the holders. OR you can sit down and order and pay from the QR code on each table. The staff is always friendly and they bring you your food when it's ready. There are condiments on the table to use and foil in the front of you want to take it home. I recommend the fresh orange juice!

    Arthur C.

    Solid place for breakfast with large portion sizes. I got the entree plate with macadamia nut pancakes, meat and eggs, which were more than filling and pretty affordable for Honolulu.

    What we ordered tag says over easy got scrambled.
    Lori F.

    Sad to write this review because I love Koa Pancake house in Waipahu and Aiea! Kaimuki is a definite NO GO- I been to this location a few times now and each visit there was an issue with my order. I can't understand why when they seem to have a team checking the food and putting it in the bag. How can you think it's ok to serve burnt food and not check if the order is right?? This will be my LAST visit because it ain't cheap to waste food. Potatoes and meat was no doubt burnt and tasted so gross totally not edible. I order 1egg Fried Rice Egg over easy as you can see in the order tag and got scrambled. The picture of my plate is almost gone because fried rice was good. But as we sat here and talked about all our experiences here - I got more disappointed and upset- because it's food and money WASTED! However have to shout out to a nice local older lady that is sweet that works there. She adds a smile to your day! She deserved a star

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    We love this place! Welcoming staff, fast service, and great portions. Lots of seating and very clean!

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    Thank you Ashley and Pali for coming and enjoy the food .
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    We visited Liliha Bakery at the International Market Place in Waikīkī yesterday. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious and definitely lived up to the hype! Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. Our waitress seemed to be having a rough day. The table behind us had to send food back three different times because they kept receiving the wrong orders, and there was about a 30-minute period where our server completely disappeared. We had to ask another staff member for our check and to-go boxes. She also never came back to check on our table or refill our water. Everyone has off days, so we're hoping that's all it was. We'd definitely come back because the food was so good--we just hope to have a different server next time.

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    My favorite drinks here are the Vanilla Macnut Latte and the Matcha Latte because the ratio is just…read moreright. They're flavorful and never watered down. Even the color looks perfect! This time, I tried their food for the first time and ordered the Turkey Melt sandwich. Oh my gosh, it was so good! It had this sweet sauce paired with crispy apples inside the sandwich, and all the flavors came together perfectly. The salad on the side also had a delicious dressing that tasted almost like a smoky meat sauce, but with a slight tanginess to it. Yum!!! We also ordered a burrito, and wow...their burritos are HUGE! They're packed and loaded with everything you could want inside. We got steak with roasted potatoes and some other veggies. The café itself has such a relaxing atmosphere. The high ceilings make the space feel open and inviting, and they even have a second floor seating area. There are beautiful plant decorations, nice artwork, and an overall cozy vibe that makes it a great place to hang out. The staff here are always so, so, so kind and helpful. A special shoutout to Tommy, who was very friendly and took the time to explain the menu items to us. If you're dining in, they give you a table number and bring the food right to your table. How awesome is that?! Hardly any cafés do that these days! Our experiences here have always been great, but this was the first time we tried the food, and it definitely did not disappoint. Everything tasted amazing! Good coffee AND good food? Perfect morning and brunch place!

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