4. Restaurants

Cinnamon’s Restaurant

315 Uluniu St, Kailua, HI, 96734
  • (808) 261-8724
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  • Eileen D.

    Yummy! Had best breakfasts on vacation. Moco Loco,and Mahi Mahi were my favs!

    (5)

  • Leo S.

    Breakfast here for me usually consists of either Eggs Benedict or Loco Moco which are good. I'll try something new the next time I eat here. The service has been excellent everytime. On nice days, I prefer eating outside. Plenty of parking.

    (4)

  • Larisa M.

    I ate here with two girlfriends this morning. I admit I came just for the red velvet pancakes. I'm not a fan of pancakes, (call me crazy) but I'm a HUGE fan of red velvet---and usually consume copious amounts of it in the form of cupcakes (can you say Hokulani Bakeshop?!). We got seated right away...we must have missed the breakfast crowd. I've stood in line here for what seemed like hours on the weekend. Weekday is definitely better in terms of crowd control. Our waitress was perfectly friendly and festive with her lei---I assume to commemorate 25 years of bringing breakfast to Kailuans. The pancakes were the perfect amount and sweetness to be shared (and made it that much cheaper for me!). We didn't actually see these red disked devils on the menu, but thank goodness for YELP, or I never would have known...or added to my already growing gut. I will definitely be back for this indulgence...stick a candle in it and wish me a Happy Birthday!

    (4)

  • Satoru Y.

    This is one of my favorite places to go for breakfast in Hawaii. I love the vast selection of food that the place has to offer. There is a selection of different Eggs Benedicts to try out; each of them delicious. I also love their Skillet dish, which is basically filled with meat. Whatever you do order, you should get their Home Fries. They are done well, and the seasonings taste add that extra kick to them. However, the dinner menu seems suspiciously like the Breakfast/Lunch menu. That makes it most likely a daytime venture. It would be best to selectively pick when to go. The breakfast crowd can be heavy on the weekends. Venturing to Kailua seems like a good idea to sample this extensive menu, filled with wonderful day-starters.

    (4)

  • Kim H.

    I've been here 3 times now, and am very impressed each time. I have had their signature Mango Chiffon pancakes, I like the sauce on the side, their egg's Benedict, to die for and their crab cakes, hand / home made and a real treat ... I'd say the crab cakes are some of the best I've had, not heavily breaded and pan cooked, so very nice with some eggs. The wait staff is super nice, fun and good. I never had to ask for anything they just brought it! They also have a nice, quiet patio, but the inside is down home, with lots of windows. I love it here! ........................... An update to my February comment: I have been here like 10 times now, I took my Dad and plenty of friends, and I still love it and they love it too! I am still hooked on the crabcakes (which, are better than Roy's, BTW)! So I either get the crab cakes and eggs or the crab Benedict. The Benedict sauce is obviously from scratch and perfect! The waitstaff is SO friendly, full of smiles and super accommodating!

    (4)

  • Steve D.

    Hey Jess J., I read your review and ordered the coffee cake. It was FABULOUS!! Cinnamon's was a tasty and filling addition to my morning. The food is a delight, and the people are really cool. Hint: use your butter knife and slice the coffee cake horizontally into 2 slabs (like sandwich bread) as soon as you get it. Put the 2 pats of butter they give you inside and let them melt. OH MY GOD!!!!! Reasonably priced and great food. Our GPS took us in the back way, you'll have to look for it. The restaurant is located inside a little shopping area that is dark and not well signed. Bring meter money. ------------------S

    (5)

  • Roland M.

    Everyone of my friends told me about this awesome place called Cinamon's in Kailua. So I went there today on Sunday for late breakfast. After waiting 35 minutes + another 25 minutes waiting for my food, I was pretty disappointed. The Red Velvet pancakes are good. The hash browns definitely need improvement - at McDonalds they taste and look better. The Fritatta omelet was small and only little warm. I was really disappointed. :(

    (2)

  • Gail F.

    Worth it, even if you have to wait a long time on the weekends. It even gives me motivation to wake up early to get it. I recommend getting their flavor of the month pancake. But, I usually get one of their omelettes with a side of one of their famous cinnamon roll. SO GOOD. I can't wait until my next visit. Only open from 7am-2am, so gotta get there early!!

    (5)

  • Jnl E.

    Red Velvet pancakes are THE BEST!! it tasted like i was eating a chocolate cupcake, or it was warm, moist, and sweet!! WORTH THE DRIVE THERE! we ate outside since we had a big group and it was pretty good except for the birds that were flapping around. it kinda made me paranoid when the flew above, but the birds seemed to not bother us as much.

    (4)

  • Dorene F.

    The Red Velvet Pancakes are the best tasting pancakes I've ever had. They tasted better than any red velvet cake I've ever had. I cant wait to go back and eat them again YUMMMMYY!

    (5)

  • donnie b.

    Awesome breakfast!!! I had Jessica as my waitress and she was awesome!!! I ate the crab cake benedict and a short stack of red velvet pancakes and drank some green tea. Everything was perfect!

