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    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Top: Fried Pork Chop Plate  Bottom: Pork Belly Bowl
    Melody R.

    This is my second time dining at this place and I've enjoyed the food I've tried so far! During my first visit, I tried their Prosciutto & Avocado toast the first time, then the Pork Belly Bowl the second time! The tapatio sauce is great in the pork belly bowl if you want some little heat in it. I really enjoy their iced coffee that I ended ordering a second glass of the Bebbeh Girl iced coffee. I haven't tried the others yet but I will come back again to try something new. The ambiance here is a vibe! Very friendly and a nice environment to eat in. The staff is friendly and attentive as well!

    Curtis T.

    Tried this place for the first time on a weekday. I arrived at 9:15 am ahead of my guests. There was no wait, and they let me be seated. The place was filled with mostly locals. However, a few tourists seemed to find their way to the restaurant. The service and food are great. They have a wide variety of your normal breakfast items, but they have a secret menu item for the day and a lot of variations on coffees, teas, and menu items. This place is great for breakfast or brunch. The pork belly Benedict is amazing. My guests had omelette. Everything is freshly prepared. There is plenty of free parking. However, access is slightly difficult with the construction for the rail on Dillingham Blvd. I highly recommend this place.

    Danni B.

    EGGSELLENT!!! Quick and friendly service and the food was amazing. Also these pancakes were so fluffy and delicious.

    Pork belly bowl with extra pork belly.  Sadly, the pork was not good
    Michael K.

    It's been years since I've been to Humpty Dumpty's Cafe and I'm pretty sure it will be many years before I return again. On my most recent visit, the food was not good at all. I got the pork belly bowl, with extra pork, and a boom boom chicken. First, the pork belly bowl did not appeal to my belly. It was greasy AF and the pork had way more fat than I remember. The meat was weird--it reminded me of beef stew beef when it's been overcooked. It becomes strangely soft to where it is no longer desirable to eat. This phenomenon is something you need to experience to understand. Kind of like picking up a cat by its tail. I absolutely do not condone picking up a cat by its tail, even for educational purposes. Second, the boom boom chicken was overcooked. It didn't look burnt on the outside, but the bird meat was really tough like it was in the fryer for too long (or too many times). Sadly, I didn't finish either item and just put them in the fridge to be forgotten about until the next fridge cleaning/purge. It's too bad, when I first visited this place long ago, the food was so good. Not sure what happened to cause the fall from greatness.

    Chorizo burrito
    Stephanie V.

    As always, great service, great food! I came here after a hike and since it was a weekday, I was able to try one of the weekday-only items, the birria burrito. OMG it's my new favorite. It comes with a small side of hot honey dipping sauce and a small side of birria to dip your burrito in, and it is amazing. I split this with my husband and he got the chorizo burrito, which was good, but honestly, I wish I had ended on my half of the birria burrito because it was so good. I got a Vietnamese coffee with tiramisu cream on top (+$1.75) and it was delicious--the bitterness of the coffee contrasts perfectly with the tiramisu foam on top. Love it. Perfect place to come for breakfast or brunch.

    Russ L.

    Went to Egghead Cafe with my Sis to start our day. This place is a treasure in Kalihi. We ordered the Chorizo Omelette and Pork Belly Benedict, and a single classic French toast to share. So delicious! This place serves elevated local favorites. Local touches mixed with modern ambiance. The service is friendly and attentive.

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    Mhonn P.

    Such a jewel of a restaurant in Hawaii. Has the best breakfast in town with ample of sitting. The place screams local with a bit of elevation in ambiance. The people are friendly and attentive. I highly recommend to couples and family!!

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    Bryan A.

    What a find. Egghead is sooo good. I tried the pork belly bowl and boom boom chicken and highly recommend them. Staff is so friendly and made great recommendations for peanut butter french toast for the kids. The inside is super cool and is connected to a coffee shop. I highly recommend going here.

    Omelette and waffle fries
    Anthony P.

    This is a great post workout breakfast spot! If you're ever craving eggs and meat and you're in Kalihi, this is the place to go. Very attentive staff and the food is always delicious and filling. Parking is pretty much standard strip mall parking. Highly recommend.

    Dan A.

    Second visit, to Egghead Cafe. Anytime the name alone has me interested in patronizing the eatery the owner(s) are doing something right. I walked in and requested an Iced Yin Yang. I think the Yin is the feminine and the Yang is the masculine - sorry, I'm a local Japanese - so I got it Yang ( 50% sweet ) style. The beverage is 50% espresso and 50% milk tea and completely awesome. Also, got an Oreo Cream Cheese Scone for takeaway. I prefer a fluffier, thinner scone, but thicc is also fine. It was sweet and dense,drier but I don't mind it on the dry side. Service was very good. I think their bevvies are worth trying...i did have a Cali Cali Benedict - which named Cali...I should've known...fusion, deconstructed Eggs Benedict ( Arnold ).

