Christine P.

I have been here twice now and each time the line is out the door! That can be discouraging to some, but the wait time is only about 5-10 minutes. They do a really great job at getting people to tables in a timely manner. I have had their french toast and pancakes and both dishes were amazing. The french toast had guava jelly in it, which was the perfect amount of sweetness. The buttermilk pancakes were melt in your mouth delicious! I think is a weekend tradition in the making!

Jake H.

Yum. Great place to go after a heavy night of drinking! The fried rice was good and I ended up getting a waffle as well. Haha that was good too. Great food and a great crowd. If you are hungry and can't think of something just head over to this place. :)

Michael K.

I can never resist a classic 24/7 diner, unpretentious, comfort food that slides down easy and sticks to your ribs. Wailana Coffee House is a super affordable greasy spoon diner in Waikiki, open 24 hours, and you can't beat the $6.95 all you can eat pancake breakfast, comes with 2 eggs 2 slices of bacon and, of course, all you can eat pancakes. Their hash browns are perfectly cooked, super crispy on the outside. The Muesli is also really good, not super healthy since it is made with half and half, but you are on vacation, leave the healthy stuff for when you get home. Be sure to get here early for breakfast, a line will form that goes outside by 8AM, thouhg it moves pretty quickly, and once you are seated and placed your order the food comes out lickity splt. Sure there is an IHOP a block down and a Denny's a few blocks the other way, but why eat chain food when you can support local business and get food that, though still greasy gut bomb delicious, is still far superior to anything a corporate conglomo chain can pile in front of you.

Samantha L.

Met some friends for breakfast here. At 9am on a Sunday the line was out the door Pancakes were the best but everything else was good too. The coconut syrup is a must!!

Ariana M.

This is a great spot for a late meal! Especially if you are craving some breakfast in the middle of the night and don't feel like cooking. The food here is really average to me, nothing spectacular. Prices are descent. Parking is cheap and it's open 24 hours. Some stalls are a bit tight, but its to be expected driving around in Waikiki. The inside reminds me of a cross between Zippy's and maybe a Denny's. Definitely looks less clean and inviting on the inside. I personally think they might need to do some renovations at this restaurant. I would be scared to see how their kitchen looks. I ended up ordering the eggs benedict. It was all right, nothing special at all. Honestly didn't quite satisfy the benedict craving I was having. I think it was the Hollandaise sauce that turned me off. Maybe it was just a bad batch or something but it had an odd taste to it, compared to what I'm used to when I order benedict at other locations. Next time I might just try something else or give the benedict another shot.

Monthakan B.

I used to love going to this place growing up but now it's just old, over priced, and nothing special anymore :( Breakfast for 6 people was over a $100 and they automatically included tips which was fine but the server shouldve mentioned it to us. Dont think ill be back anytime soon but still love the bar side of this place! Great Mai tais for $3.75 and half off pupu during happy hour :)

Pete A.

Stayed at a nearby hotel trying to charge $15 for breakfast. Came here and for about $8 had an incredible breakfast with friendly and fast service. If you are in the area, you owe it to yourself to stop in for breakfast. Coffee was great, pancakes with coconut syrup...awesome! Eggs cooked perfectly and bacon perfectly crisp.

Trisha V.

Ate breakfast here yesterday morning and was quite pleased. Service was very fast and the Portugese Sweet Bread French Toast was tasty. They give you three different syrups to try.. I opted for the coconut and was not disappointed.

David B.

I'm not sure if I yelped this when I was there in sept 2014. This place was about a block from my hotel, so I tried it. It was amazing!! You gotta try the waffle with the ice cream on it, absolutely AWESOME!!! It was a good place always busy and everybody was friendly.

Bee H.

Me, my daughter and husband went here for father's day dinner. We were taken to a table which I wasn't happy about then we moved to another table. We looked at the menu we new what we wanted to order. We waited for about 10 minutes then finally our waitress came over to take our order. We ordered our food my daughter had a burger combo and me and my husband had the fried chicken meal with corn chowder. Then the waitress left I went to the restroom to wash my hands came back I ask my husband did the corn chowder come yet he said no so he stood up and asked the waitress good thing he did she forgot about it. We then got our corn chowder it had no taste. Then our meals came it looked over cooked. Then I tryed it It even teased over cooked and like it was cooked in really dirty oil but the whole time were there our waitress don't check on us to see if we need anything else so my husband has to keep on getting up and asking for what we need and mind you the restaurant is not even busy. So we're eating and talking then our waitress shows up at our table with take out boxes and the check. when we were not even done eating. I asked my husband why did she give us the check and boxes when we're still eating? He said I don't know why. I was like she didn't even ask if we wanted anything for dessert which we wanted to have some desert after eating but because she gave us the check when were not even done eating our dinner. We said forget it the service here is bad the food is bad. A waitress should never give a check to a customer if there still eating. So we ended up going to MacDonalds for some Ice cream.

jayz z.

I hadn't been to Wailana in years but I remember coming here Years ago and the last time 2-3 years ago. The coffee is still the same, EXCELLENT, one of the best on the island (I also like Mcdy's coffee). Even today, there still is a hint of "local" in the people, atmosphere and even some menu items. I came for the eggs Benedict, but was talked into the oxtail soup (ono), and for the price compared to other local places around town (Asahi, etc.) this is the best buy IMHO. The portion was huge and it also came with a comp salad bar, too. I came with another local friend and we both agreed, if it's oxtail soup, this is the best place in town for the price and taste. The "bottomless" cup of ono coffee and the ample salad bar (which we just checked out only) are value-added complements. It looked like they just redid the furnishings, too. I would have given it 5 stars but the parking (entrance ena rd., underground validated) was under construction (2 months ago). Locals will be pleasantly surprised and tourists will also love it for the food and prices. You might want to call and see if the underground parking is finished and available now: 955-1764

Les T.

I haven't been to Wailana Coffee House in a long time. We had a friend visiting from Japan and since she didn't have a car, we figured we could meet at Wailana for breakfast. This was a huge mistake. I was very embarrassed to have taken our friend here. The food was not good. I ordered the loco moco, which had some kind of light brown (turkey) gravy, tasteless mac salad and lots of oil all over the plate. It was a horrible representation of what should be a classic local dish. I also ordered a side of hash browns which were just terrible. They tasted like the hash browns at my university cafeteria... you know, the ones that are sitting in a large chafing tray for a few hours. My wife ordered a waffle that was awful. It was dry and tasteless. She also ordered a side of corned beef hash. This was horribly disappointing too. Straight out of the can! Would have been one star, but the service was fast and friendly. I'm really sad for all the tourists that wait in the long line to dine here.

Arleen E.

Since we have tried most of the restaurants in the area recommended by the hotel staff, we walked by Wailana Coffee House a few times and noticed it was always busy. We weren't very hungry one night and thought of giving Wailana a try for a quick meal. The servers were friendly and helpful ( they really seemed like they enjoyed working there). The interiors are dated, but was bright and cheery. Dinner entrees came with choice of soup or salad bar. Maybe the soup is better because the salad bar only offered chopped lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, 5 dressings and a pasta salad. There was also jello and pineapple. I ordered the Kalbi ribs which came with white rice and corn. It was good for $14.95 - nicely marinated and grilled. Decent food at reasonable prices. Great location, too.

Jennifer G.

Not bad for price. The service was just ok. Nothing great, but not the worse. The food was average. I like that they had a salad bar which seems to be rare around here for a good price. I would go back still go back if in the area. It beats iHop which is right down the street.

Derek C.

Went there very late meal was ok but not memorable service very good maybe earlier would have been better food was tired

Jessica V.

Great late night spot. Food is ok. Salad bar not very good. The smell when you walk in the door is gross smells musty and old.

Ivi T.

This place is way overrated...the food was nasty, corned beef hash was straight out of the can, the eggs were not fully cooked and everything we ordered was nasty. I asked for cream for the coffee and they gave me milk. The only thing good off our order was the pancakes

John D.

This place is SOOOOOO affordable for the area. If you are vacationing in Waikiki and staying in the hotels you know how expensive it is. This is a shiny bright spot and a great spot for breakfast. We only went for breakfast, but ended up having 4 total breakfasts in our 6 day stay since it was good food and affordable. The kids breakfast which was one pancake, one egg and ham/bacon or sausage was only $2.50. They also had very fresh fruit and a muesli cereal which was great. The only reason I did not give it five stars is that only some of their staff is friendly. It was not that they were unfriendly, they just seemed to be impatient and slightly short.

Esther L.

Went looking around for a place to eat for breakfast and found this place on yelp. No wait, open 24 hours and have unlimited pancakes. Was a pretty plain spot but man... loved their coconut syrup.

Kim B.

this is a great and reasonably priced place for breakfast. It is dated but clean and the service is good. I will definitely return.

Darcy H.

Good service. Decent food. And a really affordable price. It's nice and relaxed. I love how it isn't very loud like a lot of other restaurants.

Randy M.

We had breakfast twice here during our visit. Once was very early and the other was mid morning where we stood in a line out the door. Both times we got a great booth in the front window. The servers were always really nice and the breakfasts were really good. They have a kids option for breakfast that is a bargain. I had omelettes on both trips, the local boy and the farmers (minus celery and bell pepper). The local boy is made with charshu pork and green onions. The place could really use a renovation inside, but maybe thats the charm of it. I cant speak to lunch, dinner, or the late night.

Jessica B.

Considering that breakfast around Waikiki can run upwards of $15 per plate, I was in the mood to find someplace local that offered a cheaper, quicker breakfast. If that's your mojo, then definitely come here. It's a 24 hour joint and I think they serve their full menu all day. That said, I wanted breakfast! We walked in and there was a line so I almost gave up because I didn't want to wait. But the line moved very quickly and we were seated in about 10 minutes. This is a classic old-school style diner with "turn and burn" mentality; don't expect stellar service, don't expect them to wait on you hand and foot - but expect the food to be hot and quick! I had the french toast stuffed with guava jelly and it was delicious! I even managed to finagle a second cuppa joe out of the waitress (yes, it's that kind of service). Looks like a staple that's been in Waikiki forever; if you've got the right expectations for this place you will enjoy.

Nathan A.

This place is a great value in a sea of overpriced fare. The burgers are tasty and the menu is ginormous. Kids meals at low prices are a great family friendly option.

Jake M.

This is my go-to breakfast place when I'm already hungry...or hungover, since they're open 24 hours. The line can be an issue in the morning, but I always sit at the bar and completely skip it. I've never had to wait here. The food is so-so, and so is the coffee, but it's relatively inexpensive and the portions are pretty big, so I can usually split a meal with a friend or a date. The waitstaff could care less about you here, but they're relatively speedy and you pay your check at the counter, so that saves time. Parking below the building is pretty cheap too. If you need a decent breakfast in town and don't want to risk any hassle, this is the place to go.

Aileen B.

06/22/11 Met my BIL here for breakfast. Liked the laid-back diner atmosphere, and it was quite busy. I could already tell that most of Wailana's customers were local; And if you weren't local, you certainly were made to feel like one, as most of the servers here are multilingual-- I was able to converse with my non-Filipino server in Tagalog! I'd read that the guava-filled French toast was pretty good, so I ordered that, plus a side of corned beef hash (extra-crispy, but not charred, please!), and black coffee. While waiting for my food to arrive, I noticed that besides pancake syrup, there were also dispensers containing coconut, guava, and strawberry jellies- how intriguing! Coffee arrived first- it was freshly-brewed and robust, just the way I like it! The French toast pieces were good, had a nice crust and not too fluffy, but I thought they could've been filled w/ more guava jelly. No matter, bec. I now had a chance to try the coconut jelly. It was alright, not enough coconut flavor for me, and I preferred the guava. The corned beef hash was very good, and I found the portion generous for $4-- loved it! yelp.com/biz_photos/QRRV… yelp.com/biz_photos/QRRV… yelp.com/biz_photos/QRRV… Great service and coffee, really good corned beef hash, and overall good value-- I wouldn't mind going back to try other menu items next time I'm in the area!

Terrance Y.

One of a dying breed of coffee houses... one of those place that you always remember from childhood haha.. Well as far as the food goes the pancakes are fluffy and the breakfast is decent. Prices are average and the food is decent the all you can eat pancake special is a good choice. I've never had a bad server so far so I like that, they are usually pretty friendly. Parking is free downstairs and almost never have a problem finding one.

Ryan M.

This review is for the breakfast only. WCH does not the best food and service but I still am a fan of this place and here is why. 1. LOCATION - They are located at the edge of Waikiki on Ala Moana Blvd (Across from the Hilton). It's not in the heart of Waikiki so you don't have to deal with the craziness. 2. PARKING - They have a garage lot located below on Ena Road. I have never had a problem finding a stall in there. However, It's probably because I always go there around 2:30 in the morning after drinking. Which leads me to my next reason. 3. FOOD - All you can eat pancakes for 6.25 It also comes with bacon and 2 eggs. The all you can eat is just for the pancakes. The bacon and eggs is just on the initial serving. They give you two pancakes at a time to avoid waste. Are the pancakes good? I have no idea because I am always starving when I get it. Is it worth 6.25 for all you can eat no matter how it taste? Ohh heck yes! I also get the "Eggs Benedict" when I come sober. yelp.com/biz_photos/QRRV… (I took a pic but this picture by Tammy T is better then the one I took) The Eggs Benedict is very good. One of my favorites places for it. They use a lot of butter on the english muffin. They use a huge slice of ham and they also add slices of turkey meat to it as well. Eggs are almost always poached well and the hollandaise sauce it pretty good. Not as good as protea cafes but still pretty good. SERVICE - This is where I have to dock them a star. The service here is a hit or miss. Now to be fair, I am intoxicated when I come here sometimes but it's still has some problems even when I come with the family sober. Overall, I have had some great memories here. I wish I could share some of those memories but this review might be flagged for inappropriate content. Although I am getting older and my crazy nights are coming to an end, I will still always be coming back for sure.

Mlg H.

fast, tasty, and hearty fare just across the street from the resort.... and much cheaper! portions large enough to save half for lunch. the fresh fruit cup knocked my socks off. our waitress merylin was lovely. mahalo!!

Johnny G.

We came here for our breakfast before hiking Diamond Head Creator. they have banana pancakes. OHH EMM GEE..I love banana pancakes and they were really good here. I also had the chance to try to guava french toast which was also very well made. Other then that a local breakfast joint with super reasonable prices and good food!

Birdy H.

So I'm not a big American Food lover, "American meaning, pancakes, waffles, hamburgers, hot dogs etc", so I try to avoid places like this one, IHOP, Denny's etc unless I'm with family and children and they want this type of food. Happens I was vacationing in Hawaii with my sister and her family. We had decided that we'd get some "American" food for breakfast. The girls wanted pancakes and bacon and I wanted coffee, so I was like "let's go!" .. We chose this place because it was close by our hotel and had heard some of the folks at our hotel saying it was a good place. I also looked it up on my faithful Yelp and the reviews weren't bad ... with that said, I regretted my decision to agree to come to this place. Though we were seated quickly, the service after that was HORRIBLE!! The waitress would check in on us here and there but it took her a good 20 minutes or more before we even got water or coffee. To top that off, she got my order wrong and didn't care to make it right. The steak and egg plate my brother in law got was a joke. The meat looked like it was thrown in a pot of hot water instead of the grill. Yuck! The only good thing was the kids enjoyed their pancakes and bacon. No, this will not be a place I will be visiting the next time I'm in Oahu. If you want something similar, you're better off at IHOP.

Steve S.

Service was great, but the fish and chips were bland and the salad bar was sparse and circa 1950's. Enjoyed the vintage decor.

Hanah Y.

The food here is comparable to Sharis (on the Mainland) but better than most Denny's (unless you're in Japan or something). I always get the same thing (been there 3x), BLT on Rye with Fries... I heard breakfast food is good, the saimin looks good & the sandwiches are good. Not so sure about the steak n potato type meals... I give the food 3.5 stars (my friend returned his meal once because he didn't like it). But, every time I go there, the service is excellent. Sometime it's packed, but the servers always come with a smile and are super friendly. $4 Maitai's are a good deal, and they usually have $4 well drinks. They make their drinks fairly strong too, not like other franchised joints that barely give you an ounce or liquor for $7. Also, it's open 24 hours, so you can go whenever you please. I will definitely be back. But i'm not sure if i'll venture outside of my BLT on rye; that's just me though. Why don't you go and check it out yourself one day (:

Jennifer K.

This review is for the lounge only. After dinner with a bunch of friends, I heard the horrible screech of karaoke emanating from the lounge, and knew I wanted to be there. It was pretty empty at 10 pm, so I figured I would be able to sing a song or two real quick and be on my way. We turned in our selections right away. A friend requested I sing Alanis Morissette's You Oughtta Know, and I can't resist a 90's pissed off, badass chick jam, so I said YESS!!! We watched the rest of the people in there -- 3 tables -- sing 3 songs apiece. Not per table... PER PERSON. I'm a patient person, having been a KJ before, but after 45 minutes, I asked the KJ if it was coming soon, and told him that I would have to leave soon. He assured me it was, so we wait. The place got a lot busier. By the time my song was called, it was (no exaggeration) 1 hour and 15 minutes after turning it in. My friend that requested the song had to leave, because it had gotten so late. But, as the rockstar I was born to be, I started singing my heart out. Partway through the song, the server came over and handed a scrap of paper to my friend. He showed it to me, and I thought it was his song being rejected. I literally could not read it. Then all of a sudden the music stops and the KJ comes over and takes the mic away from me. The crowd was actually booing this. Then the KJ said it was because I cussed. Because I sang the words to the song!!! The note was telling me I'm not supposed to swear. They didn't tell me, they expected me to somehow comprehend the intelligible writing mid-song. I wish I kept the paper to show here. Then they refused to let me sing the other song I turned in, but weren't going to give me the money I paid for it. Some guy at the bar gave me a dollar because he thought it was so wrong. In his words, " Aren't we all adults?" Yeah, it's part of a restaurant, but it's way off to the side and you can't hear anything unless you're in the bar. If they don't want people cussing, they should tell us before we choose songs. Or not have songs available if you aren't allowed to sing them. Mamasan was a total B about it, too. She grumped around yelling at us and went outside to smoke more cigarettes. This place is a joke. I can't believe I waited an hour and 15 minutes to get this experience.

Davone M.

Stink, nasty, despicable!!!!! Ordered the loco moco and it smelled and tasted sour! We will never go back! 2 people were fighting in the karaoke bar area. The French fries was hard and the hamburger patties are frozen and not freshly made. Salad bar next to us was emitting a horrific odor. Beware do not go here!

waleska p.

If you are looking for a good breakfast that will keep you full during your vacation, this is the place to go. there is an IHOP next door but you will be paying extra $$$ and the pancakes at this dinner are amazing. I went here for bkfast several times during my 2 week vacation and loved it. $6.95 for two eggs, bacon, and all you can eat pancakes (with that amazing coconut syrup) was all I needed for the day (until HH that is, LOL). My hubby had several omelets and they were all good, the egg foo young omelette was the best, my opinion. There is always a line in the am, but it moves fast, totally worth it. My daughter in law had the guava filled french toast and it look delicious. Service is fast (in and out) which is what I want if I am on vacation and ready to enjoy the island!!!

Art H.

What happened here?!?! The last time I was here 2 years ago there was a line out the door... Now, no line. That should have been my first clue. Last time it was a great cheap breakfast, this time it was a greasy, poorly cooked meal that was not cheap at all. With IHOP right next door you can't charge IHOP prices and cook like that. The only good thing going for them is a friendly wait staff. Let me know when they have new cooks, then I'll be back.

Waiki C.

Oh man. I recently dined in the restaurant and prior to that I heard some bad things from friends who dined there recently. I must agree with them, the food was BAD BAD!. I don't think I'd recommend any friends or out-of-town guests go here. I'd advise everyone to walk a block down to the Chart House or Harbor Pub. How does this place manage to remain open and in business?? You got me!!

Cody G.

The food is greasy, but in Hawaii it is very reasonably priced. They also have good food. The staff is such a bummer, and they will forget about you when they are busy. The best thing about this place is that the line is usually really long but even at it's longest, on the Fourth of July, the line was only 25 minutes! With some good food, albeit greasy, and lackluster service I give this place a generous two stars.

Joseph F.

We came here twice during our stay in Waikiki. Once for breakfast and once for after dinner drinks. The breakfast was very good. I got two eggs with Portuguese's sausage, hash browns, and a short stack. It was very tasty and definitely filling. The Portuguese sausage wasn't the strongest I've ever had but it packed plenty of flavor none the less. Everyone else I went with enjoyed their breakfast as well so no complaints in the food department. One item on the menu that I was very tempted to get was SOS. I haven't had it since I was a kid and it almost won out in my order selection. It is on the menu daily so it seems to be popular enough to warrant the menu listing. The next time we came was for drinks in their small tiki bar on the way back to the hotel. The bartender was talkative and an old school drink slinger. The bar itself has the walls and ceiling covered with bamboo. Touristy dive bar that is fun and comfortable. The drinks were very reasonable given the Waikiki address. We had six shots of premium tequila (we are a bunch of Texans after all) and four premium local beers for less than $45.

Nikki J.

This place is always a must when I go to Oahu. It has your typical diner food, everything is really good. The drinks aren't very strong but really inexpensive for Hawaii so you can have 2 or 3 (: The servers are always so sweet and it's a great place for any time of the day considering they're open 24 hours a day and located right next to Waikiki. We went for drinks one night and there were like 3 people in the bar singing karaoke, one of them made me cry it was so beautiful. Or maybe it was the blue Hawaiians I was drink haha. If you want to get away from the pricey restaurants and tourists, I suggest coming here for a little homely feeling in Honolulu.

Travis C.

This place is classic diner. Don't come expecting more (like fancy sushi or a server that drapes a napkin over his arm while popping bottles for all you gangstas). I'm honestly kind of tired of everybody down rating places cause its not fine dining. Wake up! This diner rocks cause the food is good and cheap. That's what makes a good diner. The service? Sucks. But that also makes a good diner, and if you think otherwise, you obviously don't like dive bars either. Same idea. Sorry to lash out at all the hatred on yelp, but this place is a great diner that is worth the trip while in Waikiki!

Sunshine J.

My first time eating here.. Service was good.. Ordered a loco moco and it was nasty.. The burger tasted fake.. Rubbery eww.. Saw a cockroach along the seat.. Yuck never again. No wonder why I never ate there until now..

Scot S.

I really should give this place three stars, but it is so much a part of my past that I had to give another star. If this place ever closes it will put every aging Waikiki disco musician from the 70's into a deep funk. Back in 1976 how many places could you go to eat at 3 am? Food quality...who cares about food quality after another night of loud brassy bands, cigarette smoke, and Tequila Sunrises at the Magic Mushroom or Point After? It used to be so cool to see band after band walk in all dressed up in their ruffled shirts, vests and Angel Flights as the clubs closed up. Ah, who can forget the pictures on the menu? After some chili sprinkled with cheese, saimin, won ton min, and some hot coffee and apple pie I might just get to sleep before the sun came up. I hope they never change the 1960 decor or the dark cave like bar!

Jade N.

Ok, I have to agree with Chuck K as well "not the best breakfast, not the worst"... LOL. We were staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and were looking for a cheaper breakfast option. This place was recommended to us. It wasn't much cheaper though, still pretty pricey for diner type food. I ordered a veggie omelet with a side of hash browns and bacon. Ive definitely had better breaksfast's at cheaper spots, however it was cheaper than the 26 dollar breakfast at the Hilton and was walking distance so I guess I should keep my complaining to a minimum =) Overall, it met our purpose but I likely wouldn't go back again.

Hawaiian G.

Pros: Open 24 hours. Most of the waiters and waitresses are friendly and knowledgeable. Great coffee! Cons: Long lines, especially on the weekends. When you walk in, you almost feel like you've gone through a time warp back to the 70's. I was waiting for the Brady Bunch kids or the Partridge Family to come out to greet us. Perhaps a little bit of renovating or re-decorating the interior will get this coffee house into the 21st century? Their Salad Bar - What IS that? They have maybe 6 different toppings, jello, pineapple....?? They need more variety! To claim a salad bar as all you can eat here is a shame. Overall quality of food is mediocre, I'm sorry to say. Very greasy hash browns...what do they cook things in - everything fried has an orange/yellow tint (peanut oil?). Even if you're here in the afternoon or late at night, I would definitely skip the dinner meals and order breakfast items - as the breakfast items are decent tasting. French toast with jelly inside each toast, pancakes, bacon, eggs are pretty good.

Samantha P.

I give this 3.5 stars. The price is great for Waikiki and the menu includes lots of options. This place is always open and never empty. I just wasn't really a fan of the things I've had to eat there but my friends like it... however, it was perfect for the night my plane landed, I was exhausted, and didn't feel like walking far from my hotel or figuring out where I should go eat.

Tiffany K.

I'm surprised to see a lot of good reviews on here. Unfortunately, I didn't have such a great experience here. My boyfriend chose the place since I was craving breakfast food and he remembered Wailana being pretty good from when he lived in Hawaii. First of all, the service was not good at all here. Our waitress was rude and seemed very irritated to be working. Second, the prices were pretty high here compared to other diners. Third, the food wasn't that great... Looking at the breakfast menu, I had a couple of questions. When the waitress came to take our order, she was pretty much rude when coming to answering my questions. I had asked if I could substitute something else for the sausage/bacon since I don't eat meat, and she was rude about it and didn't even care to ask the kitchen. So I ended up having to order each item I wanted A La Carte, and after ordering just a french toast, one egg, and hash browns, my total breakfast came out to $12. eeeek. Second, I was really dissapointed in the eggs that they serve here at Wailana. They were a bright yellowish color, and I could tell they were definitely egg beaters, or something of the sort. I know a lot of diners use egg beaters, but these were just kinda nasty. Last but not least, I was charged for a large orange juice, but the waitress had brought me a small. When I asked to have it either changed or to bring me some more juice, she never came back, so we just left. Overall, the food here really wasn't that good to me. I think Denny's is even better than Wailana. Our server was kind of dissapointing. blech. i rather go to zippy's if im in Hawaii.

Stefanie D.

This place is great. I could eat here every morning for breakfast. They are open 24 hours and have anything you could ever desire on the menu. Because they're so conveniently located across the street from the Hilton Hawaiian Village, they were busy every morning we went. It is worth the wait, however. They have amazing French toast stuffed with guava. Also, like the other review, their macadamia nut pancakes are served with coconut syrup; AMAZING. It is a must try if you're staying at the Hilton.

Jeannine R.

A very long line and wait when we got there, but the workers move quickly to get tables bussed and everyone seated. My friend called and asked if we could make a reservation while we waited in line and they allowed us to, so we got seated right away. I got the banana pancakes with coconut syrup, but I probably could've had better. My friend, on the other hand, got the guava french toast and it blew my taste buds out of the water! Holy smokes was it delicious! I would get banana pancakes elsewhere, but definitely make a reservation and come in to try the guava french toast!

Grant T.

French toast was not cooked all the way through. Middle was cold and eggy. Ate the cooked parts. Told the waitress. She didn't offer any solutions. Coffee was watery. There are better breakfast places in Honolulu.

Donghee C.

I don't know why ppl like here. (maybe because of the price??) I've been here with my friend who visited me from Korea. She didn't even finished half of her dish. I didn't really like mine either. I felt bad that I asked her to try. Of couse, I paid for both mine and my friends. The waitress wasn't very nice. I ordered hot chocolates. ( It was rianing outside and we were all soaked.) when she got me the hot chocolates, the chocolates was all over the mug I couldn't even grab it. So I asked her to change the mug, and then she goes like if I change the mug then the hot chocolate will taste different. why???? I was ok with the hot cholates. I just wanted a clean mug. coz there was nothing I can clean it with. I don't know I might have ordered wrong manu, but I'm not coming back here. I couldn't find anything I like.

Brandon B.

Just a couple of doors down from our hotel and a nice place to stop for a meal anytime. I've had late lunch and early breakfast here and the service is usually quick, the food is good and the price is about as good as you'll find in Waikiki without hitting up a McDonalds. The breakfast platters are quite tasty and the loco moco will get you going and keep you going all day if you're headed to the beach, hiking, or just goofing around the city. I've never had a huge wait here, but maybe I just always hit it at the right time. Definitely always seems to be busy...it's a popular place!

Yav A.

What kind I say about Wailana that sums up the place is AMAZING!!! Great prices for great diner food. The service is excellent! I would recommend all pancakes especially my mix of pineapple and coconut with coconut and boisenberry syrup. Another good choice is the guava stuff french toast which may sound to sweet but was cooked to savore every bite. For lunch, I would recommend the reuben sandwiches. They were out of this world. We were so stuffed from the generous portions, we never made it to the sundaes which looked awesome! We went several times and never were disappointed.

Tom A.

A Waikiki-staple I'd never tried. Old school diner and I'm not really a diner guy. But I went there for breakfast this morning. For $6.50 I got all you can eat pancakes, 3 eggs and bacon. This "special" is available 24 hours. If you're low on cash and need some all you can eat pancakes, then this is your place. They bring out the pancakes with 3 syrups. Coconut was my fave. My friend said the coffee was good. The waitress was SUPER polite, nice, efficient and helpful. We kept delaying our order because we were waiting for a friend who wasn't there to tell us via iPhone what she wanted. When our third friend eventually joined, in the middle of the meal, the waitress came over and gave her silverware within seconds, refilled drinks at exactly the right time, re-cooked my eggs when they were too runny and showed tons of patience and overall class. I wish I knew her name. GO WOMAN, I hope you're reading! Also I give Kudos to any place that is open 24 hours.

Krysten I.

When my grandparents were still alive, this was one of their favorite places to bring me, so I've only recently been back. I like their salad bar and the prices are really good for being right across the street from the hilton. There are always lots of tourists, but the dishes aren't that touristy. AND they are open 24 hours!

K P.

My mom used to work here in the 70s so we have been here often. She said some of the waitstaff is the same! Anyhoo... I really only eat breakfast here. Love the pancakes, and you can't beat that price for all you can eat. Parking is free, just remember to have the cashier validate it for you. Sundays usually have the longest lines in the morning. Only gave it 4 because I haven't strayed from the breakfast. I took several other people here and they loved it. *UPDATE* Sorry, hadn't been there in awhile just went again. Parking is $.50 after validating. Food is still yummy, coffee is great.

Lauren M.

I love this place. It's super reasonable, affordable and delicious. Corn beef hash, rice, Portuguese sausage, POG etc....amazingly good and classic. I'll be back

Chuck k.

Not the best breakfast, not the worst. Their pancake special (all youcan eat) with 2 eggs and 2 bacon is quite a deal. I love old school coffee shops, and this fits the bill! Plus they are quick, and right down the street from my hotel.

Emily K.

We have been here multiple times on different trips. The food here is good all around diner food. Prices are great, portions are large, open 24 hours and they serve alcohol. Loco Moco is very tastey and large. The #3 breakfast is very good. French toast with 1 egg and bacon.

Kelsey F.

This is a pretty good place to eat. Their waffles are the best, which I recommend to others that have not been there. The waiters there are very good and nice as well.

Chris A.

Trekkin' in Waikiki celebratin' with a Bachelor Bash! Sorry pretty ladies...the boat has sailed! Awww...I know, so sad, so sad. After checking into our hotel in the afternoon (Hilton Hawaiian), the boys and I were super hungry. One suggested, "Eh, we go Wailana Coffee House? Might as well!" So off we were! Real easy to get to, it was right across the street from our hotel and it's open 24 hours a day. Hawaiian...Greasy....Spoon! Upon walking into this place, it is OG! Original Gangsta! Wailana Coffee House has been here quite a while, it's a breakfast institution in Waikiki! Yes..the carpet is old and worn, yes..some of the seats show some wear and tear (lots and lots of people sitting in them), yes..there is a tiny bit of a funky smell occasionally, yes..the deco is a bit dated, and yes..the bathrooms are a lil' bit on the dirty side. But all that is part of the charm...no big frills! You no like it...you no eat here! They don't take no $h!t from no one! Actually, the folks are really nice, and this place stays busy. Try finding another restaurant in Waikiki with reasonable prices, good luck! Can you say TOURIST TRAP anyone? Which is why Wailana Coffee House is so popular for tourists and locals alike. We arrived just after the lunch rush on a Saturday, so we had some room to breathe. We were seated nicely in a quiet part of the restaurant toward the back where we could reminisce about the times when we were all kids. Boy...was I that stupid? Nice to know I've smartened up a bit...even if it's just a little. Our server was great, and totally reminded you of the servers back in the 70's from TV, glasses, hair up in a bun, waitress skirt, pleasant but with just a touch of attitude to keep you on your toes. The Wailana Coffee House menu serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day (salad bar goes from 11 AM - 11 PM because even bunnies must sleep). The menu has lots of typical things you would find on an American diner menu, but adds things to it that us local Hawaii people love. For breakfast they do just about anything, Portuguese sausage, corned beef hash, Belgina Waffles, Eggs Benedict, pancakes, steak and eggs, various omelettes, even Scottish Bangers. All reasonably priced and generously portioned, most breakfast items are no more than $10. The menu also has lots of burgers and sandwiches to choose from. They don't do any specialty salads, but remember they do have a salad bar. It is a bit on the small side but has your usual fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, olives, baby corn, beets, carrots, and celery, as well as several mixed salads and a small variety of fresh fruit. The salad bar comes as a choice with any lunch or dinner entree, or can be had on the side with something else for a small charge. The lunch and dinner menu is great here because it comes with a little local fare mixed in. Popular are the Hawaiian Chopped Steak, the Teriyaki Steak, and the Kalbi Ribs and Fried Rice combo. All priced under $12. But if you come to Wailana Coffee House you gotta try their famous 'Broasted' Chicken! It's super delicious. For those of you who don't know what broasted is, let me fill you in. Broasting is a method of cooking food in a pressure fryer. This combination of deep frying and pressure cooking creates food that is crispy on the outside and super moist on the inside, without leaving your food greasy. It's ingenious I tell you! This, of course is what I ended up ordering. For around $12, you get 1/2 a broasted chicken, choice of soup or salad bar, plus choice of starch (French fries, mashed potatoes, baked potato, or rice), plus a serving of fresh veggies. Not bad right! And the serving is huge! You get 4 pieces of seasoned, battered, and broasted chicken all yummy, golden brown and crispy. You get a breast, wing, thigh, and drumstick. I spared no calorie expense this day...I ate it all! Broasted chicken I could do often. It's so good because you have the crunch of the skin without the excess grease, and you have the juicy meat inside. Even the chicken breast was excellent, no hint of dryness! ONO ONO ONO! Add some honey and hot sauce over it? Even better! The sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy will send your taste buds into overdrive! Easily one of my favorite chicken dishes of all time. I sopped up every last bit of it. If you're still hungry after your entree (I sure wasn't...*BURP*), you can end your meal with a sundae, shake, or banana split, or go for a slice of one of their fresh made pies. So if you're ever lucky enough to go to Hawaii and visit Waikiki, I suggest Wailana Coffee House as a stop. It's not fancy, it's not new, the food isn't Michelin star rated, but boy is it nostalgic. We all know that memories play a big part in how good food tastes. Have none of you foodies seen Ratatouille?

Mark B.

If eating pancakes are wrong , I don't want to be right.

Adam K.

So this place is the go to place in Honolulu for breakfast, locals and tourists abound. The line is usually stretching out the door but it moves REALLY fast, I was impressed with that, but not much else. I was impressed with the service which was also fast, but let me get into the food. I got: Veggie Omlette: salty but filling. Eggs Benedict: I am used to this dish from Bongo Room in Chicago, which this place def is not. But I gave it a chance, if Bongo room was an 10 this one was like a 5 or 6. The hollandaise was too watery. The eggs were poached nicely, the english muffin was gross. Fruit plate Deluxe: Pineapples were not in season, so I wasnt expecting much, but this thing was HUGE, and full of over ripe or under ripe pineapples from Mexico. Cottage cheese on top. It was ok. While i was finishing this and reaching my max full level, the waitress ACCIDENTALLY touched the hot coffee pot to my naked arm, I jumped, but dint say anything, then my mom, god bless her, said, "Hey, you know you burned his arm!" The waitress looked up in horror, I said, "You did, but its OK! I know it was an accident! Don't worry about it! Its fine! I'm not hurt!" She apologized profusely and disappeared for a minute then emerged with a slice of carrot cake and a glass of Minute maid orange juice! Wow! So nice! For that they get 4 instead of 3 stars. I want to come back and try the crazy ass ice cream desserts they had listed.

Catherine N.

My friends and I were staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for a night and we got hungry at around 12:30 AM. So one of my friends who happened to be a local suggested we eat here. And it was walking distance from the hotel so it was great. We walked in and immediately decided this place was the "Denny's" of Hawaii! The food was mediocre, the service was terrible, but it is one of those things that ends up being great because it is the middle of the night, you are starving and this is the only place open 24 hrs. I ordered the "polynesian french toast" which is pretty much hawaiian french toast. It was good, coconut syrup was pretty good, but a little sugary. (we went to Eggs & Things the next morning and the coconut syrup was AMAZING!! I actually brought a bottle back to Cali with me!) I also thought the french toast was a little overpriced considering the quantity. My friend got the waffle with strawberries and whipped cream. Again, it was good, but not great. My other friend got the grilled cheese sandwich, and I make better grilled cheese sandwiches at home in my own kitchen! This place is good when it is the right time and place, late night and not much else is open, otherwise, there are many other places in the area that are more authentic with much better food for similar prices and better service.

Jonathan H.

You know how in Alien vs. Predator the slimy aliens with green boogers make those little baby aliens that fly onto your face and then make a giant alien egg inside your stomach? I feel like that right now. I just had pancakes. Not regular pancakes. All-you-can-eat pancakes. They come out in stacks of 3 at first, then in groups of 2 after you inhale the first batch. I didn't bother using forks. I just picked up the pancakes with my post-club dirty hands, sometimes two cakes at a time, and folded them like a fluffy butter taco, shoving them deep into my esophagus, chewing occasionally, but not regularly. When we first walked into Wailanas, the hostess guy was trying to be funny by saying "Oh we're closed." None of us laughed. We just glared with hungry eyes, maybe a little drool in the corner of the lips, teeth surely gnashing. He realized his mistake and seated us immediately.

