Sweet Corner Café in Oahu was absolutely incredible. We ordered all gluten free items, and everything was perfect. The orange chicken was crispy, flavorful, and coated in the perfect sauce. The coconut shrimp was amazing, and the tempura chicken was so good that you would never guess it was gluten free. We also had the pineapple sausage, gluten free fried rice, and locally sourced organic eggs, and every single item was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. Chelsea, our waitress, was on top of everything from start to finish. She was funny, kind, and very educational when explaining the food items and their preparation processes. After running a half marathon today, I was exhausted, and Chelsea genuinely lifted my spirits. It is rare to find gluten free food this good, especially fried items with such great texture and flavor. Sweet Corner Café exceeded every expectation. This place is a must visit in Oahu, whether you eat gluten free or not. Sweet Corner Café in Oahu was absolutely incredible. We ordered all gluten free items, and everything was perfect. The orange chicken was crispy, flavorful, and coated in the perfect sauce. The coconut shrimp was amazing, and the tempura chicken was so good that you would never guess it was gluten free. We also had the pineapple sausage, gluten free fried rice, and locally sourced organic eggs, and every single item was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. Chelsea, our waitress, was on top of everything from start to finish. She was funny, kind, and very educational when explaining the food items and their preparation processes. After running a half marathon today, I was exhausted, and Chelsea genuinely lifted my spirits. It is rare to find gluten free food this good, especially fried items with such great texture and flavor. Sweet Corner Café exceeded every expectation. This place is a must visit in Oahu, whether you eat gluten free or not. read more

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My sister was in town and wanted to try Sweet Corner Cafe. I was apprehensive at first because of the location which could be categorized as hidden. Its location was a mystery and the way the food disappeared off our plates was the magic. We were met with love and we were served love in our to go containers. We ordered house fried noodles, orange chicken, house fried gyoza, vegetarian spring rolls with sides of white rice and various, delicious tea drinks. I have never had bacon in my fried noodles before and I know bacon makes most things taste better but this was truly the cherry on top. I loved the noodles. I love thin noodles like angel hair pasta and finally I've found a place that serves a thin fried noodle. It was delicious. The orange chicken was hot and tasty and we didn't get any fatty pieces which made it perfect!! That's huge to my family. Speaking of which, I have a big family we're talking 8 people and the portions at this place were delightfully generous. You might be buying dinner today but you'll likely have lunch for tomorrow too! I don't know what they put in the drinks but I am hooked. My goodness! Iced-Cool Liquid happiness for my tongue, throat, stomach and soul. I was upset when it was gone. I'm still upset. This place is truly off the beaten path but worth the effort to find and dine. Drive directly down the alley when you see the Sweet Corner Cafe sign on the corner(keep your eyes peeled). Go all the way down, you'll be able to turn around and there's parking along a building. read more

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The ice teas and coffee are very addicting. So far we had fried noodles,orange chicken,chocolate croissants, Portuguese sausage and eggs,pineapple sausage and eggs, and gyoza which were delicious. Chelsea is a bubbly server that made you feel comfortable for first time customers. I'm sure she treats everyone equally for repeat customers too. I am still figuring out why they stay in this location. They could be upgraded, serve more than five tables and the customers would not have to listen to barking dogs ( dog boarding downstairs). I will return for a take out next: try their chicken plate and Portuguese tart. read more

It is all about family at Sweet Corner Cafe. They are so nice there and the food is healthy and delicious. read more

Sweet Corner Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

The manager of this little, tucked-away cafe is super-duper nice and really does go above and beyond to make her customers feel welcomed and appreciated. The portions are are massive and the food is very hearty. I can't recommend this locally-owned cafe enough. Their menu is largely gluten-free. read more

Always love the food and service! Mahalo Chelsea for your hard work and sincerity! First time trying the Gluten Free Orange Chicken. They use tapioca powder for the batter. It's Excellent! Beef Gyoza and Szechuan noodles is always my go-to favorite. Iced Teas are a Must-try! MAHALO! read more

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This place is the epitome of a hidden gem, mom-and-pop spot! + Food: I came for the egg tarts, but they have a wide range of stuff on their menu: from main dishes, to desserts, to lemonades and milk tea. The egg tarts were great, 8/10: great fillings, but the bottom was a bit soft. They were freshly baked tho which I really appreciate!! + Space and service: Amazing service! She was super sweet and even gave me a lemonade for the wait. It's a small restaurant with some seatings. Not too hard to find, just follow the signs downstairs. Plenty of street parkings. read more

