I used to go to the Koa pancake house in Aiea. That was close to where I lived quite a few years ago. I worked the graveyard shift so it opens when I used to Pau hana. I always tell myself I wanna try something new, something different but it never happens. Lol. I order the same thing every time. It hasn't changed at all. The taste and consistency still remains. I get the kalbi with fried rice and two eggs over easy. Break the yolk over the fried rice and it's so yummy. One of the better fried rice in my opinion. The kalbi is juicy and the marinade is just perfect. Service is pretty fast as the line moves quickly. The girls behind the counter are friendly and helpful. They bring the food to you. It's just your regular restaurant with the normal chatter of people getting together and enjoying good food. Yeah I know it's a pancake house so you should be ordering breakfast but I just can't stay away from my favorite. One of these days I will have breakfast but I wouldn't count on it. LOL read more

Koa Pancake House - 3 Pieces of delicious kalbi with fried rice and 2 eggs over easy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have been back here a few times and they literally never disappoint! This place offers a really delicious breakfast and super affordable prices. It can get busy but not too busy to scare you aware AND the service is really fast. They offer 6 outdoor table benches and indoor seating. The young man who runs to food to customers, super friendly courteous and accommodating. 100% recommend this location for a really good, affordable breakfast! read more

Koa Pancake House - Veggie breakfast burrito no egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Blueberry pancakes. Omelette with the just right cook and slight crisp. Strawberry waffles with whip. French toast. Fresh OJ. Breakfast as it should be. Booth and table seating. Ordering at the counter for a personal touch or by a scanned app for your seating convenience. The staff will make you feel right at home. We like this and the Kaimuki location. read more

Koa Pancake House located in Moanalua Shopping Center so parking is easy. Popular spot for locals and military. Customer service and food were good but small kine spot. They do offer indoor and outside dining. We ordered: Portuguese sausage plate with fried rice - Rice was too wet for my liking. Banana macadamia nut pancakes - delicious If in the area, give em try. read more

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They were super busy...as usual The employees were kind, helpful & moving as fast .. Jayce was going as fast as possible while still being extra polite!!! I also remember him from before pancakes were amazing & the sweet bread French toast. read more

After trying a too crowded breakfast spot we ended up here. You stand in line to order your food and then hope to find an open table. We ordered the moco loco with fried rice, the moco loco with regular rice and corned beef and a breakfast burrito. Everything came out hot and delicious. The favorite was the fried rice. The breakfast was great and hit the spot! read more

The food is always amazing. The service is good and the employees are friendly. I love coming here.

We love this place!! This place can be crazy busy and they are still Decently fast on getting food out to you. Not a ton of places to sit, but to go is fine too! Our boys loves the breakfast burrito especially the Koa. We love the crepes and pancakes but honestly we are always here for the fried rice! So freaking good!! Wish they didn't sell Pepsi products! Haha jk! But seriously. It's so cute and quaint in here! Love the walk up and ordering. Super easy. They are kind and we are lucky to live so close!! Ps we never get food photos, these kids and I just dig in so fast! read more

Love Koa Pancake house went to iHop yesterday but this place blows them out the water Highly recommend going. Service was fast , Ambiance was great ! Music vibes and servers were very nice . read more

Koa Pancake House - THIS PLACE IS THE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We didn't see it as we drove into the mall and walked around confused looking for it as the GPS said we were in the correct area. It's literally the first store in the same set of stores that Starbucks is at if you're coming in off Nimitz. Once we found the restaurant we could see it was really busy. We secured a table and then went to order at the register. You order there and they bring your food out to you. The people who worked there were hustling. Taking orders, serving food, and cleaning tables in continuous motion. They were smiling, upbeat, and helpful even through the press of people. The food came out quickly and was wonderfully hot. You can go back and get coffee refills at the front if you would like more. The coffee was good too. We were surprised at how much we enjoyed our meals. The food is solid and well seasoned. It's not a surprise that they're so busy - it was well worth the visit. read more

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Service was fast, food came out fast, plenty of seats for dine in. Got the kalbi and eggs, Kalbi was full of flavor and fried rice was worth the upgrade. read more