    (5)

  • Christine N.

    Totally disappointed with the service and food. We decided to drive to Kailua this past Sunday. I really didn't mind the 25 minute wait for a table. There's a lot to look at in the small shops nearby. Our server was inexperienced and that was ok too, we all start somewhere! But when the food came, it all changed. I ordered the Portuguese sausage, mushroom, and onion omelet with pancakes. The omelet arrived looking good on the outside and absolutely runny and raw on the inside. Major turnoff! I ate about a quarter of it, only the outside edges, and gave the rest to family. The waitress forgot my pancakes. When we reminded her about it, she brought to the table white pancakes! I honestly couldn't believe my eyes! The top portion was white, but when I looked under it, there was a golden brown color. The cook didn't even have the decency to turn the pancakes over for presentation at least! The waitress didn't have the decency to turn it over herself either! Unbelievable. In all fairness, my family enjoyed their meal, however, being that I tend to make most of the decisions, I guarantee you I will never, ever set foot in this restaurant again. If they can' t handle the crowd, take reservations and maybe they'll produce a consistent product.

    (1)

  • Lehua O.

    Yum yum yum!! The crab-cake eggs Benedict, Hawaiian omelette, and carrot pancakes were awesome!!!! Thanks Carsie!! You and your crew rock!!

    (4)

  • Jason S.

    The Best Breakfast I've had in Hawaii ever..... It's worth the drive to Kailua to have the Guava Pancakes and Red Velvet Pancakes. The omelets are the best and the even better part is that it's 3 mins away from Boots and Kimos tastes better and no wait!! At least when we were there. After that just drive a lil ways and go to Lanikai beach-

    (5)

  • Adriana B.

    Not bad, pretty good. Nothing I really need to explain for yelp. However, next time I'm in Hawaii I want to try the carrot-cake pancakes, they sound amazing.

    (4)

  • Misty T.

    The place was so busy making service a little slow, but our waitress was so nice and always kept my coffee topped off and warm. I always get eggs Benedict at breakfast places because that's my favorite breakfast item. The sauce was great and eggs poached perfectly ( so many places dont know how to poach an egg! They are almost always overcooked). I love this place and will be back to try the eggs Benedict omelette!!

    (5)

  • Jason D.

    This was one of my favorite breakfast places. But now it's just like boots & kimo's. A tourist destination! With hour + wait time just to be seated on a weekday.

    (1)

  • Amanda D.

    Pure LOVE! My all time favorite breakfast spot on O'ahu. Although the wait may be sometimes gut wrenching, it is worth it! Their benedict's and guava chiffon pancakes are the best!

    (5)

  • Eddie P.

    I stopped through a few days ago for brunch...about 1045 - 1100 am. Needless to say, the early bird gets the worm. Place was definitely crowded. Estimated wait for table for 2 was 25-30 minutes, which ended up being close to 40. I guess that's why they are called estimates! lol. The service after this point was very prompt and frequent. The waitress (I wish I could remember her name) was on top of her game! I ordered buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon. This price was pretty good for the meal I ordered and it tasted pretty good as well. I was impressed with the coffee as I had two cups. (usually restaurant coffee sucks, but in this case I was pleasantly surprised). I definitely liked it the overall meal. I also sampled the infamous "Red Velvet Pancakes" which I will say are also good. I guess you have to be a fan of Red Velvet to lose your mind and want to give this place five stars. Will I exaggerate as some yelpers do and say "omg...this is the best place ever"!! No...but will I return if I find myself on that side of the Island earlier in the morning....Yes!

    (4)

  • Brent T.

    Came here for Sunday breakfast with my gf, mom, grandma, and extended family, and what a breakfast it was, both in quantity and quality. Crowded at 8:30 AM when we arrived, which I guess is to be expected on Sunday morning. No problem for us anyway, as we had a reservation. We were seated shortly after we arrived and were offered water/coffee right away. Soon after our orders were taken. Service was prompt and attentive...no complaints here at all. On to the food. Portions are nice, and the pricing seems appropriate. Across the table, we had many, many different things, and while I can't remember all of them, everyone seemed pretty happy with what they got and the portion size. I can say for myself that I thoroughly enjoyed my pedestrian Portuguese sausage, eggs and rice, as well as my guava chiffon pancakes. My gf had a kalua pork benedict, which I tried and was also delicious. My cousin had a very ample loco moco, which I had a bite of and was likewise very good; she told me she only ever orders a loco moco here. Good service, great food, fair prices...can't ask for more than that, right?

    (4)

  • Julie D.

    Love love love breakfast there. We always get the same things-- 1/2 order of the veggie sunshine breakfast for me (sub hash browns for homefries) and the SAND breakfast for him (add guava sauce to the pancakes.) Life is good.

    (5)

  • Kathy S.

    If you are reading this while waiting to be seated for breakfast at Cinnamon's, turn to the person next to you and say: "I'm ordering the Guava Chiffon Pancakes!" Don't question it... Just get it! You'll thank me later ;) I come here at least once a year when I come home from the mainland. Parking may be a little challenging in the lot, so if you see a street parking very close to the restaurant, get it! A few of our other favorite items are the Loco Moco, Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, and the Omelets. Everything here is good, just listen to your tummy and order away! Enjoy your breakfast!

