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    808 Grindz Cafe

    4.3 (1.8k reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Meamakaike R.

    As locals from Oʻahu, we love supporting local businesses whenever we can, especially when we travel around the islands. That's why I was really excited to try 808 Grindz Cafe, and I truly wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The cafe was busy, so waiting about 30 minutes for our food wasn't a big deal--we completely understood that. I ordered the Braddah Moco and a stack of Macadamia Nut Pancakes. One thing that surprised me was that the pancakes don't automatically come with the macadamia nut sauce. Since it's their signature macadamia pancake, I honestly assumed the sauce would be included. Instead, they only came with syrup, so if you want the macadamia sauce, make sure you order it separately. We took our food to the beach, about a 20-minute drive away. Once we unpacked everything, we realized our Portuguese sausage was missing, and I was still disappointed about not having the macadamia sauce. We had to drive another 20 minutes back through traffic just to get the missing sausage. By the time we got back, nearly an hour had passed. They handed us the original Portuguese sausage they had forgotten to bag instead of making a fresh one or even reheating it. It was completely cold, which was frustrating after making the extra trip. I ended up ordering the macadamia nut sauce separately, and thankfully it was served hot. It definitely made the pancakes better, but I still think it's strange that it isn't included with the Macadamia Nut Pancakes in the first place. The food itself had good flavors, but the missing items, the extra drive, and the lack of attention to our order really took away from the experience. I know mistakes happen, and I still want to support local businesses because that's important to us. I just hope they improve their quality control and double-check takeout orders before handing them out, because I truly wanted this place to become one of my favorites.

    Me u with specials.  Its place is empty???
    Steve M.

    So, in the past this Has been my go to place for breakfast. Lunch one time. We had heard they changed owners and place had changed. Unfortunately true, Weird??? Friday morning at 8:15 am only one other customer in place. Employees sitting and texting on phones. Staff was polite. Ordered my go to breakfast as did my son. Food took a bit longer than in past and quality was similar to the Denny's deal meals. Probably won't come back. It was under $40 for two. But it used to be quality and ample potions. Not so much anymore

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    Judy M.

    Wow the ox tail loco moco was so darn good! The sauce, the tender and delicious ox tail, the fried rice. The Ube pancakes were delicious as well. Order at the counter, grab a seat and they will bring you your plates. Only downside is they use take away containers for all orders.

    Gail U.

    Thanks to Yelp Elite Bruddah Fran whose suggestion kept hubs and I from growling tummies. We came to Kona just for a few hours. 808 Grindz was a solid place for locals to have their breakfast and lunch. Due to wild goose chases in Holualoa and getting lost and many reverses following GPS our first meal of the day was after 11 am. Many tables to eat inside the restaurant and food comes out remarkably fast at reasonable prices. Thank goodness cuz that allowed us to finish up our intended errands in Kailua- Kona: KTA, Mrs. Barry's and fill up the rental car. Thanks Bruddah Fran. If they had wun tun mein I'd give them 5 stars. They had cool things like oxtail loco moco and kalbi plate for $12.

    Lindsay D.

    Excellent Breakfast Foods. Friendly staff. Loved the Ube Pankcakes and Portuguese sausage. A few tables inside and outside and plenty of parking in the shopping center.

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    Betty L.

    We went in on a Saturday morning @ 8 am. It was empty. Parking- There is plenty of parking because it is on a strip mall. There are tables inside and outside. When you go in, you order at the cashier and they give you the food in To Go Containers whether you are going to eat in or out. I ordered the 808 Grindz Moco and it was delicious. 10/10 The Gravy was good and the rice too. They have soda cans for $2.50 each. I would return.

    Corned beef moco
    Kathryn O.

    I had a corned beef moco and tea. The eggs were cooked well but there was very little meat or gravy, so it just tasted like egg and rice. My mom said the same of her crab Benedict. My kids liked their ube pancakes and rainbow French toast. The restaurant small and service is quick for as busy as it is.

    Steak and Shrimp Breakfast Plate
    Joyce P.

    Great spot for a quick brunch near Kona, friendly staff and provided recommendations. This was my last meal so wanted to make sure it was hearty and homey. This meal was exactly that, steak was cooked medium rare, shrimps were dosed in a sweet chili sauce, eggs over easy and toast on the side. Well balanced meal before a flight home.

