Hawaiian Style Cafe
Waimea, HI • ★ 4.7 (2279 Google reviews)
The Story
The cheerful buzz of folks enjoying a good meal fills this cozy Retro Parlor stop in Waimea. Plates piled high with classic comfort dishes promise a taste of island hospitality, making every bite feel like coming home. It’s a bright, welcoming spot where happy memories are served right alongside your favorite Hawaiian treats.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
Wayne Dewey
★ 5 • 3 months ago
This place is a good half hour drive from our hotel, but we always make the trip at least once every time we come to the big island. The staff is very friendly, and absolutely everything on the menu is done well, with the breakfast offerings being exceptional. Our go-to has been the mok-a-sauraus. For me its the king of breakfast plates. A large helping of white rice (or for a very small upcharge fantastic fried rice), a charbroiled hamburger patty which is better than youd expect it to be, a few slices of spam, a breaded and fried chicken cutlet, kalua pork, all covered in brown gravy topped with 2 eggs cooked however you like. Its amazing. Kudos to you if you can finish it. At $19 its a steal as it easily feeds 2 people. The pancakes are also monstrous and delicious. They have a fantastic fluffy chewiness to them. Getting them with the haupia topping is the way to go. A plate of 2 pancakes is a huge portion. Pictures really dont do justice to how large the portions are. I'd guess the pancakes are easily 12" across. Keep in mind they are cash only but there are signs as soon as you walk in and the server is likely to remind you before being seated which I think is nice so nobody is blindsided. We look forward to coming back here every time we're on the island.
Steve O'Brien
★ 5 • 5 months ago
Seriously, the pancakes here are incredible. Sooo fluffy and light! But the coconut cream syrup? INSANE. It's super creamy and full of coconut flavor. I couldn't stop eating them. The portion is huge though, so be prepared! We had a drive and a wait, but totally worth it. A MUST try if you're in the area!
jason kinney
★ 5 • 3 months ago
We keep coming back for the haupia pancakes. So good. Loco moco is on point from the savory side of things. We'll keep coming back. Worth the wait. Cash only.
Low Law
★ 5 • 7 months ago
What are signs on the island in the small town of Waimea. Portions are out of control. Luckily the waiters guide you on what to order. Your coconut pancakes were delicious. Macadamia nut pancakes were delicious. Portuguese sausage round that’s tasty. I can’t remember the names of the dishes! :)
