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La Liégeoise

4.7 (66 reviews)
ModerateWaffles, French, Belgian

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Jackie K.

Service here 5/5 stars. Two wonderful employees answered our many questions and smiled the entire time. They told us their favorite savory and sweet top choices. Freshly made waffles here that are delightful and tasty. We ordered the $20 combo option of a savory waffle and an Authentic (no frills) waffle plus a drink. You can add toppings or order the specials with additional charges. The location is easy to find in the Koko Marina Shopping center. It is located closer to Zippy's. There is plenty of free parking available here. The store itself is clean and decor is minimalistic and relaxing. There is a water jug for complimentary water and syrup available for your waffle. I highly recommend trying the $20 combo special to try both types of waffles. We ordered our savory waffles- The Italian (prosciutto, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and mozzarella buratta) and the Savory of the moment Cold Turkey & Pesto (pesto, turkey, fresh tomatoes, kale and spinach mix). The sweet waffle order- The Authentic (brioche, vanilla and caramelized) and one with added cinnamon and sugar ($1.00 more). Overall waffle rating here 5/5 stars. The warm mozzarella cheese stretched out with the thinly sliced prosciutto on first bite! The acidic taste from the sun dried tomatoes and pesto complemented the saltiness of the prosciutto and mellownesses of the mozzarella. A perfect combination. My partner in adventure loved her turkey pesto waffle! She noted that the texture of the warm waffle was the perfect chewiness and thickness. She devoured her savory waffle. We shared the Authentic. No toppings added. I wanted to taste the waffle plain. It was the perfect crispy then chewy first bite. Not too sweet with vanilla undertones. Then we tried it with the syrup they offered. The warm waffle did not need the syrup. It was delectable as The Authentic. Food here is a 5/5 star rating. Update: I forgot to mention that if you attempt to say the name of this place, you will receive a 10% off coupon for your next visit. La Liegoise also has a stamp card. Don't forget to get it stamped when you purchase!

Irene M.

Ohhh La Liégeoise!! Located in Koko Marina Shopping Center the storefront doesn't do it any justice and as soon as you walk in...the decor is quite minimalistic with the yellow walls and red and yellow tables it's quite spacious and clean just a bit blah. The menu on the flip side are all on the basis using waffles...Belgium to be specific you can go savory or create your own sweet which is what I did and it's $7 with $1 for each topping choice (Nutella and Strawberries and Bananas for me). They also have "Waffle of the moment" which are limited specials, including "topping of the moments" all this is so much fun be sure to check out all the chalkboards that's filled with various flavors of the moments. You can watch them build your selection which is fun and though they did have a bunch of tables I decided to enjoy my waffle in the back along the marina just before the sunset the view was just spectacular. The waffle was pretty hearty, the richness did slow me down quite fast as I enjoyed it but had difficulty just half way through, the Acai Berry smoothie was yummy it's not too sweet and paired well with my waffle. They do have a stamp card as well where 10 stamps gets you an Authentic waffle with a topping of your choice, staff here is great very helpful as I was so confused creating this unique treat. Thank you!

Inside after taking a bite of the authentic.  You can't tell in the pic, but it's fluffy and delicious on the inside :)
Kira K.

Located in the old location where Sophie's pizza used to be, this place sells up fresh waffles with a unique twist :) I arrived about 15 min after they opened at 930, and though there was no line, 2 people were waiting for their orders. Unfortunately, only one lady was working so she had to make everything herself and run the cash register... so I had to wait awhile before she could take my order (however, I won't dock a star for this because a lot of places are short-staffed) I ordered the $20 combo which includes a savory waffle sandwich, the authentic, and a drink. For my savory choice, I chose the Italian, and I upgraded the drink option to an iced cookie butter latte ("speculatte") THE AUTHENTIC: I liked this the best (as it should be since it's their signature). The outside is slightly caramelized but the interior of the waffle is still fluffy.. and it's the perfect companion to coffee :) THE ITALIAN: two waffles (on the crispy side), with pesto, mozzarella cheese, sundried tomatoes, and prosciutto inside. Still pretty good with big pieces of sun dried tomatoes, but not my favorite as my waffle was a little burnt/too crispy on the outside for my liking. SPECULATTE: iced latte with cookie butter walls- this was good and paired well with the authentic I definitely look forward to coming back to try other items :). However, if you are in a rush, I wouldn't recommend coming here.

The Authentic (brioche, vanilla, caramelized) $7 with salted butter caramel $1.
Cecily C.

