I've enjoyed eating at various Aloha Stacks locations for the past decade as they've opened more and more locations. I finally had a chance to eat a very late breakfast on a weekday at their restaurant located at The Bluffs shopping center. The interior is about the smallest of any Aloha Stacks I've been to. While there are minimal tables indoors, there are many under a huge covered patio to the side plus a few more tables under umbrellas in front. It was nearly noon and I had no problem finding an indoor table after ordering at the counter. I ordered a plate of regular French toast with side containers of coconut syrup along with a serving of Portuguese sausage and an iced mocha latte. My food and drink were delivered to my table in a few minutes. By the way, all the staff here are so cheerful and helpful! My French toast was done perfectly - 3 pieces cut in half. Although it's not on the menu (I guess it's a secret item), I always ask for coconut syrup when I order French toast or pancakes. It comes very creamy in the containers but once spread, it semi-liquifies into a syrupy consistency and is DELICIOUS! Be sure to ask for it and give it a try. I am a huge fan of their Portuguese sausage. It balanced the sweetness of my French toast and has excellent flavor with a hint of spiciness. The iced mocha was good with a strong chocolate taste, more so than coffee. I've loved every meal I've had at different Aloha Stacks locations and this one is no exception. read more

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Cheap, terrible, horribly cooked food. You might as well be at a bad Dennys. The food looks like something you get at a camping trip, had to send back an order of eggs benedict twice because the cook doesn't know how to properly cook eggs. The potatoes were old, cold and were clearly warmed up and not freshly cooked...this was a HUGE dissappointment for a $25 meal. Even the coffee was luke warm and the place is messy. They can't keep up, need more staff. Garbage was overflowing, it's not a good place to eat. Luckily for them, they're one of the ONLY places to eat around here in the morning. read more

It was our first time trying this restaurant since moving to California. I spent time in Hawaii when I was younger, so I was excited to have some of my favorite food again. We arrived early, around 7 AM. The ube pancakes were great, and the loco moco gravy was very flavorful. However, the service was not good, especially after spending about $90 for breakfast for two. It felt like we could have had a better experience serving ourselves. The restaurant was also very cold because the door was left open, which made our food get cold quickly. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco, Portuguese sausage - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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This is what I love about traveling! Finding spots like this! I know I'm in SoCal, but this took me back to hawaii. The kalbi and eggs were great. The kalbi marinade wasn't too strong for bfast. Was really good. The Ube pancakes were so good. Just like I had in hawaii! Service was really friendly and the experience overall was great. I know this is a chain but wow I'll be back. read more

Stacks Pancake House - This is why I love to travel!!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Best kept secret! I just learned that the Stacks' kid menu is also for those "not so hungry " - you can get French toast, waffle or pancake with bacon or sausage and an egg for just $9!! Such a deal! The cashiers are consistently cheerful as is their food at this casual breakfast place w a Hawaiian vibe. (Tator tots were $5 and super crispy and delicious.) read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kids or "not so hungry" meal - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Service was great even with a mixup on my order. Inside and outside seating. I really enjoyed the Ube Coconut pancakes. My dining companion had the breakfast burrito and lived the salsa. read more

We stopped by here after church for some breakfast. Wow! We absolutely loved it! My husband loves trying new places and loves spam. This was a perfect little place to go. It gets REALLY busy, so you want to try to come before the crowd hits or after. It's small but there is some outdoor seating as well. Would highly recommend giving this place a try! So yummy! read more

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My family affectionately call this joint BabyStacks. Food is always good all the way around. The waffle and French toast do not need any syrup. Who needs dead calories anyways! Just The Soft shell crab omelette was lightly flavored. It actually is a veggie omelette with a fried soft shell crab on top. It can get very busy in here especially on the weekends but the servers keep churning out the island love. When it comes to ambience big things can come in simple packages. I leave with more than I expect. Love is in the food. I would consider this a soul food. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Spicy chicken bacon waffle (front), Captain Mac Nut (left), new Soft shell crab omelette, turkey sausage patties, and scrambled eggs side. - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

you'd like pickup or dine there! There were lots of seating outside and it was a nice corner area. We ordered the Kalua pork Benedict and pancakes. The Benedict was really delicious! It was slightly salty in some parts but overall was such a delicious meal. Would love the potatoes to be crispier. They also had some really interesting items I'd lov read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kalua Pork Benedict - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

this is a great Hawaiian inspired brunch spot in the OC. to my knowledge, not much like it here! it's a casual setting where you order then sit at our table, but they're very quick with food. we went with our family and everyone loved what they got. some have even been back a few times. I got the chicken katsu loco moco. I enjoyed how there were multiple loco moco options. the chicken katsu was fried well. the gravy was a little bland and light in my opinion, could have used possibly some soy sauce or something else to make it a little more flavorful. my husband got the musubi and the katsu curry, both which he liked. they had some interesting specials like ribeye chilaquiles and omurice and prime rib loco moco, wish I could try those all too! read more

