Best thing might have been the amazing coffee But my eggs were beyond perfect, the waitress was very kind a gracious. I would probably skip the "Portuguese Sausage" if you are a true linguiça fan, but I find that to be quite common in HI. I would definitely go here again. read more

Cute little breakfast place in Hawaii Kai. My hubby and I were visiting from Cali and saw the good reviews for this place. I really wanted to try their crab benedict, but they had already run out of crab by the time we got there (they open at 06:30, we got there at 10:30). That was really a bummer. I ordered my usual breakfast choice - French toast. It was good. One long piece of French toast, syrup, and a small piece of pineapple and a strawberry. I wasn't too full afterword, just satisfied. Can't really mess up French toast. My hubby got the MC breakfast, and he liked it. The house potatoes were really good though! My hubby and I might go back so I can try that elusive crab benedict. read more

Finally got to try this little gem hidden in koko marina next to zippys. Usually the line is way too long to even attempt lunch but we went in late on a Wednesday and now I know why people are willing to wait an hour! We had the veggie sandwich, short rib fried rice loco moco and salted caramel latte so good!!! The amazing food is definitely a big reason I will be back again and again but the service was exceptional! Great food and friendly people might be a new fav place when I come home read more

This is my go to place after a hike on this side of the island. Sometimes the wait is long, but I don't think I've waited longer than 45 minutes for a table. This restaurant is clean, trendy and comfortable. I like that their water is lemon flavored (their water jugs have slices of lemon in it), and all of the wait staff have been very friendly so far. I love their eggs benedict and my girlfriend was raving over their salmon benedict. My hiking partner likes eggs, meat and starch - so he's always happy wherever we go. LOL. read more

What a pleasant surprise Moena Cafe was! My mom, brother and I were driving aimlessly and we were starving. We assumed we would stumble upon some place in this strip-mall type shopping center, but nothing as amazing as what we ended up finding! Not something I would've ever expected next to a nail salon and Spirit Halloween store, that's for sure. Moena Cafe is a pretty small restaurant with the capacity of maybe 20 people with a few staff members. We showed up around 10AM-11AM and were lucky enough to beat the brunch rush, plus it was a weekday. Put our names on the list and were seated within 10 minutes. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and our food order was placed quickly and food came out in a reasonable amount of time. My mom and brother shared a veggie omelet and another side, while I got eggs bennie. This is pretty much my go-to food these days for breakfast, but I have never been wowed by it before. This eggs bennie came on garlic toasted french bread and a super thick piece of ham. The egg was perfectly poached and the hollandaise sauce was the bomb. Seriously, I'm daydreaming of it now. I don't know if I can ever go back to english muffins with eggs bennie. It took a while to get our card swiped after getting the bill, but the food was amazing enough to overlook this bit. :) If you're in for some good breakfast, check out Moena Cafe. read more

Portions could be a lot bigger for the price, but everything we ate for breakfast was delicious. Not really digging the seating... I felt very squished! read more

I tried to eat here a while back. I would give one star, but I felt sorry for the workers. I attempted to get seating at the bar, which was empty of customers, but it had been commandeered as a storage area for a group of what appeared to be soccer moms. The worker apologized and said there would be a wait. Whatever Becky, Karen, and Deborah put her through must have been harrowing. I suspect she was familiar with their air of entitlement. I hope they had a pleasant meal while they presumably discussed people not bowing down in complete submission to their aura of imperiousness, while lamenting their struggle to keep a grasp on their fading looks by cladding themselves in the finest lulu's they bought with the spare change leftover from their husbands' last night out at the buymedrinkee bar. read more

Ugh the food at this place is ridiculously amazing. Their banana Chantilly pancakes are to die for! But when I tried their " special of the day" which was the ahi Benedict, it wasn't that great. I'll definitely go back though, their short rib loco moco and crab Benedict sound really good! read more

