The staff is friendly very attentive. Lots of options to choose from. I would not order the Asian dishes here like the Pad Thai or the curry (go to a Thai restaurant for that) if I were to do it again I would go for the specials at this restaurant like the Lamb Wellington. I would come back again, too bad it’s our last day here in paradise. I would recommend the lemon tart very good. The chocolate pyramid is nothing special, just mousse and chocolate cake. Listen to the waiters and their recommendations, they know what they’re talking about. Amazing place a for coffee and dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Arlene Kurtz
I have been going to Tiny Pyramid on Nimitz and was pleasantly surprised to see a new location - Tiny Pyramid Express. So far I have gotten pizza carbonara and dessert fast and delicious. I could eat there everyday and sometimes I do. The service was quick and easy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Dukes Icelabs
Food and dessert are delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arlene Lum
Great spot for good food and delicious desserts. Its dining area belies the quality of the food as it looks like fast food cafe but is a regular restaurant. The food is good, we had the fixed menu B with escargot and poached lobster tail. The escargot was excellent, the lobster tail was a little dry but good with the pasta and vegetables.
The best part is the dessert. They have a pastry chef here that makes dazzling tarts and chocolate desserts. We have tried the chocolate pyramid, raspberry pistachio tart, apricot tart and blueberry tart. All were so delicious and yummy. Coming here for dessert only is a good idea as the desserts are worth it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Michele E
Come here for the desert, stay for the food! For the table we shared the Lao roll and it was light and tasty and could eat all day long. For my lunch I had the green curry. It says spicy but to me it wasn’t hot hot, but had wonderful flavor. My coworker had the personal pizza and it was good too. For dessert I had the chocolate haupia and it was good b it the chocolate took over the haupia taste.
I had never heard of this hidden gem and was invited for lunch by a good friend. It was Monday and all the tables were full, a few holiday parties it seemed, and I’m glad she made reservations ahead of time! There were so many delicious things on the menu but we both went with the fisherman’s pie. Oh my goodness it was beyond delicious!!! It really is not what you expect, but the flavors, and the light puff pastry all melted in my mouth! We shared the crispy crab salad as an appetizer and then after the seafood pies we also shared a few desserts! They are all display inside and let me tell you, it’s hard to choose because they all look delectable. It seemed like there was only one waitress and another lady helping, so my only suggestion is one more staff member (especially when all the tables are full) to help service run a little smoother, but our food did come out quick and it was superb. I see why this place is like a hidden secret and I will definitely be back again to try other things on the menu! Be sure to book a table in advance. Lots of free center parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
FC Katie
Tiny Pyramid Restaurant is a hidden gem and offers a consistently elegant dining experience. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared using fresh, high-quality ingredients, resulting in flavors that are both refined and satisfying. The presentation is impeccable, always artful, polished, and visually striking, reflecting a clear attention to detail. From the balance of textures to the overall composition of each plate, the food is as impressive to look at as it is to enjoy. A standout destination for those who appreciate quality, craftsmanship, and beautifully executed cuisine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lisa Cohen
Of you like a casual setting, this is ideal. Nice and quiet by today's restaurant standards. It's a BYOB place, which I love. The staff is super friendly, professional, and enthusiastic about the food. The food is superb. My favorite is the hen. We brought a vegetarian friend one night and because they make everything to order they are extremely accommodating. They'll serve any dish as you like it. Try to save room for dessert - their pastries are crazy good. Really wonderful experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Crew
Awesome bakery with an amazing and diverse selection! I got 4 things from here and they still looked pretty even after I got rear ended on the way home. Lol The taste of each item was super unique! Service was amazing and they were ready to answer any questions I had with the most caring attitude. :) highly recommend trying for yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
via mendoza
We have been sporadically coming here for over 10 years. What draws us to this gem? Menu is diverse & everything is delicious, our favorite & value for your money, especially during this crazy time, is the prix fixe menu!! My choice: mixed salad, soft shell crab, braised duck cooked to perfection! I've been to many restaurants in town searching for the perfect duck and have paid 3x the price, lol! The table service has always been excellent. In fact, because their dinner hours has been cut down due to the difficulty of getting help, JJ was kind enough to allow our request for early dining. That's above & beyond! It's a quaint quiet place, we always bring mainland visitors here and no need to shout over conversations to catch up. Lastly for us, I know no other nice restaurant that welcomes our fur baby who we consider part of our family! And P.S. it's byob! Unbeatable place for saving those hard earned dollars!