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Price is pretty good for the amount of food you get. We got our food pretty quick after we ordered. I like that there's a communal eating area outside in case your friends want other choices. I got the loco Moco with hamburger meat. The meat was a bit bland for me and had a ton of rice. My friend and I really liked their pancakes though! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco with hamburger patty - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Stopped by Stacks in Newport and ordered the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict and the Chicken Katsu Curry with a fried egg. The portions were solid and everything looked great coming out, but a few things missed the mark. The Kalua pork was flavorful and tender, but the eggs were overcooked, not the runny poached eggs you expect from a proper Benedict. They also barely used any hollandaise, which made the dish feel dry. The potatoes on the side were soggy and lacked that crisp texture you hope for. On the flip side, the chicken katsu curry was the better of the two dishes. Overall, the meal was just okay. Could be a great brunch spot with better execution and a little more attention to detail. read more

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Food and service was not good Food had no flavor And service was poor due the the server who brought out the food and didn't even apologize for spilling egg yolk on my leg and shoe I definitely wouldn't come back to this restaurant Save your money peeps!! read more

Stacks Pancake House - The server spilled egg on my shoe and table and didn't even apologize or wiped the table down - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I typically don't like going places that are overhyped, but this meal was so good and so worth it! Although the lines seem to be out the door, it went very quickly. We had our food super quick as well, and everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious! We were able to snag a table inside, but I can see that seating could be an issue here. I got the eggs, Benedict with pork, and my hashbrowns a little bit well done. Highly recommend ordering them a bit crispy! Also had a couple bites of the Ube pancakes, and they were so good warm! read more

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I came in right at opening on a Wednesday morning. Everything on the menu is an available and the service is great. You order first and then the food gets brought to your table. I ordered a plate with kalbi ribs, fried rice, and macaroni salad. I also got a side of kaula pork. Unfortunately the food was way too salty and I think they cooked it in way too much soy sauce making the bites into the ribs unpleasant. The macaroni salad was not great, hard noodles and bland. The pork was a bit better and you got a good serving for a side order. Other than that maybe other items are better, maybe I'll try pancakes next time. The restaurant is very clean and in a mall so plenty of parking. I also liked they played music with explicit versions lol read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kalua Pork - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Better location than the one in El Monte. Was in Orange County with my boyfriend for a staycation during Labor Day weekend and decided to give this location a try. It was definitely better. The kalbi was delicious, flavorful and tender. The eggs were cooked well, and runny. The loco moco was good. The beef patty itself was a bit overcooked and dry. Still had great flavor and egg was runny as well. Overall, great experience, lots of seating inside and outside. I do recommend sitting outside if you don't care about flys as inside was pretty warm. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kalbi & Eggs - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Was in town with the family and stumbled upon this gem while looking for a breakfast spot. Kids got pancakes, wife got breakfast sandwich and strawberry crepes and I ordered the loco moco. The food was delicious and the portions are big. The staff was so nice, they knew a lot of their customers by name. They treat everyone like family. I tried a bit off of my families plates and I loved everything. I highly recommend stacks if you're in the mood for some great breakfast. read more

Food tasted good and the quality was solid, but the service and presentation definitely need improvement. They served two large pancakes on a very small plate, which made it awkward to eat. When the pancakes were brought out, there were no utensils or syrup provided at the time so we had to wait for them, and we also never received a condiment basket. Small details like these really affect the overall dining experience. Good food, but service could be more attentive and organized. read more

First time trying our Stacks pancake house. We weren't too hungry so hubby and I decided to share a meat lovers omelette with spinach added and our side upgraded to Ube pancakes which came with 2 pancakes. I also ordered a Hot Hawaiian Latte to try. Everything was delicious. The pictures definitely taste as good as it looks. We came about 8:00 am on a Saturday morning and there was a good amount of people already. Good amount of seating inside but plenty of seating outside. You rode at the counter and then they bring your food out to you. Service was excellent efficient and food came out fairly quickly. My Hawaiian latte had to go back for a new one as my cup was filthy dirty! They were quick to replace it with a fresh one in a clean cup! I loved my Ube pancakes as it was just the right sweetness. The texture of the pancakes was similar to mochi pancakes so it made it even more yummy! You definitely want to try this place if you are in the area! read more

