Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo

This was a great find while we were visiting Hilo. You will not leave hungry, so be prepared. This is one of the few places that I will be stuffed and completely satisfied. The burger patties in gravy as well as the chicken cutlet in gravy were my favorites. There may be a waitlist but it’s well worth the wait!

Omg, the Korean fried chicken was so damn yummy!! I also had the chicken katsu - the chicken and gravy tasted super delicious! The waiters helped us to pack our food quickly since we had an appointment nearby. They served our food quickly. Wasn’t very crowded when we went around 5pm - got a seat immediately.

Awesome stop for some Hawaiian favorites and great fusion offerings. We had the kalua nachos for starters. Awesome. I had the kalua pork with cabbage and it did not disappoint. My wife had the special of the day which combined pork belly, ancho pork and a spicy pork with peas. Everything was amazingly good and the price was great for the quality of food. Go hungry because they are going to feed you!!! Portions are very big. Great stop, don’t miss it!

Was underwhelming. I guess I expected more for a 4.5 star restaurant. Decent but blah if that makes sense. Waitress asked for orders to be repeated multiple times to confirm then food came out wrong and she argued it was correct... never refilled drinks without us having to chase someone down. Not the worst just not worth the hype.

Highly recommend coming here. Best local food in the Big Island 🌸🌸🌸 Great service, food came out lightning quick. Portions were ginormous! Flavors were 🔥🔥🔥 Our ohana recommends everything, but for me, the poke bowls were 5-🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼😎

My favorite place on the island. Generous portions, great service and fantastic food. PARKING - Lots of free parking. FOOD - Pictured is the tripe stew and the lilikoi pie. Generous portion and priced very reasonably. The stew had lots of tripe and was tangy wirh tomato. Great for hangovers.

We went in on Memorial Day with a party of 10. The wait was 50 minutes but it was so worth it. I’ve heard all about the Loco Moco that they have here and everything I had been told was right. The food was so good. The staff was attentive and helpful. The atmosphere is that of a cafe style restaurant. If you are on the fence about going, just do it. You’ll be happy you got it.

The food was super ono!! I had the chicken cutlet loco moco, and it was A-mazing! My wife had the prime rib loco moco, and that was just as delicious! Our daughter had the lechon plate, and that was tasty and crunchy! Our son had the steak and eggs, and the medium rare filet was very tasty and tender! Everything was awesome. My only low ranking was due to the take out order taking a lot longer than the 20 minutes they told my wife. But, in their defense, it was lunch hour on a Sunday and they were extremely busy. The place is nice. But, the other small concern I had was how warm it was in their diner. Those items were the only thing keeping me from giving them 5 stars overall.

Great food always come here for a full meal and it's reasonable. I like that you can also sit outside.

Everything. The people that that works here are awesome. Kind,friendly an always checking on you if you need anything. 100% goes out to the cook. My eggs was cooked perfectly. How I like it. I'm so bad. 100% goes out to everyone who works there. Big Mahalo. Oh. I should also mention that me and my Ohana use to go out to Waimea special to eat there. That's when we didn't have one in Hilo yet.

Delicious satisfying and filling food that tastes like mom cooked for you. We split a bowl and it was huge. It was one of the most popular bowls that they have with shrimp, Ahi and chicken. Was very filling indeed. We also got the Lilikoi cream pie. It was nice and tangy and creamy. The ambience was super chill, very large restaurant inside with booth, seating, and Hawaiian music playing in the background, simply delightful! Service was super friendly and quick. There's typically a line but it's worth the wait. Don't miss while visiting the Hilo side of Hawaii.

Big hearty portions won't leave you hungry at the end of the meal... and you may have some to box up for later! The pancakes with haupia toasted coconut sauce is an absolute must. Don't miss it. Be sure to join the waitlist on Yelp! when you arrive. There's usually a line of folks waiting outside, but the staff moves wiki wiki to get you seated.

