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    4.6 (152 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Stephanie A.

    I enjoyed my garlic shrimp lunch while looking at some pretty views of the mountain in the island. It's a to go style spot with a very limited seatings inside and outside patio. The service was quick and the food came out pretty fast. Inside of this tiny restaurant, you can find some cute souvenirs for purchase as well.

    shrimp and rice in a styrofoam container
    Mikiko F.

    Really glad I stopped here for food! It has parking in the back and is more of a to-go style spot but there are a few seats on the patio and a few barstools outside. Service was on point and they prepared the food pretty fast! I ordered the coconut sweet chilli shrimp which was so delicious! It comes with rice and a side so the portions are pretty big. My bf got some kind of sweet chili chicken too and the portions for that were huge! Came back on the last day for a breakfast sandwich and it was super tasty. Will definitely return next time I'm in kauai.

    David C.

    June 2023 Cute little spot. Seating can be limited. We were lucky to grab the bar counter table on the patio. My partner got the kalua burrito and a passion orange guava juice. I got the veg. The kalua burrito was good and rich, though a bit heavy for her at the time. We took part of it to go for later. The veg was good, had a lot of different textures to it. I liked the taro patty which provided a nice crunch against everything. The flavor really came through as well. They had a nice spicy sauce on the counter to use also. That juice tho was really good and fresh. A really nice pick me up with the meal to cut through things. Was a nice spot to sit tho a lot of little birds will come to visit you. We got to see some of the helicopters traversing the mountains which we were going to do the next day also.

    Churro French Toast
    Stephanie M.

    Everything we tried was delicious! The Churro French Toast was amazing, but unless you have a big group, get a half order!

    Basic B, churro French toast, kalua burrito
    Jakob B.

    This is one of the few breakfast options in Hanalei, and one that we had on our list to try. Very busy upon arrival in the morning, seats inside all filled up. Luckily we were just second in line, so we placed our order, got a pager and went and found outdoor seating. It took a while to get our food, about 30 minutes or so, but not the worst considering the crowds. I ordered the Kalua Burrito (a whopping $19), my wife got the basic b, and we got a half order of the churro french toast to split. Unfortunately, the breakfast was a bit disappointing. -The Kalua burrito is good, but not $19 good. Good amount of meat but in desperate need of a salsa or some sort of spice to break up the monotony. The chipotle aioli doesn't have much flavor and is more of just a light cream throughout. The size leaves a bit to be desired as well. -The Basic B was fine, and I mean, it's called the basic b. So can't expect too much. Pile of plain tots with some grilled spam and eggs. Can't complain, but nothing to compliment either. -The churro French toast is really the standout here, and honestly the only thing I'd consider worth the visit. Good crispy crunch on it and lovely dusting of cinnamon and sugar. If you want a sweet breakfast, coming here for just the French toast would be a good choice. Other than that, I'd recommend other breakfast options for both better local flavor and more bang for your buck.

    Lydia A.

    Most perfect breakfast spot! Love all the food here. This is the half French toast and it's HUGE. All the plate lunches here are perfect

    Churro French Toast (half order)
    Liam M.

    The Churro French Toast here is incredibly delicious! The half order is more than enough for one person, and the full size portion is perfect for sharing. We really enjoyed our meal here, and the coffee's were excellent as well! This was one of our favorite meals on the island.

    Tyler J.

    The coconut flavor on the Fuzzy was pretty dominant but luckily we ordered another drink (forgot the name, my bad) and we mixed them together to get something pretty phenomenal. Drinks are mild, so consider getting an extra shot.

    Ham sammy
    Caitlin N.

    Came on a Sunday morning and they only had drip coffee and cold brew coffee options, no decaf options either. We opted for a Fuzzy, a black coffee, and a ham sammy. This is a laid back coffee shop with friendly staff, and they were super quick with getting our coffee and food out, but both coffees tasted like diner coffee and were just okay. The sandwich was good but could have used some type of veggie on it to cut through the ham and ciabatta bread.

    Garlic Shrimp
    Adrienne H.

    I was visiting and I heard so many good things about the garlic shrimp I had to try. OMG! I usually dont like to eat whole shrimp but this was so worth it. It had so much flavor and the shrimp were big. It came with rice and I chose macaroni salad as my side which was really good. I also ordered dragonfruit lemonade which was so refreshing. This is a small location but cute and they also sell breakfast. The service was pretty quick and the staff was nice.

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    Megan M.

    Food: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Value: 4 stars Coffee: 3 stars This is more of a 4.5, but I'm rounding up due to the great food and cute vibe. Came for a late breakfast - got the Shoyu Chicken special (just ok) and the Katsu Chicken (INCREDIBLE). Don't skip the katsu chicken! Also tried the fuzzy nut and Hawaiian Milky Way. The coffee is pretty sugary/flavored and not very strong (no espresso shots here), so if you're a coffee purist this may not be the place for you. The food and views are great, though, and price is decent for how much food you get. We had plenty of leftovers for lunch/second breakfast. Unfortunately there isn't a ton of seating here, with 3 small tables on the front balcony, one small bar inside, and one small a bar outside. Altogether they can seat about 15 people inside and outside, though there are also some picnic tables by the road. Be prepared to take your food to go if needed! Also check out their cute merch, they have tons of funny stickers and some handmade gifts. No kama'aina here.

    Breakfast with a view!
    Krista P.

    We got a full order of the churro French toast and shared it. It was SO HUGE we only ate half of it between the two of us! But it was delicious! I wouldn't expect anything like your typical French toast, because it is not that. It is very very sweet. Lots of sugar! We also got an order of tots to share. It was super good and a huge portion! My cold brew mocha was amazing as well! We will definitely be going back!

    Churro French Toast
    Ricky O.

    My wife and I came here for breakfast one morning and, in our opinion, this place is highly UNDERRATED!! The food was absurdly delicious and massively portioned! We went with the Kalua Pork breakfast burrito and the Churro French Toast, and both breakfast items delivered! The breakfast burrito was stuffed with tender and flavorful pork. But it also maintained a proper egg ratio (some breakfast burritos can be overstuffed with eggs in my opinion), and the tater tots added a perfect crunch. The burrito was delicious on its own, but I would highly recommend adding their house made guava hot sauce for a nice touch The Churro French Toast was insanely delicious. We had no idea how massive the portions were, or we would've definitely gone with the half-order for the two of us. The French toast was so tasty - a deep-fried goodness combo of sweet and crunchy. But what took it to the next level was the cold cream and syrup they served right in the middle of the whole dish. Seriously - it was to die for! The combination of the hot French toast with the cool cream made it taste like heaven on earth! We paid $19 for the full order French toast and $20 for the burrito, which sounds steep but they give you a ton of food for the price.

    Kalua pork burrito

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    legit the best food! coffee was amazing too! highly recommend! five huge stars!!!

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    We got the breakfast sandwich, the breakfast burrito, and the French toast. All more fantastic. The burrito is big enough for two.

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    Really Good coffee! Really cool place and great service! I would definitely come back!

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    Good service. Churro French toast is awesome, half order is huge. Bathroom is a couple doors down and needs a key. Limited seating.

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