Moena Café - Banana Chantilly pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Felt like rewarding myself for going to the gym AND working out, so after reading Emi's epic review I had to check out this place. It's nestled amongst the row of restaurants (couple doors down from Bubbies') and it's not too big so I actually walked right past the first time. And it was a bit on the noisy side since they were full, but my take out order for the short rib loco on fried rice came out fairly quickly. It wasn't until I got home that I realized how good this dish is. As I scooped up each spoonful of amazing gravy (and mind you, I'm not a huge gravy person either) laden rice, I was transported to my happy place...until reality came crashing down when I had to fend off my parents who were vying with me to scoop up the next bite. And although I initially thought "wow, they're kinda stingy with the meat" it actually worked out perfectly since the short rib is pretty rich and the gravy + rice is the star of the show. I'm now torn because I want to try some of the other menu items but this dish was so good, I don't know if I can bring myself to order anything else. Decisions, decisions... read more

Tried Moena café for breakfast with my three best friends. I was craving for Acai bowl and expecting something decent from Moena Cafe based on their good ratings. I have to say I was disappointed by what I ordered. While my Acai bowl looked vibrant and inviting, my first bite of the Acai purée and granola was over-the-top-sweet! It made the fruit topping bland and even sour in comparison. The purée was also runnier than the ones I enjoyed. My friends tried it and all grimaced in unison. We asked our server whether their Acai bowl has always been this sweet. Our server replied that it has always been made to the same standard. To the standard I couldn't understand, I thought as my brain became numb by the sugar. Seeing that our server didn't have the intention to adjust it for me and not wanting to waste my money on it, I chowed down the bowl with what my friends saw as apparent reluctance on my face. I think I just had my whole day worth of sugar back there and I am starting to crash from the rush. The bowl is a NOT AGAIN for me. On a lighter note, my friends' MC and sausage hash were both very good. The potatoes were delectable, though the rice on the short rib loco moco was unpleasingly stale and hard. I am not sure if I want to come back. read more

Moena Café - Acai bowl, looks really good but... Way too sweet. - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A cafe with hidden fees?! I had great food and great service here, but was a bit dumbfounded when I looked at my receipt and noticed an extra 4% fee slipped on, which was listed as going to the kitchen staff. I'm all for kitchen staff getting paid a good wage, but this is entirely nonstandard and therefore shady to try to slip this onto the bill! Moena, you should either 1) have the listed prices of your menu items allow you to pay your kitchen staff a proper wage, or 2) arrange for your wages plus normal tipping to fully support both your waitstaff and kitchen staff. Really, come on. Eating here would have been a 100% great experience if not for this sketchiness. read more

Clean and neat place. i really enjoyed my french toast here. Friendly staffs was plus :) wish they have french fries on their menu! read more

Moena Café - Yummy - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Quite the lil gem in the midst of everything in the strip mall. Came recommended by a friend that works at the establishement. It's a small quaint place with maybe about 10-12 at most. The food is amazingly good! So fresh & so filling. You can't go wrong w/ anything ordered. From the 3 of us that ordered food I got to sample the belguim waffles, eggs benedict, & turkey & bacon sandwich. Everything tasted SO good! Def the spot for breakfast as a local or tourist! read more

After hiking Koko Crater, we just happened to come across this little cafe before hitting Hanauma Bay and we are so happy we did! Great waitstaff and a really delicious breakfast! The coffee was great, too! We were a party of 5 and they were able to accommodate us fairly quickly. The corned beef hash was so good, but the short rib loco moco with fried rice was my fave! And you can not leave without a bowl of their mac n cheese! Sooooo good! read more

Some of the best acai bowls I've had. Cool little spot. Often has a wait. Right on the water. The fried rice is good also. Ate here twice. Will be back next time I'm in Hawaii Kai. read more

Moena Café - Acai to go - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went here for brunch and it was decent. My wife got Kailua Pig Benedict which was excellent. We should have ordered a side of potatoes or something though. As tasty as it was it just didn't seem like a complete meal. I got Fish Loco Moco and I'm further convinced that nobody in Hawaii knows how to cook fish. Unless maybe that how fish loco moco is supposed to be? The overall taste was good. Egg done perfectly, demi-glacé was super good. But the fish had zero seasoning and was overcooked enough that cutting it with a fork took some effort. A medium or medium-rare piece of fish with even just a little salt and pepper would have made this a great dish. Coffee was good albeit a bit pricey. The server was great, very nice and properly attentive. I'd certainly go back if I'm in that area again but I will keep trying to find that just right brunch place :-) read more

