I love this place, the food, the pies, and the Aloha spirit. If I lived here on the island, I would eat here everyday. "Till we eat again" read more

Known for their delicious pies in Wahiawa. If hubs didn't get a custard pie yesterday elsewhere I'd definitely take home their chocolate pie today. If you like fast simple comforting food you might like what they offer here. We both had the fried rice special which comes with an egg prepared to your choice of style and a hot dog split in half lengthwise, no substitutions. If I could get two strips of crispy bacon or Portuguese sausage instead I'd rate them 5 stars. The rice reminded me of how my mom's fried rice tasted and a little bit like Likelike from yesteryear. You order at the counter then wait at your table. They don't give you a number on a stand but deliver it to you in a jiffy. As we were leaving I saw a slew of items that you could order like baked spaghetti and more. Also at the outside window there is a menu of other items along with their pies. When I went up to get a piece of foil to cover my left overs I saw this guy with cooked scrambled eggs in a silver container in bulk scooping it into someone's order. No wonder your plate comes out fast. Bus your own table when you are done. read more

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Hamburger Steak Review The hamburger steak was solid overall. The meat itself was decent, though I've definitely had more tender versions--it leaned a bit on the firmer side. Still enjoyable, just not melt-in-your-mouth. What really made the dish stand out was the rich brown gravy. It tied everything together and added that comforting, savory depth you want from a classic plate. The mac salad was a highlight--creamy, well-balanced, and honestly one of the better sides on the dish. Overall: Good comfort food, with the gravy and mac salad carrying the experience. read more

Sunnyside - Chamber steak $17 for this plate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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I had an eye appointment in Wahiawa, so decided to drop in at this locals favorite spot. The order: Son son: Waffle which came out hot and crunchy on the outside and soft interior Daddy's order: Teri Steak Plate Lunch with Mac Salad and sauce all over the rice. The Teri steak had that great sweet umami blast. Some prices were tender and soft, but there were a few chewy pieces mixed in. Service was on point, came in, greeted with a smile, ordered, sat down, and food was out in a jippy. The interior seating area is cute and honey vibe with a view of the kitchen. We'll definitely come back if we are on this side of the island. read more

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This little mom and pop breakfast spot in Wahiawa is truly a hidden gem. It's the definition of a true local roots business... you can feel it from the moment you walk in. Everyone is so friendly. There is a small seating area and you order at the counter. There's no real sit down service and food is served on paper plates, but the quality for the price is what you come for. The fried rice special comes with one egg and hot dog and was pretty good, not amazing though. I was however, super impressed with the pancakes. Genuinely, I think it was the best pancakes I've ever had in my life! The batter is so tasty. They're so light and fluffy yet the edges have a little crisp to it. The chocolate pie was homemade, super fresh and so rich and creamy. In my opinion, come here for their pie and pancakes! Wow what a standout! read more

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Update 8-8-25. Didn't know what to eat so I remembered when I review themway back then I said let's eat pancakes . My husband said let's go. So I did order their pancake and a bacon and egg sandwich. They ask how I wanted the egg I said easy over boy that was a mistake yolk gushing out of the sandwich dripping too. Lots of bacon but only thing the bread was crumbly not too fresh and not to soft. When I was biting into the sandwich everything was falling out. Oh well... Now for the pancake it was good light and fluffy not heavy. The kind of pancake I like. Will go back and order it again. The service was excellent they come to your table with the food you order and even bring the utensils if you forgot to take them after you pay. read more

Sunnyside - Bacon and egg sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Welcome to the remodeled interior of comfort, country, down to earth ambiance for dine in B & L from 6 AM-1 PM! I thought it was amazing to have the entire dining area to myself for 25 mins. Where are all the early morning risers? Free parking in private lot. Take out window is open from 6 AM-2 PM. You're welcome to call in your to go orders for B/L and their pies. Big thank you to all the employees from kitchen to front of the house crew for excellent customer service and delicious meal. Dine in: Order and pay first with the employee at the register. Payment methods accepted are cash, debit and credit card. No extra fees. Offer 10% disc with presented, valid military ID. Server will bring meal(s) to where you're seated. Help yourself to choice of stainless steel or recyclable utensils and cutlery. Help yourself to paper cups pending on your choice of fountain Coca Cola beverage(s). I loved the multitude of flavors from fried rice with oozing sunny side egg and tasty, grilled, open face hot dog! I'm not really a fan of hot dogs. Not heavy and not oily. Sorry peeps, no substitutions. Next time I shall preorder their whole apple, pear-peach and blueberry cream pies. All of their pies are yummy with sturdy crusts pending on preferences. read more