Keith P.

First off, you have to realize that you are paying some of the cheapest prices on the Island. At WCH you get you pay for and then some. The portions are large and descent. It is like a Hawaiian version of IHOP, only better. We went there for breakfast both days in our short stay in Oahu. $6.65 for all you can eat pancakes is a good deal anywhere, but in Hawaii where everything is expensive...well that is just amazing. Two thumbs up!

Mary K.

I have been here in the busy am rush & at 2 am after a night of drinking, overall good food for price! Atmosphere is dated but staff are nice and food was hot!

Ed J.

The place smells funny and the food was reminiscent of Dennys.If its late at night do yourself a favor,go to bed hungry.

KaThy T.

I heard this place was popular, so I wanted to check it out. My friends say the pancakes are bomb. I disagree. They were ok. Nothing that stood out from regular pancakes. There's a dish where you get endless pancakes along with some eggs and I think bacon. My friend got them. Only if it had endless eggs, I would've gotten them too. I got a side order of fries. The dish was so small and plain. Fast food fries tasted a lot better than the curly fries here. This place reminds me of a Denny's. I don't know what's so great about this place. Oh and the customer service is good...

Emily O.

Okay maybe it wasn't the greatest idea to come here after an Ash Wednesday Fasting, but you would think, that having not eaten all day, the first thing you get to eat would taste bomb no matter what! I was researching 24 hour places to eat and I was craving the Loco Moco and read a review that raved about their Loco Mocos served here. So I arrived at 12midnight and I was starving. Took a while to get seated, took a while to get water, and if it hadn't been for a kind, kind, hard working waitress on her break offering her service to us, we were shafted by our assigned waiter. She took our order and pretty much did his job.He came by only once very briefly to see if we were doing okay and barely stayed for our answer. Then just breezed by to drop off the check. As for the Loco Moco... really? I don't think it was the best ever. It was just really really plain and didn't have the best flavor. I would recommend this place if you aren't starving, willing to wait, hopefully you don't encounter bad service and want something that is open 24 hrs.

Jens J.

For a fast Sunday brunch, Wailana 24 hour Coffee House on Ala Moana Blvd. is a good bet. Very reasonable prices. I'm really starting to believe that it is just a myth that prices are jacked up in Waikiki just like they are in Vegas. I'm finding eating out in Waikiki can be cheaper than in Seattle (where breakfast/brunch prices have gotten entirely out of hand the past six months). Don't let the line wending out Wailana's front door onto the sidewalk scare you off. The line moves quickly. Since this is a large restaurant they don't even need a waiting list. I would recommend the muesli. It is so good! It consists of cooled oatmeal blended with cream, bananas, nuts and bits of mango, apple and banana. You can either get a cup or a bowl. JP also got a half pineapple filled with cottage cheese and pieces of pineapple, papaya, peach and banana. Very good too! Your water glass or coffee cup may not get refilled quite as quickly as you would like - but still, the waitstaff is sufficiently responsive to your requests.

Sandra S.

You know, I really wanted to like this place. It was recommended to me by a few locals I work with, and generally I trust them because they know what's up. I kinda hated it. *cringe* I ordered the guava pancakes and bacon and eggs on the side. Guava is one of my favorite flavors in, well, anything. Juice, cake, paste, whatever. These pancakes were no bueno. I didn't think they really tasted like guava at all. Bacon was kinda gross. It had a flavor to it that I just couldn't get down with. And its bacon! How can you screw up bacon!?!! Its the one meat I will never, ever, ever stop eating, besides steak. But, I will definitely stop eating it here! Eggs were fine. They were scrambled, tasted like they were supposed to. Part of me feels bad that I don't ever want to go there again. Maybe I need to go again and order something different. My problem, though, is that first impressions are everything to me when it comes to restaurants and food. Maybe if its 3am, I'm drunk and starving, and there's really no other option... maybe...

Eric K.

We didn't like this place at all! After reading the reviews we thought what the heck. First off should have left after using their restrooms. The fried chicken was tough, salad bar was sub par, and cheap frozen veggies. Low prices for the area, you get what you pay for.

Thomas T.

If you are staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village this is a great place to go to escape Hilton's overpriced and mediocre food. They have special for $6.50, 2 eggs any style, bacon or ham, and all you can eat buttermilk pancakes. It's served fast, hot and delicious and is available 24 hours. The same meal at the HHV will set you back about $32. The place had a retro vibe which I liked and the radio station was playing all 70s and 80s music. It's nice to know at least one place in Waikiki still offers good food at reasonable prices.

Scott C.

Not the best, but I've had worse! The prices are right,don't get your hopes up and there won't be any disappointment. I had a omelette she had the breakfast special which includes all you can eat pancakes,no complaints on my food. Her scrambled eggs were runny and the pancakes were ok. If I lived in town I would definently not frequent ths place but we got food in our bellys!

Amanda C.

Denny's style menu and great prices. The fact that this place is casual place is open 24 hours is the best part! I always recieve great service and strong coffee. Our table was ordering everything from eggs and pancakes to meatloaf... and it was prepared it in record time!! The restaraunt is huge, so I have never had to wait for a table AND there is a Full bar available. Definitley one up on Denny's!

David R.

First off, stood in line for at least 15 minutes while we were second on line. 5 empty tables stared us down while we questioned the reason why we hadn't been seated. When we did get seated our order was placed before a nice little family that was seated before us. (yay for us, but just not right) and when the food arrived it was barely edible. Very cheap food. Consume at your own risk. Could have been worse though :/ but I will never come back.

Ariana L.

I go to Wailana's for the unlimited pancakes and I'm not afraid to say it! Man oh man, the Banana Pancakes are the best pancakes I've had, HANDS DOWN. When ordering the unlimited you get a side of eggs (cooked whichever way you'd like) and a choice of breakfast meat (I get the Portuguese Sausage). You can then get your pancakes made whichever way available and I always order the banana. The bananas keep the pancakes so frickin' moist it's ridiculous. They are always perfectly cooked and come out so fresh. I don't need syrup with them but because they put it right next to me, the fat kid in me uses them anyway. Obvious maple syrup choice but there's also coconut syrup which is aweeeeesome too. Price is unbeatable. Around 7 bucks for unlimited pancakes and those sides and an awesome diner feel in the midst of Waikiki? Yes, please. Parking is .50 with validation or free if the parking attendant isn't there. Wailana's banana pancakes I LOVE YOU, FOREVER AND ALWAYS.

Angela G.

What a fun place! Imagine if Howard Johnson Hawaii was cryogenically frozen in time, consistently serving diner standards from a bygone era. That's Wailana, and let me tell you, it's a little slice of heaven. We ambled over here as a means of getting off the Hilton compound (aka Hilton Hawaiian Village) for a hot minute and were greeted to a kitschy wonderland of bustling waitresses and faux bamboo chairs. The breakfast is cheap and plentiful ($6 for all-you-can-eat pancakes, and they will do them as macadamia nut as well!) and the place is buzzing with tourists and locals tucking into enormous plates of food. I fancy myself a good breakfast eater, but the Irish Breakfast (corned beef hash and cheddar omlette, grilled pineapple, hashbrowns, toast, coffee and juice) resoundingly defeated me. It was enough for three people and very much geared towards kicking any hangover spirits and rum-tinged nights-before in the ass. Goondess. Don't be swayed by the line outside - the hostesses are working the room like professionals and it moves fast.

Billy W.

I've been here thrice. Their Meatloaf meal is pretty big as it includes a salad buffet, soda (I think), and even a sundae! However, the meatloaf was pretty bland. I've also had the Beef Stroganoff which was on special. Again, pretty bland. And lastly, I've tried their famous Oxtail Soup which is only on special every Thursdays. But get there early or they'll run out and believe me, they run out fast! Portions are big and there's lots of oxtail in there! Portions are big to pretty big here and what's great is that most of the entrees include all-you-can-eat salads (which includes jello and fruit). I haven't tried the breakfast items but getting blandness for 2x in a row makes me want to stick to Zippy's. A good point is their parking. It's only 50 cents for the first 2 hours with a validated ticket!

Andrew B.

Great food great atmosphere and great service. I was a little cold hence the 4 stars! But coming back tomorrow!

Raelynn T.

I came here with my mom and brother looking for a nice and relatively inexpensive place to eat. We stopped here since it was very convenient and had reasonable prices in a place like Waikiki. Unfortunately we were all disappointed. Here is a run-down of my impressions. The Ambiance: Think of a Hawaiian Denny's. Wailana was definitely more diner-style than restaurant. It smelled like cheap carpet and vaguely of cigars. I would give the ambiance 2 stars despite the smell since other than that it was a pretty clean place. The Food: The food was a disappointment. Like Denny's, the portions were enormous and the price was cheap. I ordered a salmon burger, my mom ordered the fish of the day, and my brother ordered the stir fry. My brother usually eats everything and anything you put in front of him. He is a large guy with a large appetite. I have never seen him turn down food. When he got the stir fry, however, he barely ate a few bites. The vegetables were covered with globs of grease and he even said that his food had more grease than the food at McDonald's. My brother immediately asked for a box and refused to eat any more. (As a side note, he spent the rest of the evening looking for a better restaurant). My mom also only ate a few bites of the fish. She said it had absolutely no flavor and it tasted like she was eating air. She also didn't eat her side mashed potatoes because they tasted metallic. I was the only one who ate my meal. The salmon burger honestly had absolutely had no flavor and it tasted as if the patty had been sitting in the restaurant for over a week! My mom and I also ordered fruit cups, expecting a bowl of fresh fruit, as is common in Hawaii. Instead our fruit looked and tasted as if it came out of a can. The food gets 1 star because it was greasy, had no flavor, and tasted very processed. Nothing looked fresh in this restaurant. The service: Our waitress was nice and friendly. Nothing was wrong with her service, but it was a dinner so don't go in expecting 5 star treatment. I'll give her 3 stars because she was nice but not exceptional.

Lily R.

Travelers note: DO NOT attempt to eat here on weekends. I dropped by twice. Second time was way better. First time the line was out the DOOR. no joke. Try Wednesday morning. Food is amazing. I am a brekkie person and love pancakes, eggs and all of the above. We ordered champagne and fresh pineapple juice. They call them splitters? The only thing we didn't get was why they charge you separately for the alcohol and juice. A mimosa is a mimosa, right? Maybe it was a mistake but we didn't care! I had the fluffiest most yummiest pancakes with coconut syrup. Eggs and bacon were perfection. My bacon was crisp, thick and un-oily! I also had fruit and coffee. (my eyes are always bigger than my tummy when I'm on vaca) This is a must do in Honolulu! (even if you have to wait 30 people deep)

aaron B.

It was aight, but with a name like Wailana Coffee House, I was expecting a little more hawaiian flair, The food was good and reasonable, sort of like a IHOP or Dennys but good.

Michael H.

This place is a lot like a Hawaiian Denny's in terms of its ambiance and food. Ordered the chicken stir fry which was a mistake as it was ridiculously greasy and tasted terrible and I lost my appetite after only 3 bites. Also the side item, a "fruit cup" was just a bunch of canned pinnacle.This place deserves 1 star but I give it an extra star for the nice service.

Ashley W.

Full disclosure- this rating and the accompanying review are just for the coffee at Wailana. The food was good but not great, especially compared to all the ridiculously amazing mom-and-pop shops on the north side of the island. With that said: I was in Hawaii a few years ago with my family staying at the exorbitantly priced Hilton Waikiki resort. Fell head over heels with the island. The most beautiful place I've ever been, hands down. To my surprise, it also ended up being the home of the best coffee that has ever passed my lips in the entirety of my existence. I don't know what brew you use, Wailana, but every morning my brother and I would stumble across the street and into the inviting coolness of your restaurant just to whet our appetites with some of that dark, flavourful deliciousness. All the coffee I've had on the mainland (and this includes in Austin, Frisco, L.A., NYC, FL, NC, VA, and D.C.) has paled in comparison. There was something uniquely rich and sweet at the same time about this particular blend, and I've been trying to replicate it ever since I got back. Alas, nothing has even touched this coffee. It's the unicorn of caffeinated beverages. I'd make that ten hour flight just to get my hands around one of those faux-porcelain mugs again. Damn, I miss Hawaii.

Joe C.

A greal local coffee shop. I had a great experience here. Don't expect a fancy environment or dive either, nor is it a chain Denny's or IHOP. It is very clean. The staff all, and I mean ALL, had smiles and showed joy and pride in their profession. We were quickly greeted, with a very pleasant tone and smile, to a table. It was very clean. We were immediately asked if we wanted coffee, which took no more than one minute from order to table with cream brought with it. Not cream sitting on the table before us getting hot. I must say the coffee isn't the best, though this was ok. A few minutes later a waiter came to us and took our orders (two orders of the famous "all you can eat pancakes". Wile we were waiting for the order, the table next to us was bused and wiped down twice. That explains our clean table.... They pay attention to detail. Our "right off the grill" order came along. The waiter brought hot sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, and three pancake syrups. He explained each sauce to us. This made me happy. He showed a genuine concern for his customers. I love a good pancake and this was no let down. They were great. I had one more plate of pancakes and 3 refills of coffe. Now read this: We had a total of 6 pancakes, 4 eggs to order, 4 strips of bacon, and 4 cups of coffee. With tax and tip, it came to $18. Where at 7:00am in Waikiki Beach can you get all this in a very happy place for that price? Answer.... Only here at Wailana Coffee House. They are open 24-7 and that's hard to find anywhere in Waikiki. If you are looking for them, they are across the street from the Hilton. Don't let the outside of the establishment fool you, it's spotless inside and such an Aloha Spirit within. I will always go here for breakfast when I'm in the area. Parking is nearly impossible though that's the nature of business in Waikiki. That's not their fault, so no points taken off for that, it's out of their control. A friendly mix of tourists and locals. How local? A lady at one table brought some fruit from her garden to her favorite waitress as a gift. I really enjoyed my time at this coffee house. You will too. People, price, meal, and experience all rate a 5-star review.

Shawn H.

Ummm seems like most people like it here... but I can't say that I really enjoyed my first experience. :( I didn't feel too welcomed when I came in and the server didn't say much. He didn't even check up on us and it took awhile to get the bill. The food was decent. I had a simple breakfast that had bacon, eggs and French toast. I liked the French toast cause it had some sort of delicious filling in it! But! I must say that they have very convenient parking that's cheap and they're 24 hours! So I don't plan on eating here regularly unless I'm in Waikiki and desperately hungry at like 2 am. Sorry :(

Nyx R.

Pretty good, I sat at the counter and got the French toast egg combination with a side of hash browns and coffee. I'm not at all surprised that their menu item which I think is called 'a bowl of fruit chunks' is not fresh. This is not uncommon of many diners, and hawaii, and the diner in waikiki despite its tourist location is no exception. I always ask if the fruit is fresh if its in question. Better safe than sorry. They do have fresh fruit although I cannot attest to the quality as I didn't have any. The French toast with guava jelly was awesome, and the egg was perfectly done for over easy. Hash browns ordered well done (at suggestion of another yelper) were crisp on outside and soft inside which is just the way I like it. The ladies at the counter serving/cashiering were adorable and nice. Timeliness was decent. Didn't care too much for the coffee- wasn't dark/strong enough for me but very drinkable without cream/sugar.

Nathan W.

Great coffee and breakfast! The food is pretty normal, but the coffee is amazing ... this is one of the places where I always ask for seconds,thirds and fourth refills of the coffee! I think it maybe Kona blend but not 100% sure

COURTNEY K.

Terrible food and service.

Shaun V.

We were staying next door at the Hilton and were looking for reasonably priced options. We ate here at least 3 times and we were pleased each time. We tried Breakfast and Dinner. Low prices, Decent consistent food. I would recommend this as a good option.

Jennifer C.

For a quick and hearty breakfast, Wailana is a good place to go. We really came just for the Macademia nut pancakes, which a little bit of a disappointment. It didn't taste much different in the batter, but I don't really know any better since I have nothing to compare it to. There were chopped up nuts within the pancake as well as sprinkled on top. I assumed the pancake batter itself would have more of a macademia nut taste to it. The other dishes friends ordered were decent. One tried the salad bar, which was okay. Others tried the lunch menu or the other breakfast items but I didn't hear many great praises from anyone. It feels like a Denny's, but Hawaiian style. Wailana....Byelana.

David N.

Being that this is one of the first breakfast spots I was taken to on the island, I have to say this is a definite go to spot for breakfast. For starters, this place is located in Waikiki, which makes it pretty easy to get there. Whether if it's through The Bus, car, etc., if you live in town, you can get there in a relatively fast time. I'm a pancake lover, so any restaurant that I visit for breakfast I just have to order their pancakes. My verdict on Wailana's pancakes is that they are decent. Sorry to disappoint anyone, but they can tell that the 'cake that they use is rather common one. Their syrups (especially that coconut) upgrade the pancakes; their omelet's are delicious. I tried the Denver omlete, and it had just the right amount of cheese and veggies. BUT, their well kept secret (actually, I don't know if it's well kept, or it's a secret, haha) is their Muesli. A delicious bowl of Portuguese oatmeal, topped w/ apples, bananas, and granola. This oatmeal is amazing. Add a savory cup of their Colombian coffee, and you're off to a great morning. Overall, this is a great place to have your first, or 100th breakfast meal in Oahu. Great service staff, and the wait isn't usually that long. I recommend this place to anyone that in the Waikiki area, and wants to get a good meal to start their day. Also, I guess Hawaii 5-0 likes to film there, so it may be closed once in a while. I had to find out the hard way. Shootz!

Timothy D.

We tried the Wailana Coffee House on a Sunday morning. We arrived at 9:00 and were seated immediately, but there was a fairly good line of waiting customers by 9:30 and we had seen a long line the previous evening, about 8:00 PM. We were quite surprised to see the reasonable menu prices and excellent children's breakfast specials. I'm going to assign the Wailana a 1-dollar price, but this is relative to Waikiki prices. By Southern California standards it would be moderately priced. The food arrived quickly and was good. It's nothing special, but it is well-prepared and tasty. Having eaten in enough (far too many) Denny's and similar chains over the years, the comparisons to such places is unfair. If you're looking for a reasonably priced breakfast in Waikiki, this is the place to go.

Chloe E.

Review based on these menu itesm: Chrizo Mac Nut Pancakes with Coconut Syrup French toast with Guava Pocket Coffee Service. Worth the line and it does move very fast. Prices are right and portions are great. Even have an all you can eat pancake plate!

Julianne C.

I love going here as a late night breakfast spot! The portuguese sweet bread french toast is delish! nom nom nommm!

Jill F.

Don't miss the macadamia pancakes w/coconut syrup. Too die 4! I also loved the liver w/bacon & onions, although they only served it w/1 pc. Of bacon. This is a great alternative & much cheaper than if u r staying @Hilton Hawaiian Village. Also right across the street is a great Thai place. Singha Thai Cuisine Don't miss the papaya salad! It's down a few stairs on the corner. I'm in a wheelchair & they had to take me in threw the creepy garage, but it was worth it.

Shawn T.

Great place to get your standard breakfast fix. Good prices, and if you have kids the breakfast special of 1 pancake, bacon and one egg for $2.50 can't be beat. Quick service, clean, friendly.

Lee M.

Got my usual, eggs benedict and hash browns. And because I was feeling extra fatty (it is Christmas Eve), I got a side order of onion rings! The eggs benedict are pretty standard here. Nothing especially special but still tasty and it gets the job done. However, on this visit, my eggs weren't poached. Hmm, not cool. The onion rings were okay. I didn't care for the batter that was used for the rings. Note to self, skip the O rings in the future. In the end, the company definitely beat the food! One for Harlan, zero for food!

Nkenge G.

I love this place! I stayed at the Aqua Palms hotel so it was steps away. Don't let the name fool you, it's a 24-hour restaurant with a full menu. My favorite (& the only thing I kept having) is all you can eat pancakes for around $7. The flavors are to die for! Blueberry, Banana, Macadamia Nut, you can mix and match and they all come with coconut syrup. Yummy! Even though they're unlimited, you'll be full off the first stack, especially with eggs & Portuguese sausage. Whatever you don't eat, you can take with you. Our waitress Rosa was fantastic! She had major attitude & humor (think Florence on The Jeffersons :). There was plenty of eye-rolling but she was so funny we started requesting her. They also have a bar which has karaoke & food specials. It's $1 per song (yes you pay to sing) & an older crowd so they sit down during their performances. But they have a decent song selection & you can take the stage and turn it up. I'll definitely return!

April S.

We went for brunch. Hubby had eggs benedict and said they are amazing. The eggs were perfectly runny and the holandais was yummy! I had fish and chips. The fish was lighted coated and fried, but not greasy. It still had a great fish taste - not fishy - and was light enough to be a good lunch. I had a salad bar salad before my meal. Not a lot of stuff to chose from to make a traditional lettuce salad, but contained many different types of salad. The diner itself was clean and had a very 1960's diner feel to it. Great atmosphere!

Joseph L.

Nothing special here. Just a nice place to get breakfast and it is 24 hours.

Wagner T.

Great place to go if your on a budget. The food is great too. Does get a little busy but worth it.

Mayumi L.

Disclaimer: I'm not REALLY a fan of diners. But that changes when everywhere else is closed! You have to appreciate a place that stays open 24 hours a day, and that has parking! I was invited for breakfast there one morning (my first visit there after over two years living in Honolulu), and I found the place to be cute & charming. The staff were a little slow on the coffee refills (and it wasn't even that busy). I ordered an omelet, which was decent but not fabulous. Prices are reasonable for what you get, but there are better places in town for pancakes (my fave is the Original Pancake House on Kapiolani).

John P.

An oasis for visitors paying outrageous prices at Waikiki resorts. Within walking distance of the Hilton Hawaiian Village and other properties, this diner / coffee shop provides great food with quality service at reasonable prices. In a town where a decent mai tai can set one back $10 or more, Wailana offers one for $3.50. Meals include excellent soups and / or access to an adequate salad bar. The service is great, with plenty of aloha. The restaurant is rarely crowded, with more than sufficient space at the bar or at the large tables. Desserts are wonderful. The Hawaiian fried ice cream is a treat, but for real pleasure, try the hot apple pie a la mode.

Judy C.

I ate here everyday during my 10 day stay in Hawaii. It's open 24 hours and I'm helping the locals. Do not go to Ihop, which is right next door. They also have all you can eat panakes, which I failed at. I only successfully ate one plate before I got full and went into food coma.

Bonnie E.

Best papaya ever!!! One of the few places to get fresh fruit on the island. Corned beef hash with bananas also delish.

Peter K.

We were only able to stay for 3 days at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel, but we ate breakfast each day at the Wailana Coffee House, conveniently located across the street from the hotel. The food was excellent, especially the buttermilk pancakes, the price very reasonable, and the service was quick and pleasant. We highly recommend this restaurant.

A V.

I split an Irish breakfast with a friend and we were both full by the time we finished. It came with a corn beef omelet, toast, hash browns, coffee and juice for just 11 bucks! For that price, you can only get an omelet at the IHOP next door. I didn't have a chance to try anything else, but I would go here for breakfast hand down over the IHOP. It's open 24 hrs, which is definitely a bonus, but the service is pretty slow. This place is cheap and there is usually a line here until after 9 PM. We had to ask the waitresses for coffee refills a few times.

Michael S.

This place is basically a non-chain Denny's/IHOP type restaurant. The food was good and inexpensive and they're always open. A good food option if you're in Waikiki, especially if you have kids along.

Knk N.

not bad place to get a cheap eat in waikiki food was decent came nice a hot plus where in waikiki can you find kids breakfast for 3 dollars which has pancakes sauage and eggs.

neil c.

Service can be really good, especially if you get Neal, or it can be OK. But considering where you are, OK service is fine. The food is pretty good, on average. Breakfast items shine in particular, particularly for the cost, but the sandwiches are also good (we never got any entrees). 3.75 Mai Tai's are a nice way to have a few cocktails in the afternoon to kill some time too. Be careful crossing Ala Moana near here though, that corner sucks,

Krys Y.

I visited Wailana for breakfast one morning. Seating was pretty fast, but the waiters/waitresses were all very slow, old, and they weren't really listening to you. ALSO, the food was not very good. I got the steak and eggs breakfast. There was very little steak at all, it looked kind of gray and unappetizing, it was thin, and very bland. Not very good for a $12 plate. Maybe if you get the endless pancake breakfast (which includes extras like bacon) for like $6, then it'd be better and worth it, but don't get anything steak. My boyfriend had the pancakes and he REALLY liked them. Our waitress was about 70 years old, and either wasn't paying attention, or couldn't hear me, and come to think of it, she wasn't particularly nice or anything either. Parking is also a little tight because it's just a small, kind of crowded, little structure below the building. Don't forget to get validation. Car pool if you can. I wouldn't recommend Wailana Coffee House, but it's not bad.

Laura D.

Food: good Service: bad Came here for breakfast around 10 on Monday morning with a friend. They weren't too busy so we were immediately seated. Quickly ordered our drinks and then our waitress disappeared. We were stuck there waiting for her and she was no where to be seen. Finally got her attention and ordered 2 omelets, 2 hashbrowns. We both asked for added cheese to the omelets. I asked for wheat toast. Food took too long for it being not such a busy morning. But it came and we immediately noticed that neither omelet had cheese. She took them back and they were returned with a square slice slightly melted just on top. Whatever. Its cheese and still tasty once i mixed it all up. My big issue was with the mushrooms. They were not fresh but obviously from a can. Ew. And she brought me the wrong toast. Also put water in my friends sprite cup which wasn't even empty yet. It was a good omelet minus the mushrooms so now I know for next time. Browns were quite good. But worth putting up with the bad service again? I have to really be craving it.

Spense T.

Wait time: less than 5 minutes (9:00pm) We visited with a party of five (my wife's baby siblings, and a stroller) Atmosphere: Casual This is a family oriented place, but expect to see the late night crowd during the post-club hours. Wailana is a 24-hour coffee house. Their biggest business comes from their breakfast menu, which is highly recommended by previous yelpers. I hope we come back to take advantage of this. Selection: American dining There is also some local food on the menu, but again American dining takes up a majority of the selection. Location/parking: Validated garage parking I glanced at the rate up front (we stayed at the Hilton for a weekend conference so we just walked over) and saw that they validate your parking stamp. Our experience: Our server did not identify herself, regrettably, as she was a nice woman and very friendly with the kids. At 9:00, I was admittedly surprised so see families dining out in this part of Waikiki, but of course it was Saturday. The breakfast menu boasts of an all-you-can-eat pancake combo (refillable pancakes that is,) at $6.00 - reason to come back and visit this place. The place may look crowded from the outside, but don't be shy about checking in with the front. More than likely you won't have to wait more than 5 minutes tops. One thing that did set me off was the feel of cleanliness I got, or perhaps the lack thereof. I guess the most off-putting thing about our night was the smell of something eerily similar to cleaning solution emanating from the back kitchen. I'm hoping that it was my imagination. Otherwise, there is nothing exciting about the place that makes it stand out from say, your normal everyday Zippy's. A nice place, but that's as far as I can say.

Jeffrey R.

Vintage diner/coffee shop in the heart of Waikiki. We stopped in for a late night snack and dessert. Good, straightforward burgers and sandwiches. Decent slice of pie and enormous sundaes all for low prices. The service was friendly and helpful. The big problem was the limited parking in the Wailana garage.

DeAnna H.

What great place! I have been here for breakfast and dinner! Wait.. I had breakfast for dinner so does that count as breakfast or dinner? Oh hell it doesnt matter... The food has always been good and cheap. I made the mistake of getting all you can eat pancakes because i thought i could put a few hundred stacks away and only got through 3 damn cakes and they werent even that big. Now they were delish for sure but its pancakes for gods sake! They freakin expand in your damn belly. All in all Wailana is a great place to dine day or night and wont break your pocket book.

Mike N.

I have lived in Hawaii all my life and this was my first visit here. (just one of those things you never did) It was pretty good. I had the irish breakfast and it was pretty filly. 3 eggs, corn beef hash, hashbrowns, toast, juice and coffee for $11. My wife had the eggs benedict and the in-laws had the ahi special. They all looked pretty good. We also tried the deep fried ice cream which was pretty good too. The waitress was really friendly and helpful but the cashier was a grouch (middle age, oriental with glasses) which is kinda strange because all she does is ring up patrons while the waitresses do the real work. Anyway I never came because Waikiki is always a mess and I thought parking was hard but theres a lot of parking under (free with validation). Its open 24 hours so its good to come after a concert or something. Lots of room inside too.

Devin K.

My friends and I used to eat here ALOT... When we were drunk, most of the time.. Ask for Gene if you go late.. he is one of the best managers I have ever met. The food is average, but hey when you are blasted how bad can it be?? I asked a hostess what NOT to order and she said any seafood. I made my friend order some fish platter and he was mad at me for a few days.. I have probably been to Wailana 30+ times already and I have met quite a few characters, very interesting. If you love sandwiches I advise you try the French Dip w/ Au-Ju.

Craig I.

old school diner, right across the street from the hilton hawaiian village. good 24/7 joint to hit up for breakfast or lunch with reasonable prices. side note.... my 2.5 cents: if you rate a coffee house/diner such as this you cant base your rating as you would an alan wongs. you have to base it versus other similar restaurants.

Tom C.

Just across the street from the Hilton Village sits this subtle, easy-to-miss restaurant. Through it's plain white exterior wall, the Wailana Coffee House has plenty of comfortable seating and very friendly waiters. They serve breakfast all day with a wide menu of dinner items; it's nothing fancy, but the prices are pretty cheap. My girlfriend and I don't drink coffee, but there is always a long line out the door of the restaurant every morning with people lined up for it. She ordered a breakfast platter with bacon strips, eggs, toast, and pancakes. The pancakes were fantastic! They were massive, thick, fluffy, buttered discs of goodness. We don't really remember what the rest tasted like, but the pancakes were well worth it. I ordered one of their special teriyaki burgers, and it came with fries and unlimited access to the salad bar. The burger was good for being cheap, but I filled up on plate after plate of freshly cut, sweet pineapple from the salad bar. I would definitely go back here because it's a great, calm little place with friendly service, good food, and affordable prices.

Ted S.

This is my favorite spot in Waikiki for breakfast or the burger/salad bar combo. This is an old school diner that draws in a nice mix of locals and tourists. The menu offers a nice variety that will allow even the most picky eaters in your party something that will suit their taste. This is always our first stop after our arrival and check-in from the mainland. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner...doesn't matter...it's all good, and easy on the wallet!

K W.

I haven't eat here quite a while, I remember eating here frequently when I use to work at the ABC store in the old Waikikian Hotel, that was about 20 years ago. I order the burger, it was so delicious, juicy big fat patty. The only thing the waiters are inconsistent, because I came back the next day and order the same thing, except the waitress did not ask me if I prefer it well done or med and it did not come with fries. The waiter yesturday said it comes with fries, no subsitute. So I order a side of onion rings which was also delicious, real onions. Be sure to ask for exactly what you want because they don't make it the same or tell you. But overall I think the food was still good, I sat at the bar and the couple next to me had eggs benedict and that looked good too, also a lady across was having pancakes and yes they look fluffffy! hmmmmm, think I'm gonna eat there again today for the 3rd time.

Scott H.

A good alternative to the pricey IHOP next to it. But the food is served laden with butter all too often. Pancakes (hold the butter) and coffee are good though.

Allen H.

I herd about this place before eating here. We were seated immediately and the waitress and the rest of he staff were very attentive. We ordered the Jamboree breakfast with all you can eat pancakes. The price was very reasonable,definitely a great place to get a good meal for a reasonable price. Just one thing... Clean the air intake vent from over the table by the window. The dust bunnies are starting to pile up.

Shary G.

The French toast was wonderful. Warm Guava jelly inside each piece. Coconut syrup on top. Yum!

Vicky K.

It's a 24 hour coffee shop across street from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. You'll find tourist, kama'aina, Waikiki residents....who ever at this place. It's like a continental restaurant. Mushroom hamburger is dripping, juicy hot...Love that! Fried saimin satisfies my carb cravings. Friendly service, what's not to like.

Jocelyn M.

"not the best breakfast, not the worst" -Chuck K that about sums it up. the food isnt bad, but its not the greatest either. it was convenient cuz i was on the edge of waiks, but not necessarily my first choice. the waitresses are nice and it did its job.

Cassie P.

Ok here's the plan -- go surf all afternoon. go home and get ripped. go to wailana and get the meatloaf special for like $11. salad bar, meatloaf dinner and the best part- an ice cream sundae. ok the food is pretty forgettable, but it's a huge amount. just stick to the plan.

Karen V.

Great food, always open, great location. Good prices:) love their breakfast special, coconut syrup, berry syrup, burger special(comes with all you can eat salad bar). Salad bar is small but amazing!! The mile high ice cream pie is definitely the best desert. If you're in Waikiki, eat here!

John J.

Had dinner here. Ordered a sandwich and my ordered pancakes. They both were delicious. Prices were very reasonable across the street from hilton Hawaiian village. $4.00 Mai Tai's

Dustin H.

Ahhhmazing! This is your throwback old-school coffee shop slash diner from way back when! We went here at 10pm and had some really tasty diner food. The menu is a nice mix of traditional and local favorites. The servers seem like they've been there for ever and are super nice. The salad bar looks kinda like what I would imagine a 1964 picnic/potluck would look like. You can't go wrong here. Also, if you listen closely you'll hear the karaoke bar next door blasting out your favorites, cica 1978.

Amber M.

Great breakfast place! Had the Portuguese sweet bread French toast...yummy! The regular old house coffee was outstanding. Good, but not great service. Only drawbacks were the scrambled eggs were a tiny bit runny and the freakin' line to get in (but it did move fast).

Mary G.

I first ate at Wailana Coffee House when I was a kid with my parents and finally recently returned to Waikiki as an adult and just had to make a trip back to Wailana Coffee House. It's exactly the way I remembered it. I love the breakfast with the fried bananas and the oatmeal is like nothing I've ever had anywhere else. So good!!!

Ken W.

I had the eggs Benedict. Terrible. Poorly made Hollandaise, what appeared to be pressed, thin sliced turkey, and a partially burned English Muffin resulted a disappointing meal. My friend could not finish because the meat was too salty. If you have ever had really good Benedict, like the old Tahitian Lanai (with Banana Muffins) you will be disappointed with what they serve at Wailana. I don't mind paying the price if there is a fair return. Result, one star......

Lieutenant Commander Philanderer F.

Have breakfast here! Skip IHOP.

Angel R.

This place a must try. Its inexpensive and a great little spot for breakfast and lunch especially if you want to avoid the overprice Hotel food. Its like walking back in time. The Moco Loco is very good, had it w brown rice instead. They do have all you can eat pancakes.

Andy D.

It's hard to find a decent pancake these days. Most of what you get is too mushy or too tough, too bland, too salty, and just plain bad. Even when the pancakes are good, there's bad service and not enough syrup/sauce (like a certain famous place in Kailua) But fortunately at Wailana, you can get what are my favorite pancakes on the island at any time of day. They're open 24 hrs, 7 days a week.. Even better, all you can eat for $6. Theirs are the pinnacle of pancakedom. They're light and fluffy in the middle and still retain a slight crisp crust. And of course, they bring the syrups to your table including coconut syrup, which is a requirement when I eat pancakes. Their other breakfast food is good too. Eggs benedict were delicious. The non-breakfast food is so-so; I'd stick to pancakes.

Cliff S.

Breakfast good and simple. Wait staff is always pleasant and the bar attached has some decent cheap pupus too.

Joseph A.

Really fun atmosphere, lots of local people and tourists. The 60's decor is great! The waitstaff are really nice and very Hawaiian.

Page I.

The food here's pretty good, especially since prices are cheap for Waikiki (it cost us $25 to feed two adults). Service leaves something to be desired, however. We were seated quickly but had to wait 15-20 minutes before a waitress would even talk to us. They didn't offer any water refills and took longer than necessary to bring us the check. I ordered the Eggs Benedict ($8.95), really generous portion, and I like how it comes with turkey (pressed, not hand-carved) along with the Canadian bacon. Hollandaise sauce was acceptable but I think that they added the lemon juice a little too liberally. It was served with some good hash browns: fluffy on the inside, browned and crispy on the outside. I also ordered a side of corned beef hash, which I wasn't a fan of; the taste was all right but it had the appearance and texture of canned dog food. My partner-in-crime ordered French toast, eggs, and bacon; the scrambled eggs looked slightly runny (but some of you may like it that way), and they didn't even ask if he wanted the bacon chewy or crispy (it came out extra crispy, which shattered into pieces when he bit into it). The French toast was really good, however, fantastic with the boysenberry syrup. I would probably return for the cheap eats, parking's pretty horrendous, though, unless you're on a moped.

Dk N.

The restaurant is cheap. The breakfast seems to be the best, but the mai tais are pretty good, too. It's $3.75 after 3p.m. The pancakes are moist with three types of syrup: coconut, strawberry, and maple. Coconut syrup is kind of thick and creamy like; it looks like your putting hair conditioner on your pancakes. Not too bad, tho. You can't beat the price for the all-u-can eat pancakes, it's $6.99 w/ eggs and bacon. Don't try the oatmeal; it's weird. It's served cold with half and half creamer and apples & raisins on top. YUCK!! I think some people call it museli. Anyways, don't try it unless you want your ass to resemble a giant sack of cottage cheese. "Big Gerls"- this is your meal!!! Wow! Who puts half and half in cereal??? The restaurant is kind of simple looking and there are a tons folks from just about everywhere. Very touristy. My husband likes their salad bar. It's okay. The food is alright. "Nothin' fancee." Try it out, its cheaper than the hotel restaurants.

Betsy E.

First morning in Oahu, and we were all up at 5am cuz of the time difference and headed across the street to this spot. The pancakes are very fluffy. I recommend the macadamia pancakes with coconut syrup. I thought the eggs were a little runny, but next time I'll just ask for them "tight". The service was very quick and friendly. really great spot for families and kids. prices are OK for Waikiki. $51.00 with tip for a family of five, including two hungry teenagers. Unlimited pancakes is a nice deal. We are likely to hit this spot again before we leave.

