Arynn I.

***came back again later in the week. Tried the beyond burger with fries. I really enjoyed this burger- had the grilled flavor and the texture and was just like meat. It was tasty yet healthy and I was very happy with it. Now I haven't had a lot of vegan burgers but this one was worth the wait and spending money on lunch. Of course, I still got fries so... ‍ ---------- You want a secret spot? This is it! Well maybe not so secret, secret spot but the food here is amazingly yummy and for a good price that won't break your wallet! My coworkers picked up food here a couple weeks ago and their wraps looks so ono when we were debating lunch today, Cafe Blue came up. So with the suggestion, and my $6 +tax I was able to satisfy my growl tummy and fill 'Er up! At first I told my lunch girl to get me anything that came with fries. I couldn't go with her cause I was covering someone's lunch. Well, she called and did a quick rundown of the options and I opted for a crispy chicken wrap and of course my fries. I was so excited i forgot to take a picture! Well, this wrap was crunchy yet satisfying and I was pretty full. Despite feeling a little full, I only had a couple bites left so I forced myself to finish the whole thing and ended up being really full! Definitely can't wait to get this again and it won't be soon enough!

Dathan C.

This time, on "Hidden Restaurant, Cheap Eats," we try to find the mythologically tucked away elevators in the quest for "Cafe Blue." Located in the shorter building closer to King Street (not the tall office building), ride the elevators to the 6th floor. These plainly in view elevators are located past the offices on the left side of the building from the Bishop street entrance. Immediately to the left of the elevators on the 6th floor is a small hallway, with a sign pointing to the entrance of the cafe. Seriously, this is like Indiana Jones going to the small local grocery store in terms of "hidden." Maybe this episode should be called "Not So Hidden Restaurant, Cheap Eats." Cafe Blue offers a number of lunch time cafeteria style dining options, in an air conditioned cafeteria style, with grab and go sandwiches, fruit bowls, yogurt, salads, hot menu items, and specials of the day. Coworker one got the turkey, avocado, sprouts, and cheese sandwich, along with fries. The sandwich is more of a panini style melt, with a good amount of moist turkey. Large chunks of avocado were spaced in between the ciabatta style bread. Coworker two got the tofu, kimchee soup for steal of under $4 with lots of tofu in a slight thicker than expected soup. Coworker three (we're expanding the club!) got the fresh catch of the day wrap with fries. The wrap was full of large amounts of moist white fish, with sauteed onions, lettuce, and tomato. It of course came with another pile of fries. I got the crispy chicken lettuce, tomato wrap with fries. This warm wrap consisted of several crispy fried chicken tenders and fresh tomato, wrapped in more crisp lettuce entombed in a flour tortilla. The chicken was crispy and flavored and the mountain of fries were perfect examples of shoestring goodness, all for $6.95! Everything seemed to be pretty good as the only thing left were a handful of fries. There's a free water dispenser for your water bottles. If you need some vitamin D, there are some outdoor seats, but otherwise lots of indoor, air conditioned tables and seats. Check out their weekly specials here: https://www.boh.com/landing-pages/cafe-blue.asp

Val D.

My friends wanted to try here because of the reviews, but with a lot of other restaurants around the area, I'm not too much of a fan of cafeteria food. Kalua Turkey hot plate special - 3 stars - for $9.69, I think they offer only one hot item special a day. I love turkey, but I couldn't eat too much of this because the turkey was dry and bland. I didn't taste any hint of Kalua flavor in it. The brown sauce was ok. Their sweet potato stuffing was unique as well as their mashed potatoes which tasted real (Not boxed) and delicious. If they just sell those two items, I would buy the stuffing or mashed potato ala carte. Lots of tables and chairs so it would accommodate large groups. Finding the elevator is tricky since we had to go into boh and look for it in a little nook. View is nice since it's on the 6th floor, but don't think I'll return unless we have a large group because we can't find seating for lunch in the downtown area.

Mika G.

