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YogurStory

4.0 (4.9k reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Ube waffle
Marlene Y.

A breakfast location that meets all the hype expectations! If you can, get there super early on weekends. Parking is tight but the food and service are wonderful. We got there on a Sunday a little after 8 am. No line-yet. Bae eggs Benedict (braised pork belly) with house potatoes and salad stole the show. Whatever they used to season the pork, it works when you char it a bit! Eggs were poached to perfection. Next, ube waffle was light and not cloyingly sweet at all. Even the Aloha French toast was overflowing with fresh fruit! Light and refreshing. They top off your coffee. Ordered a latte too. If it's your first visit, order as a group and get extra plates. Then, you sample everything.

Sean H.

Sooo good. Highly recommend getting on the waitlist ahead of time as it gets busy for brunch. Our hotel was a few minutes' walk away so we put ourselves on the waitlist as we were leaving, and by the time we got to the restaurant we only waited for about 5 minutes. You're able to order from the tablet on your table which was very convenient. Food came out really fast and service was excellent! Very kind staff. We ordered the pork belly Benedict and ube pancakes. We all agreed that this was probably the best pancakes we've ever had. The pork belly Benedict was solid too. A bit too sweet for my liking but still enjoyable. But I loved the eggs, hollandaise sauce, and hash browns and tater tots.

Prime Rib Loco Moco
Layne K.

Great food, fast and friendly service, and a relaxing atmosphere! I ordered the prime rib loco moco, ube pancakes, a side of bacon, and an iced strawberry matcha latte. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The loco moco came covered in gravy and topped with eggs, and the vibrant purple ube pancakes looked just as good as they tasted. The crispy bacon was a great addition! The dining area was very clean, well lit, and comfortable. It wasn't too noisy, which made it easy to relax and enjoy my meal. Such a pleasant breakfast experience!

Hawaiian Loco Moco
jeannette h.

Came here for the fist time and wasn't really impressed. Maybe I didn't order the right things? My dad lives here and comes here quite frequently. Nice large place that seats many people. Kids ordered the strawberry pancakes. It wasn't really fluffy and the sauce was just okay. I had the Kim chee fried rice loco moco and didn't think it was all that great either. The gravy wasn't that flavorful, the hamburger was decent and fried rice was really salty. My dad always orders the French toast with fruits. I didn't try it, but I'm guessing it was delicious. We also orders the ube waffles. It wasn't pretty good and their sauce was also quite flavorful. Overall I have to say it was just meh. Maybe I didn't order the right things

Prime Rib Loco Moco
Aneida R.

Let me start with the chocolate hazelnut martini...it's is the BEST $8.50 I've ever spent in my life. The barista took her time and drew a beautiful hibiscus flower with the chocolate syrup! Such attention to detail really made the drink and service feel personable and special. The ube waffle is the best ube anything I've ever experienced. I'm a big ube sweet potato fan so I'm always looking for ube inspired items and it's a let down. Not here! They captured the flavor perfectly!!! Yogur is Yo'grrrreat'! Small parking lot on site and street metered parking also available.

Crabcake eggs benedict
Cyndee C.

This is the first time back to YogurStory since they moved into the old Likelike Drive-in. I know, I'm slow. I should've been back earlier. First of all, their menu is huge! You're going to find something you'll like AND it's a great place to bring your picky eaters. Next, they just started an automated ordering system using a tablet at each table (great for introverts). Don't be intimidated by the technology, there's a button to press for personal service! The staff is very friendly and helpful! The restaurant is big and spacious but it does get very crowded. We were lucky to get seated right away on a Saturday but we were there before 8am. The crabcake benedict was great. The egg was perfectly poached. There's nothing more insulting to an eggs benedict than a hard egg yolk. The crabcake was huge and tasty. Winner! I did wish there was more hollandaise sauce. But, I'll live. I would definitely go back, but if there was a long wait... I dunno...

Prime Rib Loco Moco
Ailun H.

We got here at 2:25 PM, five minutes before their kitchen closed for a short break, and we had to make some speedy decisions. We initially decided to split an entree since we were going to eat an early dinner in a few hours. However, we settled on ordering one sweet and one savory dish to share. UBE PANCAKES - 16.50 The ube pancakes are YogurStory's iconic specialty, with a velvety, deep-purple ube coconut sauce completely covering the Okinawan sweet potato pancakes, flowing abundantly on the plate. We almost didn't order these because I thought they were going to be too sweet and probably just an Instagram gimmick, but my friend insisted since it's what they're known for. These were incredible and definitely not too sweet. I could not get enough of that ube coconut sauce. I made sure each bite of pancake I had was completely smothered with it. The pancakes were also soft, with a light earthy sweetness from the sweet potatoes. Amazing sweet option, and we'd highly recommend it. PRIME RIB LOCO MOCO - 26.95 We decided to splurge a bit more for the prime rib option, and it was completely worth it. I tried a bit of the gravy, and it had this charred flavor from the prime rib that surprised me. It was incredibly savory! The prime rib was thick and juicy, grilled to medium rare just as we had asked. The platter was huge, and we quietly devoured the whole thing, except for some rice. I'd 100% order this again. Arguably, this was my favorite meal while I was in Hawaii. Both options we ordered couldn't have been more different from each other, yet they were both incredible. They were the best pancakes and best loco moco I've eaten, and I genuinely cannot tell you which one I liked more. Remember how I said we were going to eat an early dinner after YogurStory? Nope. YogurStory was our last meal in Hawaii because we were incredibly stuffed afterward. We had zero regrets.

loco moco
Jeffrey T.