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Though this place has been around for awhile, I tried it for the first time. It's a fast, casual restaurant where you order at the counter, they give you a number and then they bring it to your table. I tried some type of marinated pork Loco moco, can't remember the name. The pork had a strong vinegar flavor to it. It was different and something unique. They gave you a decent amount of rice and portion for the price. My dad got a short stack of blueberry pancakes with two scrambled eggs. There were a ton of blueberries in his pancakes, and the pancakes were light and fluffy. I didn't like the paper plates and plastic utensils, but the food was good and the service was decent. The parking also can be tight with so many businesses in the same parking lot and limited parking near the restaurant which is on the corner. read more

Koa Pancake House - Marinated pork loco moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Vacation is expensive - sometimes the most refreshing thing is finding somewhere that offers an affordable breakfast and that alone is enough to earn 5-stars. The Koa Omelette was delicious - that Portuguese Sausage was to die for, as was the Koa Breakfast Burrito which also had that same decadent sausage - sub $20 with tip was outstanding and the food was great quality, service was quick, and it was exactly what we needed as a pre-airport meal. Thank you Koa Pancake House! read more

Koa Pancake House - Koa Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Breakfast in Moanalua, Honolulu, Hawaii... Irene M. is so smart about finding places for us to go... where we both can write reviews... LOL! Located at Moanalua Center - across the parking lot from McDonald's - Koa Pancake House is a familiar name. Other locations include Wahiawa, Waipahu, Hawaii Kai, Kapolei, Ka Makana Ali'i, and Kaimuki. This particular location is an order at the counter, take a seat, and listen for your number operation. This cozy place was quite busy on a Sunday morning! That's why the free, shared parking lot was almost full! Thanks to the staff for being super efficient and taking care of the line of customers! We both got the Koa Omelet, but Irene's was healthier since it was made with egg whites. Mine was regular... with Portuguese sausage, cheese, spinach, and mushrooms. It came with a side - I chose wheat toast. I enjoyed the chew and buttery flavor. I also liked the fruit jelly. Thanks, Irene, for finding a great spot! The Local decor was interesting and pleasant. The large picture in front of me was a photo of Hanauma Bay! read more

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Eggcellent start to my day... Koa Pancake House is a great place for breakfast and judging from the constant flow that passes through their doors it seems like everyone already knows. This location is in Moanalua Shopping Center right next to the gas station and with lots of free parking it's an easy place to grab a quick bite event though it's all made to order the system they have is great you walk I. And place your order at the counter to which they give you a number and if you're dining in they'll call out your number so you'll need to listen and be aware. I got the Koa Omelette which is filled with all my favorites...Portuguese sausage, cheese, mushrooms and spinach I wanted extra mushrooms and added tomatoes along making it egg white omg it was just the yummiest bite especially enjoying it with their home fried potatoes was so nice. The vibe is very vibrant and staff getting your order out fast it's no wonder many choose here to start their day. Thank you! read more

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This was my very first time at this particular Koa Pancake House and I was so glad I went! It's a small place compared to the others KPHs, but everything was great! You order at the counter, which is staffed by friendly, attentive, and just nice young workers who all seem to work well together. The prices are very fair, especially if you compare it with fast food these days! The counter staff give you a number which you display at whatever table you sit at. Tables were clean and adequately spaced so it was comfortable. The food came out so quickly - with the nicest food server saying this was only part of our order bc he didn't want the food to sit and get cold while we wait. Awesome! Really personable young guy! The food was great - tasted great, temperature perfect, and servings very adequate! You can refill coffee at the counter, and the condiments are readily accessible too. Nice mix of military and locals (us), and everyone was friendly. I'd highly recommend Koa Pancake THIS location (the others could learn from this excellent staff!), and know that I'll be back! read more

CODY visited the Valkenburgh location on Saturday at 9am CODY timing was good because it got very crowded very quickly CODY ordered breakfast CODY counter person was friendly CODY dining area was clean and inviting CODY liked the flags on the ceiling CODY will return to order more food read more

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This is my go to place when I want a hearty breakfast. The koa omelette is to die for and it is huge. It will definitely fill you up. Love this location. Lots of military come here since its close to the bases. The only down side was their fountain machine was out of order. I was craving for a nice cup of mt dew. read more

Super friendly staff with delicious foods. Stopped by on the way to Hanauma for breakfast. Husband got their corn hash loco moco and my daughters shared there strawberry/banana Nutella crepes. Portions were generous and all left satisfied. Will return next time we visit the island. read more

Koa Pancake House - Strawberry banana Nutella crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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They have a very big menu to choose from and appears that you have to stand in front of the registers to be able to see everything while people may want to order while you're still looking. I ordered the breakfast plate of egg whites and corn beef hash with a side of pancakes. The corn beef hash was a little overdone and after seeing someone's Portuguese sausage, I wish I went for that. Egg whites were very nicely cooked I just needed to add some salt, and the pancakes Were light and fluffy. My husband got eggs over easy and Spam with side of pancakes. Eggs were beautiful and perfectly cooked and you can tell how fresh they were, Spam was also nicely cooked. Seating can be a challenge, but we found a seat for 4 and invited another couple to sit with us. It's a busy place for a reason! read more

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Always Great Food! Great Service! Plenty portions! Good prices! Love the Banana Crepes and Pancakes!

