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    Farmhouse Cafe

    4.3 (495 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Burger
    Hope S.

    Been here a few times and surprised I haven't made a review yet. Staff are friendly and helpful. It's a nice spot to spend time chatting and catching up with family or friends. Service can be a little slow if you happen to go on the weekend. Tried the burger that came out warm with crispy and perfectly cooked potato Mille fuille. Beignets were delicious as well and the perfect sweet treat at the end of the meal.

    Ham & Cheese Croissant
    Brian H.

    Thought it was very expensive for how small the food was, even taking into context the area it was in. The açaí bowl was extremely tiny and extra peanut butter cost $3 for a small scoop (less than a spoonful). Very nice workers

    Acai bowl, and hot latte and banana crepe and the gourmet burger
    Rosie P.

    I love love love their gourmet burger! The acai bowl tasted and looked beautiful. But their gourmet burger is spectacular! It's my biggest recommendation! It comes with mille feuille potatoes, which are basically an upgraded version of a hash brown but crispier and flavorful! I also ordered their banana crepe which is not on their menu but on a sign of daily special when you walk in. They tend to change their it daily but today I got lucky and was able to try the crepe! It tasted like I was back in Disney land! This place is a definite try! The chef even came out to check on us (especially the gourmet burger) and me and my party felt so welcomed!

    Special: cured salmon on bagel
    Jenel O.

    How have I never reviewed this place?!? I guess I always take photos and enjoy my food that I forget to. The restaurant is really cute. Check the hours as I think it's primary a breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. The food and coffee is always good here. You should make reservations though as they do get crowded (at least on Saturdays). A MUST is to always ask what the specials are. There is a gypsy egg dish that is simply delicious - it's like an amplified version of shakshuka - sooo tasty! I also always enjoy their cured salmon. The quiche is also very good. We had this other dish (see pics) with gravy and mushrooms, it is very good but you need to order this ahead of time (when you call to make the reservation and even at that, it may not be available). We typically park on the street in the metered parking area. I believe the building does have parking, but we've never parked there.

    Dog friendly restaurant with amazing food and coffee! Thank you to the lady who let us commandeer a table for the morning!

    Mimosa, Espresso Martini, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Mediterranean Omelette with Candy Bacon, Espresso Martini, Crepe Forestiere

    I am on a long-term contract with the Navy at Pearl Harbor. My wife and daughter left for our home in So Cal today (8/15). We decided to go out for breakfast before heading to HNL. I did a search for the top breakfast spots in Honolulu. Farmhouse Cafe came up in the top five. My daughter loves French cuisine, and I surprised her with breakfast at the Farmhouse Cafe. We initially made reservations for 10:30 AM but my daughter's flight from Kona landed early and I called the restaurant and they were able to accommodate us for 9:30. Looking back, I am glad we had reservations as there was a line outside the Farmhouse Cafe when we left. The staff was amazing! The service impeccable. The food........AMAZING!!!! My wife had the Mimosa and the Ham and Cheese Croissant (added scrambled egg) My daughter had the Crepe Forestiere and a Cafe Late I had the Espresso Martini and a few cups of coffee with the recommended creamy (sweetened condensed milk and half and half) WOW...Also, the Mediterranean Omelette (French Style) with Candy Bacon. We finished with an order of the Belgnets with a side of chocolate Grand Marnier dip. I cannot say enough about our experience and the amazing dishes. I recommend the Farmhouse Cafe for anyone who loves exquisite French breakfast dishes. There is so much on the menu we were not able to experience but I plan on visiting again. Mahalo for a great culinary experience! Parking tip - Park at the Walmart/Sam's Club parking structure across the street (three hours free parking).

    Burger
    Alyssa D.

    Food: delicious blue cheese on the gourmet burger. Beignets were so fresh and fluffy but also VERY messy. Save your $3 on the chocolate sauce as it was nothing super special. Service: at first not good. The second the real boss came in (chef) he turned that shop around. I guess you can make reservations but a family next to us said they couldn't even make one. So I guess it's an option but not a viable one. Ambiance: cute cobbler esthetic but the tables are VERY small. Won't be coming here to dine in again but take away is an option.

    Potato Mille feule
    Sherrie K.

    Love the Mille fille potatoes-- crispy on the outside and soft and billowy on the inside. Perfect and just the way a potato should be served! I hear this is an English staple and not hard to make, but when done right absolutely delicious. Here it's served with your choice of different sauces, including harissa, homemade ketchup or Demi glaze. This is a must try. The ham and cheese croissant was just as expected... Layers of delicious salty ham smothered between cheese and served crispy and hot. Simple breakfast well done. Good coffee too! Street parking is best.

    Reuben L.

