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4.5 100 reviews
#144 of 389 American in Honolulu
#206 of 1,549 Restaurants in Honolulu
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PRICE RANGE
$29 - $31
CUISINES
American, Bar, Diner
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Location and contact

42 N Hotel St 40 N. Hotel St, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817-5102
Downtown Honolulu
0.1 miles from Downtown Honolulu
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Email
+1 808-533-2328
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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
Seasoned Curly Fries
$8.00
SALADS
Choice of house vinaigrette, thousand island, blue cheese, ranch dressing. Vegan ranch - $0.50.
House Salad
Kahumana Farms mixed greens, Kamuela tomatoes. cucumber, red onion, carrots and croutons, your choice of dressing on the side.
$10.00
Chicken, vegan or regular $4.00
Avocado $3.00
Pesto Chicken Salad
House made pesto chicken or vegan chicken on a bed of fresh greens, local tomatoes, shredded carrots, cucumber, diced red onions, with a side of house made vinaigrette.
$13.00
BURGERS
Add fries for $3. All burgers can be made vegan or vegetarian.
Downbeat Burger
Big Island beef burger or vegan burger, cheddar cheese, Downbeat house sauce, Kakaako butter lettuce, kamuela tomato, white onions and homemade pickles.
$14.00
+ Beyond Burger $16.00
Teriyaki
Big Island beef burger or vegan burger, swiss cheese, homemade mayo, teriyaki sauce and caramelized mushrooms.
$14.00
+ Beyond Burger $16.00
SANDWICHES
Add fries for $3. Bread is toasted unless requested otherwise.
BLAT
Bacon or vegan bacon, butter lettuce, avocado, kamuela tomatoes and a homemade cajun aioli on sourdough.
$10.00
Buffalo Chicken
Grilled chicken or vegan chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, swiss cheese, homemade ranch, kakaako butter lettuce, kamuela tomatoes, and red onion on sourdough.
$11.00
Reuben
Pastrami or vegan hot dog, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and downbeat house sauce or mustard on grilled marbled rye bread.
$12.00
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled pork, Swiss cheese, BBQ sauce, and fresh coleslaw on potato bun. No vegan option.
$12.00
Pesto Chicken Sandwich
House made pesto on grilled chicken or vegan chicken, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, served on sourdough bread.
$11.00
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
Downbeat Mac & Cheese
$8.00
Add Bacon or Pocho sausage $3.00
Add Vegan bacon or vegan sausage $3.00
Loco Moco
Big Island beef patty or vegan patty, Downbeat gravy, two eggs over easy over brown rice.
$14.00
+ Beyond Burger $16.00
Chili Moco
Big Island beef patty or vegan patty, vegan chili and two eggs over easy brown rice.
$14.00
+ Beyond Burger $16.00
Chili & Brown Rice
served with onions and cheese.
$8.00
Vegan Citrus Spare Rib
Vegan spare rib cutlets in a soy citrus glaze served with brown rice and a scoop of mac salad.
$14.00
Vegan Chicken Katsu
Vegan chicken in a house made katsu sauce, served with brown rice and a scoop of vegan mac salad.
$14.00
BREAKFAST
Served all the time.
French Toast
Hawaiian sweet bread french toast or vegan french toast with powdered sugar.
$12.00
Egg Breakfast
Two eggs any style or tofu scramble, your choice of bacon or sausage, and home fries, rice or toast.
$14.00
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Reviewed November 20, 2019
Hearty meal

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.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed October 21, 2019 via mobile
Fantastic

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!

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed June 28, 2019
Vegan Diner Food Heaven

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!More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed June 19, 2019 via mobile
Fantastic little find!

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

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed May 5, 2019
Fantastic Vegan Food

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.

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed January 21, 2019
Casual & hip

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.More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed October 28, 2018 via mobile
Excellent food!

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!

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed October 26, 2018 via mobile
Great vegan comfort food!

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!More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed September 20, 2018
Vegan and vegetarian comfort food!

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.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed August 27, 2018
Friendly service with genuine smiles

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.

Date of visit: August 2018
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  • Downbeat Diner is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
    • Food: 4
    • Service: 4
    • Value: 4
    • Atmosphere: 4