I don't know how this place stays in business with the very generous portions, at an amazing price. I ordered the kulua hash and eggs, which came with my choice of pancakes (huge), and hash browns, for only $16. My wife and kids got the hawaiian moco loco which they absolutely loved. Food was amazing and service was prompt and courteous. Great food and atmosphere.

Whenever I hop over to Hilo there is always a stop at Hawaiian Style Cafe! Food portions are generous. Prices are more than fair. Parking is easy and free. The only drawback is everyone and their uncle knows how good this place is so... more than likely there will be a wait. Go on the off times and the wait will be shorter. Because its so popular, service may suffer a little. Everyone friendly though! This place makes a mean locomoco. In fact, there are a few versions to choose from. Whichever one you might choose... be prepared to take leftovers. I also like the sausage breakfast, even at lunch. Today, feeling my phatness, hahah, I opted for the Korean chicken over green salad. Perfectly choice. Hawaiian Style Cafe has a sister restaurant on the Kona side of the island but... its not Hilo so...!?!

Ok so when we arrived there was definitely a wait! Once you walk in, you'll see a dessert filled show case! We waited for about 20 minutes and were sat in a comfy booth. The menu has a lot of different choices but I went with the special! It was so good, it came with sausage, spam, bacon, eggs, and and English muffin! My partner ordered the pork nachos and I couldn't believe the flavor in my mouth. The one thing that wasn't great was the margaritas... watered down, doesn't taste like anything... first they gave us blended when we notated on the rocks. The service was just ok, nothing special. You come here for the food! They have everything from breakfast, numerous types of loco mocos, burgers, stews and etc... This was one of the more tastier restaurants than many other other places we visited.

We were ready for some grub but not that hungry but this place was recommended, of course we had to go and thank goodness we weren't hungry because the wait was between 45 minutes to an hour. The menu was one double sided page filled with Loco Mocos and local favorites. I saw Lechon (fried pork belly) as one of the offerings so I had to order that. My partner in crime ordered fried Saimin (wheat noodles) which in opinion is a version of "Pancit" ( Filipino noodle dish). The Lechon came with Mac and cheese and two scoops of steamed rice. The Lechon was fried pork belly sliced with onions and tomatoes on a bed of Patis (fish sauce). The fried Saimin included some fried gyoza, fish cakes and veggies. The portions were good for two at a good price! The ambiance is a sense of family. You can see all types of families, a family of three all the way to a family of six plus at the restaurant. It's worth a visit and I will have to try the Loco Mocos for sure.

I was disappointed cause I tried the lite breakfast today instead of my usual pancakes. The eggs and the bacon were very warm. So I will stick to my usual next time. Good service today. Got to sit in the back room today.

Came here on a recommendation of a friend's! This Hawaiian food spot truly delivers when it comes to flavor. The boneless short ribs were absolutely incredible. Perfect smoky-sweet taste and easy to eat. No bones! We also decided to venture out and try their haupia pancakes. Easily one of the best things I've ever had for brunch. They were so fluffy and had just the right amount of sweetness. It does get really busy, especially during peak hours, so the service can be a bit slow. Also, the air conditioning struggles to keep up with the crowd and the heat outside, so it can get a little warm inside. But honestly, the food is worth it. Just be prepared to wait a bit and maybe dress light.

We found out about this restaurant on YouTube. It was so good we tried the original location too. Negatives: -none Positives: -prices/value, the amount of food they give you is well worth the price and more. Everything on the big island is bigger. Definitely the Texas of the islands. -taste, everything we got was good. The item worth mentioning the most was the galbi. Definitely one of the best I've had. My wife loved it so much we demanded we get it again for our last day on the big island. -service, service was exceptionally friendly. We definitely felt the aloha spirit. Overall 5/5 Thank you for providing us with an amazing experience and exceptional food.

