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PRICE RANGE
$29.00 – $31.00
CUISINES
American, Diner
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
meals, features
Menu
Pupus
Vegan Wings (5 pcs)
Vegan Wings dressed in spicy buffalo or sweet barbecue sauce served with ranch.
$12.00
Mozzarella Sticks (5 pcs)
Savory treats served with marinara.
$8.00
Jalapeno Poppers (5pcs)
Cheese filled jalapenos & ranch.
$8.00
Fries
Basket of fries or sweet potato fries with kosher salt fresh garlic or cajun seasoning.
$8.00
Cheese
$1.00
Gravy
$1.50
Chili
$2.50
Volcano Fries
Basket of fries with garlic, cajun seasoning, cheese and gravy.
$10.00
Chili Cheese Fries
Basket of fries topped with cheddar, Downbeat's vegan chili and diced red onions.
$10.00
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About
Downbeat Diner and Lounge is an American style Diner in the heart of the Arts District in Honolulu, serving up Big Island beef burgers, house made veggie burgers, fries, breakfast, milkshakes, and more. With a focus on local produce along with vegetarian options on everything served, Downbeat is a progressive and exciting twenty first century diner.
PRICE RANGE
$29.00 – $31.00
CUISINES
American, Diner
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Live Music
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4.5
100 reviews
Excellent
50
Very good
30
Average
15
Poor
5
Terrible
0
gbot3000
Vancouver39 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
I'm not a vegetarian (yet), but I have been exploring the options. I had a vegetarian version of the loco moco, and while it was good, it could have had some more flavour. The service was lovely, though.
Written November 20, 2019
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Java
Rensselaer217 contributions
Oct 2019 • couples
The food was amazing. Got vegan buffalo chicken & my husband got the Reuben. The neighborhood isn't the best but there is $3 just around the corner so not a long walk! So so good!
Written October 21, 2019
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Jernae K
Saratoga Springs377 contributions
May 2019 • family
Honestly, getting there and walking down the streets makes you feel like you might be robbed, maybe pick up hepatitis, or sold drugs somewhere along the way (or a combination of all three), but don't let that turn you off! If you're looking for good, vegan diner food, this needs to be on your radar! I got the vegan buffalo sandwich with the seasoned fries and it was amazing!
Written June 28, 2019
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JohnC
Sydney36 contributions
Jun 2019 • none
What a lovey place to visit, fantastic food, great vibe and amazing service! I could not recommend their shakes high enough! Recommend anyone in town check it out
Written June 19, 2019
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Michelle_Your_Belle
Lahaina11 contributions
Feb 2019 • couples
awesome unique menu that caters to both meat eaters as well as veggie people. the milkshakes are literally THE BEST in the world. cool spot. have never had to wait too long to be seated. get the reuben and the peanut butter milkshake.
Written May 5, 2019
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AirSchis
Vancouver887 contributions
Jan 2019 • couples
Great find in an older Honolulu neighbourhood away from the main tourist areas. We stopped in for lunch as we were walking along the street. Many booths and a warm welcome on arrival. Menu is pretty decent with sweet and savoury options for both breakfast and lunch. Plus, a great selection of delicious milkshakes. Try the nutella milkshake. We both liked our dishes. Service was a little spotty in terms of finally coming to take our order and then trying to find a server to pack up our food and give us the bill. We would recommend this place.
Written January 21, 2019
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ata918
Rome17 contributions
Oct 2018 • family
Excellent food with a decent amount of options for vegetarians/vegans. The service was a little slow but worth it as the food was great. Would recommend the vegan hot wings!
Written October 28, 2018
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Rachel M
Atlanta147 contributions
Oct 2018 • couples
My husband and I are here for lunch and we're hair too see so many vegan options on the menu. We ordered the vegan Buffalo wings with homemade vegan ranch, a vegan teriyaki burger and the vegan ribs. The wings were our favorite and the ribs were our least favorite (still fine)! Really helped satisfy my craving for some wings! Vegan welcome!
Written October 26, 2018
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TheMountainYogini
Vancouver44 contributions
Aug 2018 • family
My son and I enjoyed a hearty vegan meal at the Downbeat Diner on a recent visit to Honolulu. I had the vegan citrus spareribs and my son had the vegan teriyaki burger. The food was tasty and filling and hit the spot after a big hike. The atmosphere was funky and our server was friendly and attentive too.
Written September 20, 2018
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MPF333
Victoria84 contributions
Aug 2018 • family
What stands out at this establishment is laid back atmosphere and genuine welcoming service.
Menu offers an all day breakfast as well sandwiches, cafe food - all at very reasonable prices.
Food was delicious.
Written August 27, 2018
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PaulBadgers1234
Estero147 contributions
Aug 2018 • family
Visited today for lunch on the way back from the excellent Bishop Museum. Loved everything about this fantastic eatery. Excellent vegan options in a quirky but immensely friendly setting. The staff were super nice, the music was 80’s retro and the food was brilliant. Thank you Downbeat Diner, you guys rock!!
Written August 2, 2018
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Thomas_Jerome
Algonquin207 contributions
Apr 2018 • none
The vegetarian brunch plates are pretty good, actually; and pretty reasonably priced. Service however, is awful. I came close to walking out the door a couple of times b/c I couldn't get the check; and frankly, I don't think anyone would have noticed or cared if I had.
Written July 7, 2018
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deepatel2018
Wailea7 contributions
Jun 2018 • couples
Located in downtown Honolulu, honestly the area looked run down and the complete opposite of the plush 5* hotels along Waikiki beach. Do not dress up for this dinner, it's casual and don't take anything to valuable or leave in the car. Street Parking is free from 6pm onwards, we found a space around the corner from the diner. The menu is perfect for vegans or those with specific dietary requirements. Service is great! There are several mock meat options in burgers, wraps or as wings. The milkshakes are great - lots of flavours to choose, from Oreo to Nutella. All in all a great place for those craving a good burger, shake and fries!
Written June 29, 2018
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sethsage
Honolulu132 contributions
May 2018 • family
We ate here on a Saturday afternoon. They had two menus. One was a brunch menu and the other was a lunch menu. They had a great selection of food including vegetarian options. The atmosphere is fun and hip. The service was super friendly. We had the Mac n cheese, chicken pesto sandwich, vegetarian loco moco and a grass fed burger. Everything was tasty and fresh. There is ample public parking. The only downside is there are a lot of homeless in the area so be aware of your surroundings. Other than that, great experience!
Written May 8, 2018
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803bruces
Fullerton65 contributions
Mar 2018 • family
Came here with friends and family. I am not a vegetarian or vegan but members of my family are so this place was perfect. They make both a vegan/vegetarian and meat version. I had the meat loco moco and it was very good. For pupus we ordered the jalapeño poppers and vegan wings and was I pleasantly surprised. I really liked the vegan wings. I couldn't tell it wasn't chicken. This restaurant is in Chinatown on the corner of Hotel and Smith St. If you take The Bus #2 from Waikiki, the bus will stop right in front of the restaurant.
Written April 9, 2018
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