Orlando M.

Walked in, ordered, ate and got out of there in about 30 minutes. Very quick and delicious food.

Lorna S.

WAILANA COFFEE HOUSE IS THE SHIZNIT! Portuguese sausage, rice and eggs was my favorite item at this coffee house. Considering how expensive it is to eat in Hawaii, this was a great discovery. This coffee house is across the street from the Hilton Hawaiian Village, where we stayed. We decided to try the food there since we'd be staying for a while. They also serve coconut syrup with the pancake orders which I heard was great. The service leaves a little to be desired, but you're not in there long enough for it to matter too much...it's not too bad. They are open 24/7, and there are always people in there. If you're going to be staying in the area, I'd suggest trying it for yourself. The food really is good, and it's reasonable.

Jenny T.

Came here for breakfast twice in a week. Oxtail soup was yummy and my picky daughter loved the kids pancake breakfast. It was under $3! The coconut syrup on the pancakes was so good too. If we didn't have a bazillion places bookmarked to try, I think we would be eating here once a day.

Michelle L.

this place brings back memories of my late night schnannigans when my friend first got her license. we were young and had nowhere better to go but here and stay out past midnight lol. pretty much since high school, i haven't frequent this place until recently. coworkers and i got plastered drinking leftover wine a party left behind. from what i remembered, my boss didn't want liliha bakery pancakes so we went to wailana. placed our orders and got our food pretty quickly. i got the lasagna; it was different than i imagined. it looked like it was thrown together when i ordered it since nothing was cooked thoroughly through. my friends salisbury steak was good (i was eating bits of it since he was too drunk to move) food wise i give it 3 stars but our waitress bumped it an extra one. she was SO patient with us and took good care of us incoherent people. we definitely left her a fat tip since we were just throwing money on the table. ps: boysenberry syrup rocks my socks.

Bailee W.

I am not ashamed to admit, I HEART WAILANA! Even though its in Waikiki, I still feel like its one of those "Old Hawaii" restaurants. Maybe its the local waitresses in those cheesy hawaiian print uniforms. This place has a great mix of locals and tourists and great mix of local and American food. I have gone here many a time, in trashy club clothes, at 2 am in the morning. There are really just a couple of options: Wailana or Sanoyas. I love them both... This place is HUGE and even if there is a line (as there sometimes is on weekend mornings) it moves pretty fast and you'll get seated in no time. In the night time hours (generally after the clubs have closed) I have NEVER waited for a table. The place is relatively clean and comfy and reminds me of an old fashioned diner. Favorite dishes -- FRIED SAIMIN, onion rings and hash browns. The saimin is sometimes hit or miss -- usually a hit, since I've asked for "extra sauce" recently. Onion rings and hash browns -- soooo greasy but soooo good. Doesn't help when they give you just 1 napkin to wipe the grease :T The pancakes are delish. Salad bar looks good -- not gourmet by any means, but its decent for the price. I've tried the burger before and it came out really dry. I love this place because although (as other Yelpers have mentioned) nothing is truly exceptional, everything is decent and the portions are great for the price. I never leave dissatisfied. Mmmmm. And I heard Senator Dan Inouye has a place in the building!!! I keep hoping I'll run into him one of these days....

Nazia S.

this place had a long line and i have no idea why. the food was not good at all! i'm guessing because it was located in between a lot of hotels so tourists could easily get to it. the food was not worth the wait or the price, if you're thinking of going here turn around now while you still have the chance!

Fused E.

Summary: More a 3.5 because the food was more than OK - it was *good*!! Service was great. Review: Close to my hotel and in walking distance to Ala Moana Shopping Center. The service was good. The Food was really good. The ambiance felt a little like an *old* denny's or IHOP. However, overall it was a great breakfast place given the location and food. And best of all, its open 24hrs!!! So, if you've been out for that late night party and you got the munchies...here's a great place to stop in! If you're looking for a Denny's or IHOP but don't want to go to one, then come here!!

Devon S.

Southern United States is the land of truck stops. The streets and highways are littered with the greasiest of eaterys, enough to make Jared from Subway cry like a baby. Being from there, i have grown up on thick sliced bacon, country ham, and omelettes so cheesy, it merges back together when you cut it with your fork. So anytime i come across a really good greasy spoon, i gotta give it props. This place was complete with large pancakes, good gravy, 4 different types of syrup, and even a smart aleck waitress that jawed back and forth with us in pidgeon. This place definately felt like home. Like Michelle L said in her post, food-wise, i give the place 3 stars. As there really isnt that much to breakfast food, but our waitress made the experience worth the extra one star easy. If you get hungry late night in the waikiki area, check this place out. Bring your appetite and your sense of humor.

Yuko A.

The restaurant reeked of something really gross and when we brought to our table it hadn't even been wiped down. The waitress took our order after like 15 minutes and then came by and told us (45 min later) that it had somehow been canceled and the chefs were rushing our orders. I ordered a grilled ham and cheese which came with a slice of tomato and one piece of lettuce (both which were still wet with water) and was incredibly oily. My sister ordered a french toast which was very bland and she was doing her best to make it somehow edible by drenching it with the syrups at the table. Mid way through our meal the waitress came telling us she was going on break and that someone else would take over. Pretty ridiculous.

Amber W.

The food may not be 5-stars while sober and feeling great, but when you're either drunk as hell or in the early stages of an epic hangover, this may be the best food you've ever eaten. French toast with bacon and hash browns for the win! But their coffee is excellent no matter what condition you're in! Edited to add: Tip #1: sit at the counter if there's a line. Even when there are 30 people lined out onto Ala Moana (literally in the crosswalk, sometimes!) there are usually 2-3 seats at the counter. The service is also best there. Tip #2: the Wailana bar is totally sketchy but I think it would be a great place for a secret rendezvous. On Friday nights they have karaoke. Every night they have old drunk people.

A L.

This place came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. I was seated right away, even during the busy breakfast rush. The food is awesome. I ordered the 3 egg omelet, ham, cheese, mushrooms and sausage with a side of hash browns. The omelet is bigger than your head, just massive. Come prepared to eat! The food was great, service is first class. Can't wait till my next visit.

asia h.

Oh! My! God! Never, ever again!!! Maybe it is a good breakfast/lunch place, but don't ever, EVER go there for dinner. Not even when it's so late that all the other eateries are closed and you cannot think of anything better. Made this mistake once and it was by far the worst dining-out experience in my life. The one where your food arrives, you start eating and after first bite you start wondering where is the door and how to sneak out without paying and without making the waiters/chefs/owners feel bad. Funny enough, our waiter wasn't at all surprised when we ask for check leaving full plates behind... must have seen it before :) Don't recommend the place, absolutely hated the food and will never, under no circumstance give it another shot, not even for breakfast/lunch. Sorry Wailana, I respect my own body too much.

Rey T.

If, for some reason, Liliha Bakery were packed at the time you wanted to go there, this is a great alternative. I've never had to wait here for more than 5-10 minutes for a booth seat...and those were only times we weren't seated immediately. Service here shines! On more than one occasion, I have been served by the wackiest servers I have seen in any state. They're the type to call you 'honey' and mean it. They are incredibly hard-working and prompt. For my money, Wailana serves the smoothest Kona coffee I have ever tasted. Not that I go to a lot of places, it's just the smoothest of the places I've been to. Apparently, this comes to Wailana as a liquid concentrate. And they add water to it. And love. How about that. They, too, have enormous pancakes that are as fluffy as they are hard to finish completely! Although I've never ordered the omelets, I hear they're flavorful and moist.

Chris K.

I go here entirely for the the all you can eat pancakes with 2 eggs and 2 pieces of bacon for $6.50. It a ridiculous meal that I can get stupid full on for little money. The coconut syrup is ridiculous, and the pancakes are as hot and fluffy as you can imagine. The service is usually pretty good. The salad bar is pretty tasty as well. I really enjoy the raspberry dressing and sweet bread croutons. Anytime I waiver from either of those choices I am pretty disappointed and usually regret not getting pancakes.

Steph G.

This place is so cute. My boyfriend and I stayed a couple doors down at the Aqua Palms. We went here for breakfast almost every day that we were here, as opposed to the IHOP which was next door. The prices are very reasonable (1bout 6$ for a belgian waffle or endless pancake breakfast). They are open 24 hours, but we went for breakfast only. The ladies that work here are great. And the decor is very retro diner. But they have great food and quick and attentive service. Our waitress would refill our drinks without fail, and check to see how we were doing. I love this place and would definitely recommend to people staying in the area. It's much better than the overpriced Starbucks and poor quality of the IHOP. They also offer validated parking in the lot next door, but most people I assume would be walking here.

Ken K.

Good place to go if you are staying close. Good food friendly help. Fair island prices.. discount for Aquatic Palms guests. This was our favorite place to eat for the first leg of our stay...

Dee M.

I enjoyed the all you can eat pancakes special which included eggs and bacon for only $5.95. Who can complain about such affordable prices, especially in Hawaii where everything seems to be over priced? Pancakes were big and fluffy, the coffee was delicious and my waitress was extremely nice and accomodating. The line to get in was pretty long but if you're willing to sit at the bar you can walk right in and receive immediate serv&ice.

Dan V.

We got seated right away, and the waitresses were very nice, but didn't speak english that well but understand you. We got our food in 5 minutes. I got the all you can eat pancakes ($6.35) with to sausages and some scrambled eggs. The pancakes and sausages were amazing, but the eggs were watery and didn't have much of a taste. The food made my party and I very full very quickly. Service and surroundings were fine, and I didn't notice anything negative about the place. If the person paying is 55 or over you get a 10% discount for the whole group. I suggest this place to anyone at anytime of the day.

Jessica C.

Great alternative to eating at the Hilton Hawaiian Village! This place gets packed in the morning so try and get there early. I don't think I've had a bad cup of coffee in Hawaii so definitely try the coffee and the Portuguese Sweet Bread French Toast! Loved it and I'll definitely come back for more. As for the steak and eggs, I'd pass...the steak is thin and the portion isn't very big. Alternatively, they have all you can eat pancakes that were pretty fluffy for something ridiculous, like $6.50!

Miss D.

If this place wasn't in business, I think I would have starved by now. I love their endless salad bar (which comes with most meals) and their blue cheese dressing. The lettuce is hit or miss, with it being best after 5:30pm. For Families and Vacationers: Wailana is the perfect place to grab a quick meal. Two people can eat well for under $20. It has variety galore, and will definitely have something your children will eat. It is a diner, so we're not talking fine dining. However the food is satisfying and the portions are huge! It's 24 hours. Do I have to say more? Few places happily welcome your wild and loud party , all ordering $5.95 "all you can eat pankakes" at 4 in the morning.

Mike K.

Visited two mornings in a row for breakfast. We were staying nearby at the Hilton Hawaiian Village (across the street). First morning I ordered the Hawaiian breakfast-corned beef hash, two eggs, toast. My wife ordered the "special" consisting of two eggs, two bacon, and all the pancakes you can eat for $5.75. Can't beat that! The coffee wasn't the best, but the service was pretty good on our first visit. A bit slower on the second but they were a bit more busy that time in their defense. We both ordered the "special" on the second day. Pancakes, are some of the best I have had, and they come with a trio of syrups, maple, boysenberry and of course, coconut! Cant beat the prices. Decent food, Decent service. Especially the the location that you are in. Oh, I almost forgot, they have a liquor license so that bloody mary to cure the Mai Tai hangover is just 2 words away! Aloha!

Chris L.

Marginal. If you want a marginal place that happens to be a local favorite then Wailana Coffee House is the place for you. Marginal because the food is marginal. But you wouldn't know it by the number of locals and tourists packing the place for dinner. The place was so crowded, you'd think they were giving the food away. This place only gets one star from me because of the salad bar's sanitation problems. First, the sneeze guard is so high that most people just poke their heads under the thing and breathe and cough all over the food. During our meal at a table 8 feet from the salad bar, I saw no fewer than 4 people return to the all-you-can-eat salad bar with their dirty dishes. That means their germs and bacteria are passed on to the rest of the customers. Also, a man dropped a set of tongs on the ground and they wound up in the salad bowl. Waiters and waitresses clear your table and other's tables and then deliver your drinks with their contaminated fingers touching the rim of your glass. That's a good way to spread illness. Food servers should only handle glasses on the lower 2/3 of the glass. That's pretty standard in places that have it together. This place would be great if they'd pay attention to the little details that keep the public healthy. We survived but I don't think we'll try that place again.

Ashley G.

open 24 hours and right next door to the aqua plams and across the way from the hilton. came here a couple of times during our stay. the pancakes were delish! and great with the coconut syrup!! and the broasted chicken...omg so good! esp after a night of drinking!! the service is pretty good and the serve alcohol from the lounge!

Sandi W.

24 hours coffee house is a great help when you get up 3 in the morning and hungry. I can drown myself in the yummy coconut syrup!!!

Jeff M.

This seemed like a more local dive than a tourist trip. No pretension. An IHOP-like atmosphere. Fast service. Your usual breakfast choices. And spam. Spam, spam, spam. I remember the place. But it wasn't memorable.

Erich D.

This place is good for breakfast or brunch any time of day and especially if you are on a budget. It's very cheap, good and open 24-7. You can't beat all you can eat pancakes with eggs and bacon for under $6!

Lndn O.

I enjoy eating here during the after hours. The "all you can eat" pancake special is my addiction over here. Perhaps this is a reason why the next day, I can't fit into my board shorts.

Liz B.

We found our way in for happy hour while waiting to check into our hotel. $2 domestics, $3.75 longboards and Mai Tais. Not bad at all. In fact, if you're there past noon I would bypass the diner part and order in the bar for better service and a laid back environment. Came back for breakfast a couple times as they were right by the hotel and very inexpensive compared to most breakfast options in the area. The first day we split a stack of coconut and pineapple pancakes (they list these seperately, but you can get two+ additions mixed for a buck and some change). Pancakes are kind of standard, but hot damn were these good - soft, buttery, delicious, and huge. If you're an eater, go for the all you can eat and enjoy your food coma. I was a little disappointed by the promosing coconut syrup which tasted more like a milky simple syrup with a hint of coconut, but those cakes stand of their own. The omelet I had on our next trip, not so much. It took them two attempts, both times they got the order wrong but at least it was something I could eat the second time so I did. It was stuffed with way more celery than anything else, serving its purpose as a cheap filler and overall pretty underwhelming. The toast and jam that came with was the best part of that meal. Stick with the sweet stuff. Service was kind of spotty. The bartender was on point, but service in the diner was excellent until we got our food and then they completely disappeared until well after we finished both times. Expect a wait if you show up after 8:30 or 9, but they turn over pretty fast. Decent food, killer price. Wailana is one of the best options in the area for a quick bite to eat on the cheap.

Julia C.

Being totally new in Hawaii this was one of the first places I went to since I live a minute away from it. I don't know why anyone would have anything other than breakfast here since they serve it 24/7 and it's much better than their dinners/lunches. Though the BLT I ordered once was ok, definitely don't bother with other stuff like fish n' chips. Ok on to the breakfast! I have tried most of the combos but I seemed to have settled on the French toast, eggs, bacon combo. When the toast comes stuffed with guava jelly, how could you not get addicted?? Also, the all-you-can-eat pancakes, macademia pancakes and the Irish breakfast are great as well. They always ask how well you want your eggs done and since I like mine well done, I never had an issue with them being undercooked. At first, there was way too much butter on my toast but recently they bring it on the side. You also get three choices for the syrup: coconut, berry and regular. Oh and you have to try the mai tai!! Granted, up until Hawaii I just never tried a mai tai before (not a fan of overly sweet drinks) but this one is pretty amazing. Hits you like a truck too, and I can hold my liquor well so I was very surprised. I ordered it from the restaurant, not the creepy looking bar though.

Ryohei K.

After long day, this place is decent place to grab a something to eat. (I'm sure this place is GREAT after a night of drinking). I had a hamburger and it was good. Nothing special; just plain ol' hamburger that you would expect from this type of place. Service was slow, however, and waitress were not as attentive as I thought. For the price, I guess I can't expect too much. :) If you are staying at Hawaiian Village and needs a quick grab, but do not feel like hitting ABC store, I would recommend this place.

C O.

Quick service, decent food, expansive menu, affordable prices. If I actually liked breakfast I'd probably me more enthusiastic about Wailana--but my wife is quite the fan of their pancakes. In all honesty, Wailana is basically a local version of Denny's. If you are expecting more than that, you'll likely be disappointed. For parking, snag one of the public spots behind the Ilikai and walk over--the garage downstairs is a bit too tight for most cars!

Katie M.

Great breakfast! The pancakes are unbelievable -- light, fluffy, yummmmm!!!! I love the variety of syrups -- my fave is a combo of the coconut and maple. There are lines in the morning, but usually go by pretty quickly. I don't know why people go to the IHOP down the street, but if it keeps them out of the Wailana line... Bottom line: Awesome pancakes - you won't be disappointed!

Frances B.

Good food, good price, good service and a very traditional Hawaiian feel. This place was right across the street from where my husband and I stayed while in Oahu. Breakfast is on average $6-$8, and lunch is the same. For dessert, we had the Hawaiian fried ice cream, which is vanilla ice cream covered in what Looks like a potato, but tastes like a donut on the outside. Absolutely delicious and would recommend this place to tourists looking for an affordable, simple place to eat.

Tanny Y.

Huge Denny's!! haha at least that's how I see this place. They are open always!! Love it!! I ordered the pancake special, which came with three pancakes, two bacon, two eggs. Mmm the pancake are so soft and delicious it beats Denny's for sure!! $6.45 We also ordered the chicken burger. I didn't get a chance to eat it, but my girlfriend devoured the entire thing. So I'm guessing that's a Good sign. Not to mention both of us weren't really talking. Now, you know when it's good food, you shut the hell up and just eat! haha!! Too bad our waiter was a bit odd. He was nice, but he rubs me the wrong way. Dude, seems like he was ready to break any minute. So I was glad we ate in 10 minutes and flew out of there. Uh uh... I was not going to wait around and get stabbed. haha oh no worries... the area is decent. I'm just saying... dude looked scary. haha

Peter L.

Eggs Benedict is great. The turkey breast is an interesting addition. Large portions. Come hungry.

Shep G.

I love this place, the lady's that work here are fantastic. Always smiling and happy (at least they fake it well maybe?) the food is pretty basic but I roll in here most times alone..... which means I can go in the back way, around the line of folks waiting with large family's, and just sit at the counter. Some fresh Papaya and a quick breakfast is a blessing from the gods some mornings, YA?

Paulina N.

we were starving and tired! we ordered the moby dicks fish and chips. neal was our server, and man HE WAS ON POINT!!!! EXCELLENT SERVICE! he was refilling our waters, checking up on us, and nice and just downright awesome. i really didnt expect such good service at a place like this, but it was great!!! PORTIONS ARE GINORMOUS! THANK YOU NEAL! :)

Water Snob J.

Great deal for all-you-can-eat pancakes (with sides!). So much food that I never finished the first helping. The wait was never as long as the line looked. Ate here several times during our November '09 stay. Water Snob says: Thumbs down for icky water; order a (tasty) lemonade instead.

Colbert M.

Best place for Eggs Benedict in Honolulu! The family meals are an outstanding value. This place has been around for decades and still has the same friendly atmosphere and satisfying menu of offerings 24 hours a day!

Kat N.

It's a 24-hour diner with food, prices and service similar to Denny's but the food is slightly better than Denny's. We ordered the NY steak and it came out perfectly medium rare - good beef taste and not tough. We also had fried chicken and it was good. Both meals came with salad bar and I was glad to get some veggies and fresh pineapples with my meal. There was also jello and some potato/macaroni salad at the bar. Not a bad place for a late-night meal or cheap breakfast (I often saw long lines for breakfast in the morning which isn't surprising since it's probably the cheapest in that area).

Rebecca S.

pure awesomeness. where else can you go for a night of bizarre karaoke (go and you'll know what I mean) with $3 stiff mai tais, and then return the next morning for a huge breakfast with endless piping hot coffee? a classic.

Chevis H.

I've came here 2 times, the first was right after prom & we was all starving so the meal tasted good. since it tasted good I was like, "aiight, les' go another time." so my girlfriend & friends went their last night & some of us wasn't too pleased. I ordered their Hamburger Steak topped with Brown Gravy entree which came with soup or salad, & toast but instead they gave me white bread cuhz they ran out of toast, & ice cream sundae. I honestly hated their Hamburger Steak. it was the worst I've ever tasted. it was super dry & had little bit gravy. the picture is what I looked at, & it was definitely not how it looked. a few of my friends ordered the same meal as me & wasn't pleased either. I recommend you ordering something else, idk what but just don't order their Hamburger Steak entree.

Pamela S.

I set out from my hotel to get a late lunch when it suddenly began pouring rain. At which point I found myself outside Wailana Coffe House. ordered the mahimahi sandwich and they were happy to cook it without the breading. sandwich with fries were very good, service was excellent (got drink refills without even having to ask). Total paid $10.64. A steal in Waikiki.

Scot K.

This is a local's place in a tourist area. I've been here several times on recent trips and usually get mistaken for a local. The food is good with large portions and they have local favorites like spam, eggs and rice. They also have the old coffee house standbys of pancakes and eggs benedict. The service was excellent, but maybe it was because I'm not an obnoxious tourist. Again this is a local's place in a tourist area, so relax and enjoy laid back style of Hawaii.

josh v.

8/7/2010 Sleepless Weekend Day Two: Entry Two Where would we go to end this perfect night? Wailana Coffee House. We sat at the bar, waiting to be serviced. I got my usual at Likelike Drive Inn on Ke'eaaumoku. I figured I try it, since I never been here since....? We waited patiently. We were actually mute. Not one peep. I guess we was that hungry. I finished my Sprite and our waitress got me another one. She gave it to me by sliding it towards me. She must be having a bad night. Our food comes and my friend asks for more napkins. She gives him a snide look, walks away and says "Just one moment!" in harsh tone with her back turned to us. Still, we thought nothing of it, we just that hungry. Every time I needed a refill, she would come by without me asking and fill it up but she would keep sliding the cup to me. I started to get irritated. One of my friends has a killer sweet tooth and wanted to order dessert. While he was looking at the dessert menu, our waitress brings our bill. Wow. You serious? Ok, she was definitely having a bad night and wanted us out of there. She didn't have to ruin our night....

David H.

Excellent diner. Loved the macadamia nut pancakes, and the coffee was surprisingly good. Breakfast would be a notch better if real maple syrup were available.

Wayde F.

Why do I go to Wailana Coffee House you ask? One, because it's friggin CHEAP...and second...I'm probably DRUNK...HELLO PEOPLE!!!! Why else would you go here? Because of the AMAZING SERVICE and 5 COURSE DINNER EXTRAVAGANZA? Maybe it's the AWESOME out of date ambient interior decorating? Perhaps it's the INSANELY INCREDIBLE SALAD BAR beyond your wildest dreams? I DOUBT it's any of those... What I DON'T doubt is you are here for some cheap grindz that fill da belly anytime of the day or you have no where else to be or sober up at 4:00AM in the morning then with a endless cup of joe to wake u TFU! Yeah you can go to Denny's in Waikiki or several other spots, but it's just not as fun because the weirdo's that show up here at all hours of the night are well worth the stories you are going to tell for weeks to come. This place gets 5 stars...why? Because it does what it's suppose to do...FEED YEAH FACE with ONO CHEAP BREAKFAST GRINDZ and sober you A$$ up with endless coffee so you don't go driving home drunk and kill someone. If you go to a place that does what's suppose to do you get 5 stars people...What more is there to say...Ahhh...there is plenty to say because we naturally have some crack heads who wrote some wonderful 1 & 2 star reviews on Wailana....You didn't think I was going to pass on these morons did you? Ahh, lets start with the Cali Girl...SERIOUSLY...your first meal in Hawaii? Of all the places...Did you go for cheap food? Did you show up at 4am drunk? NO YOU DIDN'T...o no...she ordered the salad bar...there you go, you know she hasn't been here before...She went into this place knowing nothing about it, yet she leaves giving it a 1 star review. She doesn't know her head from her Puka...she says the food and service was good yet because it needs renovation she gives it one star? Another reviewer with only 4 reviews says she was forced to eat here because she worked late and this was the only place open...ahhh SHUT UP!...Eat at home then if you're going to bi@ch about it! This one friggin idiot gives Wailana 2 stars because the staff replenishing the salad bar wasn't speaking English to each other...ARE YOU F$%^ING SERIOUS? I'm not kidding, a guy said this in his review! Hey buddy, come over here and talk to me...When I'm done with you I promise, you won't be speaking English either, in fact I don't think you will be able to speak at all! I leave you with this last crack head review...This one doped out broad says she will never, ever eat here again and tells everyone else to stay away, MIND YOU SHE CAME HERE FOR DINNER, which we all know is a NO NO....If you had been ignorant enough to eat here for dinner in the first place....YOU DESERVE WHAT YOU GOT...CRAP! I continue to write in my reviews the constant butchery Yelp reviewers lay upon defenseless businesses who don't deserve to be back slapped. The accountability, arrogance and ignorance of the lack of knowledgeable reviewers blows my mind! If businesses had the ability to sue over false statements and lies about their businesses these reviewers would take more care in what they say. Sometimes I wonder if these people just write bulls#$% just to go back and read their own crap. It's true that you never do smell your own S#%T so I'm here to tell these reviewers that they STINK! If you don't know what you're talking about SHUT YOUR MOUTH and find something better to do with your worthless time. If you have issue with my statements come on down to Wailana....I'm sitting window side next to the salad bar with a bowl of cottage cheese for you...I got all day and night...I'm on a coffee high...trust me...that's not a good thing for you.

Kim M.

The only thing I will eat here is breakfast, because no one can screw up breakfast. Anything else, I refuse to eat. I used to live by this place and I worked late so I was forced a lot of times to eat here, and to be honest the majority of the plates are gross. Breakfast food was alright...

Vanessa V.

Great place for an affordable delicious breakfast!!

Mark O.

The Wailana Coffee House is one of my favorite Oahu breakfast spots. Try the Macadamia Nut pancakes and if you like syrup be sure to sample the coconut syrup. And, if you prefer a more traditional "mainland" breakfast, you won't find a better meal anywhere on the island. Good food, great prices, and friendly service makes this a favorite for locals and tourists alike.

Lucija K.

First visit... Cons: soft boiled eggs barely cooked at all. Pros: Macadamia pancakes meet expectations and the bacon is not overcooked. The price, of course, is crazy cheap considering one is in Honolulu. Love the animated waitresses. Second visit... Cons: scrambled eggs ALSO lack a certain degree of being cooked. Pros: Didn't come for eggs but for inexpensive all-you-can-eat pancakes, which once again meet expectations, and the bacon is still not overcooked. I still love the animated waitresses. But geez, what a waste of eggs! But will I gladly return to Wailana the next time I find myself in Honolulu? You bet.

Liezl S.

went here a few times during vacay. when you start getting tired of restaurants, it's nice to find a place you want to try more things at. the best thing I had here was their fried chicken. moist and tasty! also if you have room, mile high ice cream pie!

Sara Q.

best french toast i've ever had came from this place. guave stuffed french toast. it doesn't get any better cause one i love french toast and two i love guava jam. when i came, my french toast was cooked perfectly and i hung on every single bite. each bite oozed with jam and i wished they never ran out. i also got to taste the mac nut pancakes.. they were cooked SUPER fluffy and i smeared my slice with coconut syrup.. mouth watering goodness. everything else was just ehhh.. but then again i didn't order my friends food and i didn't have to eat everything they had either. so as far as the wailana coffee house goes, BUENO on the guava stuffed french toast and bueno on the mac nut pancakes. not so sure about everything else.

Becky S.

great dinner that serves breakfast 24-7! while visiting Honolulu, I had breakfast here twice, so that is what my review will cover: -if you order toast, beware that they slather on the butter! I should have requested butter on the side. it was so soaked in butter that I could not finish it :-/ -friend had the eggs Benedict and LOVED it! -the hash browns are yummy, crunchy and you get a large portion -the coffee is TERRIBLE :( it tasted burnt -fresh fruit is always a winner :)

Grandmarshall B.

Big portions, small taste. Price is moderate. Coffee tastes pretty good, service is pretty fast and friendly. I had the hash breakfast which was really mushy and not as crispy as I would have liked. My cousins breakfast was a traditional breakfast which looked really good.

stephani b.

What can I say this place is good! It's kinda a Hawaiian Denny's type thing. I had a Moco Loco and my bf had the meatloaf...both yummy. You're not gonna beat the prices for Waikiki. They're open 24hrs. The wait staff was real friendly. They're in walking distance from most of the hotels in Waikiki. There's a cute little karaoke bar attached I never heard karaoke in Japanese as a main-lander it did make me smile. I highly recommend this place it gets your tummy filled for a good price.

veesa a.

Been coming here since I was 5, so this place definitely has some good memories. I suggest the Egg's Bennedict, Loco Moco, Fried Chicken, or the Reuben's Grill Sandwich ;)

Stephanie S.

This place is the best! I always dream about their muesli. Their muesli is loaded with apples and has macadamia nuts on top. All of the food is good here. It's a very quiet and relaxing place in the late evening. Good for reading a book or studying if you're a student. It was my study zone many nights. Make sure to get the Spam well done if you don't like it mushy. The service is always good too. Friendly women on staff. It gets very busy for breakfast on the weekends, so go very early or go in the late morning around 11:30.

Joshua C.

I know, I know, it's one of the last bastions of 24/7 greasy spooness... ...if I'm being honest though, I've been here many times and not once has it been because I was excited about the food. I'd probably give three stars, but....this place is the only one (other than Omakase Sushi restaurants where its okay) that I've seen a server literally tell a person what they were going to order and eat. A few years ago, while grabbing a bite with a friend, the waitress told her that she'd be having the Pastrami sandwich...and being to stunned to complain, she did.

Tastebud S.

They had a small all you can eat salad bar which has only green salad, dressing, pineapple, jello, pudding, and I believe two other item. Tried the oatmeal which was very nasty. It was served cold with half-and-half milk, apple, raisin, and nuts. It tasted like the oat was not fully cooked, kind of dried, and gritty. Not how I know oatmeal taste. French toast wasn't really appetizing to me. It was jelly filled. Didn't realized that this was how they make there French toast here. Couldn't stomach eating it all. Not use to having jelly inside my French toast. Meat loaf was okay but a little bit too salty for my taste. Fruit punch was a little on the pale side and it proved it on the taste. It tasted like it was a little bland. Coffee was okay. I prefer 100% kona coffee. It was hard to get seated, no one was at the front. Even tried calling first before coming but it took 7-10 rings before anyone answered. And then at that they said you could not book a reservation. My only opinion is that I would not go back for this and other reasons.

Mickey M.

Great coffee shop food and a relief from hotel prices. Food's not fancy but don't confuse simple with low quality. The place is a little beat up but hey, it's a coffee shop and the prices are right. If you want fancy, eat at the hotel.

Shay F.

Not for me. Sometimes my friends and I end up here after a night out, but otherwise I wouldn't go.

Mitchell F.

This place was great! I ordered the chicken for breakfast. I've seen the line for this place out the door and around the corner. Luckily there was no wait when I went. Service was good.

Nelson W.

Good food, not great food. There seems to be a line every day here after about 10 am. That's probably caused by two things: 1) The food is pretty good, and it's a comfortable place to eat. 2) This is one of the few places I've been to in Waikiki where the prices don't make me flinch. There is a lounge that is attached that has a fun tiki theme and a full bar. They have karaoke and about 10 TV's in this place. We watched the Super Bowl here, and it was great. Good crowd without being packed. Good drink specials, and the pupu menu is excellent. My travelling companions insisted that I mention their Mai Tai. We had a few in a few places around Waikiki, and theirs stood out. Furthermore it wasn't over priced. Furthermore, I'm confident that at least 1/3 of the crowd were locals, and not tourists. That certainly says something to me.

Lauren S.

The service is good and there's a Japanese dude who kinda looks like David Bowie. It's kind of awesome. Oh yeah and all the food is pretty good. It's great for late night dining, or just in the middle of the day.

Brian A.

Unless you are looking for bulk food at a reasonably low price, give this place a miss, at least for dinner. The burger was ok, standard fare, the curly fries were hard and overdone. My wife's chicken snack was just out of the cooker, but was hard, dry and tasteless. We had never eaten here before,and will never bother again. My advice would be to spend a few dollars more and get some real food somewhere else. This is no reflection on the staff who were attentive and helpful.

David T.

Visited here on my last trip. Had the fish sandwich. Was very good and reasonably priced. Not a bad place for cheap eats near the Hilton or Doubletree.

Jay N.

This place is awesome! My perspective: Japanese local Kauai boy that spent most of his summers on Oahu with grandma/grandpa, traveled often to Japan (20+ times) to visit his other grandma/grandpa and for work and moved to the Washington state for college. Giving it 5-stars but please read why... The food isn't 5-star in itself. I've read some of the the neg reviews here and can say that I know the difference between a fast food joint, a Denny's, Keoki's, a Daniel's Broiler, Roy's, sushi to melt your mouth, local plate lunches, fine French dining (been to France), etc. But I gotta tell you that in Waikiki, especially after plunking down $100 easily at one of the Hilton Hawaiian Village restaurants, that this is a jewel. Not many places have this combo of food and price. Just got 2 meatloafs, rice, veggies, soup, dinner rolls, bottomless soft drinks, and sundae for ~$12 after tax--and I'm stuffed! What puts the cherry on top is the friendly Aloha spirit. After coming back home and witnessing some of the changes, it's nice to back to a place like this and have a friendly wait staff asking how you're doing, taking your order quickly, refilling your water and soft drink, etc. My main waitress was Addy but the other people were quick to fill in for while she helped other customers. Definitely going back there again.

Madeline M.

I noticed this place across from our hotel, and was amused it was a coffee house AND lounge. We walked over and noticed if we got there after 10, there was a line. The first day I ordered the French toast with a pocket of guava jelly, and split the banana pancakes with coconut syrup. Heaven! I'm in Heaven!!

Steve S.

When I was little, we would go to the Wailana Coffee House everyday for breakfast when were were on Oahu. We always stayed at the hotel across the street, so it was convenient and inexpensive. And we were kids, so finding a place we would eat could be pretty hard. Thanks to Yelp, I was able to rediscover this place after 20 years. There was a huge line out the door, but it moved pretty quickly. I was so excited. I vaguely remembered some kind of egg foo young omelet I adored when I was like 7. Sure enough, they still had the omelet. And it was still pretty damn good. Sure, this place is a greasy spoon, but its a good greasy spoon. And they have all you can eat pancakes. How can you resist?

Nicole L.

It's got to be a Wakiki institution for the early breakfast or late supper. There's always a line at this restaurant. We gave up one morning trying to get a table for breakfast. Then we tried again this time I was so enticed by the three drumsticks meal haha it was bad but I had this crazy craving for greasy fried chicken!! They were delicious even for breakfast!! Lightly coated and fried perfectly! The service was great the waitress warned me about wait for drumsticks but was ok with getting whatever I wanted she was soooo sweet!! Except for the weird smell in the restaurant I'll totally go there again!

Gina M.

Guava French toast and coconut syrup,hmmmm. Service a little slow but not bad considering we were there so late.

Cheryl P.

NO! Do not step foot into this place! I had the "BROASTED" chicken and it did not taste good! The vegetables were probably frozen but I guess I shouldn't expect any less. The pineapple juice was overpriced and was served in such a tiny glass! Bleh. Sorry Wailana, the only thing decent was that you're open 24 hours.

Liz T.

Delicious coconut pancakes! Great, unlimited coffee. Very reasonably priced for the area. A great "last meal" to remember my trip!

Angela D.

Our hotel was next door and had breakfast everyday we were in Waikiki. Get there early b/c they fill up quick. The service was great and so was the food. Just try it!!

James B.

The coconut syrup was great on the French toast.

Lester A.

Ok, after reading a few reviews here maybe i should give this place another chance. Cuz the roast beef sandwich i ordered was like the singing in the karaoke bar, horrible. The mashed potatoes tasted like sand and the bread they used for the sandwich tasted like they took it from a close by middle school cafeteria. The worst meal i had in Hawaii by far.

James H.

"this coffee is fantastic" i said to the waitress... "what is it?" "Maxwell House" she replied in a thick japanese accent. the best cup of Maxwell house i've ever freaking had.

Marianna K.

This diner has friendly and efficient service with good quality food for a very reasonable price. For breakfast, I highly recommend their boysenberry syrup on just about anything that merits syrup. I also loved that they served me a lovely mai tai for breakfast and packed me a delicious lunch to go.

Randy J.

All I have to say is $6.35 all you can eat pancakes with 2 eggs and 2 slices of bacon. For an additional $1.25 you can get the specialty pancakes (macadamia nut). Line was out the door but it was not a long wait. Our waitress was really friendly and service was fast. Being down in Waikiki we had to park a couple of blocks away in a parking garage. 3 kinds of syrup traditional maple flavored, boysenberry and coconut. The macadamia nut pancakes with the coconut syrup are worth the trip. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the bacon was crispy.

Sheron C.

This is not a swanky brunch place. It is a traditional, breakfast place. So if you are looking for some pretentious breakfast foods, don't go to Wailana. If you want an awesome, filling, tasty breakfast - then hit up Wailana. I love their breakfast platter (under $7) with eggs, bacon and all you can pancakes which is served all day!! Yummy and convenient - definitely a do!!

Rebecca O.