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Decided to pick up a pie and have Breakfast. We order a chocolate cream pie for our upcoming party. Also ordered two bacon and egg sandwiches. The sandwiches was delicious. Full of bacon, lettuce and one egg. The over easy egg just burst in your mouth. we shared one piece of pancakes. My wife and I thought this was one of the best on the island. Enjoy read more

Sunnyside - one pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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First time trying Sunny side, to begin I walked in because our family wanted to dine in, there was only 2 people inside eating and grateful they weren't crowded, I stood at the register for a few minutes and wasn't greeted and no one made eye contact with me and about 5 workers walked passed me, I didn't know if I could just seat myself, only one guy approached and asked what I wanted to order, asked if we can dine in for a party of 6, without saying yes or no I was told "you order here and you choose your table" I said okay and just sat myself. The place was small, they offer take out from the window outside and they did have a table outside, the decor was cool and is air conditioned. While ordering, my dad got an Eggs Benedict and he was asked how he wanted the egg?? Totally confused cause typically an Eggs Benedict has a poached egg, but my dad didn't know what it was called and he told the gyal that they could make how they usually would, she responded "so how would you like the egg?" He just ordered it as over easy, after paying she said that the drinks/condiments/utensils were self serve, which I didn't mind. When our food was brought to the table, the food looked mid but the Eggs Benedict was terrible, the plate was messy and the hollandaise sauce was not correct, it tasted too sour and just looked sad honestly, we ordered a loco moco, the patty was small and it was mostly rice, but the prices were good however not worth it if this is there quality of food, during our experience my little brother asked the server if he could have ketchup and instead of telling him that it was at the front to grab, he was ignored and she walked away. Our family were told that they had very good pies and my grandma had ordered the blueberry/chocolate/apple and honestly they were okay nothing exciting, when we finished eating I assumed we also had to clean up after ourselves as well so I trashed our paper plates and the utensils weren't disposable so I thought to leave the utensils on the table but when I got to the trash there was a bucket to put the utensils in, I didn't know how to feel about it but it was laughing moment. Overall I wouldn't go back, Wahiawa locals have told me this place isn't the same and I wished I knew what that meant but I wanted to love this place it just came down to the service/food that was disappointing. read more

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Get your pie fix here! This place is famous for their delicious pies! But, get there early before they sell out! We love their Chocolate Cream Pie! But, they do have other fruit pies and even a Chocolate Haupia pie! We visited here after going to the Christmas Tree Farm nearby. Besides pie, they're known for their plate lunches & breakfast items. Their menu is huge so there's something for everyone! We got a variety of things. Here's what we got: 1. Loco Moco: my dad ordered this and it came with lots of dark gravy with an egg on top. He devoured it so fast! 2. I ordered corned beef hash with eggs & hash browns. Everything was so flavorful! The eggs had lots of butter! The hash browns were thin and crispy. 3. My hubby ordered Chicken Cutlet but he was disappointed to see there was no gravy on it! I'm not sure if you have to ask for gravy? He said the chicken was flavorful but, still needed a sauce. 4. Fish Sandwich: My mom ordered this & it was okay. It was just a fish patty with tartar sauce & lettuce. Overall, if you're in the Wahiawā area during breakfast/lunch, be sure to pick up a pie and plate lunch! read more

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Great local spot for plate lunch and brunch. My family loves coming here for the pancakes, they make them so good there!

First time here for lunch. Cashier and all the staff greeted us and was very friendly. She gave us the rundown and recommendations of the menu. I met the owner Lucy and daughter Laura. They gave us a brief history of the restaurant. We had fun and laughter with a little magic entertainment. It had a nice comfortable and relaxing ambiance. Parking was easy right in front. We had the Pork Chop and Hamburger Steak plate. Both were outstanding and flavorful. They really smothered the onions over the pork chop, so good! Portions were good size with leftovers for another meal. And of course, we couldn't leave without ordering chocolate pudding pie. That topped it off, so delicious! I will surely be back and try other menu items soon. read more

Sunnyside - Pork Chops - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Ableist establishment! Refused to sit me and my service dog because 'it has to be a seeing eye dog'. I told her my dog was for mobility support and refusing to serve me was illegal and they would be reported and they did not care! Absolutely disgusting and ignorant behavior. read more

