Anuenue Cafe

OMG SO SO SO GOOD. This is not a full blown stop and eat restaurant. You walk in, order, and take in to-go containers. There is seating right next to the little place, or take to-go the beach and sit at picnic tables! All our food was delicious. I have pictures of what we ordered but I don't remember all the orders. I know someone in our group ordered avocado toast and it came on chibatta bread I think, and it was more like a guac sandwhich, not sliced, so if you love avocado, you shouldn't be dissapointed with the amount on your bread. All the eggs were cooked fabulously. All the fried rice bowls to die for. I almost forgot, we ordered the French toast with the lemon and Lilikoi curd, different, but totally worth getting and trying, super good, making my mouth water thinking about it.

Solid spot. My partner got the Kalua Pork Fried Rice and was disappointed that the rice wasn't what most people know as Chinese fried rice - the texture wasn't the same, and was more like rice grilled on one side. It was still very good. I got the Surfer Bowl without the cheese sauce, and it was incredible. Highly recommend.

Service was fast and friendly. The bread was thick and soft. Liked the eggs and sausage. Haupia topping was light in coconut flavor. Went here because of the haupia topping. Not sure if anyone remembers okis diner with pancakes topped with warm haupia sauce. Miss that. Good breakfast and worth the travel from Lihue.

Perhaps the best omelet I’ve ever had! The Shark is a must have — three eggs, bacon bits, Portuguese sausage bits and Kalua pork, with shredded cheese. To die for! And comes with a side of overnight oats with mango. Incredible. My wife had the avocado toast…she said it was amazing. Only one table to eat at, so “get cozy” and sit next to others who will join you.

It was a Monday morning and there were a small queue, we probably waited for 10 minutes or so which was we didn’t mind. We ordered the Shark omelette and the Surfer Bowl, I devoured the Surfer Bowl so fast and forgot to take a photo! Honestly both dishes were above our expectation, especially the Surfer Bowel that was an incredibly delicious splash of energy to start the day, the jalapeno really added so much flavours, two thumbs up!

Really great fast casual breakfast spot. Especially for those looking for a healthy whole breakfast. I’d recommend the veggie omelette (Mea Kanu) - it’s a really nutritious meal and comes with over night oats w/ fruit! add some avocado on the side & you got an extra nutritious whole food meal , micro & macro nutrients & all 🙏🏽 The only thing that disappointed me was they didn’t open until 8 so I wasn’t able to get it again before we left as I wanted because we would leave early to other parts of the island.

A great spot for brunch/lunch! I ordered the vegetarian omelet which was very well seasoned! It also came with overnight oats and a bit of cantaloupe. The service was friendly. There is not a lot of seating at the café but there are places to sit around the plaza. The prices are very reasonable for the island.

Went here twice for breakfast and it was consistently delicious! The food is flavorful, seasoned perfectly and the eggs are incredibly fluffy. Even our picky toddler ate an entire portion of scrambled eggs! We loved the surfer’s bowl, the tube ride, the mea kanu and the rip ride :) don’t skip out on their cold brew either because it was one of the best we’ve had on the island. The service is quick and friendly. There are two tables with benches you can use to eat right next to the restaurant.

The food is well made and delicious. You can sit outside with a cup of coffee. There is a line but it moves fast. Best breakfast place!

Awesome little breakfast spot in the Poipu area. Maybe a little too small... A short waiting list. Surfer bowl: -good amount of steak, potatoes, nice eggs -grilled salsa was great, not spicy Brekke burrito (kalua pork) + avocado (+$2): -big burrito!! Pretty much perfect, although the avocado is kind of just a small scoop of mush, probably not worth 2 dollars extra (aug 2019)

Yummy breakfast! It's a to go place but there is a small area next to Anuenue where you can sit and enjoy your food. Everything we ordered was so good. The kahlua pork fried rice (watch out for the jalepenos); the Shark omelet was full of meat for meat lovers; and the side of hauoia French toast was amazing. Lots of cute shops to checkout in the area after eating!

