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    Sweet E's Cafe

    4.7 (3.4k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Eggs benedict
    Lauree T.

    This is my favorite place to go for brunch! It's very delicious and I always order their Eggs Benedict with hash browns. Their other menu items are good too but if I want an amazing eggs benedict, I go here. The place is very spacious and also has outdoor seating, it's a cozy setting. The servers there are super chill and nice too so you'll feel right at home! They also come out with the food so fast

    corned beed hash
    Samantha L.

    This spot offers great value with generous portions and is perfect when you're craving a simple, satisfying breakfast. The service was also a highlight, as everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. My favorite dish was actually the Mess. It was loaded with ingredients, hearty, and easily enough to keep you full for hours. The stuffed French toast was another standout. I tried both the banana and blueberry versions, and while both were delicious, the banana was my favorite because it was a bit sweeter and more flavorful. If you're looking for a casual breakfast spot with large portions, friendly service, and reasonable prices, this place is definitely worth a visit.

    Waffle
    Jessica P.

    So yummy!! I got blueberry stuffed French toast and I ended up having to share with my kids because they loved it They got the eggs benny and my son thought it was super yummy And the waffle was devoured. The boys have declared we will be back tomorrow. We cannot wait to hear our name yelled out in the parking lot - best part of our meal! Thank you!!

    Hawaiian Omelette w/ Fried Rice and Toast Veggie Eggs Benedict w/ Roasted Potatoes Extreme Mess w/ Sourdough Toast
    Angeli M.

    If you're looking for a breakfast place that has wonderful food and good value for money, Sweet E's Cafe is the place to go. Service: Awesome. We were actually asked about 3 times by 3 different servers if we wanted a different drink besides water, which was ok with us. We appreciated them being very attentive to each table's needs. Food: 10/10. I ordered the Veggie Eggs Benedict and it tasted really good. I liked how the ingredients taste fresh and how the benny complemented very well with the potatoes. I also sampled my brother's fried rice and it was amazing. The Extreme Mess was flavorful too, a little bit on the saltier side for me but my boyfriend enjoyed it. Ambiance: We were seated outside but it was covered and well-ventilated. The place is well-maintained and clean, and has a "local brunch place" vibe which I liked. Parking: We lucked out and got parking at the available space by their lot, around 11am on a Saturday. There's also street parking available.

    Spinach and feta omelette with hashbrowns and sourdough toast
    Catherine P.

    We decided to visit Sweet E's Cafe on a morning where our power went out due to the storm and it was wet and rainy. Looking for a hearty breakfast meal and hopefully not too many other people out and about we decided to try our luck with Sweet E's Cafe. Well we somehow got lucky with a parking spot out front and an ope table outside. Not realizing how windy and bit chilly it was, our kids were not prepared for that and thankfully our server found us a table inside. They brought small toys for the kids to play with while we ate. I got the spinach and feta omelette with hash browns. The kids got bagel sandwiches which now looking back they could have split. I was quite surprised at how well seasoned and cooked the hash browns were. I think that was my favorite part. I think they omelette could have done with a little more salt or feta, but those hash browns made up for it. The side is very cozy with many pictures hanging on the walls. The place was bustling for most of our time there. Parking is very limited in the lot out front. There is street parking but we couldn't find anything within a decent walking distance. Somehow we lucked out on the second go around.

    Stuffed blueberry cream cheese French toast with fruits on top
    Nhi T.

    I had the stuffed blueberry cream cheese French toast with fruits on top. Overall, it was good and delicious. The fruits tasted fresh and the French toast was soft. I enjoyed the cream cheese aspect, but it did make the overall meal taste a bit heavy. The server was nice and provided us with suggestions on what to do on the island. When we left, the server came out to say bye and provided more suggestions. Amazing service. I would rate service a 5 star.

    Little toys from the spot to keep the kids busy
    Wil L.

