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    The Daley

    4.3 (747 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Daley Burger and Crinkle Cut Fries
    Blanca M.

    Fire Just two dudes in their rhythm making burgers and fries. They take a bunch of orders, then cook a bunch at once. High top tables and some seating by the fryer, or paper bags for takeout. Smash burgers with grilled onions and melted American cheese on a potato bun with "boss sauce" Boss Sauce think mayo, mustard, relish? IDK - it's a secret! It's Chinatown, so parking and unicorns are one and the same. Save yourself the stress, and just park at the "Kekaulike Courtyards Municipal Parking" on Maunakea, it's like a 3 minute walk.

    Burger & fries
    Michael I.

    Second time to this place. If you can get over the fact you have to find parking in China town...this place is easily the best burger spot in Hawaii. Even when busy they get you your food fast. The store may be small but it has a nice personality. The workers were flooded both times I went but so friendly and positive.

    Single Patty Daley Burger
    Alyssa Y.

    If you're looking for a good, simple smash burger The Daley is my No. 1 go-to spot. Located in Chinatown, you can find street parking if you're lucky or park in one of the many parking structures around the area. They can get busy so I recommend ordering ahead online or going during non-peak hours. There is seating inside which is thankfully air conditioned because it can get hot with the afternoon sun and seating outside. Their menu is very simple, consisting of either a single or double beef patty, a Beyond "Veggie" patty option, fries and drinks. They also have a water station available. Their crinkle cut fries are hot, crispy and lightly salted. The burger itself is simple, no additional add ons just the crispy caramelized patty, cheese and house made boss sauce. Although simple in construction, the burger packs a lot of flavor and fills your burger cravings.

    Daisy P.

    Simple. Modern. Delicious. Small menu, but they do everything on it very exceptionally well (which is burger and fries). Very affordable for food in Hawaii!! Meat was not dry, wonderfully smashed and mixed with a perfect bun and sauce with grilled onions. Parking is street. There's no restroom but plenty of water, there were two beer options, and a cookie dessert option. I'd go back. Understated chic burger done exceptionally well. And I don't even like burgers, but my boys are already asking to go back again.

    chantel young ..

    This place parking can be a bit challenge but the burgers is really good the bun is so soft the meat is so tasty I will come here again and again not busy when I went on a weekday today was my first time trying a smash burger and I have nothing but good things to say I pre ordered online and I just walked in grabbed my order and left amazing as I am a on the go mother and need fast service thank you the daley for my tasty lunch !

    Keanna W.

    We tried to visit The Daley this evening and walked in at 6:04 pm, only to be told they were already closed--even though Yelp and Google listed their hours as open until 8:00 pm. It was frustrating to make the effort to come by based on the posted hours and then be turned away just minutes after 6. If the restaurant closes earlier on Sundays, that information should be clearly and accurately reflected online to avoid wasting customers' time. We were genuinely interested in trying this spot, but the lack of accurate hours left a disappointing first impression.

    Cheeseburgers with a side of Crinkle Cut Fries
    Michelle B.

    Lowkey smashburger restaurant in Chinatown. You're greeted with relaxed lighting, house music, and the type of customer service you get in New York aka no bullshit, no small talk. The menu is straight forward with there being only one burger. They do offer customization to remove any of the ingredients including boss sauce, grilled onions, and cheese. I recommend removing the boss sauce if you're not into the taste of pickles as it's very pickle heavy. The burger was fresh and well seasoned. It hit the spot for a quality smashburger. Pro tip: Make this your last stop of the night because you will leave smelling like you've been cooking burgers all day.

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    Angel H.

    Their smashburgers are so good. It's so good that it's practically the only item on the menu. Imagine opening a business and relying on that one item to drive your business. They sell the Daley Burger, the Veggie Burger, fries and drinks. The dining area is small. They have about five or six tables. They do a ton of takeout. We sat at one of the tables and dined in for about an hour. Everyone ordered the Daley Burger. I did not see one Veggie Burger being made. We got the Daley Burger $10, the Daley Burger with two patties $15 and fries $6. The potato bun is grilled. The smash patty is topped with grilled onions, American cheese and with house made Boss Sauce. The sauce is white and tasted kind of like tartar sauce. The crinkle fries were also very good. It was super crispy and not greasy at all. You order and pay at the counter. They'll call your name when your order is ready. I'll be back for another burger and fries.

    Double Patty Daley Burger & Crinkle Cut Fries
    Xin L.

