Café Kaila

I stumbled upon Cafe Kaila while browsing Google Maps, and let me tell you, it was an absolute gem! I arrived a bit early, only to find it wasn’t open yet, but there was already a line of locals waiting outside. That’s when I knew I was in for something special. I ordered the veggie omelet, and oh my goodness, it was hands-down the best omelet I’ve ever had! The eggs were perfectly fluffy, and the vegetables inside were incredibly fresh and juicy, bursting with flavor in every bite. It was beyond my expectations—honestly, are Hawaiian eggs just naturally tastier? The whole experience was a delight, and I can see why locals line up for this place. Cafe Kaila is a must-visit for anyone craving an unforgettable breakfast!

ICONIC breakfast spot 💎 omg, YES. Café Kaila is the breakfast/brunch spot that never misses. I built my own omelet with gluten-free bread. No crumbs remained. Their homemade salsa? Addicting. My friend always gets the spinach breakfast wrap and swears by it. Heads up that there’s usually a wait because it’s so popular, but the line moves quick and it’s 100% worth it.

We arrived about 9:09am on Saturday, you sign up on the sheet outside the door. We left at 9:59am! Delicious. I’m so into the sweet service without fluff. Must hit up spot if you love breakfast. For visitors and locals alike. Took me 8 years to finally get here haha, good things come to those who wait, well worth the wait and it’s a bummer the line turned me off for so long. Parking can be annoying but again, worth it.

This is a popular place for breakfast, though it does have a good selection of lunches such as paninis, pastas and plate lunches. We opted for its ham & havarti cheese panini with chicken wild rice soup and pesto chicken panini. Both came with potato chips. Both sandwiches were well made and tasted good. The soup was tasty, but way too salty. The service was friendly and there were a lot of seats here. It felt like Sponge Bob was in the kitchen when I saw a sign by the kitchen entrance that says Made with Love!

Lunch meet up with friends. Great selections and many healthy options, as well as breakfast menu items are available all day. Five of us dined for $100. I had the paniolo steak sandwich, it was fantastic. My husband had the Kaila Salad and daughter had the breakfast bagel sandwich. Service was excellent, our server was attentive but not over bearing. Food came out quick and everyone enjoyed their choices.

There was a waitlist but we were sat in about 15min, and served our food in about 20min. Food was good, chicken and waffles were crispy on the outside and soft in the inside and the chicken is well seasoned. The spam omelet was simple but prefect for a hangover. Service was great, our waitlist was bright and kind. We return every time we’re in Oahu.

Café Kaila is one of those spots you find and immediately know you’ll be coming back. Everything felt fresh, homemade, and real. The place has a really relaxed, local vibe. No pressure, no fuss. Just good service, good coffee, and even better breakfast. If you’re in Honolulu you must try.

Ahh one of our go to spots for breakfast when we’re back on Oahu. I can’t get enough of their meat loaf loco moco. Such a hearty meal. The meat loaf is made the old fashioned way with bread crumbs. The service staff are very friendly and the food is served fairly quick. Not too long of a wait, but a very popular restaurant with limited seating. Get here early.