Almost always a wait. Wednesday morning/afternoon we waited about 15 min. Lots of Hawaiian style options. Hence the name. Ha It's good. Meats are delicious. Scrambled eggs tasted like they came from a carton. Just order sunny side up. Pancakes are ono!! Outside patio is shaded and nice.

We went for lunch and started out with putting ourselves down on their Yelp Waitlist. There were four parties in front of us and in under 30 minutes, we got a table. This was so efficient. Our order came out quite fast. We had the hamburger steak and beef stew. What was surprising was the Mac Salad. It tastes just like how my family makes it minus one ingredient. Beef stew was delicious, tender, and similar to how my mom makes it. The hamburger steak was well done with a nice char. Some parts of it was a bit chewy though. Overall, the meal was great, service was fast and staff were friendly and accommodating. Inside and outside were clean and the music playing was great to hear.

OMG loco moco heaven The taste is amazing Portions are massive you will not go home hungry Service with a smile Great background music Will come back 100%

My favorite meal in all of Hawaii - this place was INCREDIBLE. The sheer VOLUME of food you receive is unbelievable - it's a literal mountain of Hawaiian goodness. We could not stop nibbling at literally everything on the Saimin plate - those little dumplings were ever so crunchy and savory, the korean fried chicken was perfectly crispy, the steak ideally tender, and those noodles just kept on giving. The Bento bowl was like ramen without the broth - and gave a sample of most everything you could ever want to try at an authentic Hawaiian eatery - spam, Katsu, raw tuna, and so much more. I walked out of here having felt like I had an EXPERIENCE - not just a meal. Service was solid as well, we were well attended to and everything just clicked. Back here in a hearbeat next time I am in Hawaii - that's for certain.

First off, we greeted with a sweet, genuine welcome. Good efficient service. Pancakes were the size of a steering wheel. Our food was good. They have a nice patio in front. Clean bathrooms.

Everytime I visit Hilo This is a must visit when I'm there . Big portions here great for sharing for 2-3 people . Haupia pancakes and loco moco are so good . It gets busy here so come early . I always end my breakfast with taking home a lilikoi cheesecake . I would highly reccommend this spot when visiting Hilo just make sure you bring your appetite .

Coming here always hits the spot. We really appreciate the hospitality. There is a line that usually forms most people grab a menu and choose out what they want so as soon as they sit at the table, they put that order in and get their food a lot quicker. Of course, if you're a local, you already know what you like so it's nice opportunity to talk story with family while you wait. Love all the servers and we love guy!

As a visitor to only 2 Hawaiian Islands thus far over 7 years (Oahu and Hawaii Big Island), overall food is on average not good. However, the food at Hawaiian Style Cafe was pretty good. Moco saurus was hearty and delicious especially the pork. Korean style fried chicken was pretty good. The fries were good. Service was excellent. Only bad part of my experience was that the fried chicken came out cold. The server fixed the issue and brought out hot chicken. Ambiance had a nice local feel to it. It's nice to eat at a place that the locals seem to enjoy and frequent rather than a tourist trap.

Outside seating with covering Loved the luau stew so yummy with white rice. Oriental dressing on the salad also yummy. Mixed plates have great choices of meats. Would definitely come back again.

Overall, I thought this place was good. I really liked the large menu and big portions. We arrived on a weekday and the place was half empty, but we still ended up waiting for a bit before we were seated. I know the Haupia Pancakes are the signature dish, so I ordered those. The pancakes were good...the pancakes themselves were very plain and unimpressive, but the haupia sauce was delicious. I definitely left very full and satisfied. The service was very friendly and warm. The restaurant is clean and perfect for medium sized groups. I'd probably come back to try some of the other offerings.

Be ready for a long, long wait. This place is too busy, frankly. Wait times to be seated can push an hour or more. Keep in mind, however, the wait may not end after you're seated. It can take 30+ minutes to place your order once you're seated. To actually get your food, don't be surprised if you wait another 30-45+ minutes. Again, this is when they're busy, which is very often.

