Cute little spot in Kailua. We ordered the corned beef hash. The brisket sounded good although when I got it, I couldn't tell there was brisket in it. The hash brown was slightly underdone. We also ordered the Koolau omelette which was good. Service was really good. They don't have parking. You need to park in metered street parking. I heard people are warned against parking across the street. I would consider coming here again but would not order the corned beef hash. read more

This place is very popular, we waited about 30 minutes and we were seated inside. We ordered the breakfast platters, loco moco, omelette, fried rice, and side papaya. The meals felt homemade and were pretty big portion sizes. The prices are also very reasonable. The loco moco really stood out to me -- the gravy has such a flavorful taste & compliments the rest of the ingredients. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The inside of the place gave a very "home" type of vibe. We felt very comfortable and did not feel claustrophobic even though there were lots of people. Overall, I recommend this place and I would call in to ask the wait time before going! read more

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Was just ok for me. No hashbrowns. Husband enjoyed pancakes. Casual ambiance. Parking limited.

You know a place is solid when there are people waiting outside in line for food although seating seemed more limited indoors. Thankfully the wait time was shorter than expected and we were seated outside on a nice day. We got a side of the Portuguese Sausage, Loco Moke, and Ribeye Plate. The meat was pretty tender although depending on your taste, their gravy was a little on the saltier side... still tasted good when mixed in your rice the best part was ending our meal with the lilikoi pancakes. It's a must have!!!!!! read more

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The parking is atrocious. There's a towing company that preys on people parking across the street, with very limited metered street parking. The food was pretty good, I wasn't a big fan of The corned beef, other than that everything was like overpriced ihop food (besides the bready stuff, that was all really good.) If I had to go back I would try the chilli moco read more

ONO! Don't be scared of the wait because it's worth it. Great service. Loco moco with fried rice and koolau omelette and don't you come here and not order the lilikoi pancakes. We ordered it immediately so we can eat it before our savory entree meals. Wooo! We are geniuses. Great service too ! read more

Overall: The best breakfast we had in hawaii! I highly recommend the lilikoi pancakes and the Portuguese sausage! Food: the Lilikoi Pancakes were delicious! The sauce was very creamy and coated the pancakes very well. It was slightly sweet with a nice tang to it without being very overpowering. The Portuguese sausage was slightly spicy and not super salty like more sausages. The hash brown was slightly on the weaker end, it wasn't as crunch as I would have liked it to be but overall the meal was delicious and more than enough for 1 person to eat! I got the POG to drink and wouldn't recommend. It was very sweet. Service: the service was fairly good. They were pretty busy in the morning and we had to wait about 15 minutes to get seated. Our server was slightly difficult to flag down. He came to check in on us if we wanted anything every now and then. Food comes out fairly quick so the lines move fast here! Ambiance: the ambiance of the location overall was good. Parking is slightly difficult so highly recommend you come earlier to snag parking. Don't park at the plaza the street we've seen people get towed. Overall: 9.5/10 Food: 9.5/10 read more

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My girlfriend had a massage appointment in Kailua this past Sunday, and we usually try to find a place for brunch/lunch. I told her we will try this place IF we could find parking, which we were lucky to find (street parking only). We checked in and the wait staff said it would be about a 20min wait, which we were okay with because we had to kill some time. Since it was a little cold and rainy, I'm assuming the wait would've been longer. Once we were seated, we were asked if we were brought water and also asked for anything else to drink. We didn't try the lilikoi pancakes (which they are known for). We did try their Moke Nui omelette, which came with mushrooms, spinach, bacon, and ham (my girlfriend ordered without tomato and onions). I tried their Rueben sandwich (because they make the bread in house). The omelette was good, and cooked perfect with the fresh veggies. Their Reuben I would recommend!!! The bread was light, and the corn beef was tasty. The cheese was perfectly melted. We would like to try their lilikoi pancakes on our next visit. The only thing that we wish was better would be the parking... (nothing negative toward the establishment.) Their service and food were really good. read more

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Been coming to Mokes for over 6+ years now....today was no different exceptional food with exceptional service. Thank you Crystal for taking care of us. read more

A good breakfast. In addition to pancakes and more pancakes, there are egg/omelet dishes and salads, too - I ordered the smoked ahi salad and it was generous and served cold, very tasty. A side order of bacon is 4 crispy slices. Super friendly service. read more

