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    Cinnamon's Restaurant

    4.1 (3.6k reviews)
    ModeratePancakes, Hawaiian
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sherry Sauteed Mushroom OmeletteMushroom
    Sara B.

    The food here is good. We live their pancakes. Their food portions are big. It's in a great location in Kailua so we meet here about once a month. As long as we are there before 8:45, seating is quick. Your entire party needs to be there before you can be seated. They have expanded seating in the courtyard so they can service more people. The place is casual and most of the servers have been great!

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    Carina S.

    I have been coming to **Cinnamon's** since 2008, and I can honestly say the quality has never wavered. This is a locally owned, family-run "mom & pop" gem that has been rooted in the Kailua community since the 80s, and you can really feel that aloha spirit the moment you walk in. It is my absolute go-to spot whenever I have friends or family visiting. The Food: The menu is packed with authentic Hawaii flavors. My personal favorite is the **Kalua Pig Eggs Benedict**. It is consistently perfect. They also have incredible specials; I once had a **Kalbi Loco Moco** that was absolutely heavenly. Whether you're going for their famous guava chiffon pancakes or their housemade corned beef hash, you really can't go wrong. The Service: Despite being a busy staple, the service is always top-notch. The staff is attentive, kind, and incredibly helpful. They have a great way of anticipating what you need before you even have to ask, which makes the whole dining experience feel seamless and welcoming. Tips for Visitors: * **Plan Ahead:** This place is a favorite for locals and tourists alike, so it can get busy very quickly, especially on weekends! * **Hours:** Keep in mind they specialize in breakfast and lunch. * **Atmosphere:** It's casual and family-friendly. If you want a real taste of local comfort food served with love, this is the place. Mahalo to the Nam family for keeping the quality so high for all these years!

    Nirsh A.

    We randomly came across his place after we went to LaniKai Beach. It was delicious. We ordered the guava pancakes and one of the Benedicts and got lattes. This is such a cute, homey spot. I think it's been around for quite some time. Our food really hit the spot. The pancakes are definitely a must get. Don't skip out on them. They are pretty heavy. You could easily split two pancakes.

    side of port sausage and eggs
    Keilab A.

    Cinnamon's was my favorite breakfast I had on the island. I'm still thinking about their cinnamon roll pancakes and loco moco. So much flavor and just perfect- you need try both dishes. We came here pretty early before a beach day and it's a cozy old school vibe spot. The workers are friendly and attentive with filling the water cups. If you're in the area or just looking for a solid breakfast joint, Cinnamon's is it.

    Lily T.

    We came in for a pre-Easter brunch and it took about 20 minutes to be seated. We ordered red velvet pancakes, guava chiffon pancakes, thai tea french toast, kalbi moco, shaken beef loco moco and an omelette. The portions are large and definitely made to share. The prices are reasonable and there was so much food! Our server was nice and the restaurant was large and spacious without being too crowded. The food came out quickly and everything was good! The pancakes were on the denser and sweeter side and the thai tea french toast had boba inside but it was odd and a little too hard. The shaken beef moco was delicious and the kalbi moco was also good! It would have been nice to come with some gravy on the side. The omelette was also ginormous and full of fillings. Parking is available in the lot or side streets. Overall it's a great classic brunch spot and always a good option in Kailua!

    Guava Chiffon Short (2)
    Allister D.

    Me and my family came for breakfast and had a wonderful time eating under their gazebo inside the restaurant. I ordered their popular guava pancake and my wife ordered their newly tested Mac nut coconut pancakes. My son had their spam and rice with egg. I loved their guava pancake! The guava syrup has a nice glaze to it. It's rich, sweet but also had a nice thin coating around the pancake. This one is worth trying. We also enjoyed their Mac nut coconut pancakes. These were so delicious! The pancake had shredded coconut inside too for texture. The white Mac nut sauce is thick and creamy. It's sweet too and can get you pretty full. I will say, they should full-on coat their pancakes with sauce rather than just the top stack. This place is great and I will definitely come back again.

    Guava mimosa
    Kermeka D.

    The service is delightful here. We had Georgia and she was so lovely, warm, and kind. This was my first time at this location but I have had thr pancakes before when there was a Cinammon's at the Ilikai. It was worth it to drive here for the pancakes again. Definitely get them if you like guava. They also have a couple other ones I would have liked to try if we had a bigger party to share with because the portion is huge. The benedict was really perfect. I love that they have mocktail mimosas if you are feeling fancy but don't want to drink alcohol in the morning. The interior is so lovely. We were seated by a lighted up gazebo..indoors!! It was so cute! Would definitely recommend this place.