    I work downtown and have heard about the delay non-stop when I would talk about burgers, so when I got the chance to try it out, I jumped at the opportunity. The Daley is a fairly small establishment, but they also have seating out in the back. Their menu is fairly simple, and they're known for their smash burgers, so I got the Daley burger with an extra patty (double down+5). We also added fries on top as well. It is completely self-service. You go up to the counter, order, and sit around to wait and grab your food at the counter. There's a little water station for you to serve your own water as well. The wait is a big longer but fairly reasonable, like 10-15min for our order, especially as they were super busy when we came by. My coworker and I grabbed our food and ate elsewhere. The burger was good, solid, I personally felt like there wasn't anything SPECIAL about the burger, but it also was better than a typical burger. I like my burgers on the saltier side as I feel like it brings out the beefiness & umami flavor so I had to add salt myself. I heavily recommend ordering the double patty, as one would NOT be enough for me whatsoever. If you do the math, $10 for a basic, thin patty plain cheeseburger is crazy and $15 for the same but another thin patty isn't any better. If I was craving a burger and I was near I would come back, but it personally isn't a "crave-able" spot for me.

    Daley burgers and fries
    Hailley O.

    We came here for lunch on a Sunday and it was quite packed. We each ordered a Daley burger and shared fries. The food came out within 10-15 minutes or so which was pretty fast and it's cool how you can see them grill the burgers right in the front. The burgers were delicious! The patty was a good/decent size and I really liked the grilled onions and sauce on it as well. The fries were your average crinkle cut fries but they were still good. The restaurant itself is kinda small and you may have to wait a bit for a table to open up. Parking can be tough too since it's in Chinatown and you have to pay. Overall, a nice place to check out if you're craving smash burgers!

    Beyond
    Sydni K.

    Daley is one of our office go-tos for takeout. They get really busy during lunch, so we always place an online order. The order is usually ready by the time we get there and sitting on the counter. When a place only sells one item, you know they're going to do it well. I got a double down because I was extra hungry that day. I also got fries and ordered a side of boss sauce. Their boss sauce is delicious, and I would definitely recommend. Their burgers always hit the spot. It's a perfect amount of crispiness with a soft and sweet bun. I would definitely recommend the Daley if you like smash burgers.

    1110 Nu'uanu Avenue
    Jill F.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "This is your DALEY reminder to "JUST DO IT!" A DALEY BURGER, A DOUBLE DOWN, n' CLASSIC CRINKLE CUT FRIES from THE DALEY located in Chinatown. Their burgers continue to hit da spot. When it comes to making choices, why not!" Staff: fully staffed Interior: small, high table seating Exterior: in Chinatown HNL Wait time: 15 mins Parking: metered street Overall comments: their smash burgers have been my fave from the first time I had it. Simple, but full of flavor n' always satisfying. Pair it with their crinkle cut fries + ketchup n' it's a done deal for a complete meal. Parking can be difficult so we order to-go. Best to order online so that pick up is easy when you have another person driving around while you get your food. My 4 y/o son is really into burgers right now n' he loves the Daley burger too!

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    Miguel M.

    Staff were super friendly and their signature Daley burger is well portioned and a perfect pick-me-up if you're a burger fan or dive bar fan; easily found in Chinatown if you're needing a place to visit in the area - Miguel Morales Photography

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    Ask the Community - The Daley

    Do they sell milkshake?

    No. Just coke and beer

    Is there public parking or gotta park off street?

    There isn't parking specifically for The Daley. But there is metered street parking as well as a couple public parking garages near by.

    What are the hours here?

    On Instagram, their bio says their open from 11am-8pm Monday-Saturday. Open from 11am-6pm on Sunday.

    Do they have dine in now?

    They were letting us dine in before vaccine cards were required. Confusing as they sometimes change it up

    Is indoor seating available?

    Yes, but it's limited. Small space.

    Does anyone know what type of oil is used? There's no phone number listed to call. My boyfriend has a peanut allergy so we wanted to make sure it wasn't peanut oil.

    What are their Hours during this Covid Pandemic? Are they open for dinner? No phone # to call and ask? :(

    I don't know the answer on top of my head for their hours but you can also order through the app called Toast Take out. I think it hours listed their too.

    Why doesn't Daley have a contact number? Do they not want customers to call them to place an order or to inquire? (I know they have an APP)

    Unfortunately they don't have a phone number which I don't quite get.

    Don't typically go to that area so what's a good spot to park? Or is there parking in there?

    There's side street parking or garage parking down the the street

    What is a soft shake?

    It's kind of like soft serve...

    What's their hours?

    11-8pm Sun to Thur; 11-12am Fri and Sat

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    Carl Og3 Burger Shop - The inside of the Chuck/Brisket double burger.

    Carl Og3 Burger Shop

    4.5(238 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Delicious burger! Juicy, flavorful, soft buns. This is what they do and really all they do at this…read moreyakiniku place during lunch time. Great service. Option to sit at the counter which makes it easier for solo diners. Food came out hot and pretty fast. The place seemed a little dated but nonetheless looked clean enough. Limited parking during busy lunch hours so come here off-peak times!