    Casual environment with good food! My family came here on vacation and we were happy with our experience. Great value for the price! Service was great as well.

    Polina L.

    We chose this breakfast place because of the many positive reviews, but our experience was mixed. My husband ordered a loco moco-style dish with short ribs, and I ordered Eggs Benedict with avocado and asked to remove the bacon. At first, everything looked good. We appreciated the large cups of coffee and juice, and the menu was very helpful with pictures showing different egg styles and side options. That was a nice touch! We choose to dine in, but the food was served in to-go boxes with plastic utensils anyway, just their style I suppose. It was fine but not very comfortable. At first glance, my dish looked ok, but the potatoes were very large and not crispy (I usually prefer smaller, crispier potatoes). There was also no hot sauce offered, which I normally enjoy with potatoes. More importantly, the hollandaise sauce had a strange taste, not the classic flavor I expected. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't good. My husband said his dish was okay. However, a few hours later, he felt unwell, which was concerning, especially since he has had this type of dish before without any issues. Another small disappointment: since I removed the bacon, it would have been nice if the staff had offered a substitute protein (like salmon or something else), but no alternative was suggested. Overall, we weren't frustrated, it's vacation, and we tried to stay relaxed, but the food quality and small details just didn't feel right. Unfortunately, I also felt nauseous later that evening, which added to the disappointment. This place has potential, but our experience didn't match the high expectations set by the reviews.

    Country omelette
    Anisya N.

    No frills spot! There's basic, limited seating and you order at the window. They have condiments you can pick up as well, salt and pepper etc. Food comes out super fast though! I got the country omelette with a side of hashbrowns and it was quite delicious. The Portuguese sausage really look it to the next level. My parents got grilled potatoes, and I enjoyed that more than the hashbrowns though they required salt and pepper. My sister got the Mac nut pancakes with macnilla sauce and it was also very unique flavor profile wise. Good spot for a quick brunch/breakfast and more affordable compared to other counterparts.

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    Mark T.

    Everything is more expensive on the island so it's nice to find a place that's a little more affordable and still provides a quality meal. 808 Grindz is a couple blocks from the waterfront so you don't have to pay the ocean-front premium. The dining area is small so big parties might be separated. While we were dining, a party of 7 was able to join several tables on the patio but I think they were lucky because the place was pretty busy. The style is fast casual so you order at the counter and the staff brings it out as it's prepared. I ordered a crab cake Benedict and even though it was served in a clamshell (all meals are) it was flavorful and satisfying. The meal was complemented with a POG (passion fruit, orange, guava). Exchange the flower garnish and beach front view for a decent brunch at a decent price.

    Macadamia Nut Pancakes
    Ronnie T.

    I am a huge breakfast connoisseur! So when I heard about this place in Hawaii, I had no choice but to visit! All I can say is that I was completely blown out of the water! I ordered the POG (passionfruit-orange-guava) as my beverage, and it was both soothing and thirst quenching! For my main course I ordered the macadamia nut pancakes , with a side of hash-browns, The hash-browns tasted like pure Southern comfort and reminded me of my Grandmother's!!! Yum! The macadamia nut pancakes came with delicious hazelnut butter and syrup!!! The pancakes melted in my mouth, and the texture with the amazing macadamia nuts was pure bliss! I will be back to try more items! Amazing friendly service + a laid back ambiance while I dined in. Cheers!

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    7 days ago

    Great taste, fried rice was on point. Pork chop moco was amazing. Will be back for sure to try the different moco.

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    Delicious and affordable! This place is a home in the wall but worth it for breakfast

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    Ask the Community - 808 Grindz Cafe

    Does anyone know the Kona coffee brand they use? I went to the Maui location and got hooked there but it is temporarily closed. I lost the bag I got as souvenir and now I'm dying from all the wrong Kona coffee I got that doesn't taste the same.…

    When I asked, they showed me the bag but had no company name on it. They also may use different companies as well.

    Is 808grindz still open? Phone number doesn't work anymore. Best breakfast on the island!

    Yes! We just went last Saturday. Sooo delicious

    Hi there! I saw that the store was closed today. When will you be open again?

    Will 808 Grindz cafe be open during Ironman?

    Same owners as the one on Maui?

    Are you guys open on Christmas Day?

    No. They are not open on Christmas.

    Anyone know if the pancakes are vegetarian or are they cooked on the same griddle as the meats? Thanks!

    I don't think they are vegetarian

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