    (5)

  • Jeannie M.

    Wow! Highly Highly recommend this place. One of the best breakfast place on the Island. The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. This is a must try!!

    (5)

  • Elliot O.

    OMG RED VELVET PANCAKES! How can you not love this place? It was my first time here after hearing all the hype about it. I finally got to try it since I was in the area. I was famished after the pillbox hike so I came here with a big appetite and big expectations as well. I couldn't finish my food, sadly. I thought I could but my stomach isn't as big as my eyes are. I got the spinach omelette with a side of red velvet pancakes. It was so soft, it melted in my mouth. But I agree with the other yelpers that it can be too sweet after you eat it for a while. Probably why I couldn't finish it but it does fill you up. Definitely coming here again when I'm in the area. Oh and the employees are very efficient. We came in, and there were about 20 of us and they seated us quickly and served us well. (Didn't get any of the orders mixed up! Props to them.)

    (5)

  • Kelly A.

    Based off of the yelpers we decided to come here for breakfast. They told us a 30 minute wait but we were seated in about 15 minutes, bonus! They had some wonderful sounding specials but I opted for the crab cake Benedict and my husband got the Hawaiian omelette with one blueberry pancake and one guava chiffon pancake. We will start with his meal as it was the better. His omelette had lots of flavor and was pretty good. He enjoyed the fluffy blueberry pancake. The guava pancake was pretty amazing. I think it is there buttermilk pancake slathered in a delicious guava syrupy sauce with a healthy helping of whipped cream! I mean really how can you go wrong?! Mine- blah! The home fries tasted like they came out of a warmer and were like warm. My Benedict was so dry, like desert in my mouth dry. The crab cake was tasty but oddly dry. It did not hold it form and spread dry crab all over my already dry food. I rated a three because the pancake was pretty good. If I went back I would just avoid the crab cake Benedict and potatoes.

    (3)

  • Yuko A.

    After a long night of heavy drinking my friends and I surprisingly woke up early at 8:30am on a Saturday. Yes. Wayyyyy too early for a weekend morning. We had spent the night in Kaneohe so our friend Kirk T. suggested we tried the infamous Cinnamons for breakfast. It was probably around 10am when we got there. We were told there would be an hour wait but we got in 30 minutes early. We even had time to run to Mickey D's and grab some coffee/OJ. After we sat we realized they also had a coffee station set up for customers to drink while they were waiting. I ordered the eggs benedict which I hardly ever do unless i know its really good. I didn't have my phone on me at the time so I wasn't able to yelp Cinnamons while we waited to see what was good. One of my friends ordered a fritatta, one ordered a mix of eggs/bacon/homefries, and Kirk T with the super sweet tooth ordered red velvet pancakes, french toast, and a cinnamon roll. The eggs bennies were good, with a perfectly poached egg and a thick slab of canadian bacon and a little bit of a tangy hollandaise sauce. The red velvet pancakes were too sweet for me. I had a bite but it was literally like eating dessert. I doubt I could eat one stack let alone one pancake. For all you with a sweet tooth though, this would be a winner. Next time I'm definitely ordering an omelet!

    (4)

  • Rusty G.

    Always a must stop when on the island. The place is always a wait but one always worth waiting for. The pancakes are huge and the options plentiful. Friendly local servers and an all around positive experience.

    (5)

  • Shelby S.

    It seems like I've been to Oahu hundreds of times but I've only visited Cinnamon's for the first time in August of 2012. I know this place is going to be a must every time I go now. I had their Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict and they're amazing...amazing enough to write a review about them 7 months later. You can't go wrong with the food here. I was expecting the guava pancakes to be actual guava pancakes, the batter was guava, not just covered in guava syrup...but they're delicious anyway. The atmosphere isn't amazing and the restaurant is crowded, but that is just a testament to how amazing their food is. We didn't go early early (when they first open) so we had to wait, but that was expected. To sum it up, definitely a must try! For all you tourists who tend to stay in the Waikiki area: please venture out and find this place, you'll love it!

    (4)

  • Leslie P.

    Last full day on Oahu, we came here for breakfast. At 8:30 am, the wait was about 15 minutes for three people. One of my friends and I shared a short stack of the guava pancakes and the corn & blueberry pancakes. I was disappointed when the guava pancakes arrived. From the name of it, it sounds like there would be guava fruit puree in the batter. They were just plain pancakes doused in hot pink syrup that was more of a glaze because it was so sweet. The corn & blueberry pancakes were plain pancakes with corn kernels and blueberries. I liked this one a lot better. It came with a sweet butter, but I didn't use any because I don't like butter. I ate it without any syrup as it was already sweet with the dusted powder sugar. Each short stack of two pancakes were $6.25. They were large, but there was nothing special about them. The restaurant is located inside the brown plaza on the corner. Parking is relatively easy, but bring quarters! They have coin-operated meters.