Came here on a Tuesday at 6:30 PM with my cousin. Our wait time was about five minutes. Parking was easy to find. Firstly, portion sizes are HUGE here. My cousin and I shared one platter, the Mok-a-saurus, and a side of macaroni salad. The Mok-a-saurus consists of four types of protein: hamburger meat, chicken katsu, kahlua pork, and spam (plus the two eggs on top). The chicken katsu was our favorite meat; it was crispy, well-flavored, and cooked just right such that it was not dry. Our second favorite meat was the kahlua pork. Third was the spam. The hamburger patty was dry and burnt in some places, so we did not finish it. Gravy was good. The macaroni salad was interesting in that it also had tuna, potatoes, and peas. Overall it was pretty good and tasted like a mix of Mac salad and tuna salad. In conclusion, I would recommend checking out this place. We will probably come back again for dinner because it has such generous portions and has a large variety of other items to try.

Decent, doesn't quite live up to the hype. Lots of people waiting outside when we arrived but tables seem to turn quickly. Once we got seated, the ordering process was quick and our food came out fast. The menu made it seem like the portions are HUGE and we were debating on getting an entree + 1 side (need to order $3.95 minimum extra is sharing). When the food came out, we were a little confused because the portions were just very... regular-sized... not huge at all. The French toast was maybe even smaller than average I've seen at other restaurants. Doesn't come with a few pieces of fruit or anything with the plate, just 4 pieces of Hawaiian sweet bread for the French toast. It was delicious though! The "little breakfast" we got was indeed very little, which is a good option if you're not hungry. In my head I was thinking "little" for a place that keeps emphasizing their "huge portions" would equate to regular size hahaha - guess not! The passion iced tea was oddly disappointing. Our server did let me know it was unsweetened when ordering, but it really barely had any flavor. Didn't really taste like tea, more like flavored water with a light hint of passion fruit.

Food is always delicious and staff are friendly. We usually try to get there before it opens so we don't have to wait in line too long.

Excellent breakfast! We tried bfast specials w 2 eggs laulau hash, hashbrowns , side of waffle w haupia and chicken katsu(crispy cutlet) moco loco. The waffle was amazing and the haupia coconut custard topping is hands down the best I've ever had. A real bargain compared to other places and absolutely deeelish!! Gayle was our wonderful server, patient kind and efficient. We arrived early on a Sunday -around 9am- and did not even wait 5 minutes to be seated. Lots of parking in lot or on streets. Aloha spirit!

Great menu they deliver on food size quality flavor the ambience is 50-50 they have indoor outdoor seating and they do their best to accommodate your group we ended up waiting about 40 minutes for our table but there are benches outside to wait on the only reason I gave it a three instead of a four is because although the staff was friendly we were not offered drinks, just given water, we were never asked how we were doing throughout our whole stay.

This is a popular eats place for locals and visitors. They have such a selection, it's difficult to make a choice, so that means coming back soon! We had a keiki haupia sauce pancake breakfast, hamburger steak plate . U gotta come eat here!!!!

I love this place. It takes credit card and reservations for over 8 people here. The lechon was okay, there wasn't enough flavors for me. it was cut in nice small bites. The Kalbi beef was not as good as imagine but still yummy. The fried saimen didn't have as much fillings as the other location. I don't want to sound like it is bad because I love the location and food. The service was awesome too. See my photos

Overall I think Hawaiian Style Cafe was a good choice for us to eat brunch. There was a little but of a wait but I signed in on their check-in tablet and 20 minutes later we were seated. The portions are large so be aware of this when ordering. We ordered the Haupia pancakes and BLT w/fries. Prices were fair and the service was good. The interior decor was good, tables clean so no complaints from me.