Wow this magnificent veggie fried-rice is more than just a delicious breakfast! Amazing flavors make this meal more of a love letter to me. Yes, Chef! Yes, I love you, too, for cooking this perfect plate of yummy goodness. If we ever meet, I promise to thank you myself. I've tried almost everything on the menu here at Anuenue, and everything is spectacular including the location and atmosphere. I return often for the overnight oats, hibiscus tea and now my all-time favorite veggie fried-rice! Yum!

Best breakfast I've ever had! Everything tasted fresh. This bowl came with 3 different types of meat and we got lucky and came before the crowd. There are plenty of nice eating areas around the shopping center. The restaurant doesn't offer any seating.

Tucked in Po'ipu shopping village, Anuenue Cafe offers delicious breakfast options! It is counter service and they have limited seating to the right of their building. If that area is crowded, you can always take your meal to the middle of the shopping village where there is plenty of area of sit. Beware of the birds and chickens though - they will approach! I opted for the Mea Kanu omelet. It was a good sized omelet, filled with a variety of veggies and topped with pesto, balsalmic drizzle, and cherry tomates. I also got a little taste of their overnight oats which were good! My order came out timely and the service was friendly. If you're looking for breakfast on the go, Anuenue would be a great place to pick up from. The menu is diverse offering a unique blend of tradtional American and Hawaiian style brekfasts.

Amazing breakfast that you can get relatively quickly without having to dine in. We ordered the french toast and an omelette. Both absolutely delicious. The French toast is definitely a must order. Fluffy, sweet, and cooked to perfection. The shark omelette which is basically bacon, kulia pork, and ham was a bit salty but definitely a good choice. Portion sizes were on the smaller side (1 piece of French toast) and definitely left us wanting a bit more. Service was friendly and quick. The location is a small spot with 1 outside table for seating. Perfect for taking out back to your resort or eating around the shop plaza. This place is a must check out for a quick and absolutely delicious breakfast

There was a line forming before they even opened! But the food came out fast. We got the Surfer Bowl to share. It was huge and delicious. Had eggs cooked to order, 3 kinds of meat, rice, cheese sauce, and a variety of veggies. So good. The coffee was good too! There's nowhere to eat inside so you can eat at the picnic table outside the cafe or take the food to eat elsewhere like on the beach

Small cute place. My family and I, stopped here twice for their breakfast! Which was amazing! Not to much sitting area though... I had the plain French toast which came with 1 big piece of French toast, 2 eggs, and 3 pieces of bacon .. amazing!!! The service was fast, and quick. The girl greets you with a smile and is pleasant :) Would definitely be back, next time in town.

A takeout cafe in a cute mall with several dining options including this one. A limited menu that may check boxes for some. The food is fresh and prepared onsite. Everything is served in to-go boxes with plastic ware. Overnight oats and eggs with Portuguese sausage were good. Pleasant and efficient service was a plus. Points off for the lack of tables outside.

Sooo good. Cute little take out. The French toast with lemon curd and berries is delicious! You will dream of it!

Had a yummy breakfast here on my first day in Kauai before hiking. The surfer bowl was hefty but had a nice mix of meat and veggies topped with a rich cheese sauce. The tow in had a huge piece of French toast, and we loved the crispy bacon. Great way to start the day!

Asking the concierge at my place of lodging about where to get a good breakfast, he touted a restaurant in a nearby hotel property. When I walked down to look I observed that though the hotel was on the oceanfront the restaurant was not. Also that the cost of breakfast for two there would likely set me back upwards of $80. Lucky for me I then discovered Anuenue Cafe, a place I returned to twice during my stay. It also wasn't on the water but neither was it going to set me back anywhere near the cost of breakfast at a hotel restaurant. Anuenue Cafe serves voluminous portions of meaty and carb-rich food that doesn't just taste great, it'll also keep you sated until late into the afternoon. The huge Shark Omelet ($17) accompanied by a hearty scoop of delicious Overnight Oats is just one example. Filled to bursting with sautéed bacon, Portuguese sausage, kalua pork, and cheddar cheese this could easily be a breakfast for two. And what everyone says about the pork here is true: you'll love it. With its fast-casual service model and 100% al fresco picnic table dining, Anuenue Cafe is running laps around whatever you'd wind up with at the hotel restaurant that the concierge might've steered you towards. If you want a big and hearty breakfast they've got you covered like a big warm blanket.