The Tiny Pyramid is a gem. My wife and I love this restaurant. We have been going with our family from when it was JJ's on Waialae. Many beautiful memories. Amazing food and desserts and a family run restaurant. Been loving JJ's food for many years. We had a wonderful time as always. Got to check this place out. I highly recommend it for any occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JD McEnerney
Smaller portions but incredible flavors. Had the opakapaka and it was divine. Don't forget to save room for dessert, the variety was impressive, not just a dessert cart with 5 choices. Had the pistachio brandy one (sorry i forgot the name past that) and the flavors were very good, with a subtle and not overpowering sweetness. Will definitely go again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry, Chocolate Pyramid, Parisian, Lao Roll
Ronya H.
Not super thrilled about my experience here at Tiny Pyramid. The two items I ordered were prepared incorrectly.
I ordered the Thai Thai noodles with TOFU and received the noodles with CHICKEN instead. Also ordered the veggie pizza with NO ONIONS and received a pizza with onions. After everyone was served, the correct noodles hadn’t come out yet. I went inside to ask if I could cancel the order but was told that “it was ready”. The noodles that were brought out were cold. I didn’t wait 30 minutes for cold noodles.
I don’t like to write bad reviews but I will when deemed necessary. Especially when the guy inside was so rude.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Darion Smith
Had to worst experience at this darling restaurant today. Used to be one of our favorite places but missed the mark today. We had the slowest waitress with no customer service skills. Took more than 40mins to get our meal even though we were the only 2 people in the restaurant at some point. Will no longer recommend dining here
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Sashia Kessler
I had lunch with a friend and her daughter in this cute little cafe in the design center.
The food is fresh, clean, and came in perfect portions. My 2 year old daughter loved the salmon and fresh veggies it as well as the corn soup with crab. But what we loved most about this place was the desert selection!!!
Oh how my daughter’s eyes sparkled when she saw the showcase of over 20+ varieties of mini cakes!! Ofcourse, she chose the pink colored cake which to my surprise was azuki bean cream. I chose a chocolate shell dome with marron (chestnut) and rum mouse filling. Both rare flavors and delicious!! The deserts are great because they are not overly sweetened and cater to a foreign tongue!! Unfortunately deserts were devoured so I didn’t get a photo.
My daughter now dreams about going back and having desert. We will be back soon! .
Kid-friendliness: Highchairs available, this food is great for kids who can eat variety of food. I just shared my plate with my daughter.
It’s a rather quiet relaxing cafe atmosphere, so make sure you bring activities so your children can enjoy lunch with the adults! The center has plenty of space for children to stretch their legs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cream of Corn Soup, Pastry, Seafood
The staff is friendly very attentive. Lots of options to choose from. I would not order the Asian dishes here like the Pad Thai or the curry (go to a Thai restaurant for that) if I were to do it again I would go for the specials at this restaurant like the Lamb Wellington. I would come back again, too bad it’s our last day here in paradise. I would recommend the lemon tart very good. The chocolate pyramid is nothing special, just mousse and chocolate cake. Listen to the waiters and their recommendations, they know what they’re talking about. Amazing place a for coffee and dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
I have been going to Tiny Pyramid on Nimitz and was pleasantly surprised to see a new location - Tiny Pyramid Express. So far I have gotten pizza carbonara and dessert fast and delicious. I could eat there everyday and sometimes I do. The service was quick and easy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
Food and dessert are delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot for good food and delicious desserts. Its dining area belies the quality of the food as it looks like fast food cafe but is a regular restaurant. The food is good, we had the fixed menu B with escargot and poached lobster tail. The escargot was excellent, the lobster tail was a little dry but good with the pasta and vegetables.
The best part is the dessert. They have a pastry chef here that makes dazzling tarts and chocolate desserts. We have tried the chocolate pyramid, raspberry pistachio tart, apricot tart and blueberry tart. All were so delicious and yummy. Coming here for dessert only is a good idea as the desserts are worth it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Come here for the desert, stay for the food!
For the table we shared the Lao roll and it was light and tasty and could eat all day long.
For my lunch I had the green curry. It says spicy but to me it wasn’t hot hot, but had wonderful flavor. My coworker had the personal pizza and it was good too.