    (3)

  • Christina B.

    Heavenly. My sister had been here a couple of times before and insisted we have brunch there since I was visiting Hawaii for the Christmas holiday. She had me at guava pancakes. We waited for about 30 to 45 minutes even though the hostess said it would be about an hour. The place was pretty packed and lots of people waiting to be seated as well. My dad ordered the loco moco (which he commented was one of the best he ever had - woah). My sister and mother both had the guava pancakes while I opted for the Portuguese Sweet Bread Guava French Toast. There are hearts in my eyes as I'm thinking back to it now. Sweet, thick, and delicious. Although, I will admit that they put too much guava syrup on the pancakes and French toast. The sweetness becomes very intense through the meal, almost too overwhelming. Lots of windows that let in light. The restaurant feels open, inviting, relaxed. I love that there's a gazebo inside the restaurant for seating. Very cute. Our server was also friendly and attentive. The next time I'm home in Hawaii, I'll make the drive from Waianae to Cinnamon's. I'm so curious to try that loco moco now.

    (4)

  • Diana C.

    They said the wait would be 45 min but it was really only 5! Bonus! Guava Chiffon pancakes are massive, so you really only need to get the stack of 2. The sauce is not too sweet. Crabcake benedict was delicious as well. I would definitely come back next time I'm on Oahu!

    (5)

  • Earl G.

    Kinda hidden in a strip mall. It's either Boots and Kimmo's or Cinnamon's when it comes to breakfast/lunch/brunch when you're in Kailua for both tourists and locals. I like how there's both indoor and sort of outdoor seating. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) Glad we chose Cinnamon's because their pancakes were unforgettably good! You usually get two pancakes to an order for $6.25, we were able to get one of each for the same price. * GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKE - Two distinct sauces, a sweet pink guava and a balancing white chiffon, atop a fluffy buttermilk pancake. Mrs G thought it was too sweet, i thought it was just right. So this is what aloha tastes like for breakfast. * LOCAL CORN BLUEBERRY PANCAKE - The warm sweet cornbread like cake with the honey butter sauce was unique and delicious. I like how they stuffed it with fresh blueberries. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) * HAWAIIAN OMELETTE $11.25 - with kalua pork, tomatoes, onions, luau leaves, more pork, and butterfish. Tasted good, solid 3.5 star worthy. They skimped on the pork and butterfish otherwise it may have been a 5 star dish. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) Since we came on a weekday, the wait was less than 10 minutes. I'm definitely I'm a fan and now have a serious craving for these pancakes that only a trip back to Oahu could fix. This Kailua breakfast institution get the 5th star for value and uniqueness of their signature dishes. ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… )

    (5)

  • Miss A.

    I ordered the spaghetti as a take out order today for lunch and was less than impressed. The spaghetti was literally in a square shape (from being cut out of a pan) and was a little warm on the outside and cold in the middle (from obviously being warmed in a microwave) It tasted alright and was pretty cheap, less than $10 but would not order again.. But then again id probably go somewhere else all together to skip out on the long wait for cold leftover food... Also could see inside the kitchen from where you pay/pick up the order and the cooks were eating and it didn't look clean at all. Scary. They also forgot my salad which was supposed to come with..

    (1)

  • Krissy F.

    Best breakfast on the island!!!! This place is amazing!!!!! The wait can get pretty long but it is definitely worth it. They give you a buzzer while you wait and there are shops around downstairs and a chocolate factory upstairs to browse in and kill time. You do have to pay a meter to park so make sure you bring quarters!!! You have to get the red velvet pancakes with white chocolate sauce!!!!!!! Seriously, heaven in your mouth! Get extra white chocolate sauce.... Just trust me! I would eat those pancakes everyday of the year if I wouldn't get fat! Also, the home fries are yummy... A mix of potatoes, onions, and chives. All you need to know is RED VELVET PANCAKES!!!!

    (5)

  • Erica D.

    Hands down my very favorite breakfast place!!! Red Velvet pancakes are a must have!! Eggs Benedict from scratch is amazing as is the loco moco & creating your own skillet! Make sure to get in early so there's not too long of a wait & enjoy!

    (5)

  • Kim C.

