Definitely a must go to for breakfast! We ordered the Loco Moco and shroom grits. Everything was delicious and the service was great!

I had the chance to dine at Scratch Kitchen in Kapolei back in 2024 for a special Mother's Day lunch with my youngest daughter. I'd never been to their other locations, so this was my first experience -- and honestly, it left an impression. That spot in Kapolei has seen a few restaurants come and go over the years. Before Scratch Kitchen, there was Sugar Cane, and if I reach far enough back, I'm pretty sure a Mexican restaurant lived there too. It's one of those spaces where you hope the next place finally sticks. But the food at Scratch Kitchen? Absolutely delicious. The kind of meal where the pictures alone make your mouth water. If "smell‑a‑vision" or "lick‑your‑screen" technology existed, everyone would understand exactly what I mean. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully done, and perfect for a Mother's Day treat. Which is why I can't help but wonder what happened -- like so many restaurants before them in that same location. With food that good, you'd hope they'd be the ones to break the cycle. All in all, I'm grateful I got to enjoy that meal with my daughter. It was memorable, delicious, and one of those small moments you hold onto. Marie read more

Stopped by Scratch Kitchen in Honolulu for brunch, and honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't packed. We went mid-morning on a weekday and the place was nearly empty--not sure if it was just good timing or an underrated gem. Either way, it made for a super relaxed experience with no wait and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the food. Loved: The street tacos with the tempura shrimp were easily the star of the meal. 100% worth it. Light, crispy shrimp with a flavorful slaw and just the right amount of heat--basically a flavor party in every bite. The burger was another quiet star. Juicy patties, nicely seasoned, and stacked just right. Nothing super flashy, but really satisfying. Definitely a good pick if you're not in the mood for brunchy stuff. The Miss: Tried the French toast and... meh. It looked great on the plate but tasted dry and definitely didn't live up to the level of the other dishes. Might've just been an off day or a matter of personal taste, but I'd skip it next time. read more

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I dropped off my car to be detailed at a shop on Kawaiahao Street and was "killing" time before heading to Ward Theater to see a movie at noon. I walked through Ward Centre and the shops across the street looking for a place to have a small meal. My first two choices weren't open yet and I thought to myself, "Why not go to Scratch?" I hadn't been to Scratch since they moved out of Chinatown (a long time ago). I was seated near the rear of the restaurant and ordered coffee while perusing the menu. I vacillated between what I'd ordered before (shrimp and grits) and something new. I ended up choosing the waffle with a side of bacon. I asked my server to have the waffle extra crispy as I do not like a soggy waffle. My food arrived in short order ... My waffle came with whipped butter, blueberries and strawberries on top and a small container of maple syrup on the side. The bacon arrived in a separate metal tray. Unfortunately, the waffle wasn't as crispy as I'd hoped for ... The color was indicative of a crispy waffle, but it was normal. The reason I ask for an extra crispy waffle is that once you spread the butter and apply syrup, the waffle turns soggy quickly, like cereal once milk is added. It's a personal preference; I think the waffle would be fine for most diners. The bacon was fine ... Crisp but not overdone (which would have been fine with me). I enjoyed my meal and would return to try other dishes. Service was fine too. read more

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@fortunefoodfinds: "CEREAL-sly so fun! My kids highly enjoyed the Milk n' Cereal Pancakes from SCRATCH KITCHEN located at the South Shore Market in Ward Village. Colorful n' not too sweet, this was just the right keiki-friendly breakfast treat!" Staff: fully staffed Interior: spacious, could easily fit our large stroller Exterior: facing playground at Ward Village Wait time: 15 mins Parking: garage Overall comments: the milk n' cereal pancakes surely got the attention of my kids who had fun eating them! A stack of four pancakes n' comes with a milk syrup on the side. For me, syrup was needed bc the pancakes were on the dry side. Way plenty for one, enough to share n' even have leftovers to take home. read more

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A great date night experience! Food was delicious, flavorful and filling. We ordered: Lilikoi bbq ribs - 5/5! The meat was cooked to perfection! It was so tender and fell off the bone. Delicious is an understatement. Highly recommend! Cajun Mac n cheese with bacon - another 5/5! Came out in a skillet, hot and perfectly seasoned. Scratch burger - we asked for medium and got that! The double patty was juicy and I loved the chipotle aioli! Oh! And I can't forget about the rosemary garlic smashed potato fries. Yum! Service was quick! We went around 5 on a Sunday evening and sat down immediately -- there's outdoor tables and tons of seating inside with a view of the kitchen. read more