La Liégeoise is a new, authentic Belgian Waffle shop at Koko Marina Shopping Center. There are both sweet and savory options but at the time of my visit on March 26th, the savory options were not available. I believe they rolled out savory staple options on April 1st. The staple sweet option is The Authentic for $7. The dough is palm-oil free, made with fresh organic eggs, brioche, vanilla and is caramelized. For just $1 more there is a plethora of toppings such as Nutella, Cookies and Cream, Salted Butter Caramel (my choice), Maple Syrup, Strawberry Jam, Whipped Cream, Speculoos Cookie Butter, White Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Choc'In (not sure what that is), Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar, and even a "Waffle of the Moment" or "Spread of the Moment". My waffle was homemade and prepared in front of me. It was served fresh and with a smile. There is a beautiful setting in the back with tables and chairs overlooking the marina where I could enjoy the waffle and bring my pup. So here is my verdict. It was not what I expected at all. The waffle was really heavy and I could barely finish it. It's heavy because it's more of a mochi-type texture and was not of the lighter, crispier variety to which I'm accustomed when I think about a Belgian waffle. The inside maybe needed to be cooked through more. It was too chewy and dense for me. I was expecting something much lighter and crispier. The topping I chose was delicious, but way too sweet. I was also really missing a cup of coffee to go with the waffle. That would have been a nice complement. So I later noticed on their wall menu "You can specify the cooking according to your taste". Could I have requested a longer cooking time? On my way back to my car I walked through the shop again and noticed almost everyone stopped eating their waffle about halfway through. Their forks were down, and they were sitting back in their chairs. I am assuming they hit the same proverbial "wall" I did when I tried to eat all of my waffle. It's just hard to finish and after a while, you start to feel like the dough doesn't sit well in your stomach. Maybe I will return to try a savory option. Maybe I'll return when they can serve coffee with my waffle. Maybe I'll return when I can specify the cooking so it's lighter, crispier and less dense. Or maybe, that's just how it's supposed to be.

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Emily W.

Employees were friendly. My brother tried a waffle dog with cheese. I got the authentic waffle and matcha latte. They make it after you order it. Waffle was nice and warm, had some crispy parts and chew to it, tasted sweetened by maybe vanilla and caramelization. Matcha latte was okay, tasted earthy. Waffle dog was good also and some crispy bits, just the hot dog seemed a little salty. Saw they have frozen yogurt, may try that with a waffle next time.

3/18/23 grand opening outside
Liane U.

Congratulations on your grand opening and thank you for the free waffles!! First 500 customers today, 3/18/23 Saturday get to sample a sweet waffle freshly made, and no line when we went! Tomorrow you can start to add a topping and in April they will start to do their savory waffles. Waffle was made fresh and hot when served and the brioche inside has a similar texture to a croissant, crispy on the outside. This place is between Mikinola and Zippys at the Koko Marina Shopping Center where Sophie's pizza place used to be. So glad to see new spots moving in after old ones are closing, Hawaii Kai needs some freshening to their food scene! Lots of parking in the shopping center but it can get crowded as they have many events or side walk craft fairs on the weekends. Looking forward to trying another flavor of waffle in the future!

Italian waffle sandwich.
D L.

I happened to be in the area and remembered about this shop. The owner was the. She's very friendly. The shop is clean and the decor is nice. I ordered the Italian savory waffle. It's a good size and filling for me. I decided to take it out instead of eating in. It was packed nicely. I shared it with my cousin. It was tasty and filling.

Diane S.

Waffles are freshly made in front of you. Crisp and perfectly sweet. We tried both the sweet and savory "Waffle of the Moment." Sweet had bananas, crème brûlée and crumbled Biscoff like topping. Savory had crisp bacon, goat cheese and maple syrup. Both were amazing. Restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. Fun French Aloha fusion.

Banana and Nutella
Wina G.

Liége waffles are finally here in Honolulu! In case you don't know what they are, they're not the ones we Americans are familiar with. These Belgian waffles are made with pearl sugar and yeast so they are chewy and light with a kinda of a crunchy texture from the sugar. A little sweeter than the American ones. A friend who is aficionado told me that a shop opened in my neighborhood so hubby and I jumped in the car after dinner and headed right on over. The shop is located in Koko Marina Shopping Center on the water side. It's next to Zippy's. Tons of parking. The inside has a nice area with tables to enjoy your waffles So the waffle... so good! We ordered one with Nutella and banana. The "authentic" which is a basic unadorned waffle is $7 and additional toppings are $1each. The banana slices and Nutella were perfect on it. Then we realized that in order to really judge the waffle itself, we needed to get a naked one. So back to the counter to get an Authentic. Yes- this was the real deal! It was crispy with a sugar crunch and a chewy but light inside. Since it is made to order, it was hot and crispy. I recommend eating them there instead of taking them home. I would imagine it would lose some of its hot and crispy magic. The menu offers ones with savory toppings as well as smoothies but they won't be available til April 1. We will back to try them. Especially when we were given a stamp card! Come by-try something new and say bonjour (or in our case bonsoir) to the very nice brother and sister running the shop!