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I got the breakfast melt sandwich and loved it!! The egg is super fluffy and buttery, while the cheese pulls everything together. The bread is crispy and perfect too. Potatoes are crispy but soft in the inside. Portion size is great, however the dish is naturally a bit heavy/oily. As for seating, there is both indoor and outdoor seating! read more

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Food is always great and so with the service. For both the one in Newport ( Bison and McArthur) and the one in Irvine (Sand Canyon and Irvine Blvd(. Ambience is good for an above fast food restaurant with seats outside. Highly recommend these places! read more

Sunday brunch at Stacks was too good! Got here around 9:30 am ish and was surprised there wasn't a longer line to order! It was our first time here so we got the corned has beef loco moco and kalua pork eggs benedict with their hawaiian coffee (not pictured) Each dish was incredible! However, the potatoes on the eggs benedict could have had some more flavor. Just enough gravy and beef has with tasty cooked scrambled eggs. You order at front and take a number to whatever table you prefer, we chose outside seating since the weather was nice and the inside was a bit small. Highly recommend to try out for breakfast! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Corned Beef Hash & Eggs Kalua Pork Benedict - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Fun Hawaiian style restaurant. Delicious pancakes and breakfast sandwiches. It's your all day Hawaiian style eatery. I love their Loco Moco and Portuguese sausage dishes. You'll order at the counter, pay, get a number and the server will bring you your food. Cheers. read more

I love this place. The food is excellent, the people are great, the location is great. I hit them up whenever I'm in the area. Nice patio space to sit outside. Loco moco and the toffee French toast was our order this time. I'll crave it until I can make it back! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco with fried rice and guava toffee French toast - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We were in the area on business and finally had a chance to check out this spot. I went with the classic loco moco, rice, hamburger patty, gravy, and two fried eggs. The portions were just right. I do wish the gravy had a bit more depth; it didn't quite taste like a traditional mushroom gravy, but overall, it was still enjoyable. Next up were the ube coconut pancakes. I asked for the ube sauce on the side, which turned out to be the right move since it was served cold, not quite my thing if it had been poured over. The pancakes themselves were excellent, fluffy, flavorful, and something I'd definitely order again. A solid, filling breakfast spot. I'd absolutely come back for more. read more

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I remembered going to one of the locations and it was super busy. I just don't remember what i ordered. I didn't know there was another location literally one exit away and so I was happy that I had another one closer. This place was so good. I had the kalua pork eggs benedict, the Hawaiian Latte, and my friend got the waffle and chicken and something else I forgot. But we loved everything. It was so good and I definitely want to try more dishes like their pancakes. The other place had other items that had oxtail. I definitely wish this location had it. Very small restaurant for dining in and every table was taken. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I love going to Stacks for breakfast or brunch. I usually order their pancakes, but I decided to order their banana and Nutella crepe this time. I thought the presentation was simple and nice. The portion was perfect for me. I also do personally have a sweet tooth, so I thought it tasted really good with the combination of all the toppings and whipped cream. I also took a bite out of the crab fried rice and thought it tasted okay. It wasn't the best fried rice ever, but it does the job well. I do think it's tricky to utilize canned crab in dishes so I thought they did good (I'm assuming they don't use fresh crab). Service is great. I do wish they did clean our table before we sat down, but someone did clean it after we asked. I like going here because of the location. I enjoy sitting outside because of the weather and comfortable seating. read more

Found plastic in my omelette. Clearly cooks are rushing through the orders. No reason to be biting into plastic. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Plastic found in omelette - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We ordered the Loco Moco and Chicken Katsu. We arrived on Monday at 1pm, and it was decently busy but there was plenty of seating. Pros: - They have you order before sitting, so the process was quick. Didn't have to wait for a server to come to your table. - Food came out extremely quick. - The portions are generous. - The location was clean. Cons: - The food was lacking in flavor. The gravy from the loco moco should be the item that carries the dish, but it was unfortunately bland. As for the chicken katsu plate, the rice was perfectly cooked but again the Mac salad was lacking flavor. The sauce was also too tangy. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco Chicken Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Hungry? I hope so! Such an amazing breakfast! The outside seating is beautiful and clean. The staff are kind and patient. The service is efficient and the food is amazing! I highly recommend Stacks Pancake House if you need a warm fully belly to start your day! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast Melt Sandwich with Home Fries - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

