I've enjoyed eating at various Aloha Stacks locations for the past decade as they've opened more and more locations. I finally had a chance to eat a very late breakfast on a weekday at their restaurant located at The Bluffs shopping center. The interior is about the smallest of any Aloha Stacks I've been to. While there are minimal tables indoors, there are many under a huge covered patio to the side plus a few more tables under umbrellas in front. It was nearly noon and I had no problem finding an indoor table after ordering at the counter. I ordered a plate of regular French toast with side containers of coconut syrup along with a serving of Portuguese sausage and an iced mocha latte. My food and drink were delivered to my table in a few minutes. By the way, all the staff here are so cheerful and helpful! My French toast was done perfectly - 3 pieces cut in half. Although it's not on the menu (I guess it's a secret item), I always ask for coconut syrup when I order French toast or pancakes. It comes very creamy in the containers but once spread, it semi-liquifies into a syrupy consistency and is DELICIOUS! Be sure to ask for it and give it a try. I am a huge fan of their Portuguese sausage. It balanced the sweetness of my French toast and has excellent flavor with a hint of spiciness. The iced mocha was good with a strong chocolate taste, more so than coffee. I've loved every meal I've had at different Aloha Stacks locations and this one is no exception. read more

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Cheap, terrible, horribly cooked food. You might as well be at a bad Dennys. The food looks like something you get at a camping trip, had to send back an order of eggs benedict twice because the cook doesn't know how to properly cook eggs. The potatoes were old, cold and were clearly warmed up and not freshly cooked...this was a HUGE dissappointment for a $25 meal. Even the coffee was luke warm and the place is messy. They can't keep up, need more staff. Garbage was overflowing, it's not a good place to eat. Luckily for them, they're one of the ONLY places to eat around here in the morning. read more

It was our first time trying this restaurant since moving to California. I spent time in Hawaii when I was younger, so I was excited to have some of my favorite food again. We arrived early, around 7 AM. The ube pancakes were great, and the loco moco gravy was very flavorful. However, the service was not good, especially after spending about $90 for breakfast for two. It felt like we could have had a better experience serving ourselves. The restaurant was also very cold because the door was left open, which made our food get cold quickly. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco, Portuguese sausage - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Got the island chilaquiles and it was a solid 10/10. So flavorful! The restaurant was clean and the staff was very friendly. Lots of inside and outside seating. Also the macadamia nut coffee was so yummy. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I love how smokey the Kahlua pulled pork Eggs Benedict is. My wife loved that the entree sized Spam Fried Rice had a generous amount of diced spam in it. She got it with eggs over easy and then chopped them up and mixed them in. read more

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Came in around 9 and the restaurant was not super busy which was nice but then around 10 it picked up but the nice thing about this location is plentiful seating areas, indoors and outdoors. Today is a beautiful sunny day and it was a great idea to sit outdoors to enjoy our Cali weather along with great food. We ordered loco moco Putin, light bites I believe my plate was called (two eggs, two protein and either pancakes, french toast or waffle) ube pancakes, kids cheese omelette which btw you can order as an adult too(thank you) and a spam musubi dynamite, two coffees and a smoothie .Let me just tell u that the spam musubi was a great surprise the sayc was a bit spicy, I would say the perfect amount because I'm usually a cry baby with spicy food. My order was perfectly cooked, I ordered the French toast which were cooked thoroughly which I usually don't get at other places. The bacon was nice and crispy, and the sausage link was delicious. The ube pancakes are my kids favorite! The loco moco putin was delicious ,fries were crispy but beware it comes with pico de gallo I'm guessing as a garnish but it was a bit overdone, I didn't see it on the ingredients but now that you've been warned either take it and love it or ask for less or none. Our coffees were strong and they give you the choice of getting it in a mug or a cup to go, we got a mug for drinking it there but as we left we asked for a refill in a cup to go which was nice. The smoothie was refreshing and sweet( ordered a mango guava smoothie) the ladies at the front desk were very nice and welcoming, greeting everyone that walked in the door. The place was spotless I did notice a lady cleaning up right away as guests left. When we were done with our meals another server picked up our plates and asked how everything was. Thank you ladies and this is definitely a great spot to stop by for breakfast/lunch when going to the beach . read more

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This is what I love about traveling! Finding spots like this! I know I'm in SoCal, but this took me back to hawaii. The kalbi and eggs were great. The kalbi marinade wasn't too strong for bfast. Was really good. The Ube pancakes were so good. Just like I had in hawaii! Service was really friendly and the experience overall was great. I know this is a chain but wow I'll be back. read more

