Waikiki breakfast prices are brutal. Hotel buffets run $35-50. Beachfront cafes charge $20 for eggs and toast. But if you know where to look, you can eat well for under $10 — sometimes under $5.
I've been hunting down the best cheap breakfast spots in Waikiki for NateEatsHawaii.com. These aren't tourist traps. They're where locals grab food before work, where families go on weekends, and where you can actually taste Hawaii without emptying your wallet.
Whether you want a quick $3 spam musubi before hitting the beach, a loaded breakfast burrito to cure last night's decisions, or Instagram-worthy crepes from a family-run food truck — I've got you covered.
Grab-and-go musubi is the cheapest breakfast in Waikiki
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1. Musubi Cafe IYASUME — $2.68-$4.68
Waikiki Beach Walk
The cheapest breakfast in Waikiki. Period.
Musubi Cafe IYASUME is a no-brainer if you're on a budget. Grab a spam musubi and you're out the door with breakfast for under $3. Two musubis and you're stuffed for under $6.
Menu & Prices
| Musubi | Price |
|---|---|
| Black Pepper Spam | $2.68 |
| Shiso Spam | $2.78 |
| Avocado Shrimp Spam | $3.98 |
| Double Shrimp Spam | $4.68 |
They also have salmon, mentaiko, tuna-mayo, and ikura options ranging from $3-5.
The rice is perfectly seasoned — sticky but not mushy. The spam-to-rice ratio is on point. And the portions are bigger than they look. This is real local food at local prices.
The Vibe
Quick grab-and-go. No frills, just good musubi. Perfect for grabbing breakfast before an early beach session.
2. HI.Shack Taste of Aloha — $8-$18
Kalakaua Ave (next to 7-Eleven)
From fluffy pancakes with coconut syrup to loaded breakfast burritos — HI.Shack does it all. This is where you go when you want a real breakfast, not just a snack.
Menu & Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | ~$10 |
| Lobster Taco | ~$8 |
| Glory's Smash Burger | $17.99 |
| Pancakes + Coconut Syrup | ~$12 |
Prices updated December 2025 — they run monthly deals so check for specials
The breakfast burrito is stuffed — eggs, meat, cheese, all the good stuff wrapped tight. The pancakes come fluffy and drenched in coconut syrup, which tastes like Hawaii on a plate. And if you're feeling it, the lobster taco is surprisingly affordable for what you get.
Pro tip: They run breakfast deals monthly. The November 2025 deal had the breakfast burrito at $9.99 and lobster tacos at $7.99. Follow them on Instagram to catch the next one.
3. Waikiki Crepes — ~$16
Waikiki
This one's for the brunch crowd. Waikiki Crepes is a family-owned food truck run by a mom and daughter who are genuinely the sweetest people.
Menu & Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pancakes with Cream Cheese + Salmon | $16 |
| Savory Crepes | ~$14-18 |
| Sweet Crepes | ~$12-16 |
The crepes have this soft, delicate texture — not rubbery like some places. The salmon pancakes come generously filled with cream cheese and smoked salmon. It's more brunch than breakfast, but worth every dollar.
The Vibe
They've set up a cute photo spot with flowers and an Eiffel Tower backdrop — perfect for Instagram. You can eat at the benches nearby or take it to go in a nice bag with a handwritten thank-you message. This is the kind of local business that deserves your support.
Best for: Brunch date, Instagram content, supporting local families
Nate recommends: Cream Cheese + Salmon Pancakes
Quick Comparison
| Spot | Best Dish | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musubi Cafe IYASUME | Double Shrimp Spam | $2.68-$4.68 | Cheapest option, grab & go |
| HI.Shack | Breakfast Burrito | $8-$18 | Full breakfast, hangover food |
| Waikiki Crepes | Salmon Pancakes | ~$16 | Brunch vibes, Instagram |
Nate's Verdict
Tightest budget? Musubi Cafe IYASUME — legit $5 breakfast, no joke.
Want a real meal? HI.Shack Breakfast Burrito — stuffed and satisfying.
Date morning or content creator? Waikiki Crepes for the vibes and the 'gram.
Skip the overpriced hotel buffet. These three spots prove you can eat well in Waikiki without going broke.
Map
All three spots are on the NateEatsHawaii Food Map. Filter by "Breakfast" to find them plus more cheap eats across Waikiki.
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ワイキキで一番安い朝ごはんは？
ワイキキ Beach WalkのMusubi Cafe IYASUME — スパムむすびが$2.68から。$5以下でお腹いっぱいの朝ごはんが食べられるよ。
ワイキキで$10以下の朝ごはんはどこで食べられる？
Musubi Cafe IYASUME（$2.68-$4.68）が最安。カラカウア通りのHI.Shackはブレックファストブリトーやタコスが$8〜10くらいで、特に月替わりのディール中はお得だよ。
ワイキキビーチの近くに美味しい朝ごはんスポットはある？
あるよ — ワイキキ Beach WalkのMusubi Cafeはビーチからすぐで、サーフィン前のテイクアウトに最適。カラカウア通りのHI.Shackもビーチから歩いてすぐ。
ワイキキの朝ごはんは何時から？
ほとんどのお店は朝7〜8時オープン。Musubi Cafeはテイクアウト向けに早くから開いてるよ。正確な営業時間はFood Mapで各店舗をチェックしてね。
ワイキキで地元の人が朝ごはんを食べるのはどこ？
地元の人はMusubi Cafeでサッと安いむすびを買ったり、HI.Shackで手頃な値段のちゃんとしたごはんを食べたりするよ。$40のホテルビュッフェにローカルはあんまりいないね。
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Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Written by: Nate — Founder of NateEatsHawaii