Brunch in Honolulu

Brunch is a weekend ritual in Honolulu, and the good tables go fast. 12 brunch spots on the local map with real ratings — here is the honest list. When in doubt, call ahead. Honolulu spots tend to keep their own hours.

Brunch spots in Honolulu

From eggs Benedict to local specialties: where Honolulu actually brunches, according to reviews. Ratings shift as new reviews land, so the order here can change from week to week.

Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach

★ 4.4 · 4,866 reviews · 2699 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA · Moderate

DECK. at Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel

★ 4.4 · 4,431 reviews · 150 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA · Moderate

Heavenly Island Lifestyle

★ 4.4 · 3,674 reviews · 342 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA · Moderate

Sweet E's Café

★ 4.7 · 3,360 reviews · 1006 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA · Inexpensive

Waffle and Berry

★ 4.9 · 2,919 reviews · 2250 Kalakaua Avenue, Royal Hawaiian Ave Lower Level #104, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA · Inexpensive

Aloha Kitchen

★ 4.5 · 2,496 reviews · 432 Ena Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA · Moderate

Koko Head Cafe

★ 4.5 · 2,224 reviews · 1120 12th Ave #100, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA · Moderate

Brunch Spot Waikiki

★ 4.8 · 2,090 reviews · 2480 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, USA · Moderate

Castro's

★ 4.8 · 1,340 reviews · 2113 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA · Moderate

Orchids

★ 4.5 · 1,300 reviews · 2199 Kālia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA · Very_Expensive

Southern Love

★ 4.8 · 388 reviews · 753 Queen St Unit A, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA · Moderate

Munch N Brunch Cafe

★ 4.8 · 339 reviews · 438 Hobron Ln Ste 104, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA · Inexpensive

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Brunching well in Honolulu

In Honolulu, the brunch rush usually peaks between 10:30 and 12:30 on weekends. Arrive before 10 or after 1 to skip the wait.
Bottomless brunch deals come and go — check the venue directly, since drinks packages change with the season.
A 4.5+ rating with 500+ reviews is the sweet spot: popular enough to be consistent, rated enough to trust.

About Honolulu

Honolulu, HI, the United States (coordinates 21.31, -157.86, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Listings for Honolulu come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.

Common questions

Where do these Honolulu brunch listings come from?

Google Places listings for Honolulu with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews, never by who paid — Dayfari sells no placements.

Do I need a reservation for brunch in Honolulu?

For the top-rated spots on weekends, yes — or arrive early. Weekday brunch is usually walk-in friendly.

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