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    808 Grindz Cafe

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

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    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.

    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.

    Menu 4/26
    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.

    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.

    Cozy dining area
    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!

    1/2 Da Bene with seasoned grilled potatoes
    Bethani E.

    808 Grindz Cafe serves up a solid breakfast. We visited them on our last trip to Kona before the pandemic and during our latest trip 2 days in a row. It was super close to our hotel. Pretty casual setup. You order at the window and take a seat inside or outside. They bring the food to you pretty quickly and everything we tried was really good just like the last time. I ordered a 1/2 of an eggs Benedict with seasoned grilled potatoes and a country omelet with Portuguese sausage and same potatoes on the 2nd day. Was not looking for anything too heavy. The portions and the price were great in comparison to other restaurants in the area. My husband enjoyed the corned beef moco twice with fried rice one day and steamed rice the next. Lots of parking. We got seating right away on both days. Thanks for giving us a nice start to both of our days on island.

    Corned Beef Loco Moco with fried rice
    Kelly J.

    food is so delicious! best loco moco thus far on the island and this is where the locals go! Super easy to find and get to, and the prices cannot be beat! Resort mocos are $32 and are blah... this is heaven for $15! It's a must stop on the Island!

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    Michael S.

    Found this on the top of the list for breakfast and it didn't disappoint. You order at the window and they bring it to your table. Quick service. Really nice little hole in the wall. Couldn't have had a better meal to start the day. The fried rice was action! And the ube pancakes were solid. My dad enjoyed his steak and eggs. Came with some pineapple and oranges that were really good too. Definitely a good stop!

    Side of short ribs
    Pierre C.

    This place is so delicious, worth the trip. Ordered a steak moco with a side of spam and short ribs. Custom ordered it with fried rice. Man this was so good. I couldn't stop eating it I know most of the loco moco dishes in hawaii drown the food in the gravy, but if I were to order this again I would ask for the gravy on the side. Why? Bc the steak tasted amazing and I felt that the gravy over powered the well seasoned and tender steak. The eggs with sunny side up and fried to perfection. The rice was nom nomz for sure. Spam was good- I would prolly ask for this to be more on the crispy side (personal preference). And the short ribs were so bomb. Made me question if I shoulda chose the short ribs moco with a side of streak lol Awifey had the regular eggs Benedict and it was good and with gooey yolks :) crispy hash browns too! Son ordered a small stack of Ube pancakes. They were tasty- I can't help but to wonder why they tasted gummy. It might be that they use something like mochiko or glutinous rice flour. Anyhoo, the coconut and Ube syrup mix was so tasty! Overall I wish I lived near this place- I would order the same things again! Thank you for the delicious food and friendly service!

    Short rib loco

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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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    Bad Attitudes from the counter woman & the cook peeking out of the kitchen window
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