Sweet, Savory, and Reliably Good When you're looking for a brunch spot with an equal assortment of sweet AND savory options, YogurStory is a great place to go. They are popular, so expect a wait. You can join their waitlist through the Yelp link right on this page. You'll get a text and can track your place in line. Depending on how far away you are, it's smart to sign in before heading over so you can shorten your wait once you arrive. The food is reliably good. No major showstoppers, but you'll leave satisfied, and the food usually comes out pretty quickly. The short rib loco moco, kim chee fried rice, and any of their waffles are sure winners. My only gripe is the parking. The lot isn't really big enough for the size of the restaurant, and the stalls are super tight. Come hungry, join the waitlist early, and prepare to suck it in when you open your car door.

Ube Pancakes
Kaitlyn P.

There's a reason why the ube pancakes here are so popular. The staff was super kind, but it does get really packed, so I'd highkey recommend getting on the waitlist ahead of time. The ube pancakes were incredibly soft and fluffy. I'm usually not a fan of ube, but these pancakes completely changed the game for me. They had the perfect amount of sweetness without being too much. Another star of the show was the Steak Fried Rice. The steak was so tender and everything came together really well. I'd probably skip the Braised Kalbi Benedict though. It was nothing special compared to the other dishes, and the kalbi was pretty fatty and gummy. Overall, definitely come for the ube pancakes and Steak Fried Rice!

Prime Rib Loco Moco
Violet B.

Honestly I have not been to this place since they moved and was resisting to come until today... the food was excellent! Large portion and clean, delicious, not overly salty or oily. The services were prompt and foods came quickly. Nothing to complain about and will definitely return.

Darren Y.

Been a while since I've been here and my meal wasn't as good. Same super long wait - 30min for 2 at 1030a on a weekday. Lechon Benedict was not good. Lechon super fatty and gooey. Breakfast croissant was nothing special. Was hoping to upgrade to potato Mac but wasn't allowed. Got greasy onion rings instead. Maybe their staple ube pancake and mocos are still good and worth the glucose and cholesterol boost?

Ube Pancakes
Jenna L.

Very tasty brunch! I come here whenever I have friends visiting Oahu for the Ube Pancakes. They have waffles, pancakes, and French toast! The fried rice is also pretty tasty; it comes with the pork belly oinker (but don't expect the pork belly to be crispy). House potatoes are a must!!!!! I like to dip in the ube sauce for a savory/sweet combo. The wait can get long, but luckily you can join the Yelp waitlist online!

Ube Pancakes Kalua Pig Benedict
Maribel H.

Got the taro pancakes and braised kalbi eggs Benedict with tater tots. Everything was yummy! The wait to be seated was pretty long, but understandable since this place is clearly in high demand. The eggs themselves were a little watery, which was a slight letdown, but the taro pancakes were definitely the highlight for me! SO yummy and easily my favorite part of the meal. The tater tots were perfection. Definitely a must try!

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Ask the Community - YogurStory

Do u guys do phone orders?

We currently do not take phone orders. Please visit us at www.yogur808.com to place your take out order!

Does YogurStory take reservations for dining on a Sunday?

It's first come, first served. Reservations required for 6 or more in your party. Enjoy!

What's the average wait time on a Monday morning (around 8 AM)?

I would go on Yelp join the Waitlist when you're ready to go or know when you'll be there. The Waitlist also tells you how busy they are and how long your wait time is. No reservations but the Waitlist is great. Got there, long line of people, walk… 

Are they open on New Year's day?

Yes, we're open!

Do they still not take reservations?

Nope. You sign up on an iPad when you get there and wait for your name to be called.

Do they take reservations?

To dine at Yogurstory, they do not accept reservations. However, they have implemented a convenient system through Yelp. To secure a spot, you need to sign into their Yelp waitlist. This innovative feature not only displays the current wait times… 

Did they change locations? I don't remember it being at this address

Yes they moved locations.

Are you open New Year's Day?

Yes until 3:30pm

Are they open on new year's eve?

I am not sure. However with them only open for breakfast and lunch, I say yes. Just give them a call. They are pretty good at answering their phone.

Do they take reservations?

I don't think so, but they have Yelp waitlist which helps a lot. Believe we only waited 10 mins for our table.

What does it mean if waitlist is closed?

Just means there's no line. You can go there with out waiting.

Do you have to make reservations?

Get on the Yelp waitlist before you head over.

Do you take reservations for 8 or more people?

yes, call them

Do they offer to go?

Yes

Is this business open or relocated somewhere else?

YogurStory moved across the street from their former location. They are now at 745 Ke'eaumoku Street, in the spot of the old Like Like Drive-Inn.

Is it dog friendly?

I'm not sure

Where does the name come from? Or what does it mean?

If you look for "FROM THIS BUSINESS" on their Yelp page , click on "read more", they tell you their story under "history"

Does the coffee come with free refills?

Yes, they do

Do you do take out ordering?

Yes, they do!

Are you guys open Easter Sunday?

Yes

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I planned to be in Waikiki this morning, so I took the opportunity to visit here for the first…read moretime. I enjoyed the loco moco at the Kuakini location a while back, so I wanted to try it again here. Whereas the original coffee shop was counter service, here on the third floor of the International Market Place there was a lot of seating capacity. I waited outside for its 7 am opening, but it took them a few minutes after that before they welcomed us in. I was among the first to be seated. I ordered the loco moco sunny-side up and a coffee. The coffee and grilled butter roll arrived first. The loco moco several minutes after that. I had heard that the loco moco wasn't grilled the same way as at the original location, but it looked and tasted about the same. The food was as good, but the atmosphere was way different - not necessarily better or worse. I think I prefer Kuakini because there you have a close-up view of the food being made.

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