We had read the reviews on Yelp and since it was right next to our hotel and we got 10% off with our hotel card we decided to try it. My husband order the Teriyaki Burger Combo and I ordered the Broasted Chicken Meal. Both meals came with the "All You Can Eat" Salad Bar. The salad bar looked good but ended up not being that great. It had a mixed green salad, croutons, dressings, jello, fruit (mainly pineapple with a couple apple slices), macaroni salad, carrot salad, bean salad and another type of salad. The macaroni salad tasted bland and the pineapple smelled funny and tasted odd. On the plus side the carrot and green salad was good. We got our meals pretty fast but they ended up not being that great either. My husbands burger tasted like it was frozen and he didn't like it. My chicken was good and moist but the veggies were not fresh. Finally we get up to the register to pay and they won't give us the 10% off because it's Easter. That stinks especially since I don't celebrate Easter. Bottom line we won't be returning for dinner again. Maybe their breakfasts are better. Pros Inexpensive Good Service Close to Hotels Cons Food Not Great Bathroom Needed a Good Cleaning Dated Decor You Can Hear the Lousy Karaoke Singers from the Bar Area

Vinh L.

Loved the coconut syrup with my pancakes. I had the all you could eat pancakes and ate bits and pieces off of the group I was with. The Portuguese bread was tasty as well. Service was fine and didn't find any problems with the place.

MessHallMommy T.

We love this place! My parents got me and my husband hooked on this place as they live just a couple blocks away from here. I love the atmosphere, reminds me of going to a coffee shop as a kid with my parents, circa late 1970s, early 1980s (sorta an old Sambos feel, if you remember those)plus the appeal of being right smack in Honolulu/Waikiki area and being open 24/7! Great breakfast. I love Hawaiian breakfast, especially the portugese sausage with the macadamia pancakes with the coconut syrup. My hubby had the scottish bangers, which he said were excellent and his parents are from Scotland. My husband still raves about their coffee.

Andrew R.

Am writing this review as I sit in the restaurant waiting for the waitress for more than 20 mins. After waiting for a coffee refill for 15 mins, I went to the bar to get it myself. Food good. Ambience like an Ihop or Denny's. Prices very good. Unless you are looking to eat on the cheap, go elsewhere.

Wayne L.

Stopped in and had a Mai-Tai at the bar during a recent trip. Not a bad price during happy hour and was fairly calm and quiet. Good place for a few drinks on the strip.

Annie H.

Affordable, no-frills food. Eggs benedict were good (the portion was giant - I ate maybe a third of it), and my boyfriend's loco moco came with a ridiculously huge side of mac salad - which pleased him greatly. Maybe like THREE scoop size, not one scoop. Strong, spicy bloody marys.

Cheryl N.

Cute little coffee shop, that serves decent breakfast with that aloha style. Reasonable prices too. Not too sure about parking, as I've just walked there from my hotel, but if you want a good inexpensive breakfast, stop by.

Sasha B.

**My review is for breakfast only** Wailana Coffee House was a two-time breakfast choice b.c. of it's affordable prices, good food, and convenient location (across the street from HHV where we were staying). One thing to note is that if you come Saturday for breakfast be prepared to stand in a line...not too long but still probably a good 10-15 minutes. (I don't know how they have lines b.c. every time we've sat in the back room there are always vacant tables). They have a good selection of breakfast items...the farmer's omelet (sans celery) is pretty good ($8)...the all you can eat pancakes are also a great and affordable choice ($6)...the bangers and eggs is yummy as well and pretty basic. They do good hash browns here. They will top your coffee up and very attentive to make sure your cup or glass is always filled. At the end you pay up at the front. The girl is always friendly so no tude at Wailana. Don't expect a fancy or different experience - this place gets 4 stars because its a clean, convenient, and affordable diner in the center of Waikiki.

Amanda J.

What the service often lacks, Wailana makes up for with its food (and price!). For just over $6, you can get unlimited pancakes, two eggs and two pieces of meat! I recommend the banana pancakes and boysenberry syrup. While they're open 24/7, expect to wait on weekend mornings (especially since it is directly across the street from the Hilton Hawaiian Village). If you go late in the evening, expect to be serenaded by the drunk tourists singing karaoke next door. If you can tolerate these nuances, and the somewhat inattentive waitstaff, then you won't be disappointed with Wailana Coffee House.

L Y.

Totally low key. DELICIOUS diner type place. Great prices, lots of variety. And you have to love 24 hours. I honestly was a punk and while we went there twice during our trip, I got the same thing...both times. Because it was THAT good. French Toast, Portuguese sausage...MUST have the coconut syrup. TOO yummy. Can't wait to go again!

RACHELLE T.

this place was adjacent to our hotel. it was good. the service was alright. it seemed like a regular place to me. nothing special. i got the hamburger steak and my husband had corned beef hash. i got the hamburger steak because i just HAD to get something Hawaiian from a hawaiian restaurant. it was arite. it tasted kind of burnt though. the corned beef hash seemed a little bland though. great convenient location.

Chuck C.

Open 24 hours, and reasonable eats. Had the saimin and it was pretty decent. Well worth a visit at any time of the day or night!

Tim B.

Really loved the coffee here and then I look in the menu and find out that it's Douwee Eggbert's (Sara Lee) coffee. Eh, no matter - it was good. Had the guava jelly french toast with coconut syrup. It was excellent. I would certainly come back - prices were reasonable, too.

Thomas M.

so it is a good place to get good food. I took my family there for breakfast a couple of times and I will be returning when I come back to Hawaii

Boki C.

i came here on new years day. since over-eating out for the past week, i was ready for something very mellow, very "light" i had ordered a mixed seafood dish (one of the specials of the day). at the time i thought it was good, but my friend thought it was bland. on further eating & trying my other friends' food - (my food was bland)....but at the time of eating, i thought it was good. there was a decent salad bar with the meal. i liked the old style ambiance with old cute granny waitresses it would be 2.5

Stacey M.

Did not get breakfast here, but dinner. Grilled cheese and fries for me, which was just what I would expect from a diner type place such as this. My partner in crime got some giant bowl of wonton soup but which looked more like Pho since it had lots of veggies, meat and noodles. He gave it a satisfied sigh. For dessert we split some sort of concoction which involved ice cream sandwiched by two pieces of chocolate cake and had hot fudge and whipped cream. Yum. Our waiter was great. Friendly, personable and silly. The bill was cheap (for Hawaii, anyway), about $25 for our meals, dessert, two beers for the boy and a soda for me. We did not make it here for breakfast as there was a line when we tried and we were in a hurry. But we did check out the lounge area the next day, which was Friday. Holy time warp. So crazy. It was also karaoke night which added to the cheesy ambiance. In sum, expect diner food at decent prices. And check out the lounge.

Barbara H.

Good not great. French toast is yummy. My standards are pretty high so saying it's not "great" doesn't mean it's not worth going. Location is convenient and prices are reasonable for Honolulu.

Bee O O.

Ugh, I have dreams about this place. Wailana is definitely my favorite place to eat... probably because they have EVERYTHING and because they have it ALL THE TIME (open 24 hours)... also because it is across the street from our place. My favorite is definitely the wonton saimin with a vanilla shake on the side. Another good one is the spaghetti, which comes with garlic bread and free seconds of noodles. Breakfast, meatloaf, fried chicken, whatever. If you want it, they got it.

Micah H.

I have been on the mainland for so long such that I sometimes feel I have no connections back to the places where I grew up in Hawaii. However, every time I get lucky enough to go back to Oahu, I always make sure to hit up Wailana Coffee House. For the expatriate kama'aina, there is nothing that will make you feel at home than either an early morning breakfast or a late dinner at this old school diner. I recently went to Oahu, and It's really quite simple why I have such love for this place: 1. It feels like home. All the waitresses somehow remind me of either my grandma or an aunt. A previous review stated that a waitress told her what to eat. Gosh, who but your grandma would do that? Whenever I have eaten dinner at this place, the older Japanese lady who served me would always tell me, "eh, go eat more salad". Of course, I would always dutifully agree. So, if you are looking for a place that takes gives you that vibe of home, Wailana's is the place. 2. Simple food. Do not come here if you are looking for some haute cuisine. This place is the quintessential greasy spoon. I have not had the best burger, or the best beef stew here, or the best eggs benedict, but they definitely do not mess it up. For the price, you can not really ask for much more for this straight-up comfort food. 3. Muesli. Okay, so even though the breakfast options include the typical greasy eggs, bacon, hash browns and the like, Wailana mixes it up and has this wonderful creation. It's basically oatmeal, except that they soak it in half & half and honey overnight, and liberally mix in some raisins, macadamia nuts, bananas and apples thereafter. Without a doubt, that is some good eating right there, and it does not leave you loggy for the day ahead. It's a great meal to eat right before you tackle Diamond Head, in my opinion. If you just have one breakfast to eat at Wailana, I would seriously advocate ordering this dish.

D J.

Ok breakfast and cheap

Sarah A.

I love this place! My family and I have been going here for the past 10 years or so and the quality of the food has remained the same. I'm giving 4 stars because although I love the all you can eat pancakes deal w/ the delicious coconut syrup, there isn't much else on the menu that I thought was outstanding. Even so, its about 6 bucks...i think? for all you can eat pancakes, a side of meat, and eggs! Such a good deal. I got the spam musubi once but the sauce was overly sweet and the rice was mushy. I also ordered the loco moco and the beef patty didn't taste like 100% beef patty it had this nasty gamey taste and weird texture to it ew.. but despite those bad dishes I still rate this place a 4. that's how much i love their pancakes :)

Dennis S.

Great meals, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Best spot to watch tourists walking by, to and from the major hotels at Kalia & Ala Moana blvd. Service is also super! Most mornings there is a queue waiting to have breakfast, as it is much cheaper than the nearby hotels overpriced menus. The other Wailana on Kuhio avenue is now an IHOP and just a few doors ewa of this Wailana restaurant, IHOP is building another outlet. Update: IHOP grand opening was Jan. 30, 2009. They had an employee out front dressed in a super large pancake outfit.

Kelli Z.

A group of about ten friends and I came here to celebrate a friends early birthday. I had baked her a cake earlier in the day, and I was surprised how helpful our server was in making sure we were all accommodated (meaning forks, knife and plates). As for the food, we came for dinner, so we didn't get to really get to try the talked about breakfast menu. Me and a friend shared the ox tail soup and the french dip sandwich, which were pretty good. And I'm pretty sure it was cheaper than Zippy's! I felt bad because we were making so much noise, but I'm told that it gets much louder later in the night when drunkards come and sing karaoke. :) Service was excellent. We came at a reasonable hour (about 7ish) and the place was about half full or less, so it wasn't like they were packed. I definitely want to come back one day for breakfast though!

tennille w.

I observed really good service by wait staff not assigned to my table. The waitress assigned to my table was the worst I've had in a long time. Took forever to bring tartar sauce for my fish. She didn't place my beverage order till I was halfway thru my entree. On to the food....the salad bar was small but tasty. Ordered the grilled mahi mahi. Came with a side of green beans which were not good. The fish had too much batter on it, and unfortunately it did not enhance the flavor of the fish. FYI to those on government travel status: this place is considered a bar, so your travel credit card will be declined.

josh w.

I was pleasantly surprised by Wailana. After spending 2 days on the strip eating overpriced food it was a nice change to only pay $20 for breakfast for 2 (which only got me 2 coffee and Danish yesterday at my hotel). This place is uniquely Hawaiian. It basically American diner food but with a splash of the tropics. The servers are all friendly oriental ladies who and neatly dressed and provide tip top service. The food is A-OK. I had the ambrosia which is a half pineapple filled with sherbet and tropical fruits. It made a nice change from the usual omelets I have been eating lately. Anyway, if you are looking for a cheap breakfast place within walking distance of the strip this is your place.

K J.

I just went lastnight to eat there for the first time & they were good, although it took awhile to get our food due to being super busy. I highly recommend people to eat here if visiting & staying in waikiki. it is very affordable Unlike other places.

Danette S.

I love everything about this restaurant. We always stay at the Hilton Village across the street and had heard about Wailana Coffee House and I am glad that we found it. We especially liked the Portuguise Sweet Bread with Coconut syrup.

Emma T.

Loved this place and it run incredibly well. If there is a queue, don't cry, just wait. We stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village across the road and after reading Yelp went straight over on our first morning. We went back a fair few times too. My favorite was the blueberry pancakes with the coconut syrup. Everyone mentions how good that syrup is and they aren't lying. It is basic, it is full of hard working staff and it is so good.

Sammi33 U.

We went here last night, my husband suggested we go to IHOP, then was entranced by Todai on the way and I had just eaten a 7-11 sandwich an hour or so before that so I didn't want to drop $30 on a buffet I wouldn't be able to enjoy. So I suggested we try Wailana, he could have a hearty meal and I could just have some pancakes, I had heard the place was good and cheap (like Eggs n Things but half the price, apparently) and wanted to try it so I would know if I should recommend it to the tourists I meet daily at my job. So we went in! I'm originally from PA so it definitely had that "American diner" feel....with some local kine style thrown in as well! Unlike the diners around the sleepy suburb I spent a chunk of my life in, at this place you could order kalbi and rice, teriyaki chicken, fresh tropical fruit, coconut pancakes, various kinds of fish and seafood dishes, and an array of other local favorites along with the "American style" burgers, steaks, and fries. The salad bar also had fresh pineapple, kimchi (warning, that was one of the few choices that were below average in taste.) and mac salad along with the usual iceberg salad, carrot raisin salad, beets, and black bean and corn salad. There was also a big bowl of bean sprouts, which I had a nice helping of! My husband ordered the sirloin steak, which came with white rice, vegetables, and the salad bar. I ordered the salad bar and a plate of 3 buttermilk pancakes. Our 1 1/2 year old daughter ate mostly from the salad bar (beans, noodles, vegetables and fruit) with a little bit of Daddy's dinner and a couple bites of pancake for dessert. The food was good. Not exactly something I would expect if I, say, went to Five Star for dinner, but for a diner, pretty good. The pancakes, though, were the star of the show. Light, fluffy, and flavorful, with a big dollop of butter and 3 kinds of syrups including coconut! I wished I had ordered the all you can eat! Will do next time! Service could be better, our waiter was great, personable, and had our order out perfectly, just things took a little while because probably they are a little understaffed. it's a 24 hour establishment so gotta cut costs somehow. Speaking of money, the prices were excellent for Honolulu, especially Waikiki. My husband's satisfying steak dinner, endless plates of various kinds of vegetables, fruits, and salad dishes, and my pancakes, came out to $25. So is it the best food in town? Probably not. Do they jump at your command and treat you like a king with speedy service? Not really. But this is definitely a place that is worth the time and money and gets some nostalgia points, which is why I gave it four stars. I'm a fan!

Stephen F.

The food is very comparable to a Waffle House. The furnishings are a bit dated and dingy. There was also a pretty foul smell both times I've ate here. The service is decent though, and the prices are reasonable. They are pretty stingy with things however. The drink sizes are tiny, and they only allow two free refills. No straws were given either, which would have been great considering the waitress carried our drinks at the top of the glass right were your mouth goes! She also carried all of our food out to us at once with plates stacked on top of each other, and her sleeve as well as her fingers all over it.

A R.

Customer Service - Excellent! Wait staff is always smiling and easy to get seats. They were very patient while answering our questions about the menu. Breakfast - Okay eggs, good toast, good hash brown, Hard overcooked omelet Lunch - bad. No matter how tempted you get, please do not order their Mahi Mahi. I did not know that one can cook fish so badly that it will kill your appetite for fish for the next month or so. My son ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and loved it Summary - decent enough for a quick breakfast but I wouldn't recommend lunch or dinner.

Luanna Y.

3.5 stars Convenient location (within walking distance of Outrigger Luana, which is where I stayed), great hours of operation, friendly service. Came here on a Saturday morning. The line was out the door, but surprisingly the staff here are extremely efficient. This coffee house runs like a well-oiled machine. My bf and I got to the front of the line and were seated at a table in about 15 minutes. Must try: Sweet bread french toast - I think this was the star of our meal. Delicious. The regular house coffee here is also surprisingly good. Negatives: This is classic diner food, so everything is going to be covered in grease. But my over easy egg had pools of oil just literally swimming over it. It (ALMOST) made me not eat it. The OJ was also like $4.50 for a small little glass. I could buy a whole gallon for not much more. =/ Other than that, it was decent food. A bit heavy, for sure, but it kept us full well into the afternoon during our very active day.

Emoh E.

Eggs Benedict and hash browns are my favorite things to get here. Muesli is delicious as well and can be really refreshing. Always consistent good. Their service is great.

Brad M.

wish we would've known about this place earlier! A great throwback diner with many traditional favorites. also, great prices!

Nicole S.

Service was quick and friendly server was great when my son spilled milk all over the table. Food came quick. Kids meals $2.25 great price (drink not included) all you can eat pancakes great value my husband liked all 3 syrups I liked the coconut. Cornbeef hash was filling and the grilled banana was sweet and tasty. Great place to dine with little ones while staying at the Hilton Hawaii Village (directly a cross the street) by the time we left (9am) there was a line of people waiting to be seated glad we got there early. The service was 5 star but its a 3 because its just good basic good food not amazing. I only consider the Prices reasonable for location.

Tawny P.

Best Coffee I had in Honolulu its Kona Classic! Everyone should go here at least once just to try the coffee! The food is great too! They serve FRESH Fruit there everyday! Papaya, Pineapple, and Guava!

Sarah C.

Absolutely LOVE this spot! Great spot for midnight munchies or Sunday morning breakfast plus they serve alcohol! Nestled in the shadow of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, it is a must try for the tourist on a budget.

Sandy I.

My overall rating is 3.5. I ate here twice during my recent visit to Hilton Hawaii Village (just across the street). The first (4 rating) was better than the second (3 rating) visit but, in my opinion both were good to very good for breakfast. I think the second was a 3, or a-ok, because it was a Sunday at 7:30ish am, and pretty busy both service and food (kitchen) wise. My second visit, I sat at the counter, and ordered coffee ($2.10), Belgium waffle $7 (I wanted a regular waffle $6, but even tho on menu, not available), and a side order of Portuguese sausage (5 slices-$3.95), w/tip $16. By hotel or Waikiki standards, $16 is a reasonable price. But, if I wanted pancakes they have a breakfast special with all you can eat pancakes, 1 egg, and 2 strips of bacon for less than $8 (7.95, I think). On my second visit, not sure why but the coffee did not taste as good and, that along with the "busyness" seemed to bother me a little, thus dropping the rating to 3. My first visit was a weekday at 7 am. My server, Loretta, was great-attentive but, not bothersome. My order included 2 pancakes, 1 egg, and choice of meat, (I selected Portuguese sausage 2 slices)-I think this plate cost like $8.90. Coffee was 2.10, so with tip, it was $14ish. It was a lot of food, I did not finish the pancakes, and left a bite or two of the egg. Everything was really good, and felt full, satisfied, and thought it was a good value. I also liked that locals ate here. Good sign.

Daren D.

I needed some food asap upon arriving late from my flight and this was the closest thing open: TL:DR = It's a Denny's, yet less clean and inviting. My waitress was an older lady who prob could've cared a bit less. However, it was cool that I asked for fries to go and 1) it sounded like they don't usually do that, and 2) she either gave it to me free or forgot to add it to my bill. I also felt it was rather outdated given its location. Food can help override that but my teriyaki/tokyo(?) burger with fries was just good and not satisfying.

Paul K.

Everything was enjoyable the food was pretty good and the staff and service was okay to just good for a coffeehouse. The atmosphere and other guests were fun and friendly but the tables were sticky and the silverware and plates had spots and grit on them. Everything seemed to be in balance along with the menu, food quality, staff, service quality, and price. I hope they can spend more time washing their dishes and cleaning the tables and seats!

Ara A.

You get what you pay for. This place is straight up a 70s/80s diner. With depressing servers and kinda depressing food. You're hungry and nearby then stop by. $4 Mai Tais are weak.

Trishia P.

First Breakfast in Waikiki...so DARN good! I love that it was a casual..like Hawaiian IHOP. On recommendation by my fellow yelpers...I had the Guava French Toast with Coconut Syrup! Such a sweet and large amount of toast with guava jam filling, with a side of guava juice and 2 pieces of spam. DEE-LiSH! My friends had the pancakes, fried bananas combo with a side of corned beef hash and hashed browns...all were delicious! The line outside the door was off putting at first but we waited it out for about 10 minutes and it was SO worth it! I went to the ABC store and got 2 bottles of that amazing coconut syrup to take home. YUM! Will be missed!

Vikéndios N.

Honestly, the only time we come here as after a night of clubbing. Poor wait staff have to deal with so many drunks. But of course we weren't one of them! ;) ATMOSPHERE: Typical old-school diner/coffee house. Great aromas of breakfast foods, the clanking of silverware, the conversations of all walks of life. FOOD: Waffles - Damn they're good! Crisp outside with soft inside. Very tasty batter. Ham omelette - Big omelette, possibly 3 eggs with diced pressed ham. SERVICE: Our female server was very friendly and down to earth, even at 4am. OVERAL: A great place to satisfy your hunger after a night on the town. Very convenient to walk to if you're staying on the west end of Waikiki.

Wendy C.

Pretty good for a 24/7 diner place. I ordered lemonade, and was surprised that the lemonade here is fresh and not dispenser minute maid! I ordered a french dip, which albeit was on the salty side, was pretty satisfying after a long night at work. My boyfriend's saimin was not bad as well.

Kimberly H.

Greasiest spoon award! This definitely the place to come to when you are drunk because you won't mind the smelly carpet, decor, and generally the atmosphere. The all you can eat baked chicken was fried, the Mac and cheese was genetic boxed kine, and the safest thing was the pancakes, never again...my hub managed to sing a song on karaoke which is why it warned 2 stars.

John V.

Great place and good prices. Came for breakfast. Order the Hawaiian breakfast with some bacon on the side. Breakfast it self was a good portion. The hash was awesome. Eggs were good (hard to mess up eggs). The tasty part was the butter grilled bananas and the guava jelly hot the toast. Yumm. Everything with coffee and a juice was like $17. A steal since the resorted charge like 2-3x that and I feel this was better tasting.

Joel S.

Good food. Best prices on specials in Waikiki for sure

Jessica F.

i tend to think of 24hour restaurants as being filthy, because they don't have a chance to close down and thoroughly clean, but wailana coffee house doesn't seem filthy at all. this is one of the only restaurants that i don't have a usual at. i've gone soooo many times and oddly i've been eager to try something different every time. everything i ordered so far was delicious. i was never disappointed. when i think of wailana, the first words that come to my mind are "comfort food". the waiters and waitresses are really friendly + quick and the food is awesome! please check this place out if you haven't.

Joshua B.

Wailana Coffee House has greasy spoon written all over it, but the food and service are notably better than most of it's competition. If that doesn't convince you to stop by, the prices should! This wallet friendly breakfast joint, is a welcome refuge on the expensive streets of Waikiki. The nearby IHOP is nearly twice as much, and the service is terrible. Seaside Bar & Grill is only a little more expensive, but they charge for the coconut syrup. The Cream Pot, my favorite breakfast place in Waikiki, is very pricey in comparison to Wailana. Wailana's menu is packed with options, and the plates come packed with food. Their 24 hour breakfast menu definitely sets well with those getting an early start, or with those getting home after a late night. My girlfriend got the seafood platter (which comes with even more than it said it did on the menu). She raved about most everything on her plate, and left nothing for me to try. I got the classic breakfast omelet, and the two of us split an order of their Belgian waffles. (What?! We were hungry!) My omelet was huge, but could have used a little cheese. The waffles were exactly like anywhere else, but with one exception... coconut syrup. This is the greatest thing ever! While some establishments (I'm looking at you, Seaside Bar & Grill on Kuhio) charge for coconut syrup, Wailana will give you as much as you can eat. Careful not to get any of that delicious coconut syrup on your hand, because this syrup is so good you'll be tempted to bite your own hand off. After finishing off the waffle, we starting dipping everything in this syrup: my toast, her French fries, even the biscuit from her seafood platter. Wailana had some pretty decent service being dished out when we were there. I have no complaints about our waitress, and it looked like every other table in the packed house was getting pretty consistent service too. I highly recommend Wailana as a place to get some good food, good service, and for much less than the Waikiki competition.

Tim K.

Very good burger and sandwich. Great prices. Will come back here again when I'm in town

Anthony W.

Banana pancakes are poppin'! Probably one of the best Banana Pancakes I have ever had aside from being in Mexico :)

Jose P.

Awesome breakfast place! After the terrible reception at egg n things, none at all. We decided to go to wailana coffee house. There was a waiting a line but it moved quickly maybe a 15 min wait, don't be scared of it. You have to order the French toast breakfast filled with guava jelly and have it with the coconut syrup. Breakfast comes with one egg and Portuguese sausage. I was like mmmmmmm! So good.

Nicole H.

Slow service and mediocre food! People rating this place highly must be giving extra stars because the food they eat daily is so bad. The eggs were runny, bacon tasted like it was cooked hours ago and recently warmed up, and the pancakes were ok. How can you mess up pancakes, though? I waited 10 min. with no line to be acknowledged for seating and then another 10 minutes once I sat down before anyone asked for my order. Atmosphere is like a 24 hour greasy spoon diner and it was cheap! A major perk considering how expensive other restaurants are in the area. Go here if you have extra time and want greasy spoon food.

Jessica I.

Worth the wait in line, and do not even think of going to the IHOP down the street! Service is fast, efficient and friendly. I ordered their macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup and was never disappointed. Portion sizes are big and the prices are reasonable. Even the coffee is decent!

Sean C.

So cheap and great food the place is a bit run down needs a bit of a revamp then it would defiantly get 5 stars

Patrick T.

THE BEST PANCAKES EVER! There pancakes were so tasty and fluffy it was amazing, and it is all you can eat for just 7 bucks. This place is open 24/6. It is very convenient because it is walking distance from Hilton village. This was our favorite breakfast place we went to throughout our 8 day vacation. Anyone looking for some good breakfast, try out this place.

Melissa K.

I came here with a friend for the first time in a few years (hadn't realized how much time had passed!) super hungry after a concert. I ordered the loco moco like I always do (either the loco or the pancake special) but it had changed since my 2009 review. I was so disappointed. The brown gravy was super generic, the hamburger patty was so-so, and there weren't any onions. Even worse, everything tasted like it was coated in that nasty industrial butter flavored spray. NOOOO!! What happened?

Amy V.

Terrific service...loved our waitress Addy! Happy and helpful at 3:00am. French Dip and fries hit the spot :)

Erik P.

Great breakfast! Great service! We sat down, our server was Neal and there began a wonderful coffee shop experience. I ordered 3 eggs overeasy, hash browns, Portuguese sausage and toast. Eggs were cooked correctly, hashbrowns where pure joy and coffee good and hot and thanks to Neal, never empty either. My wife was having the burger special with the endless salad bar, And again, Neal had a fresh plate standing by for the return trip to the bar. Food tasted great. It is no wonder why this place is a Waikiki legend

Erin A.

This was pretty good. They offer a coconut syrup for pancakes which is pretty sweet. If you ask for cheddar on your eggs it will not be melted and you'll end up taking it off and still have to pay $1 for it.

Ghia G.

We were staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and this was our go-to place, since Waikiki seemed to lack a lot of nearby options. I would have rated this place 4 stars, but I think I just came here and the nearby Todai too often that I got sick of the food after awhile. My favorite item was definitely the pancakes and the service was very good here. The salad bar area is a bit suspect.. so I'd stick to ordering breakfast. Very retro diner feel here and it's a very reliable spot to grab a bite when vacationing in the area.

Kevin C.

Open 24 hours! All day errrday. Gotta love that about Wailana. Came here after a night at Dave and Busters rather than the normal Zippy's run everyone else does. Definitely love the fact that they serve breakfast all day. Big win! Service was good. I ordered the AYCE pancakes, which comes with two eggs and two strips of bacon. Good deal for $8. Only went through one round because the pancakes were big, but still a good deal. My friends also recommend the Eggs Benedict. Overall the food was okay. Parking was free for us since we came at such an ungodly hour, but there is a private lot underneath the restaurant which is usually a pay lot if you go at normal hours.

Daniel L.

One of the best hash browns ever! All you can eat salad is a little lacking (-1 star). Everything else was excellent! Fast friendly staff and more pancakes than one person could ever eat :) great place for brunch!

DAVID W.

This place is completely average - for middle America, for Hawaii is incredibly poor. I don't get the hype at all - as I left at 9am on a Saturday the line was out the door 30 long - incredible - I can only guess that they are all tourists that just don't know what it is. So basically it's an IHOP - a little dirtier and a bit more of a neighborhood joint bu the prices are great, the food mediocre and there's zero ambiance. Eggs are basic, nothing special about any meal of the 20 or so I saw come out of the kitchen. Menu is incredibly basic - way too basic for a largely vacation destination. You get the drift. Unfortunately there aren't many decent breakfast places in this area so you may end up with this.

Annie W.

It's one of those restaurant where I had such a bad time, I hate writing about it. This is yuck food =/ I enjoyed the salad bar, because it was fairly standard and really nothing to rave about. The diner booth seats were nasty, the place looks super old and service was blah. It could have passed for old fashion charm, but I can't quite put my finger on it. The kalbi plate was pretty sorry looking and definitely not better than what I could have whipped up. The lasagna looked like meshed up TV dinner and my friend left most of it untouched. My sandwich was standard, but my salad was edible. Once we got our food, our waitress checked up on us once and disappeared. We had no idea how to pay for the check and finally decided to go to the front counter. The only person at the front counter seemed to be pre-occupied over the phone, so it took a while before we got our check straightened out. #031/365

BRUCE S.

I can't talk much about the food, because I didn't eat in the restaurant side. This review is about the BAR side of the building. The bar is on the right (restaurant is on the left) as you enter the building. The restaurant interior is and octagonal design and full of bamboo. It has the feeling of being the inside of an old tiki hut, and the décor is 100% vintage (circa 1960's). tasty puu-puu's and the best Mai-Tai I tasted in Honolulu. Great old tiki bar vibe and the bartender who served us was very friendly!

Sandra M.

Great place for breakfast! We ordered the waffles with strawberries, French toast and corned beef hash with pancakes. The French toast and waffles were amazing- the corned beef hash was mixed in with white based cream so it was okay. Local favorite spot for breakfast! Must try! Reasonably priced.

Maria L.

My local relatives recommended this place and it was okay. I had the loco moco and I've had better. A bit disappointed because the loco moco I've had was in Cali and coming all the way out here to Hawaii and trying their loco moco.... was a disappointment! HOWEVER, I tried some of my cousin's french toast (with the guava jam in the middle) and it was amazing! The place itself seems to always be packed with tourists. As for its decor, it really just looks like an old diner. Also, be prepared for them to mess up your order somehow. It happens all the time!

Cat P.

OMG, i loved this place. I dunno if it's cuz I was starving after a surf session from the morning, but I really enjoyed my food here. I had the french toast with guava filling (YUM!!!), and my boyfriend had the macadamia nut pancakes and the egg and porkchop. The best thing about this place is they have 3 different types of syrups: maple, raspberry, and coconut, so it was fun to mix it with the pancakes and the french toast. Really liked this place...I highly recommend it for breakfast!

Grace C.

Food is standard -- nothing spectacular or special about it. Price is okay -- depends on what you get. Some portions are big for a good price, but some portions are tiny with a hefty price tag. Ask them how big the portions are so you aren't left disappointed or surprised. Setting is casual, can sometimes get busy in the morning for breakfast -- lots of tourists! It's a good place just to grab a quick bite to eat but is still a sit down place.

Sherry G.

Great prices. Classic food. Not a long wait. We will definitely be back for more. I am pretty sure we visited about 5 times during our week stay. Hawaiian breakfast was great! Breakfast for two under $30 which in Waikiki is hard to find. Steal!

Kim M.

Located in Waikiki, this place is the gem of all gems. Wailana Coffee House is open all day and all night, with a 24 hour breakfast menu, ample parking downstairs, reasonable prices, a minimal but decent salad bar, generous portions, and dessert!! My bf and I frequent this 24 hour joint for breakfast at all hours. My regular is the eggs benedict. It comes with both turkey AND ham, with a generous serving of Hollandaise sauce, and crispy hash browns on the side. I can easily devour the whole thing. My bf usually gets the meatloaf EXTRAORDINAIRE. (I had to use all CAPS for the dramatic effect.) It comes with the limitless salad bar, a drink of choice, the entree (meatloaf with gravy all over, a side of veggies, and a starch + a dinner roll), and an ice cream sundae. Another one of our favorites is the French Dip. Nothing out of the ordinary here, but I guess it's hard to mess up a French Dip. The bread is great, the Au Jus is just right and not too salty, and the meat is tasty. Sounds about right. Anyway, Wailana is a nice alternative to those other 24 hour restaurants (i.e. Like Like, Sorabol, Liliha Bakery, etc.), especially after a night of heavy drinking.

Damion S.

Morning, Noon, or Night this place has the best bang for your buck hands down. The pancakes have been perfect every time with the coconut syrup to top em off. They have an all you can eat pancake special, which I've never really taken advantage of considering the serving size. The corned beef hash isn't bad at all. There is usually parking available in the garage. I take the trip to Waikiki just fir the pancakes when I need a fix.

Wayne S.

Went for some late night dinner after meeting with friends at the Hilton. It is what it is, has that old diner feel kinda like Kenny's. The Broasted Chicken was fantastic! Crispy and Juicy! The Guava Filled French Toast was good however I was wondering why they call it "filled". Its just jam spread thin like butter. Filled to me means FILLED! But it was good anyway. My wife had the meat loaf and of course I took some off her plate and that was good. Both meals come with the endless salad bar but because the salad bar was closing in 3 minutes the waitress gave us salad plates and told us to go at it. hahaha. Hey they had jello and that took up one whole plate. All in all the prices were good and its a good late night alternative to Zippys................heck a good restaurant for any time.

Jean-Paul G.

Our office is upstairs and we eat there seldom. Best for the late night or early morning breakfast. I think the place could use a deep cleaning on the air vents, carpets and especially the mens restroom. Public has access to it which attracts many undesirables...

Sabrina L.

We came here two nights in a row because it was convenient and open late and the prices are super reasonable. The food is decent (depends on what you get) but more importantly pretty much consistent.The customer service is awesome which is why I bumped them up to 5 stars! Our first night, the server went the extra mile and hooked us up with extra salad plates. Perhaps she sensed we were famished. Perhaps they were going to toss the food out anyways but it didn't matter to us since our airplane ran out of food and we hadn't eaten all day and it was midnight (felt like 2 a.m. to our bodies!)! The first night, I wanted one of the specials of the day which was oxtail soup but I guess they run out of it quickly. I got the French Dip sandwich instead which was only OK. The next time I came, I got the corned beef hash and eggs which strangely enough came with a butter fried banana sliced lengthwise and came on top of the corned beef! Is this a Hawaiian thing? I wasn't able to eat it together although I did try one bite of egg+corned beef hash+banana combo. Loved our server who was super nice and efficient. Upon another visit, I got a Wailana special of Teriyaki chicken with fried rice. It was decent. But once again, I was blown away by the customer service. Different server again but he too was super awesome! Although I want to try different restaurants in the area, Wailana is just too convenient and so friendly that we keep coming back again and again. Thanks for being home away from home Wailana!

David E.

Ok, so this should be your staple breakfast place. Not the best in the city, but it's open 24/7. First thing you need, I say again, NEED to know: Get there early. Be there before 8 a.m. It's not a mistake everyone and their mother knows how good and cheap this place is! They've got an extensive menu, however save yourself the dilemmas and turn to the back and go with the breakfast anytime. Check out the specials they have on the little display on your table. Last time I tried (and loved) the Portuguese Sweet Bread french toast. Another insider tip: They'll do egg whites in any omelet. Their pancakes are great and this brings us to the the first deal of the day: All you can eat pancakes, two eggs anyway you want, two strips of beacon.... you ready for this? $6.35!!! All you can eat! Next deal: Kids. I'll put it like this: It's cheaper for me to take my 9 yr old to breakfast here than feeding her myself. Your little one can have an egg anyway they want, beacon or sausage and a pancake for $2.25! It's crazy! The other obvious attraction to this place is the 24/7 aspect. 3 a.m. pancakes? Sure! 3 a.m. Belgian waffles with ice cream and hot fudge? Hell Yes! The wait staff is nice to me because I live there, but they can be a little gruff at times, but hell, if I worked the 3 a.m. shift, I'd prob be short with people, dealing with drunks all night! Enjoy!

Sarah S.

Best breakfast in town- cheap, no frills, good ol' coffee shop style breakfast.

Richard O.

While this place would automatically get at least four stars just because it reminds me of the breakfast place in Pulp Fiction, the price and straight forward food is what really did it for me. There is nothing magical about the food or the service but the fact that they don't charge you an arm-and-a-leg for some food (*cough cough the rest of Waikiki) makes this place a "must-go" especially if you're trying to watch yo' dollas...holla!

Sandy S.

Our first meal in HI...which it could have been a better experience. We walked in and the table we were seated smelled like pee. It was pretty bad. We had to move to another seating area. But the waitress was nice about it. The food I thought was ok but I'm not really a big fan of it. Maybe I ordered the wrong stuff???? I originally ordered the salad bar but we went to that area and saw a few bugs flying around, so I changed my order. My friends and I ordered the loco moco, turkey sandwich and the spam and eggs. It was tasty though. Service was great but the place needs a little renovation...it stunk a bit. It's convenient though that it IS open 24 hours....

Jordan C.

I had a saimin here... It was pretty much how I expect saimin to taste. Diner atmosphere in Hawaii. Open all day. Good to have one of these nearby.

Tom F.

One of two great breakfast restaurants and usually packed in the morning. The service is fast and the all you can eat deal is good. The food is just okay. They really need to work on the eggs The other great place is in the Beachcomber Hotel.

Kelly G.

All I can say is that at least its better than Denny's IMHO. Quality of food and service is average for the price you pay, especially for a place that is open 24 hrs, 7 days a week. They have a wide selection of food for your late night tummy rumblings. Have tried their eggs benedict twice now (2nd time I forgot I tried it, and when I tasted it, I realized I tried it already). The hollandaise is a bit off. But the meat and eggs are decent. Comes with a huge thing of hash browns on the side. I would rather go to Mac 24 for the eggs benedict alone. The boy loves getting their all you can eat pancake item, although he never gets another serving of pancakes. This is irrelevant to the fact that he LOVES their pancakes and find them fluffy and yummy. Salad bar selection isn't too bad. Was surprised to find alfalfa sprouts. Not the greatest place to get food, but definitely one with the best selection during late night eating for average prices.

