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    Original Magoo's Pizza

    3.7 (292 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    ORIGINAL MAGOO'S PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Maddy R.

    The 3/5 stars has nothing to do with the food because the food is delicious!!! I just did not like the ally way leading into the restaurant and the fact that they were out of the mac salad. Also, the direct tables. It seems like there are two entrances but from someone who has never been here, it can be confusing on how to get in here. We went through a dark alleyway to enter in. It was unclear if it was the actual entrance because the only indicator was a crumbled menu outside of the entrance. No overhead sign or other indicator. After going in, the tables were dirty so we cleaned them off. We ordered a medium pepperoni pizza and REALLY enjoyed the pizza!!! It was hot and fresh. I would 100% eat this again.

    Magoo's Famous Combo Pizza
    Lehuanui W.

    I'm gonna preface this review with the fact that as a child I frequently Magoo's often. They had locations in Aiea, Salt Lake, and Puck's Alley... with the bar! All types of beers on tap. It was superb! All these years later, they are now situated in Kaimukī & the food quality is still ʻonolicious. We ordered pizza, chicken wings, garlic cheese bread. The seating is limited. Maybe fits 50-55 ppl. There are 4 high tops near the street entrance fronting the windows, some tables in the main dining area, as well as some seat on the bar. The vibe is super laid back, dark lighting, friendly people. However, there were some hiccups in the service. We ordered our food pretty quickly after we sat (we were hungry!) Another table sat and were served part of our order. ‍ We watched it happen in real time. Then, the server tried to give it to us even though it sat on that couple's table. He walked over to us and asked us if we still wanted it even though he had given it to them originally. No thank you! Other that than mishap, it was a good experience.

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    Peter C.

    Original Magoo's Pizza used to be on University Ave back in the days. It closed that location over 20 years ago and moved around a couple of times. Their current location is on Waialae Ave in Kaimuki. This location is a much bigger footprint than their location they had a couple of years ago. Service is excellent during my recent visit. The front of the house was run by Daniel (waiter, cashier, bartender, and busboy. Happy hour is daily with 50% off bottle wines till 6pm. The pizzas were good. The Magoo's combo is the way to go. Get the giant size if you're in a large group, it's perfect for sharing. Parking is street metered or paid hourly parking in the back.

    Uncle Glenn's Bread Pudding
    Porsche S.

    My childhood is reminiscent of eating Magoos square pizza. Nice crispy crust and ooey gooey cheese. Leftovers were the best when you put it in the toaster oven. Back then they used to be in their yellow food truck. Today, Magoos can be found in the bustling Kaimuki area right on Waialae Avenue. Street parking in front or paid parking in back. We had takeout from her one day and got the veggie pizza and a pepperoni pizza. I was disappointed at the lack of flavor. Maybe that's the problem with food as a child. You have a thought in your head that it is utterly delicious. Then you grow up and realize it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Maybe it was a miss on that day. I'll be back to give them another shot.

    Bill For Two, reasonable for dinner!
    Gerald P.

    After seeing Magoo's had opened up in Kaimuki after going there in high school in the 70' s & remembering the good times & delicious pizza. I left Hawaii & returned 43 years later. I had to see if the original combination pizza was the same as I remembered. It was loaded with pork sausage, pepperoni, olives, & we omitted the bell peppers. It was pretty much as I had remembered, nice & crusty, cooked perfectly! The zucchini was cut into bite size cubes & lightly battered & served with a single portion of ranch dressing. Corona & Modelo Especial bottles washed everything down. While everything was good, it lacked the ''Wow''factor I remembered !Colton served as bartender& server and he provided polite & excellent customer service. Appreciated the solo guitar player as he provided lively entertainment at dinner hour.Restrooms are clean & dining room well decorated .Made for a nice evening out at Magoo's.Drove from Kaneohe to get here, 30 minutes, so looking forward to returning when in the area!

    Fried Chicken Wings - 12 piece
    Catherine P.

