Should you find yourself on the Big Island in Hawaii, and want to eat like the locals, you will love the Hawaiian Style Cafe! And be sure to go with a big appetite!
This is a review of the Hawaiian Style Cafe - it's not a sponsored post - I'm writing about it because I loved it, and it inspired new recipes. (Including the delicious deconstructed Portuguese sausage.)
It's always a good idea to ask locals where they like to eat when you're traveling — where they eat!
In addition to the Hale I'A Da Fish House, this was
When I was last on the Big Island of Hawaii, The Hawaiian Style Cafe came up a few times when I asked around. Everyone who told me about it, said to be sure to go starving, and maybe not plan on eating all day afterwards.
The minute I walked in I could smell the aromas of sweet pancakes and smoky bacon.
The vibe was casual, super eclectic, and full of funky trinkets that exuded Hawaiian culture and folklore.
It was packed with locals who clearly frequented the place, and we got there early enough (around 9 AM), that we only had to wait a few minutes for a table.
I was told there's often a long wait, so if you go, plan on having patience, knowing it’ll be worth every minute.
Most of the breakfasts come with a side of pancakes. Yep my friends, that’s a side! Notice they’re much bigger than my (super cute) son’s head!
My husband ordered another winner among the locals, the BIG Mok. It’s pretty much what you see, a bed or rice, two eggs, Portuguese sausage, and Spam. Like most things on the menu it also came with the brown gravy.
And it was indeed a good thing we went starving - and no, we weren't hungry for hours!
This is an incredibly satisfying, delicious and fun experience. I'll go every time I'm lucky enough to be vacationing on the Big Island in Hawaii!
You can check out the full menu, and learn about the history of the restaurant on the Hawaiian Cafe site.
Hawaiian Style Cafe locations:
65-1290 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea, HI 96743-7310
(808) 885-4295
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681 Manono St, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 969-9265
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