Crater Rim Cafe

Name: Crater Rim Cafe
Address: 99-252 Crater Rim Dr W, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, 96718, US
Telephone: (808) 967-8356
Price range: $

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99-252 Crater Rim Dr W, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
(808) 967-8356

About Crater Rim Cafe

Crater Rim Cafe is a military MWR cafe/bar located near Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, offering a filling breakfast and great food in a spacious, military-style setting. The service is fast, friendly, and efficient. The bar is known for its strong drinks. Despite being a Tier 3 facility, it offers a unique and worthwhile experience, making it a great place to visit during your stay in Hawaii.

The cafe serves an at-home breakfast buffet with less oil or butter, including scrambled eggs made with minimal butter or oil and no meat, along with bacon on the side, catering to both vegans and meat lovers. The pancakes are also highly praised. The morning crew are known for their kindness and aloha spirit, aiming to brighten the day of guests. The breakfast buffet is considered better than the typical "continental" breakfast at chain hotels. The dining area has ample seating, making it a nice place to start the day.

Customers also recommend the breakfast sandwiches, which are made fresh and excellent, as well as the crispy waffle-style hashbrowns over the breakfast potatoes. The restaurant hosts an annual Halloween costume contest with specialty cocktails and live music in the adjacent bar. The staff is described as super friendly and kind, and the food is yummy and reasonably priced, whether for breakfast or dinner.