Portuguese sausage and fried rice were surprisingly bursting with flavor, while the presentation did not seem so. It was absolutely delicious! The waffle was about in par with other waffles, nothing special, but loved the homie and cozy ambiance. Definitely a local family restaurant feel and service reflected as such. Would definitely go again for the sausages and fried rice! read more

Sunnyside - Waffle, French toast, Portuguese sausage, fried rice, egg, Jasmine rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Food was nothing special. Service was good. Dining area is pretty small. Chairs and tables are very close together. They have a bathroom in the restaurant, which is convenient. Overall, just an okay breakfast place. read more

The food was great and the ambiance was very cute and pleasant. It was like coming into a large family home and enjoying food with every condiment you might need sitting out on a table for self serve. The staff there were very nice and their service was excellent. read more

Everything was delish and your food is ready really fast! Chocolate cream pie! Don't sleep on that! ONO! Actually all the pies there are amazing! read more

Gee, I was so wanting to try Shige's Saimin in Wahiawa that I convinced Jamie W. to take a 90-minute ride on a public bus to get there from Waikiki. It was delicious and worth it (review: https://yelp.to/ZIMH533vrM), but then we found we had a half-hour before the return bus. I had recalled from a local vlogger that this was the place to get some homemade pie. Well, it sounded like a good way to kill time. It took us about fifteen minutes to walk over to this modest breakfast cafe. Indeed they had five different pies on display, and slices were sold at $5 a piece. Jamie and I shared two slices - the perfectly cut Pear-Peach (photo: https://yelp.to/XiAqQvijFW) and the fallen apart Blueberry Cream (photo: https://yelp.to/4p7JbxTw7m). Didn't matter because they were both delicious, but man, we have to catch the bus. Gulp. FOOD - 4 stars...very good homestyle pie...they know how AMBIANCE - 3 stars...just a plain coffee shop SERVICE - 3 stars...rather unspirited TOTAL - 4 stars...not worth 90 minutes on a bus but if you happen to be in town... RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc read more

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Sunnyside has been in the same spot for years..I believe ownership has changed but the food is still good and somewhat affordable....Define "affordable" mostly less than gyppies. There is a small indoor dining area not sure if it was airconditioned but it must have been or I probably wouldnt have stayed... If I recall correctly there is an outside window and inside window to order. IF its grab and go then you would use the outside window. Menu is various plate lunches .... Burgers...in most parts the usual local fare...The staff was cool..place seemed clean..not sure if had public Benjo but pretty sure would have to have... So if the locals been coming here for years you know its gotta be worth going to.. read more

Bought a blueberry cream pie (whole.) Crust is flaky and tasty. Cream filling perfect.....not too sweet. Blueberry topping, lots of big crunchy blueberries , was superb. Very best blueberry cream pie I have ever had. We will return to try their other pie selections! read more

Needed a sit down breakfast. Since I haven't been in this area and wanted something other than McDonald's, Jack In The Box, or Wendy's. A local suggested Sunnyside. I was going to the courthouse and it's located right across the street, so why not. Ordered a local favorite, Loco Moco. Yeah I should have ordered one of their specialty. But was just hungry and tired. Service was order at counter and have a seat. Had to get my own coffee which was strong and good. Like it that way. Was served from an airpot, so it way scalding hot. After eating, I wished I order the plate lunch instead. Serving was too small for my belly, and the plate lunch looked plentiful. Burger was excellent, not a hockey puck, tender and easy to eat. Gravy is great and not watery. And THICK!, not dribbling like some places. Overall, I would have given 5 stars if the serving matched what I paid. Serving size may have been skewed in my mind as I was comparing with others. But the taste sure made up for the size disappointment. Yes, will return. But might order a double, as double the price will make it a plate lunch, not breakfast read more

You have to try their pork chop! Two big juicy soft chops w/ brown gravy. Indoor seating, as well as two picnic tables outside overlooking a field. read more

We were looking for a local place and boy did we find it!! Simple local Hawaiian fare served by a lovely group of ladies!! I had the Loco Moco (I'm now on a quest to find the best!) and my spouse had the Fried Rice Special! The food was served quickly and hot! Food was tasty and filling! Definitely recommend!! read more

Sunnyside - Loco Moco- the gravy was delish!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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I love breakfast. I can't start my day without breakfast. And Coffee Since someone was craving fried rice, a suggestion was made to call in a takeout order of fried rice. I voiced my preference for the fried rice special. Love the taste of the bacon bits and tiny spam generously incorporated into their fried rice. The taste of the fresh green onions sprinkled on top. When we dine there, it has a quaint old diner feel. Service is always fast and friendly. Their pies are so delicious but that deserves a separate review read more