Grand opening day!
Therese H.

The foodie scene in Hawaii Kai is heating up with a ton of new restaurants opening up, including this new Belgian waffle place that has taken over the space formerly occupied by Sophie's Pizza! They held their grand opening on Saturday, March 18, and offered 500 free waffles to those coming to help them celebrate. You could purchase waffles, they were just doing the free samples - you can begin purchasing the waffles with the variety of toppings starting tomorrow. Next week they will begin offering their smoothies, and then you can purchase the savory waffles starting April one. What makes these waffles special? At first bite you'll wanna leggo those Eggos forever - a brioche dough (Flown, In. From. France) with coconut margarine makes for a really fluffy, caramelized interior. Cannot wait to try the savory waffles!!

Jo V.

Nice ambience, nice people. Unfortunately, the liege waffles lack the traditional sugary crispy deliciousness of Belgian liege waffles. Though freshly made as I observed, the final waffle is soggy and lacks flavor. Super disappointing, especially after driving from north shore.

Authentic liege waffle
Mel K.

Saw this place when I went to return an Amazon package to the UPS store. It's a cute little shop next to Zippys, right near the marina. At first we were confused because the sign said they were closed but people were inside and we weren't sure whether they worked there or not. Luckily an employee walked in and flipped the sign and we followed her in. The smell of freshly cooked waffles hit us and we took a moment to study the menu. There were lots of toppings to choose from, even a few savory options. Because we'd never tried these (I mean we have but never fresh ones) we decided to try the authentic version with no adornments. You can ask for preferred cooking time so I asked for extra crispy. There was seating inside as well as outside but because it was a bit warm we chose to sit inside. There was a small wait but that's because the waffles are made to order. When we finally got ours, it was warm and smelled delicious. I see a couple reviews who think these are the Brussels style waffles like Julian's but these are Liege waffles people. They're denser and studded with Pearl sugar which creates a nice sweet crunch while eating. And I must say these are absolutely delicious! They were crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside. Tbh these needed nothing added to them. The Pearl sugar inside gave them a nice sweet touch and you can actually taste a bit of the fermentation of the dough. Not too sweet which I prefer. The workers were very nice, especially the woman at the register who was nice enough to teach my sister how to pronounce the name of the store lol. Only downside is that they're on the east side and I no longer live out there. I will be making more trips that way to enjoy these waffles!! Liege waffles that aren't prepackaged. Love it!

1.) The Authentic - Choc' in & Spread of the moment (Chocolate Whipped Cream), Fruit Loops
Bea G.

LOVE this shop! Delicious waffles & amazing service. The owner is so very kind and is willing to explain how things work if you are a first time customer. The options for sweet or savory waffles makes for great diversity. You can go there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack! We have tried both the sweet and the savory and everything is delicious.... Don't pass this spot up, come and eat!!!! Our last order: 1.) The Authentic - Choc' in & Spread of the moment, Fruit Loops 2.) The Authentic - Maple Syrup, Cinnamon Sugar, Fresh Bananas on the side 3.) The Frenchie Drinks: Hawaiian Sun, Milk Box TOTAL $38.74 (Pre-Tax; $37.00)

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I am not a breakfast person and Moena Cafe might have just converted me into one!…read more After a sunrise hike nearby we were looking for a good spot where we could find something delicious for the whole family (including our picky eater). After doing some research on Yelp we decided to check out Moena Cafe. The restaurant is pretty small so I would recommend getting here early. We didn't have to wait for a table but probably 30min after we arrived they had a 40-minute wait (lucky, I know). I decided to go with the avocado toast and cold brew, and my husband had an order of pancakes with blueberries. First of all, the cold brew was probably the best cold brew I've ever had! I wouldn't say I am a coffee snob by any means, but I could definitely taste the difference in their coffee. The avocado toast was absolutely delicious and came in pretty huge portions! It was two pieces of toast with two eggs in a bed of arugula and a very generous amount of avocado. It was cooked to perfection and exactly what I needed after our hike. The pancakes are HUGE so I would recommend only ordering one. My husband was about to get two, but the waiter kindly suggested ordering only one, and she was right. Absolutely loved this place and can't wait to come back!