Stacks Pancake House - This is why I love to travel!!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

food was super great and i would come back for brunch again. line was long and service was a bit slow, but not bad at all. the outside sitting area was super cute, but the inside is definitely crowded read more

Stacks Pancake House - Chocolate Chip Pancake Strawberry N' Cream Pancake Avocado Omelette - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Best kept secret! I just learned that the Stacks' kid menu is also for those "not so hungry " - you can get French toast, waffle or pancake with bacon or sausage and an egg for just $9!! Such a deal! The cashiers are consistently cheerful as is their food at this casual breakfast place w a Hawaiian vibe. (Tator tots were $5 and super crispy and delicious.) read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kids or "not so hungry" meal - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

My family affectionately call this joint BabyStacks. Food is always good all the way around. The waffle and French toast do not need any syrup. Who needs dead calories anyways! Just The Soft shell crab omelette was lightly flavored. It actually is a veggie omelette with a fried soft shell crab on top. It can get very busy in here especially on the weekends but the servers keep churning out the island love. When it comes to ambience big things can come in simple packages. I leave with more than I expect. Love is in the food. I would consider this a soul food. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Spicy chicken bacon waffle (front), Captain Mac Nut (left), new Soft shell crab omelette, turkey sausage patties, and scrambled eggs side. - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

you'd like pickup or dine there! There were lots of seating outside and it was a nice corner area. We ordered the Kalua pork Benedict and pancakes. The Benedict was really delicious! It was slightly salty in some parts but overall was such a delicious meal. Would love the potatoes to be crispier. They also had some really interesting items I'd lov read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kalua Pork Benedict - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Stacks Pancake House was one of the best pancake restaurants I have ever visited because the pancakes were fluffy, soft, and cooked perfectly. They tasted fresh and had a rich, buttery flavor that made every bite delicious. The restaurant also had friendly staff, quick service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. There were many different pancake flavors and breakfast options to choose from, so everyone could find something they enjoyed. Overall, the amazing food, excellent service, and comfortable environment made Stacks Pancake House a place I would definitely recommend and visit again. read more

We stopped by here after church for some breakfast. Wow! We absolutely loved it! My husband loves trying new places and loves spam. This was a perfect little place to go. It gets REALLY busy, so you want to try to come before the crowd hits or after. It's small but there is some outdoor seating as well. Would highly recommend giving this place a try! So yummy! read more

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Service was great even with a mixup on my order. Inside and outside seating. I really enjoyed the Ube Coconut pancakes. My dining companion had the breakfast burrito and lived the salsa. read more

Our favorite Stacks location. More open outdoor seating situated away from the street. Less crowded. We each order a breakfast plate and share one order of ube pancakes. read more

Stopped by Stacks in Newport and ordered the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict and the Chicken Katsu Curry with a fried egg. The portions were solid and everything looked great coming out, but a few things missed the mark. The Kalua pork was flavorful and tender, but the eggs were overcooked, not the runny poached eggs you expect from a proper Benedict. They also barely used any hollandaise, which made the dish feel dry. The potatoes on the side were soggy and lacked that crisp texture you hope for. On the flip side, the chicken katsu curry was the better of the two dishes. Overall, the meal was just okay. Could be a great brunch spot with better execution and a little more attention to detail. read more

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this is a great Hawaiian inspired brunch spot in the OC. to my knowledge, not much like it here! it's a casual setting where you order then sit at our table, but they're very quick with food. we went with our family and everyone loved what they got. some have even been back a few times. I got the chicken katsu loco moco. I enjoyed how there were multiple loco moco options. the chicken katsu was fried well. the gravy was a little bland and light in my opinion, could have used possibly some soy sauce or something else to make it a little more flavorful. my husband got the musubi and the katsu curry, both which he liked. they had some interesting specials like ribeye chilaquiles and omurice and prime rib loco moco, wish I could try those all too! read more

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Price is pretty good for the amount of food you get. We got our food pretty quick after we ordered. I like that there's a communal eating area outside in case your friends want other choices. I got the loco Moco with hamburger meat. The meat was a bit bland for me and had a ton of rice. My friend and I really liked their pancakes though! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco with hamburger patty - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The blueberry pancakes were delicious. The kids pancakes were not as good for some reason. They make the crepe strawberry puree in house with ni artificial colors. All good here. read more