    Here's a review from start to finish if you are a tourist. Parking here is a pain. There is a small parking lot that fits 12 cars but probably really 8 or 9. 2 cars are completely boxed in so I am assuming this is staff parking. There is off street parking but it is not easy. Simply drop off someone to get on the list and look for parking. FYI, they won't let you wait inside the restaurant. There is a small shade spot but if it's taken, you're roasting so bring a hat. Inside is nice and cold! We were here for the breakfast menu. They gave the kiddos a plastic cup of toys which was pretty cool to keep them occupied. The waiter was cool, great recommendations and suggestions. Here is what we ordered: 1. Hawaiian Omelet 2. Corn beef hash breakfast burrito 3. Sides of rice and pork for the youngsters. Everything was so darn delicious. I could go on and on about my breakfast burrito but you just have to get it. This is definitely a must go to place during your vacation! Everyone that came in was quoted 10/15 minute wait time lol. We waited around that time but I found it funny. Party of 8? 10/15. Party of 2, 10/15. Funny! Love this place!

    Outside
    Nathan N.

    My friend suggested this place to me, so we came here for brunch on a Monday holiday. The servers here are great, very attentive. We were seated as soon as my friend arrived . First off, the corned beef hash was spiced to perfection. I was pleasantly surprised, even though I have already known myself to enjoy corned beef. Next, the kalua pork Eggs Benedict was really gratifying, and I'm always happy to try any variation of the Eggs Benedict. Lastly, the stuffed French toast was scrumptious. The cream cheese goes really well with banana or blueberry. Our server was wise to inform us that we can mix and match the French toast flavors, such that we could get 2 banana & 1 blueberry, which my friend did. I liked the blueberry French toast better, but both were still good. The bottomless iced tea or iced coffee was a really nice option (and potentially put me at risk of over-caffeinating, but I'm not complaining). They even gave me a to-go cup for my iced tea. The team at Sweet E's really took care of us. We opted to eat outside for the brunch atmosphere, which I regretted immediately because I really dislike eating outside (because of flies).

    1/2 Eggs Benedict
    Joe J.

    To be honest, this place was meh at best. I walked in expecting a good local brunch spot and was greeted with a waiting list, which was fine. Unfortunately the atmosphere felt a bit dingy, and the restaurant didn't seem particularly clean. My order also came out wrong. I asked for fried rice with my Eggs Benedict and got white rice. I ordered the blueberry cream cheese stuffed French toast and received the banana version instead. The staff seemed rushed and overwhelmed, which may explain some of the issues. I'm hoping it was just an off day, but honestly I probably wouldn't return.

    Banana French Toast side
    Betty B.

    Don't let the waitlist and lack of parking scare you. The wait is not that bad! We arrived on a long weekend and there were 6 people infront of us, we also had 8 people so we definitely needed a larger table. Surprisingly we were seated within 20 minutes! The server was super nice. He had waters for us immediately and bonus points for some toys to keep our little one busy. Food also came out pretty fast. I ordered a Hawaiian Omlette with hash and sourdough toast. My little one wanted pancakes so we got one as a side instead of the full plate. It was such a good idea! The omlette was huge and delish. We also tried the banana french toast and blueberry french toast, both were yummy!

    Shaka across the street
    Leanne K.

    This place is really great as we went here 2 days in a row for breakfast! Ther service is top notch, all male crew that is on top of drinks, food, napkins and so friendly. The food is fresh, quality and quick! We had the Corned Beef Hash/Eggs/Pancke, Smoked Salmon Bagel, Portuguese Sausage/Eggs. We will return soon!

    Grease soaked thru my desk
    C M.

    This had to be worst Benedict in my life. The Cornee beef has was burnt to a crisp. The hash browns drowned in grease. I'm so upset I wasted money on this crap

    Macadamian waffle... really good!
    Gayle S.

    Local hand. Always a line, excellent food options. If you're a big breakfast lover, I highly recommend. The pancakes, rock! A must try if breakfast is your "thang!"

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    Ask the Community - Sweet E's Cafe

    What drinks, if any, are bottomless?

    Coffee and teas. The ones that say "Free refills" on the menu in the pics on Yelp!...

    Is Breakfast served all day? Thanks!

    They're only open till 2pm, but yes it's a brunch menu all day.