    Sure dessert is my number #1 in my heart but Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I could eat pancakes morning, noon, and night. So when I would rave about the Red Velvet Pancakes from Julie'z at Kapolei people would always ask me if it was better then Cinnamon's. I finally can give them a verdict. I printed out the menu the night before and tossed and turned on which pancakes to try. Yes, food gets me restless and excited. You see I love anything pumpkin flavored from coffee, ice cream, pies, to lip gloss. So it was so hard to decide. I wish they gave a sampler platter of different flavored pancakes. I decided with the red velvet and the Crab Benedict. Based on my yelping friends reviews. The deciding factor was an Uncle that I haven't seen in ages recommendations as we waited to be seated. CRAB BENEDICT This dish is fantazmic! It's the chefs homemade recipe. It was a great combination. For the side you can either choose between hash browns or home fries. I ordered the half order which cost $10.25. yelp.com/user_local_phot… RED VELVET PANCAKES yelp.com/user_local_phot… It was alright. With every slice of my knife it crumbled. At Julie'z they give you a wallop of cream cheese at Cinnamons white chocolate is drizzled on top. At Julie'z the pancake is crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle. At Julie'z it's the size of the plate, at Cinnamon's it takes up most of the plate. So for my red velvet pancake cravings I'll stick to Julie'z in Kapolei. A picture of the aftermath of my pancake: yelp.com/user_local_phot… COFFEE I also ordered Cinnamons Roast Coffee. It's 50% Hawaiian coffee blend, 25% Kona and 25% Kaui blend. I ordered it over ice since we were seated outside. I realized how strong it was after the first cup. It made me a bit jittery. I suggest it if you really need a boost but not if your sensitive to caffeine. I drink coffee or energy drinks at least once a week. Parking: We went on a Sunday. You don't have to pay for metered parking which is only for 1 hour. My GPS did not lead me to the lot where there is tons of parking it's on the opposite side. When the GPS leads you the destination take your first right, then first right again (You will pass a hair salon), and you will see the big metered lot on the right. Overall: I waited with my cousin for 25 minutes for first available seating. The outside and inside were decorated with a Halloween decorations :)Service was excellent :). Food came out quickly, hot, and presentable. I was about to tap out on my food but with a little encouragement from the sever I was able to finish it. My cousin ordered the popular Guava Chiffon which was humongous and the traditional eggs benedict which she upgraded to a super combo (spinach and tomato). She thearaly enjoyed her meal. I will be back for sure!

    (4)

  • Mitzi A.

    Just had Portuguese Sweet Bread French Toast w/MacNut Honey Blossom Butter...you don't need syrup for those! They also have fab guava pancake and "to-die-for" MacNut Cinnamon Rolls..!! Krystal is awesome as is the rest of the staff!!!

    (4)

  • Josh D.

    We had a mac nut cinnamon roll to start, which was a great decision since our main breakfast entrees were not impressive. We both had benedict combos: veggie/pork/mahi/crab. The veggie was good, but the others were very average and not worth talking about.

    (3)

  • Michael S.

    I love this place! It reminds me how restaurants used to be. The pancakes are good. the Loco Moco was good too. I didn't care for the coffee which brought the ranking down a bit. If I'm in Kailua, this is where I go.

    (4)

  • Nina J.

    I heard great things about this restaurant, so I was very excited to try it. I didn't mind the 40 minute wait. but once we sat down and ordered, it took another 35-40 minutes to get our food. I ordered a Veggie and Crab Cake Eggs Benedict. It looked great, but when I cut into the egg, it was completely cooked. So, I talked to the waitress, she apologized and said she would bring another. About 5 minutes later, she came back with another that looked very sloppy. It was almost as if the cooks got mad for having to do another and threw something together and sent it out. I was a little disappointed by the way it looked (very different from the first), but cut into the egg again. This time, the egg was so undercooked that the whites were still very slimey on one and cooked through on the other. I talked to the waitress again and she apologized again. I asked if it happened to be an off day for the cooks and she said yes. I ate a little bit of it, but couldn't stomach it. I was very disappointed. I have had a little stomach illness since... I can't be certain if it's from the restaurant. My husband and son's breakfast were good though. I was so hungry that I ate some of my son's leftover French toast. It was cold, but still pretty good. I will try this place again sometime and hope to have a better experience. BTW, the waitress was very nice.

    (2)

  • Alex G.

    This place is alright... The food didn't give me the wow factor that would make want to come back. Guava Chiffon Pancake just taste like Guava syrup on pancakes. Red velvet pancake is the same as the cake, just buy the cake. Lox (smoke salmon) eggs Benedict sucks! I guess cuz I just found out Lox means processed food. The Crab Cake Eggs Benedict was probably their best entree even at that, it was alright. Try this place... You might like it better than me. I'd rather deal wid bad service at Boots & Kimo's, at least their food taste better. Although I only like the Palehu ribs and Mac pancakes.

    (1)

  • Anthony A.

    The service is always very friendly and fast, our meals were ready in under 5 minutes. The pancakes were fluffy and there was a large selection of different ones (and sauces) to try. My eggs and ham were cooked to perfection just the way I asked, and the coffee was the bee's knees.

    (5)

  • Ashley Z.

    EGG's BENEDICT is a winner ! I went there with my mom, brother, his gf, and my kids for the first time for my son's 1st birthday. My mom, daughter, son, and I shared the hawaiian omelette, mahi mahi egg's benedict, and the red velvet pancakes. I would have to say that the only thing that I would actually order AGAIN would be the egg's benedict. The omelette wasn't that great, and the red velvet pancakes tasted like cake. ALL IN ALL it was good. The only thing that bothered me about the service was our waitress NEVER once filled up our water :(

    (5)

  • monica c.

    Best breakfast we had during our Oahu visit!! Their gravy that goes on the moco loco is out of this world..we also tried the crab cake eggs benedict yummmy!! My husband and I shared a cinnamon roll it didnt have very much cinnamon and the icing had a citrus tang to it

    (5)

  • Deuces H.