Found this local option on yelp right off the plane. Decided to try it! Right away you walk in and see why locals come. They are called koas pancake house but should add filled with Alofa! We tried it and it's everything you expect - delicious with a budget. Me and my husband had a great visit. The entire team is attentive and food came out super quick. Thanks for having us. read more

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I was here on Monday and found out that they do Military Mondays, which means 10% off for military and vets. The place was packed especially since this location at by the NEX. I got the breakfast plate trio (2 links, 2 bacon, 2 Portuguese sausage) with over easy eggs and home fried potatoes $12.95. The hubby likes to get the cheese omelette with buttermilk pancakes. I'm not sure of the price. It's not on the menu, but they just make it for him. Most omelettes are around $13. I hardly ever come to the Koa Pancake House, but it was pretty good. My eggs were cooked correctly and you can't really screw up the meats. The potatoes were cubed and pan fried. I just put ketchup, soy sauce and pepper on the whole plate and it was good to go. I took a bite of the pancakes and they were fluffy. read more

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Koa Pancake House is good. If we can't decide on breakfast, we order to go here. The eggs benedicts are great and so are the omelettes. They have an online ordering system so it's so easy to order and pickup. The food is affordable and always consistent. The portion sizes are good, they are not small but not huge either. It makes for a good meal. They're usually busy on the weekends but we have never had problems picking up. The service is great as well, people acknowledge you and work quickly to get your order. read more

A solid breakfast spot! I got the breakfast trio with sausage, bacon, and Portuguese sausage, with eggs over easy and rice. Service was quick and the eggs were really well cooked. Simple and filling! read more

Koa Pancake House - Trio Plate with over easy eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is a good go to when my family just want to have a quick bite for brunch. They're usually quick in making the food, and depending on the time you go, there's a decent amount of seating available. Of course it's busy during breakfast, but it does slow down a bit. I like how the food is a good portioned plate. The omelette had a perfect amount of filling, and wasn't overly eggy, if that makes sense. I also like how they have crispy hash brown. The food here is good! read more

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Place was packed and the line was to the door but we only waited 5 mins to order. Service was excellent and the girl working the register was very helpful with making suggestions on the menu. We were lucky enough that a table cleared when our food got ready so we didn't wait much at all. They have ample tables both indoor and outdoor. Most people were taking food to go and none of them waited more than 10 mins max for their food. The floors, tables, and drink dispenser area were cleaned really well and kept up with. I expected a little more trash/ food laying around with how busy they were but none was seen. Food was really good. The pancakes cake out hot and fresh. They give you huge portions here because the strawberry pancakes were a side order. Meat omelette was great! It was stuffed with meat and a nice thin layer of cheese so it didn't over take the entire omelette. Fried rice was also good. A little on the saltier side than what I'm used to with fried rice but I loved the taste and it went really well with the leftover egg I had. My family and I really enjoyed this place and would eat here again. read more

Koa Pancake House - Strawberry cheesecake pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great food, PLEASE, please I'm begging, do something with your outside area. The amount of bugs and birds is revolting.

I could NOT wait to try this place as I seen it on TicTok LOL. We arrived Wednesday 4/16/2024 and went straight to eat at this establishment. We walked in at 12:40pm ish and there was about 14 of us and they accommodate us. They closed at 2pm and totally took our order and made sure we felt comfortable. The inside is cute and its on the corner. We ordered almost everything on the menu, so ask me and I will tell you what we liked. My favorite was the macadamia nut buttermilk pancakes... THEY WERE AMAZING!!!!!!!! We got the breakfast plate, the hash and locomoco and almost everything on the menu. Everything was cooked to perfection. A few of the orders did come out wrong, but thats okay, we still ate it and called it a day! It happens and we're not one to complain!! DONT FORGET, CARD ONLY - NO CASH YALL!!! read more