Sweet Corner Cafe - Portuguese Custard Tarts 3 Pack - Comfort Food Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Lunch in Aiea, Hawaii... If you're good at following GPS directions, you'll be able to find Sweet Corner Cafe. It's located deep in the industrial area of Halawa Valley - across from Menehune Water. Note: I've wanted to visit ever since I read Glen's Review of the Day (ROTD)! I parked on the steep driveway, right at the entrance to the building. After walking down a hallway, I found the cute café with the helpful signs. Chelsea was the very friendly, efficient server. She showed me the menu online, explained everything, and was a good conversationalist. I ordered the Matcha Lemonade which came in a BPA-free reusable bag. It was on the sweet side, so I added some water. I needed hydration anyway! My lunch was the Spring rolls, fried in avocado oil. They didn't seem greasy at all, but we're crunchy! The baby spinach was locally grown and fresh! The Portuguese Egg Tart had a flakey crust and dense filling. It was a nice dessert! As I was leaving, Chelsea gave me a complimentary bag of Hibiscus Lemonade. It was refreshing! Thank you! read more

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So sweet corner is an experience. It's not for everyone, but it definitely has a following due to their relatively large gluten free menu and friendly service. My friend who is gluten free wanted me to join her for breakfast one morning. I thought she was joking when she told me where it was and thankfully she met me on the street and we walked in together. It's eclectic in a weird way and there are a lot of cats In the area. It was easy enough to find street parking, which I would recommend because the driveway down to the parking lot is steep steep. The lady who runs the place, I think her name is Chelsea, is super friendly. She is on a first name basis with my friend and stops to ask questions and listen. The menu is kind of Chinese, but there are a lot of non Chinese things too. I ordered the waffle and chicken. It was interesting. Not bad, and I liked the waffle a lot. My friends got the coconut shrimp with fried noodles and the orange chicken with fried rice. I totally get that it's hard to find gluten free restaurants and that this place is catering to the gluten free community. It's nice. For me, I don't think it was the best food I've ever had, but I appreciated the friendly service and I liked my drinks a lot. I had the Hong Kong style milk tea and one of the lemonades. They were both served in a cool reusable bag that we were encouraged to take home and reuse. I definitely want to come back to try the egg tarts. I read in someone's review that the owners are from Macau. I kind of wish they offered the fusiony Portuguese rice dishes from Macau I've had only a couple times and crave soooo much. It's a cool experience, just be prepared to wait awhile for food. read more

Chelsea is what makes this place the best! Amazing service! She makes you feel like she has known you forever and makes you feel special. The food was so yummy and amazing. I would go back a million times as long as Chelsea is there. She made our last day feel so special! Even took some dumplings to go. read more

Sweet Corner Cafe - Comfort Food Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

The food and drinks were amazing the service was great and I will definitely be back and recommend you try it. read more

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Sweet Corner Café was one of the highlights of my trip to Hawaii. I have celiac, and their gluten-free orange chicken was incredible! I haven't had orange chicken in over 10 years! The fried rice was also so amazing. Chelsea was so kind and helpful and made the experience even better!! I went twice during my trip and will absolutely be back next time I'm in Hawaii. read more

Sweet Corner Cafe - Gluten free Orange Chicken + Fried Rice - Comfort Food Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

This place is unbelievable. It is worth taking time to go out of the way to try it. Delicious food and amazing service. When you arrive go down the driveway and it is to your left. It is certainly a hole in the wall but not one to be missed!!! Get the Portuguese tarts!! read more

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This place earns its reviews! We almost didn't go in from the outside, but were so glad we did. The waitress learned all of our names and became part of the family. Each course was incredible. I don't usually like orange chicken and it was delicious. Our au pair orders fried rice everywhere and says it was the best she's ever had. We fought over if the chicken, poke, veggie roles or gyoza were the best. Everything was super delicious. The drinks were clever and refreshing. Don't be fooled by the outside. Highly recommend checking it out. read more

