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    Koa Pancake House

    4.0 (671 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Blueberry pancakes
    Ron S.

    Koa pancake house who is delicious. I had the blueberry pancakes and the person I was with had the Ube pancakes plus drink drinks very well priced. Customer service you walk up to the counter you place your order and they bring it out to you. Ambience is average plenty of seating

    Angelo B.

    I absolutely love the Koa Pancake House and make it a point to visit at least a few times every trip to the island, especially when I'm staying at Aulani, the Disney Resort in the Kapolei area. Everything about this place is AMAZING, and it's the perfect spot for a morning breakfast. I really enjoy the corned beef hash, Spam, and their pancakes especially the banana pancake is my personal favorite. The staff are incredibly friendly, and I always enjoy my fresh cup of coffee with my meal. Staff are very fast and efficient if you're in a rush, but I usually like to stick around, relax, and enjoy my coffee while taking in the breakfast. It's such great way to start the day and delicious start to the day, and I can't recommend it enough!

    Breakfast plate with scrambled eggs and Portuguese sausage
    Joni R.

    I was craving pancakes and wanted local food (and prices) but so we decided to venture over from the resorts. We arrived around 10:30 on a Tuesday and it was pretty busy, but we were able to find a table and peruse the menu until we were ready to order at the counter. We ordered: - Chunky Monkey Full Stack Pancakes -- big portion with a heap of whipped cream on the top. There were plenty of chocolate chips, and they were high quality. Also a good amount of bananas and mac nuts. - Vinha D'Alhos Breakfast Burrito -- really good flavor but a little small. - Breakfast Plate with Portuguese Sausage, Scrambled Eggs and Pancakes -- big portions and the sausage had good flavor. They forgot to bring the short stack but apologized when we reminded them. Total was $51 including tip and drinks. The fried rice looked really good. Next time I want to try that. Only downside is the Diet Pepsi. The interior is nothing special but is clean and decorated with some local art.

    The front door
    Dolan T.

    I always like Koa pancake house not as busy as Dennys or IHOP every time we go there we got to wait long.. koa pancake house is quicker breakfast is always busy but I wanted the Denver omelette today so we went to the mall

    Meat Trio with scrambled eggs, bacon, Portuguese sausage, and link sausages.
    Kevin W.

    Sunday morning, breakfast at Koa Pancake House Kapolei. It wasn't busy yet, we ordered the Bacon and Eggs over Fried Rice. With a side of Sweetbread French toast. Delicious . Dining room still had some seats left but we took it out. The ladies at the counter were as always on point service was fast, friendly, and accommodating. Be advised Koa Pancake House Kapolei is Now Only taking Credit or Debit Cards as payment. Nope they will no longer accept Cash!

    Yummy!!!
    Billy D.

    Inside the small restaurant is just your basic set up, but it's nice and cozy and it's packed so you know the food's gonna be good. The service was excellent young lady at the counter was very initiative and helpful with the menu. The food was made as I ordered it and if you're out visiting, this is a quick spot for a really good breakfast with local favorites. FYI-they are cashless here

    Eggs Traditional Benedict
    Benjamin Z.

    Stopped by Koa Pancake House for brunch and had a really great experience. I ordered the Chunk Monkey pancakes, and they were fluffy, soft, and very filling. The sweetness was just right and not overpowering, making them easy to enjoy all the way through. The portion size was generous and felt like a great value for the price. The restaurant itself is bright, clean, and cheerful, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It is not a fancy spot since they use paper plates and plastic utensils, but it actually fits the casual, comfortable vibe and makes it feel easygoing and approachable. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, greeting us with smiles and making sure everything was going well. My family also ordered the eggs Benedict and French toast, and both came in large portions. The dishes looked very appealing and tasted just as good, making it a solid choice for groups with different brunch preferences. Overall, Koa Pancake House delivers big portions, good prices, and consistently satisfying food in a happy, laid back environment. I would definitely come back again.

    The service was super good, I've ordered my food and I bet you not. 7 minutes later I'm already eating. Fast service and great jobs to the 4 ladies that were in the front. Even though it was super busy and I was the last one to order in line it still came out hot and fast! Appreciation to the cook (Jr), the presentation and the service was on point! Will come back again!

    Small Bite Portuguese Sausage ,Egg and Fried Rice.
    Elexis D.

    I ordered takeout from Koa Pancake House and was really looking forward to a comforting meal. Unfortunately, when I got home, most of the food was burnt. Such a letdown. I honestly would have gladly waited a little longer if it meant the food wasn't overcooked. The only thing that turned out well were the pancakes

    Kat Z.

    We got the Koa moco and vinha d'alhos moco plates. Koa: this was a corned beef hash + hamburger combo over a fried rice (extra), with scrambled eggs. Great value for $17! The fried rice was fine, nothing special. I'd probably skip it and just get regular rice. The corned beef hash was awesome and very flavorful. The patty was hefty, but under salted. I'd probably just get beef hash next time. Vinha: for me, the pork was slightly sour, but that's just what vinha is. I personally wasn't expecting that. The build a mocos are great value and can easily feed two people.

    One egg, rice and Portuguese sausage
    Maxine P.

    This is our go to place when headed to a morning at the beach. We call head, our regular order of one Koa breakfast burrito. Has Portuguese Sausage, egg and potato. Its large enough that we split it. Under 8.00. We take it with us and enjoy the views of our favorite little cove. We also take family here when they visit for a sit down with Macadamia Pancakes or order something for the beach. They have always been happy with the pancakes. Sister loved their vegetarian burrito, said it was one of the best one she's tried. Service is always fast whether it's to go or dine in.

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    Food is Ono and fast service always crowded I recommend going early hours to beat the rush or after the rush hours.

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    The food was alright, the service was quick and friendly. Overall it was okay, thought the food could've been better.

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    Order was ready promptly, pancakes still hot and moist, omelette had a lot of cheese which is always nice.

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    Great food with reasonable prices and loved by locals from what we can tell! Service was both fast and friendly.

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