Im not usually fond of burgers but wife has wanted a burger since maybe Sonic's opened but we…read moreweren't ready to commit to going since the wait was likely still long for Sonic's. Also, did I really want a Sonic burger? The answer was an easy no. Did a quick search and found this place which I had no idea existed but now I know they exist in an excellent way. People come here to drink, I'm not a drinker but there was plentynof alcoholic beverages on the back wall for your choice that it could be overwhelming. This is a bar with indoor seating and a World Cup game was on. I think there was outdoor seating but it looked like a different restaurant to me. We ordered dirty fries, a sweet tea, the simple smash, village smash, and sweet tea. I have to admit, I'm overly harsh on burgers but from the first bite, this hit right to me. The dirty fries were good also. We washed down that salt with their mildly sweet sweet tea. That's the only miss for me as I like deep sweet tea thanks to some time spent in Mississippi earlier in life. Their food put themselves on my radar so we will definitely be back as we didn't even scratch the other meats they had on menu.

I placed an online order for pickup with a scheduled pickup time of 8:15 PM. I arrived a few…read moreminutes early, checked in, and the employee told me it would be "just a minute" before walking away. Since the restaurant looked very busy, I waited another 25 minutes, until about 8:45 PM. I then asked for an update on my order, and I was told it would be another 20 minutes. At that point, I asked if my order had even been started, considering it was only two Smash Burgers and an order of fries. Given the excessive delay and lack of communication, I requested a refund. The long wait and poor updates were very disappointing, especially since I had placed my order in advance for pickup.

Awesome place to get local food and burgers. Food comes out fast and delicious. Great spot to come…read morefor lunch, limited space inside to eat but can take out. Parking lot has plenty stalls.

My mom saw this place on TV this morning and she had high hopes for the food but sadly we were…read moredisappointed. We can deal with it being kinda in the ghetto of Waipahu but it was the very unhappy (clearly annoyed) counterperson who was taking our order - who SNAPPED AT MY MOM because she was confused with what comes with their plate lunch AND then the cook (assumedly - a different person than who took our order) annoyingly brought our items out to the table. She ordered the chop steak - I thought tasted ok, but it was seasoned heavier than my mom would like. Portion was right for the price. I got their signature Loco Moco burrito - SAD. It was $20, majority rice and mac salad, no meat. I needed a knife to cut the burrito in half, there was no counterperson or anyone available to ask for a knife, so I kind of looked around their register area and found a random one on the side, cut the burrito in half, DEFINITELY NOT how they showed it on TV, if the counterperson came back, I probably would have asked for them to swap it out. We were sitting for about 25 mins - nobody came back to the counter? If it wasn't for the counterpersons unfriendly attitude I was planning to buy their signature dessert to go, but I was turned off by the whole experience AND he didn't come back out anyways until literally I was throwing our containers away. He didn't greet us. Thank us. Ask how everything was. Or say anything when we were leaving. We saw the owners on TV and are happy and glad to support a local business BUT NOT when your employees are rude and unfriendly. $45 - 1 mini plate + 1 signature item and 2 cans of soda, I would SKIP this place

I came here when they first opened in Kapolei and I've been loving it ever since. I love Earl's…read moreMushroom Swiss. A mushroom and Swiss burger is in my top three of burgers and the one at Earl's is one of the reason's why. It's messy, but oh so flavorful. The paper bag that they serve it in is much appreciated else I'd be wearing half of it in my slobbering hunger to stuff it in my face. The orange bang they have on tap and the frozen custard complement with just the right things to bring me back to my childhood. Great service, convenient location, and delicious food! If you're in the area don't miss out

CUSTAAAAAAARD!! We come here for the custard, tastes like it was flown in from the east coast…read more Burgers/sandwiches are messily delicious. Kids working here are sweet, friendly, attentive...no slackers here!