This is located in the Poipu Shopping Village mall so there is a lot of parking! Omg, I loved our breakfast here. It is a to-go style place so we just found some seating around the mall. Great service and pretty fast order. We got the surfer bowl and the tube ride french toast. The surfer bowl was soo tasty and such a great portion. The white cheddar cheese sauce on top is a game-changer. The tube ride french toast was also such a great portion since it comes with 2 eggs and a choice of meat. The french toast itself is a Hawaiian sweet bread which was so delicious and fluffy and the lemon curd and berry coulis on top was the perfect sweet and tart combination. Highly highly enjoyed this meal and would definitely come back.

This cafe was so good! We got the French toast and The Shark omelette as amazing; filled with egg, cheese, Polynesian sausage, pork and it was 10/10. So happy we found this little cafe! The oats also were a side of the omelette and it was so yummy. We loved this little walk up cafe with food to go, we enjoyed it on the side of the beach.

I think this might have been my favorite breakfast on the island. I was able to try two of their benedicts and they provided a range of great flavors from savory to sweet. The fresh sugar cane juices helped tie everything together. Lastly the overnight oats were soooooo good. I honestly need to see if there's a copycat recipe somewhere online where I can make this for myself. Do not think twice about stopping in. You won't be disappointed.... It's a small joint but seating is plentiful in the plaza.

Everything was delicious. Large portions. Fresh. Best breakfast we've had on the island so far

Walkup order and sit restaurant. Only one bench to sit outside with covered awning. Food was a bit lack-luster. Haupia French toast was a disappointment- one piece of Haupia on top of a piece of dry French toast. What a disappointment- they don't even offer different syrups- just a little container of maple syrup and no butter. From the previous reviews, I was expecting much more.

I came here for breakfast since my hotel was so close, and I was disappointed. I ordered the Kalua pork fried rice with scrambled eggs, and they totally forgot about my order. People who were behind me were getting their food first, and when I brought it up, there was a "glitch" with their printer. When my food was finally brought out, you could tell it was done in haste. My rice was really white without any hint of being fried, and the flavors in the rice didn't marry well together. At least I got a complimentary plantation iced tea.

I loved the French toast. We got both the haupia and raspberry lemon. Both were excellent. I only give this 4 stars because it is pretty expensive for what you get. I wasn't completely full when I was done.

The wife, the friends and I were tooling around Kauai for a week and we wanted to grab some breakfast. Staying in Poipu there are surprisingly few places open for breakfast. I found this place on Yelp and we went to check it out. Line was out the door, which makes sense since it is small inside and no seating. Place your order and they bring it outside. After ordering we sat down at the single picnic table with other customers. All the food we saw liked good. The food came out very quickly and piping hot. All served in to-go containers. The wife ordered the Tube Rider with scrambled eggs, Portuguese sausage and French toast slice with a raspberry and lemon coulis (huh?). She really liked it. The sausage was delicious. I ordered the Kalua fried rice. It was not really fried rice. It was two scoops of white rice with Kalua pork mixed in. I had two eggs over medium with that. Very, very good. We were stuffed and did not finish either of our meals. Couldn't take it to go since we were running around after. I recommend going to enjoy some good island food. The server we dealt with was very nice and made sure the food was good and that we had everything we needed. Go. Eat Well. Have Fun!

The food was amazing ordered the Tube ride and the shark omelet. Great service friendly and quick. The portions were large great place to eat. Definitely will be back

Overall a pretty nice eating experience. The serving sizes were just right to fill you up until dinner. The French toast (light and fluffy) and Portuguese sausage not spicy is a good choice. The surfer bowl was my choice and was a little too much for me (serving size) but the flavor was nicely done. Eggs nice and fluffy, white sauce not overly heavy and the mix with the kalua pork and Portuguese sausage was evenly done. Very nice choice for my palate. Friendly service and the cooks in the back, bravo for the tasty meal and very very very quick turn. My hats off for the crew in the back of the house, job well done. The front of the house, nice and friendly cashier woman, was very efficient as well taking orders, cashiering and handing out the food orders. They all deserve and job well done and also thank you for sharing the Aloha spirit. MAHALO!