    Work lunch Wednesday was enjoyed at Magoo's Pizza in kaimuki. We had a large party and got there a little before 12 and had to wait because they don't open until 12. We ordered the chicken wings and got half dry and half wet in their buffalo blue cheese wet sauce. We ordered a couple of pizzas to share with the table one was their roasted garlic and chicken, pizza, which is my absolute favorite. However, if you don't like capers, then I would definitely say don't get this pizza because the capers bring that pop of salt in every bite, there were some amazing garlic pieces on the pizza. We also got the vegetarian pizza and combo pizza. Throughout our meal we were the only people in the restaurant until the very end. It is small, so our table of 10 took up the entire middle of the restaurant. But service was great, the food came out on time, and I will definitely be back to get more of the garlic chicken pizza.

    Storefront on Waialae Avenue
    Nadine C.

    Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii... Magoo's Pizza is an old-school name. It was popular in the past, disappeared, and returned! What is Original Magoo's Pizza? As I walked past the sign on Waialae Avenue, I decided to try it. I had parked at a metered street stall, even though the municipal parking lot is right behind the restaurant. I entered the cool, air-conditioned, nicely decorated, cozy space and was greeted immediately by an enthusiastic employee! He was very eager to serve and asked if I was doing takeout or dine-in... Good question. I was going to do takeout, but realized that pizza tastes best fresh and hot. He showed me to a seat at the bar and suggested that I get the Baby Pizza... ok! He asked if I wanted pepperoni... ok! Then I looked at the menu. The pizza arrived quickly. I was offered some water. I declined, but he brought some anyway - thank you! He also brought a plate, napkins, and utensils. The pizza crust was thin and crisp - like a cracker! The pepperoni was a bit spicy. The cheese was ok... I sprinkled some Parmesan cheese over the top. It was a filling meal! I'm glad I tried it and dined-in!

    Magoo's Special Gourmet Pizza and Original Magoo's Cheese Pizza
    Nicole N.

    Haven't had Magoo's Pizza in years ever since they had their food truck down in Waikiki so when I heard they opened in Kaimuki I had to try it! We got the Magoo's Special Gourmet Pizza and Original Magoo's Cheese Pizza and it tasted exactly how it did when I had it years ago. I ordered the pizza online to go although there were plenty of seats to eat inside. Lots of parking in the back as well in the municipal parking lot and the worker's were very friendly. Overall I'm so glad they opened a shop close to home & will definitely be back!

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    gas pizza better than anything on north shore. Got a huge 16 inch super Worth it still get left overs

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    Don't forget to get the chicken - beyond amazing and easy to share. The staff can help you decide what size

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    I love Magoos. The staff they have is always friendly and their pizza and chicken dinner are worth it! Weekends sometimes have live music!

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    One of my old time favorites. Magoo's pizza sauce has a very tangy taste and thin crust. Reminds me of when I was a teenager.

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    Little G Cafe By Garibaldi's - Look for this sign - it will be above your head!

    Little G Cafe By Garibaldi's

    4.5(204 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    My husband and I were in the area and decided to try Little G Cafe after seeing all the positive…read moreYelp reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. After looking over the menu options, we stood waiting for quite a while before anyone acknowledged us or took our order. The manager seemed rude and unwelcoming, which immediately set a negative tone for the visit. Looking back we should have trusted our first impression, but we decided to give it a chance and see what the hype was about. We each ordered a slice of pizza and took it outside to eat. After eating , we walked past the glass wall of the cafe and I noticed the manager handling and mixing flour with his bare hands, with the flour mixture covering his hands and forearms. I didn't expect to see food prep without disposable gloves and it made me uncomfortable. The pizza itself didn't make up for the experience. At around $22 per slice, I was expecting something exceptional or life-changing, instead, it was pretty underwhelming. The flavor, texture, and overall quality just didn't justify the premium price. Between the unfriendly service, concerns about food handling, and the disappointing pizza, I don't feel the experience was worth the cost of overpriced slices of pizza and I will not be returning nor will I recommend Little G Cafe to others. There are plenty of other pizza spots in Honolulu, including Boston's Pizza, that offer better value and a much more welcoming atmosphere.