Hoooo brahhhh!!! This burger spot is mayjah. I showed up right when they opened and I got greeted…read moreby the owner and both workers. They were all incredibly friendly and you can tell unks (the owner Del) is a genuine person and takes pride in his business. He made conversation with me and let me sample choke stuff while I waited for my food, which wasn't long at all. I got the #3 Hapa Burger (added jalapeños and creamy wasabi sauce) with a side of fries. Let me just tell you... MEAN. The flavor of the dill sauce mixed with the creamy wasabi sauce had a perfect balance of flavors. The patty had a teriyaki glaze which wasn't too sweet or overpowering. You'll definitely be full at the end of the meal. I'd also like to note their fries are my favorite kine fries, shoestring fries. Overall: 5/5 Service: 10/10 I'd come back just to support unks Value: 5/5 Prices were very reasonable Food: 5/5 Not too over powering but not bland at all

Burger was really good. Wasn't as juicy as I like it but super tasty and when we showed up we were…read moregiven onion strings to try and I probably could've eaten 10 orders of them they were so good. French fries were thin and crispy if you like them like that. Food was also ready in under 5 minutes. Would definitely come back if I'm on this side of the island

This review is for takeout. I made a phone order for pick up. The person taking our order was very…read morepleasant. The food was ready in the amount of time that was stated. When I went to pick up the food, I noticed they were packaged nicely. I like how they waited for me to arrive to make the boba drink. Everything tasted so good. Will come back to try other food on the menu.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Weekends are much BUTTER when you get to do the things you LOB(ster)! One of…read morethem being for me is going out n' eating good with my famILY while supporting local. We made a visit to Jolene's Hawaii in Ewa Beach n' I ordered a Buttah Lobster Roll + Waffle Fries with Creamy Sauce n' Birria Wontons + Consomme. I gotta say aside from the chunky garlic buttah n' meaty lobstah, the Asian style pickled veggies in the roll, give the crunchy texture n' next level flavor that is deliciously out of control!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: small, table seating can get filled up quickly, nice decor, the best is they have a sink to easily wash your hands EXTERIOR: in the same plaza as Ross, has picnic style tables on the side of restaurant + one right in front WAIT TIME: 15 mins between placing order n' receiving food PARKING: large free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: my go-to is their buttah lobster roll, which always hits the spot. Everything about it is delicious. I make it a combo n' either get the corn chowder or waffle fries, which are both great complimenting sides. The birria wontons are crispy n' make a nice appetizer or side to any meal. Especially with the consommé, full of flavor with a mild heat. Jolene's always has lots of good food n' drinks to choose from!

Busy place as when we arrived they were having some fun Trivia…read more Burgers were good and reasonably priced. I enjoyed the tots as they were crispy (nothing worse than a soggy tot). Service was fine as you place your order and they call you when it's ready. One of our orders I guess was running a little late and they brought it out to us which was nice. As mentioned this place was BUSY so it was a bit hectic and seemed they were having trouble keeping things clean and organized. There was a bar in the corner that seemed to be used for storage rather than as a bar since it was stacked with boxes and things.

Used to be better. Eat at this location about once a month and generally pleased but not today…read more Took longer for our food to come (which was ok since there were more people than usual since we were a little later than usual. When we got our food, my burger was only luke warm (and my onion rings, too). I ordered it medium rare and this was the first time it was almost medium, and not any all juicy. Since I paid an extra $3.50 for my onion rings I was very disappointed. Only plus is they were nice and crunchy. Hubby's burger and fries were hot, so my order must have been made first and then just sat there for a while. Hubby was happy with his meal since it was hot and cooked medium as he ordered. Not happy. First time I gave them only three stars.

