Button Up Cafe

719 Kamehameha Hwy a102, Pearl City
(808) 454-5454

Recent Reviews

R M.

Delicious food but very cramped inside. Also had flies hanging around and could smell cigarette smoke from outside. The portions are HUGE and easily shared. Again yummy food and maybe best to take out cuz minimal if any service other than counter service. Seems to be a popular place!

Marie R.

Food is great but the wait is long for take out order. Sometimes there's no parking so you may need to drive around a bit.

Mark C.

A small affair in a small strip on south side of Kam Highway in Pearl City. About 6 total tables inside. Sign in legal pad outside to get in line. Order inside at counter then food brought to you. May be a wait but very worth it. I had a ciabatta breakfast sandwich with beef bulgogi and egg and cheese and chipotle mayo. Bread tender and fresh but held together. Who does that ? It was fire. Lots of crispy tots. They were banging out what looked to be very tall and artful stuffed French toasts that I would definitely try. Hit this place.

Christine J.

Small business with big flavor coming out of that kitchen. Ube French toast is a must and anything that has short ribs is a must have. Staff were super friendly and gave us recommendations for other local spots to hit. The wait is well worth it.

David G.

This is a fun local spot in Pearl City. The plates have generous portions, and the staff is friendly. The French Toast presentation was the highlight. Enjoyable stop.

Harrison H.

The girlfriend wanted to pick up some food after some early morning errands. Came here years ago and decided to stop by again. Very happy we phone ordered because the line for dine in was about 5 parties long waiting to be seated. Inside is small with tables to diner in but kinda cramped. The interaction we had with the cashier was quick and easy!

Ueta V.

Food and service is awesome. I gave it a four only cause the location and space. Unless you don't mind standing and watching people eat. With elbows touching your neighbors elbows, while eating. Waitresses trying to squeeze n make their way through. Then this place is for you. Otherwise i recommend order take out.

Lo

The braised short ribs was amazing! Even better than I remember!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Korean Braised Short Rib Benny, Ribs, Braised Short Ribs

Jodi Fleury

Need to put tables or at least a bench for customers while waiting since it's so small. Food was awesome. I got the short ribs plate lunch. They should have a side of tater tots half the size for half the price. The potato Mac salad was

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Braised Short Ribs

matt tucker

I would give this place zero stars if I could. Definitely skip. TERRIBLE service. I didn’t even get a chance to try the food. The woman at the front was so rude to me, I couldn’t believe it. She had so much attitude it was like I was offending her by walking in the door. I don’t know why she was so unwelcoming from the first time she said “go ahead,” (her informing me it’s my time to order). I ordered food and she told me she didn’t have any change and couldn’t take my cash. A breakfast café. At 9:45 in the morning. Told me they didn’t have change and couldn’t take my cash. The woman didn’t bother opening the registered to check, or Asking the servers, or asking the guys in the back, didn’t bother to apologize, didn’t even say hello to me when I first came in. I can’t believe a small business would treat someone like that. This place isn’t worth the wait or the service. I just live down the street and was patronizing a business in the same complex. Won’t be coming back.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Michael Mackgoo

Pretty damn

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Moses Vargas

Before you order, you need to know what you ordering. Turn off what? What do they have in a menu? You can answer questions about meanu? Tony problem is the dynamic so small. Need to squish yourself 5F18 ounce. It's cool the people there are very helpful workerParking: Can you tell me what this location is? Mon to Fri is busy but saturday and sunday there's a lot of parking open ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stuffed Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

Shireen Tilley

Huge servings, fast service and perfectly poached eggs and Benedict in small clean simple local spot.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stuffed Strawberry, Hollandaise

Reeez

The food and service are great! The atmosphere could use some major improvements as the flies are very bothersome, but it is what it is here in Hawai'i. I went back twice in less than 7 days, saying a lot for the food. I don't think take out would be the same. Gotta pick and choose my battles right.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stuffed Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast, Korean Braised Short Rib Benny, Fried Rice

Marty M

Hole in the wall, if you don’t have the strawberry cheesecake French toast you are missing out. Recommend banana, strawberry, blueberry, and whip cream. Don’t expect table service, but they are busy and efficient. It was a great experience with great taste.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Stuffed Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

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