Very delicious food with very kind people!!! I ordered the moku moco, very tasty gravy and great portion size for big eaters. We also had an omelette, Portuguese sausage, hashbrowns, all of it was yummy. Highly recommend coming here before visiting the Ho'omaluhia botanical garden nearby! read more

Café Kalawe - Moku Moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

"Oh wow" was the first thing I said when I bit into the corned beef hash. It was such a satisfying crunchy & flaky texture, even under the gravy. I ordered the Hapa Moco so that I could try both the original with the highly recommended corned beef hash, and I was not disappointed. I tried the beef patty next and it was seasoned very well on top of the nice chargrilled flavor. I visited a second time on my trip, this time ordering the mix plate with shoyu chicken, beef, mac salad, and fried rice. This was a nice variety of flavors and was great as well (especially the fried rice). But nothing beat that Hapa Moco (which I convinced my girlfriend to get). Bottom line, the food is really good. But if there's one thing you should get when you visit, it's the Hapa Moco. read more

I remember when this place was a Zippy's, and then Dean's. I think I went to the Zippy's once since my parents lived down the street. But when my niece was out here, she stopped by and said the food was really good. They also had live music. So when I found myself heading home from my parents, I stopped here to eat cause I was starving! I entered and it was a little busy so it took a while for the friendly server to come give me a seat, and she apologized. The menu is pretty extensive with a lot to choose from. I decided on the Hapa Loco Moco, a corned beef patty and a hamburger patty. I also asked to sub the kim chee fried rice, which is extra. I also ordered a side of mac salad, which was good, but different. But the Hapa is really good! Rich gravy over it all. I do wish there was more corned beef than potatoes in the patty, but it was good. I do recommend getting the kim chee fried rice because it's AMAAAAAAAAAAZINGLY delicious! So full of flavor! The service was great! Lots of locals coming in as I was getting to leave. Great place to come to! Mahalo Cafe Kalawe!!! read more

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Go early good seating and good waiting seats outside. They have live music on Sunday, so amazing vibe and staff. But fried rice was flavorless. Not my favorite but good portions so come to share or take left overs. read more

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We were looking in the area for somewhere for breakfast before heading to a botanical garden. This place had great reviews on Yelp so we stopped in and had an omelette and mini Loco moco. Both were delicious. The mini loco moco is the perfect size and very filling read more

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My husband and I ordered takeout from Cafe Kalawe yesterday and spent over $40. While we were waiting for our food, my 66-year-old husband, who is a disabled senior, was told by a younger female employee that he had to wait outside, even though there were plenty of empty tables inside where he could have sat comfortably. What made the situation even more upsetting was that it was very hot outside that day. Asking a disabled senior to wait outside in the heat while there were empty tables available inside showed a real lack of compassion and basic customer service. The experience left us feeling unwelcome and disappointed. Treating customers with courtesy and respect should be a priority, and unfortunately, that wasn't our experience. As for the food, it was just okay--nothing special--and definitely overpriced for what we received. Between the poor customer service and the overpriced food, we won't be returning. There are many restaurants that value their customers and treat people with kindness and respect. Unfortunately, this wasn't one of them. read more

A very nice hole in the wall restaurant where Zippys used to be. We walked in and got seated right away. Unfortunately a lot of their menu options were no longer available for the day, but we decided to get our second favorite choices. The kalbi short ribs were nice seasoned and the misoyakk butterfish was also cooked really well. The chicken katsu felt a bit too fried or really crunchy for my personal taste but overall a great food and good price for the amount of food you get. read more

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Update on Cafe Kalawe this is my first time here ever since they moved . This was Deans drive in before and before that Zippy's. Day after Christmas took my sister and brother in law here for breakfast because originally we wanted to check another place but they were crowded. I ordered their Kim Chee fried rice omelette it was good came with toast or English muffin. I also ordered a side order of original pancake it was nice a buttery not bad . Nice amount of parking right in front of restaurant and they also have brunch items to choose from along with their homemade desserts . Unfortunately I was full from my breakfast didn't have room for dessert. Support local when in the area read more

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Best loco moco in town and it's so well reasonably priced! Hapa Moco is the best of both worlds with the meatloaf-style party and corned beef hash patty. The proteins are super flavorful with a slight char taste to it which adds another dimension of flavor. On weekends, they also have live music by the owner which is a total vibe! read more