    Legit pizza by the slice - excellent cheese slice which is the best way to judge pizza. The crust…read moreis a little less blistered than some places but is solid, great bite, foldable, served on classic NY white paper plates with wavy rim. They have some creative other slices like vodka sauce with pesto etc which are tasty but if you're a pizza purist and lover you can't go wrong with two cheese slices. There aren't much frills so you can have water or soda from their mini fridge. Almost like going to a corner pizza place in the city. Sandwiches available sometimes. We go early for lunch on Sundays and grab a seat outside. The proprietor was especially kind and friendly to my FIL and I appreciated that. Overall this is the second best NY style pizza place after black shamrock by a small margin - the Jersey pie at shamrock with its awesome sauce and perfect crust is hard to beat but don't think you can order it by the slice. So very very close.

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    Floralia - This Caesar was so yummy...we went back and ordered another one

    Floralia

    4.5(318 reviews)
    3.4 miAla Moana
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    Great place to get pizza and cannoli!…read more My boyfriend and I decided to stop by one Saturday night and was pleasantly satisfied with what we ordered. We got there before 8pm and they were sold out on a lot of the items, but still liked what we got! We ordered the Brooklyn Pizza (perfect for two!), which was made with fresh ingredients and was made to order. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate chip cannoli which has the right amount of sweetness and texture, a perfect ending to our meal. They have outdoor and indoor seating, and the service was warm and pleasant. I love the vibe on both areas, and we could see the wood-fire oven even in the indoor seat that we got. Good to know too that they're a vegan pizzeria, we'll definitely come back to try more of their pizza and salads. We found street parking but overheard that it's ok to park at the Hawaii Gas assigned parking on weekends only.

    After a full beach day, Floralia was exactly what we were craving. We grabbed takeout and ordered…read morethe vegan cheese pizza and the White pizza, and both were fantastic. The crust was beautifully done, crisp around the edges, chewy in the center, and full of flavor. The White pizza was probably my favorite, with creamy vegan cheeses and a richness that felt indulgent without being heavy. The vegan cheese pizza was simple in the best way and disappeared quickly. Our kids loved both pizzas, and there wasn't a slice left by the end of dinner. After a long day in the sun, it was the perfect meal to bring home and share together. We'll definitely be ordering again.

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    Dessert first while we waited for our pizza. Vegan? Who said this was vegan? Sooooo good you would never know!

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    Brick Fire Tavern

    Brick Fire Tavern

    4.3(870 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    First time and they did NOT disappoint! We ordered a few different pizzas and took advantage of…read moretheir lunch prefixe that they offered. Prefixe is choice of soup or salad, a selection of various pizzas, and an option to add on a dessert. I ordered the Caesar and Quattro formaggi. They warned me about the spice that comes along with the hot honey and it was very minor and absolutely delicious. The Caesar was huge, definitely shareable, and very refreshing. Two others in our party kept it simple with prefixe pepperoni which they demolished so I'm guessing it was good! My 13 year old son ordered the double pepp and almost ate his entire 12" pizza by himself. (He is not a big eater so this was impressive). We also enjoyed the prosciutto and burrata along with porcini rigatoni as sides which were also delicious. Just a very enjoyable meal. Staff was so pleasant, attentive and knowledgeable. I felt bad since open table allowed me to make a 2:00 res and they normally close at 2. They were still so kind and didn't rush us at all. Absolute best customer service. Can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu. Since we already tried a lot of it I'm sure you won't be disappointed with whatever you order.

    First time having dinner here as they were recommended by a friend of a friend…read more We decided to go around 3pm and we found front door parking! Lucky us! We had the fresh beets for an appetizer and it was good! We tried the Bolognese with neopolatin sauce and a Margherita Pizza and our drinks were Henry Weinhardt Roor Beer. All great! Our server was on point and very knowledgeable with the menu. Definitely recommending this place.