I came here for lunch for the first time last week. I've been trying to discover hidden gems and this place was definitely hidden. It's in the BOH building on the 6th floor. Luckily I read a review with directions on how to get here or else I would not have figured it out! Service/Environment- it kind of has a cafeteria vibe going on. But the people who take your order are very enthusiastic which is a plus! I had to wait 5-10 mins for my wrap. Food- it was alright. I was expecting something better but I honestly couldn't complain. My wrap overall was good and it was very filling. I must say their fries were DELICIOUS! That definitely was the best part. They're those skinny crunchy fries. I was very content, even my coworker loved them! Worth the $$$- price is not too shabby! Anything below $10 is about average in downtown. For a fish wrap with fries for less than $10 I think I did alright! Instagram worthy- not the cutest.... but I mean it's supposed to be a quick cafe right?! Added to my go to list?- probably only if I'm craving fries. I do think I need to come again and update my review as I felt MEH after my wrap but those fries definitely hit the spot. I would give the wrap itself a 3 but the fries were definitely a 5! I will be back to try other things and hopefully I can update this review!

Jack W.

1. VERDICT/VALUE It's really the cafeteria for Bank of Hawaii employees - unless you work in the building there's a lot of competition so while the food is alright and the atmosphere is nice, lower prices and a wider selection of dishes can be had close by... 2. FOOD There are a couple of soups, some prepared meals, and other ready-to-go-items (e.g. chips, drinks, etc.) available as well as the made-to-order items - there is a daily special but the menu today featured just burgers and sandwiches. I ordered the Mushroom Swiss Burger ($9.25) which comes with French fries. I should have taken a pic that showed how many (or really, how few :) mushrooms there were, but at least the beef patty and the Swiss cheese came as expected. So it was alright and the fries were decent, but when coupled with the price (the burger like this much cheaper close by), it's hard to find incentive for a return visit. 3. SERVICE Good for what you would expect in a cafeteria! The food came out in relatively short order. Bankoh employees can show their badge for 10% off; my co-worker shows his Bankoh card and the cashier kindly gave him 10% off anyway - not sure if that is something official. 4. ATMOSPHERE This is the highlight of the place - if you can find it. It's not really well-marked at all in terms of where you need to go once you exit the elevator. But when you find Cafe Blue, you'll find you're really paying for the atmosphere - it's clean, modern, and bright with the windows and view on two sides. Contemporary seating and tables make it a place that's comfortable for at least 4 at a time and a couple of large-screen TVs on the walls keep you up-to-date with the news.

Jon I.

One of my go to places in downtown for cheap eats. It's been several months since I've gone and finally went today for lunch. My go to has always been the chicken wrap which is basically a few delicious chicken tenders wrapped up with the usual veggies and a side of fries. As I was waiting to order notice it's still very cheap but now an electronic menu board. The teriyaki cheeseburger with fries caught my eye for $7. Everything is made to order so after about 10 minutes got a freshly made burger. Fries look different since I last went, thinner like mcd than before. Burger had nice grill marks but was lighter in color. Took a bite and while flavorful could tell had a lot of filler. Was more like a meatloaf than a real burger. Teriyaki sauce was underwhelming and lack of any veg made it pretty boring. Fries were crispy and not oversalted. Overall for $7 I can't complain but I will stick with my chicken wrap.

Lauren H.

Heard about Cafe Blue via Gina B.'s check-ins and review. :) Ate here twice last week and enjoyed the menu items that I have ordered. I highly recommend the CHICKEN PANINI (with side of tossed greens or fries). The chicken is juicy and they pack the panini with arugula. Love love LOVE! I also find the balsamic dressing tasty! I have also tried the Italian panini. Tasty, but I think I was expecting some kind of salami mix and it turned out to taste more like Italian sausage. Great if you like the flavor of Italian sausage. If not, get the chicken panini! I love that they make your order when you get there, and that they have quick pre-packed wraps, salads, and treats like JELLO! The strawberry jello is yummers. I love that it's never packed (yet...), it's clean, there's tons of seating both indoors and outdoors, there's a view, there's tvs, and there are impressive restrooms on the same floor! The location is über-convenient for all downtown workers. Prices are reasonable since most items are tastier than your normal fare downtown. I look forward to more lunches at Cafe Blue. Still have to try the burger and catch of the day! Like the other reviewers mentioned, Cafe Blue is on the 6th floor of Bank of Hawaii's main branch on the corner of King and Bishop (yes, above the where the tellers are and NOT the tower next to it with Starbucks). Open to the public for breakfast and lunch. You don't have to check in with the guard to access Cafe Blue. Happy eating!