Chester N.

3 stars is NOT a bad rating, but because of the negative perception that 3 is so close to being below average, I would be slighting Wailana Coffee House with anything under a 4. It is a dinner, plain and simple. The food isn't the best you'll ever eat, and it by far isn't going to be close to the worse. What really kicks it up a notch is the service. The staff is so friendly, as I'm sure they know everyone here is most likely a tourist and guest rules require congeniality, as everyone here performs flawlessly. As with every joint in Waikiki, breakfast requires waiting in a line starting at 7am until about 9am, when you should be on a beach somewhere. I ordered the Scottish Bangors, eggs, hash browns, and coffee black. Not bad, and thankfully not greasy. At night, they have a bar on the side with Karaoke. Usually is occupied at night, but after breakfast, sometimes you can hear drunken "Don't stop....believin'!!!!"....would you like toast with that Vodka?

Kim N.

I really enjoy this place. You get seated quickly (we showed up before 8am) and service is decent for how busy it is. Coffee is always full here. We had the loco moco and corned beef hash with eggs. Both really good and the price is way cheaper than most breakfast places in Waikiki. We paid about $24 (tip not included) for two of us. Their Mac nut and banana cream pies are delicious as well. We had those after the Oahu ghost tour. Service was terrible at night but the pies were still amazing

Brent M.

My wife and I visited here thrice during our honeymoon - twice for breakfast and once for (a very very late) dinner. This review is for breakfast, which is probably among the best I have ever had. The place often has long lines - but they move very fast. The service is good, with quick waitstaff that are always there when you need a coffee refill (which you will want because it's very good). The menu is extensive - we both thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts, and they are priced very competitively.

Aishling R.

So this would have been a 3 star review for the place. We were ignored by the sassy hostess for a minute or two before she decided to acknowledge our presence. I suspect this sassy hostess was also the culprit responsible for our server not knowing we were there (it took like 15 minutes for our server to come up and greet us at our table. I saw the look of fear when she saw us sitting there without her knowledge). Now, on to the reason this place gets 4 stars: BEST PANCAKES OF MY LIFE! I know pancakes. I love me some carbs and I decided to try some pineapple pancakes with coconut syrup (yeah, it looks gross, but it tastes like heaven). I got the unlimited pancakes with 2 eggs and a sausage for ~$7.50. It was a good thing I opted for the unlimited pancakes because I ate 4. Boyfriend got the teriyaki burger with unlimited salad bar and unlimited curly fries for ~$8.50. This place is all about the unlimited stuff. As long as you don't share or try to take your unlimited food home. So feast while you're there, but don't make yourself sick (I almost did). Our server was pretty amazing too. I'm not sure if she was trying to make up for the lack of service when we first sat down, but it definitely worked. She brought boyfriend 2 lemonades (one for now and a refill) so he wouldn't even have to ask for more. Open 24 hours, just down the street from the Ilikai and the Hilton. Pay up front like an Ihop.

Steven K.

In spite of the lines to seat, i just think this place is the best. I had the broasted chicken, it was delicious and well worth the price. Came with roll, salad bar, veggie, and choice of starch. Just wonderful. It is always busy, but the service is warm and friendly.

Cheryl H.

Tasty..... For 6.65 2 eggs, 2 bacon , AND all the pancakes you can eat. Such a deal. The coffee was hot and good. Love me a good diner. Next trip we will be back.

Aaron N.

It was an absolutely horrible excuse for a lunch. Everything I ordered was canned. Their soup of the day was canned chicken noodle soup and their veggies were defrosted and heated in a microwave. After eating two bites of my $15 chicken cutlet I ended up getting iced cream afterwards to fill up my stomach. Perhaps their breakfast is Better. ..I just wouldnt reccomend spending $50 for the family on lunch there.

Desmond H.

Coconut pancakes! CLEANLINESS: 4/5 SERVICE: 4/5 FOOD: 4/5 + Coconut pancakes Came here with a friend for some breakfast. Looking through the menu, the coconut pancakes caught my attention. I love coconut and decided to try these pancakes. They were pretty darn good! There were shredded coconut pieces within the pancake mix, and you can smell the aroma of the coconut in the pancake. The texture was moist and a good consistency. The coffee was also pretty good. I wouldn't mind having some of this back home in California if I can find a place like this.

C R.

Embarrassingly, saw this on Hawaii 5-0 and wanted to give it a go! Glad we did though. Mac pancakes were awesome. Good noodle soups too. Only thing is the popularity and wait -- gonna have to come at an odd hour next time. Agree that the staff are the nicest around. Went out of their way to accommodate my no meat request for the noodle soup. And did it in the friendliest way with a smile. So understanding and thoughtful.

Elizabeth A.

Horrible food and horrible service! My mom and I went here for dinner after a long day of flying and just wanted a warm meal and something without a paper sack. This restaurant was walking distance from our hotel and decided it seemed safe as it was a coffee house. WRONG! It took 15 minutes for the waitress to bring drinks. Then the order was wrong AND cold. We learned our lesson and used yelp for the remainder of the trip.

Gary G.

My go to place on the island for an inexpensive breakfast. The banana coconut pancakes are amazing. Great value, friendly staff and never a long wait to be seated or for your food to arrive piping hot. Love this place.

Laura R.

Came here for breakfast with some coworkers on a Monday morning. The restaurant wasn't packed, but it definitely not deserted either. 'Twas a little early for the tourist crowd, I'm guessing. At any rate, I was treated to great coffee, an enjoyable Denver omelet alongside some standard-issue wheat toast with butter and jelly. For service, our entire party (about 14 people) received as much attention as we needed from a very attentive wait staff. Although we had a large party, my coffee cup was never more than half empty. (This is a must for a good breakfast spot in my book!) 4 stars for the overall experience - the food isn't mind-blowing, but it's definitely good enough for a Monday morning breakfast!

Sun-Kai P.

This place sucks! Service here is horrible! We stopped by here to order some dessert to go, we asked the lady at the register if we could place a take out order and she said she was only the cashier and a waitress would help us. We waited 15 mins at the counter and still no waitress, the restaurant only had 10 people so it was really slow. After we asked multiple times for a waitress, no one came to take our take out order. After needing to almost yell at the cashier for help an old rude waitress comes up to us and says she's in charge of taking dessert orders. I have never been to a restaurant where one specific waitress handles ALL of the dessert order, that is ridiculous. Once we heard that we left and will never be back again. I have never gone to an establishment where the service has been so bad!

Bruce C.

This place was fairly decent...looks and tastes like another IHOP type diner....oddly enough, IHOP was right next store, and there was a huge line here, but absolutely no line at IHOP. We decided to try this place out since we had saw it on Yelp and also because we lived a block away. Came here for breakfast on our last day, and the food portions were large and the prices were comparable to any other diner. We had two orders of the all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for $6.75 and two orders of some sandwich that they had. The pancakes were super filling...no need to seconds unless you're a glut. (that's the catch). In all, for 4, we paid $40. eh.

Thanh L.

Food quality not keeping up with the rest of Waikiki... I've been there many times in the past, the food was good for Waikiki. But it had been 2 years since the last time I went to Hawaii and Waikiki has dramatically changed in those 2 years. Restaurant quality has gone up, and this place is now just simply ordinary in comparison.

Jensen S.

Always a good place to eat if you're staying in Waikiki. the food prices are decent and the food is also decent. The steak options are usually pretty good and the all you can eat pancakes are good too. Be prepared to wait forever though if you come during regular meal times, especially in the morning. validated parking is available in the structure for 50 cents for 2 hours.

Charlie S.

Old School Diner. The restaurant is always busy because it's on the edge of Waikiki. It's surprisingly large. Not very fancy, but large servings and affordable prices. I always eat the Rueben there. Broke da mout! Big fat, juicy sandwich with sauerkraut. Hearty homestyle food.

Ax C.

A good find in plain sight. '80's style diner with American staples at reasonable prices, for Waikiki.

T W.

Good portions. Servers generally very helpful. Food simple but good. The same author I mentioned in my Noodle House review didn't think much of this place. I disagree with him again. Granted it's probably the Hawaiian equivalent of Denny's, except it's MUCH better than Denny's. First visit I had a burger and fries (I just came back from Asia, and a burger sounded good). It was good. Second visit I had the Father's Day steak special. The steak wasn't of the grade you'd get at a real steakhouse, but it was fine. Third visit I had the loco moco, and it was pretty good. They also are open 24 hours. Note that my rating is NOT rating against fancier restaurants. This is a diner. I rated it with that in mind. If I compare their steak to Outback, they lose. If I compare their burger to Red Robin, they lose. But they are better than Denny's or Applebee's or similar. And considering this is Waikiki, they prices are not bad given the portion size. That's why we ate here three times this week.

Tom G.

The macadamia nut and banana pancakes were awesome, coconut syrup was delicious. Lady was nice and the coffee was good. eggs over easy wasn't cooked all the way and the sausage wasn't special. Will be going back

Ryan L.

Great for a little local flavor and to escape your hotel's over-priced breakfast options. You'll find a mix of locals and tourists here at breakfast, which is served in a rush, no fuss manner. Prepare to wait in a line to be seated. The line moves fairly swiftly, though, so don't be scared off by it. I had the "local boy" omelet, which has green onions and char siu pork (chinese bbq pork). It's a three egg omelet, which is more eggs than I need, so I ended up digging the pork and onion out and eating some of it that way. The egg could have been a little lighter and fluffier, but I was pleased that it was not dried out. Hash browns on the side were decent. I like mine a bit more crisp. Toast was extra buttery and I slathered mine with some coconut syrup (Hello, calories!). My partner had a waffle with a side of bacon and was pleased with it ... nothing spectacular, but good nonetheless.

Poulina K.

While staying at the Hilton Village, we decided to venture out for breakfast to the nearest local joint. Wailana did not disappoint! Sure the decor is divy and out dated, but its a diner, and these guys seem to always stay busy. Plus it will cost you half of what you will pay for breakfast at any hotel. Here's my lest of reason why you should come here: - Coffee: Fresh, super smooth, 100% kona - Eggs Benedict: Rich and enough to share for two. Tons of ham, perfectly poached eggs and creamy hollandaise. - Very reasonably priced. - Prompt and welcoming service. I was looking for any breakfast item containing Spam, but did not see it on the menu at the time :-( Go get your breakfast on at Wailana.

Beth I.

This is your typical coffee house, but their food is pretty good. Here's a rundown: Hours - Really late night (I was there at 3am) Food (one and a half thumbs up) - pretty good; had the kal-bi and fried rice Service - friendly and attentive Atmosphere - typical coffee house... tired and dated decor Parking - downstairs in the dungeon So... it's pretty typical... 3 stars are for the food which is a lot more local than denny's and friendly service.

Jessica K.

Coffee House=older ladies with names like "Flo" and "Myrtle" Coffee House=All you can eat pancakes! Coffee House=Mediocre service This place has a great diner feel to it and the fact that it's 24 hours is a plus. The prices are very reasonable and the food is just exactly what you'd expect from a diner-nothing more nothing less. They're usually packed for brunch time so expect a little bit of a wait but once you're sat, expect a little more of a wait. It seems the waitstaff is busy and overworked so when I sat there with my sister, we waited over 5 minutes for a "what can I getcha?" I ordered the breakfast special with pancakes, eggs, and bacon with coffee for $8. I read about the terrific coconut syrup but given the fact that my server dropped off the food with no syrup and never returned till the entire meal was finished, I couldn't really comment on the awesome syrup. She did finally come back with it after I was all finished with the pancakes and from the looks of it, it has the consistency of Coco Lopez and wasn't anything to holler about. During brunch here, we were also sat close to the server station which normally isn't a problem but there was a number of times when water would accidentally spill on my neck. You'd think the servers would be more considerate of people who were eating but apparently not. This place is nothing terrific but it is one of the only local spots that's open 24 hours and it's really tourist friendly so it's worth one try while you're in town.

Heidi M.

There can sometimes be a line but it moves quickly . Yummy pancakes ... try the coconut pancake with the coconut syrup

Dynamic Du O.

Nothing fancy, just good food at a great price. The French Toast was delicious and so was the S.O.S. The line was out the door, but we were seated in less than 10mins. They employ career waitresses, so they know how to juggle many customers at a time, they get you in, fed, and out the door. Another plus is that they're open 24hrs, so if you're jet lagged, or out patying, you can get some grub here.

Justin Y.

Yay Wailana! Can't say how glad I am that one of the old coffee houses is still open. Now that Columbia Inn, KC Drive Inn, etc. are all gone, this is one of the few local coffee houses that are still in existence. Now i'm not giving it 4 stars because of the service, which is just on par...if not slightly lower sometimes, depending on who's working. Nor is it for the food, which is again, on par. It's because the place hasn't changed since the friggin' 70's and its just so darn comfortable & familiar! The menus STILL look like Kalapana album covers, which is amazing given its length..they sure do serve a bit of everything in there. This is the only place i've been to that actually serves S.O.S (if you don't know...feel free to ask...) on Saturdays & Sundays, which I think is awesome. Don't reckon I miss a ton about the army, but once in a while, you just want to reminisce and eat some S.O.S just for old times' sake. I pretty much only eat breakfast food whenever I come here, which I never really have any complaints about. Last time I went my friend ordered fried chicken, which I admit...didn't look so great. I'll be sticking to breakfast stuff, no doubt. One sure fire rule about Wailana that will never change...the later in the evening it gets, the better the entire place seems. 3am never feels so familiar than it does here.

Kim S.

We like cheap eats on expensive trips. We had eaten breakfast at the Wailana a few years ago, when we stayed at the Hale Koa. Centrally located, this 24 hour coffee house is a great post-club diner, and is a wallet friendly pre-beach breakfast. All of us enjoyed the all-you can eat pancakes, and we were not disappointed. The coffee was great and the food was reminiscent of some of my favorite Jersey style diners. The decor makes it look like time stopped here while your family was on a 1970's road trip. For family diners, the large menu has lots of options for even the pickiest eater.

Cy C.

I feel like in a Hawaii Five-O episode. This place brings back wonderful memories from going there after my Freshman banquet or a late night snack for a bachelor party. When I think of Wailana I think of All you can eat pancakes. Its been awhile but I finally made it back. Yes they still have the all you can eat pancakes for around 6 bucks. By the way the pancakes still kick some breakfast butt. However I was there for a business lunch. First thing I noticed was we were probably the only locals there. This place definitely caters to the tourists. I can tell because they don't serve rice with most of its breakfast dishes. I had an omelet and had to eat it with toasts. (Oh the horror) I will always have wonderful memories of this place. I truly hope this place will continue to remain open for many more years. Yes its in Waikiki but parking is pretty easy to find in the building. Still a pretty reasonable place to eat. Now that I'm older and watching my figure not sure if I'll try the ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES again unless I'm drunk or only on the days that end with a Y.

Terri J.

Wailana Coffee House is an excellent place for breakfast. On my first trip to Honolulu in 2007, I think we ate there every morning since it was very close to our hotel. The first trip, we waited in a fairly long line (around the corner), but were seated fairly quickly (20 minutes or so even with that long line). The coconut pancakes were the best and the fresh pineapple was so tasty. When I returned in 2011 we ate there several times (even though our hotel was nowhere near this time). It was definitely worth the trolley ride and the wait was nothing this time (on each visit). It's not only a great place for breakfast, but very affordable. I will definitely visit again the next time I'm in Honolulu.

Bob S.

This is an okay place, I mean, it's like eating at Denny's but the plus is that it's in Hawaii and the staff are friendly. The cost is very reasonable so if you're in Honolulu vacationing, this is a good place to get good portioned, good tasting food at a reasonable price.

Christi A.

Family friendly food and prices with attentive service. I asked for crispy hash browns with my eggs Benedict and all was perfect. All you can eat pancakes with eggs and bacon was also a hit. The only miss was the side of potato salad that came with the sandwich.

Margaret L.

I visited this place twice on my recent trip to Oahu. My first visit was ok. The pancakes were fine, not great, but good. The coconut syrup was very good. Service was slow and the server was not friendly at all. The next day, a group of friends and I went back. They had $4 Mai Tai's so we were curious. The drink was not good at all and tasted like it was made from sunny delight (for a great Mai Tai, walk a few blocks to snapper - only $3). The food was terrible. No flavor. We had between us, 12 different lunch/dinner entrees and not a single one was good. When the bill arrived, we very specifically wrote down the name on our debit cards and how much to charge each one. When the cards came back, not only was everyone charged incorrectly, but I paid my portion, someone else's portion, and to make matters worse, I was also charged for the amount of the entire bill. All in all, for a $30 check, I paid $200. When I saw the charges to my account the next day I returned to speak with the manager. He was rude, took my phone to the back room and returned 15 minutes later to tell me he could not do anything and to call my bank. After talking with him, he agreed to "fix" my problem. I was assured the changes would be taken care of in 48 hours. WRONG. It took 7 days. Save your self the hassle and indigestion and just walk right past this place. Breakfast was ok, but Ihop is just steps away with better service and equal food quality.

Remy Z.

Decent ambiance "Pancake special" satisfies Could use more wait staff

Terinna R.

Ever leave the club or bar around 3am and you're starving? Well this is the place to be my friend! Their servers are used to dealing with drunkies falling all over the place or asleep at the table, they don't get mad at you. They just kindly joke to not break their chairs like my roommate almost did as she kept falling out of her chair. Ahahaha. But cheap food, good service, and free parking, and they're 24 hours, come on, what else can you ask for when you're drunk and having the munchies?!

Arnold P.

3.5 Stars Better than eggs-n-things and denny's in Waikiki. Service was good and food is your typical diner taste with Hawaiian flavour. Luckily, every time I come here, there's no line-up.

Amanda G.

This place was down the street from our hotel, and since their only competition was a chain restaurant (IHOP) our decision to eat here was easy. We were there on a Thurs. morning, and the place was packed.There was a line of people waiting, and when we left there was a line out the door. I was a little concerned when I saw the line, since we were on a schedule due to our leaving that day. To my pleasant surprise, we were seated and served very quickly. They obviously have a well working system to get people in and out quickly. Another surprise was how good the food was. Since this place is in an ultra touristy spot, I wasn't expecting much. I had poached eggs, and pancakes. The waitress actually steered me to a better deal then the one I had previously selected. The pancakes were all you can eat, but I only ate one portion. If I had better metabolism, i definitely could have eaten more. They were some of the best pancakes I have ever had. Mmm, they were absolute perfection....The guava syrup was a tasty too! I doubt we'd stay in the area again, but I would love to have breakfast here on a future trip!

James M.

My wife and I went here for breakfast to avoid all the resort food prices. I would highly recommend going here if you are in Waikiki. A+++ quality service and food.

Joy B.

Puuuurfect for breakfast and cheap eats 'round the clock. Bypass IHOP and go to Wailana. The papaya half is so sweet but pricey, so go to Costco and get a box for about the same price! :) Otherwise, come here for eggs, rice, sausage, the usual b-fast staples. NEAL is an awesome waiter, such a cool guy! Been to the Tiki Lounge for pupu's and cheap drinks. Pupu's not so ono, but the interesting thing is that saimin is on the menu. It's not delicious but it does the trick. Don't get the mushrooms. It's just mushrooms in ranch. Yechhh. Most pupu's are fried this, fried that aside from the edamame. Super cool veteran bartenders work here. I was with my Grandma and she's like a local celebrity - she knows someone everywhere she goes, and we even got a round of drinks on the house. Go Grandma!

Steve B.

This place came highly recommended by some locals with the massive amount of reviews on Yelp many many people go here. It's also been here for quite some time so you really get the old time diner feel. **The line is always out the door on the weekends, which turned us away the first day, which was unwarranted, as the line moves quickly as the restaurant is quite large. All in all, quick service, good breakfast and a cool only Hawaiian flavor. Must do: try the Coconut Syrup on your pancakes. Overall- the wife liked it, I liked it and all was well in our world...at least until Lunch.

Acachia S.

Okay. I'm a very fair restaurant goer. I will give the ole college try to an establishment at least a couple of times to rule out fluke incidents from generally bad service or quality. Unfortunately, Wailana's, as much as I want it to be awesome and the kind of diner you go to for nostalgia and a good meal, is never going to be that place. I am sorry to say, but I cannot tell a lie. Before I go into why I shall never eat here again (except to satiate late-night/early-morning pancake cravings), I will point out the good things about Wailana: 1) The decor. There is hardly anywhere left in Hawaii that looks this old school anymore. Really takes you back to your childhood when you walk in this place. 2) Pancake special. One of the only things they can make consistently correct here are pancakes, and with a good variety of syrups and endless pancakes with bacon and eggs (but you better get 'em scrambled) for something like $7, you can't go wrong. 3) You gotta love all the aunties who work here! They're so sweet. I just wished they were serving me food as good as their personalities. Besides pancakes, the only things that are made consistently correct (even tasty) here, are french fries, onion rings, and the Irish Breakfast Omelette, which if you have any basic culinary skills whatsoever, you can make in your own kitchen with a can of Libby's corned beef hash and four eggs. French fries and onion rings also don't count because those are deep fried frozen bulk foods. Everything else is wildly inconsistently, many items have sadly induced immediate post-meal nausea and, please forgive me, subsequent vomiting on more than one occasion (read: five! Five times! I REALLY wanted it to work, Wailana! Why couldn't you have met me halfway?!). I cannot for the life of me understand how people rave about the Eggs Benedict here. That is NOT real Hollandaise, people! Please, do yourself a favor and go to Hau Tree Lanai, Orchids at Halekulani, or even Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club, which is a BAR. Yes, a BAR serving better Eggs Benedict than an actual restaurant. Egads. I will never forget one of the times I ordered Eggs Benedict here years ago, only to watch the Hollandaise break before my very eyes into an oily, yellow mess all over my plate, only to have the waitress laughingly try to convince me that that's how it was supposed to be. Um, no. That is, in fact, how incorrectly made Hollandaise is supposed to be. Perhaps that's what she meant. As if that experience wasn't off-putting enough, I tried Eggs Benedict again on this past New Year's Day thinking that perhaps they had improved it since they had a "Royal" special. This ended up meaning that it came with a piece of canned peach which they inexplicably placed IN the Hollandaise sauce on my plate. Canned peach syrup and Hollandaise really does not mix. Hash browns? They're not real either. They're reconstituted from a box, and they are never cooked all the way through. Inedible. As they famously overcook their poached eggs, and poached eggs on Benedict should not have completely hard yolks, I asked them to poach them softly. What came out was not even done poaching, as the whites were still uncooked, clear and runny. Though on this occasion the Hollandaise did not break, since it's hard to mess up Hollandaise from a dry mix packet, this meal did not stay down. No exaggeration, not even for 5 minutes after I finished. I am sorry, Wailana, but you shall waste my time no more. Lunch food is only semi-edible, as long as you avoid the burgers which are always undercooked, but unfortunately it just really isn't that good at all. You're better off going to Zippy's or even L&L if you are craving diner foods with local flair. And please note that I detest L&L with their flavorless plate lunches (they used to be decent, but not sure what happened this past year). I would rather eat a flavorless plate lunch with hard rice than eat at Wailana's ever again. So, so sad.

Xiomara R.

This place is cheap... and that fact combined with Waikiki is something of an oddity. It doesn't seem to happen much at all, and the place's reputation for its low prices seems legendary. So how does the food stack up? So-so. We both got the all-you-can-eat pancakes and dived in, with them being the best part of the meal. The male portion of these review team really liked the mystery white syrup (we assume coconut) to add a little local flavor. The downside to the place was everything else in the meal. The bacon, eggs and hash browns were all super greasy. They didn't taste bad, but it was a level of grease that makes you want to take a shower after eating. Overall, we might recommend this place to others looking to save a buck, and would probably recommend focusing on the pancakes and avoiding the other items.

Connie Y.

I was staying at a nearby hotel during my vacation to Honolulu back in October 2011 and ended up at Wailana on my last day. Boy did I regret not finding them earlier! I had the Walilana Burger and I still think back to it from time to time nearly two years later! Super juicy patty that just melted in my mouth. From what I remember the place was a pretty casual diner with super friendly service and generous portions.

Khanh T.

This place, not bad at all. My family of 13 including 5 crazy, screaming girls went here for brunch. Boy, this place was crowded! But surprisingly, they were very quick to accommodate us and sat us immediately. I saw that there was some buffet thing going on so I was like OOH! BUFFET! But turns out it was actually an AYCE breakfast thing for some sports team. There's always a dilemma for me when it comes to breakfast. I always want Corned Beef Hash for breakfast but I "TRY" to be healthy and opt for a Veggie Omelet which I always enjoy just as much anyway. However, I gave in to this plate called "The Hawaiian Breakfast" which consists of Corned Beef Hash, 2 Eggs, Toast, and Butter-Fried Bananas. Wait what? What makes this dish the "Hawaiian Breakfast??" Is it the bananas? My sis in law also ordered this one and asked the server, "How are you supposed to eat this? Eat it separately? Together with the corned beef?" The server kindly replied with, "However, you like." Hahaha. Well if you eat it together, it tastes like... corned beef hash with bananas. If you eat it separately then it tastes like corned beef hash.. and then bananas. MEH! I wasn't too great on this bananas because they were greasy from being fried and sitting on a bed of corned beef hash, thought it might be spectacular but it's just... fried bananas. I still finished my meal regardless minus 1 part of the banana. Yum! My brother also ordered Portugese Sweet Bread French Toast which was pretty good. Too bad I was too full to try any with some of the syrups they have there. It's a good diner, not bad at all.

Michelle T.

My friend and I decided to come here since it was right next to our hotel and open around the clock. We had the spinach soup. It was decent. I cant really say much else for the food since that was all we had so it gets 3 stars. The service was a bit slow, but that might have been because we were there around 1am. Our waiter, god bless his heart, seemed like he was so tired and he was sweating profusely.

Willy W.

Next door to an IHOP and across the street from the Hilton village - seems like a good place to eat as opposed to those two. We came here twice during our stay in Oahu. I recall ordering the loco moco (had to try it out once while in Hawaii); while it wasn't anything special - it was still pretty good and very filling. If you don't know: bed of rice, a beef patty, fried egg and gravy. Second time around, I ordered the guava filled french toast which was awesome! They also offer AYCE pancakes and various other diner food. The service was pretty good here. I wouldn't hesitate to come back another time. But be prepared for lines on weekends~

Penny C.

I was in town visiting my husband who is here on business, and we decided to give the Wailana Coffee House a try for breakfast since it was only a short walk from the Ilikai. There was a long line out the door when we arrived, as it was 10 am on a weekend morning. The line moved swiftly and once inside we chose to sit at the counter, since it was just the two of us. Our server was very friendly and didn't waste any time getting our order. Food was served quickly and just as ordered. Not a gourmet breakfast, but not the worse I've ever had either. As many other reviewers have noted, the decor is very dated, but it's fun to imagine as it was back in the day. The Wailana Coffee House gets the job done and you'll be on your way with little fuss.

Mark Y.

You know how it is when a place is so embedded in your history that you don't really care that the food is just so-so? Well, that's kind of what Wailana Coffee Shop is for me, I just have so many memories of this place. Wailana has literally watched me grow up from when I was a rug rat to now as an adult. From tagging along with my Dad when he picked up my Mom from work in the evening and we'd stop in for a bite, I'd usually get a cheeseburger with fries which I always remember as good. Back then I was small enough to hide under the tables so after I finished my burger, that's where I'd be hiding, under the table between my parents' feet . Then years later coming here with friends at 4am after a long night of club hopping and just laughing and munching til the sun started coming up. And now, coming here for breakfast on Sunday mornings, eating that super-rich muesli made with half & half and way too few macadamia nuts. The lines for breakfast are always long but we usually opt to sit at the counter to avoid them. Amazing that after all these years, the place still looks the same, and I'm glad it does. The menu is huge but most of the other dishes are just mediocre, the portions are pretty good though. Sometimes I'll get the Loco Moco, or the pancakes which can be a bit gummy depending on who's cooking. Yeah, the food here is pretty much just OK and most of the waitresses were probably working here when I was hiding under the table between my parents' feet, but it's these memories that will always keep me coming back.

Danielle B.

Simply: cheap and good. It was right across the street from the Hilton where we were staying. Wailana was recommended to us by my bf's auntie. They have all you can eat pancakes for $5.75, which also comes with bacon and eggs. I also upgraded my pancakes to banana pancakes. Top those off with some coconut syrup and that's what you call a gooood morning! Funny thing was, halfway through my meal and the waitress notices that my pancakes are burnt and asks if I want a new order. Honestly, I hadn't even noticed! They were still delicious, just a little crispier on the edges. I didn't get to try my bf's food because by the time I looked over it was all gone - I'll take that as it was good. Anyway, service was good. Food was good. 24 hours. Love it!

Slur P.

If you miss the "oldies but goodies" feel of a local diner look no further than Wailana Coffee House. The coffees good, the food is great, and the service is as lovely as the men and women that work here. Although the furniture and overall style of this restaurant may seem dated to those with shallow pockets or shallow values, those with class would recognize the beauty in vintage when they see it. I would personally recommend trying the specials or their complete meal which includes battered shrimp, steamed vegetables, steak, baked potato, deep fried onion rings, a drink, and their wonderful ice-cream dessert all at a reasonable price. xoxo, A hopelessly devoted hula girl.

Sonia S.

It's very rare for me to go to Wailana. I've eaten there maybe only 3 times in 13 years I've lived on O'ahu. The one thing that I've been ordering is their French Dip sandwich. I love me my french dips! lt usually comes with melted swiss cheese. I always add sauteed mushrooms. OH MY! The combo of roast beef, melted cheese and mushrooms on their buttery toasted bread dipped into the au jus = one very tasty, messy, 10 napkin sandwich, but I don't mind having au jus and sauteed mushroom juice running down my hands and arms. Parking and just getting into Waikiki can sometimes be a pain, but I would go through the hassle just for their FDS. Next time I'll venture and try their breakfast.

Porsche C.

Great that it is open 24 hours, excellent service!! Our waiter was fast and was very watchful of our drinks when they needed to be refilled. Ordered the mini burger, the plus is that it is a nice size burger, the minus is that the burger meat tasted weird. I gave it 3 stars due to the fact that a kid 9 and under can eat for $2.50 and we had fast excellent service. I may have to try the breakfast for a better food experience

Sarah S.

I was back in Hawaii for my bestie's graduation and decided to drop in since it was only a few steps away from my girlfriend's where I was staying. Food: I ordered the "All you can eat pancakes" which came with 2 pancakes, 2 eggs and 2 pieces of bacon. I could barely finish those 2 pancakes so there was no "all you can eat" for me. I was full before I was even halfway done with my plate. I was hesitant when the waitress placed the coconut syrup on the table along with the maple syrup. I was going to just stick on the safe side and go with maple when I thought "Well heck! I'm in Hawaii I might as well try the coconut syrup". The coconut syrup is GENIUS and now that I'm back in DC i'm searching for it every time I go grocery shopping. Price: Really cheap for this to be in Waikiki. Location: You are only 5 minutes (or less) walking distance from Waikiki Beach. There is also great shopping around if you walk in the direction towards the Waikiki strip. I recommend!

Michelle J.

The staff was warm, friendly and helpful. The pancakes with coconut syrup were delicious!!! They came with eggs and bacon and are a great value. They were all you can eat but I couldn't eat more than one serving. The staff was really welcoming and friendly. I went for take-out and ended up dining in. Being from New York, I enjoyed the diner feel.

Sandy H.

I've got a ton of respect for Wailana for the late night feedings over the years, especially after a hard night at [insert Waikiki night spot here]. It's definitely been the better alternative to Zippy's. How do I describe their food? Ok, a step and a half above crap -- that's what it is. Their salad bar, depending on what time of the day you get there, is a sad, neglected one. Get something else if you can. However, when it's 3AM and you're starving and desperate to fill your tummy in an attempt to prevent that awful hangover in the morning, food that's a step and a half above crap suddenly turns into a culinary delight. All of a sudden you thank the powers that be that you have a safe haven like Wailana's -- where the waitresses (who have been there since you parents were in HS) make sure to top off your coffee as much as possible so that you'll feel better, enough to be off on your merry little way.

Braden K.

Wailanas is a great place to go after a night of drinking or just cruizin with the homies. Open 24 hours and located right across the hilton hawaiian village, wailanas is the spot for after hours dining. Jade and gene are the coolest people in the coffee house and they'll often times let you open a tab if you frequent the spot. Jade also remembers orders if you dine enough haha. French dip and 2 hash browns at 4am hits the spot. Don't go for 24 hour service on tuesdays. They vacuum and sometimes don't let you in

Lindbergh B.

If you are cheap, drunk, and love all-u-can eat pancakes, then come here! If you do order anything else but the pancakes, I'll have Chuck Norris roundhouse kick you to the face! Think about it for a second, $7 of fulfilling pancake pleasure or years and years of rehabilitation and therapy? "I do not always eat pancakes everyday, but when I do I make sure I go to Wailana's! Stay hungry, my friend's or else..........CHUCK NORRIS!"

James H.

I feel this place is a bit overrated for what you get... I feel this place doesn't have very good customer service, although I went around 2am... Also the menu didn't look very appealing while I scanned through it.. I ended up ordering some bacon, eggs and pancakes.. It was alright though, nothing special but not bad either.. I also feel this place is a bit pricey but that could be in relation to its location.. Pros - Open 24 hours. Cons - Over hyped...

Krystal C.

First thing to note, there is usually a wait here and you can't write your name down. You have to stand in line and is seated in that order so if you are in a rush, best to go some place else. Came here for breakfast and I actually really like this place as it has a cozy diner feel to it. Think of it as a local Denny's with Denny's menu and prices. It may be the cheapest meal I've had this entire Hawaii trip. They have all you can eat pancakes with 2 pieces of bacon and 2 eggs any style for $6.95- what a deal! The bacon isn't crisp but rather flimsy which is disappointing but they offer a variety of syrups for the pancakes: coconut, strawberry, and regular. A neighbor ordered the french toast and they were HUGE, 6 very large slice of bread. For parking, they have an underground lot with the entrance to the right of the restaurant. If you eat there and get it validated, you get 2 hours of parking for 50 cents!

Joie Y.

I rather go here than Zippy's. Sorry, I'm so over Zippy's. And breakfast served all day!!! Yes!!! And all you can eat "salad" bar! It's generic salad stuff, but you can't beat the price. Yeah, sometimes you get the server that is in their own world and other times you get the server who reads your mind, five minutes into the future. It's fun to go when the karaoke singing starts in the lounge. The music and singing can be heard in the front area. Free entertainment!!! I like that it's a cheap eat place with breakfast all day and sometimes decent entertainment.

Karen D.

Wailana Coffee House, the Waikiki landmark, does a lot of things right. Considering its Waikiki location, Wailana Coffee House evokes nostalgia of yesteryear Hawaii rather than a feeling of tacky tourist trap. Is it the best food I've ever had? Nah. But it has enough good things that I can overlook a few minor faults. Let's face it...this is diner food after all. It tastes okay, but for me the star is the value and the service. It offers a HUGE menu, serves breakfast all day (worth an extra star right there), and is open 24 hours. There is on-site parking, and if you're lucky enough to get a window seat, you have a front row seat to an interesting array of people from all walks of life. The staff is super friendly and bends over backwards to be helpful and efficient. On my last visit, our food order came out within five minutes--faster than some "fast food" restaurants! Wailana Coffee House is located on Ala Moana Blvd at the intersection of Kalia and Ena Rds. The on-site parking garage is accessible via Ena Rd ('ewa side of the street). If you have them validate your garage ticket, you will pay a modest fee of just $0.50/hr. Yelp 365 Challenge #071/365

Cass J.

Great service, great food, great price!!!

Marshall P.

I will do my best to provide an accurate review without being insulting or rude! Appearance: the appearance of this particular restaurant is not great quite like a scene from the Rockford files Except dirtier also not quite sure what it truly was but upon entering the doors I was blasted by what appeared the be a warm thick air scented of sweat or urine.. Service: Our server was very polite and attentive checking on us often even though she was quite busy Food: Duh Duh Duh!!! I'm sure many of you have gone for breakfast somewhere knowing it was going to horrible but somehow decided you would do it anyways knowing very well you were soon to wish you hadn't, unfortunately this is one of those times. I ordered the " corn beef hash" omelette which if you could buy dried omelette in a box with dehydrated meat I'm sure it would be similar they sprinkled some cheese over top ( half of which was stale and dried out on the ends very smooth move guys it totally transformed the dish I almost thought I was eating in ramsays kitchen) my hashbrowns were partially frozen still and I could barely choke down my truck stop coffee. However !!! +++ positive time my banana pancakes were not so bad! Not a great recipe but they used plenty of real bananas inside overall this order of the two was edible. Pricing: the pricing here is outrageous most of you who have eaten here probably think I'm crazy by saying this but hear me out so $10.00 for a stacked breakfast is a great deal assuming it was any good! Oh and edible. This however was of horrible quality I mean McDonald's breakfast looks like something president Obama and his wife sit down to on Sundays compared to this. And to top it off THERE IS A $3.00 mandatory service charged added to your bill? Which is not disclosed beforehand not to be confused with a gratuity or tip this is a charge for them to serve you ... My advice is if you are desperately hungry near ala moana and only want to eat pancakes this might be ok! Otherwise keep on walking you are better off at zippys or the mall

j w.

Great food, prices and service. All you can eat pancakes were great for only $6.65 and came with bacon and eggs. Amazing!

Christine L.

When I was about 15 my mom and I stayed with her friend in the building directly over this coffee shop. So we basically had breakfast here everyday for a month. And during this time I came to realize that they have the best french toast ever! An order of french toast with a side of bacon and a cup of hot chocolate (I didn't drink coffee back then). Delicious. Since then I have come back to Wailana everytime I am in the area. I still stick to their french toast, but they also have a great club sandwich. But maybe I just love bacon! Can I have some now please?

PN J.