Café Kalawe - Hapa Moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

I can't believe I never wrote a review on Cafe Kalawe. For well over a decade, Raymond and his wife have been putting out simply good food. Known for their variety of Loco Moco bowls, and Chantilly pancakes. I have known Raymond for over 45 years. He puts his sweat and soul into everything they produce. They also have live music during brunch on Sundays as well as other days you can check there website for actual times. There is plenty of parking pro tip would be to go as soon as they open or in between breakfast and lunch they did expand their interior to accommodate a lot of people, but this place is so popular. It gets quite busy at times. read more

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It was such a wonderful environment to be in! The food, environment and friendly staff made it the very best experience! The regular garlic shrimp had 8 shrimp, two scoop rice and Mac salad; while the French toast had the right amount of butter and flavor! Definitely need to come back! Don't forget.. LIVE music on weekends, so don't miss it! read more

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Update on Dec 26,2025. Came here to eat because the original place we wanted to go was 50 people deep in line. I ordered their fried rice with egg, my brother ordered Kim chee fried rice with a single pancake. My husband ordered spinach mushroom ham omelet. My fried rice was good and so much I took the half home. My brother's Kim chee fried omelet was ok the pancake was good. My husband omelet was ok too but the ham was in chunks instead of slices. He's side order bacon was good my brother made a comment and said next time we go order lunch. read more

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the entire staff was so helpful and sweet. they were very friendly when taking our order, seating us, etc. food came out super quickly too, which was nice! food itself was absolutely delicious. i had an omelet with lup cheong fried rice. the luo cheong fried rice was the best fried rice i've had in a long time! the restaurant itself was very clean and told stories of their upbringing. read more

After searching on Yelp for a breakfast spot nearby the first thing that popped up at Café Kalawe so we went to dine in. Greeted by such friendly employees. We sat down for our menu and browsed. Lots of seating, i'm sure this place gets super busy at peak times but when we arrived at opening, there were only 3 other tables in use. I knew I wanted to eat something with rice and I haven't had loco moco in a few months so I ordered a mini loco moco and full order of french toast. Everything came out pretty quick. Loco moco looked and tasted good. My over easy egg was cooked perfectly. Only con was the patty was a little bit over cooked. The french was tasty and had a good amount of cinnamon flavor. Would come back again. read more

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Service was amazing, out waitress was very sweet and always made sure we were satisfied. Food was very good, first time having a loco moco. Ambiance was cute it felt like a good local spot which can be hard to find. 100% recommend read more

I'm going to have to give this place a solid 4 stars. Their pancakes were delicious but my breakfast wasn't good. The corn beef potato hash was kinda dry and the potatoes were tough to chew. Cups were on the small side. Service was good by our waitress. Very nice and checked up on us a couple times.. Place is family owned. I would give this place another try. The inside was cute and bright with white walls. Lots of staff on hand. read more

Café Kalawe - My orange juice and water with condiments - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

This is the second year that we've been back when we've traveled to Hawaii and it does not disappoint! The food is great, the vegetarian Loco Moco is my personal favorite. My girls ordered the pancakes and they were some of the best pancakes I have ever eaten! We stay on the other side of the island, but we travel to the East side of the island just for a meal here! It seems to be a local gem and it was packed when we arrived, which is a great sign for a restaurant. The staff is welcoming and have a great disposition! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

One of the best places for brunch on the Windward side. Cafe Kalawe is where we enjoyed a hapa loco moco (hamburger patty and a corned beef hash patty) and a fried rice omelet. #bigboyproblems read more

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First time trying a moco loco at any extend and this was absolutely amazing. I really enjoyed this dish and it's was A LOT. Definitely shareable as I saw a lot of customers with to go plates. The spot is big with lots of seating and service was amazing. Super friendly people and very attentive. There's tons of parking but also seems to get pretty busy in this shopping center. I will definitely be back. read more

Café Kalawe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

We LOVED having breakfast here. The service was so welcoming and they really treat you like family. The food was delicious. My husband got a loco moco and I got an omelette fried rice. Still thinking about it and wishing we lived in the area to grab some! We will be back. read more

