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Hukilau Cafe

55-662 Wahinepee St, Laie, Oahu, HI 96762-2220
808-293-8616
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Ranked #1 of 7 restaurants in Laie
Price range: $0 - $20
Cuisines: American, Delicatessen, Hamburgers, Steakhouse
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch
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Melbourne, Australia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

The Hukilau burger is to die for. This quaint, non touristy eat out is sublime, and easy on the pocket (less than $15 will feed 2 people)

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Siri recommended this as a highly-rated local dining option, and we tried it for breakfast. Portions were generous, and the food was delicious, served by friendly staff. We felt as though we were the only tourists in the place, all the other patrons appeared to be local, which gave an authentic feel to the place. Had the Hungry Hawaiian breakfast,... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013 via mobile

Unlike the rest of Hawaii, this restaurant is priced normally and boasts a nice menu with quite a bit to choose from. I am a big Man vs. Food fan so I wanted to hit this place up while on vacation in Hawaii and I got the 'loco moco' and was not disappointed. Just judging the food itself, it was... More

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Los Angeles, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

I love restaurants like this: unpretentious, reasonably-priced, decent tasting food, with friendly service and large portions. No gourmet dishes here, but then, going to Hawaii for the food is like going to the Eiffel Tower for the latte.

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chicago, Il
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Maybe I'm just a picky eater but I thought the food at this place was awful! My husband had a burger and I had the chicken, the only edible things on our plate were the bun off the burger and the rice from my plate.

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Utah
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Cute little place. One you'll come back for. Awesome pancakes & loads of food for the money. You've got to check this little place out. It's walking distance to the famous Hukilau beach.

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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

Good food for breakfast, we ate there a couple times. I got the loco moco, and the french toast. The loco moco they offer with mahi mahi, ham or the standard hamburger patty. Service was ok, but it was nothing to write home about. Overall a good experience, and will visit again on next trip to North Shore.

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Key Largo, Florida
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54 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013 via mobile

Yummy food and plenty of it. Pancake special was 2 very large pancakes, perfect egg, two slices of crisp bacon for $8. Veggy omelet was filled with crisp vegetables. Mixture of locals and tourists made for interesting people watching. Might be a little wait to be seated but its worth it.

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Henderson, Nevada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

We go to the Hukilau Cafe every time we go to Oahu. The macadamia nut pancakes are my favorite, and my husband and daughter love the Loco Moco. It's a little hard to find, and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. The food is great, but if you don't like yours served on styrofoam plates, this place isn't for you.

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6 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013 via mobile

Our party was excited to try this place because we had heard so much about it. Got there and there was a line out the door, which made us more excited. The service is nothing to special and I got the loco moco and didn't like it at all. Hamburger patties for breakfast with a thick gravy...no thanks!! I was... More

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