Anuenue Cafe is located in Poipu Shopping Village and they have their own free parking lot. This restaurant opens early and there will be a line outside the door before the doors open too! The portions are generous and the food is full of great stuff! LOCOMOCO is solid good! It was a great hefty breakfast for one of our busiest hiking days. AVO TOAST was great and was large enough to share. The bread is very good too. I forgot to ask where it came from. There is one long communal picnic table outside the café if you want to eat here, but there are other spots in the center. The workers are all so friendly and super fast. No island time here at all. Large parking lot behind the shops that are part of the center.

Came here since so many people raved about their brunch. Had the Kalua Pork fried rice as well as a side of the french toast. The servings were quite generous and very filling. The fried rice was good, but found the sauce a bit overpowering. Overall, expected to like this place more than I did after hearing so many great reviews. There is some seating outside around the other buildings.

The foods good and all but it all comes from Costco so anyone can make these dishes if you want to put in the effort. It's pretty expensive for what it is. But rent there is expensive so it gets passed to the customer.

Easily the best breakfast we've had on island! The side of cold oats balanced the omelet so well.

Food was good. Good selection. Seating is limited...a bench is immediately outside and another bench around the next building. You might make new friends as you share a bench with another couple or family. And chickens. Went to this place twice during my stay. French toast was delicious. Cashiers were friendly.

We went on a Monday around 8:10 and waited in line for about 15 minutes to order. Once we ordered, it only took 5 minutes for our food to come out - so don't let the line detour you. Food was delicious! The Portuguese sausage was a hit with the entire family. We opted for the plain French toast (tail slide) because the family isn't a fan of coconut and lemon curd in the other two options. But it was made on a thick Hawaiian bread that was nice and fluffy. The kalua pork fried rice was delicious but seemed more like a "white rice scramble" than fried rice so we were a little thrown off. The restaurant is within a little shopping center. There are small outdoor tables on the side of the restaurant but not too much seating. Since the tables were taken, we took it around the corner to a big open air amphitheater area. Overall, well worth it and we will be back on our next trip!

Great friendly service by the one girl we dealt with. Bacon was really good, eggs were good too, French toast is kind of plain and could use more flavorings. Kalaheo Cafe cinnamon roll French toast is amazing in comparison. But if you like and get the specialty French toast options they offer, maybe that would work better for you. My wife got the Surfer Bowl and it wasn't very good, just fair, and she wished they had Kauai Roastery espresso and mochas's like Eden cafe does, so she would rate it low to mid 3's overall and low to mid 4's for me, so a 4 combined.

Surfer bowl had a lot of flavor and was unique where you can't get this anywhere else

Nice area to walk around and eat. My order was average in taste. The sausage was a bit dry. Overall the food was ok. They take Apple pay which is great!

A solid breakfast spot in the Poipu shopping village. Parking is free and easy. Fast and friendly service. It's mainly a grab & go place, but they do have a long communal table outside where you can eat, as you soak in the island vibe. I can see how this place may get crowded at peak times, since the actual cafe is rather small, by we went there at about 11am and walked right in. The food is served in compostable to-go boxes making it easy to take along your leftovers, 'coz you're likely to have some! We got the Shark Omelette (no Sharks, just big!!) which was stuffed with bacon, sausage and pork and served with a side of overnight oats and a slice of fresh pineapple. We also had the Tube Rider French toast with two scrambled eggs and Portuguese sausage on the side. The French toast was made of a slice of amazing Hawaiian bread topped with lemon curd and berry coulis. This was the perfect balance of sweet and tart and I think I'm going to dream about it for a while! They also give you packets of hot sauce - the habanero ginger packed a punch and went perfectly with the eggs. They're only open until noon, so make your way there to start your day off right!

This place was really great. Food came out very fast and breakfast was super. They didn't have much in the way of coffees other than basics - so we opted for our iced coffees at a nearby business. I got the surfer bowl and it was stellar. My partner got the french toast and suggested it wasn't as fantastic. Good, but not great. Staff was super nice and they had some small outdoor seating areas - with lots of chickens to keep you company.

The food here is amazing! I came here 3 times during our last week long stay. I'm not sure what sauce they put on the Kalua Pork Fried Rice but it is addicting. The Haupia French Toast is also a great sweet option, while not being too sweet. There might be a short line depending on what time you get there but after ordering, the food comes out pretty quick. A must try if you're visiting the Poipu area!