My boyfriend and I stopped by Moena Cafe for breakfast after our hike at Makapuʻu. It was pretty…read morebusy when we arrived, so we ended up waiting about 15-20 minutes to be seated. I ordered the banana chantily pancakes and opted for the two-pancake plate since it was only about a few more dollars than getting a single pancake. My boyfriend ordered the crab eggs Benedict, and I also got a side of pineapple sausage hash. I had originally wanted the corned beef hash, but they sold out and offered the pineapple sausage hash instead. The banana chantily pancakes were good, though I think the chantily sauce is really what makes the dish stand out. The pancakes themselves were fairly standard. I probably could've just ordered the single pancake because the portion was hug, I barely finished half of it! The pineapple sausage hash was a pleasant surprise. I already love pineapple sausage, so I enjoyed the sweet and savory flavors, and it was nice to try something a little different. My boyfriend also really enjoyed his crab eggs Benedict with the sweet, fresh flavor of the crab. Our server was friendly, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time despite how busy the restaurant was. Moena Cafe is definitely on the pricier side, but the food was tasty and it's worth checking out if you're in the area!

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Livestock Tavern - Flambé bone marrow

Livestock Tavern

4.2(1.2k reviews)
10.4 miDowntown
$$$

Didn't realize I never reviewed them. It's been a hot minute since I've been. They used to be…read moreopen lunch time, so was easy to go. Now only dinner. Baby and I had date night. Had a glass of wine and baby had watered down lemonade. Her drinks were put in plastic cups with covers and those horrible paper straws. Eyes always bigger than my stomach, we ordered: - Cornbread - when i grabbed it I thought would be super dense but really wasn't. I thought it was very corny and tasty. Lightly toasted. Honey drizzle which wasn't too sweet...or maybe I just ate the parts that didn't have. Baby ate almost 1.5 pieces and even liked the Jalapeno Butter that I just dabbed on her bread. She said wasn't spicy but think she just didn't have enough. - Bone Marrow - lit it on fire to burn off the alcohol. Pretty sure it ddin't get it all so I cut baby off once I realized it. Other than needing some salt, really good. Choke mushrooms on top. One half was scrawny, but hubs had the other half for leftovers and choke marrow. YUM. - Sunchoke and Brussels - YUM. Baby ate some but was not really thrilled about it. I loved it. - Scallop and Mushroom Risotto - YUM. Delish. Baby liked it too. So much leftovers of everything. Realized when we ate it for leftovers it was all pretty oily and needed a pinch of salt. But otherwise great. Staff really nice and helpful. Love that the place is spread out and open. Bathrooms are not assigned which I'm sure can get gross, but is great to not have to wait for just the women's. There is a big stall which was perf since baby is potty training and had to go #1 and #2! Only thing missing was a hook to hang my purse and her bag. Great dinner...but if anyone is listening...bring back the shrimp and grits!!!

Ordered several different things and shared it with my husband. The blue crabcakes were tasty, the…read morescallop and mushroom risotto was just okay and a bit on the watery side and didn't have that much risotto. I am not accustomed to risotto being watery. The smoked octopus was sliced in pieces that were too thick and a little too chewy and the andouille sausage and black pepper overpowered the dish. Ordered the bourbon and bone marrow mostly for the presentation. It was WAAAY too rich and needed more bread to go with it. They should've served it with bread that wasn't buttered because the buttered bread even though tasty by itself was just too rich in combination with all of that bone marrow. The dish needed more balance. The ice cream sundae was unremarkable. Would have preferred it served with a choice of hot fudge or the caramel drizzle and since it was plain vanilla ice cream they could've drizzled a lot more caramel over it. The waitress did bring us more nuts when we asked, but they were busy at the time and she was the only server so it took her a while to get to us, and the ice cream was pretty melted by the time she delivered. We got there when they opened at 5 PM and they had two servers at that time. The place wasn't busy so it seemed like they had enough help for the amount of tables that were being seated. An hour and a half later, though, one server was missing (possibly taking a lunch break) and the only server remaining at several big parties to take care of which slowed down her responsiveness to the other smaller tables like ours. The music playing in the background seemed to fit the environment and was pleasant to listen to. It's a pretty casual atmosphere. The prices for what you get are a bit on the high end. Probably wouldn't go back unless someone else is paying. We didn't feel too bad this time because we had a gift certificate which covered most of our bill. Maybe we were choosing all the wrong items and should have just stuck to ordering meat dishes, which they might be better at making (with a name like Livestock). You'll have to check this place out yourself and see if they do a better job with meat and if the prices for those dishes are more reasonable. I gave this place four stars instead of three because the servers were friendly, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the food was mostly okay (tasty enough and filling).

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