Koa Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is a local favorite breakfast restaurant,coming here is like brunch already because their pancakes are huge and very delicious,portuguese sausage rolls is a bit spicy for me,service is fast,ambiance is a bit tight,overall this place filled us up with your choice of protein and carbs. read more

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WHOS DUMB ASS IDEA WAS IT TO DO CARD ONLY PAYMENTS?! Not everyone has card. And if anyone does have some sort of card option, not everyone uses CashApp. Don't try to recommend me "Apple Pay" not everyone has apple. Not everyone has a card. I had cash available, ready to pay for a $50+ check. BUT instead, I was made embarrassed because I didn't have enough to PAY FOR MY KID'S meals!! I am furious with this establishment. Like who tf does that. Card only?? I understand Cash Only but wtf. Not everyone has a bank/ATM nearby. Not everyone can afford an ATM fee. You guys are on a whole other level. This is stupid. Never have I ever experienced this type of bullshit. I used to come here all the time to eat. It's a good spot, but one minor change like this makes me soooo irritated it just makes me not wanna come here. The owner/management that thought of this.. on top of that, they accept cash tips? Might as well not take it. Get rid of the tip jar because they're not really doing much. As a CASHIER, you handle money. What's the point in having CASHIERS if they don't handle money?? Should just make this a cooks only restaurant. You guys got iPads to take orders, should make it a self-serve restaurant already. This place just makes me laugh. What a joke. read more

Koa Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The pancakes were okay, nothing out of this world, they tasted like normal pancakes so definitely disappointing for a pancake house. The corn beef hash was really yummy and the hubby's loco Moco was pretty good too. The service was fast though! read more

The koa moco was very good. Loved the added Corned Beef Hash. Eggs were cooked perfectly. Everything went well together. Adding Tabasco sauce to it, gave it another depth of flavor. This dish was extremely salty for me, but everything I've had in Hawaii has been way too salty for my taste. read more

Koa Pancake House - Hamburger patty moco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food here was amazing! I would recommend getting an omelette and pancakes! The Koa omelette is very light and refreshing. A good amount of salty and savory flavors. The portions of the food were bigger than most diners so you will leave the restaurant feeling satisfied! Pancakes were very light and fluffy. Loco moco will fill you up. Adding the fried rice gives the dish a lot more flavor but I would recommend getting white rice with the loco moco. Lines are always long and you might wait for the food for a bit as this place always gets busy but the wait is worth the food. The area is very bright with amazing flags hung on the ceiling! read more

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Arrived at approximately 10:15am, I've never been here before. It's honestly not as big as u thought it would be, the interior is very simple but since it's in a military area - they do have flags displayed above our heads. I asked the cashier if she'd recommend crepes or waffles and easily said the waffles. I ordered strawberry whip cream waffle - it was very light and fluffy, strawberries were sweet and a bit tangy. The whip cream amount I thought was perfect a bit with every bite. Service was quick, space just felt cramped inside. read more

Koa Pancake House - Strawberry whip cream waffle. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This location has ample free parking. Food is tasty and service is fairly quick for take out. The prices are fair and can get a little pricey for take out breakfast but I guess it's comparable with inflation:(. My favorites here are the omelettes, strawberry French toast, and the banana pancakes. The lite bite is a good deal because you get some protein with a short stack of pancakes which is feel is just enough food to make you full. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the Moanalua area and want some yummy breakfast. read more

Another Hawaiian treat when visiting. Serving typical American breakfast fare coupled with Asian-Hawaiian inspired dishes. We had the kalbi beef with fried rice consisting of ham. Very tasty and well worth busting my low-carb diet. A definite local favorite. read more

Koa Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The service, food, and portion size were tremendous. My wife had the Koa omelette, I had the loco moco, and we shared the macadamia pancakes. This was more than enough for the both of us, and I like to eat. There was limited seating inside but they had some extra seating outside which was in the shade and less "busy" than inside. The service was extremely friendly and was great at recognizing where you were at after ordering to let you know how much longer before your order would be out when it is busy. The older gentleman server had some good quick jokes when bringing out the condiments. Overall good experience and would go back for a good filling breakfast. read more

Food, & service awesome....ambiance, very busy though. I'll be back for sure and try something else.

Found this restaurant in Yelp. The restaurant was packed! We got a table inside. Food was ordered at a counter and delivered to our table. It didn't take long to receive our food. We enjoyed the sausage, fried rice and pancakes and could not eat it all. read more

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