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We came a bit before noon on a Friday (while on vacation) and although it was pretty busy, there were still a couple tables available. There was plenty of free parking in the shopping plaza parking structure. Our server was very friendly and helpful, although service in general seemed to be a bit slow. I had the Milk and cereal pancakes which were really good, it seemed like the milk they gave on the side was condensed milk which had a nice flavor. My husband had the Korean pulled pork sandwich (I believe it was one of the specials). He liked it but said the Gochujang flavor wasn't as strong as he expected. We also shared the Deep fried devil eggs which were super tasty, and made us wonder how exactly they deep fried the eggs. Overall we had a good brunch here (although some of the menu items seemed a bit pricey). read more

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Pre-ordered online (before they opened) and picked up after yoga and on my way to other appts. It was ready when i got there, so that was nice since I showed up on the dot. Didn't get to eat for a couple hours but even cold was still tasty. Shrimp and grits...my go to. Little salty for my taste, but still ono. Lasted a few meals, but added my own meat at the end since ran out but still choke grits. Brussels...tasty but soooo oily. I don't know what makes it so oily, but could do without that. Makes me a little bleh feeling after. read more

Wow! I'm extremely amazed by this restaurant. Came here for brunch with my girls and they recommended this restaurant. I loved the opening seating concept and being able to see them prepare your food. They also had outdoor seating. The servers were super attentive to all our needs and made sure we had a pleasant stay throughout our entire visit. I tried a little of everything since I like to eat off everyone's plate & try different dishes at a new restaurant. Everything was delicious and portions were good. I really can't wait to come here again but for their dinner menu instead. read more

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Went on a Sunday for lunch. Was told the wait would be 45 minutes, but got a text message in 25 minutes that a table was ready I like that they had that system set up. It took a while for someone to come and take our order, but that was OK . What really bothered me was the marked difference in time that they brought the dishes out. I ordered shrimp po boy and my friend ordered the burger. I was surprised that they didn't ask how she wanted the burger cooked. When it did finally come it was well done. if you prefer your burger medium, make a point to ask about that. The Po Boy came out pretty fast. My friend's burger came out when I was almost done eating my meal. It's really awkward to only have one dish at the table. Do you wait for the other dish to come and let your food get cold or do you eat while the other person watches you eat? I suspect her burger was given to the table next to us. They were seated after we had placed our orders, but the lady got a burger before everyone else at her table and before my friend got her burger. I regret not ordering the milk and cereal pancakes and perhaps I ordered the wrong thing, but I was really disappointed in the Po Boy. There was so much bread that the filling was inadequate. Lettuce filled most of the bread. There was a stingy scattering of small pieces of battered and fried shrimp and pickled onions sitting atop the mound of lettuce. This is definitely a dish I would not order again. I was hungry again two hours later. I really hoped I would like this place. Maybe I'll try again but with a different dish. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Shrimp po boy. Very little shrimp. Mostly bread and lettuce. Definitely not proportionate. And I was hungry again 2 hours later. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Scratch was a lively and modern atmosphere with quick service. The chicken sandwich was flavorful and large. It needed a little extra sauce which I asked for on the side. The scratch Benedict with Kahlua pork needed some hot sauce which our server offered. I would recommend getting the yuzu lemonade, very refreshing! Keep in mind they include a 4% kitchen service fee and they need the whole party to be there before seating. read more

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Food is prepared in front of you with the open kitchen concept and the stiffness really welcoming. Food came out looking great and taste dud not disappoint! Menu has a ton of stuff so we'll be back to try more. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Chicken and waffles with eggs. Great flavor, I'd leave the eggs off next tome. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Love this neighborhood gem serving delicious and unique food. Tasty escargot, Cajun garlic shrimp, bone marrow, lemonade, and save room for the milk n'cereal pancakes! They can make the pancakes for dinner time too, perfect for dessert. Friendly service and free parking. read more

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Now that I'm a mom, I appreciate the availability of high chairs, foods toddlers can eat, and the speed at which food is delivered. This place had it all. I got the mushroom grits. Yum. The kidlets got garlic rice and scrambled eggs. Everyone was happy. Free easy parking too! read more

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We just had a smashburger and a birria quesadilla, but what we really wanted were espresso martinis! Scratch's are some of the best! The perfect balance of two elements that we love!! We also shared a seared ahi salad which was alright this time around. Maybe my taste buds were off, but it didn't taste like the last time. We also had the waffle and mixed berries which was delicious! But again, the martinis are our favorite! Service was great! Always friendly and courteous, and they didn't mind how long we were there! Mahalo again Scratch! read more

