Local restaurant with a relaxed vibe serving up huge plates of Hawaiian goodness including banana mac nut pancakes, loco mocos taken to the next level (hamburger patties, cutlets, sausage and other proteins) and egg and meat plates that include two starches such as hash browns AND a pancake or waffle.
Friendly and attentive staff keep cups filled and smiles flowing. As there is usually a line, simply add your name to the waitlist at the front door and you will get a text when your table is ready, but its definitely worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dani MCDonald
Breakfast October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024 once we left the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company, we drove to Waimea Hawaiian Style Cafe for breakfast, then went over to the Waimea Midweek Farmers Market, then stopped at the Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Gardens for a rest break!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dana lamel
Great food and hospitality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Gunter
I went here for breakfast so we could get off of the resort grounds to see something more local with my family and I couldn’t believe how good the burger was! It tasted so fresh and amazing and I loved it!!! The servers were so fast with our food and the second we walked in we got seated! And the drinks came to us in a minute or less and our server came to us right away and we got our food in a few minutes and it was still so warm and delicious! Staff are amazing! Food was spectacular, and the atmosphere was amazing! Our server Donna was so kind and amazing and very helpful and she was just so amazing! There is so much more I could say but it would be a day long to read! I am gonna come back to Hawaii and head straight to here! 10/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Falke
Awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Theodore Loftsgard
We came to this famous breakfast spot because we heard the food was amazing — but unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. When we arrived, it was busy, which we understood. They took our name for three people, but wouldn’t allow my 5-year-old to sit on my lap and count it as two. They said the wait would be about 30 minutes, which seemed reasonable.
After an hour and a half, we were still waiting. During that time, they continued seating other groups (both smaller and larger) who arrived after us. We checked in several times and were repeatedly told we were “up next,” but it never happened. Eventually, we gave up and left — our breakfast plans turned into lunch at Merriman’s next door.
To make things worse, when we politely expressed our frustration, the hostess was rude and dismissive. It really felt like they missed our name multiple times and weren’t willing to admit it.
The food may be great, but no food is worth that kind of wait or treatment — especially with a hungry 5-year-old. Hopefully, they improve their check-in system and customer service because this was extremely disappointing.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Missagh Rajaei
Bring cash and patience. You do have to wait to be seated, no need to keep checking in, put your name and wait. It's worth the wait! Great customer service, delicious big portioned food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulehu Beef Short Ribs, Haupia Pancakes, Haupia Waffle, Kalua Hash with Fried Rice and Eggs, Teri Ribeye Breakfast
The Picketts
Most delicious kalbi short ribs I’ve ever had. Spectacular. Every meal I have had here has been good. They do have some service issues - my table of 2 was kept waiting for a table 1/2 hr longer than a 4 top that arrived AFTER we did. And there was a roach running around on the floor under our table. Hawaii has lots of roaches and I choose not to hold this against them. I will definitely be back - the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kalbi Ribs
Russ Bowden
Classic breakfast experience. Fun atmosphere, quick and tasty food.
First off Donna greeted us with a smile and a hug super friendly amazing churro French toast on Hawaiian bread. Z was also amazing super sweet made jokes brought us our food super quick and very loving café as well as huge portions and super attentive staff love this place. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff T
Great food, massive pancakes, and fast/friendly service. Cash only, but they have an ATM. I had the Loco Moco and it was really good and a lot of food. Also had the two egg breakfast with pancakes...had to share and there were leftovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Clark
Great local place for bfast all day. Large portions and good price for Hawaii. NOTE: only accepts cash (they do have a cash machine on site).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jubin Edachery
This is a hidden gem and a great place for breakfast on the north side of the Big Island. Huge portions and sumptuous food - enjoyed it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nikki Draquez
The staff is amazing and the food is superb. When I tell you it was exactly what I wanted and more. Definitely a place to eat at when you are here.
Huge portions and great staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cash only, but they have an ATM onsite.
Local restaurant with a relaxed vibe serving up huge plates of Hawaiian goodness including banana mac nut pancakes, loco mocos taken to the next level (hamburger patties, cutlets, sausage and other proteins)
and egg and meat plates that include two starches such as hash browns AND a pancake or waffle.
Friendly and attentive staff keep cups filled and smiles flowing. As there is usually a line, simply add your name to the waitlist at the front door and you will get a text when your table is ready, but its definitely worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breakfast October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024 once we left the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company, we drove to Waimea Hawaiian Style Cafe for breakfast, then went over to the Waimea Midweek Farmers Market, then stopped at the Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Gardens for a rest break!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and hospitality
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went here for breakfast so we could get off of the resort grounds to see something more local with my family and I couldn’t believe how good the burger was! It tasted so fresh and amazing and I loved it!!! The servers were so fast with our food and the second we walked in we got seated! And the drinks came to us in a minute or less and our server came to us right away and we got our food in a few minutes and it was still so warm and delicious! Staff are amazing! Food was spectacular, and the atmosphere was amazing! Our server Donna was so kind and amazing and very helpful and she was just so amazing! There is so much more I could say but it would be a day long to read! I am gonna come back to Hawaii and head straight to here! 10/10 would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came to this famous breakfast spot because we heard the food was amazing — but unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. When we arrived, it was busy, which we understood. They took our name for three people, but wouldn’t allow my 5-year-old to sit on my lap and count it as two. They said the wait would be about 30 minutes, which seemed reasonable.
After an hour and a half, we were still waiting. During that time, they continued seating other groups (both smaller and larger) who arrived after us. We checked in several times and were repeatedly told we were “up next,” but it never happened. Eventually, we gave up and left — our breakfast plans turned into lunch at Merriman’s next door.
To make things worse, when we politely expressed our frustration, the hostess was rude and dismissive. It really felt like they missed our name multiple times and weren’t willing to admit it.
The food may be great, but no food is worth that kind of wait or treatment — especially with a hungry 5-year-old. Hopefully, they improve their check-in system and customer service because this was extremely disappointing.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Bring cash and patience. You do have to wait to be seated, no need to keep checking in, put your name and wait. It's worth the wait! Great customer service, delicious big portioned food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulehu Beef Short Ribs, Haupia Pancakes, Haupia Waffle, Kalua Hash with Fried Rice and Eggs, Teri Ribeye Breakfast
Most delicious kalbi short ribs I’ve ever had. Spectacular. Every meal I have had here has been good. They do have some service issues - my table of 2 was kept waiting for a table 1/2 hr longer than a 4 top that arrived AFTER we did. And there was a roach running around on the floor under our table. Hawaii has lots of roaches and I choose not to hold this against them. I will definitely be back - the food is amazing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kalbi Ribs
Classic breakfast experience. Fun atmosphere, quick and tasty food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Haupia Waffle
Restaurantji Recommends
First off Donna greeted us with a smile and a hug super friendly amazing churro French toast on Hawaiian bread. Z was also amazing super sweet made jokes brought us our food super quick and very loving café as well as huge portions and super attentive staff love this place. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, massive pancakes, and fast/friendly service. Cash only, but they have an ATM. I had the Loco Moco and it was really good and a lot of food. Also had the two egg breakfast with pancakes...had to share and there were leftovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great local place for bfast all day. Large portions and good price for Hawaii. NOTE: only accepts cash (they do have a cash machine on site).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a hidden gem and a great place for breakfast on the north side of the Big Island. Huge portions and sumptuous food - enjoyed it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The staff is amazing and the food is superb. When I tell you it was exactly what I wanted and more. Definitely a place to eat at when you are here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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