Very friendly staff. Amazing food. I recommend the Kalua Pig Benedict. Also loved the Affogato! Will be back. We had an order miscommunication and they were very good and professional about fixing it. Thank you. read more

My boyfriend and I came here on a Sunday morning, ~1130am. We waited about an hour to be seated at a table. He ordered the eggs benedict and I ordered the short rib loco moco with fried rice. Both dishes were good. I liked my dish better than his, and he liked his dish better than mine --so everyone was happy. Eggs benedict was rich. The short rib was tender, fried rice was flavorful, and it was topped with over easy eggs and gravy. Enough said. Delicious meal. A bit pricey. Be prepared for a long wait. read more

Tried this place for the first time and it was 5-stars good. Banana Chantilly pancake for me and short rib loco moco for my pal. Both dishes were unbelievable. The wait wasn't that bad, either -- of course we were okay sitting at the bar. I look forward to going again soon. What a gem! read more

Fancy Honolulu steez. I'm from LA so I imagine this being food you'd eat in Manhattan Beach or on the strand. We ordered the short rib loco moco and the sausage hash. Both very flavorful and decently portioned. You could tell a lot of attention was put into the menu on unique flavors. Staff was friendly and attentive. If you're looking for "Ono Grindz" this isn't the place, there are places elsewhere for that. This is definitely is a place for a "brunching" crowd. read more

Not impressed. The experience began with a hair in my water glass, so gross. The food was okay but the service was the worst part! Kat "waited" on us and she did not check on us a single time during our meal which I wish she would have because one of our meals was truly bad. We had such high hopes for this place but it was no good guys! read more

Stopped by after hiking koko Head for a quick breakfast,had to wait outside for a couple Minutes til our table was ready, but it was very good service. The food was delicious, I would definitely recommend. read more

No need for filter. Thanks to yelp commenteers(lol) we got the banana chantilly petite pancakes, which was SO SO SO SOOOO ONO!! He had the corn beef hash, and I had the short rib loco Moco. We will definitely be coming here again and again. Great service and yummy food read more

Moena Café - No need for filter. Thanks to yelp commenteers(lol) we got the banana chantilly petite pancakes, which was SO SO SO SOOOO ONO!! - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you are looking for that great breakfast that's different than the normal cookie cutter breakfast. Look no further. We started with a cinnamon roll pancake that I need to go back for. I had the Loco Moco, not hamburger, but braised short ribs, Yum! The coffee is way above the regular generic swill that you find in other spots. Don't want to name names. So go and see if I'm wrong. I love good breakfasts and I like it that they do it with a spin on the old but tired fare. But when you go, be prepared to be treated like family. Yes, like family. I truly do not remember service like that. Go enjoy. Rick read more

Good food. Great service. Great atmosphere. The menu could be expanded ever so slightly... otherwise it's our go-to spot in Hawaii Kai. Tourists stay away. You are not welcome here ;) read more

Amazing find! The food was spectacular and plentiful. Small cafe I would not have discovered without Yelp. The coffee was quite tasty as well!!! Highly recommend. read more

Food: Moena is more often than not busy, so come prepared to wait. The inside is so darling, the aesthetic is on point for all your insta pics. The food itself is pretty good. Their strawberry pistachio pancakes are so so good but way to huge to eat on your own! So get the pancakes to share and a side of bacon! Service: The service is just fine, nothing exceptionally fantastic or terribly awful. read more

The wait wasn't too long around lunch time. Although someone crossed our names off before ever getting called it all worked out fine. The food was alright. I think what I liked most was the Banana Chantilly pancake!! Totally worth it. I got the petite stack because these pancakes are pretty huge. read more