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I thought I would give the Kahuwai fried rice another try today and I'm glad I did! It was much more flavorful than a couple of months ago when I was here for a weekend lunch. Very wonderful notable about their poached egg-this is the first restaurant I've ever been served one that wasn't swimming in water on the bottom of the poached egg dish. I loved it! I didn't mind paying an extra $1 for the egg on this entree. The temporary price up charge on the eggs are clearly marked at the entry, on the table and menu. In these days of increasing prices, this establishment has done a great job to keep it inexpensive while providing ample portions and is well-staffed. I am pleasantly greeted upon entering by the host, the server, and the staff as I walk by. I feel so appreciated, valued, and cared for during my visits. I want to be sure to come back when there is live Hawaiian music performed as I have heard in past visits. I faced the stage area while eating because it is so nicely decorated. This cafe lives up to its motto, "Spoonful of blessings." read more

Café Kalawe - Cafe Kalawe music stage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Support local! We are seeing it far too often these days, local businesses, some that have been around for decades, making the tough decision to close their doors. Whether you live windward or make the journey from the other side, why not stop by? Go in for a visit, call to make an order or do what we did and use their easy and quick online service! You don't even need to leave your vehicle to pick up your order since they have a super convenient drive-thru! We came from town twice last week for breakfast sandwiches. We sat in parking lot, enjoying our home-cooked comfort food and reveled in the mood that is Kāneʻohe. This place is gem with their homestyle comfort food and feeling of 'ohana. Let's do what we can to kākoʻo! read more

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Service amazing, but the food is what makes this place great. Can't say everything on the menu is great, but I will tell you what I thought stood out. First and foremost, the greatest Oreo pancake I've ever had paired with their amazing Chantilly. Loco moco was very flavorful from the patty to the gravy. The fried rice was also pretty damn good. Not a fan of the pork chops as they were dry, but that's not what they are famous for so I'll brush it off. If I ever come back to Hawaii I'm definitely putting this on my list to come back to. read more

The spam moco and the chicken katsu moco were delicious. The service was excellent and the food was reasonably priced for phenomenal flavors. read more

Café Kalawe - We had the chicken katsu moco and the spam moco.The food was phenomenal, prices were reasonable and the service was excellent. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Great mom and pop spot to have breakfast. Lots of parking but we went during the week so could be different had we gone on a weekend. Upon entering, we were greeted by a gentleman and were seated right away. I ordered a mini loco moco and my husband got the fresh corned beef and eggs. Food didn't take long at all. I had to add a little salt to my food but not a big deal as I'd rather have it unsalted rather than overly salted. They have a base with a bunch of desserts but we didn't get any. Next time!! I hear I need to try the fried rice so I can't wait to go back. Definitely a local spot as the place was filled with families and friends gathering. read more

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This is my second time here and omg... it's so delicious. I got the ko'olaupoko with Portuguese sausage. And my friend got the pork chop. It was seasoned perfectly, maybe a little to the salty side if we're being picky. The service was so quick, and I love the live music on the weekend. 10/10 experience both times. read more

Café Kalawe - Ko'olaupoko and pork chop - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

This place is amazing. God loving people. Food is good, service is always great and it's just a great homey environment. Just like going to unkos house for kanikapila and grinds(: read more

Great food and service BUT when they have live music on certain days honestly it's SO LOUD! Our friends and I were shouting to converse. Very annoying and it wasn't a relaxing get together as I'd hope it would've been. Very talented musicians but it's just way too loud to enjoy anything. We couldn't even hear our waitress. read more

Update: A second visit here after about 3 weeks, since our last visit, a good friend came from Kona & my wife suggested he would like Cafe Kalawe. Went on Wednesday morning about 9:40 am busy & steady , not full. Chantelle was one of our server's last time, so she knew my wife loved their delicious Chantilly syrup. Ordered & was wanting Papa to be playing & singing his variety of great guitar & vocals, he 's there only on the weekends! He really adds to the vibe, but all the staff are so friendly & professional. Food came in a timely manner, French toast for mom Wifey had the grilled chicken salad, Kona friend had the lup cheong egg fried rice omelette, me the Chantilly waffle. While everyone enjoyed their dishes, I felt the waffle needed to be crispy on the exterior ,it was taken off the iron to soon! Inside it was cooked.Of course the Chantilly sauce was Ono! We didn't have to ask, wifey got a take home container of Chantilly sauce for $5.00. Pancakes tomorrow! Mahalo Chantelle! read more