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What a great place! Located off the beaten strip of the newer part of Kailua, Moke's is a fantastic place for your early morning fix. Whatever you do, just get the daily bread and eat it. Non question. The restaurant is reminiscent of your favorite mom and pop restaurant, and it is. Well, it can be. I choose to have this in rotation. If you are visiting and want an local vibe, Moke's is just the place. Just come by. Parking is tricky in any part of Kailua so be prepared to use coins for the meters. Do NOT park in the lot across the street. You will be towed. read more

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THE place to go for a hearty breakfast/brunch! We came on a Sunday around 9:30am and waited for only 10 minutes. Street parking was free because it was a Sunday. Our waitress was really friendly and made great recommendations from the menu. The portions were massive! I could barely finish half of my food, but that meant lots of yummy leftovers for later. I ordered The Jeff special (~$21), which consisted of stuffed hashbrowns topped with two eggs any style and brown gravy (the same one used for loco moco) and a side of fried rice. As someone who loves variety, this plate had so much going on but in the best way. The Lilikoi pancakes (~$13) had a delicious sauce with the perfect amount of tartness that balances out the sweetness; it's a must get. I sampled the Loco Moke (~$22) - what a clever name! The ribeye that substituted the traditional burger patty was tender and cooked well at medium. Overall, Moke's was one of my favorite meals from my trip, and I definitely recommend checking out this gem! read more

Moke's Bread & Breakfast - The Jeff, Loco Moke, Lilikoi Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Bit pricey but loved the food I received. Was a new experience for me to receive a breakfast sandwich with black bread but was plentiful of flavor and great service. Bathroom out back was a little odd but nice n clean. read more

Such a cute lil spot! Service and workers were super nice. But the Lilikoi pancakes is a must try!

We had an enjoyable lunch there today, introduced to us by a friend who lives locally. It was a nice break from chain restaurants. I had a delicious vegetable frittata, my husband had the lilikoi pancakes, which were delicious, and my friend had the Reuben sandwich, which looked delicious, made on their homemade bread. Our waitress was attentive. Would recommend stopping there for breakfast or lunch. read more

Absolutely a must try! We got the sunrise breakfast with lilikoi pancakes and it was absolutely delicious. Not overly sweet and had a nice zing to it. My fiance got the loco moco and loved it. Very savory and filling. The hot coffee was also surprisingly great. The service was fantastic and our server made sure to give us great suggestions. read more

Moke's Bread & Breakfast - Lilikoi pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Such a lovely spot!! Came with our puppy and our toddler, were quickly seated outside, and staff was so accommodating to our family! Food was top notch, fresh and delicious! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

The ribeye steak was really thin for $28! flavor was okay though. Fried rice sucked no meat just onions and carrot pieces in it no flavor and up charge for fried rice. Servers were good. read more

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We thought it would be fun to try this place since it had so many great reviews. We were so glad we did! My veggie omelet was delicious! I loved the grilled onions, tomatoes, mushrooms and greens. It had really great flavor to it even though I didn't have cheese added to it. My husband loved his Portuguese sausage omelet (mokapu) and my daughter loved her #1 breakfast special as well. We aren't really pancake people but decided to order a Lilikoi pancake and split it since that's what they are known for. Oh my goodness, it was SO delicious!!!! I'm going to be dreaming of those for a while thanks to the delicious, creamy Lilikoi sauce. I would come back here again just for the pancakes. Our server, Sheila, is the manager and was super great and keeps the restaurant hopping. Great food and great service so we will be coming back! read more

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Nothing like an OG loco moco , the gravy was lighter than some of the others I've had throughout Hawaii it was really nice Also got the prime rib "loco moke" The banana pancakes were delicious read more

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I ordered the corned beef plate and I got two types of E. Coli and also norovirus. Will not be coming back. It was the only thing I had eaten that day. read more

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Been coming here for years and it seems to be going down hill. I came with my girlfriends for brunch. I ended up with the loco moco while my girlfriends both had the lilikoi pancakes. Food was decent. Loco moco was a little salty compared to the last time I had it here but it was still edible. Along with having horrible parking, our service was extremely slow and it really seemed as if our waitress, Crystal, was a bit distracted. Anyway. Not sure if we will be coming back anytime soon read more