There's a reason this place always has groups of people outside waiting for a table! Hilo's breakfast game is no joke and Hawaiian Style Cafe is one of the best. Location is great; it's a few minutes away from the airport in the Manono Street Marketplace and within a block of some of the best places to grab gifts and omiyage after (big island candies, atebara chips, lani's island snack shop). I usually come here either after landing in Hilo or before heading to the airport! The marketplace also has its own parking lot so parking isn't an issue. Service is great; the servers and staff are all very pleasant and attentive, often checking to refill drinks during the meal. Came in at 8am and was fortunate enough to get a table without a wait. Their breakfast plates come with rice or hash browns, and either a pancake, Belgian waffle, or toast. I ordered the Kalua Hash and Eggs, which is one of their most popular items (for good reason). Everything tasted delicious and also the portions are very large so you're often able to take leftovers home for another meal. Sometimes when I come for lunch, I'll order a combination meal so I can have leftovers for dinner. Costs are pretty standard, averaging around $15-$20 per dish but the portion sizes make it very much worth the cost. Whenever I have friends visiting Hilo, this place is usually one of the first I will recommend they visit as there's enough items on the menu that there's something for everyone!

One of the best chicken fried steaks we've had! Haupia pancakes are huge and delicious. We came with our family and everyone's food was delicious. Large portions. Friendly service. This is obviously a popular local spot. Definitely adding this to our rotation when we are on big island.

The food was so good! My friend had just ran a marathon and the portions were great. Will definitely return. Wish we came here yesterday. Raynette had the best service, very attentive and helpful with the recommendations. Some guest was also very nice, she literally gave us a gift card for our meal.

Again... the food here is so very good. I could've ordered the entire menu (I was stopped, thankfully, from doing that given the size of the entrees). Anywho, a real casual-style stunner here. Great eats... We had the garlic chicken and the Hawaiian plate. Both excellent. Check out the pics- the food quality literally jumps off the screen. The poke, lau lau (my personal fav), and kalua pig all stood out for us. This is another must if you're on the island. Not to be missed...

Love this place! I would drive two hours to just get these pancakes. Everything we ordered was delicious and service was excellent!

Great food? Yes! Great service? Yes! And awesome portion? Most def. I don't think I can find another place that serves pancakes the size of your face for under 20! And tastes delicious and fluffy! Between the ramen place across the plaza and this place, Hawaiian style cafe is hands down the winner imo. Friendly staff, great price and awesome service. A must try for me.

First stop in Hilo, had to check out this local cafe for some Loco Moco! When we arrived, there was a waitlist, but we only waited about five minutes before being seated. The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel welcome right away. While the ambiance was nothing special, the food more than made up for it. We ordered the Mocoasaurus and the Mento Bento, both of which were delicious. The portions were huge, definitely enough for leftovers! Plus, the prices were reasonable, making it a great spot for a satisfying meal. I have also seen some people order the Ahi Nachos which I would like to try next time.

Food was delicious. Great fast and friendly service. So much food I couldn't finish it! The pancakes were huge and delicious

It's been awhile since I've been here and decided to try something different. Went with their specialty as it said on the menu, home of the original kalua hash and eggs. Opted for hashbrowns and pancakes. I was not expecting two huge pancakes, a little dense for my preference but nothing whipped butter and syrup can't fix. But totally worth saving for a second meal they were so enormous! Kalua hash was just ok for me, mostly potatoes but I was most impressed with the sausage ring. It was so tasty! I definitely recommend that! Might have to stick with my fave loco mocos because I love my brown gravy. They were busy but the restaurant is spacious with a lot of seats. I recommend checking the live wait times on Yelp as you can add your name to the waitlist ahead of time if they're busy otherwise just walk in when you get there and add your name. Definitely stop in at this local fave spot! All the workers are friendly too.

