Always a great experience at Kona. The sushi and drinks were perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric (SW Florida)
We had a fantastic breakfast at Kona. We had the Tonga Toast and the Loco Moco and split the dishes. The combo of sweet and savory was amazing. Our server, Angela, was fantastic along with the Kona pressed coffee! Great breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R ED
THE MOST FAB SERVICE EVER! But Ga-Bage food. Eggs disgusting like cottage cheese same as both restaurants at Poly. But Poly, CLEAN & UPDATE! Flooring is gross.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Ariana
I was very pleased with my visit to Kona for breakfast. Food was really good and so was the service. If you want a casual breakfast on property, this is the place to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Hill
We had an amazing experience at Kona Cafe! We had a reservation for a Sunday morning at 9:30 and it was the perfect time. It wasn’t too busy when we were seated.
Our server was amazing! I am not great at keeping track of names but I need to start paying more attention! I eat gluten free and they are SO ACCOMMODATING at Disney. She asked if I was comfortable talking to her or if I would prefer to talk to the chef. They have tickets that they write allergens on to ensure the kitchen is well aware. The kitchen does take some extra time to cook your meal because they are very conscientious of allergies to ensure that nothing is cross contaminated. We were sat and ordered before a table next to us, but they got their food 5-10 minutes before we did. No worries!
We had to get some POG (pineapple, orange, guava) juice! Fricken delicious and refreshing! I ordered the gluten free Polynesian egg platter and it was the perfect amount of food! It was very filling, and nice to have the fruit to lighten it up and a little donut for dessert! The donut is from Erin McKenna’s bakery and is free of 7 or 9 of the top allergens. I cannot remember! It was very good donut for being so free of allergens. My boyfriend ordered the Loco Moco and it was crazy delicious! It seemed unconventional as it was rice, chorizo gravy and a hamburger patty, but it was amazing! The flavor was great, and it honestly wasn’t too filling and heavy.
We had an amazing visit and cannot wait to go back to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenn Finan
I've been going to Disney for over 15 years and the food has often been fine but not spectacular and usually on the expensive side. But this trip, I have been so pleased with every meal that I've had with them, either in the Parks or at the Resorts. Case in point; Kona Cafe at the Polynesian. As a single person travelling, I received excellent service, an attentive server and the chicken was wonderful! I was made to feel very comfortable and have nothing but wonderful things to say about both the restaurant and their staff. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Crafty Eater
For guest of the Polynesian resort, the Kona Café is one of those must do breakfast spots on property. This is where you can get the infamous Tonga toast, which is a dessert breakfast item wearing too thick slices of brioche or perhaps Hollow bread are stuffed with slices of banana, battered, and then fried before being rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served up. I think this leans more toward dessert but is served at breakfast and American fashion. Our party love the Tonga toast, though two of our members did agree that it was a bit too sweet for a breakfast item, and we did decide to split it. Another member got the pancakes that were topped with pineapples, and we can report that the pancakes were very fluffy and the pineapples added it just the right touch of sweetness. We would definitely recommend this place for those staying at the resort or even though staying on the monorail as it is not too difficult to get here from other locations. That being said there are amazing breakfast places in Disney and this isn’t one that we would go out of our way to see, especially given that you really should have a reservation for Kona Café. otherwise the wait times tend to exceed 30 and 45 minutes on average. The other issue might be for those in your party. You have sensory concerns given that the Kona Café is, more or less, in the atrium with all of that accompanying noise. There aren’t really walls that separated from just the general areas and so that can be quite overwhelming. still if you like a tropical flare to your breakfast and don’t mind too much noise or having to wait long for a seat and this is the place for you!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Brown
We had a fantastic dinner there! The service was good and the atmosphere was immersive. Seriously, the from the floor to the roof, it is an experience. We had the chicken and the salmon. Both were awesome! Don't forget the dessert. We had the chocolate cake. It was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cher Wilson • The Hoochie Digs
Catch a full & fresh, tasty breakfast at Polynesian Resort before hitting the Disney World parks. A really neat, totally Vintage Disney feel here. Kona is smaller & more quiet than Ohana, & there are no characters.
It was a ok experience but food was really good. Service could of been better. She was friendly but was reminded three times for water. You felt you were sitting in lobby. Very loud and sitting very close to the party next to you.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ally Halsey
Kona Cafe is always a hit and the food never disappoints. You get the Polynesian vibe right in the center of everything and a second best to being at Ohana. Someone always get the short rib which is delicious. Other great options are the pork chop, salmon, and Asian chicken! Plus if you love the Ohana noodles they are a secret menu idea that can be requested. Apps we get are the pot stickers and wings which h always hit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Yoshino
This is our very favorite breakfast on property, and it's incredibly consistent. Overall provides excellent value, too. 2 adults entrees plus coffee and 2 kids meals ran about $80 after AP discount. We'll definitely keep making time for this place in future trips--truly a highlight every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nina Stoyan-Rosenzweig
Wonderful server and great food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Major
Kona Cafe has long been a breakfast favorite of my family for many, many years. Located on the second floor of the main building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, it’s an aesthetically pleasing restaurant for which reservations are highly recommended. Unless you are staying there, walk over, or ride over using another mode of Disney transportation, you need a dining reservation to park on property. The rest of this review is going to be a love letter to their legendary Tonga Toast breakfast entree. Tonga Toast is essentially a large piece of bread that is turned into French toast and rolled in cinnamon sugar. There’s half a banana inside- we think it gets mushy and ask for it on the side. It comes with a side choice of like 4 meats. And you can have syrup or Strawberry Compote. We never fail to ask for extra compote and pour it over every inch of that cinnamon coated bread. Amazing. Kids probably need to share one- it’s a lot for one adult to handle. It’s in my top five breakfast dishes of all time. It lives up to the hype, served in a really nice restaurant in a beautiful resort.