I've tried this place a few times and each time I'm just left feeling completely unsatisfied. Pancakes and waffles are chewy and lack flavor. Strawberry milk sauce had no strawberry or milk flavor. Bacon - overcooked. Fried rice - was definitely not fresh and the salads are completely underwhelming. I don't think I'll be back. read more

Really wonderful little cafe. Excellent breakfast. Last time I was there I got the Pineapple Sausage hash, the other two people at the table got a great looking crepe and a short rib loco moco. Everything was excellent, service was great, and this place has some of the very best coffee on the island. It's worth the wait if you don't get there on time on the weekends. I'd recommend to all. read more

Awesome breakfast! Kailua pig Benedict, artichoke dip and eggs, pancakes as big as your head, and omlettes galore. Great coffee and wait staff, too! Peach mango iced tea was delicious as well. read more

Definitely worth the drive and stop. Short rib loco moco is the best I've ever had! Sweet bread french toast is bomb too. Highly recommend!

Moena Cafe is a very cute breakfast/brunch place in Hawaii Kai. I made a trip all the way there just to try their fried rice Loco Moco and I was happy I did. It was really really good. The time we went was almost the closing time so we didn't have to wait at all. I couldn't try their pancakes but will do next time! read more

Friendly and sociable staff makes for a better interactive meal! I had the short rib fried rice loco moco and it tasted like fine dining! Located in Koko Marina, this was the perfect spot to unwind and rest, while enjoying a great meal. Just make sure to avoid the main lunch hour as it does get pretty packed. Plan some hiking or activities that go into the lunch hour and head over after 1pm or 130pm. read more

Had the fried rice short rib loco moco and it was delicious, but the "over-easy" eggs were not so over-easy; would have been much better if the yolks had been soft and runny. My husband had the chantilly banana pancake and it was yummy! The coffee is made one cup at a time and is delicious; the only problem is that you only get one refill and coffee is $3.50. All in all, with the loco moco, pancake (petite order with one pancake), two coffees, and a side of bacon, the bill came to just under $50 including tax and tip... a bit high for breakfast! A big plus is the large parking lot at the mall where this is located! read more

Huge portions and delicious! Love that I could mix and match the Eggs Benedict as so many choices. Had half crab and other half the spinach Eggs Benedict. Both delicious! Shared a petite order of cinnamon roll pancakes, which couldn't finish but yummy. read more

Came for breakfast after a hike on Kokohead with friends, and arrived to a wait. It was long-ish, but we were hungry and determined. There isn't much outdoor seating, or waiting areas, for that matter, but eventually we got a table for three. It was surprising to find that it is a little nicer of a cafe than you would expect, with nice plates and table settings. The server was nice and got everything right. I had to corned beef hash- it was done right. It had actual chopped, distinguishable cuts of meat, and was paired nicely with onions and some great seasoning to help it set itself apart from other corned beef hashes. I'd go again. Prices are higher than normal for the same dish elsewhere. Inside was a little small. Overall, they did a nice job. read more

The food here is really good. Best pancake I've even eaten - I got the Chantilly banana with coconut. We also ordered the Loco Moco, but it's the only one we ordered while in Oahu, so can't really compare. It was ok. We also ordered a vanilla milkshake and coffee, which were very tasty. The place is simple and clean. The only complain, which isn't a big deal is that they were cleaning the restaurant when we arrived, 45 minutes before we sat, which felt like they rushing people out of there. read more

come to this place right now. the food is literally so good and all the portions are huge. the DENVER OMLET will make you fall in love with your life and the banana pancake is super yummy. read more

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First of all u have to wait at least 20-30 minutes to get in. That being said the food is worth it. It's times like today that pissed the crap out of anyone. Ordered, wait... 20 minutes later I realize that 3-4 tables seated after are eating. A party of 8 all received their food and we ordered before they sat down. So we hail the waitress and she said sorry they lost the ticket... they were busy back there. If she knew that earlier she could have came out and told us. So unsat... like some of the other reviews, from one of the top places for breakfast to one of the worst... their recovery and apology too little too late... shame on them... sucks that we are the only ones that get the short end of the stick. read more