    Benedicts and Carrot Cake Pancakes are Number 1!

    (5)

  • Stan M.

    willing to give them another try, lots of people say how great this place is but I wasn't impressed. didn't even like it.

    (2)

  • Adri A.

    ok so my review is strictly for the biscuit with the poached egg and portugese sausage gravy,,,,,NASTY !! it literally looks like someone threw up on my plate! the nasty home fries were COLD!!!!!! ... didnt even feel like complaining at the restaurant so just came home to the hotel to vent!!! YUCK! and my hubby said his famous eggs benedict was just AIIIGHT! once again..service over foOD if u care about that more than flavor and temperature of food ;-)

    (1)

  • Stef T.

    Delicious! our family of 4 ordered 4 different dishes and all were amazing. we had the crab cakes and eggs (included real crab pieces!), red velvet pancakces, banana pancakes, hawaiian omelette, hawaiian sweet bread french toast. and we ordered 1 cinnamon bun to share as our appetizer. service was friendly and fast. they also have lots of benedicts variations that i still want to try next time. we originally had wanted to try Boots and Kimo's a few blocks away, but the wait there was over an hour!! we headed to cinnamons after a family relative's recommendation and we are super happy with our breakfast (and 5 min wait!) and would definitely go back again!

    (4)

  • Nick P.

    Eggs benedict with the smoked salmon = Awesome! Couple that with the sweetness of the guava pancakes and you have a great meal. Will definitely go back and would go more often if it wasn't so far away

    (4)

  • Nat L.

    Nothing can beat guava pancakes, yes the wait is crazy and sometimes the outside tables suck. But if you love to start your day off with a good breakfast its worth it.

    (4)

  • Jen W.

    I was in Oahu for a week and i went twice! great service, excellent coffee and best of all the pancakes were amazing. the guava and the red velvet. not at all healthy, but great for the occasional splurge! and hey i was on vacation right? anyway, the host / manager recognized me the second time i was in and i told him i was a traveler about to head back to the boring mainland, so he sent me off with a cinnamons coffee cup and some plastic braclets and told me to spread the good word back at the mainland! It took me a while, since i was there in april 2010 but i'm giving this the full 5 stars it deserves. of course, it may be busy at times but i dont see that warranting a poor review, if you want to avoid a wait go early. don;t miss out on this hidden place! plus the surrounding area and beaches are great!

    (5)

  • Michelle E.

    So good, totally worth the 45 minute wait. They also offer coffee to those waiting. Food comes really fast. My husband had the Guava Chiffon pancakes that he absolutely loved. I had the Red Velvet Pancakes, among other basic breakfast items, and they were very good, but too rich to finish off. Would definitely go back!

    (5)

  • Jennifer L.

    Delicious! Upon reading some reviews, we came to Cinnamon's and enjoyed a nice big breakfast. I had the guava chiffon pancakes that everyone seemed to rave about and my bf had the Hawaiian omelette. The hawaiian omelette had kalua pork, lu'au leaves, onions, and tomatoes. The guava pancakes were a bit sweet, but it was tasty. And the omelette was good too. A little different since it had some different flavors you wouldn't normally think of having in an omelette. Service was great. Our waitress was super nice and even gave us directions to the beaches that I wanted to go to nearby. Apparently Cinnamon's was on Rachel Ray's show on the Food Network? I can see why! It was a great time w/ flavorful food. =)

    (5)

  • kris k.

    I LOVE CINNAMON"S!! This restaurant is better than the more famous Boots n Kimo's. In some ways I hate to review it and let out the secret of how fabulous this place is. We ate here twice during our vacation. The first trip I had the frittata and my bf had the egg scramble and a small side of red velvet pancakes (2). The frittata and scramble were solid Bs, but the red velvet pancakes were like brownies. They were amazing! How do they make them so rich and moist? We didn't add any coconut syrup to them. They were perfect as served. We were so excited with our new restaurant find, we came back two days later with friends. We ordered again. We got the 4 stack of the red velvet pancakes and the guava pancakes. The four stack had much more syrup on them and it was too much. I definitely like it served better as a two stack. The guava pancakes were good but didn't compare to the red velvet pancakes. The eggs benedicts with the Kuala(sp?) pork was amazing. The whole table was secretly envying the person in our party who ordered it. I will definitely have that upon my return. The wait on Sunday morning prime time was an hour. When we returned in the middle of the week around 9am it took 15 minutes to be served. Four people = $80 bucks. Hawaii is expensive and each of us had an entree and we shared a half order of the guava pancakes and a full order of the red velvet pancakes. This was way too much food for four people, but we got to taste all the highlights on the menu. Overall, the restaurant is pricy by mainland standards, but does a really great job at breakfast! A definite recommend!

    (5)

  • Veteran B.