Well, today was my second time here. The first time it was terrific, this time, as you can tell by the rating , not so much! Has anyone heard of "price gouging" or simply taking advantage of your customers? Well, here, there are additional charges for everything extra! AND, the really, really, rude part is "They don't tell you there is an extra charge! " You don't know you are being charged until you get the bill and I only saw it after I put my glasses on! So, I asked for extra crispy bacon, charged .50 for that! Then they asked if I wanted my biscuit grilled without informing their customer it will be an additional $1.00 to grill it‍Good grief! So rude and disrespectful. No one is going to miss my business, but, seriously, adding more grief, the actual plate took 30 minutes and when I mentioned it, did they even come close to an apology! Heck no, their comment was: "oh we had a big party to serve!" What a disgusting reply! The worse, ultimate worse, waiting and waiting, then when the dish gets to you, the food is coldSo, for me: NEVER, EVER, will I return to receive such poor service only to have to pay for their rudeness and less than average food read more

I brought a friend here for breakfast after we hiked up and down Pillbox. If you decide to give Moke's a try, at the very least, get an order of the lilikoi syrup pancakes for the table to share-- as they are memorable. The wait staff here is always personable and caring, and the place has, in my opinion, earned "iconic status" as a place to grab some "first half of the day" chow in Kailua. It represents a lot of the positive things about life on the windward side of the island. read more

That food was delicious we waited for a little bit to get sit down but it was worth it! read more

Moke's Bread & Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I love love love coming to Moke's. The lilikoi pancakes are amazing (ask for extra sauce - it costs extra but it's worth it) and the loco moco is perfectly flavorful. I've come back for multiple special occasions (brunch waits require special occasions in my book) like reuniting with friends and when family come to visit. Im always so excited to share the yummy food with them. Street parking in free on Sundays in Kailua! read more

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Great little local owned restaurant in Kailua. The food and service is great but the lack of parking sucks. Street parking (paid) is hit and miss, there's a parking lot across the street but for only the business in that shopping center. The wait is a bit long depending on when you show up, if you come really early or after the lunch crowd you can get a quick table without the 1 hour wait. The place is not very big, so there's almost always a wait. Now the food, hubs got the corn beef and hash with eggs over easy....I got the curry and kiddo got the moco loco meal. The pancakes looked amazing as a few tables ordered it and I should have ordered it. The service is good and quick. Overall, a great local place but be prepared to wait. read more

I love the Lilikoi cream sauce on the pancakes. Have visited twice so far and you cannot go wrong by having brunch with friends and family.

IF YOU'RE READING THIS, YOU NEED TO COME HERE!! Amazing brunch in the area! Close to be beach. There is street parking. DO NOT park in the parking lot across from Moke's or else you will get towed! They even posted a sign to warn customers. Staff is extremely friendly and courteous. Food came out really fast! Good selection of dishes to choose from. My friends and I ordered: Stuffed hash browns mokapu style w/ fried rice -- def get the fried rice cause plain white rice is just not the same IMO. The hash browns were definitely crispy and stuffed with meat, cheese, and mushrooms. So unique is delicious! Loco moco w/ rice -- 2 beef patties with over easy fried egg smothered in gravy sauce. This dish was well made. So comforting and filling. Eggs were cooked just right and had the runny yolk when you cut into it. Short stack lilikoi pancakes (2pcs) -- you gotta get this!! I was throughly impressed at how yummy these pancakes were! I normally order savory items but my friend and I decided to share the lilikoi pancakes. It wasn't too sweet and had a good passionfruit flavor. The sauce was addicting because my friend kept coming back for more and wiping the plate clean.. COME HERE. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Here's the 2022 update! Still fantastic!! Excellent service and the food is beyond belief. This is out favorite breakfast place in Kailua. I had the combo with lilikoi pancakes ($2 upcharge worth every penny). Hubs had loco moco which he loved (not my jam). They serve GOOD coffee and you'll never see the bottom of your cup! COVID UPDATE: They require proof of vax or current negative test to sit indoors (thank you). Outdoor tables (only 2) were reserved for unvaxed/no test patrons. We would have preferred to sit out there, but we definitely appreciate the extra precaution! TIP: Street parking only. Bring quarters. Highly recommend read more