    This has long been one of my family's favorite places to enjoy burgers in town. We've been coming…read morehere since the very first location on Amana Street. The burgers are always delicious, and we've made many memories here over the years. I even celebrated my graduation with my family here, and the owner has always been incredibly warm and friendly. I still remember him greeting us from the back after we finished eating and made time to chat with us which I appreciate. That's why writing this review is honestly difficult. I spent the whole day debating whether to post this because I've always loved this place, but I left yesterday feeling deeply disappointed and heartbroken. Yesterday's experience was very different from what we've come to expect. We arrived before 1:30 PM, placed our order around 1:40 PM, and didn't receive our food until after 2:10 PM--over 30 minutes later. I completely understand that Saturdays are busy and delays happen. What hurt more was seeing several customers who arrived after us, and even ordered after us, receive their food first. There was even a group we chatted with who came in after us, ordered after us, got their food before us, and were almost finished eating while we were still waiting. Being left there without any explanation made me feel overlooked, and I honestly couldn't help feeling hurt and wondering whether we were being discriminated because we looked different. We've lived here for over eight years, and our family has always tried to be respectful and supportive of the local community. Maybe that's part of why this experience affected me so deeply. I may be wrong, and I truly hope I am, but I couldn't help leaving with a feeling of being discriminated against. The service from the beginning also felt very unlike our previous experiences. When we arrived and said we wanted to order takeout, the server did not give us a menu. We had to look for one ourselves. She walked away and started doing something else without saying anything to us. In the past, staff were always welcoming, handed us menus, and gave us time to decide. What made it more disappointing was that after we finally received our order, there was no acknowledgment or apology. I noticed the server apologizing to other customers, especially Japanese customers (I understand some Japanese), which honestly made the experience even more upsetting for me. I truly hate writing this because this place means a lot to my family. Maybe this was just one bad day, and I sincerely hope it was, because we've loved Carl Oji for years. I also want to say I'm sorry to the owner. When we were leaving, he shouted "thank you" to us like he always does, and I couldn't bring myself to reply. Maybe it will take me some time before I'm ready to come back after this experience. I truly hope things improve because this place has been special to my family for a long time, and that's exactly why this hurt so much.

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    W & M Bar-B-Q Burger - Hal's Special & fries

    W & M Bar-B-Q Burger

    4.0(748 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    I don't remember W&M burger being THIS good. The reason I decided to revisit was because I saw…read moretheir guava cheesecake post on Instagram and lowkey just wanted to come for the dessert...but ended up ordering all kinds of other things. I don't know who needs to hear this but In-N-Out is just not that good lol. W&M does it super simple yet so good. I got a cheeseburger with mayo and my bf got the HAL special. Both were 10/10. Fries were also golden brown and super crispy--didn't even need sauce or ketchup. We also picked up a couple guava cheesecakes and pumpkin crunch, which didn't disappoint. We came on a Saturday and there were a few people in front of us, but the food came out super fast. We also witnessed the new mural being painted across their wall, which is a work of art in itself. Sorry, didn't get too many good photos because I ate before my camera did (and didn't even get a picture of my dessert).

    Haven't been here for quite a while so was excited to eat their burger and fries. I ordered the…read moreRoyal Hamburger and fries for myself and 2 Plain Hamburgers with Lettuce and fries for my husband. We were disappointed because the burgers didn't have that bbq taste we're used to and it also wasn't hot...it was room temperature so we didn't enjoy it. Another thing we didn't care for was the fries. It was hot but hard and salty. Didn't seem like the same fries they used to have. First time experiencing this from here. Just wondering...was there a change in ownership? Not sure if I'll be craving for their burger and fries for a while. So sad...

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    EARL Kakaako - chicken rockafeller

    EARL Kakaako

    4.2(686 reviews)
    0.8 miDowntown
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    I ordered the Earl's Cheesesteak and it was absolutely delicious. Hands down one of the better…read morecheesesteaks I've had on island. The flavors were on point, perfectly balanced, and seriously satisfying. Even with a solid crowd when I came in, they moved at a great pace and had my order out pretty quickly, which I definitely appreciated. The shop itself is clean, well kept, and welcoming. You can tell they take pride in their establishment. Now here's my one (very passionate) request: as a sandwich spot, I would LOVE to see a true NYC bodega style chopped cheese added to the menu. Ever since my trip to New York City, I've been reminiscing about those chopped cheese sandwiches nonstop. There's just something different about them. It honestly surprises me that on the island we can find cheesesteaks everywhere, but not a single place offering a legit chopped cheese! If you guys ever decide to add a proper chopped cheese to the lineup, I promise I'd be a weekly regular without hesitation. I know I'm not the only one who would appreciate it! Until then, I'll definitely be back for another Earl's Cheesesteak. Solid food, clean atmosphere, and great service. Keep it up, and please consider bringing a chopped cheese to the island!

