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Koa Pancake House

4.0 (672 reviews)
Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Buttermilk Pancakes
Jasmin S.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is great, clean, and friendly service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is good quality, home made taste, and service is great!

Blueberry pancakes
Ron S.

Koa pancake house who is delicious. I had the blueberry pancakes and the person I was with had the Ube pancakes plus drink drinks very well priced. Customer service you walk up to the counter you place your order and they bring it out to you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience is average plenty of seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

The front door
Dolan T.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I always like Koa pancake house not as busy as Dennys or IHOP every time we go there we got to wait long.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. koa pancake house is quicker breakfast is always busy but I wanted the Denver omelette today so we went to the mall

Breakfast burrito
Ebonie S.

I could hardly wait to eat this burrito part of the reason you only see one half. This burrito is very filling with eggs, potatoes, cheese, and ham bits. Served with sour cream and salsa on the side. Perfect breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has seating in the inside and benches outside for extra seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Angelo B.

I absolutely love the Koa Pancake House and make it a point to visit at least a few times every trip to the island, especially when I'm staying at Aulani, the Disney Resort in the Kapolei area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything about this place is AMAZING, and it's the perfect spot for a morning breakfast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I really enjoy the corned beef hash, Spam, and their pancakes especially the banana pancake is my personal favorite. The staff are incredibly friendly, and I always enjoy my fresh cup of coffee with my meal. Staff are very fast and efficient if you're in a rush, but I usually like to stick around, relax, and enjoy my coffee while taking in the breakfast. It's such great way to start the day and delicious start to the day, and I can't recommend it enough!

Breakfast plate with scrambled eggs and Portuguese sausage
Joni R.

I was craving pancakes and wanted local food (and prices) but so we decided to venture over from the resorts. We arrived around 10:30 on a Tuesday and it was pretty busy, but we were able to find a table and peruse the menu until we were ready to order at the counter. We ordered: - Chunky Monkey Full Stack Pancakes -- big portion with a heap of whipped cream on the top. There were plenty of chocolate chips, and they were high quality. Also a good amount of bananas and mac nuts. - Vinha D'Alhos Breakfast Burrito -- really good flavor but a little small. - Breakfast Plate with Portuguese Sausage, Scrambled Eggs and Pancakes -- big portions and the sausage had good flavor. They forgot to bring the short stack but apologized when we reminded them. Total was $51 including tip and drinks. The fried rice looked really good. Next time I want to try that. Only downside is the Diet Pepsi. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is nothing special but is clean and decorated with some local art.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Meat Trio with scrambled eggs, bacon, Portuguese sausage, and link sausages.
Kevin W.

Sunday morning, breakfast at Koa Pancake House Kapolei. It wasn't busy yet, we ordered the Bacon and Eggs over Fried Rice. With a side of Sweetbread French toast. Delicious . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dining room still had some seats left but we took it out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The ladies at the counter were as always on point service was fast, friendly, and accommodating. Be advised Koa Pancake House Kapolei is Now Only taking Credit or Debit Cards as payment. Nope they will no longer accept Cash!

Yummy!!!
Billy D.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside the small restaurant is just your basic set up, but it's nice and cozy and it's packed so you know the food's gonna be good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was excellent young lady at the counter was very initiative and helpful with the menu. The food was made as I ordered it and if you're out visiting, this is a quick spot for a really good breakfast with local favorites. FYI-they are cashless here

Eggs Traditional Benedict
Benjamin Z.

Stopped by Koa Pancake House for brunch and had a really great experience. I ordered the Chunk Monkey pancakes, and they were fluffy, soft, and very filling. The sweetness was just right and not overpowering, making them easy to enjoy all the way through. The portion size was generous and felt like a great value for the price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is bright, clean, and cheerful, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is not a fancy spot since they use paper plates and plastic utensils, but it actually fits the casual, comfortable vibe and makes it feel easygoing and approachable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, greeting us with smiles and making sure everything was going well. My family also ordered the eggs Benedict and French toast, and both came in large portions. The dishes looked very appealing and tasted just as good, making it a solid choice for groups with different brunch preferences. Overall, Koa Pancake House delivers big portions, good prices, and consistently satisfying food in a happy, laid back environment. I would definitely come back again.

Small Bite Portuguese Sausage ,Egg and Fried Rice.
Elexis D.