For dessert I had the chocolate haupia and it was good b it the chocolate took over the haupia taste.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Wellington, Lao Summer Rolls
I had never heard of this hidden gem and was invited for lunch by a good friend. It was Monday and all the tables were full, a few holiday parties it seemed, and I’m glad she made reservations ahead of time! There were so many delicious things on the menu but we both went with the fisherman’s pie. Oh my goodness it was beyond delicious!!! It really is not what you expect, but the flavors, and the light puff pastry all melted in my mouth! We shared the crispy crab salad as an appetizer and then after the seafood pies we also shared a few desserts! They are all display inside and let me tell you, it’s hard to choose because they all look delectable. It seemed like there was only one waitress and another lady helping, so my only suggestion is one more staff member (especially when all the tables are full) to help service run a little smoother, but our food did come out quick and it was superb. I see why this place is like a hidden secret and I will definitely be back again to try other things on the menu! Be sure to book a table in advance. Lots of free center parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tiny Pyramid Restaurant is a hidden gem and offers a consistently elegant dining experience. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared using fresh, high-quality ingredients, resulting in flavors that are both refined and satisfying. The presentation is impeccable, always artful, polished, and visually striking, reflecting a clear attention to detail. From the balance of textures to the overall composition of each plate, the food is as impressive to look at as it is to enjoy. A standout destination for those who appreciate quality, craftsmanship, and beautifully executed cuisine.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Of you like a casual setting, this is ideal. Nice and quiet by today's restaurant standards. It's a BYOB place, which I love. The staff is super friendly, professional, and enthusiastic about the food. The food is superb. My favorite is the hen. We brought a vegetarian friend one night and because they make everything to order they are extremely accommodating. They'll serve any dish as you like it. Try to save room for dessert - their pastries are crazy good. Really wonderful experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome bakery with an amazing and diverse selection! I got 4 things from here and they still looked pretty even after I got rear ended on the way home. Lol The taste of each item was super unique! Service was amazing and they were ready to answer any questions I had with the most caring attitude. :) highly recommend trying for yourself!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been sporadically coming here for over 10 years. What draws us to this gem? Menu is diverse & everything is delicious, our favorite & value for your money, especially during this crazy time, is the prix fixe menu!! My choice: mixed salad, soft shell crab, braised duck cooked to perfection! I've been to many restaurants in town searching for the perfect duck and have paid 3x the price, lol!
The table service has always been excellent. In fact, because their dinner hours has been cut down due to the difficulty of getting help, JJ was kind enough to allow our request for early dining. That's above & beyond!
It's a quaint quiet place, we always bring mainland visitors here and no need to shout over conversations to catch up.
Lastly for us, I know no other nice restaurant that welcomes our fur baby who we consider part of our family!
And P.S. it's byob! Unbeatable place for saving those hard earned dollars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The Tiny Pyramid is a gem. My wife and I love this restaurant. We have been going with our family from when it was JJ's on Waialae. Many beautiful memories. Amazing food and desserts and a family run restaurant. Been loving JJ's food for many years. We had a wonderful time as always. Got to check this place out. I highly recommend it for any occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Smaller portions but incredible flavors. Had the opakapaka and it was divine. Don't forget to save room for dessert, the variety was impressive, not just a dessert cart with 5 choices. Had the pistachio brandy one (sorry i forgot the name past that) and the flavors were very good, with a subtle and not overpowering sweetness. Will definitely go again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastry, Chocolate Pyramid, Parisian, Lao Roll
Not super thrilled about my experience here at Tiny Pyramid. The two items I ordered were prepared incorrectly.
I ordered the Thai Thai noodles with TOFU and received the noodles with CHICKEN instead. Also ordered the veggie pizza with NO ONIONS and received a pizza with onions. After everyone was served, the correct noodles hadn’t come out yet. I went inside to ask if I could cancel the order but was told that “it was ready”. The noodles that were brought out were cold. I didn’t wait 30 minutes for cold noodles.
I don’t like to write bad reviews but I will when deemed necessary. Especially when the guy inside was so rude.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Had to worst experience at this darling restaurant today. Used to be one of our favorite places but missed the mark today. We had the slowest waitress with no customer service skills. Took more than 40mins to get our meal even though we were the only 2 people in the restaurant at some point. Will no longer recommend dining here
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
I had lunch with a friend and her daughter in this cute little cafe in the design center.
The food is fresh, clean, and came in perfect portions. My 2 year old daughter loved the salmon and fresh veggies it as well as the corn soup with crab. But what we loved most about this place was the desert selection!!!
Oh how my daughter’s eyes sparkled when she saw the showcase of over 20+ varieties of mini cakes!!
Ofcourse, she chose the pink colored cake which to my surprise was azuki bean cream. I chose a chocolate shell dome with marron (chestnut) and rum mouse filling. Both rare flavors and delicious!! The deserts are great because they are not overly sweetened and cater to a foreign tongue!! Unfortunately deserts were devoured so I didn’t get a photo.
My daughter now dreams about going back and having desert. We will be back soon! .
Kid-friendliness: Highchairs available, this food is great for kids who can eat variety of food. I just shared my plate with my daughter.
It’s a rather quiet relaxing cafe atmosphere, so make sure you bring activities so your children can enjoy lunch with the adults! The center has plenty of space for children to stretch their legs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cream of Corn Soup, Pastry, Seafood
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