The blueberry pancakes are amazing--- golden brown, light and fluffy and totally scumptious! Yum!!! The lines are not as bad as the "other" breakfast competitor down the road..... Yes, the Wailana pancakes are 1000% better than the pale yellow, dried out, rubbery pancakes at Eggs and Things (where the blueberries are no longer even inside the pancakes but plopped on top).Having gone there since it first opened in the 70's, I remember how great the food used to be. But don't worry, endless lines of Japanese tourists will ensure the place keeps churning out mediocre food. Thank God there's still Wailana Coffee House for the rest of us who prefer better food as well as a shorter wait in line. Since we were staying for a week at the Outrigger Luana (a super hotel BTW)., we ate several of our dinners at Wailana. Hubby said the liver was terrific and each of the different soups he tried w/ different dinners were equally tasty. You can't go wrong with the all-you-can-eat salad bar that comes with most of the dinners/lunches. The sole, scampi mahimahi and the liver we had were excellent. The salad bar is your basic tossed lettuce (with fresh mushrooms!) kidney/garbanzo bean salad, black bean/corn salad, coleslaw, potato salad, carrot slaw, etc. but there's also fruit (usually including pineapple) and jello. You could fill up on salad bar alone! Good food. Great value. Warm Aloha service. There can be a line at breakfast but it moves quickly compared to E & T (probably because Eggs and Things seating area is cramped and tiny). At the Wailana, we sit at the counter if we're in a hurry. Just 50 cents for up to 2 hrs of AMPLE validated parking downstairs in the garage. I've never found parking to be a problem. ($1.00 for up to 4 hrs) What are you waiting for? Breakfast is (always) ON!

Chappy M.

Don't be tempted by big chain breakfast food places. This local place is amazing - dependable food and service with some nice regional touches to the menu. Highly recommended.

John K.

Nice cheap place in Waikiki to get a late night meal. There is lots of room and a full staff to get your order done. I ordered an Denver Omelette and a Belgian Waffle, which came with a lot of condiments and was very tasty. The last time I was here I had to meatloaf special and it was lacking in taste. I think they cook their food without salt so make sure you use the salt and pepper shaker if you need more to it. During the day it's older people and at night it's mostly young people. I would totally walk over here if I need to prevent a hangover after a night of drinking.

Meredith H.

Convenient location from Hilton Hawaiian village but the food was average at best. Reminded me of an IHOP or Denny's. The breakfast was cheap but I'd skip it next time for better quality food.

Grant S.

I hear people raving about this place all the time. Never been. Until a rainy Friday night. Found parking in the lot underneath the restaurant, $1 for an hour. Not bad for Waikiki. Close to the restaurant too! We got seated quickly and ordered almost on the spot. The waiter was very attentive and kept a keen eye on his section. Impressive. Water refills and all-you-can-eat-pancakes were flying to our table. The reuben was alrite. Bread was fresh and tasty, 1000 island dressing, sauerkraut, and swiss were all good. The corned beef was meh. I've had better (manny's thx for spoiling me). Overall good. Came with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and PINEAPPLE. props. Karaoke next door was entertaining and some of the performers were quite good, especially the woman who sang No One by Alicia Keys. Overall pretty decent. Well lit, clean enough, quick service. I'll be back when I am in the area and breakfast needs to be had.

Alma P.

Basically, cheap eats to flee the high-priced breakfasts at the Waikiki resorts. ;-) Ate here twice in my week long stay @ the Hilton across the street -- had the Hawaiian breakfast one morning which was pretty tasty and another day had the all you can eat pancakes (great deal but are you really gonna eat more than 2?) which hit the spot as well. Is the place 'da bomb'? nah, but it works to satisfy that morning hunger. :-)

Ana R.

this review is about the all you can eat breakfast: delicious! a deal! great for tourists or for days you don't want to cook the service has been always nice,i like the old/classic atmosphere maybe i am a tourist still :p

Harlow B.

I was hopeful for a good breakfast since all the reviews were great though it was anything but below sub par. The eggs Benedict were soggy and flavorless. Coffee was weak even for West Coast standards. Everything else was just ok. The worst was the stench of urine this place had, definitely not worth a stop.

Tim S.

Every time I stay in Waikiki I make a trek for macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup...breakfast of champions and also those of us who could lose a few pounds! All I want are the pancakes and some bacon but it is always cheaper to get the combo which comes with two eggs (always wasted...or 'waisted' if I eat them). Great service...very affordable and they pile on the macadamia nuts..hmmmhmmmhmmm my mouth is watering just thinking about it

Iama W.

Had a terrific breakfast with my college aged daughter here! Coffee was better than Hilton Hawaiian village. We split a short stack of pancakes- she pineapple, me a banana pancake! Had scrambled eggs with! The eggs were delicious - not sure why they were so great but supposedly local eggs. If you want a Pino colada etc- they are 4.50 here rather than the $12 at our resort! Place looks unassuming old coffee shop but food is good and service is great~!

L L.

Got severe food poisoning on Thursday night (lasting till Saturday). We think it was mahimahi and/or salad bar. those, who ate the ox tail soup were fine. The service was great, the oxtail was safe. We have eaten here many time, this is the first for us. However, when I called Wailana, asking whether any one else got sick on Thursday night, got really weird and unfriendly responses. The bottom line - we will only eat the oxtail soup from now on, if we ever get so brave to go there again.

Frank D.

Veggie omelet - onions, bell peppers , and celery ! Ick! Hash browns not included. Wack! Pancakes are good. Service weak, at best.

Akiko T.

I like this place because they are open 24hrs and I can have breakfast for dinner. Their All You Can Eat Pancake item on the menu is a great deal if you are super hungry, but with eggs and bacon on the side, the original serving of two pancakes are perfect for me. This was actually the first place I tried the Coconut Syrup for my pancakes! At first, not being a local, just the thought of coconut as syrup did not translate very well in my head, but what a surprise! They are actually good! I am hooked on them, to be honest. I tried their French Toast, too, on another visit. Great volume and sure will make you full!! I am not a fan of cutting in lines, but the trick I heard was that if you are a party of two or by yourself and don't mind sitting at the bar counter, you can just seat yourself and not have to wait for those ladies to seat you. Yes, the seating takes forever!! I still feel bad seating myself, so I try to go during one of their not-so-busy hours, but yea, give it a try. The parking is still $0.50 with validation.

Daniel W.

If your looking for a vintage diner feel for a good breakfast, this is the place.

Jesse C.

I stopped by here after the GAR because I was craving some pancakes. I mean $5.75 for all you can eat pancakes, comes with 2 eggs, bacon and of course all you can eat pancakes. My friend got the lasagna. It was huge. It came with a good sized portion, garlic bread, steam carrots, baked potato, and salad bar. The taste wasnt quite right tho; too much oregano. Another bonus to this diner-esque restuarant is its 24 hours and they serve breakfast all day! Woot!

Dinah S.

Okay, I'm probably biased a bit. I came here when I wanted comfort food. I knew they had fried chicken. It was good enough to satisfy my craving, not anything outstanding. I got the chicken snack which came with a side of coleslaw, which you had to mix yourself (dressing atop shreded cabbage) Fries and vegetables were included. The fries were goodk but the vegetables honestly tasted and looked like the bagged frozen vegetables you get at the grocery. You know, the kind with diced carrots, green beans, lima beans, corn, and peas I've had their breakfast, specifically the all you can eat pancakes. I recommend coming here instead of IHOP next door. Service is better, faster and dare I say it, better quality. Also, cheaper.

Matthew M.

Very good pancakes and great prices next to Hilton Waikiki village. Open 24 hours next to all these super expensive commercial restaurants is a plus. Service was good and food was good also.

Nina J.

I give it 5 stars because it's "As good as it gets" for the price. Where else in Waikiki can a family of 4 eat a full breakfast for under $35? Even if there is a line out the door, it never takes you long to get to a table. The waitresses are very efficient and you can be in and out in 30 minutes and go on with your day! I tell anyone who visits to go to Wailana if they don't want to pay $60+ for breakfast.

Karyn M.

So addicted to their Boasted Chicken! Love the ole skool atmosphere and food. Nothing much has changed in that place since I can remember. And talk about reasonable! Two diners can cost you $25 and you too full to walk! Parking is a little challenging, but be patient, something always comes up.

Mel T.

Wow what a disappointment. I was looking forward to a delicious breakfast. Maybe my expectations were too high. Came late evening for breakfast and ordered the Irish Omelette (basically corned beef hash omelette). It was bland and the hash browns tasted stale as if it was sitting around for awhile then reheated. I did taste the pancakes and that was very goodl. The karaoke bar was exceptionally loud and if someone had too much to drink, you had no choice but to listen to it while you ate. I suggest they put a sound proof door and give you the option to join the bar later on. Parking is tough downstairs and stalls are limited. If I come back, it'll be for the unlimited pancakes with eggs and bacon. Stick to the pancakes and you can't go wrong.

Claire H.

Comfort food, nice and hot!

Derek N.

It's hard for me to believe that they have all-you-can-eat pancakes for $6.35! This has to be their loss leader! Plus it comes with two eggs and bacon! Also they had coconut syrup and I love coconut. And it's open 24 hours? As someone who loves places open late, this is a definite plus. It's surprising that a place like this is in Waikiki! We went late night so it was pretty dead, but unfortunately that also meant no salad bar, which my "date" said is apparently good? I definitely have to go back!

Rachel W.

Terrible service, the food is just ok for the price and the place smells like pee. Ihop right next door would be a better choice

Sara T.

Back in the day, when my dad was in a band in high school, he used to come here after late-night Waikiki gigs. Now, my BF comes here with his band after late-night Waikiki gigs. Funny how things come full circle :) I'm pretty amazed that I had never been here before last week. I had brunch with the BF and we shared a Belgian waffle, 2 eggs with bacon and toast, and a side of hash browns. The food was not amazing, but it was tasty and pretty cheap for Waikiki standards, and the atmosphere was very diner-y. Like everyone says, the coconut syrup is good on the Belgian waffle. I would definitely come again, especially if it was late and night and I was craving breakfast food. Make sure you get validated parking ($1/hr) in the garage underneath the restaurant!

Cintamani A.

Places like Wailana Coffee House makes me think that Yelp should have a rating system that enables half stars because I want to rate this place a 2.5. It's not a bad place but I wouldn't call it a good place. I don't get the hype. It's dull passionless food for dull palates that belong to exhausted people. Or drunkards and potheads. The burgers aren't bad but that's a hard think to screw up. The other food I've had is so utterly unmemorable that I can't even recall any of it. It's reminiscent of Like Like Drive Inn and other places of that nature which are basically replicas. In some ways it reminds me of growing up in the '90s, visits to tutu and when restaurants like this were filled with clouds of cigarette smoke. For that alone it gets some points. Although, I'm the happiest once I'm outside of the entrance and leaving the place since it's too crowded for my liking.

Tyra K.

I LOVE breakfast... So I must say I'm a bit harsh I've ate better... The reason why I like this place is cuz its locally owned, so you know that its not corporate and that they will be making everything fresh... The service is very usual like at every breakfast place usually its hard to accommodate many people around breakfast time so I'm reasonable about that, and I actually never been here when it was slow so I wouldn't know how their service is when they have time to pamper each individual.. All together I think the food is definitely better than Denny's, Ihop and all those other corporate places.. I will come here occasionally, food is a bit fattening since they do make most of their stuff with lots of butter, so this is a place you would really go to once in a while.. I would also recommend this place over most other breakfast places in HNL...

Smelly C.

Open 24 hours! It's the epitome of old diner w/ okay food.

Paul A.

Can't believe after eating breakfast here at least 30-40 times I haven't reviewed it? Okay, I only go here for breakfast with my wife and daughter. The prices are awesome, the place is always packed with tourists and locals, the food always comes out super quick, those are all great signs. The French toast stuffed with Guava jelly is pretty good, the pancakes are pretty good, the omelets and eggs Benedict are pretty good, the coffee is pretty good, see where I'm going with this, this place is Pretty Good when you add Price, Quantity, Quality, Parking, Wait time, is it mind blowing great, Absolutely not, but good and satisfying which like sex, most of us would be content with!

Joy L.

This is your typical 24-hour diner located across from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. I ordered the French toast with a sunny side up egg and bacon. This was my first time trying French toast so I didn't really know what to expect. I thought my French toast was a bit bland though. However, the maple syrup and fruit jams provided on the side definitely helped brighten up the toast. The servers here are quite attentive; my breakfast came out relatively fast. This place has a large dining area that was pretty much filled at around 8 in the morning. Overall, Wailana's is a decent and convenient place to eat.

Hannah F.

Went on Father's Day around brunch time, so unsurprisingly there was a wait to be seated. Line moved pretty quickly though, and were led to our table by an efficient and friendly hostess. Decor is clean and Hawaii-casual. Drink orders were taken promptly, drinks came out quickly, server was nice, menus were clean and in good condition, good selection of food. Coffee is amazingly good, definite must-try, and they make sure your cup its refilled. Food came out quickly, fruit is fresh and ripe, pancakes were fluffy and delicious, and try the coconut syrup (it's good! And I don't care much for coconut!) Just two minor complaints, the server brought out every sauce under the sun, but forgot to bring jelly tray for toast, and the eggs came out runnier than I had ordered. My fiance said the bathrooms were a little run-down as well. Good breakfast place for very good value, especially in Waikiki area!

Eric M.

A good and popular place for locals & tourists alike. I had the portugese sausage breakfast one day, and saimin and a BLT another day for lunch. TV is in the bar where full menu is offered.

Mel S.

This place is popular due to the location but there are so many other (Sam Choy, Eggs n Things, Pancake House) better breakfast places this Wailana. I tried the loco moco here, the patty was a bit bloody and gravy was a bit bland, rice portion too small......I won't be back here.

Tin-Tin M.

It wasn't bad, but I've had better.

david d.

seriously, the service here is by far the worst i have ever had. this lady said they ran out of kimchee fried rice when they were clearly serving rice and eggs, the 2 main ingredients for the dish. I paid $11 for bacon egg and rice, when she could have offered the bacon,egg and rice special that night for $8. The food wasnt that great either, coulda made it myself easily. will never ever go back here.

Jeff M.

The nice thing about this place is that you're almost guaranteed to lose weight after eating there. It would be almost a miracle if you got out the door without pooping your drawers. Thrown together crappy (no pun intended) food. I had eggs benedict, my wife had pancakes. Egg shells in BOTH! Who finds egg shells in pancakes!?? Skip it!!

Daniel A.

spam and portuguese sausage and eggs. - don't think. just order and eat it!

Steve M.

Have been going here for at least 40 years (used to live in Hawaii) and would go here for breakfast while on business. Now I live in SCal and when we are in Honolulu I'll drop by for breakfast. Still like the Hawaiian style breakfast of two eggs, corned beef hash with a couple of grilled sliced banana on it with a couple pieces of toast.

Retired B.

Average food, okay prices for breakfast. Average service. I dont know of any great breakfast places within walking distance in Waikiki. If you have a car, drive to the bakeries around Honolulu.

matt m.

Wailana Coffee House has good food for a great price. Standard diner fare with a Hawaiian twist, but it is definitely tough to beat the prices, especially in Waikiki. I had the all you can eat pancakes for under six bucks.

Scott J.

Pretty standard diner, but a solid breakfast option. I had pineapple pancakes with coconut syrup and was pretty happy with it, largely because they were so generous with the pineapple. The prices were great and the service was friendly.

X X.

If I could only eat at one place in Honolulu, it would be WCH! Great selection of food with all you can eat pancakes! I loved coming here late at night when all the freaks come in. Nice cocktail lounge in the back with people in their 20s-60s singing and $3-5 drinks. I loved this place because it isn't the "I am here to look cool" kind of place

Taylor H.

We got the number III which includes french toast, an egg, and two strips of bacon for around $6. It was yummy and you can't beat the price. We were satisfied!

April B.

Best breakfast ever! Love the Hawaiian breakfast. What is better than corned beef hash with fried banana on top? I agree that it gets crazy for breakfast but that is where you want to go. Their other entrees are just so so. Go to there for breakfast and be happy! Great place to stop and eat before the 7am flights off Hono.

Lissie B.

When we stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village, we decided to try Wailana Coffee House. The wait was very short and the staff were very friendly. The BF and I both had the corn beef hash with eggs and toast and a side of pancakes. The food was ok, nothing to write home about....but the prices are sooo cheap! To make a long story short, we only tried this place once, instead we walked a few more blocks to Eggs N' Things!

Grimeater A.

The last time I at here my friend told me he was getting married. That was over 4 years ago. The food here is pretty boring. I prefer Likelike Drive Inn for my breakfast food fix. You can't beat Likelike hasbrowns! On a positive note, the servers were friendly.

Jason K.

This coffee shop has been here since I was kid, located right across from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. They used to have another location on Kuhio but closed down. They have good home cooked meals here and great breakfast. Can order food like Club Sandwiches, Hamburger steak, Loco Moco, chicken, french dip, Kalbi and others but breakfast is great -Eggs Benedict, filled french toast, and the all you can pancakes for like $6 buck w/ bacon and eggs -try mac nut pancakes - this place may not have hotcakes like Boots N Kimos, Eggs N Things or Liliha bakery but its all you can eat and use the coconut syrup and its 24 hrs a day....an Old school place, nothing fancy, just sit eat and enjoy quick....

Seth F.

If you like breakfast anytime this is the place. It's directly across from the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Chris E.

We went here two days in a row and I swear its the best breakfast I ever had. I've been to hundreds of breakfast joints and this one actually made me sad to finish it. Bonus hint: put a bit of coconut syrup in your coffee instead of sugar!

Matt K.

We decided to go into this place because everytime we pass by it, there is always a line out the door! Can't go wrong with that. Eventhough the line was huge, we didn't have to wait that long, maybe 15 mins max. I ordered the portugese sasuage with 2 eggs sunny side up. It was pretty good and one of the cheapest on the menu. We also ordered the Hawaiian breakfast which was eggs and corn beef hash and bananas fried in butter! Yum! Both of our entrees came with buttered toast and jam galore to spread. Overall, I don't think Wailana is anything special. It is just a good, down to earth diner, that has some good prices and food to go along with it. The service is great, prompt and fast. If you are hungry, they have all you can eat pancakes!

Alex G.

The best thing was the coffee. It sure wasnt the undercooked greasy eggs or the cheap portuguese sausage that was SWIMMING in grease. I'd rather eat a mcmuffin from mcdonald's.

Ray P.

Let me put it this way! After a long night at the club, this is the spot where you and your friends can chill and enjoy good food! The best part is, it is open 24 hours!

Christine R.

I've been on Oahu for exactly 8 days and hands down Wailana Coffee House has been my breakfast, lunch, and dinner stop just about everyday. I absolutely love the aloha that u get the minute u step foot inside right up til u leave..The pancakes are bomb and so is the coconut syrup that u get with it along with the never ending coffee refills :) I havent tried their desserts...well, not yet anyway...but im sure they're great from what others say...all i can say that dont miss out on this one...cant wait to head back for breakfast tomorrow...oh yeah, and CASH ONLY!

Al B.

Traditional diner style restaurant with very reasonable prices, and large portions. Amazing food! You can tell a lot is homemade, and best coffee so far. A worthwhile place to eat!

Matt E.

The best meal I had in Waikiki. Delicious breakfast, guava jelly in French toast and coconut syrup was awesome. Really good prices and service. Fun to eat an old school diner in Hawaii.

Don O.

Great 24-hr diner breakfast experience with Hawaiian flair. The atmosphere reminds me of the old Sambo's (or old school Lyon's) my family went to in California growing up; total 70s throw back. Friendly, prompt and efficient waitresses. They have all-you-can-eat pancakes with eggs, bacon and coffee for under $8 but I had the eggs benedict which was very tasty. You get 10% off your bill if you're staying at the Aqua Palms next door which is great because their free continental breakfast is lacking big time.

Ruth D.

Man I have so much late night memories in this place. When my friends had the munchies late at night and everything in town was closed. This was the place to be.... I can get yummy breakfast food in peace.

Christine C.

Coming from NYC/NJ, I love a good diner. It's especially good after clubbing. It hits the spot.

B. F.

I picked up food to go from here while staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village across the street. I had read about this place on Chowhound, but at another location in Honolulu. Figuring this place would probably be just as good, I decided to do a grab and go. I ordered the fried combination seafood platter, it came with fried scallops, fried shrimp, fried fish, salad, and a dinner roll. It was really inexpensive for what it was. I think they threw in a couple king crab legs because I declined the soup that came with the meal. The order was ready in a jiffy and I was out the door in under 10 minutes. Great value and nice people. You can't ask for anything more.

joe l.

Great food for price, line moves quickly. Try the endless pancakes, with coconut syrup-Yum.

Tim S.

Old school coffee shop across the street from the Hilton. Decent food. I had portugese sausage with eggs and toast. Prices were decent. Service was just ok. Good for a quick stop for breakfast. Not my favorite but it worked out alright.

Nicole C.

Been to this place a few times and everytime my food was burnt. We waited so long for our food that i didn't want to wait so we just ate. When it was time to leave the hostess asked us if we found everything ok and when we told her that our food was burnt, instead of an apology her reply was "oh". So basically i won't be going there again.

Scott C.

This was extremely yummy and better than IHOP! Excellent food and service, friendly staff, and you've gotta have the pancakes with the variety of syrups they have! Also loved the hash browns

Kristen C.

Came here with my parents because we wanted to try eggs and things but it was hella crowded at 9a. so i said lets go here since i always wanted to give it a try. its normal diner type food. there was a wait when we got there but it could have gone faster if they had more workers because there were lots of open tables in the back of the restaurant where we got seated. It was only a 10 min wait so it was too bad. I ordered the pancake sandwich with scrambled eggs and ham, my mom got the same with bacon and banana pancakes for $1 more, and my dad got the eggs benedict which he wanted to try. The wait for food was probably 15-20 mins but our drinks were filled in a timely matter. However, they did bring my plate and my dad's plate first while my mom had to wait about 5 mins because they said its longer since she had banana pancakes? that i dont get but oookkk. When she finally got her food they even for got her side of rice so she had to wait another 3 mins just to get the waiters attention. As for the food i really liked the eggs because it was soft and not dry. The pancakes were also pretty good and went well with the big slice of ham. Overall i'd come back because it is pretty cheap for being located in waikiki.

Ashlyn B.

5 stars for: - Old Fashioned French Toast - Hot cocoa - Banana pancakes - cheap parking - open 24 hours This is the place to eat when nothing else comes to mind. :)

Ed C.

This place is very popular for breakfast. The food is okay but the price is not cheap for breakfast. It is affordable but I will not go again for breakfast.

Katrina F.

Nothing special. We had breakfast food at night time, which I love doing. The hash browns were awful, and the eggs benedict was ok. I always wanted to try this place because I drive by it every morning on my way to work and there is a line out the door every time! I just dont understand why now. I know there are a lack of breakfast places on the island...but I just dont get why this place is so popular. Maybe I should give it another shot? Servers were all old so a little slow, but very nice.

Carolyn V.

Wailani Coffee House is a great option if you want to step up from IHOP and Denny's and/or avoid the high resort prices on food. It's Hawaii comfort food at its finest. I ordered a Chef Salad which was a mile high...full of deli meats galore. The salad would have cost $3 to $5 more at the hotel and probably wouldn't have been as big. The service is excellent and our wait staff was very, very friendly. It's a great place to get referrals for other less known areas on the island since people who work there are from there. The portions on other people's plates were HUGE and the prices were very, very reasonable considering it's touristy, expensive Waikiki. I love coffee shops in general and I'm definitely planning on dining here again.

Daniel B.

Lets just say, for this visit... it was a 3.5 stars rating. For me to use "impressed" and "Wailana Coffee Shop" in the same sentence is like me trying to stick a square peg in a round hole... Something just doesn't quite fit.... Dining at Wailana is like dining in a two-star hotel's default restaurant on your way to go back home from vacationing Honolulu. Nothing's memorable, except maybe the lady off key trying her hand at singing "Blondie's 'Heart of Glass'" in the Karaoka part of the restaurant. But Wailana Coffee House, in the last 676987684648 years I have been going to your restaurant, I must say, you certainly have impressed me enough... enough for me to write a 3/3.5 star review of this place. What made me super impressed you ask? The Chicken Cutlet plate. Best dish I have ever purchased here and reminded me of all the reasons why I miss School Lunch. The chicken cutlet plate, I thought was so good, it reminded me of those days I'd glance at the School Lunch menu and circle off the day with the "good lunch' -- for the record, I went to Public School. The Chicken Cutlet was oily, but combined with the gravy, oh it just was so creamy and good that I didn't care how my unhealthy it seemed, what mattered was that it tasted so good, paired with hot veggies? Heaven. The Service: Just the usual, check up here and there, but at least my water was kept full which was a nice thing. The Scoops: - Parking is in the Wailana, in designated stalls marked WCH. Be sure to validate parking when the attendant is there. - Salad bar typically closes out around 11pm so if you're choosing to get a salad with your entree, arrive beforehand or you're stuck with soup. - Military discount is available.

Susan S.

I went to this place cause my brother lives in the building right next to it and i heard some pretty good reviews on yelp. But, this place disappointed me quite a bit. I walked in during a late afternoon and hosts and servers didn't see that welcoming. They actually looked like they've been working there for 20 years!! I was sat, then helped by 4 different people, hardly recognizing which one was my server. The food definitely was disappointing. Everything there seemed like cafeteria food!! I ordered the patty melt with french fries and the meat patty they use isn't real beef and the french fries were old and gross. The only good part of my meal was my strawberry daiquiri. I couldn't taste any alcohol in it whatsoever, but by the time i stood up, i for sure could tell there was booze inside. I could see how this place could be good at 3 am when everyone is coming home from the clubs. It's good drunk food, not sober food. Other than that, I'd rather hit up a Denny's or a fast food place.

Jennifer H.

This is a decent place to chat with friends and to sip coffee and have a dessert. If you cant sleep late at night and want to go out its awesome to come here too. I love the cozy 70's Hawaii feel and I also had the best waiter ever.. I also like the eggs benedict with real Hollandaise Sauce...It has turkey, ham on English Muffins with poached eggs and loaded with Hollandaise...Hash browns on the side. ( I didnt care for hash browns because they cooked it with margarine and I didnt like the taste of fake butter.) The Reuben Sandwich on Rye Bread is good too... I love the onion rings! Everything here is A-ok...Any meal would be nice here and I especially like the all you can eat salad bar with pineapples..I love me some fresh pineapples.... This is a much better place to go late at night than Zippy's. But Zippy's chilli and Fried Chicken is still the best.

Marc G.

Pancakes that just keep coming. Pretty tasty, and most definitely filling. It was quite a line to wait thru, but the food was worth the wait.

Maggie C.

We went there for dinner because we passed this restaurant so many times. Eggs 'n Thing was closed and I was craving for macadamia nut waffle. I got macadamia nut pancake instead because they didn't have macadamia nut waffle, and it was just mediocre. The other thing we got was just average too. I noticed it's always crowded and service was a little slow. My waitress wasn't too friendly that night. Not sure if the customers were locals or tourists who passed the coffee house and decided to give it a try. It is open 24 hours so it's very convenient and the location is across Hilton Hawaiian Village. I'm pretty sure they serve alcohol because I remember enjoying my drink more than my pancake. I probably wouldn't go back there again. 3 stars!! Wailana is almost yummylicious!!

Gary N.

Greasy, old-school, yet satisfying! This place definitely has the vintage vibe of yesteryear, and the menu has not changed much since I was a kid. Still, it's a recipe that works! I stopped by for their once a year Thanksgiving Day special today and had to wait about 5 minutes to get a table. It wasn't too bad considering I had to wait about 30 minutes last year. Why do I stop by every year? It's because it's one of my mom's favorite places to eat! I ordered their Thanksgiving Turkey and Smoked Ham special which featured Macadamia Nut stuffing, old fashioned giblet gravy, and a grilled pineapple ring filled with cranberry sauce. In addition to this, it was a meal which gave you a choice of starch, a drink, all-you-can-eat salad bar access, corn on the cob, and a slice of pumpkin pie. This is all a great deal for only $13.95 a person! It was a no holds barred kind of meal with not much restraint on salt, sugar, or fat. Definitely a way to make yourself plump or have a really great cheat meal, which this was. I was thoroughly satisfied with my food even though they forgot the ham on my plate (I had to ask for it). My pumpkin pie looked slightly mutilated, but it was still delicious. Also, their fresh pineapple was browning (maybe some lemon juice could help retain its color). Service started off amazingly well with our order taken promptly, refills on drinks and extra napkins brought without having to ask, and extra plates for the AYCE salad bar. Our main dish came out very fast as well. The only issues we had was that we had to wait a long time to find the waiter to get the check and a take out box. It was understandable as every table was taken and the line was out the door. If you love old-fashioned unhealthy food this is the place for you! There are a good number of tourists that stop by as well as this is a prime location. Parking can be found underneath in the basement. Just park in one of the yellow lined stalls and bring your ticket up for validation.

Bob B.

This place is like a classic American greasy spoon out dinner. Not the greatest or freshest food, but cheap and open 24/7. The salad bar was unimpressive, acceptable, but lacked options (lettuce and dressing, then some side items like slaw, carrot salad, pasta salad, jello and fruit. Very inexpensive and worth it.

Chris M.

meh. I used to love this place a few years ago but my most recent visit was lackluster. The salad bar is great and a good deal if it comes with your meal. I still really like the muesli. So there's 2 stars. But the service wasn't great. I had to wait for more than 25mins for my check and I wouldn't call my meal service reasonably prompt or friendly. I ordered the mahi mahi platter with fries. Fries were soggy, fish was off, and it came with a side of weary lookin' peas and carrots. To be fair, I can see loving this place for what it is and hanging with a friend to get those few choice diner style staples or being satisfied with the bfast. But my visit was just meh and not a really pleasant experience.

David G.

The food is good and the price can hardly be beat in the waikiki area. Been here for dinner and breakfast. It's hard to mess up breakfast but it's done well here and be price is right on. Dinner was good and it comes with a salad bar. Friendly enough service although not necessarily fast. Don't expect much extra like a good view or a great atmosphere. It's just a good meal at a good price and your wallet will likely want a break from everywhere else in the area.

Stina L.

This is a charming old fashion cafe. The service was slightly lacking but the food and portions were great. We are staying at the Hawaiian Hilton and this place is right across the street where we could pop in for a filling breakfast at a fraction of the price. The coconut syrup with pancakes is a must!

D K.

Long line of tourists and all in pairs. One single seat open at the counter. Sorry travelers. Here for work and at a hotel full of Prudential Japan's employees and their families, plus, Memorial Day weekend traffic. People aside...thank god I could get a quick breakfast before work with all these things against me. First time I was here was with my wife and we loved the food and the service. It's awesome to see that almost a year later, the same reliability is there. Fast, good, and nurturing breakfast before a long work day, long family day, whatever it is you are doing here, this is THE PLACE for breakfast.

John N.

Eggs benedict is one thing in that some restaurants here on Oahu can't get right. Most commonly, either of three things can go wrong, and many times, multiple things go wrong. Overcooked poached eggs, bad combination of ingredients, or lackluster Hollandaise sauce. If you want a no frills consistent Eggs benedict, come to Wailana. While most of their breakfast is decent, what makes this place shine are two things: awesome Eggs benedict and their Douwe Egberts coffee. Not feeling benedict? Get something else and but you must always get their coffee. I don't like most coffee, but Wailana makes an awesome brew! The benedict here has runny, perfectly poached egg, great Hollandaise, and straight up classic combination of meats and starch. Just how I like it! Since the restaurant is quite large, service can range from could-be-better to great. It really just depends where you're seated. If service is something you really aim for, sit at the bar. Parking is validated underneath. Not sure the price but the last few times I've been here I paid a dollar.

Gea C.

Lived here over four years and never ate here, it was worth the wait. Our waitress Loretta was kind and attentive, food was yummy. All you can eat pancakes but we only ate two pancakes each :) coffee was good. And they have a military discount which was awesome. We came early and although the line was long it moved quickly. Pancakes were light and fluffy and the service was great. If you're staying at the Hilton take the quick walk across the street and eat here!

John B.

I can try to believe you when I review this place for the past umpteen years..... Love it love it love it!!! Great staff great Aloha and most importantly...... They treat you like Ohana. . peppers at best bartender ever! :-)

Mikey H.

Meeting up with my friend Jane can be hard because she works two jobs and is involved with other activities as well. She suggested we go to Wailana, and after meeting us at the Ala Moana Hotel, we leisurely walked over. You do have to get there early because there is a line since it's on Ala Moana Avenue and is close to many hotels and condos. We didn't have to wait too long, about 15 minutes and we were seated. The waitress was so friendly and made some suggestions. I I had to have the eggs benedict and an order of the guava pancakes. Both were very good! The coffee was pretty standard but when fresh, was good. The table turnover is pretty quick. Even though we sat for a while talking, the staff was pretty courteous and nice to keep refilling our coffee and water. I would definitely come back to this institution...it's been here a long time!

Hope Y.

So here's a tip.....there's no wait if you sit at the counter. Decent prices, good food. what else can I say? This is the best deal for food when in Waikiki. I wish we went there first before going to some other restaurants, because hubs and I spent $24 for breakfast....in Waikiki. Jacqueline R. said it's like a Hawaiian Denny's and I would agree, but cheaper! Parking is ridiculously cheap for Waikiki, and apparently they have $3.50 mai tais as well. The servers are nice, and the water glass was always topped off (that's my tipping gauge). The benedict is the bomb!

Karen C.

Good place for a quick bite to eat before you start the day. Typical breakfast fare-- have been here several times and there is always a line out the door in the morning. It moves fast though and the food comes out quickly too. Don't expect to have the most stellar service as the waitresses are always moving and busy with the copious amount of tables that this place turns. Super 24 hr diner though. I keep coming back!

Patricia N.

Not the best breakfast... My friends told me that the cab driver said that there was good coffee here so we decided to try it out and we got fooled. Coffee and food was terrible. Don't get trapped.

David P.

Ayce pancakes & friendly.

Kenny O.

My girlfriend and I went here for dinner after the Hilton fireworks because it was close and , well, we just wanted to say we tried it haha. She ordered the "spicy" chicken wings and I ordered the teriyaki burger. The wings were 13 bucks and came with 5 tasteless, horribly battered pieces that neither of us could even stand to finish and we both LOVE wings! The Burger was also tasteless, the patty was limp and the bun was horrible, plus it didn't taste anything like teriyaki, again neither of us could finish this. The only decent thing about this place was that the meals both came with the all you can eat salad bar, but that was it. This restaurant is old and cute but the food was hardly edible. A huge waste of $25 but hey, at least we can say we tried it right?

Jeff D.

So we decided on here for lunch today. Wife ordered the special Chicken Papaya, it was a large helping but it tasted VERY bland. Ended up sending it back. daughter ordered grilled cheese and half the sandwich the cheese wasn't melted. I had a 1/3 lb burger and you could tell it was a burger patty bought in bulk from somewhere like Costco. It tasted ok but not worth 9.95. The only positive was the salad bar. Made 2 trips and it was all tasty. If you like bland, overpriced cheap food eat here.

Aliesha P.

Love, love, love this place! Whenever I'm in town I always stop by for breakfast. The portions are great and the price is always right. Be prepared to wait around breakfast time, but it's definitely worth it. My favorite are the macadamia nut pancakes. I always top them with coconut syrup and end up saving 1/2 for lunch :)

Casey I.

All you can eat special, 3 pancakes, 2 bacon and 2 eggs how you want it for under $8!!! Service is quick and the hash browns when they're crispy is BOMB. COM!!! Even if there is a line, it moves quickly and the breakfast food is fast and the way you ordered. In other places i've waited 30 minutes to have hash browns CRISPY, NOPE NOT HERE! Crispy HASH BROWNS out in 5-10MAX! Waitresses are attentive and friendly, constantly refilling water and coffee :)

Astrid B.

This was the first breakfast place I went to here in hawaii & it was so good! I ordered pancakes with eggs and bacon. I ordered over easy eggs, but the eggs looked way under cooked. The pancakes were ok. What made them taste amazing was the coconut maple syrup they have there. It's delicious. I had a bite of the Belgian waffle with strawberries and whipped cream which I would recommend instead. Overall, great place for breakfast & decent pricing. Open 24 hours too!

Caesar G.

Food was very good. Excellent eggs Benedict and Hawaiian breakfast. Get here before 8:45am to avoid lines. BUT I am only giving them three stars because of misleading advertising. Their menu and several reviewers claimed they serve alcohol 24/7. Nope! Today, Friday Jan 23 at 8:40am we ordered the bloody Mary's and champagne listed on breakfast menu. I'm on vacation, darn it, and I want a Bloody Mary! We were informed because the "boss" was late and not on site, no alcohol was being served during breakfast. Waited around until 9:30 but boss apparently living on Hawaiian time never showed. If you advertise alcohol, wouldn't a smart business have a backup licensed employee who can serve booze? Update 24 Jan 2015: came back again at 8am for the great eggs Benedict. Still NO Bloody Mary's or Minosas on offer. Today's excuse is "the bar not open". Bar supposed opens at noon. Then WHY are drinks listed on your BREAKFAST MENU?!?! At least put a fracking disclaimer on your menu that lists hours of booze service. Ditto for your signs outside front door that advertise $4 Mai Tais "all day".

Jane A.

If your looking for a typical breakfast ihopish with a bit of a Hawaiian flare. I had the coconut pancakes with corn beef hash and eggs. The pancakes was really good everything else was ok. My husband had the all you can eat pancakes which was nothing special. The flavor didn't stand out. The waitress was friendly enough but the place was so busy we didn't get any water refills or asked if my husband wanted more pancakes... He had gotten all u can eat but was not offered if he wanted another. We barely saw our waitress. Overall though it was family friendly,there was a line but waiting wasn't to long. It was close to the hotels and the price was decent compared to the hotel breakfast places. I would recommended the the coconut pancakes. It was filling and delicious.

Angel R.