Food and service was not good Food had no flavor And service was poor due the the server who brought out the food and didn't even apologize for spilling egg yolk on my leg and shoe I definitely wouldn't come back to this restaurant Save your money peeps!! read more

Stacks Pancake House - The server spilled egg on my shoe and table and didn't even apologize or wiped the table down - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I typically don't like going places that are overhyped, but this meal was so good and so worth it! Although the lines seem to be out the door, it went very quickly. We had our food super quick as well, and everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious! We were able to snag a table inside, but I can see that seating could be an issue here. I got the eggs, Benedict with pork, and my hashbrowns a little bit well done. Highly recommend ordering them a bit crispy! Also had a couple bites of the Ube pancakes, and they were so good warm! read more

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I came in right at opening on a Wednesday morning. Everything on the menu is an available and the service is great. You order first and then the food gets brought to your table. I ordered a plate with kalbi ribs, fried rice, and macaroni salad. I also got a side of kaula pork. Unfortunately the food was way too salty and I think they cooked it in way too much soy sauce making the bites into the ribs unpleasant. The macaroni salad was not great, hard noodles and bland. The pork was a bit better and you got a good serving for a side order. Other than that maybe other items are better, maybe I'll try pancakes next time. The restaurant is very clean and in a mall so plenty of parking. I also liked they played music with explicit versions lol read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kalua Pork - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Better location than the one in El Monte. Was in Orange County with my boyfriend for a staycation during Labor Day weekend and decided to give this location a try. It was definitely better. The kalbi was delicious, flavorful and tender. The eggs were cooked well, and runny. The loco moco was good. The beef patty itself was a bit overcooked and dry. Still had great flavor and egg was runny as well. Overall, great experience, lots of seating inside and outside. I do recommend sitting outside if you don't care about flys as inside was pretty warm. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Kalbi & Eggs - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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First time trying our Stacks pancake house. We weren't too hungry so hubby and I decided to share a meat lovers omelette with spinach added and our side upgraded to Ube pancakes which came with 2 pancakes. I also ordered a Hot Hawaiian Latte to try. Everything was delicious. The pictures definitely taste as good as it looks. We came about 8:00 am on a Saturday morning and there was a good amount of people already. Good amount of seating inside but plenty of seating outside. You rode at the counter and then they bring your food out to you. Service was excellent efficient and food came out fairly quickly. My Hawaiian latte had to go back for a new one as my cup was filthy dirty! They were quick to replace it with a fresh one in a clean cup! I loved my Ube pancakes as it was just the right sweetness. The texture of the pancakes was similar to mochi pancakes so it made it even more yummy! You definitely want to try this place if you are in the area! read more

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I got the breakfast melt sandwich and loved it!! The egg is super fluffy and buttery, while the cheese pulls everything together. The bread is crispy and perfect too. Potatoes are crispy but soft in the inside. Portion size is great, however the dish is naturally a bit heavy/oily. As for seating, there is both indoor and outdoor seating! read more

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Sunday brunch at Stacks was too good! Got here around 9:30 am ish and was surprised there wasn't a longer line to order! It was our first time here so we got the corned has beef loco moco and kalua pork eggs benedict with their hawaiian coffee (not pictured) Each dish was incredible! However, the potatoes on the eggs benedict could have had some more flavor. Just enough gravy and beef has with tasty cooked scrambled eggs. You order at front and take a number to whatever table you prefer, we chose outside seating since the weather was nice and the inside was a bit small. Highly recommend to try out for breakfast! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Corned Beef Hash & Eggs Kalua Pork Benedict - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Food was just ok. No service since it's fast food breakfast. I would not go again - especially because the value/cost is negative.

Fun Hawaiian style restaurant. Delicious pancakes and breakfast sandwiches. It's your all day Hawaiian style eatery. I love their Loco Moco and Portuguese sausage dishes. You'll order at the counter, pay, get a number and the server will bring you your food. Cheers. read more

I love this place. The food is excellent, the people are great, the location is great. I hit them up whenever I'm in the area. Nice patio space to sit outside. Loco moco and the toffee French toast was our order this time. I'll crave it until I can make it back! read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco with fried rice and guava toffee French toast - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We were in the area on business and finally had a chance to check out this spot. I went with the classic loco moco, rice, hamburger patty, gravy, and two fried eggs. The portions were just right. I do wish the gravy had a bit more depth; it didn't quite taste like a traditional mushroom gravy, but overall, it was still enjoyable. Next up were the ube coconut pancakes. I asked for the ube sauce on the side, which turned out to be the right move since it was served cold, not quite my thing if it had been poured over. The pancakes themselves were excellent, fluffy, flavorful, and something I'd definitely order again. A solid, filling breakfast spot. I'd absolutely come back for more. read more