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I made dinner reservations for 3 through Open Table months in advance to celebrate our dear friends birthday on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7pm. I Ubered there and when I got to the door they were closed for renovations! We ended up walking to several other restaurants that could not accommodate us without reservations before finally finding one. Mind you, Open Table emailed me to remind me and check to see if I was still coming. I also looked on Scratch Kitchen website to scope out the menu that day and it even had reservations for that day. Such an unprofessional business. You should have turned off your Open Table. Now I'm going to give Open Table a piece of my mind in this busy holiday season! read more

Had a quick brunch at around 9:30, When we arrived there were a lot of seats available and we were able to get seated without a reservation. I initially tried to order the CRABK CAKE BENEDICT but was told they couldn't do it, second option was SCRATCH BENEDICT couldn't do that either so maybe they didn't have the hollandaise. I asked what was popular and the waitress suggested "SPICY SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN N' WAFFLE, BRULEE'D FRENCH TOAST or the CALENTADO" my friend and I decided to share so we got the chicken and waffles and calentado. We enjoyed both dishes, but I think the chicken and waffles would be the dish I would order again. The chicken wasn't oily and the waffle was good, the waffles were a little on the soft side but still cooked through. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Calentado Barbacoa, two sunny island eggs, garlic rice, chimichurri $24 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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So good and big potions we couldn't even finish our food. Also the music they play is great! Good food, good environment, good people! Oh we also ordered fried deviled eggs which we never tried before so so good hope we can find that in Texas. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Deep Fried Deviled Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Brulee'd french toast and milk n cereal pancakes were amazing!!! Great flavors and big portions. We added eggs. Perfect add on! Our server, Jodi, was friendly and professional. Trendy, casual setting and open kitchen. Highly recommend. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Brulee'd french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Take us back to Scratch Kitchen! This was our first meal when we touched down in Hawaii. We walked to this location since it wasn't far from our hotel. Upon entering the restaurant, the waitress welcomed us with Aloha and immediately sat us. Everything we ordered was so ono! We all tried the deep fried deviled eggs. Yum! I'm still trying to figure out how they made it. My son ordered the lamb racks. I was super jealous because I took a bite and it was delicious. My boyfriend ordered the Loco Moco with beef patty and gandules rice. He enjoyed every bite. I ordered the lilikoi pork ribs and no leftovers there. We can't wait to come back! read more

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It's been a long time since I've been here but my friend chose this restaurant to celebrate one of my other friend's birthday. We had dinner reservations at 5:30 and good thing we made reservations because by the time we left the place was pretty much filled. I ordered the shrimp and sausage grits and a li hing lemonade. Both were really good. The shrimp and sausage grits portion size was perfect and had great taste. Our server was super exceptional. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and could answer any questions we had. My friend asked about if anything contained nuts and she said nothing has nuts so I'll probably be back again with my son who has an allergy. Surprisingly it didn't seem loud inside even though the restaurant was crowded. read more

Scratch Kitchen - CREOLE SHRIMP N' SAUSAGE GRITS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is hands down the best food I had while in Hawaii! Their concept is so creative and you can really tell that they put a lot of work into each and every one of their dishes. I ordered Da Classic with French toast which was sweet and pillowy. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. I still think about how amazing that meal was to this day. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Da Classic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We really enjoyed our food here and will definitely return. We were hungry and in the area and stumbled upon this gem. There are so many new places to try in the Ward area and so glad we stopped in. Scratch has a great happy hour menu and it's actually a good place to start if you want to try a whole bunch of things. We ordered the beef street tacos, popcorn chicken, Brussels sprouts, fries and bacon Mac and cheese. Everything came out hot and fresh. My favorite was the Brussels sprouts because of the charred flavor with cheese and capers. The popcorn chicken was yummy and crispy fun. The Mac and cheese so thick and melty. The street tacos were okay..the meat a bit dry for my liking. The happy hour wine is a deal and definitely a must as the pour is generous. The ice tea as well is so refreshing and berry tasting cool refreshing. Service is friendly. Ambiance is clean, open with a clear view of the kitchen. Recommend coming at happy hour to sample all the fun foods! The only weird part is the automatic 4% kitchen service charge. I felt like since I was forced to give the 4% I left less of a service tip. read more