This is a really great place to go after the club or for just good food, especially breakfast food. I am a waffle person so I always get the waffles. I didn't know this until just today, there's two sizes to the waffles, regular and giant. I got the giant because I was really hungry. The size is about 8 inches in diameter and about 1 1/2 inch thick. It comes with whipped butter, whipped cream and strawberries, or ice cream. There's the maple, coconut, and boysenberry syrups. The coconut is the best tasting out of then all. As for waffle itself, very crispy outside and nice and soft inside, like how it should be :) I also like the hash browns. Nice crispy crust and soft inside. There is a lunch menu as well. They serve burgers and plate lunches. The service is okay. All the waitresses are older Filipino ladies but they pretty nice to begin with. They don't take too long as well. Glad they refill my water quickly. Again great place to go after the club or bar!

Harmony L.

If you're looking for an affordable place in Waikiki, this is your place to go. But, you do get what you pay for. One of their best deals is the 2 eggs, bacon, and all you can eat pancakes. The pancakes were fluffy and it comes with their coconut syrup, which is pretty good. That deal is $6.75 I think. Eat all the pancakes you can and I'm sure you'll be full till dinner...good way to save money! We got there at about 7:15 am before going surfing and it wasn't busy then, but it does get busier later on, so keep that in mind!

Airini R.

Expected more!!! Scrambles eggs were over cooked to da max. Also who serves raw and burned chicken all at the same time! Eggs Benedict, pancakes and Hawaiian French toast were good. You just don't serve raw chicken!!!!! However when we told management the situation they acted accordingly. Also have to Mention the waitress was super sweet.

John R.

If you're staying at the Hilton, you would be wise to come here. Good food (as far as diners go) and incredibly reasonable prices. No way in hell I'm paying $18 for a burger at the Hilton restaurant when I can get endless pancakes for like $6 at Wailana. Happy hour at Wailana Coffee House is from noon to 6pm, where domestic beers are $2 (in the cocktail lounge only) and it's only $4 for a Mai Tai.a

Theresa T.

Ahhhh never got a chance to write a review for this place. I visited Honolulu in April 2014. When our shuttle bus driver drove us to our hotel, we asked for recommendations of where to eat that's still open (10 30 pm at the time) and he showed us this place! Soooo... My friend and I walked our butts here at around 1130 PM almost midnight after settling into our hotel room. Yes we are crazy for walking out that late but hey we were hungry after a long 6 hour flight. And Hawaii is safe!! When we came in, we were greeted and seated immediately m though the workers seem tired and sleepy but I don't blame them!:) I ordered some kind of steak like thing and it was goooood. I ate so fast at first that I got full in the middle of eating it Pricing isn't so bad especially since this place is in a tourist area. :3 ps, I miss Hawaii!

Jhonny C.

0 stars We ordered Au Jous sandwich and no Au jous was in our take out . when we calledthey said we know who you are come back and get it IF YOU WANT IT , then after i returned they said you don't have a shirt on come back later . No , really I was so pissed I forgot to wear one since I had to get REDRESSED ........Cashier and busboy were the worst . Will not focus anymore of my attention on the front night staff at this Jurrasic diner that has lost its ALOHA

Pari P.

Hawaii time really messes up your sleep schedule if you are from the mainland. Being used to Chicago time, you end up sleeping at 7pm and waking up at 3am in Hawaii. Luckily, there is Wailana Coffee House that's open 24 hours. You can't miss the big bold sign with size 650 font. It's diner food but with some Hawaiian flare so you can order rice dishes, loco moco, and kalbi for breakfast which is common all over the island. At 3am, it was fellow mainlanders and late night bar/club hoppers winding down. It seems the prices and the hours make this place a Waikiki staple. When most of the restaurants along Waikiki tend to be more expensive, Wailana's prices are much more reasonable with plenty of food. Make sure to order a side of Portuguese sausage and Portuguese sweet bread which is basically French toast using a thick and sweet dough. If you're like me and tend to eat light for breakfast to save room for lunch and dinner, then order the muesli. It's oats with half and half served with macademia nuts and fruit - yes, I said half and half. The food isn't phenomenal but the prices, hours of operation, convenience, location, and ability to accommodate groups will bring you back to Wailana Coffee House.

Denyse D.

Every time my boyfriend and I walked past in the morning there's always a line so we thought we'd check it out one afternoon when it was less crowded. Food was okay. I had the teriyaki steak sandwich and it wasn't the best, two small round cuts of steak encased in a super large bun. The fries were also a bit cold. I enjoyed my boyfriend's coleslaw from the salad bar more. The waffle I got for dessert made up for it afterwards though! I'd recommend it to anyone. The service was friendly but rather slow. Not sure if our waitress was having an off day, but the cashier was very very slow as well. Overall it was just an okay experience, I would probably come back only in the wee hours of the morning where nothing else is open, otherwise there are other good places around with better service.

Joey M.

Nice place and great prices. We had these banana and macadamia nut pancakes with 2 eggs and 2 bacon for only $6.99

Mr. P.

Been coming here off and on for at least 20 yrs.food still tastes great,prices are reasonable,ample validated parking downstairs large dining area,even counter service. Mostly walk in tourist traffic,but I see locals also. Variety of dishes,from breakfast to dinner...no wait,check em out.

Rich Y.

Affordable. But you get what you pay for. The portions are good but the steak was not that great. We did get full off the all you can eat salad bar. As mentioned the pineapples were sweet and tasty. If you are looking for portions (due to all you can eat salad bar) over quality, this is the place to go.

Asif J.

All you can eat pancakes are pretty good, but just pace yourself and don't go crazy with the syrup or you won't make it past round 1, like me.

Latrina R.

I rarely give poor reviews, because I try to find the positive in most situations...... HOWEVER, This place just barely got a one star rating from me. Let's start with the ambiance. It's stinks and is old. There was not even a smell of food in the air which was alarming. Oh I almost forgot, my silverware was dirty, and our waitress didn't really want to give me plastics! Second, the service was poor. My husband suggested they must have had a bad day, but there's no excuse to not be accommodating to your guests. My salad was wilted and old. She just took it away without asking if there was anything else she could do. Next the burgers.... We each ordered the colossal burger which is round on an oval bun... Go figure. It's a pre packaged processed piece of beef byproduct, or something like it. It just wasn't a good experience.... They get a one for cheap drinks and good sweet potato fries :-)

Marni T.

The couple times I've been here was for date night with the bf and well I wasn't impressed. The first time I came here I was stared at the entire time by an old Filipino lady. It was a bit off putting, the food was also okay, very greasy but I got full. My bf liked everything as always. I wouldn't normally pick a place like this but it was okay. I'm not sure if I would recommend this place. On a funny note, the drunk people in the lounge side can't sing, so its very funny to watch.

Scott W.

My wife had the Macadamia Nut pancakes with coconut syrup and they were to die for. Not on the menu do be sure to ask. I had the Denver omelette and it was you'd expect. A typical Denver omelette. The service was extremely friendly and extremely fast. Overall great experience.

Beverly N.

Never have I ever come here for breakfast. Its always a late night thing, after work thing, with friends thing. Ive been here 3 times and the same sexy lady has been our waitress each time ;) her name is Jade . Nah nah jk . Love u jade ! Lol she doesn't even kno who I am if she read this hahaha. Anyway, she calls me "honey" and stuff . Shes super nice. First impressions are pretty important and when it comes to here, its pretty annoying when youre waiting to be seated and no ones seating you or greeting you. It happened to me all 3 times. Plus, they have like a lil karaoke bar next door and hallways connect, so if you're trying to have a quiet meal, here isnt the place. Speaking of, im sitting next to a group of at least 8 japanese tourists who are just drinking and being loud. Im kinda angry.. Anyways, have you ever heard of scottish bangers? My bf never did either, but he ordered it. Whats funny is that Jade said to him, "if you dont know what it is, then dont order it." But he did anyway... and turns out it tastes like cardboard.. I never tried it. Lol glad I didnt. Breakfast foods are all good, the pancakes are soft and not chewy unlike other places. I really like the cream of chicken soup and the portuguese bean soup here. This time I ordered the 7oz sirloin steak with rice and it comes with soup.. I wish it came with veggies too but I guess not. Still waiting for it to come out. Hope everything is great! Btw they have military discount!! Edit: okay, my steak was overcooked. I ordered a medium and it came out well done -.- blah. I hate well done steak

Henok T.

- 1950s style American diner? Check. - Diner furniture that looks like it came off the set of "Married with Children?" Check. - Waitstaff consisting of mainly older women gazing into the distance as if they are counting down the time for when they punch t

Alan I.

Really bad food. I ordered a burger with fries an my daughter ordered the fish on the day. The burger was ok but the fries were mushy and cold the fish special looked and tasted like it was microwaved and her mashed potatoes looked and tasted like it was instant out of a box. The salad bar was not very fresh and the utensils were sticky. Unless ur starving I would no recommend this place.

Jessica J.

Wailana Coffee House is just a block or so away from the condo we were staying in (at the Ilikai). I have to say it isn't much to look at from the outside, but once you get in you get that nice old school diner feel. The servers are quick, the menu is diverse (with diner type food) and the prices (for Waikiki) are pretty good. I had the breakfast special both times we went (eggs, bacon + pancakes for $6.65) and it was perfect. Nothing to earth shattering here, but decent eggs, a couple pieces of bacon + all you can eat pancakes (I can eat 2 - 3 tops so I don't really get the most out this perk). Their coconut syrup is really good, although I could only eat a bit of it - it was like pouring liquid candy on my pancakes! I liked it for its laid back vibe and cheap eats. I would recommend it to anyone staying around the Hilton Waikiki Village!

Brian B.

If your in the in the mood for good food in a friendly old school at diner atmosphere in Waikiki this is the place. Stroll in grab a booth, check out the bountiful menu, order a drink from the bar, and enjoy. Prices are fair, the staff is awesome. I ordered fried chicken and I must say being from North Carolina their chicken ranks right up there. Enjoy

Margret C.

We went here twice last week, because we stayed at the same property- aqua palms (2012) down the street; convenient & fast. We tried other things on the menu, that was key to really enjoying this place (prices vary). (Hubby just thought it was OK back in 2012.) For years, we missed the fried rice at Maile Sky Court's TGIF (gone for a long time now), but we've found the best fried rice in Waikiki! It's huge, comes topped with eggs, two fried wontons & a side of veggies, carrots one time, and I can't remember the other one (yup, got it twice). Good flavor, pieces of char sui pork, mmm, home cooking. Hubby got the pancake special which he shared with our little one- this was a good deal. One time I got the French Toast (regular, there is another one, but that one is huge), which was really good, firm, not soggy- and I shared it with the little one, too. I would get this again, if I didn't want the fried rice, but ah, the fried rice is so yummy. My husband still says that the coffee here is really really good, in fact, he got it again, once last week (besides the couple times we went here as a group), to-go. The ladies working here are very nice, and most of them are Filipino. The place's feel and décor reminds me of the café in "Pulp Fiction" but with a dated island feel- don't get me wrong, it's got some character. The vinyl highchair (70s? maybe) is unlike any one that I've seen, has wheels on the bottom, definitely vintage. Good eats at good prices, for tourists & locals alike, open 24/7 (back at home, we sometimes take this for granted, but other places don't really have this convenience), convenient location, this is a must-stop now from now on. We will be here again, for sure. We've been to Oahu nine times, and we have our favorites, and this is one of them now.

Dane A.

Remember folks its just a 24hr coffee house that serves cheap comfort food....if you want better, eat at the surrounding eateries $$$$$$$ you might feel better spending more money there.

Tabatha P.

The value is very good here. There is a wide variety of things to order which is a simple joy for me in life. The eggs Benedict was delicious, and they have a very inexpensive kid's menu (2.25-2.50 per meal). They did not tell me the difference between the regular eggs Benedict and the royal, and if they would have suggested the royal to me, I would have got it. It was only advertised at the entrance and I saw it after I ate. And one of the eggs did not have a runny yolk which is important to me for eggs Benedict. The auntie was really nice so good service.I've eaten here twice and not been disappointed. The environment is chill and they are open most hours, which is excellent for me since I am a huge night owl and love getting breakfast late at night because I am never up on the morning for it! Nothing fancy but of you want a wholesome meal, this is an excellent choice.

Monica S.

A few locals told us to definitely have breakfast here at least once. Since it was walking distance from our hotel and we didn't have any other breakfast plans on our agenda, we went for it. Boyfriend ordered the Belgian waffles with strawberries and a side of sausage. I ordered the Hawaiian style breakfast that consisted of corned beef hash, eggs, and fried bananas. Bf's waffles were ok but we prefer fresh strawberries. These were frozen strawberries with a ton of syrup. My dish was microwaved corned beef from the can (yes, I'm sure). My eggs were gross and I was actually scared to eat it cause it looked undercooked and old. Wouldn't recommend. Just go to McD's instead.

Shuang C.

Was in for a take away. Ordered fried chicken with coke. But the taste is no good . A hundred times worse than what they have in London. The chicken was dried and the chips was dead. Service was dumb but it is forgivable as the young waitress looked tired as a zombie.

Belle L.

Just for the Portuguese sweet bread french toast and coconut syrup, I am an automatic fan of this spot! And a place that serves breakfast around the clock?? Winner winner!! Went here with the fam for breakfast at the recommendation of one of the locals. Located across the street from the huge Hilton Hawaiian Village resort, you can't miss it! Beware, lines do get long here but it seemed to move fast while we were there. Had about a 10 minute wait for a party of 7 so that wasn't a problem at all. Interior reminded me of an old school denny's/Ihop..nothing fancy, totally casual. Service was great, our food came out promptly, and we were all happy with the dishes we ordered. I can't rave enough about the french toast I had. Was never a fan of coconut, but their syrup is a MUST!!! The sweet bread is equivalent to King's Hawaiian bread, can we say yuuuuuum? Plus the never ending delicious coffee refills and the perfectly cooked hash browns (nice and crispy on the top - my fave) were great! y'know the mantra: good service + yummy food = thumbs up wailana!

Adriana P.

Reasonably priced for Waikiki and food was good. My husband had all you can eat pancakes with pineapple and they were delicious. It came with assortment of syrups which he enjoyed. I ate Denver omelette with side of bacon which was cooked well, not undercooked as in some diners. I was given assortment of jellies for my toast and they were so good! The place was very busy but we were seated rather quickly and our food came in a reasonable amount of time. It wasn't the best breakfast I have ever had but it was comparable to other diners and service was great. I did not give 5 stars due to the side of eggs my husband ordered being undercooked.

Ben T.

Our group of 4 had a good time dining aat Wailana Coffee House. After an approx 20 minute wait, we were seated quickly and efficiently. The place was packed. I ordered the soup and sandwich which were great. Coffee was cheap but acceptable. Service was also fine. Overall, great value for money and a fantastic way to start the day.

Koddy K.

24時間、いつでも食事ができるアメリカンダイナー、日本で言えばファミレスです。メイン料理を頼むとサラダバーが食べられるから、野菜不足を感じる時にもgoodです。 コーヒーのリフィルもマメにしてくれて、居心地よい店ですよ

Liz C.

Hawaii's version of A Waffle House or IHOP. It's opened 24 hours so it's a great place to tame a hang over or get some greasy food in your drunk buddy after too many Mai Tai's. It's not the classiest joint but service is nice & quick. The coffee is good & I enjoyed my Eggs Benny but the hash browns were totally greasy & I could feel my veins hardening.

Courtney A.

Personally the waitress was rushing me when I was ordering. I completely understand that she has other table to attend to as well. But that doesn't mean rush a paying customer. I ordered the all you can eat hot cake special. When I got my food the hot cakes were okay. But when I was about to eat the eggs and bacon they were both full of vegetable oil. I had to use my napkin to take out all the excess oil.

Dale R.

I've eaten here a number of times since I live steps away. They have a small bar that has a happy hour from 12:00 to 6:00 $2.00 domestic beers and well drinks 50% off pupu menu. Don't order the burger or get fries the burger is tasteless and the swirly fries are a bit greasy. The other menu items are pretty darn good the prices are great for Waikiki where a small breakfast averages about $16.00 or at the hotels $25+. If it wasn't for the fact I've been eating local style food the last two months and didn't get that good old burger and fries craving I would have given this place another star and a half. The staff is syper efficient and very friendly! Maholo

Heather G.

This place was recommended by a vendor in the Outrigger Hotel, so we gave it a try. Let me break it down...instant coffee, already cooked eggs, bacon and pancakes sitting under warmers. How do I know, we ordered and had our food in less than 5 minutes. Scrambled eggs were runny and cold, bacon was rubbery and the pancakes were burnt. By far the worst breakfast we've had on the island. Points for being cheap and quick, but there is no question, you get what you pay for. Customer service was also sub par. Didn't check back with us until she brought the bill. Also acted like we were a bother to her when we ordered. So if you like no lines, poor service and cheap garbage food this is your place. Otherwise you may fare better at IHOP a few doors down.

Dorian S.

I'm not a big fan of breakfast but the Wailana's $6.95 pancake & egg special is Excellent. Very fluffy pancakes, good coconut syrup and best value in Waikiki. I've lived in this Eva side of Waikiki for 20+ years and one of the few places I'll actually wake up early to have breakfast out.

Casey I.

All you can eat special, 3 pancakes, 2 bacon and 2 eggs how you want it for under $7!!! Service is quick and the hash browns when they're crispy is BOMB. COM!!!

Steve S.

We use to come here allot and over the last year service as consistently gone down hill with the last two services disgusting on so many levels. I ordered lasagne with baked potato and got some pink looking thing with a crunchy shell and corn. Lasagne was crunchy and did not even resemble a lasagne or anything that should be considered edible, garlic bread was soggy and bad and while trying to eat noticed the floor that hasn't been cleaned since the place opened. We live 2 blocks from this establishment and just so unfortunate it has gone down as far as it has. .... We keep trying to go back but just not worth it; one good service out of 3 is just not good enough when there's so many others near by that try so much harder.

Chris M.

Awesome breakfast for the price... the best coffee.. I went here every morning while staying on vacation. Just a quick tip...get there before 7:45 am or you'll be in a line

Jordana F.

This place has been around FOREVER! At least as long as I've been alive :) The decor is a tad bit.....I don't want to say "old" but definitely not modern. Let's just say it reminds me of a place my grandma would hang out at with her friends, which is totally fine with me! Our waitress was an older woman and she was hilarious! I enjoyed her crazy local jokes very much. This place is cheap and the food is good. I ordered the plain saimin, which wasn't very filling but still pretty good. It was only 7 bucks for a really big bowl. I also ordered deep fried ice cream. SO ONO!!!!!!!!!!!! The banana split is ridiculous! If you've got a major sweet tooth and are a lover of all things ice cream and don't mind the taste of bananas, I'm sure you'll thorougly enjoy that massive banana split. The dessert menu at Wailana Coffee House is impressive so definitely stop by to get a quick sugar fix or to satisfy a late-night hunger quench.

Amanda M.

Honestly came here because we were hungover and it was in walking distance from the hotel. Its a Hawaiian Denny's. Coffee really good, coconut pancakes were yummy. My S.O. had Egg Foo Young was yummy. The down sides of this place are, its crowded, the staff is supper busy so you don't always get the best service and because of the view it was overly bright and warm in there. Not a bad 24 hour option tho.

Lissa M.

Pluses: 1. Free or cheap parking depending on time of day 2. Open 24 hours 3. Bar attached 4. Reasonable prices 5. Eggs Benedict are very good! I get them every time I go. 6. Very reasonable for Waikiki 7. I know there are lines early in the morning when the tourists go, but all other times I've never had to wait. Minuses: For me, none. Some might not like the diner atmosphere but to me it, and the service, were fine.

Taylor Z.

This place has 400+ reviews. That alone must tell you something right? this is my breakfast place of choice. the coffee is perfect. the service is fast. booths are comfy, menu selection is huge, food is sinfully good. (be prepared to do the hawaii ironman/woman to burn off all the calories in which you consume here) I can't even begin to try to count all the times I have been here. Always for breakfast though . . . but this doesn't mean I come here always in the morning . . . I have an uncanny ability to be able to eat breakfast at all hours of the day ; ) Banana pancakes are my favorite, portuguese french toast, belgian waffles .... and cup after cup of coffee This is my favorite place to carb out !! BTW, I still need to do those Ironmans, gosh how many of those would've I needed to do by now . . . let me think

Jared W.

Wailana Coffee House is in-between a 3 and 4 star rating. Their service and food is around a 3, but because they are 24 hours that is a big plus and also they have food that I like. Eating here is really comfortable. I wrote a short review before but I just wanted to add a few things and link my pictures to this review... so enjoy! I find the Salad bar here offering a few things that other salad bars don't. So I like the salad bar. Kalbi with fried rice ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) Their Kal-bi was great!!! Order this!. Shrimp Scampi ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) This another awesome dish!!!! Cream of Turkey ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) This was tasty! The Meatloaf extraordinaire! ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) This dish is big and pretty good! I had better tasting meatloaf before. $12.75 but it comes with all kinds of things

Nicole F.

I don't usually order pancakes for breakfast but the reviews on the macadamia cakes hooked me. Pretty inexpensive for the quantity and quality...way better than ihop IMHO. 2 buck delicious coffee plus they gave us a military discount without seeing an I.D....guess haircut gave it away!

Brad M.

My wife loves breakfast. Me? Not so much. I could really take or leave this meal of the day because I find that there are so many more exciting things to eat for lunch and dinner. In short, eggs are eggs. But my wife still dragged me out to breakfast and I have to say Wailana was pretty good. Although the service was merely okay the food was exactly how it was described and there was breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the menu for 24 hrs. I did notice an all you can eat bacon and pancakes for 6.95 (cant beat that anywhere on the mainland even)...But I passed as I have recently discovered that pancakes are part of the fatal food group i.e. I HATE PANCAKES. I ordered the irish sausage and eggs which came with hash browns. My meal was good. And we came back a few times. Typical breakfast diner...good but not great...enough to go back though.

Timmy W.

The french toast was really good and fluffy, but the pancakes were dry. Eggs were not cooked as we ordered them, and the hashbrowns were just average. The waitresses were nice and helpful. The prices are very reasonable, especially in/around waikiki .

Natalie C.

Classic staple to Waikiki - Wailana has been around forever. It's like the local version of Ihop - but way better. Pretty extensive menue, even offering some local classics like saimin and loco mocos etc. Salad bar is good too - nothing too fancy though. This place stays open LATE! So many people go here after bar closings to get in a midnight snack (or 2 am snack) or even the next morning - Hangover Heaven is what I've also heard it be called. Not sure if I would recommend it to tourists, but for a local or somebody just moving here - definitely get to know Wailanas!

Ryan D.

Creepy bar tender, nasty food, terrible drinks and worst of all they had baseball on every channel... It's foot ball season!

Kalona M.

I had to make a complaint to the manager this morning. I saw several employees touch and actually tossing the food with there bare hands. We were paying our bill and had a good eye view behind the counter. This just discuss me. The germs and food safety was not priority for this restaurant.

Justin S.

Ah, this is definitely my "go-to" joint for a late night snack! Full menu all hours of the day! Corned beef hash and Spam? Hells yea! The only down side to this place is the bar next door. I don't mind karaoke, just not while I'm drunk and hungry... If you're looking for a cheap way to carb up for a race on the island, consider Wailana's. The spaghetti with meat sauce is offered with seconds and more on the house! Woot!

Bernie L.

Really really love! Extremely affordable. Excellent pancakes and what everyone says about the coconut syrup is absolutely spot on. I don't even love coconut but it is soooo good. Decent strong coffee. My hubby had S.O.S. which was huge and pretty good. Made with ground beef and flavorful. Scrambled eggs were moist. Hashbrowns typical and nice and crispy. $26 with tip for both meals and 2 sides of hashbrowns plus coffee. Most meals don't come with hashbrowns but they are only $1.85. Two could easily share one side.

Moira M.

I'm a fan of breafkast. I'm such a fan that I eat it even when it's no longer morning. So imagine my delighted surprise when I stumbled upon Wailana Coffee House while out with a few girlfriends. Breakfast? All day, every day? SOLD! The food was pretty spectacular and if I could, I would marry the coffee house (some dude on the mainland married his pet rat so why can't I marry Wailana? Love is love!). I had the eggs benedict and strawberry waffles while one girlfriend ordered the steak and eggs plate (I think it was called Rancher's breakfast) and the other ordered a Denver omelet. I swear to all that is holy that we stopped talking to each other once our food arrived because our taste buds were so overwhelmed with deliciousness. The only downside is that the wait for our food was pretty lengthy and the waitress serving us often forget our orders and eventually brought the toasts and other sides that came with out food right before we were ready to leave. But other than that, everything was all G. If you ever get the chance to stop by Wailana Coffee House, do it. You will be more than surprised by what you find (does that sound ominous? I don't mean it to be...).

Jay P.

To Wailana Coffee House, Thank you for putting up with us drunk people at four in the morning on a regular basis and for providing all-you-can-eat pancakes at any time of the day at a low $6.25. Your pancakes are seriously what saves the majority of us from DUI charges, angry parents, and revoked licenses. They may not be the best pancakes I have ever tasted, but they satisfy my insatiable hunger and need to sober up. When my four friends and I came into your restaurant on a rainy December morning after bar hopping in Waikiki, we did not expect anything but pancakes and the company of other drunkards who needed to sober up. What we got instead was great service and a night that we wouldn't forget thanks to the side effects of alcohol. I understand that your blueberry pancakes aren't that different from the normal pancakes and that it seems overpriced compared to the all-you-can-eat option, but thank you to our server for making me laugh with her side comment about how I basically paid extra for four blueberries on the side of my plate. I promise I won't ever regret the amount of food I eat while I'm sitting in one of your booths consuming pancakes by the whole. I enjoyed watching my drunk friends eat their way through plates of pancakes and side orders of bacon, eggs, and hash browns. The time they spent eating took away from the time they spent crying, commenting and badmouthing other drunkards sitting around us, and acting like fools. Also, I applaud you for not disturbing the Japanese couple on the side of us that were furiously making out with each other in front of their passed out drunk friend. You kept them in their happy place and kept us entertained just by staying away from the situation! I applaud your bravery. I'll be back Wailana's, probably when I'm shitfaced out of my mind and need sobering up. I mean, we only paid about $20 for the massive amount of food we ate! Nothing can beat that during the wee hours of the morning. Sincerely, Jay P. (P.S. See you soon...)

Elizabeth S.

Great place for when you get your drunk munchies! Open 24 hours! Best thing at this place was their coconut syrup!! Get pancakes or waffles so that you can try the coconut syrup. Everything else was pretty standard for a diner.

Kurt K.

Big portions and hot food. Staff was friendly but not attentive as I would have wanted. Pancakes were good and my omelette was huge. Only two refills on your drink so be prudent. Was a little warm inside but overall not bad.

Su-Lynn T.

This is still one of our favorite spots for breakfast on Waikiki. I secretly wished our condo was at that end of Waikiki (it wasn't) just so we could walk there every day. Driving and finding parking used to be a hassle, but we found out that if you park in the garage under the building it's located, it's only 75 cents with validation! Yay! Now we can drive to get yummy breakfast goodness. The Irish Breakfast is the best deal on the menu - you get corned beef hash, hash browns, toast, eggs, juice (a tiny glass), coffee and a grilled pineapple (I guess the Hawaiian touch to the Irish Breakfast). My husband always gets this because he cannot resist the best deal on a menu, so even if we ate there every day for the entire week, he'll probably get that each time, LOL. I personally love the muesli - cold sweetened oatmeal with honey, bananas, apples, cream and topped with crushed mac nuts...it's sooo good. The bowl portion is triple the size of the cup portion just an FYI, it was huge! Go early or expect to wait in line, however the restaurant is large so the wait shouldn't be too bad even when crowded. Never been here for any meal other than breakfast but I sure will now that we've discovered the cheap parking in Waikiki! Shhh....

The B.

Depressing decor, food was inedible, service was okay. One sip of the drink, one bite of a salad bar run, and we were out the door. Disgusting. There should be a law against their claim that they are serving "food."

Lei N.

After a social, my friends and I headed to Wailana Coffee House to get things done and for some coffee. It was about 5 PM. When we entered... It really wasn't what I expected. I was thinking more of a Starbucks / bookshop feel but it felt more like a want-to-be Zippy's. At the entrance where we waited for a table the guy that came in after us got seated before we did! Um, either 1. they thought we were just there chilling 2. they totally ignored us 3. racist (sorry I'm just still a bit frustrated). And it was only AFTER the guy that got seated pointed out we were there FIRST and still didn't get a table. It was only then we got our booth and got some coffee. I enjoyed the coffee I'll admit that. Towards the end of our stay, our waitress came by and placed our check in front of us... HMMM, we weren't ready to leave my dear. That's okay After my first visit / impression, I don't plan on going back, EVER. Go Zippy's instead or something.

Jason W.

The food is good b/c it is comfort food not b/c it is the Bomb though... Can't remember my last meal so while there is a good chance I may return, this place is best for the memories it creates. Solid service, quick, prompt, good with refills. Parking is a pain if full house but easy to walk to nonetheless. Worth the visit.

Vic S.

we came here the morning of our last day in oahu. too bad we didn't know about this sooner because their food and prices are way better than eggs 'n things! yes it's your typical diner food but you can also say that about eggs 'n things. nothing special about them but wailana coffee house at least gives you better tasting and better looking food at better prices. we got here just before the morning rush and the staff was friendly and checked back several times.

Angel M.

Great variety of breakfast items that you can get all day long!! We ate here every day of our vacation!!

Nobu K.

I don't know OhHellJesus FTW? Who cares? Holly Crikets YoYo-Taibo Great Scott! Gary Clarkson KaKaMaHaMa Amscray! Shiitake Mushroom KoMoSe-YaMa Are you trying to kill us? I felt like shit Who cook this shitty loco moco? The burger patty taste like 2 days old Maybe it was really 2 days old burger patty The gravy was SO BLAND, NO FLAVOR, like brown chalk water or something, or simply mud The egg was old smelly shit 24 hours open twilight zone kinda 70's cafe w/ trashy breakfast. So Why? We are in Hawaii, let's go somewhere else in stead because such a waste our money! Again, we are in HAWAII. Once is enough. Lesson have learned. It's disgusting. I'll remember it. Wailana Coffee House Sucks! What a BS!

Edward L.

Comfort food in the middle of Alohaland. Decided to come by and try this place out after seeing a lineup. This place is open 24/7. It's really just a good ol' diner. No frills. The staff are just like what you'd find at Denny's, though the food selection is *somewhat* more upscale. For certain meals, they will give you an option of a) soup, b) allyoucaneat salad bar, and c) fruit cup. Whatever you do, don't choose c). Why? c) is just a tiny little cup of something you'd find in a can, and b) contains everything c) does (minus the cherry on top), except it's unlimited. Yes, my friend had a tiny cup of pineapples and oranges while I had 4 heaping plates of it. I felt bad and gave him some. I don't think I've ever eaten this much pineapple in my life. As for the food, my friend had the mahimahi. I tried a piece, and it was quite well done. A bit bland on the inside, but the sauce covered it nicely. I had the scampi shrimp, and for some reason the sauce tasted bitter (as in detergent bitter). Not sure if it's supposed to be that way. Pricing was very decent, so no complaints there. If you want high-end dining, you may want to look elsewhere, but for a small-town dining experience, you can't beat this place.

Wendy C.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast. Had the muesli. It was very good! Chilled oatmeal with cream, raisins, apples, bananas and macadamia nuts. Perfect. Will be coming here again when in town.

Keahi R.

Last time in wasn't so good. Super slow service, not so great food..coconut syrup is the bomb. Salad bar so-so this time.. Over all-ehh!

Chris H.

I have traveled to Oahu ~ 30 times during the course of my Air Force and professional career and I always go to Wailana. Breakfast, lunch, dinner... You name it, great food, great service, great price!

Andrew D.

24/7 coffee shop and diner located within walking distance of the hotels on the west side of Waikiki Beach. All you can eat coconut pancakes for something ridiculous like $5.95. Great old school coffee shop vibe, fast and friendly staff and the breakfast all day-all night is great.

Hanna P.

On my trip here at Hawaii, I have eaten Wailana's every freaking day for breakfast! What's not to like about Wailana? They have very good hawaiian style breakfast, great loco moco, great macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup, great service, great coffee, great prices...seriously, what's not to like?! It's definitely a great local dive located in the corner of the street. It's very old school from the waitresses to the menu. It's definitely an experience eating here instead of a fancy restaurant here in Hawaii. One great thing I ended up loving about this place is that it's one of the few places that's open 24! Instead of going to Denny's, this place is way better for munchie runs. The service here was always excellent. The waitresses here are so cute and are so readily available to give you refills of coffee. Can't wait to go back to Hawaii so I can definitely have my Wailana fix.

Cam Z.

Good size salad buffet good service and we always end up here when its late and cant find anywhere to eat..nice view of traffic going into and out of waikiki..we have yet to try out the breakfast here that everyones talking about

Tucker H.

Great coffee (Waffle House quality or maybe even a touch better), and decent food. The Local Boy omelette (and yes, it felt odd to say "I'd like a local boy, please") with char siu and green onions was decent enough, but I don't know that I'd order it again. Not a bad place to grab a bite to eat in the morning, but it seemed to get crowded early. Overall I would put it somewhere below Waffle House but above IHOP.

Rissa M.

I am a fan of this place when it is 2am in the morning and all i want is a fried egg with extra grease. If you are a fan of this place, it is not for the food itself because believe me, even the food Denny's is better than this place-- let me restart this sentence.... IF YOU ARE A FAN OF THIS PLACE, it is because: It is CONVENIENT -- always a place to park in the structure below (you gotta pay a like 50 cents or something for parkin) The servers are PATIENT -- especially if you roll up with a party of 10 drunken idiots. Can you say TWENTY-FOUR HOURS?? -- yes. open through all hours of the day, and into all hours of the night. Great option right after a night at the club "Addiction," or if you're staying in Waikiki and just flew into HNL at an odd hour of the early morning. VARIETY-- they serve everything from saimin, to teri beef, to eggs benedict! It's kinda like a Zippy's but less of a rip off. Good selection for both the local and tourist palate. It's a run down diner with hawaiian-printed upholstry. But seriously, it's a Diner-- who cares? A visit here at least once in your life time is a MUST and there is no excuse.

Judy T.

If it's the middle of the night and you need a bite to eat and you can't be too picky, this is the place to hit up. Any other time of the day or night, though, you should stay away. The food was fine, though some combinations were mediocre. The service was fine. Everything was *fine*. ... but the place looks like it hasn't been redecorated since the '70s, and it smells like old people.

Elizabeth H.

Being in town from Connecticut, with an 8 month old, our sleep schedule is nonexistent. So when the LO woke up at 3am and was saying dadadadada, the hubby and I knew he wasn't going back to sleep any time soon. We decided to walk down the street from the Hale Koa here. If you don't expect much when you walk in, you're in for a surprise! We both ordered the Irishman breakfast- omlet stuffed with corn beef hash, side of hash browns, toast with jellies, juice and coffee... All for around 11 bucks. The omlet was amazing, and huge! It could easily feed two people. But hubby and I stuffed our bellies and gave ourselves food babies with this breakfast. Soooo yummy!

Joy L.

Had to write another review for my 2nd experience at wailana....this time, I ordered banana pancakes and a side of hash browns. The banana pancakes are fluffy and the bananas are mashed into the batter, unlike the eggs n things banana pancakes which have banana slices cooked into parts of the pancake. I'd say overall, the wailana version will give eggs n things a run for its money given that its equally as delicious, and cheaper. The hash browns are pretty greasy, and you'll find a pile of grease and oil at the bottom of the dish. Not my style, as I really hate butter. Overall, this place is a good value for good diner food.

V S.

My sister and I decided to go to this cafe for breakfast since it was walking distance from our hotel and it's open early - well I believe it's open 24hrs. The staff was nice and attentive. The food - meh. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't the best either. Portions were Hawaii-sized - BIG. I love that there's always coconut syrup in Hawaii. The coffee at this place was ... well, left a strange after-taste. Actually it just didn't taste good. The view was nice. We got a table by the window and was able to do a little people-watching. Maybe we should've just gone to the IHOP. Oh well, now we know.

Jay K.

It's a coffee house on Waikiki. The food is eh, the service is eh. It thrives because it's on a busy street. Go there if you must, but don't go out of your way. Workers look tired and overworked. No big deal, but a random waitress came up to me and mistaken my order for another customer's, then I clearly overheard her explain to a fellow employee that it was somehow my fault. Again, no biggie mistakes happen, but let's not talk about me, in front of me. Thumbs slightly down.

Christina P.

Need a place to go in the middle of the night? Come here! It's open 24 hours a day! They have a very eclectic menu, so everyone in your party should be able to find something they want. I'm pretty sure they haven't changed the furnishings or made any updates since the 1950's, but that's okay, it adds to the charm of this place. It has been around forever, my mom tells me that she used to come in high school to hang out here with her friends. The bar section has a karaoke lounge, which sounds like it can get quite entertaining from what I could hear the two times I went. The food was exactly what I had expected, affordable diner food offered at all hours of the day. The bottomless pancake plate actually costs less than just getting a pancake breakfast meal... I didn't quite understand that, but I ordered it anyways. How can they offer bottomless pancakes for LESS than a regular pancake breakfast with exactly the same items...??? My aunt loves their fried chicken, that's the reason we had to come here at 11:30 p.m. And, there is an endless salad bar option available. What a great thing if you're hungry? The service was hit or miss. We had a great server one night and a not so great one the next. So, just be prepared for that and remember they are probably only making minimum wage plus tip.

Jennifer L.

I've been staying across the street at the Hilton Hawaiian village every year for years, and always wanted to try it here. My boyfriend and I ventured over here for breakfast and had a very filling, satisfying meal. When we came in they had a bit of a line formed by the door of a few larger parties, but we were a party of 2 and were seated after about 5 minutes. The dining room was full, mostly with families and people who looked like tourists. My water glass and coffee cup stayed full throughout the meal. Our waitress was smiley and made small talk with us. The menu is typical diner food. I was impressed at the reasonable prices and the amount of food you get for what you're paying. We ordered macamadia nut pancakes and French toast. The coconut syrup served along side the pancakes was awesome, and the French toast had a yummy guava filling in the middle....I was totally impressed and almost ate every bite. I would order both again for sure. Total carb overload but so filling. My boyfriend called this meal "the best breakfast I've ever had." It is by no means an upscale dining establishment, but you can't beat it for an awesome breakfast! I'm glad i finally tried this place and the next time I am over at the hilton I will eat breakfast here instead of spending too much money eating at the hotel. Oh, and did I mention the guava fruit French toast is amazing!!!!! ;)

Andreina J.