Nat N.

Great place to come for a quick, air-conditioned lunch in downtown. I came here twice to have lunch here with my friends who work at the Bank, and both times have been 5-star. The facility has a lot of seating, flat screen TVs, and quick service. Every day they have a daily special (available in regular and mini size) as well as their regular menu items, such as sandwiches, paninis, and burgers. The grilled fish sandwich is an excellent choice for those watching their waistlines. The fish is moist and the chef puts enough seasoning on their to get rid of the fishy taste. On my second visit I got a mini plate of the fusilli with bolognese sauce. It came with one slice of bread topped with melted mozzarella cheese. At only $4.95, it was the perfect lunch. Bankoh employees get 10% when they flash their ID cards, so try and go with an employee if you can, to save a few bucks.

Greg C.

Ring the bell Emi H! I did it! Cafe Blue is going to be my 100th Yelp review! Either I'm doing really good, or I've wasted many days of my life with reviews, check-ins, posting pictures, tips, UYEs, and more. I'd like to think it's been worth it. Cafe Blue is a hidden little gem of a restaurant on the 6th and top floor of the Bank of Hawaii building in downtown Honolulu (King Street). You have to enter the branch on the ground floor, walk to the parallel elevators, get permission from the security guard, and go up to the top. It's a little confusing once you exit the elevators, as you have to enter a non-descript door and walk around a wall...ah, but once you figure it out, you enter a brand new oasis of food, drink, tables, and flat-screen TVs...and the food is actually good! I've gone many times over the past 2-months and almost always order some iteration of Panini. At about a $8 price point, that's more than reasonable for the sandwich, fries, refillable drink, and the ambiance. This restaurant is open to the public, but so few know about it, the place is filled with mostly BOH employees, all singing in a chorus, 'That's my Bank!' Such nerds. At any rate, there's salads, sandwiches, soups, fountain drinks, hot selections, and more. I hear the chef came from a reputable restaurant in the Kapahulu district, and so far, I've not been disappointed. So, in honor of my 100th review, take my word (and experience) for it, get your okole to Cafe Blue in downtown Honolulu. You won't be disappointed! Oh, and one more piece of advice...go backwards and read my other 99-reviews. That's the cost for offering my wisdom!

Jimmy L.

Location: You will be walking into the Bank of Hawaii Main Branch and walking towards the elevators by the security check-in desk. Don't worry, you don't actually need to check in. Get in the elevator and head to the 6th floor. Get out and head to your immediate left, you'll see a door on your right to Cafe Blue! Service: The people who work here are really great! I almost feel like I see them smile a lot more here than anywhere else. It really brightens my day. Food: Food is onolicious brah. It's so ironic that I literally work in the same building and I've never thought to come here! It just so happened that it was raining hard during my lunch hour and I didn't bring my jacket so I decided to eat upstairs instead. I do no regret it. This place makes it's burgers just as good if not better than Teddy's. Quick Tips: If you're looking for a quick order, get anything but a burger. However, if you're looking for something better than Jack in the Box and McDonalds combined, come here. --You may be wondering why 4 stars if it's so great. Well, I don't want to get your hopes up too high. I think you need to experience the food and the service yourself.

Derek N.

This place is a miss more than a hit. The rice in their lunch plate is often undercooked. The food itself is mediocre and such a small portion for the price! I now avoid this place for lunch and you should too. Their fried rice special on Fridays is decent but they need to figure out their portions and quality because I always get different portions of fried rice and the meat that I order with is always cooked differently (sometimes burnt, sometimes crispy). Food 2/5