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Can't believe it's my first time reviewing Scratch. With it's ever-changing menu and consistent quality food, this place is a staple for me whenever I need a brunch/dinner date with anyone! Recently came here with my best friend to celebrate my birthday (her suggestion) for dinner. I didn't want to order too much since it was on her tab, so I ordered their Pinky Pasta. My best friend ordered Calentado and a side of potatoes and brussels sprouts. First off, our server was sweet and personable. She complimented my tattoos and we lucked out coming in for dinner on a Thursday night so it was super slow. She had time to talk to us and made the night more enjoyable. Honestly, with the times I've been to scratch, service has been on it or if we did have bad service it was because of the kitchen drama (IYKYK). That Pinky Pasta was AMAZING! I took one bite and wanted to order another to take home and eat it again. I mentally booked my next date to come back for it with my husband because of how good it was. I ate it all, but I kinda forced myself since I really loved it. We also enjoyed our sides, great additions to any meals! The Calentado my best friend got was also reported to taste great and another recommendation. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Crispy Potatoes - great, simple addition to your meal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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7/3/25 Bummers they lost their liquor license Was told "Management wasn't managing" It was a hot day Been here many times over the years Waitress or Bartendress automatically makes one for me... Missed their Cold n Delicious Kim Chee Bloody Mary's read more

Scratch Kitchen - 4/28/25 Shrimp Sausage n Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Our first visit to the Scratch Kitchen Ward. Since the Kapolei branch closed last year. Service was excellent. Contemporary designed dining room. We tried some of our favorites and a couple of new ones. Crispy Smashed Potatoes and the Scratch Burger are our staples. Today we also ordered the Street Tacos and Pork Chops. Both were delicious. read more

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Ordered the fried chicken sandwich special. I asked for the sauce on the side since I wasn't sure the spice level. At first, it was on the sandwich. But the server caught it before bringing it to me. They are very accommodating. My friend asked to have her chicken first the bring the waffle later. They had no problem doing it. I'm only giving 4 star because the regular menu is a little pricey. The location is great. Lots of free parking in the structure. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Chicken sandwich special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Met Garry Y and partner for dinner here as it was on my list to try. Free parking is available in the South Shore Market garage at Ward Villages and the restaurant is located in the street level on Auahi St. We were seated on a table on the left as they also have bar counter looking into the open kitchen. We decided to eat family style and decided on several appetizers and entrees. One of our selections, Abacargot (Pacific Abalone) was not available. Crispy Smashed Potatoes - ordered original. The potatoes were had a nice crispy crust and came with a side of ketchup. Tasty Crispy Brussel Sprouts - had capers, shoyu vinaigrette and topped with Parmesan. Nice crisp and flavors. Mahi Mahi Fish and Chips - beer battered local Mahi Mahi served with a yuzu tartar and green salad. Three pieces of fish which were not large and fries that had a lot of small pieces. This was not a memorable dish. MA-10 Meatloaf - meatloaf was topped with a gochujang sauce, sunny side up egg and garlic rice. This was delicious! Gochujang was a nice complement with a large scoop of garlic rice with steamed broccoli and kim chee. Would order this again. For dessert, we shared the Brulee'd Honey French Toast. It was a sweet bread topped with slices of fresh pineapple and strawberry, whipped cream, shredded coconut, honey, powdered sugar and two large scoops of vanilla ice cream. This was a very tasty and satisfying ending to our meal. Overall, we had a nice meal in a nice casual environment. Service was friendly but a little quirky. We had two waitresses serving our table and they would duplicate actions. One incident was after we ordered with one waitress, the other came and asked to take our orders. read more

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I randomly picked this place because of the decent Yelp rating but later on (too late), I saw it mentioned elsewhere as a "mildly expensive awful restaurant" due to the portions and the hidden fees (IIRC it was a 4% kitchen appreciation fee). We ordered the Lilikoi BBQ short ribs as an appetizer which came with 3 pieces - the red pickled onions and red cabbage went really well with the sweet passion fruit. It was very very sweet though! My SO was disappointed by the cider braised pork belly and apple pasta since it only had 5 mildly flavored pieces of pork belly. I'm not sure, but I think all pasta dishes are usually like that - mostly cheap pasta and not much of anything else. There wasn't much of an apple taste either. Our menus were also different which was a bit strange. Mine was missing a few items. Probably reprinted at some point and nobody caught the mistake. read more

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Met up with some friends here local to Honolulu who suggested this place. We had a great time and pretty good eats! The restaurant is fairly modern and clean. We tried the following: Deep fried deviled eggs - first time I've tried anything like this. They were good! Crispy brussels sprouts - they were perfectly crispy and seasoned. So good I think my kids would eat them. Teppan dirty rice - this rice was so good I forgot what protein we chose to have it served with - I think it was some sort of fish. MA-10 meatloaf - the fried egg was a nice touch. I'd come back to try more things. read more