    Guava Chiffon Short  Mango Chiffon Short
    Lily G.

    Incredible food!! The guava chiffon & mango chiffon pancakes are scrumptious. The cinnamon roll pancakes also deserve an honorable mention. There is truly not one thing on the menu that we've had that wasn't stellar. There is indoor & outdoor seating and almost always quite a wait. Highly recommend you try out this favorite on a week day to avoid the hour wait- either way, well worth it!

    Cinnamon roll pancakes
    Stacy M.

    Delicious guava pancakes and the service was friendly also the area had lots of patking

    Long walkway to entrance
    Laurie Y.

    This is a lovely restaurant in Kailua that heard great things so needed to try when i was on the Windward side of Oahu. The restaurant was beautifuly decorated for Christmas! So festive! Lots of seating inside and out cause it can get very crowded! The food was great! My daughter had the 3 egg omelett filled with portugese sausage, spinach and cheese! It was huge! She could get a short stack of specialty guava pancakes for $4.95 extra! What a deal! The pancakes were fluffy topped with guava sauce and whipped cream! My youngest daughter ordered the Traditional Eggs Benedict and i ordered the one with crab. Each came with a large side of home potatoes! A friend ordered the fried chicken which was crispy! Reason for only 4 stars is that gnats were flying all over our food that it became irritating and annoying!

    Side garlic shrimp skewer
    Ryan F.

    Service was great! Andrea was our server and she kept our drink cups full and gave us updates throughout our service. Thank you Andrea! The food was delicious. I had the cinnamon short stack pancakes with banana and a side of the boneless kalbi. I was very satisfied. We were seated in the middle patio plaza, so you have to be mindful of the birds. They are always watching. I'll be back at cinnamons for their cinnamon pancakes, kalbi and amazing service!

    Hawaiian Omelette and 1 PC Red Velvet Pancake plus One happy Birthday Boy!!!
    Cory B.

    The REIGNING and STILL CHAMPION Breakfast Spot in the WORLD....CINNAMONS!!!! Not gonna lie I was nervous. It's been 10+ years since I've been to Cinnamons on Oahu and first place was on the line going up against Breakfast Club in San Jose. The intangibles held up and Cinnamons keeps its title! I got the exact same order I did 10 years ago and yes I still remembered it! Hawaiian omelette, red velvet pancakes, and smooth coffee! The wife got a signature Eggs Benedict but that's beside the point. What Cinnamons has in its favor is charm and the ocean. Having an omelette with fresh kalua pork and white fish is just something no one else can replicate! The red velvet pancakes have a cream cheese sauce and is outstanding. Pair that with their unique blend of Hawaiian coffee and you have the perfect breakfast! Our waitress Nicole and the whole staff are filled with Aloha and never rushed us though the line was getting longer and longer after 9am. Parking can be tricky as it is very in a shopping center and the EVERY SPOT is metered (but they take debit card too). At the End of the Day Cinnamons was my favorite spot in the world in 2015 and I don't see anyone taking the crown anytime soon!!!

    Guava Chiffon pancakes
    RJ O.

    This is one of the best breakfast places in all of Oahu handsdown. Their guava chiffon pancakes are amazing. Their Lokomoko is one of the best we've ever had. There farmers omelette is massive chuck full of cheddar cheese, green onions, ham, bacon, and sweet Maui onions. It's enough to feed two people and comes with your choice of pancakes or several different kinds of breads. The service is great, the prices are reasonable.

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    Do they offer anything gluten free?

    The salmon is im not so sure about the other ones maybe you could ask because it's fresh

    Are they open at 7 or 8? Instagram profile says 7, yelp is 8.

    I would call to make sure. Their hours varried by day. We went during the week and it was open at 8.

    Are you open on Christmas Day?

    The website hasn't been changed, we open at 7am

    Are there any gluten free/vegan options?

    Gluten free options only signified by GF

    What is the best vegan option at this place? Thank you in advance! ❤️

    Not a big vegan place. But there Italian & Fiesta omelettes are delish, no meat in them, meat can be added for a small coat. Meat can be eliminated from Mucho Nachos. And the pancakes are awesome.

    Do they sell the guava pancake jam?

    No they don't.

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, for parties of 8 or more and everyone needs to be present to be sat. There is a 15 minute grace period upon your reservation time and reservations must be made at least an hour in advance.

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