French toast tasted great. But I couldn't tell you the last time I paid $20 per person for breakfast that you just eat on a bench and end up hungry still.

Came here about 30 minutes before they closed and they still had a line out the door. I ordered the daily special, which was a kalua pork moco. The gravy was delicious, but the kalua pork itself was just a tad too salty for me. The other breakfast bowls all looked very good. Anuennue Cafe is a great local spot for breakfast and the staff are super chill and friendly. If you don't plan on doing anything for the rest of the day, definitely come here for breakfast because the food coma from the food will for sure leave you unproductive lol...

Tasty breakfast! Arrived a couple minutes before 8 and we were just a few people from the start of the line. Split the Anuenue Benedict, a side of French toast with the lemon curd and berry coulis, and Portuguese sausage. Also enjoyed a lilikoi iced tea. The Benedict was my favorite. I was a little apprehensive about the cheese sauce and only bacon bits for the meat, but it exceeded my expectations! Quick and kind service!

Yum, this place was delicious! The line was kinda long but don't give up, it moves quickly and the food comes out fast. I had the biscuit with egg, cheddar cheese sauce and bacon. I also sampled the French toast. Everything was tasty!

Delicious. Quality food at a reasonable price. Thick sliced bacon. French toast with a coconut pudding, just enough to add flavor. Seating is limited but we like being outside under the trees. Avocado toast came more as a sandwich, ciabatta like bread. But very tasty. Delicious iced tea.

Surfer bowl was amazing. Definitely would recommend. Service was great considering how long the line was. They had been very friendly and very quick once order was placed.

Oh man this place was good. Little place inside a small shopping mall. One long table next to the restaurant. One table further down. Wound up sharing the table with another family. There are benches to sit on too, if you can't get a seat at the table. Service was quick. My wife said her over medium egg was cooked perfectly. Had a taste of her french toast, it was really good. My shark omelette was loaded. Came with a pineapple wedge and overnight oats. Overnight oats were very tasty.

Such a nice locally owned eatery. Service and food given and made with care. We came on a Monday at 11am and were greeted warmly and had our order taken quickly. Ordered the tow in French toast, the riptide, and avo toast sandwich. Not a lot of seating, but we nabbed the only table next to the shop. Food came out eventually and we were like happy fishes flopping around. Everything tasted delicious and we were stuffed. Definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area.

Foods great! Seat yourself with limited seating in to go boxes but tastes amazing. Little local owned shop

Went here for breakfast, got the Kalua pork omelette, so filling and a reasonable price. Service was friendly and pretty quick. Not much seating inside, but there a couple of picnic type tables nearby, or you can take your good to go. Overall a decent breakfast place in Poipu

Solid breakfast spot that we have been to a handful of times. The last two times we have waited in very long lines 30-45 minutes. The food is good but with the long lines it would be nice if they had table service like they used to. It's pretty tricky to cut french toast and pancakes while balancing the containers and Trying to cut with the plastic fork and knife. They used to have a tables under the big tress out front which we lived. The workers are very friendly!

A solid find. Awesome food at a decent price. We got the tail slide breakfast and it was delicious. The line can get long (for good reason) but the pump out orders quickly. The staff was super nice and the strip mall had plenty of little shops. Coming back for sure.

Simple and not fancy ambience, but the food is worth a visit and the people are very nice!

This place is really good, everything in my bowl was prepared fresh, and the ingredients were fresh. My only two issues are $16 for a breakfast bowl, at a walk up window, order at the register, place, and how slow it is. I think $16 is a lot even at a full service place. If it was full service you could sit and enjoy any number of other items while you're waiting on your food. But...anyway...on to the review. All of that being said, to to pros, the meal would easily feed me three times, since I'm a fairly light eater. Portions were generous, for a single serving, but not a lot of the protein ingredients, more veggies and rice, which I prefer, lighter, and super fresh. I loved that the bowl was creative, lots of flavors, colors, and was very tasty. I would order it again, but would have trouble making it a regular thing, and I'm sure the price will affect the tips your staff are getting. Just food for thought. I didn't have anything else, but what I did see, looked great.