Awesome place! There are so many good menu items to choose from. I was really torn on what to get , but the workers were so pleasant and helpful in helping me choose. They also checked on us often and wanted to make sure we were enjoying our meal. I am definitely making this a regular place. The environment is spacious, clean and very inviting. If you are reading this wondering where to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner...come here, you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

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Just a quick review of a HH experience that we had at Scratch Kitchen. We went to the venue located off the side street of Queen, although the address says 1170 Auahi. Small clean and simple venue with an open air atmosphere and an open kitchen. HH consisted of $3 off beer, $3 off house red and white wine, $5 well shots and an assortment of several HH foos items. I had the Honolulu beer works beer and a $5 Crispy smashed potatoes, and $12 Lilikoi BBQ Pork Ribs. Servers were friendly and attentive and it appears that all of the staff help each other on all of the tables. The beer was as expected, but was not filled up to the top as I was expecting. Probably was a 12 oz pour in a 16 oz glass. The potatoes were very good with a combination of slat, garlic and vinegar. You also have the option to add garlic truffle for $2 but did not partake. The ribs were served with a housemade likikoi BBQ sauce. Ribs were tender and plentiful and had a nice flavor to them. All in all a good experience and will be back to try the rest of the menu. HH is from 3-5 daily and they have an extended brunch menu every day until 5pm. read more

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The food tasted Absolutely phenomenal. The service took a bit, I waited at least 7-10 minutes before a waitress finally took my order but it was worth the wait. I sat at the bar. Got a Bloody Mary which was so delicious. And had the waitress surprise me with whatever she recommended which was the Chilaquiles. It did not disappoint. Honestly everything looked so good on the menu, I definitely already craving to come back sometime. Location is also a great area right in the heart of Ward. read more

Scratch Kitchen - Calentado - barbacoa, two over easy eggs (you choose how you like your eggs done) , garlic rice and chimichurri 1000/10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It was our first night in Honolulu and we walked over to Ala Moana to get dinner. We're so happy we chose Scratch Kitchen. We were seated right away (Monday night) and shared Lilikoi BBQ Pork Ribs and Grandule Rice, both of which were delicious. We also had a couple of La Berry Iced Teas, a nice refreshing drink. Service was friendly and attentive, making for an all around fun dinner. read more

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The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because alcohol wasn't available during our visit, even though there were bottles of wine displayed around the restaurant. It was surprising that a place this popular would have a lapse in their liquor license while staying open. Hopefully that gets sorted out soon! We came here after watching a YouTube reviewer rave about their unique Loco Moco. They were absolutely right! I've never had a Loco Moco served over garlic rice with cherry tomatoes before. It was a modern, delicious twist on the classic. That said, the portion was a bit small for the price. Also, our waitress mentioned it came with mac salad, but we didn't receive any. I even double-checked with my family, and they all heard the same thing. Just a small miscommunication, but worth noting. Overall, the food was great and I'm definitely coming back. Hopefully next time I can enjoy a nice Hawaiian cocktail with my Loco Moco! read more

Everything is amazing here!! My second favorite restaurant They maybe out of items because it's from scratch. Hopefully they got their liquor license figured out!! Breakfast is also amazing!! read more

Scratch Kitchen never disappoints! This is my 5th time here while on vacation, and I always find myself coming back for the Adobo Loco Moco, Chicken and Waffles, and the must-try Cream Brûlée French Toast. Every dish is packed with flavor and the service is always amazing. Just a heads up -- it gets packed on weekends and they don't take reservations, so I'd definitely suggest coming early. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Friendly staff and clean spacious dining area. Plenty of parking located in Ward Center parking garage. Food was perfectly done. read more

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My husband and I came here on a sunday night and had a good time! We ordered the Mahi Mahi fried fish and chips and a burger. I thought that the food was good and portions were perfect! While a little on the pricier side, we would definitely come back. read more

Went there for brunch and left very satisfied. First of it's always nice when there is parking garage nearby and the parking is free especially in Hawaii. So that definitely got us off to a good start. They don't take reservations and we needed our whole party there to be seated. I wanted so many items on the menu and glad we came as a big party so I got to try several things. The pics got me with the Milk N Cereal pancakes but they were actually too sweet for my liking.l but looked so pretty. The kids loved it though. The Brûlée'D French toast was bomb! Would definitely order this again. Wanted to try the pork chop so got it as an appetizer and it was crisp, juicy and seasoned perfectly. The loco moco adobo was also pretty bomb definitely finished this up and left no scraps on the plate. The kids and adults loved the bacon Mac n cheese. Great brunch spot and good service. read more

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