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    Bocconcino Hawaii - "Salsiccia and porcini" - San Marzano tomatoes, house made Italian saussage, porcini mushrooms, fresh mozzarella

    Bocconcino Hawaii

    4.5(450 reviews)
    3.6 miKaka'ako
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    I checked the app and saw that the next available pickup time was about an hour and a half away, so…read moreI scheduled my order before heading to the gym around 12:30 PM. About 10 minutes before my 2:00 PM pickup time, I received a text letting me know my order was ready, which was a nice surprise. I ordered the IL Parma sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. At $24, it's definitely on the expensive side for a sandwich, but the quality of the ingredients and the freshness made it worth every penny. The flavors were fantastic, and I didn't mind paying the premium price after taking that first bite. Parking can be a little tricky. I'm not sure whether customers are allowed to use the Hana Koa parking lot for quick pickups, but a kind employee allowed me to park there while I ran in to grab my order. There are only a few parking spaces directly in front of Bocconcino, so that's something to keep in mind. There's some tables under a covered area, right next to the store. Many people were seated there talking story and enjoying drinks. Overall, a great experience and an excellent sandwich. I'll definitely be back for another Italian sandwich!

    Love the atmosphere of this place ...reminds me of being on the East Coast. Parking can be a pain…read morepoint and has stopped me from going a few times when the spots out front are full. In addition to food they have a small shop stocked with goodies from Italy, which adds to the charm. The pizza crust was fantastic crispy and delicious. My only complaint is that I wish it had more sauce. I'm a saucy gal! The bite that had a good amount of sauce was incredibly flavorful, but the rest of the slice was a bit dry, and I tasted more oil than tomato sauce. It was great dough but the flavor was not there for me. I really want to love this pizza more! The staff was friendly, though it took a little while to get my slice. They reheat each slice to order, and they were busy making other items, so it was understandable. I'll be back to try a panini!

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    Bocconcino Hawaii - Illegal panino (AKA IG special) - Bresaola, Toma Casstelrosso cheese, sun-dried zucchini, honey mustard, balsamic pearls, arugula on Puccia

    Illegal panino (AKA IG special) - Bresaola, Toma Casstelrosso cheese, sun-dried zucchini, honey mustard, balsamic pearls, arugula on Puccia

    Bocconcino Hawaii - Illegal panino (AKA IG special) - Bresaola, Toma Casstelrosso cheese, sun-dried zucchini, honey mustard, balsamic pearls, arugula on Puccia

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    Aroma Italia - Lasagna

    Aroma Italia

    4.4(377 reviews)
    1.3 miDiamond Head
    $$

    This restaurant provides excellent Italian food for an affordable price! I always pass by this…read morerestaurant but decided to try it with my family and wasn't disappointed. The menu selection is large ranging from pasta to pizza. They have a lot of different types and the appetizers were great as well. Restaurant is BYOB with a glass fee (3-5$ a glass I think) Parking lot outside gets full fast but there is street parking on the surrounding neighborhood just a short walk away.

    It was pretty good overall. We came here specifically for pasta, and this quaint little restaurant…read moreis located just a short distance from Waikiki. They also have a private parking lot, which is always a plus. Service was good, and they offer pizzas in addition to their pasta dishes. I ordered the Linguini Pink Scampi, which was quite tasty. The pasta was generously coated in a rich, creamy pink sauce, with several large shrimp nestled throughout. The dish was hearty and satisfying, although my only complaint was that the shrimp still had their tails attached, which made them a little inconvenient to eat. My spouse ordered the lasagna, which arrived covered in a generous layer of melted cheese and Parmesan. It looked rich and hearty, but he found it a bit too gooey, with what he felt was too much red sauce and cheese. The lasagna noodles were also overcooked, taking away from the overall texture. For dessert, I had the Affogato. The creamy vanilla gelato slowly melting beneath a shot of espresso made for a simple but enjoyable finish to the meal. The contrast between the rich coffee and sweet, cold gelato was quite nice. Overall, it was a good experience. There were a few things that could have been better, but we'd definitely consider coming back again to try some of the other dishes.

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