Sunnyside - Fried rice special with sunny side egg with a hotdog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Came here as a spur of the moment thing after dropping our dog off to the Oahu SPCA. Wasn't expecting much until we seen that it was a little building on its own. I thought it was just another hole in the wall. But This place has its own location and parking... & I must say, if I lived closer this would be my go to place! We ordered the Fried rice special, waffles with strawberries and eggs with bacon and fried rice. The portion that they give and the price that everything is at is definitely worth it! Everything being delishes is a plus. :) The whole location and inside just brings me back to some nostalgia when I was younger. Reminds me so much of the beach and old Hawaii days. The workers are super nice and friendly. We did let them know it was our first time and she gave us some time to look over the menu. Love the name "Sunny Side" and I can't wait to come back like a bunch of Their regulars today. They knew them by name! read more

Sunnyside - Fried rice special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Charming Cafe Best pancakes & hamburger steaks ever! We breakfast & lunch there just for those 2 special items. Staff is wonderfully accommodating. read more

Excellent Service. Food is delicious place is clean. Now they have points awards. Staff is always friendly. So come on by

This family run restaurant is located in Wahiawā and it was clean and people are very friendly. It is like going to eat at your uncle or auntie house and they cooked food for you. So it was not fancy and you get what you ordered. This was our first time here and after we ordered, we noticed people are coming here for hotdog fried rice. So I plan to try that next time. The only downside is they're using everything paper plates and no real plates. I wish they would consider using real dishes. read more

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A recommend restaurant from my sister, a restaurant in Wahiawa, known for their delicious variety of pies. Ample parking lot when not to busy. Dine in or take out service, You order inside from a menuboard, condiments & utensils are self service along soft serve Coke products & water. Food comes out on paper plates and is very good & you can see from our pictures. Waitress staff & cashier are very friendly & helpful.Good simple ambiance no frills@ reasonable prices! Excellent chocolate crème pie & loved the fresh fries & Mahi sandwich. Looking forward to a return visit anytime of the day! read more

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Love the convenience of this spot. Locals at Wahiawa hospital recommended Sunnyside for a quick bite. There were so many yummy things to choise from but I picked the liver &onions because... its not usually a choice anywhere else. The liver was Not overcooked so not fry and tough. The onions were sautéed and sweet. They topped it all off with a giant slice of bacon! Service was friendly and fast - at least at the outside counter. You can also eat as a sit down if you want. I had an awesome lunch!!!! Im looking forward to trying some breakfast next time! read more

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I love mom and pop stores/ local businesses...haven't been here in years and looks like they renovated. The workers were so friendly. Bathroom was clean and I went at a good time not much people so I could sit and eat my food. I just got a basic breakfast with spam eggs and rice. read more

I hope this spot stays forever! Our favorite breakfast joint!! Service is always fast and friendly. read more

