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Rocky's Coffee Shop

4.1 (421 reviews)
Open • 5:30 am - 11:00 AM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Alyshia T.

First time ever at Rocky's coffee shop! Love the friendly workers, environment and food!!!! I wanted more! Fried rice with over easy eggs and corn beef hash

Menu 2/2026
Hope S.

Just a good local spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Such reasonable prices and supporting a small local restaurant. Seating available or takeout as well. The hot cake was huge and fluffy and delicious!! The cheeseburger was a simple burger at a good price point. Must try since they have a ton of different foods to try!!

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Tara C.

Super local coffee shop restaurant great for breakfast and brunch well established for the community. Everyone knows that you. Good street parking on a Sunday however, beware it's also church day in the main parking lot. Early morning hours 5:30 AM, but they are closed Wednesday and Thursday. 6 counter seating and 5 booth. Be prepared to wait.

Kim chi omlette fried rice.
Steven Y.

This place is an old school establishment. Lots of regulars. We shared a loco moco, kim cho fried rice omlette, and a banana short stack. Food was delicious and great value for the price. Service was great and friendly. Too bad we do not live in the area if not we would come here often.

Maybe don't look for this necessarily, because there's a tent out front, but this is the sign
Kawika S.

I canNOT stress enough the importance of places like this enough! Places like Rocky's Coffee Shop are a real life look in to the history of Hawaii as told by food. You walk in and there's a quaint dining room that probably seats 25 or so. The main centerpiece of the interior, set off to stage left of the shot is the 10 foot hot, flat grill! The smells that are coming from there can't be summed up in words. Sure, I can tell you what the meats they were but it's more about the feelings they conjured up. Rows of bacon, squished under a cast iron press. Hash browns sizzling to the perfect crisp. Fluffy eggs forming their shape. All the auntys there are so nice. You can tell they've been working there for years. They know the menu by heart. Service the way it used to be done! All the people eating there have the same spots that they always assume when they come. And if you stay long enough, or come at the right time, you watch the crowds change. The early crowd features the kupunas. They read their papers. Listen to the radio. Talk about bus schedules. The later crowd has the younger generations. Adults with baby faces and babies. The generation that had grown up eating here. Prices aren't the best, but it takes a lot to keep a place like this open. So PLEASE... come and eat. Enjoy the flavors that can only be made made from a grill that's cooked meats for decades, the same way. And always remember, though the flavor is unforgettable, it's more about the moments that you're sure to have that you'll never forget at a place like this! A must visit. MUST KEEP ALIVE!

Sean Y.

Was craving pancakes and was recommended this place. Ordered the banana pancakes and was not disappointed! Will def be back for them if I get the craving for pancakes.

Jon S.

Me and my gf went here for the first time on March 27th, 2026. Our food was absolutely perfect, I got the loco moco with 3 eggs on a bed of fried rice. It was excellent, 10/10. The service was great and the restaurant gives the old school Oahu vibes that I miss. High recommend this breakfast spot to any braddahs and sistah who wanna taste an old school Oahu classic. Absolutely fantastic

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Nadine C.

Breakfast in Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii... Sometimes, I'd drive past Rocky's Coffee Shop and see a crowd outside, waiting on the sidewalk, under the red pop-up tent... There's even a bench outside for those wanting to get in... Wow... Must be a good place, right? Located on the busy Waipahu Depot Road, there's free street parking and a free parking lot in front of the popular Waipahu Festival Marketplace. Be careful not to park in reserved stalls for the neighboring building. I walked into the cozy, old-school diner, looked for a worker, and signaled to her that I just needed one seat. She motioned to me to have a seat at the counter... perfect! I was fascinated by the cook at the grill. He was awesome! I watched his skills - cracking eggs open, delicately turning the Vienna sausage, making fried rice, creating banana pancakes, etc - and occasionally taking a sip of Pepsi or popping a bit of bread into his mouth! LOL! I also enjoyed his humming along to the music! I ordered Hamburger Steak plate with tossed salad (instead of macaroni salad). It came with two scoops of white rice... perfect! The three Hamburger patties were thin and tender without gristle! The aunties were friendly and chatted with regular customers. Several of them - and the cook - checked on me. Thank you for the hospitality and comfort food! It would be better for me if there was more air-conditioning, but that's minor. I appreciate the reasonable prices and Ohana Spirit!

Smoke meat fried rice omelette this was on their special menu.
Leland N.

So me and my friend went here because he hasn't been in a long time. The wait wasn't that long I think we wanted less the 5 minutes. We had a very nice waitress. The inside is very cool they have all these old pictures Waipahu with dates on them which I thought was very interesting especially to see how everything was back in the day. Anyways so I had the smoke meat fried rice omelette and I wanted banana pancakes but they ran out so I just got a short stack. I got to say the omelette was delicious so was the pancakes hopefully the next time I go they have bananas.

Open kitchen
Craig T.

What can I say about Rocky's coffee shop . It's been years that I came to eat here . Good to see that they're still thriving after all these other restaurants closing . I remember way back in the old days my friends and I use to ride our bikes from Makakilo to Waipahu just to eat Rocky's hamburger steak . Today I ordered their Hamburger steak and it was good like way before . Just the hamburger shrunk a little LOL ! 3 homemade beef patties w/ grilled onions and rice w/Mac salad it was very good . My brother in law had their waffles he said it was good . Service was nice and friendly and the goal games out quickly Support local

Jonathan L.

I was in the area to get a safety check on my car and then started up a conversation at Midas with another customer. As my conversations always go, we started talking about places to eat and as the other fellow was an old soul like me, we started talking about our favorite local places to eat growing up. One of them was Rocky's coffee shop that has been here forevah as we say. While we were talking I decided to go stop by for old times sake and was happy I did. I felt more like I was coming home than walking into a restaurant. The team here welcomed me with a smile, checked up on me often and I was just getting a take out order. Watching the staff greet them like old friends remind me of the good old days and fills me with lots of good memories. Picked up my food and then a soon as I got home I dove into the longanisa and fried rice. Was so Ono! I am definitely going to be back and this time I'll eat in the diner. Definitely will be back!

Counter view - BUSY!!!
Dana K.

My husband was craving liver. The usual places we'd go for that don't serve liver anymore. Thankfully, Rocky's does! We went there after church and luckily, there wasn't the usual line. The employees are so gracious! The service was quick and the food was great! Generous portions. I love coming to Rocky's. It's a "hole in the wall" goodness. Takes you back to the good ole days!

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Yuka W.

I always feel traditional. The staff are very good ,kind and the taste is delicious. we love here

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We love Rocky's for early breakfast. Staff feels like home, but with ono fried rice and coffee that keeps being filled. Love you!

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8 months ago

It's such a nostalgic breakfast spot. Old school Waipahu ! My tutu and papa used to take my mom here when she was a little girl !

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Awesome small in the hole place. Mom and Pop shop. Good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Feel like you're at home.

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Does this café biscuits and gravy or s.o.s by chance 🤔?

No... this is Waipahu not the Hamptons tbh

Are these hours up to date?

As of January 2023 - Closed Wednesday and Thursday. Open the rest of the days from 6:30 am till 11:30 am

Can someone post a recent menu?

Jan 2023 - Just posted photos

Is there dine in?

Yes

Are they still cash only?

They do accept credit cards, as I was able to use my VISA CC on our last visit on 06/25/21.

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