    We have our Westie with us. We were wondering if the 'Dogs Allowed' was only for service dogs or all dogs?

    Not sure, never noticed any other dogs while we were there.

    Do you take reservations?

    When we went it was 8:30 and there was no wait. Once we were done there was a long wait out the door and people waited outside. They were taking names as people showed up and just called them when they were next

    Is there a virtual wait list you can join morning of?

    There was not one when we were there.

    Is there a kid's menu?

    can't remember at the moment,but there prices are pretty reasonable and the quality and service is amazing

    Is this spot still BYOB?

    Yes it is as of October '21

    Are you open? Today is Mon 8/17/2020, 12noon. Been trying for the past 15 min. Phone either busy or just rings but no answer.

    Aloha, yes we are open for both dine in and take out, our servers might be on the phone taking another order. Please keep trying or try calling our other phone line. 808-737-7780

    Doesn't this place allow BYOB?!

    Yes, I've brought stuff for mimosas there!

    Do they have vegan options?

    Yes they do for lunch. You can order a salad or grilled veggies. Maybe for breakfast you can ask them to do a stir fry with the veggies

    Are you open for breakfast on Thanksgiving and with same menu?

    Unfortunately we will be closed on thanksgiving

    What happened to the extreme mess? Did they change cooks or something. The serving size used to cover the entire plate, it's about a third smaller now.

    I guess there doing portion sizes for a balanced diet🧐

    Are they dog friendly?

    Yes. We have seating on our outside patio.

    Is there parking?

    Yes, there is a small parking lot. We did park in it on a weekday. On the weekend they had valet there, but we were able to find parking on the street a few blocks away, no problem.

    Do they take Reservations for Mother's Day Breakfast?

    I don't know. May want to call them because them since they are always busy.

    Are there mimosas?

    as Mele mentioned, "No". They do not serve any alcohol at all. But please do visit this place. The food is Amazing!

    Do they do take out?

    Yes they do! I've placed take out orders over the phone

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    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    4.4
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Good things come to those who wait. I only wish there were more people here specifically waiting…read morefor the coffee because it was absolutely delicious! Sadly, it seemed more folks were there for the pastries though. First off, I'm surprised I found such a fabulous cup of coffee in what feels like the epicenter of tourist life on this island. While visiting another island nearly establishment had signage stating they served Kona and/or Hawaiian coffee, but nearly every establishment's coffee was absolutely awful. Seeing the location I fully expected them to phone in the coffee, but it's clear that coffee comes first here, even if many of the guests are trying to get pastries! You'll be shocked by the line, but just know the staff is efficient and it moves fast. They offer a variety of their own locally roasted beans here, with options for batch brew, espresso drinks and even pour overs (impressive considering the volume of customers). The coffees are well described and the baristas have the additional knowledge you may be seeking when you order, and all in all this went as quickly as I could have expected. Truly, the coffee was delightful, and the fact I was drinking a hot drink on an extremely hot day didn't even phase me. I wanted so badly to bring home a bag of each one, but given that everything is more expensive in Hawaii, these were all 4x the price of the specialty coffee I buy on the mainland and I just couldn't make it happen. What will happen is me telling everyone to visit this shop when they're in Hawaii because it is 100% worth it. Won't you consider opening one in Reno NV?

    Long line, oven was broken, so only coffee and desserts available…read more Ordered a "Kona" coffee for $5. Quite frankly it's one of the worst cups of coffee I had. Watery, flavorless. This can't be Kona coffee, and if it was, they don't know how to brew it. Terribly horrible, really expensive coffee. Don't bother.