    Wow, what an incredible place. The staff is so accommodating and polite. The restaurant is modern yet cozy and relaxing. The food was incredible all around. We had the Crepe Forestiere, Ham and Cheese Croissant, Potato Millie Fueille, Farmhouse Salad, Sausage dish. All foods were flavorful and fresh. Incredible experience. Will be back soon!

    Rei K.

    I came here for an acai bowl. Whenever I visit Honolulu, I like to try a new acai place, so I came here with a friend. The staff was very friendly. The place was lively with both locals and tourists. It's about a 10-15 minute walk from Ala Moana Shopping Center, so the location isn't very convenient for tourists. Rating: -Taste: 3/5 (average) -Portion size: 4/5 (just right) -Price: around $16 -Seating: 4/5 (comfortable indoor seating) -Location: 2/5 (a bit far for tourists) -Service: 5/5 (very friendly and helpful) Overall: 3.5/5 - Decent acai with excellent service, but the location makes it slightly inconvenient for visitors.

    Local honey
    Krystle K.

    The food was amazing and service was good. The ambiance was excellent and I loved the decor. I recommend trying the ketchup with the potato. The amount is very small for the price and you may need two depending on how much you use. The crepe forestiere was also good.

    Mediterranean Omelette with Feta, Potato Mille-Feuille, Buttered Toast with Fruit Jam ($17).
    Eric R.

    "Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself." - Coco Chanel This place had me on an emotional roller coaster! Farmhouse Cafe was a high and low foodie experience and it's not that time of the month for moi! Probably living in Japan has my standards up, but a simple greeting would be nice, right? My twin, really my best lady friend, wanted to treat me to brunch after my disappearing act in Asia. I wanted someplace easy to go to with good reviews. Farmhouse Cafe near Ala Moana Mall in the 808 building on Sheridan was my choice. Upon entering we were... eh, ngl we were not greeted and completely ignored. Alpha me could not just stand there, so after a few minutes, I looked at my twin and asked if she was up to going elsewhere. Instead she calmed me down and came to the conclusion they were understaffed. I didn't see it that way, I just saw inefficiency and zero common sense, so I decided to approach the counter even though a sign says to "Wait to be Seated". Ok, no problem waiting as long as someone greets us and tells us to wait! The lady at the counter next says to "just wait" huh? Hmm we are waiting, just acknowledge us or explain your waiting system. Jeezuz! I have low tolerance for people that won't admit mistakes or plain ignorant. So as we are waiting, the chef, Zouhair Zairi, approaches us and says to wait outside. I'm no stranger to French cuisine bro, so calm down and... and then he apologizes and explains how they are short staffed. Ah! I was tempted debating efficiency, politeness, but instead bit my tongue knowing my twin wanted to eat here. Besides she was right on they being understaffed. Oh nvm we are finally seated lol! We are handed the menus (finally) and explained to order the food and drinks at the same time by the chef! So odd, but having experienced French restaurants in the non touristy parts of Paris, I finally admitted to myself he wasn't intentionally being rude. All the time my twin only cared about what to drink lol! Let's ignore the chaos. Oui, oui! Wagyu Burger with Bleu Cheese, Demi-glace & Potato Mille-Feuille for the lady. Mediterranean Omelette with Feta, Potato Mille-Feuille, Buttered Toast with Fruit Jam for the gent. Two Hibiscus Iced Teas. French Beignets with Strawberry dip ordered for take-out. So let's talk the cuisine! If we're only reviewing the cuisine I'd be at 4-5 stars it was delicious! Everything organic, fresh, and tasty. I could taste the French in every bite and we were truly satisfied! To me, the Beignets that we shared afterwards was the star! In the end, it may have started with bad juju and my patience being tested, but fortunately I was with a kind soul that reminded me (& treated me sigh) that it may not be as it seems per se. Yes, they were understaffed, but in my eyes the three employees were sufficient if it flowed properly. Then again, we never know what's truly going on, right? In fairness, I need to mention others coming in after us were also confused and not welcomed from the start, so a universal meh. I'd return simply for the delicious cuisine by Chef Zairi, however take note that the ebb and flow of any business is just as important, especially with other $27 burger options out there! Au revoir! Pls follow my adventures IG: @eric_travel_guru

    Breakfast croissant was good but nothing special. Had to pay extra for the egg
    Rebecca T.

    A cute breakfast brunch spot when I walked it. It's located in the 808 plaza along with a bunch of other eateries across from Walmart. I came here to try their burger coz it looked amazing in the photos. I also tried their beignets and the breakfast sandwich. I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich with the flattened croissant. It's your typical breakfast croissant that's on the oily side, nothing exceptional. The much anticipated burger however was too salty for my taste. I had to remove some of the spread as it's just more salt from the salted patty already. The meat quality was decent but honestly when the food was so salty, it wasn't enjoyable at all. The Mille-feuille potato was interesting, but it added a lot of grease to the already greasy burger. I only enjoyed the outer crispy part. The insides tasted just like regular potato. Also, it's definitely not worth $27 for this plate. The beignets looked off. The texture was way too soft. It wasn't worth the calories. Service was prompt and friendly. The ambiance was nice. However, the taste and the value would deter me from coming back.

