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If you’re craving brunch fare, these hidden gems are worth seeking out. Note: A few only offer brunch on select days.
Smith & Kings
Located in Chinatown, Smith & Kings is recognized for its elevated pub fare, but the bar offers weekend brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feast on savory favorites like breakfast poutine ($15) — hand-cut fries loaded with cheddar cheese, brown gravy, bacon and a sunny side-up egg — pork belly eggs Benedict ($18), chicken and waffles ($20) and the Mac Daddy ($20). The latter is a creamy concoction of elbow pasta, five-cheese bechamel sauce, buttermilk fried chicken and green onions.
Smith & Kings
69 N. King St., Honolulu
808-744-5772
thesmithandkings.com
Instagram: @smithandkings
Egghead Café
Whether you’re craving omelets, eggs Benedict, pancakes or French toast, Egghead Café offers a variety of brunch options. If you want something sweet, s’mores pancakes ($15) — complete with ganache, marshmallow sauce and graham crackers — or choco crème brûlée French toast ($17) are the way to go. Or, opt for prosciutto egg toast ($18), crab eggs Benedict ($26), or shrimp and bacon omelet ($22) if you prefer something savory.
Egghead Café
Kapalama Shopping Center
1210 Dillingham Blvd. Ste. 8, Honolulu
808-888-2211
eggheadhonolulu.com
Instagram: @egghead_cafe
My Café
Known for its brunch comfort food with a local twist, My Café is open for breakfast and lunch. The cozy eatery is famous for its unique pancakes, available in flavors like lilikoi, malasada and chocolate taro haupia ($13.95 each). Want a little bit of everything? Get the flight of pancakes ($16.50), which includes mini sizes of Cookie Butta Luva — complete with housemade cookie butter cream sauce and cookie crumbles — lilikoi, and chocolate taro-haupia pancakes.
If you’re craving something savory, get the kalua pig and lomi tomato omelet ($18.95) or the B.E.A.S.T. eggs Benedict ($21.95). The latter comprises bacon, egg, avocado, spinach and tomato topped with hollandaise.
My Café
563 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei
808-200-5737
mycafehi.com
Instagram: @Mycafehawaii
Moani Island Bar & Bistro
Located in Ka Makana Alii, Moani Island Bar & Bistro offers Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Ka polei eatery is known for its live music, delicious local food and generous portions.
Signature dishes include Punaluu taro sweet bread with ube coconut cream, banana brûlée and mac nuts ($17); corned beef hash katsu moco ($17); and crab cake eggs Benedict ($20) served with asparagus, potatoes and smokey Old Bay hollandaise. All loco mocos are served plate-lunch style, with diners’ choice of fried or white rice, two eggs, gravy and the eatery’s signature potato mac salad.
Moani Island Bar & Bistro
Ka Makana Alii
91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy., Kapolei
808-670-2638
themoanihawaii.com
Instagram: @themoanihawaii
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