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Was in town with the family and stumbled upon this gem while looking for a breakfast spot. Kids got pancakes, wife got breakfast sandwich and strawberry crepes and I ordered the loco moco. The food was delicious and the portions are big. The staff was so nice, they knew a lot of their customers by name. They treat everyone like family. I tried a bit off of my families plates and I loved everything. I highly recommend stacks if you're in the mood for some great breakfast. read more

I remembered going to one of the locations and it was super busy. I just don't remember what i ordered. I didn't know there was another location literally one exit away and so I was happy that I had another one closer. This place was so good. I had the kalua pork eggs benedict, the Hawaiian Latte, and my friend got the waffle and chicken and something else I forgot. But we loved everything. It was so good and I definitely want to try more dishes like their pancakes. The other place had other items that had oxtail. I definitely wish this location had it. Very small restaurant for dining in and every table was taken. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I love going to Stacks for breakfast or brunch. I usually order their pancakes, but I decided to order their banana and Nutella crepe this time. I thought the presentation was simple and nice. The portion was perfect for me. I also do personally have a sweet tooth, so I thought it tasted really good with the combination of all the toppings and whipped cream. I also took a bite out of the crab fried rice and thought it tasted okay. It wasn't the best fried rice ever, but it does the job well. I do think it's tricky to utilize canned crab in dishes so I thought they did good (I'm assuming they don't use fresh crab). Service is great. I do wish they did clean our table before we sat down, but someone did clean it after we asked. I like going here because of the location. I enjoy sitting outside because of the weather and comfortable seating. read more

Food tasted good and the quality was solid, but the service and presentation definitely need improvement. They served two large pancakes on a very small plate, which made it awkward to eat. When the pancakes were brought out, there were no utensils or syrup provided at the time so we had to wait for them, and we also never received a condiment basket. Small details like these really affect the overall dining experience. Good food, but service could be more attentive and organized. read more

Food is always great and so with the service. For both the one in Newport ( Bison and McArthur) and the one in Irvine (Sand Canyon and Irvine Blvd(. Ambience is good for an above fast food restaurant with seats outside. Highly recommend these places! read more

The food is great and they give large portions! You order at the register and they bring the food to your table so it would be a good idea to look at the menu online beforehand. They have indoor and outdoor seating. read more

We ordered the Loco Moco and Chicken Katsu. We arrived on Monday at 1pm, and it was decently busy but there was plenty of seating. Pros: - They have you order before sitting, so the process was quick. Didn't have to wait for a server to come to your table. - Food came out extremely quick. - The portions are generous. - The location was clean. Cons: - The food was lacking in flavor. The gravy from the loco moco should be the item that carries the dish, but it was unfortunately bland. As for the chicken katsu plate, the rice was perfectly cooked but again the Mac salad was lacking flavor. The sauce was also too tangy. read more

Stacks Pancake House - Loco Moco Chicken Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Newport Beach, California

My daughter and I decided to give Stacks a try for brunch after driving by numerous times on our way to the freeway. I ordered the guava toffee French toast and my daughter got the regular French toast. They were busy but there was plenty of seating both inside and outside. They were busy staff was friendly and there are plenty of options for any discerning palette. My daughter didn't feel the need to even put syrup on hers because it had a dusting of powdered sugar which she felt was good enough. The guava toffee French toast I got was delicious. It wasn't overly sweet and was a really nice surprise. I got the ube iced latte which was good, not sweet, but had a nice taste. We opted to sit outside which was great because we had a nice breeze. It was a nice noise level and were able to have conversation. We definitely will bring my husband and be back to try some other items. read more

As a local born and raised on the islands, I love to support this Hawaii inspired restaurant. My go to meal is the Kalua Pig Benedict, which I have had numerous time at a couple of this chain's locations. Unfortunately, my most recent visit to this location was not up to the standards I have grown to love. When I cut into the eggs, the yolk was hard and dry. I thought maybe it was just a mistake with my order. But when my friend cut into hers, it was the same. Then I saw a post on social media about how the eggs on their Benedicts are, and should be runny. read more

Second time here -- still great! This was our second visit, and everything was just as good as the first time. Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Definitely recommend! read more

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