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    0.3 miAla Moana
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    At Margotto, they made it rain--rain shaved truffles. While they have other menu items, they are…read moreknown for their seasonal truffle menus and having well priced truffles which they source themselves from Italy. Under Chef Shiori Okuya, their tasting menu, was a nice way to experience the French-Japanese flavors of the restaurant. First we chose the amount of truffle we wanted for our meal. Then those truffles were shaved over multiple elegant appetizers; a Pot-au-Feu soup; a lobster fish course; oyster pasta; duck for our main; in Asian-style, a comforting rice bowl to end the savory courses; and finally even the dessert. Henry was an amazing server with flair and passion for the menu and we even took a little bit of truffle home to enjoy on soft scrambled eggs the next day. If you want to experience another side of Margotto, there is also Margotto E Baciare in Japan.

    Though prone to hyperbole, please let me assure you that I am dead serious when I say I would give…read moreMargotto 10 stars if that were an option. I'm quite fortunate to have had many amazing dining experiences, more than a few of them of the fine-dining-persuasion and Margotto shook me to my core. Unforgettable and completely unlike anything I've had before. It's incredibly unassuming from the outside--like a secret or a speak-easy--elegant and understated on the inside. The staff are all so warm and welcoming and you'll want for nothing the entire time you're dining. It's a coordinated dance of service. Arrive hungry and ready to spoil yourself! Opt for The Grand Degustation and get the 15 grams of truffles. This is not the time to be stingy! In fact, you really need to get the Caviar Monaka and a glass of champagne to start--the crispy wafer is a nutty delight and a perfect compliment to little fishy pearls. THEN you can move onto the ten course meal. And since I'm telling you what to do, you'd be entirely remiss to skip the wine pairing. Chuck Furuya is a demigod with a palate that is twenty-seven steps ahead of us mere mortals. The wines on their own practically sing in their glasses but when paired with each dish? The transformation of flavors? Absolutely unreal. Let us not forget about the truffles. They're fruity and earthy and succulent, without being heavy or overbearing in any way. You WILL feel spoiled and you deserve it! If I lived here, this would be my go-to special occasion restaurant, no question. You must try it for yourself.

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    Margotto Hawaii - Top 100 best restaurant in the world! romantic dinner, anniversary dinner, truffle and caviar in Honolulu

    Top 100 best restaurant in the world! romantic dinner, anniversary dinner, truffle and caviar in Honolulu

    Margotto Hawaii - Truffle and old world wines. from the same soil, area, they pair fantastic!

    Truffle and old world wines. from the same soil, area, they pair fantastic!

    Margotto Hawaii - Our signature, beluga caviar with monaka(rice wafer)

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    Our signature, beluga caviar with monaka(rice wafer)

    El Cielo - Bacon wrapped dates w/ bleu cheese

    El Cielo

    4.6(265 reviews)
    1.4 miWaikiki
    $$$

    Review 33 (2026) We…read morelove El Cielo. This was the third time to come and eat. The first time we came, we didn't know what to order for Spain Foods. I have no idea of any menu. We ordered Seafood Paella, Mushrooms appetizer. The second time we added different menu. Seafood Paella, added Shrimp Ajillo with fresh homemade bread, Arugula beets salad. The third time ( this time ) we added another different menu. The more we come, the more we can try new menu and enjoy new tastes. Honestly El Cielo, all menu we tried even wine and draft beers, were top class, I love to nominate as the best restaurant in Hawaii. I am so glad I found the great restaurant, I was seeking for. Prices were not bad, as inflation everything costs are so expensive nowadays. Everywhere!! Their services are great too. If I live close by I would go El Cielo once or twice a week. Thank you so much. I will love to come back soon again.

    Small restaurant with very small daringly open kitchen. Food is delicious. Mostly Spanish with a…read moretiny teensy touch of French-Japanese. Bread is delicate. Mont Blanc dessert was divine. Jamon iberico was delicioussssss melt in your mouth yummy. We ordered pollo paella and seafood paella. The pollo paella was perfectly cooked. The seafood was perfectly cooked but the "rice" in the seafood paella was JUST a touch undercooked. Probably needed a couple minutes more. Still very yummy. The dock for minus 1 star is because it is HOT in the dining room. So hot. Very very hot and uncomfortable. Stuffy and felt like we couldn't breathe. We were put in a small table in a corner that had barely air conditioning cooling. Otherwise, try it! Got our Spanish food fix. Empanada, jamon Iberico, and paella.

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    El Cielo - Gorgeous setting

    Gorgeous setting

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    Octopus ala Gallega

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