My daughter and I decided to give Stacks a try for brunch after driving by numerous times on our way to the freeway. I ordered the guava toffee French toast and my daughter got the regular French toast. They were busy but there was plenty of seating both inside and outside. They were busy staff was friendly and there are plenty of options for any discerning palette. My daughter didn't feel the need to even put syrup on hers because it had a dusting of powdered sugar which she felt was good enough. The guava toffee French toast I got was delicious. It wasn't overly sweet and was a really nice surprise. I got the ube iced latte which was good, not sweet, but had a nice taste. We opted to sit outside which was great because we had a nice breeze. It was a nice noise level and were able to have conversation. We definitely will bring my husband and be back to try some other items. read more

Second time here -- still great! This was our second visit, and everything was just as good as the first time. Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Definitely recommend! read more

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As a local born and raised on the islands, I love to support this Hawaii inspired restaurant. My go to meal is the Kalua Pig Benedict, which I have had numerous time at a couple of this chain's locations. Unfortunately, my most recent visit to this location was not up to the standards I have grown to love. When I cut into the eggs, the yolk was hard and dry. I thought maybe it was just a mistake with my order. But when my friend cut into hers, it was the same. Then I saw a post on social media about how the eggs on their Benedicts are, and should be runny. read more

Bacon in my breakfast melt. I had asked to take out bacon for veggies. Receipt shows that as well. Got a lovely surprise mid bite. Spoke to worker and she said sorry. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Breakfast Melt Sandwich - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

super fast service and crazy good hawaiian food. always impressed with the eggs benedict!

I came here with my family for breakfast and was curious to see how similar it was to the Irvine location. I'm happy to say that both are very good! There was a bit of a line to order since this is an order and seat yourself restaurant. The workers were super nice and were quick to clean and serve the food when ready. I ended up ordering the chicken katsu curry with scrambled eggs and shared some tater tots and strawberries and cream pancakes. I enjoyed the chicken katsu curry as it had ample amount of curry and served right away so the chicken katsu was not soggy. The strawberries were super refreshing and the pancakes were nice and fluffy. The tater tots had the right amount of salt and crunch so there were no complaints there. The ambiance was very inviting and family friendly so it was very ideal for a weekend brunch with the family. I would say both this location and the Irvine location are very good and to try both if you get the chance! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Chicken katsu curry with scrambled eggs Tater tots Strawberry N' Cream Pancake - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Surprisingly not too crowded on a Sunday around 12. Still a bit of a line, but you order at the counter and then find a seat which is really fast. There's like 3 cleaning staff so tables clear quick too. Plenty of parking due to the chill plaza, better than the other location ( popular grocery/ omomo). Pricing is okay, thick portions for the pricing that is shareable. I was so surprised the food came out like 5 minutes after we sat down. Hamburger Loco moco: it was okay, a bit salty. One big flat patty with egg on top however you like it. Gravy on the runny side. Works well with some ketchup. Banana Nutella crepes: giant portion with lots of whip cream, not the crispy thin kind but typical American brunch style. You can probably split with 3 people. The whip cream melts fast so maybe get it without the cream lol Premium orange juice- still sweet but has the fresh oj flavor. Decent size for price as with their lattes as well The omelette was also a decent portion. This place doesn't have the most aesthetic food, but you can have spacious outdoor seating and fast service. The only concern you may have is that it's hard to get items after you leave the counter, the servers only focus on delivering food / the counter may have a line. But you can just take the takeout boxes or what's needed. There's self serve water cups inside. I would come back again and try more classic American food :) read more

This place is a small spot. You order before you sit down so it was a bit different than expected. Let's start with the food. The service is what it is. The loco moco. To be honest, coming from Hawaii, i was a bit disappointed. The meat was overcooked and dry. They stacked it with more rice than anything. The sunny side up eggs were a bit undercooked. The gravy wasn't too bad. I give it 2/5. The crab Benedict was flavorful and delicious. Wish it had more crab. I felt like I got skimped on the crab. The potatoes were cooked perfectly. The garlic sauce meshed perfectly with the eggs. I def give this a 4.5/5. The Spam Msubi was very good. It was super saucy but Ong it was good. I def recommend getting this! 5/5. The last is the Nutella strawberry crepe. This is good for two people. It was huge! Very sweet and it tasted perfectly. I give this a 5/5. read more

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Stack 'em up! Such good breakfast and lunch options! Coffee is amazing too. It's a perfect blend of Mexican, Hawaiian, and American classics. The pancakes are sooo fluffy, like Hawaiian clouds on a sunny day! We always visit this spot when we visit new port beach and you should too! read more

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Food is decent. Probably should had ordered one of their many choices of pancakes Had the Huevos Rancheros, they are served with potatoes and beans, that were very bland in flavor by the way. Nice location. I read more

Stacks Pancake House - Huevos rancheros - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California