10/10 on the chicken and waffles, 10/10 on the orange chicken, 10/10 on the pink lemonade and the purple lemonade, 10/10 fried rice, and 1000/10 on the Portuguese tarts. The Portuguese tarts were insane. I ate these in Lisbon, Portugal and something similar in Paris last summer, they don't even compare. If this place scales, coco-puffs better watch out. Overall the quality of food is very high. You probably can't go wrong with any dish here. Food service from Chelsea was exceptional. Chelsea is not like anyone I've ever met before. She has a superpower for people. Ambiance is interesting. You get the feeling that you're lost and then when you find the place, it's a nice little spot to enjoy a nice meal. Looking forward to seeing this restaurant grow into something more and potentially expand. If not, put this up there with the heavy hitter mom and pops restaurants all around O'ahu. read more

Absolutely wonderful food and service! The food was to die for. I highly suggest the poke bowl local style it's wonderful. One of my go to brunch stops. read more

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I had the fried noodles, and I ate a very generous portion in one sitting. Food was very tasty! Service was excellent. The location was hard to find but well worth the hunt! read more

We love finding cute hidden gems around Hawaii and this is definitely one of them. This place is a literal hole-in-the-wall cafe in the back of Halawa serving some delicious comfort foods and drinks. Highly recommend trying the fried noodles but they have fresh poke bowls too which we will try the next time They are practically a one man show with Chelsea, the owner, running around with 3 chefs cooking in the back. So please be patient and kind because she was the sweetest person ever! I think out of everything we ate, we loved the house fried noodles the best. read more

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Such amazing friendly service and food! I ordered orange chicken, gluten free shrimp tempura, roast chicken, noodles, gyoza, fried rice and a variety of their teas and drinks. Portions are generous so I have leftovers too! Thank-you, you're the best! read more

If you're not a cat person this isn't your place. We never even sat down to try the food which might be good or not, but the smell was just too overpowering to think about eating read more

Went on a Saturday morning, a much more successful hunt for the place than a weekday when my son and I tried to find it. There was parking available because the place is nestled among many industrial warehouse type of businesses. When we went on a weekday, we couldn't find a parking spot. When we got there (make your way down the driveway) and walk through the hall. You might be greeted by Chelsea who was the nicest one-woman front of the store person ever. She sat us down asked for everyone's names. She gave us their menu to take a look at their offerings on a laptop. I thought that was cool. They had one area to seat about 14 people or so. It's small. But, it was well lit and clean. I wish they had a better spot, but I think that's what makes them endearing. I bet during the week they fill a lot of take-out orders. We had the waffle and chicken, their fried rice, fried noodle with gyoza, and pineapple sausage and an extra order of the bubble waffle. All pretty yummy. We were happy to have found the place and try their food. read more

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chelsea is the sweetest!! the food was amazing and the service was even better. it's pretty tucked away but if u follow the signs you'll find it! when we come back to oahu our first meal back will be from sweet corner cafe ! thank you read more

Chelsea and the delicious food at Sweet Corner Café helped to make our 38th anniversary special. You have to really want to get to this restaurant, but it's worth it. read more

Great food and excellent service! Will definitely return again to try other things on their menu.

Incredible Takeout, Generous Portions & the Sweetest Service! We ordered takeout from Sweet Corner Café while in Honolulu, and it was hands down one of the best food experiences we've had on the island! Everything was packed with care, still fresh and hot when we got home, and absolutely delicious. The real highlight of our visit was our server, Chelsea. Even though we weren't dining in, she treated us like VIPs; incredibly sweet, attentive, and genuinely warm. She even surprised us with a free to-go drink, which was such a thoughtful and generous gesture. It's rare to find that kind of service, especially with takeout! As for the food , WOW. The house-made noodles were beyond delicious with the perfect texture and flavor. The gluten-free orange chicken was crispy, zesty, and one of the best we've ever had (gluten-free or otherwise). The roast chicken was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Every bite tasted homemade and full of love. The portion sizes were good and we easily had enough for leftovers the next day. If you're in Honolulu and looking for incredible food, generous portions, and service that truly stands out, do yourself a favor and check out Sweet Corner Café. Whether dining in or taking out, they go above and beyond! read more

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Amazing food and even more amazing service. I have never felt more like a family member comiNG over for dinner than I did at this restaurant. Chelsea made me feel like I was like a long lost cousin that she hadn't seen in a while and she was over the moon that I was there. And the food! Best dry noodles I have ever had. The gyoza was amazing and that orange chicken!! An orange chicken with a crunch to the breading - I mean wow!! Definitely recommend!! It was everything I wanted from a 5 star restaurant. Small and quant but with food and service that far exceeds what a typical restaurant offers. read more