I ordered takeout from Koa Pancake House and was really looking forward to a comforting meal. Unfortunately, when I got home, most of the food was burnt. Such a letdown. I honestly would have gladly waited a little longer if it meant the food wasn't overcooked. The only thing that turned out well were the pancakes

The service was super good, I've ordered my food and I bet you not. 7 minutes later I'm already eating. Fast service and great jobs to the 4 ladies that were in the front. Even though it was super busy and I was the last one to order in line it still came out hot and fast! Appreciation to the cook (Jr), the presentation and the service was on point! Will come back again!

Kat Z.

We got the Koa moco and vinha d'alhos moco plates. Koa: this was a corned beef hash + hamburger combo over a fried rice (extra), with scrambled eggs. Great value for $17! The fried rice was fine, nothing special. I'd probably skip it and just get regular rice. The corned beef hash was awesome and very flavorful. The patty was hefty, but under salted. I'd probably just get beef hash next time. Vinha: for me, the pork was slightly sour, but that's just what vinha is. I personally wasn't expecting that. The build a mocos are great value and can easily feed two people.

One egg, rice and Portuguese sausage
Maxine P.

This is our go to place when headed to a morning at the beach. We call head, our regular order of one Koa breakfast burrito. Has Portuguese Sausage, egg and potato. Its large enough that we split it. Under 8.00. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We take it with us and enjoy the views of our favorite little cove.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We also take family here when they visit for a sit down with Macadamia Pancakes or order something for the beach. They have always been happy with the pancakes. Sister loved their vegetarian burrito, said it was one of the best one she's tried. Service is always fast whether it's to go or dine in.

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Food is good service is quick and service is great! Fine in order out always nice service

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Excellent service !! Food was so delicious & very good prices . Looking for a good place if you're visiting this is it.

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11 months ago

Cant f'ing read. I said no potatoes on my breakfast burrito. Simple. No f'ing potatoes. Nope....extra potatoes.

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11 months ago

Awsome service and very nice. Da breakfast was awsome. Make sure you join so you get points.

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1 year ago

Great service and price and Pancakes were so good and fluffy would definitely recommend corned beef hash!

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This pancake house is anything but simple. It's clean, great prices, and the food is good. It's a place where many locals go.

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2 years ago

Love this local spot. Try their corned beef hash loco moco and their bacon fried rice with Portuguese sausage. Delicious.

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Kind of like a Hawaiian style House of pancakes. Paper plates, plastic forks order at the desk, takeout style, but food was good.

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4.3
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It's a Saturday early morning and all the tables were taken. Well except for one-two seater which…read morewas perfect for me. As busy as they were, the staff was friendly and accommodating. It's a nice mom and pop feel with a pane of pexi-glass between tables. It feels like private tables. I had a cup of coffee served in a nice ceramic cup labeled with their name on it. I had a bowl of loco moco which was very good. The gravy was well seasoned and it went well with the white rice. The hamburger itself was flavorful and heavy, just the way I like it. I was here years ago and finally got a chance to drop in. I will be back soon to try other items.

Service was extremely fast. We were seated right away and our food came out hot and fresh…read more We ordered the kama'aina fried rice, the pancake flight, and the Kalua pork lomi tomato omelette. The kama'aina fried rice was filled with lots of meat: bacon, spam, ham, and Portuguese sausage. It was pretty good. The pancake flight was okay. Would've been better if I could choose the pancakes. Overall, the lilikoi pancake was the best! I didn't too much favor the chocolate taro-haupia or the cookie butta lava. The Kalua pork omelette was good, but I wish there was more meat inside. All the portions were very generous. The only thing we didn't like was that everything was overloaded with onions. And I LOVE onions, but even I thought it was too much. For that reason, my family didn't care too much for their meals. Overall, we had a fair experience. Seating is a little tight, but we were still comfortable. The only inconvenience was the bathroom on the top floor, which can be difficult when you have little kids.