    Good food, efficient service, decent price. Best thing about Cinnamon's is how fast you get your food. If you're the type who likes to get in, eat, and get out, Cinnamon's is your kind of place (and mine). Get there early, it gets packed on the weekends. Oh.... and make sure you put money in the street parking meter on Saturday mornings because you will get a ticket if you don't... trust me :)

    (3)

  • T H.

    so i finally made it there after so long of planning since i live in town...went there specifically to try out the eggs benedict. tried out the one with crab cakes and was not let down. Also tried out the pancakes and was not let down, primarily because of their variety. Definitely going to go back and try the kalua pork eggs benedicts....

    (5)

  • Lauren C.

    I love this place. It's my go-to breakfast spot for special occasions. The lunch is really good too! I like the chicken salad sandwich.

    (4)

  • Maryammalle P.

    Ok, so we met up some friends for breakfast there last weekend. Driving from Kapolei, we got there around 945am on Sunday, which was also Father's Day. I checked in at the hostess table and she told me the wait would be an hour. So we waited and chatted outside. About 10 min before the hour, I walked in to double check when we would get seated and the hostess told me another 20 min. 40 minutes later, I came back to ask once again and she told me that there were 2 parties ahead of me. Irritated and super hungry, we all waited. All in all, we waited about 2 hours for the table. Now, if the hostess had just told me 2 hours, I wouldn't have been so irritated but she didn't so that pretty much pissed me off. We got seated and since I had already checked out the menu, I knew what I wanted, crabcakes eggs benedict. Our waitress was pretty nice and apologized for the wait, it wasn't her fault the hostess is horrible at her job! My husband got the kailua pork omelette with the red velvet pancakes and a cinnamon roll. Both of our dishes were delcious but the cinnamon roll was dry and kind of sucked. For a place called cinnamons, their rolls are not good! Cinnabon is so much better! So our friends ordered an egg white omelette and french toast. They said both dishes were good...but that was until they saw hair in their omelette. We flagged the waitress down and she apologized and asked them if they wanted something else. They wanted the same dish so she left to put the order in. However, she did not take the plate with the hair away until we asked her..that was kind of a duh moment but whatever. The new plate came out and all was good. However, she did not take the plate off of our bill, we had to ask and she did but she should have automatically taken it off...there was a hair in their food! All in all the food was really good but not legendary or anything...and the service and hostess was far below good. I'm not sure if I will ever return..it's a toss up...good food but bad service. If anyone plans on trying this place, if you ahve 5 or more people, you can make a reservation so you should. Save yourself time and hunger pains!

    (2)

  • Shari A.

    the eggs benedict are super awesome but unfortunately they accidentally gave me someone else's order but it the food was super awesome. got to eat the red velvet pan cakes and they were really tasty but a little to sweet for me. the holland sauce on the eggs benedict was awesome. the staff was friendly

    (3)

  • Nikki M.

    Delicious hidden little gem! We got the chinese omlette (kinda like an egg fu yung) and carrot cake pancakes. I just wish we'd discovered it at the beginning of our stay rather than the end!

    (5)

  • Mrs. X.

    I came here twice during my vacation which was only a week long. I love their pancakes. I've had the guava chiffon a la mode (which came compliments of the house), the chocolate macnut haupia, the red velvet and the banana pancakes! I also had the Kalua pork benedict which was tasty! I decided to come here cuz most the locals i spoke to said it was better than boots and kimos. My husband love their loco moco! The wait might be long so either come early or be prepared to sit for awhile! I'll be back to Kailua just to come here!

    (4)

  • charity s.

    Went on a Friday about 9:00 and no wait. The hostess was super friendly and excited to find out it was our first visit. She recommended the benedicts and Guava Chiffon pancakes and promised it would be the best breakfast we ever had. So, we obliged. Heavenly is the only word to describe the Guava Chiffon pancakes. The sauce is tropical and has just the right amount of sweetness. We added a touch of the coconut syrup that was on the table and it took the pancakes to a whole new dimension. Simply perfection. And the benedicts, hands down the best I've ever had. I ordered the full order so they let me choose two types. I went with the crabcake and the kalua pork. This was the first I've ever had Kalua pork and it was delish! The smoky tender meat was complemented perfectly with the homemade hollandaise and the crabcake had huge chunks of real crab instead of being all breadcrumbs and filler. The decor isn't the best but the food and service more than make up for it. I could see why people wait so long to eat here. It really is that good.

    (5)

  • Kimi U.

    Our group of 10 had planned to go to Boots and Kimos but the wait there was 1.5 hours while the wait at Cinnamons was an hour. This was on a Tuesday at 10:30-11ish. I was happy though because I had never been to Cinnamons and wanted to try it. Lots of great shops to explore while waiting for a table and the wait didn't seem too bad. We were seated in the courtyard and ordered our food from a nice waitress. Ordered their signature cinnamon roll as well as the plain one and those were eaten very quickly! Delicious. Hubby got the guava pancakes and I got the crab eggs Benedict. It was delicious. Tried the pancakes but a little too sweet for me but still thought it was good. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered and the service was good too. I went inside to pay and also bought 2 lbs of their coffee and received a free Cinnamon's mug which was a nice surprise. Can't say which I prefer, but would go to Boots or Cinnamons depending on what I feel like eating that day. I think I like the ambiance at Cinnamons better than Boots and Kimos and the service was also a little better as well.