Sweet Corner Cafe - House Fried Gyoza - Comfort Food Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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This spot is a hidden gem in Halawa valley right by my work! They have breakfast dishes, poke bowls, lunch plates, yummy drinks, coffee and tea and also baked goods. We ordered their spicy ahi bowl and coconut shrimp with fried noodles, and bubble waffle dessert to go. I also ordered her butterfly pea flower lemonade tea and as we were leaving we got complimentary drinks (another butterfly pea flower lemonade and hibiscus tea) to go. Owner is super friendly and I'm glad this is walking distance to my office! read more

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Service: chelsie was amazing! Her hospitality and knowledge on the menu that was shared with us made us want to buy everything! What we ordered, everything was delightfully enjoyable! Ambiance is a small establishment, but very worth the wait if there is one. Food freshly made and all in all, very enjoyable experience. Must try. It's hard to find, but just go down the hill and it's on the left side. It is in the industrial area, special hole in the wall place. IYKYK. read more

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So thankful we were able to try Sweet Corner Cafe out. My family who is not celiac were questioning where I was taking them until we were greeted by Chelsea who was very friendly and enthusiastic. I shared with her that I had Celiac and she went out of her way to ensure I felt comfortable and safe with ordering food. I had the orange chicken, fried rice and shrimp tempura. All do not disappoint but my favorite was the shrimp. I also ordered the passion fruit orange tea thy was refreshing and not sweet. She surprised us with the mochi waffle for dessert and OMG was it Devine. Thank you for making amazing food Chef Josh! Until next time, Mahalo read more

I went on a Sunday. At first i was like where is this cafe? There was a gym with kids playing basketball ball. Parents sitting under a big tent. Thank goodness there was a cute sign. The stairs going down was kind of scary, than through a door, down a hall way and on the right is the cafe. We were greeted by an awesome lady! Her customer service was amazing! We fell in love with her! I forgot what her name is but we love love love HER! The FOOD and DRINKs are GOOD too. I cant wait to go back ! I drank the PEA and Espresso drink! I ate the Bubble mochi with chicken, Tarts, and the chocolate croissant! read more

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We decided to try out Sweet Corner Cafe after seeing some good reviews. It was a bit hard to find at first, but Google Maps took us right there, and the big signs out front helped too. The service stood out--Chelsea was super friendly and made us feel really welcome. The drinks were great, and the food had some interesting, unique flavors that we enjoyed. The place has an interesting ambiance since it's right next to a pet boarding center, and there were a few cute cats hanging around outside. Overall, the food was good, the service was excellent, and it's definitely a nice little spot worth checking out. read more

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First time in Hawaii and first time at Sweet Corner Cafe--absolutely incredible! Chelsea was amazing. She greeted us with a smile, asked for our names, and made us feel so welcome. We mentioned we were in a rush to catch a flight, and she made sure everything came out fast and perfect. Truly outstanding service! The food was delicious, the drinks came in cute reusable bags, and the water was super fresh (sourced from a plant right outside). Chelsea even gave us a chocolate croissant as we left--so thoughtful! A little industrial smell outside, but totally worth it. Definitely coming back! read more

Sweet Corner Cafe - Sesame Chicken with fried rice - Comfort Food Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Love Sweet Corner Cafe! I love the lattes, especially the iced cinnamon latte. The croissants are great. The workers here are super sweet and always thankful when we come by. 10/10 would recommend. read more

We went there for the very first time on Sunday with a friend. She was the one who suggested it because of the GF options. We were met with the friendliest server. Sorry, I forgot her name. She brought us the menu (on her laptop) and explained all the all the GF offerings. Our friend got the GF poke bowl, I got the fried noodles, which was quite tasty. There was something in there that I can't get my tastebuds on that made it different. I had a iced milk tea/coffee combo for that extra caffeine jolt. The Mrs got the chicken and bubble waffle which was made with a mochi batter. Crunchy and chewy, savory and sweet all at the same time. Mrs got a matcha lemonade. Luckily we had a reservation. It got a bit crowded, but that's ok. I don't know how your one server can keep everything in check, but she did. She even had a couple of hibiscus teas for us when we left. We had a great time. Good food, great service. Who would have figured this place is in a downstairs section of a warehouse in Halawa valley. We'll be back. Make a reservation! read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Immediately greeted by the sweetest most eager server, Chelsea. We were sat within seconds, menus in hand, with our water being poured. The food and drinks are to die for. I had the bubble waffle and chai tea. Chelsea doesn't let you go long without checking in and making sure your food and experience are great. It is definitely an unassuming place that really makes you wonder as you're parking/walking up- but don't let anything deter you. Chef is incredible and the food is well worth any wait. read more

