Horrible place to eat at, Staff are RACIST “ROWENA”in specific!! She looked at us so disgustingly as soon as we came in, me and my mom are not white all the other people coming in where white and ROWENA didn’t even want to take our order she asked a different server to take our orders, from there she left us staring at all the other “white folks” get their food for almost 40min and would walk just past us with a smirk in her face so disrespectful, I finally couldn’t take more of the disrespect got up and told her she was wrong for being racist toward us! Little does she know I came on a grief trip to help my mom with her loss of a US Active Marine who gave his life to serve this country and this is the disrespect we get unbelievable!! Hope management knows of this and takes action against her, every one should be treated equal no matter the color of your skin, hair, eyes, nationality etc…. Do better ILIMA cause this is not it and will never comeback here again!!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tatiana Patrasco
Just great UBE pancakes with a local papaya and fruits!!! Just awesome !!!
Mo Mo
Belgium waffle was sent back 2 ce uncooked Eggs were over cooked Just all around bad
Ju-riel Car
The food was good but on a pricey side (but everywhere is expensive when in Hawaii). Must try their ube pancake.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie Halloway
Skip it. The food was mediocre & severely over priced even for Hawaii on top of awful service. Im not sure if the server decided to take a break. Clocked off or got kicked off the clock but after bringing us our drinks and taking our food order he disappeared. The other two ladies working would not even make eye contact. The entire restaurant of guests were pretty annoyed. Plates come out at different intervals, this was happening to all the surrounding tables as well. After the kids food was dropped off the server left, another 10 minutes or so before our food came out. We tried to ask for refills and she wouldnt make eye contact or acknowledge. She just dropped the food and ran. We finally flagged her down after leaving the other table next to us. $7 for kids chocolate milk and $7 for juice served in tiny glasses. Loco moco gravy was like sludge and the meat was raw in the center. At that point we just paid and left since we didn't want to wait another 30 minutes for it to be remade and couldn't get a servers attention. This place was a disappointment and a dumpster fire.
david mcelveen
This place is seriously the best for breakfast. The service is so friendly, and the whole restaurant is spotless. I love the chill vibe; it's perfect for a relaxing morning. And the food? Absolutely amazing! I highly recommend checking it out. Plus, there are no birds and insects.
Matthew Dimas
Visited May 29th 2025. The food was very good. I had the loco moco with the fried garlic rice. And the rice was the best I’ve had on the island so far.
Estonian Family
Thought was a very good and reasonable option for breakfast for the area. Not too crowded and the breakfast options and value was decent given its waikiki
Jonathan Cuda
Rowena and Erna were very sweet and attentive! Their coffee is some of the best I’ve ever had.
Kyle Boyd
I can't figure out why this restaurant isn't busier - it is a hidden gem. Great food, fantastic service, and doesn't feel like you're crowded and bustling all the time like most restaurants in Waikiki. We are here three times, no wait, no complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ilima Surfer, French Toast, Portuguese Sausage and Eggs, Papaya Boat
Delicious food! I ordered the Veggie omelette and it was great. Very filling and full of veggies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Kline
Better than eggs and things and you don’t have to make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash, Side of Hashbrowns
Waed Watfa
Excellent food and service. Erena was so nice! Definitely recommend trying it and would come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wayne Garcia Currier
Overall positive experience. Food was quick and decent. Standard steak and eggs with side of hashbrowns. Being a couple blocks from the beach, significantly less crowded and worth the quick walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Luc O'Hanlon
Dreadful. Waiting at the door 10 minutes to be seated with half the cafe free. Not one member of staff approached.
Horrible place to eat at, Staff are RACIST “ROWENA”in specific!! She looked at us so disgustingly as soon as we came in, me and my mom are not white all the other people coming in where white and ROWENA didn’t even want to take our order she asked a different server to take our orders, from there she left us staring at all the other “white folks” get their food for almost 40min and would walk just past us with a smirk in her face so disrespectful, I finally couldn’t take more of the disrespect got up and told her she was wrong for being racist toward us! Little does she know I came on a grief trip to help my mom with her loss of a US Active Marine who gave his life to serve this country and this is the disrespect we get unbelievable!! Hope management knows of this and takes action against her, every one should be treated equal no matter the color of your skin, hair, eyes, nationality etc…. Do better ILIMA cause this is not it and will never comeback here again!!!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Just great UBE pancakes with a local papaya and fruits!!! Just awesome !!!
Belgium waffle was sent back 2 ce uncooked
Eggs were over cooked
Just all around bad
The food was good but on a pricey side (but everywhere is expensive when in Hawaii). Must try their ube pancake.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Skip it. The food was mediocre & severely over priced even for Hawaii on top of awful service.
Im not sure if the server decided to take a break. Clocked off or got kicked off the clock but after bringing us our drinks and taking our food order he disappeared. The other two ladies working would not even make eye contact. The entire restaurant of guests were pretty annoyed. Plates come out at different intervals, this was happening to all the surrounding tables as well. After the kids food was dropped off the server left, another 10 minutes or so before our food came out. We tried to ask for refills and she wouldnt make eye contact or acknowledge. She just dropped the food and ran. We finally flagged her down after leaving the other table next to us. $7 for kids chocolate milk and $7 for juice served in tiny glasses.
Loco moco gravy was like sludge and the meat was raw in the center. At that point we just paid and left since we didn't want to wait another 30 minutes for it to be remade and couldn't get a servers attention.
This place was a disappointment and a dumpster fire.
This place is seriously the best for breakfast. The service is so friendly, and the whole restaurant is spotless. I love the chill vibe; it's perfect for a relaxing morning. And the food? Absolutely amazing! I highly recommend checking it out. Plus, there are no birds and insects.
Visited May 29th 2025. The food was very good. I had the loco moco with the fried garlic rice. And the rice was the best I’ve had on the island so far.
Thought was a very good and reasonable option for breakfast for the area. Not too crowded and the breakfast options and value was decent given its waikiki
Rowena and Erna were very sweet and attentive! Their coffee is some of the best I’ve ever had.
I can't figure out why this restaurant isn't busier - it is a hidden gem. Great food, fantastic service, and doesn't feel like you're crowded and bustling all the time like most restaurants in Waikiki. We are here three times, no wait, no complaints.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ilima Surfer, French Toast, Portuguese Sausage and Eggs, Papaya Boat
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food! I ordered the Veggie omelette and it was great. Very filling and full of veggies.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Better than eggs and things and you don’t have to make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash, Side of Hashbrowns
Excellent food and service. Erena was so nice! Definitely recommend trying it and would come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall positive experience. Food was quick and decent. Standard steak and eggs with side of hashbrowns. Being a couple blocks from the beach, significantly less crowded and worth the quick walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dreadful. Waiting at the door 10 minutes to be seated with half the cafe free. Not one member of staff approached.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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