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    Hawaiian Aroma Caffe

    Hawaiian Aroma Caffe

    4.1
    (565 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Discounts available

    This place has been my absolute favorite for good drinks and breakfast food…read more I was staying at the Outrigger Hotel that is attached to this cafe and I went here almost every single day. Food: 5/5 I was able to try several of their brunch items including their Ham & Cheese Croissant, their Turkey Pest Sandwich, and their Traditional Waffle. Almost all of them were a hit! I especially liked their Turkey Pesto. It paired beautifully with their salad. Their breakfast waffle was also light and fluffy and their fruit was fresh. Drinks: 5/5 I tried their many lattes, coffees, smoothies. Their açaí smoothie was not my favorite because it had a lot of unblended seeds. I did love their leans & green smoothie, it had so many fruits and greens in it, and it also tasted so good. Service: 5/5 This place had wonderful service. All of their servers were so kind and they explained their menu so well. The food and drinks came out pretty timely and everything was fresh to order. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is attached to the Outrigger Hotel so they share a cafe area with the pool. It was beautiful to be able to enjoy breakfast by the poolside. It was giving summer vibes outside. Inside their cafe was very tropical with plants everywhere. I would definitely come back here for the food, the drinks, the happy hour, the ambiance, and the service!

    Excellent customer service ! Every employee that I encountered at this place was very welcoming and…read morefriendly. Breakfast items are pretty good and made fresh to order. Tons of different coffees and energy drinks to choose from too. Aroma Cafe isn't too pricey, but isn't cheap either, definitely worth every penny though! Two thumbs, two toes, and a Shaka for Hawaiian Aroma Cafe! Happy eating, my foodies!

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    4.4
    (463 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Visited Knots Coffee Roasters for breakfast before heading to Koko Head, and it gave me the boost I…read moreneeded. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which was a really reasonable price for the heart of Waikiki. On top of that, it was both big and satisfying. It's mainly made with eggs, potatoes, bell peppers, and cheese, so if you like eggs, you'll enjoy it. Some of my friends thought it had too many eggs and lacked actual meat of some sort, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The burritos are premade and warmed up after you order, so you can't really make any modifications. You can also order from the restaurant upstairs, but we were told the wait is around 30 minutes. I also tried the strawberry matcha, which was decent but nothing special. It's located on the first floor of a hotel and has plenty of seating, including options for larger groups.

    Honestly, I keep coming back because I'm clearly in a toxic relationship with this coffee shop…read more It's my favorite spot, for the convienence and view - but they frequently treat my coffee order like a long-lost friend they forgot to invite to the party. Like, I've ordered coffee and food here before and they've just weiiiiirdly forgotten to make it...multiple times. Today I waited 25 minutes, just vibing with my friend while they finished their food and drink, before realizing I had to ask where MY drink was. They apologized and fixed it immediately, but it's becoming a 'thing.' I'm still going to come here, but I'm honestly looking for a new favorite spot where they don't forget to make my coffee, at a coffee shop. If you go here, bring a book, be prepared to wait, and definitely don't be shy about asking for your drink. It's a test of patience, but the coffee is good when you finally get it!

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    Plantoem

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    4.7
    (183 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    We need more plant shops like this on island!…read more I love coming here to get my plant fix. The plants are so beautiful and every time I go, an employee has helped me. It was also very nice because I wanted a specific plant and they took my name down so they can let me know when it comes in. One of my favorite plant shops on island!

    Iniital visit the other day to Plantoem...a cafe / plant nursery. It's been open for awhile on…read moreWaialae Avenue in what may be the smallest two-story shopping plaza in town, Lafite Plaza. Go up the ramp to dedicated parking stalls for patrons; avoid the stalls demarcated, reserved. There are street metered stalls along Lafite and, the adjacent structure, Kaimuki Plaza. Plantoem offers a relaxing ambiance upon entrance. Navigate the jungle of plants to access the cafe counter. I requested the Yerba Mate which is only available for in-house. A container with filtered straw was provided alongside a thermal carafe...there was enough hot water for 2.5 servings. The barista was a bit bemused when I ( humorously ) mentioned I swallowed some sediment from the straw...not being used to drinking yerba mate in this traditional way. I felt a little less of a gringo after that beverage. The main dining area is to the left. A nook to the back of the counter is a laptop/device free zone...and I sat in that hideaway...perused a book on interior design ( a few books are available) ...and enjoyed the yerba mate. Hours are from 700a till 500p - Mondays thru Thursdays. Fridays are 700a to 700p. Saturdays are 1000a - 700p. Sundays: 1000a until 500p.

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