Top pick1
Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine
Brunch Restaurant
Craft beer and wine bar in Kakaako with excellent brunch options. Known for creative dishes and a great selection of local brews.
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Honolulu is one of the best cities in the world to linger over a late-morning meal, and with 50 qualifying spots on the site I pulled together the ones genuinely worth your time. This curated guide leads with Nate's hand-picked recommendations — look for the NateEatsHawaii badge — then layers in the area's best-rated brunch spots based on real visitor ratings.
Nate personally recommends Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine in Kakaako, a craft beer and wine bar that also delivers excellent brunch options, and Heavenly Island Lifestyle in Waikiki — both carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on this page. Beyond those verified picks, you'll find beloved spots like Arvo Cafe, a hip plant-filled coffee shop known for creative toast, and Cream Pot, the cozy Hawaiian Monarch Hotel eatery celebrated for eggs Benedict and crêpes.
Whether you're chasing oceanfront vibes at Barefoot Beach Cafe, stacking up hearty breakfast quesadillas at Café Kaila, or exploring one of the many other standout spots on this list, Honolulu's brunch scene has something for every appetite. Spots Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge so you always know which picks come with his first-hand stamp of approval.
The ranking
Top pick1Craft beer and wine bar in Kakaako with excellent brunch options. Known for creative dishes and a great selection of local brews.
2Rated 4.4⭐ (3396 reviews)
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4$Hip, plant-filled coffee shop offering light fare such as toast with unique toppings.
5$$Outdoor cafe has Hawaiian plates & standard American fare, plus live music & a weekend beach BBQ.
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8Botanico Waikiki brings italian to Waikiki. Casual and welcoming atmosphere.
9Brunch Spot Waikiki brings brunch to Waikiki. Casual and welcoming atmosphere.
10$$Casual coffeehouse serves hearty breakfast favorites such as French toast & breakfast quesadillas.
11$$Steaks & seafood headline at this laid-back option featuring nightly entertainment & marina views.
12$$Hawaiian Monarch Hotel's country-style breakfast & lunch eatery has coffee, eggs Benedict & crêpes.
13Indoor/outdoor café specializing in modern coffee drinks, sandwiches & snacks in a relaxed setting.
14$$Upscale New American fare & craft cocktails served in a stylish, open-air space with a deck & views.
15$Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
16Tucked into Waikiki, Earls Kitchen + Bar - Waikiki serves brunch. Look for full bar — known as a consistent local favorite.
17$$Easygoing eatery doling out locavore Hawaiian cuisine in breezy, surfer-themed environs.
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20$$$Locally sourced seafood dishes and cocktails served in an airy, fashionable space with a large patio.
21$$Dessert hub crafting gelato in traditional Italian & Hawaiian flavors, plus paninis & waffles.
22Dessert hub crafting gelato in traditional Italian & Hawaiian flavors, plus paninis & waffles.
23Dessert hub crafting gelato in traditional Italian & Hawaiian flavors, plus paninis & waffles.
24$$Comfy eatery serving locally grown food for breakfast & lunch with many vegan & gluten-free options.
25Kayak Cafe is a pizza spot in Ala Moana.
26$$Stylish hangout in the Queen Kapiolani Hotel with unique coffee drinks, light fare & cocktails.
27$Outpost of a small chain known for its relaxed ambience & extensive menu of breakfast & lunch fare.
28$Casual chain serving classic omelets, waffles, pancakes, crêpes & sandwiches with a Hawaiian spin.
29$$Celeb chef Lee Anne Wong runs this brunch stop for breakfast udon, congee & other Pan-Asian eats.
30$Brunch fare in Waikiki. Kono's Northshore - Waikiki is a solid pick and offers outdoor seating.
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Nate personally recommends Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine in Kakaako and Heavenly Island Lifestyle in Waikiki — both carry the NateEatsHawaii badge. Beyond those, highly rated options include Arvo Cafe, Café Kaila, and Cream Pot, all well-regarded by visitors to the site.
Spots like Arvo Cafe and Barefoot Beach Cafe at Queen's Surf Beach are popular for lighter, more casual bites that tend to be easier on the wallet. Checking each restaurant's page on NateEatsHawaii will give you the most up-to-date details on menus and pricing.
This guide is refreshed regularly as new visitor ratings come in and as Nate explores more of Honolulu's brunch scene, so the rankings and picks reflect the most current information available on NateEatsHawaii.
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