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3.5
(378 reviews)
1.9 mi
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I like Koa Pancake House, they have the best corned beef hash and vinha d'alhos (pork marinated in…read morea mixture of garlic, wine, and vinegar). But, the one thing I will not recommend here is the hamburger loco moco - the patty was super hard and had no flavor at all. The gravy was also bland and a bit too thick/gelatinous in my opinion...definitely SKIP! If you order takeout check your food and make sure you have all your condiments. I asked if they put syrup and butter in my bag and drove all the way home to find nothing inside :/

Stopped by Koa Pancake House in Kapolei and had such a good experience. There were three of us, but…read morewe ordered different things and shared. We got the banana pancakes, corned beef hash moco, and Vinha D'Alhos. All were comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a local breakfast spot. We ordered five pancakes thinking we'd finish them but only made it through three. The aunty at the counter knew better and served it in a to-go container. She even brought us extra plates because she knew we were going to share everything. That kind of thoughtfulness really stood out. She asked if we wanted the corned beef hash crispy and of course we said yes! The banana pancakes were hot, soft, fluffy, and not overly sweet. The Vinha D'Alhos was hearty and satisfying, perfect tang alongside the pancakes. The aunty working the counter was filled with aloha, and it was obvious she was adored by both the staff and other patrons. They were in the middle of cleaning when we arrived, but it didn't hinder our experience at all. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, and we genuinely had a good time. This place feels like one of those spots where you're treated like family. Definitely coming back.

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4.2
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This review is for their sunday brunch buffet. Reservations…read moreare a must. I wasn't able to book it directly through their site but if you call in sometimes they have additional availability that isn't bookable online. There are so many options here. The best part for me is the poke bar. The fish is so fresh. Although i'd skip the oysters and crab legs as the crab legs were tooo salty and the oysters weren't very sweet. The lobster however was great! The view from the restaurant is of the pool so it could be a bit loud but aren't all buffets? Included with the dining is a parking validation for 4 hours. You can walk around the beach area after which is nice !

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Outstanding Food, Vibes, and Live Music!…read more ​Had an amazing dinner experience at Mahi'ai Table last night with two friends! We specifically came out to support our friend who was the musical talent providing the live entertainment from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. ​Our reservation was at 5:30 PM, and the vibe was so good that we stayed all the way until 9:00 PM. Because we arrived during the last 30 minutes of happy hour, we immediately ordered a major spread of pupus from the Pau Hana menu. We shared the lechon style brussel sprouts, hand-cut fries, steamed shrimp & pork won tons, scallion bread, and fish tacos. Every single bite was delicious. I paired the food with a Hana Koa Roof Top Pale Ale from their local drafts list, which was crisp and excellent. ​After happy hour wrapped up, I moved on to the dinner menu and ordered the Half Pound House Burger and fries for my entree. The burger was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. ​Overall, the food and ambiance were absolutely outstanding, and the service was prompt, attentive, and friendly from start to finish. The noise level was perfectly moderate, letting us enjoy both the live music and our own conversation. We had a great time and will absolutely be back!

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3.6
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2.6 mi
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Longhi's Ko Olina is one of the two restaurants that the Marriott in Ko Olina have to offer at…read moretheir resort in Hawaii. The hotel is pretty secluded compared to being right in the city, but if you don't mind a walk, is close to a small shopping center with a few other food places and the hotels next door. The Marriott's other restaurant, Longboard's, is more casual, while this restaurant, Longhi's, is their fancier option for fine dining. With this in mind, this restaurant is, at the end of the day, is just alright. The seating area has the best views, but is slightly packed, although it is truly a beautiful ambiance. It is somewhat in the middle of the hotel, though. However, the service was lacking, if even present, and the food is, as expected, pricey. For some guests, hotels gave them vouchers to redeem at the restaurants near by, and this was one of those restaurants that you could redeem it at. With the voucher, this restaurant is a little bit easier to justify, but without, you are left paying high prices for fine food and a great view. If you are on the resort, then this is also easier to justify, as it is one of the closer options compared to the others. If you're not staying at the Marriott connected to it, then I wouldn't suggest going out of your way to go here. We ordered the crab cakes and the shrimp risotto. The crab cakes were really good, with a few different textures like the crunchies on top! If you like crab or crab cakes, or if you want to try something new, I would suggest that you order this or split it with a friend or partner. The shrimp risotto was fine, but after trying it, I ended up wishing that I ordered something else on the menu. It wasn't that it was bad, it just was okay. I feel like people have certain expectations for a higher end restaurant like this, and it wasn't hard to see why after going, that this restaurant is rated the way it is.

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