If I could give no stars I would. Came here in the morning twice for coffee. Their service was horrendous. It was like 5AM so I chucked it off to they're tired. Went for breakfast there on another day. Asked for 3 eggs over medium with bacon and a side of fruits. The eggs were runny, the beacon dry and the fruit left much to be desired. They do not have real butter for your toast. Only margarine and they do not have fresh juice, only concentrate. Enough said.

Michael F.

Great value, super-convenient to the Hilton Hawaiian Village (as in across the street), and a local institution which is easy to miss. This is a coffee shop, in the tradition of the mainland "Greek Diner" or small-town coffee shop of yesteryear. It looked to me a bit like a dive as I walked past - a basic sign, though importantly stating "Open 24 hours" which is a rarity in Hawai'i. It was a late Sunday morning and I was planning on walking a few blocks to a place advertising breakfast specials all day, but... the concierge said (aside from the on-premises options, of course) that for breakfasts and brunches this place across the street has been there like forever, which explains why I've seen lines in front of this nondescript looking storefront. Actually, walking in it suddenly looks huge! Longer than a train-style diner, it's got high arched ceilings and a contemporary (1960's?) feel. The waitresses are friendly and come around to refill coffee, and the prices are dramatically lower than in the resort hotels, while the dishes are numerous, and likely to please anyone (who is ok with a real diner/coffee shop as opposed to the Four Seasons). I got their special "Irish Breakfast" which cost $10 and change, one of their most expensive breakfasts, which included varied egg and waffle plates. The breakfast was 'Irish' (Hawaiian style, served with a grilled piece of pineapple on top), in that this 3-egg omelet was made with corned beef and melted cheese in its center, alongside a large slab of hash brown potato loaf, toast (with choice of jams), juice, and coffee. Filling, economical, and apparently (like Wolfie's or Carnegie Deli) a local icon. And for Hilton Village dwellers, it's a super-convenient location (and also right along the way to the Convention Center, ideal for breakfast, lunch, or brunch beyond a Starbucks muffin or ABC store aki poke or spam roll. (All very popular, yeah...)

Samoa Surf Gu Y.

The unlimited banana pancakes and coconut syrup are enough for me to visit them multiple times when in Hawaii. Most of the food I would consider average to a little above average by diner standards so temper your expectations and you might find yourself satisfied. The decor is a bit outdated not a big concern when you're consuming all that awesome aloha overflowing off your plate while you're pouring on even more aloha. If you've never been there and are curious what the long lines are (8 - 10 am peak rush hour) then go! If you are a party of two or less you can go straight to the counter if there's an available seat(s). No need to wait. If you're a nit picky whiner-complainer make a packed lunch.

Jordan C.

This is the place you come to when you want some good breakfast. They offer a pancake special that is all you can eat and it never disappoints. It comes with bacon and eggs and is a true after the club meal or early morning breakfast treat. I however come here for the Eggs Benedict. Two poached eggs on smoked ham and turkey smothered in their hollandaise sauce. It comes with crispy hash browns and it's the only item on the menu I order. Their other foods are great too but the Benedict is what keeps me coming back! 5 stars because of their consistency of always executing. Delicious!!

Julie N.

Breakfast all day! 24 hours! Food is not the best but they have a lot of things and it will fill you up for your money. I've been here many, many times. You can park under the restaurant and get validation.. during the day you'll end up paying around a dollar but at night you don't have to pay cause the attendant goes home. You get seated pretty quickly as their restaurant is big! They have an all you can eat salad bar and the kids menu is only $2.25 for breakfast and $2.50 for lunch! Where else in Hawaii can you get a pancake or toast, bacon or sausage, and eggs for that price?? The quality of food could be better :/

Kristen G.

Waitress was super friendly. My husband had the portugese sausage and eggs, which was pretty good. I may have ordered wrong. :/ I had the corned beef hash and felt that it was under cooked and mushy. I like it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Disappointed.

Jake A.

Went several times during our last trip to Hawaii. Very good diner style food and good prices, for Waikiki Beach. Great value.

Juva G.

First off, I love that Wailana is 24/7. I also love that no matter what time of the day it is, I can get a delicious breakfast. That being said... The staff is almost always on point. Many of them have been there for so long, that they know exactly what they need to do to appease a hungry audience. Very rarely have I been here and been disappointed with the service. They always have specials, usually the same things depending on what day of the week it is. For instance, they only have Creamed Beef on Toast over the weekend, but it's worth making a Sunday morning trek to Wailana just for that. Some of my favorites include the BLT (ask for extra crispy bacon), the burgers are always cooked just right (you can get a burger special for like, $8.95-burger, fries, salad bar), the Farmer's Omelette, Belgian Waffles (they give you 3 or 4 different syrups, my favorite is probably the berry syrup), and the French Toast (it has these little "pockets" with guava jelly.....yum!). Also, anything that comes with the Salad Bar. It's a total steal, they are always making sure it's fresh, and they even give you extra plates so you can get extra servings. The salad bar also happens to be host to the juiciest pineapple on this side of the island. What I like best about Wailana is that you can fill your tummy without emptying your wallet. Oh, and the Maitais are only about $4-5. And they are delicious.

Liz H.

This place was next to our hotel, and there was always a long line in the morning, so we had to have breakfast here on our last day in Honolulu. I had the All the Pancakes you can eat option, which was great. Fluffy pancakes and three types of syrup, one of which was coconut - awesome! Hubs had great eggs benedict. Food and service were good, but the place was not very clean. I did not mind the outdated decor, that was kind of charming, but the layers of dust on the lamp hanging just above my pancakes was just unappetizing. If it wasn't for that dust, I would have given it 5 stars.

Lyndsie Z.

Gross

Michelle E.

Worst service.. And gross food! Waitress forgot my side of toast. When she finally brought it.. It was burnt. She still charged me for it and wasn't apologetic at all.

Aldora K.

I love love love this place! I think Wailana is better than Zippy's but less well known. :) Although it is a bit chilly, I love the food service, the free salad bar with a complete meal and the space is nice and homie. I highly recommend the fried chicken, fish or the mac and cheese. Parking is a bit tough if your truck doesn't fit in the garage and sometimes it gets full so you have to find street parking. Other than that, I will return to Wailana. Yummy!

Richard T.

We came here to try their HH and it wasn't bad with my $2 domestic beer, but the service was the worst part since the place wasn't busy at all. When we came in and sat at one of their tables inside the bar the bartender never came over to get our drink orders. We sat around for a good 5 to10 minutes and decided we had to go the bar to order something otherwise the bartender would never come over to get our order. When it came time to pay our bill we also had to go back up to the bar to pay our tab. Not once did the bartender ever come around to check up on us. Bad service!!

Kara R.

If you like coffee - do not miss this! The coffee is life changing. It's so good, even the non dairy creamer can't screw it up. We ate breakfast here everyday on vacation. Make sure you get the hash browns well done - I wanted to skip down the aisle like Annie on broadway. Mahalo

Candice A.

I LOVE their breakfast food! I love how they serve breakfast all day and every time I order pancakes or waffles, it's always delicious! This one night with my boyfriend, I decided to try something new. So, I ordered spaghetti. It wasn't what I expected. It was ... eh. I thought to myself that I should have ordered pancakes instead. The service there can be good or bad. I came there with a group of friends and we had this middle aged lady with an attitude. We couldn't tell if she was trying to joke around or what but the way she talks to us and serve our food is like she was venting her stress on us or something. I felt bad but we didn't tip her at all. The only thing I like about Wailana is their breakfast food. Gotta have 'em!

Ken W.

This diner looks exactly like it did back in 1970 - or at least that's what it seems like. You can call it charming and classic, or you can call it antiquated and in need of a makeover. Either way, this place is hoppin' and poppin' for breakfast. The place looks huge, but by 9am on a weekend you can expect a wait. The waitresses were all busy, but all very friendly. The food is fine, but there are better places. I got the eggs, hash browns, and corned beef hash. The hash browns weren't as cooked as I liked them, they were browned but very soft on the inside. I asked for my eggs over-well and they came over-easy. The corned beef hash was finely mashed the corned beef and it came with diced potatoes. I generally like my corned beef a little drier and more browned as well. My wife got a coconut pancake, which was large and we ended up eating it the day after. It had coconut flakes inside, and they have 3 different types of syrup for all of their pancakes - coconut, maple, and berry (can't remember which one). We walked here from our hotel, but we heard there is free parking in their underground lot. The Yelp 100 Challenge - 2013 #34

B. M.

My daughter and I went there for dinner. The prices were great, but when we received our food, we realized why the prices were so low...UH OH! I ordered the batter dipped fish and my daughter ordered a steak with mushrooms and gravy. So, I essentially ordered fish sticks and my daughter's steak was processed and the gravy didn't have any mushrooms in it. We shared a slice of cheesecake with strawberries; the strawberries definitely came out of a can as they were water logged and opaque (just a hint of red and the shape of strawberries, so we knew they were supposed to be strawberries). The cheesecake didn't even have a crust...what the what?!? Had it not been for the outstanding customer service, I would've given them 1 star. To summarize this review, if you want to spend a little money and don't mind eating processed, low quality, and not-so-fresh food, Wailana Coffee House will make you happy!

Baseem M.

Great food! Great service! Macy was so nice. Large servings, 60's prices. War vet on the way out raves it as we went in. Brings a great community of people. Had unlimited pancakes, good bacon and eggs. Nice view, no wait, nice music. Coconut syrup is okay, other people love it... But classic syrup is the way.

T S.

While we stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, we found this place for breakfast. After eating a breakfast buffet on the resort for about $50 for two people, we decided to venture out to find a less expensive option. At the Coffee House, the portions are large and priced reasonably. I had the Denver omelette (about $8, without celery) and could only eat a third of it. It came with wheat toast. My husband ordered steak and eggs (about $10), which came with toast and hashbrowns. We split a short stack of blueberry pancakes. You might liken it to Denny's, but offer have fresh jams for the toast, and three syrups for the pancakes, berry, maple and coconut. Yum! Overall, we were very happy, full, and satisfied customers. The service was efficient. We'll definitely be back again during our stay.

Tiffany O.

Food was ok but service was pretty bad. The waitress is right near us not even 3 feet away and starts talking bad about our table. Why would you talk bad about our table when you have us as customers and see us all the time with a 20% tip given. That's just rude especially when we could hear you and we actually liked you. Its a rude gesture towards us. So fine if its gonna be like that ok dont think tip would come around nicely. If we did something wrong I apologize but last time I checked eating and accidentally spilling water is not a crime!!! Prob might not come again after experiencing that Linda rude behavior

Jacqueline R.

I have been to this restaurant a few times and I think it's pretty decent. This restaurant is basically a Hawaiian Denny's. Open 24/7. It was very conveniently located for me and my friends who stayed at the Ramada Plaza Waikiki a few doors down. That was probably the reason why we kept coming back. We traveled to Oahu a few weeks ago, and the first time we paid a visit during the trip, we had great service. Very nice Filipino lady who was super friendly and helpful. The second time, we did not have a very good waitress. It seemed as if she had forgotten about us because she was hardly there, and we had to look around and ask another waitress for our check because we could never find our waitress. Not sure why she never came by when we came in at a less busy time than the previous time with the Filipino waitress. I got a teriyaki burger during our visit and it was...mediocre. The patty was a lot thinner than I had expected and reminded me of a sausage patty from a McDonalds breakfast. Not what I had expected. The second time we went, I got the Hawaiian breakfast which I actually enjoyed. It was corned beef hash, eggs, and buttered banana slices. My friends got the oxtail soup and saimin and they liked their dishes as well. The place is a little run down and dated, but it was still lively and pretty popular. Definitely a good place to go to if you're looking for a nice place to relax and get a hot meal any time of the day.

Kirk P.

I had the breakfast food for dinner tonight. Eggs over hard, buttermilk pancakes, and link sausage. Everything tasted great! I love the syrups. They give you three kinds, blueberry, maple, and coconut. One word of advice though, beware of the water. It has that metallic taste that tastes like you're drinking blood. YUCK!!!

Chad Y.

Wailana Coffee House is the Waikiki landmark that has become synonymous with late night dining. It offers late night hours, a good menu selection, and decent service that is comfortable and simple. That being said, there is nothing there that will wow you, nor will it disappoint. You inevitably come here for their breakfast menu. While offering other main entree items, the smell of pancakes cooking on a flat top will eventually waft out into the dining room and you will immediately change your mind as the waiter is taking your order. Just don't be the unlucky bastard who already ordered and becomes "that" guest who changes their mind and requires the waiter to cross out your order. The pancakes are light and fluffy while offering that firm exterior that changes the pancake from mush. Their breakfast special is a terrific deal with pancakes, bacon, and some eggs! What else could you want right? The restaurant itself is comfortable and nothing wowing. the booths are good for groups or that casual chat with a friend. Its clean and simply put comfortable. Parking is available in the lower level and you enter the garage off Ena road. Service is comfortable with the waitress' reminding you of your aunties and checking in on you making sure that your coffee and water don't go empty. While it does happen, I think it is a result of a bit of understaffing and the wait is never extraordinarily long or annoying. Definitely a good alternative to Zippy's for late night dining. It's simple, comfortable, and just all around good. Like I said though...nothing wow-ing.

Marko C.

The Wailana Coffee House has been around FOREVER. Growing up as a kid in Honolulu, I never went to this place because it seemed so touristy. Well, it is! When I'm back in Honolulu for business or visiting family, I always meet friends here for breakfast. LOVE their breakfast! The restaurant is located on the outskirts of Waikiki, and on the edge of Ala Moana Beach. There is an iHop on the same block, yet Wailana Coffee House is always packed! They SHOULD BE - service and food are outstanding! Top of my list is the fresh island Kahuku Papaya with cottage cheese! Today, I got a 1/2 papaya that was the size of a small football, with a MOUND of cottage cheese! YUM! The papayas are always picked at it's perfection. Grade: A- I also ordered the Belgian Waffle. Fresly made HUGE waffle that is cripy on the outside and cake-like on the inside. They serve it with four types of syrup - coconut, traditional, blueberry, and berry. The waffle is so big - you can use all four types of sauces! Grade: B+ The best thing I like about this place is that the servers all have TEAMWORK! I'm never afraid to ask any of the wait staff for requests. They must have filled my coffee about 10+ times during the 1 hour that I sat at the table! The ladies are friendly and cheery! LOVE IT! Grade for Service: A+

Flora W.

Breakfast here is averagely priced, but much better than at the resort of course. I had their veggie omelet, it was okay. I added an order of pancakes- amazing with their coconut syrup (the other reviews were right!). The eggs Benedict we also ordered looked really good- generous portion of ham. All the waitresses had to be +50 y/o, which could be why their service/communication is a bit slow. Overall, I enjoyed breakfast and would come back!

Gspot H.

This place always seems to be busy. Food is great for the diner food experience. Sitting the bar table is always allows to walk up n grind. Salad bar is really nothing special but for $4.99 what trick has the right to complain to much. Parking validated underneath is like 75 cent.

Jason D.

If you're hungry and are in Waikiki, then you know that Wailana Coffee House is one of the places to go to. I've been here one too many drunk nights and from what I can remember, the food's pretty good. No, seriously. You see, I'm a big breakfast guy and that's pretty much the only thing I've gotten here. The omelettes and the pancakes and the french toast always seem to hit the spot. The servers are friendly and the food seems to come out quickly. Just remember that you pay the cashier in the front, so when you're ready to leave jus leave your tip at the table and walk on up.

Davian H.

Best pancakes of my life. The end. My mom had plain buttermilk which were superb and a good barometer of basic quality. I had one coconut and one pineapple. Both excellent, though I'd say the coconut was better. The coconut syrup also a treat. Also loved the old-school restaurant vibe. We sat at the counter, watch out on weekend nights as karaoke at the adjoining lounge means your perfect pancake experience could be blighted by group renditions of Sweet Caroline, and the like.

Katrina A.

Do get the breakfast special- bacon, eggs, and all you can eat pancakes for under $7. But what's even better is that you can upgrade to the mac nut pancakes for a dollar more. The pancakes are super fluffy and light and go well with the coconut syrup. I received 3 pancakes in my first stack and was unable to finish them. It was so filling. You'll definitely get the bang for your buck.

joey p.

OK a lot of food for the money and in wallet hemorrhaging Honolulu that counts a lot We both had the corned beef hash and it was a little greasy. Old school and comfortable.

Paul N.

Really love their pancakes in the morning! Prices are pretty reasonable, somewhere between $6-8 (on average). and the service was pretty quick and accommodating as well. Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely stop in for breakfast on select days!

Gordon Y.

Better value than going to Likelike Drive inn. War w2on ton min was a huge bowl for only $8 and reuben was onky $9.95. Brought back memoriea eating there 30 plus years ago. Good foof and coffee for kate night dining.

Tamra P.

Nice bit of old school Waikiki while the rest of Waikiki has been upgrading. I've come here for breakfast on the weekends and it's always a great experience. Usually pretty crowded, but they have a bar area as well if you don't mind not having a booth. Most of their servers seem like they have been there forever but unlike many of the old school union hotel workers Wailana employees have great service and you feel the aloha. They are open 24 hours and serve breakfast all day = WINNING! Love the french toast with boysenberry syrup, no guava filling, as well as the ginormous belgian waffle with strawberries and whipped cream. Hubby loves the french toast with the guava filling and the coconut syrup. I am SUPER picky about my coffee and have been known to bring my own Starbucks into breakfast spots (always at Anna Millers, for one!) but the coffee here is great too---some sort of macadamia flavor to it. Great breakfast spot to start a day of playing tourist (nowadays) or end a night of Waikiki shenanigans (in my past life).

Michelle M.

Looking for something to fill my belly, I checked my Yelp app. It told me that Wailana was a nice 12 minute walk so off to Waikiki I went! Eggs Benedict always calls my name. I just love it and have to try it when I see it on a menu. Definitely a nice choice here at Wailana Coffee House. The serving size was substancial. I found it to be a bit on the salty side for the Hollandaise Sauce. But whatever...I wasnt dining at Tavern On The Green. The refills came hot and often...coffee via IV would have been the most direct option but they dont offer that on the menu. Service was a little tough at first. Seemed like they have open seating at the bar. I think, ya snooze you lose! I jumped on the first open seat I could find at the bar and I was on my way to breakfast bliss. The wait looks like it could be a mess on a Sunday morning. I'd hit them up again. Why not?

Wen H.

Accomadating service but they seemed a bit overwhelmed. The food is terrible though. Nothing was good.

Brian G.

Had breakfast here this morning great value. Upgraded to macadamia nut pancakes on the pancake special. $1 more very reasonable. Ask for the coconut syrup. Eggs were cooked perfectly. I would've given it 5 stars but they need to go a little easy on the oil and grease but after all it is a greasy spoon diner. The pancakes were perfect, I'm referring to the eggs and bacon.

Peter A.

I've been to this restaurant next visit to hawaii I will go here more often it was right near my hotel room :)

Patrick B.

An semi-pricey iHOP- it's open late and serves food.

Mel P.

The house coffee alone warrants a whole star for itself. It is sooooo good, it almost tastes like a mocha flavored coffee. I asked what brand it was and if I could purchase it somewhere but they no longer sell the brand in stores, only to suppliers =(...sad. I visited the Wailana Coffee house twice during my stay in Waikiki. I was tired of the expensive hotel food and wanted to get some local(ish) food. During my first visit I ordered the eggs, bacon and french toast breakfast. The french toast slices were huge, I couldn't finish it but they were really good. I put the coconut syrup on them and that just put it over-the-top good. * WARNING - don't put too much syrup on it, that stuff is super sweet! On my second visit, I went for the corned-beef hash breakfast. If you're not a fan of canned corned-beef, don't order this. I liked it, but I think it could have been grilled just a bit longer. I like my corn-beef to be almost burned on the outer layer. I had my eggs sunny side up and it was a bit too runny for me, but I had a surf lesson to get to so I just ate it. If I were to go back, I'd ask for my eggs over-easy and my corned-beef well done! THAT would be perfect. If you only get one thing from Wailana, get the coffee! The french toast is good too. Please remember that this is not a fancy pants place but the service is great and the food is decent and priced to match.

Kenny J.

I was staying a the Double Tree nearby and ate breakfast at Wailana almost every morning. So good and cheap. The Portuguese sweet bread was great with coconut syrup. I also had the corned beef hash and the eggs benedict. You really can't go wrong here. The lines can get long on the weekend, but here's a tip we picked up from some locals: The counter seats are first-come, so if you have a small group, check there first if there's a long line.

A. D.

Convenient place, if you are staying at Hilton Hawaiian village. The pancakes are amazing - light and fluffy! Other food is average. Dont forget to order a plate of papaya...it is consistently amazing :)

Phil M.

Awesome little restaurant. Not very fancy, but great food at a great price! The pancake special it definitely a fantastic deal!

James G.

My friends and I used to eat here regularly when I was in my second and third year of college. We would usually their all you can eat pancakes. There was nothing special about it and nothing bad about it either. The price is reasonable and if you want to fill up on some pancakes this will definitely do the job for you. It is probably best to stick to ordering breakfast items here. It is hard to mess up breakfast. But this still happens. I ate here recently and ordered steak and eggs. Steak was not that great. I would not recommend ordering this. Service was subpar. I understand that we did eat here at 3 am and it was clear that our server did not want to be there. I noticed that some other reviews mentioned the funky smell. It did smell funky in the restaurant. When eating here late night I would avoid sitting next to the fire exit. Some servers take their smoke break right outside this exit and when they enter back from their break cigarette smoke smell comes right back in through this door. I might be generous giving Wailana 2 stars. I don't see myself planning to eat here in the future. Some notes: -Parking downstairs is paid parking. Make sure to park in spots designated for Wailana Coffee House -Open 24 hours -Be nice to the servers

Captain S.

Food is decent. If you are hungry and on a budget, this is a great place, especially after a night out of partying. Service is average to slightly above average. People seem to be nice, but may be "tired." Food presentation is a bit bland, but it's homey. Menu may need a tough up, but for the food price point, it's good enough. I liked the navy bean soup on Thursdays. In terms of parking, I don't know. We walked their from our condo.

Beth T.

Just ate there for dinner tonight and am already a huge fan. If we were staying in Waikiki longer, I'd want to go there at least every other day. Went to dinner around 5:30 (Tuesday evening) and walked right in. No wait, not even close to full. Our waiter was EXTREMELY friendly and very quick with everything. A+ service. We ordered the AYCE macadamia nut pancakes deal (+2 bacon and a HEAP of eggs) for around $7.55, and the Rancher's Special (steak & eggs + toast) for about $10. The macadamia nut pancakes were amazing. Fluffy, sweet, delicious. Macadamia in the batter and sprinkled on top. Served with maple syrup. boysenberry syrup, and coconut syrup. If you haven't had the coconut syrup, take it easy at first -- don't just dump it on. It's sweeter than maple... but still delicious! They ask you how you want your bacon cooked, which I thought was cool. The bacon was good, the scrambled eggs were good. On my second order (it was AYCE after all), I got the coconut pancakes. They were fantastic, too. The steak & eggs plate was very good. The steak was an obvious "breakfast steak" meaning thin and pan-fried. Which is a good thing! It was just obviously not a big dinner steak. The eggs over-easy were reportedly cooked to perfection! My daughter also got their breakfast special (1 pancake, 2 bacon, 2 eggs) for less than $3. Can't go wrong!! It was all great. In total, 3 meals plus 3 drinks was less than $30. You can not beat that anywhere in Waikiki (that I've seen). Great job, Wailana Coffee House!

Mel L.

YUM. I wanted to come here anyway and then realized it was right across from HHV. Wow, that was convenient. Came by in between tours. Service was fast and friendly. My lunch special came with a salad bar where I filled up on cubes of red jello (wasn't really in a salad mood). Had the kalbi and a slice of mac nut pie. Yummmmmmmm. Next time I'm in the area, I will be back!!!!!

Javert M.

Breakfast here is awesome, wailana coffee house is the to go place for breakfast in Waikiki. IHOP and Denny's is crap compared to wailana coffee house. This place has a great combination of food quality, service, and value.

JJ L.

Patty melt. Curly fries. Side of ranch. That, my friends, is the tried and true alchemist's remedy to halt your drunken stupor from spiraling into DUI or morning-after pill territory. The toasted, buttery Rye bread cradles a fat, juicy (oily?) beef patty smothered in grilled onions and American cheese. All the fat is cut when you add the crisp romaine lettuce, fresh tomato and pickle spear. Served with a side of fries, you must opt for the "I can't believe these aren't Jack-In-The-Box" curly fries over their normal, probably-from-Idaho fries. The ranch sauce is just for kicks because that's what upright citizens of America do -- add unnecessary calories just because we can. I have to admit that the best experiences I've had at Wailana have fallen within the window of 1:30 AM - 4:30 AM. I'm not admitting to ever being drunk or buzzed because I swear I only had one, Officer! The waitresses are all super nice ... and patient. They all hold Masters of Science degrees in Inebriated Obnoxious Local People. If you're headed here outside of that 3 hour window (they're OPEN 24 HOURS) of time or you're not already out with friends and coming straight from the club/bar or Wang Chung's, then I'd suggest you take the family or out of towner friends to some place a little more ... refined (read: IHOP, Eggs & Things, etc.) only because Wailana's prices are a tad bit high for greasy spoon diner food. But if you're torn between here and Like Like Drive-In, choose Wailana because their menus and tastes are quite similar; save for Like Like's Loco Moco that can make miracles happen.

Nike A.

Let's start with the bad. You walk into the place and there was this horrible smell. I couldn't decipher what it was the whole time I was there. The coffee cups were dirty, Not all but the fact that there is one is not a good sign of cleanliness. The Good: My pancakes were the same quality you get in Ihop. The waitress was friendly and patient. The place was conveniently down the street where we were staying. I can't get over the smell and thats why the get 2 stars but i think if they renovate the place and try to keep it tidy they have the potential of getting 4 stars.

joseph e.

This place is a fucking joke! Besides being run down and just appearing gross, the service is atrocious. The eggs were cooked wrong so we sent them back only to have them returned runny and inedible. The bacon was greasy, the potatoes were greasy, the portions were subpar, and the prices were way too high for the quality of food. Don't eat here!

D W.

I watched my waitress, Rosa, handing my silverware by the part that goes in my mouth and bringing my my salad plates with her thumb where the food goes. She was also handing checks, credit cards, ect. Since she was not washing her hands while doing all this, I'd prefer that she be a little more careful about where she puts her unwashed hands. I didn't like the food either.

Michael D.

I just had the most horrific chicken teriyaki I've ever had...couldn't even tell what I was eating, it looked and tasted so bad! I've eaten here several times over the last few months - I didn't think it was all that bad before, but now I know it is. Maybe breakfast is better than lunch at Wailana, I don't know. 2 stars because I do enjoy the view from the large, picture windows.

Madame M.

My hotel was a few blocks away from this coffee house and by the crazy long line out the door, I was very excited to try this place seeing that if there is a line, it must be good. Sadly, I was wrong. I managed to get a table for lunch where I had their teriyaki chicken. Maybe they are only famous for their breakfasts because for the life of me, I am not sure why people would line up for this mediocre diner. Good 1. A lot of their entrees offer all you can eat access to their tiny salad bar which does have pretty good fruit. 2. The prices are reasonable Bad 1. The wait staff seemed more interested in carrying on their conversations than providing efficient service. We waited forever for someone to check on us and give us our bill. 2. Our entrees were less than mediocre and bland; we did not even finish what we had. 3. Interior of the restaurant needs updating, looks like it is stuck in the 80s (not sure if this is on purpose). 4. Unless you are a regular, you aren't given any instruction on how to pay your bill. 90% of restaurants require you to pay at the table while this one makes you go up front with your bill but there is no indication on the bill or from the wait staff that you need to do this. So you just sit there like an idiot waiting for someone to pick up your credit card/cash. 5. Food is not worth the hype. We received a better quality meal and better service at the iHop next door. I imagine this café would be great for a late night meal to pad an alcohol filled stomach. If you are interested in a quality meal and a great atmosphere, Google some of the other restaurants in the area before committing your morning/afternoon to waiting in line for this diner.

Izzat A.

Went here for breakfast before climbing Diamond Head. Had the bfast special with unlimited pancakes and 2 eggs. They were kind enough to sub another eff for the bacon, since we don't eat pork. I got the pineapple pancakes and they were amazing. They had coconut syrup, regular syrup and this guava syrup that was unreal. Wife had regular pancakes which she liked. Waiter was super nice. Price was very good. Both of ours were less $15 total. Would definitely come back again.

Audrey A.

If you're drunk, starving and desperate, it's one of the only places that are open 24 hours. Otherwise, you're just wasting calories and money. Service- well.. they just don't give a shit. And the food? even worse. However- I must post a disclaimer saying that I've only gotten take out from there, so it may make a big difference. But as of now- I'll be very happy to never waste the time or money to ever order from this establishment again. (Unless I'm extremely desperate and it's the only place open within walking distance of the hotel)

Richard E.

I had French toast that had guava jelly in it and the berry syrup. The bacon was average and when they say a SMALL orange juice they mean SMALL! But the prices are really good and the foods tasty. It's nothing more than a basic diner atmosphere, but the waitress was friendly and helpful.

Will R.

Sat at the bar so we didn't have to wait. Fast service for me, wife and 2 kids. Great value $6.65 for all you can eat pancakes with bacon & eggs! Looks like an old Denny's restaurant. Pleasant atmosphere

Athrun Z.

I always get eggs, spam, portuguese sausage and kim chee fried rice and they're always good. My wife loves their guava french toast. Service is great. The best part, 75 cents validated parking in Waikiki.

John M.

We came here for breakfast one morning as it was the hip thing to do while here in Hawaii. That being said, it was just okay. Nothing to write home to Momma about. You can eat here or not, either way it's no big deal...

LC B.

Was on vacation with my Aunt and we met her friend here for breakfast since it was close to the hotel we were staying at. We had to park in the basement garage and get our ticket validated at the restaurant. I liked the atmosphere. Reminded me of Denny's, but had a local feel and vibe-- and it's not a chain. I would definitely skip Denny's and just come here for breakfast when on the island. I wasn't hungry so I ordered coffee and kim chee fried rice by recommendation of my Aunt's friend. I've never had it before so I was expecting spicy fried rice?? Anyway, it was a 3/5. It wasn't that spicy, had the cabbage you would find in kim chee, and was colored really red like kim chee. I love kim chee, but I don't think I like it all over my fried rice. My aunt had orange juice and macadamia nut pancakes which she really enjoyed. I noticed that many of the customers seemed to be seniors. I felt really grown up having breakfast here with my Aunt and her friend lol. But all in all, I'd choose this spot over Denny's any day on the island. Would come back to try their other menu items and for their friendly service.

April N.

This place was terrible, but maybe we should have come for breakfast. Having spent the morning at Pearl Harbor, we got a really great cab driver who gave us little tidbits about the island as he took us back to the hotel. We asked him for a spot to eat within Waikiki that was close to local flavor. This was one of two spots he suggested. I had the Hawaiian style breakfast which consisted of eggs, corned beef hash, and fried bananas. It was okay, I think I liked my meal better than my family though. My son had wings which he didn't finish and my girlfriend had short ribs, one of which was nothing but fat. No thank you.

Chantelle T.

This place hasn't changed over the years which is so comforting considering how much HAS changed already in the surrounding areas. Consistent quality, fast service, friendly employees, and large portions make this place one of those go-to places...especially when you need some food in the wee hours of the morning. Their AYCE pancakes is quite a steal at $7 (or something like that) but I couldn't pass up the french toast this time around. It comes with all sorts of syrups and it's filled w/ guava jam. How can that not sound good at 7am on a Sunday morning? Amazeballs.

Michele H.

Great breakfast and VERY reasonable prices. Walking distance from HHV. The pancakes are awesome I ordered the coconut pancakes 3 times loved them! Huge portions and a great kids menu!

Hideyo K.

Wailana Coffee House has always been a part of Waikiki-living. It offers comfort that no matter how late (or early) you're awake, there's a place were you can sit down and have a nice, warm meal. But I definitely don't come here for the food. It's more the convenience of it, and also the free refills of coffee. It's great that they have a salad bar and all, and their food really is decent, but they haven't quite won me over with their dishes. I hate to say it, but I'd rather eat at Zippy's; A conclusion I keep arriving at every time I compare the menus in my head. Whereas Wailana is more conventionally American, Zippy's offers a better selection of local flavors, which are also better done. I like the cozy diner atmosphere here, though. If we're talking interior design, Wailana definitely has got something over Zippy's in terms of pizazz, at least tenfold. I just wish I could "love" their food, instead of just being left with the feeling that I'm settling with what I got. I would come here for their waffles and pancakes though. I mean, I would think of Ihop first since it's just next door, but if you're thinking you wanna avoid those overly commercialized and nationalized chains, then Wailana is where you want to be. Breakfast here is pretty comparable anyway, so I'd give it a chance. Just make sure your utensils are clean. I probably wouldn't mention this if it didn't happen to me more than once, but I've found lipstick stains on their coffee mugs before. . . After sipping coffee from them.

Asako O.

Wailana Coffee House is a legendary landmark in Waikiki as a popular hot spot with the locals as well as visitors. Located across the street from the Hilton Hawaiian Village, this coffee shop is on the corner of Ala Moana Blvd and Ena Road. With ample parking available in the basement of the building (parking entrance is on Ena Road), it provides for a convenient location. This 24-hour coffee shop has been around a long time and was featured briefly on an episode of Hawaii Five-O. With its tropical decor, the carpet, chairs and booths in flowery print matches the outfit of the wait staff. This casual family restaurant serves up your usual breakfast, lunch and dinner comfort foods at reasonable prices. Their breakfast menu includes American as well as local favorites with everything from pancakes, to french toast, eggs benedict, waffles to omelettes. This is one restaurant where you must go early especially for breakfast because this place fills up quickly and is very busy on the weekends. Although the wait can be long, it is well worth. With their menu options, I ordered a simple breakfast of eggs, hash browns, scottish bangers, which is a pork sausage, toast and coffee for under $10. With good size portions along with the quick service received, this is one place I will definitely be back.

Ingrid K.

The Old Fashioned French Toast filled with guava jelly was amazing. Melts in your mouth, sweet enough that you don't need syrup. My husband had the all-you-can-eat banana pancake... Heavenly! Also melts in your mouth. Perfect with their coconut syrup. Staff was very friendly and quick to refill our coffee and water. Daron was our server and very accommodating and ready with helpful suggestions.

The D.

What a find! This place is great! Large portions and good prices! 1/2 the prices of anything you will find at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and right across the street. Don't know why Yelp does not list it as first in proximity as it is closer than the noodle house.

Mark S.

Friendly staff. My wife and I went here at like 6am one morning during our honeymoon. We stayed across the street at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. However the "24 hour" diner wasn't open until 6:30am because they were doing some sort of house keeping or maintenance. The food was delicious and the staff was extremely friendly. The prices were EHHH. not as cheap as a 'diner' that I'm used to going to. We only went here once and didn't go back due to the steep prices.

Hana J.

Sunday morning, July 4th weekend, and the line stretched out and around the building. It only took around 30 minutes to be seated, and it helped my morning hunger pains to order just as we were about to get seated. We ordered the portuguese sausage, macadamia pancakes and the french toast. (~$30 total) Portions appeared smaller than anticipated, but with strong, sugary, buttery coconut and raspberry syrup and jelly in every bite, us 4 over 3 plates were stuffed in no time. We walked here from the Hyatt in Waikiki, then took a taxi to Diamond Head...glad we didn't attempt to walk there although we probably needed it...

Ryan R.

Great location in Waikiki on Ala Moana and Ena Rd. This little gem has been established to cater to tourists and locals alike. Service is great and the food even better! Surprisingly good in fact. I thought this would be another diner like Denny's where the food is horrible and service even worse ... wow was I surprised! The apricot filled French toast with coconut syrup is a MUST if you eat breakfast here. It is simply amazing and melts in your mouth with ooey-gooey goodness! Polish it off with a fresh cup of coffee and you will be set until lunch!

Jeff S.

Kids' breakfast specials for $3 made us indulge on the adult meals.

R B.

I wanted to love this place and I wanted it to outperform expectation - to be a hidden gem. Instead, it was pretty much at expectation. It's a diner with an attached bar, and that pretty well sums it up. The Teri Burger was quite tasty and Id recommend it, but all of the food was pretty greasy and unspectacular. After dinner we stopped into the bar and they had karaoke. Not sure if it was a unique night or a regular thing, but the singers there were very highly talented. That's good if you want to listen to an ad hoc cover band, but bad if you want to jump into the mix as an amateur. I'm guessing this is a fantastic place for hung-over breakfasts, but for dinner it was just okay. Very walkable from hotels in Waikiki.

Russel M.

After years of passing by this restaurant we decided to try it. Wow! What a disappointment! We ordered a cheese burger and BLT and both sucked. I don't know what all the fuss is and the long lines but we won't be returning. Prices are no bargain either. Wish we had gone to IHOP next door instead.

Emily L.

Eureka! After years of dancing around the menu because I am not a perpetual all you can eat pancake girl, I found THE item to order on the menu with full satisfaction! Their Broasted chicken plate!! What the heck is Broasted? I thought it was first fried then roasted but according to Wiki, it "essentially combines pressure cooking with deep frying chicken that has been marinated and breaded." This method guarantees without fail, juicy meat and crispy skin! On top of that, you get half of a chicken on your plate: 1/2 breast, wing, drum and thigh. Throw in some old school mashed potatoes and green beans and of course, gotta have that salad bar (kimchi and jello?!) Ahhh, timeless!

Mike H.