Sunny Side is an iconic restaurant, serving the Wahiawa community since 1977. It offers comfort food and freshly baked pies, especially their popular chocolate cream and peach-pear pies. Owners were the Niino and Shimonishi families that made this old school restaurant where the community congregated for breakfast each morning. Here it becomes interesting. With the lease coming up for renewal, the owners closed the restaurant on 3/31/18 and decided to sell this business, together with its recipes, to its employees, Britania Fajardo and Evangeline Yuen. On 10/5/19, the employees opened up their own restaurant around the corner on California Ave., using the same recipes, under the name of Tanya's Pies and Grill. The Niino and Shimonishi families had a change in heart and decided to reopen Sunny Side in the same location in July 2020, much to the surprise of everyone. Using their same recipes, here you have two different restaurants within a block away, serving the same menu items and freshly baked pies and using the same recipes. I guess this is good for competition, as well as having a sufficient inventory for customers, i.e., if one restaurant runs out, go to the other one for the same thing. While I haven't been to Tanya's, I would imagine either restaurant tweaking the recipes to make it their own; however, the recipes, as is, are what made Sunny Side a part of the Wahiawa community. This review is for Sunny Side, as I have eaten their menu items and their pies (I have yet to visit Tanya's). Sunny Side excels in its breakfast menu, serving loco moco, pancakes, French toast, waffles, eggs Benedict, eggs with breakfast meats, and its popular fried rice special with one egg and hot dog. They also serve lunch items that include sandwiches (burgers, BLT, bacon/egg, mahi, teri beef) and plate lunches (chicken cutlet, liver and onions, fried noodles, teri chicken, pork chops, hamburger steak, teri steak, tonkatsu, mahi, fried shrimp). And you can't leave until you've tried their pies (apple, pear-peach, choc cream, blueberry cream, apple, banana, choc haupia). Over the years when I was working in town, co-workers who had to do site visits in Wahiawa would always return to the office with Sunny Side pies to share with the office. It was a given that whoever went to Wahiawa, would always return with a pie, which we all devoured in no time! We've tried the following: * Fried rice. Excellent and tasty, non-oily fried rice with bits of bacon, spam, and green onions (optional). A winner in my books! Go early to get this, as our most recent visit there about one hour before closing, they ran out of their fried rice. * Corned beef hash with egg. Great proportion of corned beef to the potatoes and minced round onions! Generous, thick portion that was excellent in taste! Optional gravy over hash, and surprisingly good! * BBQ hamburger. Thick homemade burger that was soft and flavorful with a teri sauce. * Pear-peach pie. Although canned pears and peaches are used, this pie is excellent in taste, not overly sweet, and holds up well. Double crusted, so very buttery and flaky crust when warmed up in a toaster oven. * Chocolate cream pie. For chocolate lovers, so very creamy, not overly sweet, and flavorful with a buttery and flakey crust! Counter staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. They are willing to accommodate any special requests. Go early to get their lunch specials and popular breakfast items, such as their fried rice, as they do sell out. The restaurant interior is clean and well kept. Diners are respectful in cleaning up their tables after their meal. Nice, cozy and comfortable interior that seats about 30, with regulars oftentimes knowing each other in the community. Prices are kept reasonable by minimum serving and bussing of tables. For dine-in, you order at the counter, then wait for your order after getting your table. Water in paper cups, utensils, napkins, and condiments are self-service. As your food orders are served on paper plates, you buss your own tables by disposing your own plates. Hours of operation are from Tues to Sat, 6a to 2p, Sun closed. Free parking available fronting the restaurant in its own private lot. Located next to Fred Wright Park and across from the district courthouse. Glad that Sunny Side found its way back into the Wahiawa community, as they have established themselves there for the past 77 years! Always a great stopover for brunch or for a pie when in Wahiawa! Support local! read more

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Visited for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Staff was nice and friendly. Fast service, delicious food. Ordered loco Moco, BBQ Burger and fried noddles. Food came out in less than 5 minutes. read more

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We were so fortunate to score the last Chocolate Cream Pie. OMG, soft creamy filling, that is melt in your mouth good. Crumbly, flaky crust.....so good. The pie was not too sweet, just the right amount of yummy sweetness and chocolate goodness on top of a custard filling. read more

I expect a restaurant or coffee shop to have good food and coffee. That is their business. But I also expect good service. I just wanted a breakfast burrito and when I went in to order one at 6am, I was curtly informed they don't serve breakfast burritos till 7am. Fine, I come back at 6:56, asking if I can put in an early order for 7. NOPE! We can't take orders till 7! Really? You can't like write it down,, get it started and then ring it up a few minutes later? Wow! read more

Friendly service but to be honest, the food is just okay. Nothing really special about the breakfast I had. I've had better loco mocos. The thing that really brought my review down a few stars are the constant flies flying around us as we eat. Definitely one of my turn offs. Feels dirty and I don't like waving the flies away as I am eating my food. read more

Yummy, reasonably priced breakfast and lunch spot. Limited menu and limited hours (6am-2pm) but I can imagine Sunnyside having a large following for nearby locals who are in need of their local grind fix! Today, the wife and I ordered 2 breakfast plates with fried rice - one with Portuguese sausage and the other with corned beef hash (well done), plus a side order bacon. Everything was on point, as far as the expected flavors and portion. Price point for a fast take-out is fair, just keep in mind there is a significant up-charge to substitute fried rice ($3). With that said, we are fully satisfied with our breakfast, as well as the quick, friendly service we received at the take-out window. Enjoy! read more

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Sunnyside Bakery a long time favorite located in Wahiawa. Typical bakery design, staff and management friendly, fast, and efficient. Known for their pie's especially the banana and chocolate pies. Definitely worth the trip to Wahiawa. read more

Sunnyside - Apple Pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Haven't been here since the pre-covid era. They really fixed it up inside since then. The interior decorations are so cute. Makes you feel at home. As far as the food goes, the best way to describe it...homestyle and comfort food. Friendly and quick service too. A must for anyone looking for a good priced meals. read more