Underrated local dinner spot…read more The entry to this restaurant is so easy to miss because it's so narrow and it blends in so well with everything. I don't know if they want to keep it hidden, but I guess you could consider it that. We went in on a Saturday night with reservations and I highly recommend it since the place was full when we went in and more people kept wanting to come and eat. Service was great from beginning to end, I especially love that everyone accommodated my stroller and my baby. There were four of us and we each got something different, but to start I highly suggest the steamed shrimp and pork wontons and the lechon style Brussels - I would've double-ordered those for my entree if I could have! For entrees we ordered the garlic noodles, misoyaki butterfish, seared catch-of-the-day, and the burger. They were all amazing, and after we all started letting each other try we started making our own "flights" because everything just hit different spots and flavor profiles. In summary, this is one of those places that doesn't care about aesthetics, the decor is casual, but the food is soooo ono. They focus all their energy on food and service, and that makes a winner winner chicken dinner in my book.

Great happy hour deal with unique fusion dishes!…read more Food - 5/5 Sooo good! We mostly ordered off the happy hour menu - Brussel sprouts, mushroom pizza, fish tacos, and ume whiskey sour. We also got the strawberry matcha. The flavor combos were so unique and interesting! Service - 5/5 Our server was so friendly and attentive! Ambiance - 5/5 Slightly fancy vibes but still casual!

Leeward Drive-Inn is my go to every time I return to Hawaii!! Leeward Drive-Inn is the best…read moreDrive-Inn in Hawaii in my opinion! Big portions that are more than enough for two people. The food is always good, same taste that never changes. AND the turnovers!!! Sooooooo good!! I grew up on these turnovers! I always get the coconut and combination (coconut and pineapple). These are the most popular and you most likely can't get them the same day because they sell out fast. I suggest calling and pre-ordering for pick-up and pay when you pick-up.

Food is fire!! Definitely would come back. Fried special noodles is the best. Fried chicken was a…read morehit too

One of the better smash burgers I've tried, a real hidden gem. I know Shay's has been around for a…read morewhile and only now I got to try it. Look for the orange food truck across from Boston's Pizza along Kam Highway, you can't miss it. We got there about 1pm on a Monday and placed our orders right away. Everything is made to order so there is a bit of a wait, about 10 minutes. There are about 7 picnic tables and 4 shaded areas to eat. I was also surprised that there were quite a few Japanese tourists venturing out this side for Shay's. Their menu is simple, with 3 types of burgers and fries. We ordered the All American, Fun Guy, and Krazy Fries. I like how the burgers did not taste greasy but still had flavor. They also give disposable gloves if you're not a fan of getting your hands dirty. Will be back again next time I have a burger craving.

1- Fun Guy- Mushroom burger 1-All American 2 Burgers &…read moreFries Total: $41. Worth it? YES! Burger was super flavorful!! I had the mushroom burger (Fun Guy) it was super yummy!! Flavors were great & both the burger & veggies were cooked perfectly! Fries were too salty for my liking but still good My husband had the All American w/ crazy fries. He said the crazy fries were good. He liked the sauce. He enjoyed the burger too! Service was fast and cooked to order. Lots of parking but parking is in a lot. We came before and now they have renovated the area with another truck vendor and seats with umbrellas to sit and enjoy your food. However, we are in the car because the heat was too much for us LOL! Will definitely come back for another chest diet meal!

Had a wonderful dining experience at Island Vintage Coffee in Kapolei. The staff provided friendly…read morecustomer service, and our wait time was minimal despite how popular this spot gets. The food and drinks were really good: -Island Style Plate: Very fresh and satisfying, complete with eggs, savory portuguese sausage, fresh papaya, avocado, a side salad, and grilled asparagus. -Braised Beef Loco Moco: Super rich and flavorful comfort food with tender braised beef and fluffy eggs over rice. Drinks: The iced matcha latte was smooth and perfectly balanced, and the mango smoothie was refreshingly sweet and vibrant. Definitely a 5-star visit--we'll certainly be coming back.

I went here a year ago and I found myself coming back again --and it was delicious just as I…read moreremembered. Generous portion. It's popular so grab an open table when you see it. Now you can order at the table with a QR code if you're dining in. We did isn't know and stood in the line...next time.