    Really tasty and hearty sandwiches that were packed with a lot of filling. I got the turkey club…read morewhich was really good and I love the amount of lettuce they add for a crunch. The chipotle chicken was also really good a bit on the heavier side but a lot of chicken included. I did think the sandwich was going to be bigger for the price of almost $20 a sandwich. Won't be an everyday thing but definitely a nice treat.

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    Goodfella Burger

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    4.4(5 reviews)
    1.3 miKaka'ako

    Hot and new on Instagram! Their ig is @goodfellahawaii and only open Monday through Friday from…read more11-4 and in the middle of the night on Friday and Saturday from 11p to 3am. There is a private lot that you can park in, so parking is free and not an issue. However, looking for this place might be. It's literally just a black door with a white window and red light above it that's located next to the stairs and on the first floor. Just roll up to the door/ window where you can find their menu. It's a pretty small menu but what is offered is out of this world! I don't know where else you would get a double patty smash burger for only $9! Just push the button and a guy will open The window to help you. Once you place your order bell close it again and you'll just have to wait for it to be prepared. He'll open it up again when your food is ready and that is when you pay for your goods. It gave me mafia vibes here and it felt so secretive lol. Kind of like a speakeasy but for burgers? Lol I'm sure the effects would be moreso in the middle of the night with a little red light on the door. I picked up the og burger + onion rings. Their fry sauce was sweet chili oil + Mayo and fried to perfection. But - I think for just $2 more I should have got the other burger instead. Lol. The burger was huge and so juicy. I will totally come back again cause it was that good!

    I honestly couldn't fathom rating this place poorly because the people working here are just the…read moresweetest, so I'll just take off 1 star. The place is very hard to locate, due to the lack of good signage, but it's in the shopping center right next to the Lobster King. Parking is very difficult too, so maybe have another person with you who can order and wait for the food. I'm not going to lie, the wait time for the food is extremely long for just burgers and fries--took more than 30 minutes--but please keep in mind this is a small business. I think there were only 2 or 3 people working, an auntie, uncle, and a younger guy who I believe was cooking. The food looked so beautiful but everything was too salty and the patties were way too charred, which I'm hoping was a one off thing. I did DM them on social media shortly after picking up our order and they said it was an off day. They offered for me to come back one day so they can make things right, but I don't know if I'll have the time to swing by anytime soon. I truly hope this business does well, they are the sweetest people I've met in the last few months, and I wish them nothing but the best. I hope others have a better experience than I did. I mean look at how beautiful their burgers are!

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    Guava Smoked - Smoked Butterfish Collars grilled to perfection...you can't get this anywhere else!!

    Guava Smoked

    4.5(599 reviews)
    3.9 miKaimuki
    $$

    I loved it here. Truly a hole in the wall. Parking is really tough so street parking is usually…read moregonna be the norm unless you get lucky in their tiny shared parking lot. The guava bar was delicious and flavorful and just crumbles in your mouth! Definitely one of the better guava bars I've tried. Love how crumbly it is. The salmon belly was delicious OMFG. It looks so simple and straightforward but that sht is so flavorful. It is crispy and yet soft on the inside. The salmon belly is cut into bite-sized pieces so I didn't have to worry about using a knife to cut it. I usually try salmon belly where it is usually seasoned lightly to bring out the natural flavor of the salmon, but Guava Smoked's salmon belly is just grilled in a way that makes the salmon sweet/crispy and still get traces of the salmon taste as well. It's definitely not your traditional Japanese-style way of cooking salmon belly but really just their own. I'd go back and get this again. Another thing too. I'd get this with beer. This would hit very hard with alcohol but because I don't drink I need a kombucha. The grilled salmon belly would go perfect with it. Cheers! Uncle was very helpful and kind when serving and if you dine-in he brings it to your table.

    TL;DR The spicy pork…read moreis good. ----- I had Guava Smoked on my radar for quite a while, so when I found myself nearby and craving a protein-packed plate lunch, I decided to drop in. There is a dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant that is shared with the other businesses in the same building. When I walked into the restaurant at about 1pm on a Wednesday, I was surprised to find it almost empty. It's a pretty large space, so the lack of patrons was rather glaring. There was one person sitting at the counter facing the kitchen and one employee working. This was my very first visit to Guava Smoked so I asked the person at the counter what he recommends. He said the two most popular meats are the kalbi and the spicy pork. "Perfect!" I thought, because those were the two options I was eyeing. Unfortunately, they were out of kalbi that day. Bummer... Nothing else on the menu caught my eye, so I ordered a smoked spicy pork plate to go. The spicy pork was good. Did it blow my mind? I wouldn't say it did. But it was satisfying enough. Honestly, I really wish they had kalbi available when I went. Hopefully next time I stop in they will.

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