I found this gem as I landed from the airport. This is my very first time in Hawaii and this was the perfect place to grab a bite to eat. I ordered a shaken iced espresso, bacon & egg breakfast, and the chocolate drizzle croissant. Everything was sooo good, and Chelsea was an incredible server / host. She was attentive and her spirit was so peaceful and joyful. I highly recommend Sweet Corner Cafe! read more

Sweet Corner Cafe - Chocolate Drizzled Croissant - Comfort Food Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Sweet Corner is a unique dining establishment located in the industrial area of Halawa. The cafe is within barking distance to a pet kennel and they also sometimes have their pet cat hanging out in an enclosure in the dining room. Expect to wait a bit as there is only 1 server/cashier/barista, Chelsea and her mom, the cook. All of the food was tasty and had that home cooked comfort. Many dishes came with rice, but you could opt to sub greens. My faves were the ahi and tofu poke dishes. The ahi was fresh and tender, each sauce had great flavor. Portions were family shareable. Many hot and cold coffee and tea options to accompany your meal. Dessert offerings included a crisp bubble waffle and croissant all topped with your choice of honey, whipped cream, chocolate, or caramel. read more

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The entrance can be a little hard to find but one phone call and we were sent to the correct location. The service and food were amazing. Loved everything about Chelsea's spirit and her customer service is unmatched! Its not a big space so even if you don't get a table I would suggest ordering to go! Thank you so much for the hospitality and the amazing food. I had the roasted chicken and it was so tender and tasty. Its a bit of a wait for the chicken, but it was worth the wait! read more

A true hidden gem in Aiea. I wanted to keep this place secret, but I cannot gate keep this amazing little shop! The least suspecting hole in the wall place to find delicious desserts, food, and drinks. Only 3 tables for sit down - most people do takeout. Saturdays are also CATurday where the owners let their 2 cats come visit. Menu: https://order.online/business/sweet-corner-cafe-11693408 LOCATION: Very odd location in the Halawa Industrial area - actually hidden since I got lost trying to find this place! Once you see Menehune Water, you are in the right location! Park on the street and follow banners with a Cat. You might see some kids playing basketball once you enter the alleyway..keep walking! Find the stairs going down and it will take you to the building entrance door. There will be plenty of banners with the cat that will say Sweet Corner Cafe. You enter through a door on the left and keep walking inside till you find the place. I attached some photos for reference! Service: Truly exceptional We were greeted by the sweetest lady named Chelsea who took our orders. She was honestly one of the nicest people I've ever met in my life. She was very kind and showed true Aloha spirit. She treated us like her friends/family. She even packed complimentary tea for us for the road. So thoughtful and generous! Dessert: +Portuguese Egg Tarts ($5 each). We took these to go and it was truly amazing. Each bite was a warm hug. It's one of the best ones I've had. Highly recommend. +Chocolate Croissant ($4.99) Freshly Made from layers of buttery, flaky croissant dough covered with chocolate drizzle and cocoa powder Main Dishes: +Grass fed beef gyoza with fried noodles ($21) The gyoza was very juicy and delicious filling. Their noodles are made in house and contain some Sichuan pepper but was not spicy at all. +Orange Chicken with fried rice ($21) Their fried rice was simple, but really good!! It went really well with the crispy orange chicken. Generous portions of food, so it would be good to do family style if you can. Drinks: Comes in BPA free plastic bags with straws +Peach Black Tea ($5.99) nice and simple black tea that will complement any dish. Instead of processed sugar, they use organic honey for all their teas. +Pink Lemonade White Tea (5.99) This was my favorite tea, light and refreshing with a touch of lemon. I also appreciate how health conscious the chef is with cooking the food. Chelsea said they use honey instead of sugar, avocado oil, organic, gluten free when they can. I can't wait to come back to try other dishes next time! read more

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Came to visit this hole in the wall, Chelsea greeted us right away. She was a sweetheart, took the time to get to know us and gave us an on the house drink because we were celebrating our honeymoon. Definitely recommend going here, my husband and I both got iced coffees.. Had to wait about less than 10 mins as Chelsea is the server/barista but totally worth it. Coffee was delicious!! Coming here again. read more