Always a great experience at Kona. The sushi and drinks were perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic breakfast at Kona. We had the Tonga Toast and the Loco Moco and split the dishes. The combo of sweet and savory was amazing. Our server, Angela, was fantastic along with the Kona pressed coffee! Great breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THE MOST FAB SERVICE EVER! But Ga-Bage food. Eggs disgusting like cottage cheese same as both restaurants at Poly. But Poly, CLEAN & UPDATE! Flooring is gross.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
I was very pleased with my visit to Kona for breakfast. Food was really good and so was the service. If you want a casual breakfast on property, this is the place to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an amazing experience at Kona Cafe! We had a reservation for a Sunday morning at 9:30 and it was the perfect time. It wasn’t too busy when we were seated.
Our server was amazing! I am not great at keeping track of names but I need to start paying more attention! I eat gluten free and they are SO ACCOMMODATING at Disney. She asked if I was comfortable talking to her or if I would prefer to talk to the chef. They have tickets that they write allergens on to ensure the kitchen is well aware. The kitchen does take some extra time to cook your meal because they are very conscientious of allergies to ensure that nothing is cross contaminated. We were sat and ordered before a table next to us, but they got their food 5-10 minutes before we did. No worries!
We had to get some POG (pineapple, orange, guava) juice! Fricken delicious and refreshing! I ordered the gluten free Polynesian egg platter and it was the perfect amount of food! It was very filling, and nice to have the fruit to lighten it up and a little donut for dessert! The donut is from Erin McKenna’s bakery and is free of 7 or 9 of the top allergens. I cannot remember! It was very good donut for being so free of allergens. My boyfriend ordered the Loco Moco and it was crazy delicious! It seemed unconventional as it was rice, chorizo gravy and a hamburger patty, but it was amazing! The flavor was great, and it honestly wasn’t too filling and heavy.
We had an amazing visit and cannot wait to go back to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been going to Disney for over 15 years and the food has often been fine but not spectacular and usually on the expensive side. But this trip, I have been so pleased with every meal that I've had with them, either in the Parks or at the Resorts. Case in point; Kona Cafe at the Polynesian. As a single person travelling, I received excellent service, an attentive server and the chicken was wonderful! I was made to feel very comfortable and have nothing but wonderful things to say about both the restaurant and their staff. Thank you so much!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
For guest of the Polynesian resort, the Kona Café is one of those must do breakfast spots on property. This is where you can get the infamous Tonga toast, which is a dessert breakfast item wearing too thick slices of brioche or perhaps Hollow bread are stuffed with slices of banana, battered, and then fried before being rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served up. I think this leans more toward dessert but is served at breakfast and American fashion. Our party love the Tonga toast, though two of our members did agree that it was a bit too sweet for a breakfast item, and we did decide to split it. Another member got the pancakes that were topped with pineapples, and we can report that the pancakes were very fluffy and the pineapples added it just the right touch of sweetness. We would definitely recommend this place for those staying at the resort or even though staying on the monorail as it is not too difficult to get here from other locations. That being said there are amazing breakfast places in Disney and this isn’t one that we would go out of our way to see, especially given that you really should have a reservation for Kona Café. otherwise the wait times tend to exceed 30 and 45 minutes on average. The other issue might be for those in your party. You have sensory concerns given that the Kona Café is, more or less, in the atrium with all of that accompanying noise. There aren’t really walls that separated from just the general areas and so that can be quite overwhelming. still if you like a tropical flare to your breakfast and don’t mind too much noise or having to wait long for a seat and this is the place for you!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic dinner there! The service was good and the atmosphere was immersive. Seriously, the from the floor to the roof, it is an experience. We had the chicken and the salmon. Both were awesome! Don't forget the dessert. We had the chocolate cake. It was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catch a full & fresh, tasty breakfast at Polynesian Resort before hitting the Disney World parks. A really neat, totally Vintage Disney feel here. Kona is smaller & more quiet than Ohana, & there are no characters.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
It was a ok experience but food was really good. Service could of been better. She was friendly but was reminded three times for water. You felt you were sitting in lobby. Very loud and sitting very close to the party next to you.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Kona Cafe is always a hit and the food never disappoints. You get the Polynesian vibe right in the center of everything and a second best to being at Ohana. Someone always get the short rib which is delicious. Other great options are the pork chop, salmon, and Asian chicken! Plus if you love the Ohana noodles they are a secret menu idea that can be requested. Apps we get are the pot stickers and wings which h always hit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our very favorite breakfast on property, and it's incredibly consistent. Overall provides excellent value, too. 2 adults entrees plus coffee and 2 kids meals ran about $80 after AP discount. We'll definitely keep making time for this place in future trips--truly a highlight every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful server and great food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kona Cafe has long been a breakfast favorite of my family for many, many years. Located on the second floor of the main building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, it’s an aesthetically pleasing restaurant for which reservations are highly recommended. Unless you are staying there, walk over, or ride over using another mode of Disney transportation, you need a dining reservation to park on property. The rest of this review is going to be a love letter to their legendary Tonga Toast breakfast entree. Tonga Toast is essentially a large piece of bread that is turned into French toast and rolled in cinnamon sugar. There’s half a banana inside- we think it gets mushy and ask for it on the side. It comes with a side choice of like 4 meats. And you can have syrup or Strawberry Compote. We never fail to ask for extra compote and pour it over every inch of that cinnamon coated bread. Amazing. Kids probably need to share one- it’s a lot for one adult to handle. It’s in my top five breakfast dishes of all time. It lives up to the hype, served in a really nice restaurant in a beautiful resort.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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