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This was our favorite breakfast we had in oahu. We loved it so much we came here twice during our trip. Classic breakfast done right. The French toast was delicious and I was greatful that they had turkey bacon here as an option as I don't eat red meat. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting oahu and will come back next time we are in oahu. read more

Delicious, onolicious food for a reasonable price Served with a smile in a warm, friendly atmosphere filled with much Aloha read more

Micro Review Breakfast of champs! This spot is so cute and the service is friendly. Try ordering a side of gravy to dip your toast or hash browns. Phenomenal. A fun local spot! They do fresh desserts too! read more

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Café Kalawe has some of the most unique foods you could ever imagine! The flavors of the islands are combined with traditional breakfasts. For instance, you can get chocolate chip pancakes with papaya. Or a breakfast sandwich that has spam instead of sausage. If you don't want breakfast, they serve lunch type foods like fried rice or loco moco's (rice topped with hamburger and an over easy egg). The service at cafe Kalawe is amazing and the people are very friendly. The restaurant itself makes you feel at home. This restaurant also has a little gift shop inside which is super cute. read more

Such great food and service. Eveyone was so welcoming and kind. Slow relaxing morning vibe. French toast was absolutely delicious! Can't go wrong! read more

We decided to come here due to the great reviews. There were positives AND negatives. First of all, the young man who served us did an excellent job! We think he was very new here, but was very efficient & sweet. In fact, all of the employees we met were super friendly! Negatives: Hubby prefers his coffee on the weak side but said it was REALLY weak. I just added enough vanilla creamer to call it a weak Latte. The smaller than usual cups (5 or 6 oz) were only refilled once with a promise for a second refill that didn't happen & was overpriced for the size & service. The food was just typical, diner quality. Perhaps we should have ordered from the "Locals" options because they looked good as they were delivered to other tables. Better than our traditional mainland style choice of a Pancake & Omelette. Fortunately, we have found some very good breakfast places while here. read more

We have gone twice so far and gotten the loco moco. Best Loco Moco we have had in island. The burger patties are grilled perfectly and thick. The portions are huge. Lots of local dishes on the menu and great service. Servers kept checking on us and refilling our drinks. Owners I believe are long-time locals and very kind people. Ambiance is very peaceful, clean and welcoming! We found our new favorite place for comfort foods! read more

First time at Cafe Kalawe and wasn't disappointed. This review isn't about the food. The pictures and countless reviews can speak to that. We had their loco moco, Aloha Aina loco moco (veggie patty) and to round it off I also had a short stack pancakes covered with the chantilly sauce. I had told our server Fia that I was hoping my eyes weren't bigger than my stomach and she laughed. She knew what I meant and was sure that I could finish it off. Sure enough, the food was pounded. I had hoped to have the pancakes and my loco moco come out at the same time but as luck would have it, the pancakes came out last. And....that worked out fine. The chantilly sauce was sweet and seemed more like a dessert than a main meal and it was so ono. This review is about service. You will always see return visitors to your business if they are treated well. Greeted when they come in. Thanked when they leave. Services with a smile and a genuine feeling of appreciating that you are there. We experienced all this when we serviced by Fia. Her personality was bubbly, with a huge smile on her face and we really felt welcome. Thanks for the great service today Fia. See u on our next visit. read more

Café Kalawe - Mini loco moco with a splash of Tabasco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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So good, this place makes you feel at home and the loco moco is delicious! We did the small order and it was more than enough! The lite breakfast gets you right where you need to be Service was great We will be back! read more

I was smitten with their Miso Butterfish lunch. Now I need to return to enjoy other dishes on their vast menu. Excellent service. Family friendly. Wow...and a Gift Shop ! read more

Best place to support local! The wait was worth it, but they do offer online ordering and a drive-thru. Everything is homemade and although you can get any of these dishes elsewhere, it just tasted different. Kinda like comfort. It's like if grandma made it... You know what I mean? Basically made with a loving touch. The inside is just cozy and nostalgic if you're born and raised here. We got lucky and also got to listen to live music too. Service is quick and the food was 'ono. Can't complain! read more

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