Food n drinks were excellent and the amount of food was enough to take home left overs and all employees were very helpful and friendly

When in a new place do as the Yelpers!! So we wanted a good place for breakfast, we looked on yelp and found this place. It's just like the name says, a...Hawaiian Style Cafe. It's a fairly good sized place and very popular. We sat by the door and saw a steady stream of people coming in. Occasionally they had a short wait and names were being called. The menu is fairly complete with all the Hawaiian favorites and there is a large screen TV on the wall near the Host stand, that ran a continuous loop od the specials for the day and desserts Our waiter was Debbie, but the staff helped one another out, so we had several people assisting us. The teamwork is good here. That being said, the service was okay - but not what I would consider excellent. There were several missed opportunities - my toast was forgotten and delivered five minutes after my meal came. My wife's soda was removed to get a refill and never came back. We had to ask for it. So the service is okay. The restaurant itself was very clean and well taken care of. The staff was very friendly. There was someone at the door at all times greeting and seating the guests. The restroom was clean and obviously attended to. I had the seared Ahi & Scrambled Eggs. The Ahi was seared to perfection and very flavorful. The scrambled eggs and hashbrowns were very good too. The toast was good as well. The problem with the food was that it was barely warm. My wife had the Boneless Korean Chicken with white rice and a salad. The chicken was very flavorful and crunchy, the rice was good as well. Unfortunately, her food was about the same temperature as mine. The portion sizes are very generous. The prices are reasonable (It's Hawaii). So Overall it was okay. If I lived here on the Island, I would return. But we're on here in Hilo for five days, and don't plan on visiting any restaurant more than once.

Breakfast review. 1) location Easy access from Main Street, but parking seems to be limited, so go early. 2) food Excellent 3) $ value Yes, just do it. 4) service Excellent. Yes, recommended.

Food was good as always but my waffle wasn't warm. Service was great and courteous staff from hostess to waitress.

Eh, what can I say. It's Hawaiian Style Cafe. The one in Waimea is the and if you can, make your way over there. Our lechon was chewy & patty on our moco was basically burnt. Service was fantastic though and I would go back just for that.

Hawaiian Style Cafe-Hilo, was recommended by coworker but I didn't have a chance to check it out, til this recent visit, it was on my list to try. So happy we finally did and loved it too! Warning, portions are HUGE, be prepared for kanak attack, Hawaiian Style Cafe does make sure you are well fed before you leave the restaurant, hehe. Mahalo! The lines were long, we put our names on the Yelp list and waited about 20 minutes, popular place! Everyone was observed sitting, chatting, and waiting patiently for a table. There are indoor and outdoor dining. Great for family dining and huge parties out in Hilo, a Hawaiian style cafe feel here! Looking at the menu while we waited for our table, I went with the loco moco plate as it has everything on that plate, I love the different varieties of Loco Moco plate. Hawaiian Style, chicken cutlet, Da Big Mok, Dat Tita Mok, & Mok-A-Saurus. hehe.. I went with the Mok-A-Sauraurus ( fried rice topped with spam, chicken cutle, kalua pork, hamburger patty, two eggs & gravy) All for $18.95. Wow! all this sounds great in a moco. The other half and I enjoyed this plate & was huge portions for 2, we pack the leftovers for when we get hungry at the hotel. The haupia pancakes was OMG- WOW! so moist and so good, I really enjoyed it, so much better than a spot that does pancakes here on the windward side. The pancakes are huge and this haupia one of their popular item. Our waitress and the service received was great, despite how busy this cafe gets. All in all, the other half and I loved our first time experience here and plan to be back when in Hilo again, but next time we will try out the lunch menu. We will be back-Recommend!

Good local food. Huge portions. Excellent service. Although you May have to wait, the turnover is quick. Once you are seated, the waitresses are right there to take your order.

The food was delicious, from pancakes to locomoco this was a great breakfast. Debbie was fantastic as our server and made the locomoco gluten free for our Celiac kid.

Friendly and professional staff. Great food variety and price points. Clean and safe environment.

Great food, great environment, and great service! Totally go to get the Hawaiian feel with some of the best Hawaiian food!