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Cute breakfast spot. Limited street parking. We ordered liliko'i pancakes (2) to go since we couldn't find parking and ate in the car. To-go packaging is just so smart. Like they really put in a lot of consideration. The to-go box can easily split into two and use as plates. No sharp items required. The pancakes itself were fluffy and light. The liliko'i sauce (passion fruit), well balanced sweet and tartness. read more

Moke's Bread & Breakfast - Liliko'i Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

An unexpected find in Kialua with amazing comfort food. It's a small and cozy place with friendly staff who are happy to make recommendations. We ordered loco moke and the home style breakfast but our server said we hade to try the liliko'i pancakes. I'm not a usually a pancake fan but this one was fluffy; the sauce was tart and rich topped off with whip cream. We highly recommend getting one. Both our meals were about $13-$15 dollars each so a good value for amazing comfort food in a relaxed setting. read more

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I had the regular Loco Moco, which was delicious. The only thing with it was that I regretted not getting the fried rice instead of white rice. read more

We came here for brunch after visiting the botanical garden and we were very pleased with our meal. We ordered the lilikoi pancakes & the Loco Moké and both dishes were delicious. This was my first time having passionfruit pancakes and the sauce was perfect. It was not too sweet and you can definitely taste the passionfruit flavor. Also, the pancakes were light and fluffy! The Loco Moké is their twist on the Loco Moco which consisted of a house cut ribeye instead of a hamburger patty. I would highly recommend this dish! I loved the combination of the gravy, ribeye and egg (which you can choose how you want the egg cooked). read more

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Me and a girlfriend stumbled across this gem of a breakfast/brunch spot on a trip to Kailua to check out the progress on our new office space. It's a hole in the wall, super home-y vibe. The staff were super friendly, and it seemed like lots of people in there were regular customers. We ordered the veggie omelet & their famous lilikoi pancakes both were amazing. Friendly tip from the waiter : you can order just one pancake if the short stack (2) is a little too much. Will definitely be coming back once our new office is open! read more

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Great service, patient in explaining and recommending items. We went the lilikoi pancakes (a must) and loco moke for a savory option. The lilikoi sauce has a subtle flavor, sweet but not heavy, has a touch of citrus like orange flavor. The pancakes were not dry either! We recommend coming here to try the pancakes! read more

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Took 30 minutes for our food to come out. The workers were friendly but the overall experience was just disappointing. The bacon and eggs were cold even though it took so long to come out would not recommend make breakfast at your own house. read more

Stopped by on our way to Kualoa Ranch hoping for a quick bite. They were short staffed when we arrived with only 1 server working, so the manager seemed to be pretty flustered and annoyed at people calling in. It was going to be quicker to order takeout (15 min turned into 20 as we reviewed the menu outside). We sat outside on some chairs waiting for our food. Make sure to ask for cutlery and condiments in Hawaii because it isn't standard to include. I did get forks but forgot to ask for ketchup. The guy told us to check back in after 20 minutes, which I did (I didn't want to keep going in and asking before that time), but when I went in I saw that our order had actually been ready sooner and was just sitting in the back. He should pay more attention to takeout orders when people are waiting. The 2nd server arrived while we were waiting. We ate in our car. We ordered the stack of 2 large lilikoi pancakes and the mokapu omelet. The takeout pancakes came with 2 little containers of lilikoi sauce, would have liked more, but they were pretty good. The omelet with hashbrowns was tasty but didn't have enough cheese for my taste. It had chunks of mushrooms and Portuguese sausage. No pic of the omelet, we were too hungry and in a rush. Was really looking forward to it being something special, but I am not sure I would go out of my way for it again. read more

Moke's Bread & Breakfast - Lilkoi pancakes to-go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Waited for about 20min on a sunday morning around 1030. Lilikoi pancake was delicious and not too sweet! Omlette with Portuguese sausage was yummy too and a generous portion with hasbrowns. Glad we waited for a table and very attentive staff who keeps our coffee cups full. I would come back any day. read more

I, personally, would give five stars but hubby said loco moco was "okay" and the guy across said the same. However, the lilikoi pancake and chocolate banana muffin were delicious! Coffee was bitter so pass on that. But do try their muffin of the day and lilikoi pancakes! AND go early. We got there 15 minutes before they opened and the line grew quickly. When we left, the line outside was as many as were seated inside. read more

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