    Egghead Cafe at the Kapalama Shopping Center.
    Fran C.

    Egghead Cafe in Kalihi??? Since when??? I swear Egghead Cafe used to be on Queen Street in the Kaka'ako neighborhood, but I didn't know that the original location on Queen Street had shut down and moved over to the Kapalama Shopping Center in Kalihi. I had to go back to my old reviews and did a quick search, sure enough, I found my Egghead review I wrote back in 2016. First of all..........Much MAHALO to all my Yelp buddies for helping me get my breakfast badge back in 2016, as I got it here at the original Egghead Cafe when it was located on Queen Street. A lot has changed since I last went to Egghead Cafe, the menu appears to have gotten bigger with more menu offerings. The decor of the Kalihi location is much nicer, and the food was definitely moa' bettah! Recently, my friend had texted me, as she wanted to check out Egghead Cafe. Upon seeing her text, to be honest, I wasn't too enthusiastic about going to Egghead Cafe as I remembered my last foodie experience at the original Egghead Cafe was so-so, but a lot of time has passed since I last dined here and it's good to get reacquainted with Egghead Cafe, I am so happy I came back here for breakfast, as the food was wonderful, and the service was outstanding! We ordered the following items - 1. Green Onion Pancake ($11.00) - crepe-like savory pancake, basil, egg, sweet chili & garlic shoyu, green onion. Added bacon for an additional ($4.00) 2. Cheesy Eggs ($16.00) - 3 soft scrambled eggs, country bread, and choice of (choose one) - cheddar or pepper jack cheese. To wash down our breakfast grindages I got the house brew coffee, and my friend opted for the matcha honey latte. Overall, it was a wonderful breakfast experience! Service was on-point, and I would be more than happy to come back here again to try other breakfast offerings. Parking here was easy, as there is lots of parking at the Kapalama Shopping Center, but the shopping complex is shared with other businesses, so depending on when you come here, your parking experience may vary.

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    Craig T.

    This breakfast and lunch place been always on my Radar. Egghead Cafe located in the Kapalama shopping center . It's always crowded when I pass by so finally had time today picked up my sister and brother in law and we went for breakfast. Needed to sign in online although it was fast within 5 mins we got a table . I had their eggs Benedict which was ok with some waffle fries . My sister had their pancakes it was a little heavy not the usual light and fluffy . My brother in law had the California omelette minus the bell peppers he said it was ok too. It's a little more trendy and healthy place for breakfast w/green salad . Just give me eggs, Portuguese, spam , or Vienna sausage I'll be a happy camper . If you're looking for that type of breakfast this place is not for you . Support local

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    Jackie K.

    Egghead Cafe is a robust, noisy , but satisfying breakfast spot for locals and visitors alike. Yelp buddies Gail U. and Donna O. and I came here today for breakfast and chit chat! The noise level here is high so we needed to use our loud voice. Our order of Boom Boom Chicken, Peanut Butter toast and Holy Cow Benedict was a success. We all enjoyed our dishes. The chicken was on the crispy side (like karaage style), and the inside meat was tender. The sauces are okay. You will be charged for more than one choice of sauce. The Peanut Butter toast is deep fried and surprisingly not too oily. Just like a chunky style peanut butter sandwich that is fried. The Holy Cow Benedict looked savory and spicy. I did not try this dish. Service was fast and efficient. Our server Mateya answered all our questions and provided suggestions. The Latte coffee is smooth and easy to drink. We received a lucky red envelope during Egghead Cafe CNY celebration. We won a $10 off our next visit. Unisex bathrooms are located in the restaurant. One on each side of the restaurant. Free parking. Checks may only be separated by two. You can win nail stickers if you post on Instagram. Enjoy.

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    16 days ago

    First time eating here, food was delicious and service was awesome! the prices are also very reasonable will definitely be back!

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    The "She needs some MILK" blended was really great. Tasted just like milk and cereal.

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    Ask the Community - Egghead Cafe

    Are you rushed after you have breakfast on the weekend?

    No but there are time limits per table depending on the party size

    How in advance should i make a reservation?

    Oh , a big YES. The day before your planned outing, or a few minutes after they open on that day you plan to go.… 

    How in advance should i make a reservation?

    Reservations only allowed for large parties. Otherwise its walk in, first come and first serve.

    Can I make reservations now?

    Reservations are now only available for parties of 6 or more.

    Can we walk in for to go coffee? Their mojito latte is so goooood! 😩

    Yes, they have a another door on Mauka side where you can enter for coffee orders. It also has seats where you can drink your coffee and wait for the dinning room.

    There's a sign posted in the window that reads 'Dine in only.' Do you offer take-out?

    One side is for dine in and the other side is take out . Egghead only takes in person take out on weekend 🙏 but able to do phone, online take out on weekdays .

    Can we BYOB?

    It's noon, somewhere right? It's kalihi, honestly idk. But I don't think they should byob

    What are their hours?

    One of the servers said 7am-2pm

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