    (5)

  • Michelle H.

    Cinnamon's is the best. They make excellent meatloaf. I've eaten here since my later years of high school in the early 90s. Not only is this place cute, but the food is great and so is the service. On trips home, I usually stop by and order the meatloaf. Good stuff!

    (4)

  • Jaci K.

    Awesome!! Got the eggs benedict and crab cakes..both were delicious! the service was great and reasonably priced. they open at 7am and serve breakfast all day. you have to eat here!!

    (5)

  • Dennis R.

    guava chiffon pancakes - 4 stars (bugga is shhweeet); Hawaiian omelet - 5 stars (with ketchup on top to even out the saltiness of the lau lau); went on a Sunday, shorter wait than Boots and Kimo's, which we had to skip because of the over an hour wait....

    (4)

  • Christopher C.

    3/22 visit: My pancakes were cold and Loco Moco was salty. The server was nice so I didn't want to complain. If boots and kimo was not crowded I would have not come to Cinnamon's. I won't come back here again.

    (1)

  • Em C.

    I would recommend any of their unique eggs benedict plates (I have tried the crab cake, kalua pig, and mahi - all were delicious). And if you want something to satisfy your sweet tooth, you should get a short stack of the chiffon pancakes with guava sauce. The wait can be long on the weekends, but the food and kind service are worth it. It's difficult to eat there during the week if you work because they close at 2pm. But I highly recommend checking it out!

    (4)

  • Robert H.

    Holy crap! If you get the chance, eat the red velvet pancakes! They only serve it on occasion, and if it's April 2010, get over there quick! Probably some of the best pancakes we've ever had.

    (5)

  • Miki H.

    I went to Cinnamon's last weekend and while you can easily walk by it without realizing, the voices coming from the courtyard turned our heads and we hustled up the steps and to the restaurant. Because we arrived a little after 1 p.m. on a Sunday we were seated immediately, our order taken and the food arrived soon after. I was impressed by their variety of benedicts and pancakes. I don't eat eggs benedict, but I appreciated that you could do a half order which is what hubby did in order to save room for helping me with my large breakfast order. He seemed to enjoy his mahi benedict although he said nothing beats the original. I ordered the small size farmer's omelette (another plus that you can choose your omelette size) and a regular stack of their famous red velvet pancakes. The small omelette isn't all that small and it's more like an omelette-style egg placed over the filling ingredients--rather than meeting in the pan, they met on the plate. The regular stack is 4 pancakes but they are so thin and delicate, it's probably the height of 2 normal pancakes. However, these are so not normal! While flat-ish, they still manage to be fluffy and the 4 sort of mush into each other and become one big, airy, soft pillow of deliciousness. It's drizzled with a cream cheese glaze/icing/sauce on top and in the middle. The whole thing is not overly sweet, but you do feel like you're getting dessert for breakfast! I will go back just for those red velvet bites of heaven...

    (4)

  • M P.

    The absolutely the BEST! When we lived in Kailua we ate there a minimum of once a week....Personal favorite was the Cashew Chicken Sandwich & a side of coleslaw....The coleslaw is so good we'd order it for parties & BBQ's we went to! We really, really miss their food & everyone there...Great place, great food run by wonderful people!

    (5)

  • Nicole L.

    Food was great. Service was super. An all around great experience!

    (4)

  • Stephen G.

    Went for a late lunch/brunch. They serve breakfast all day which is cool! Was going to try the red velvet pancakes cause I had read and drooled over them! Then here comes the host right after seating us with a plate of red velvet cakes, the cook had screwed up and made a tall stack by mistake, so he brought them over while we looked at the menu. Awesome! They were great! We had a frittata, omelette, and French toast made with Portugeuse sweet bread, all were terrific! We did feel a little hurried near the end because they were closing but really no worries, we will be back,

    (4)

  • Micah P.

    Gf and I were in Kailua running errands and we wanted to try Uahi grill but it was closed so we went to Cinnamon's for late brunch. I had heard great things about it. Server was a sweet auntay who reminded me of Aunty Marialani from Rap's Hawaii. We shared guava chiffon pancakes and I had pocho sausage omelette with rice. Gf had baja breakfast with home fries. Guava pancakes were really good although very dessertish. Really sweet guava syrup with whipped cream on top. Best part of the meal. Omelette was ok although they put way too much cheese in it and a lot of it wasn't melted. Gf's breakfast was worse, eggs and tons of cheddar cheese melted onto a greasy tortilla. It seemed like the cooks were ready to bounce and just threw it out there. Potatoes were definitely cooked hours earlier and put on the plate. Tasted stale and like old grease. Coffee was delicious however. Service was very friendly and fast but the food did not live up to standards. Humble P was not impressed.

    (2)

  • JAN I.

    This place is awesome for brunch. I ate a loco moco and it tasted really good. The wait was somewhat long, but it was worth it.

    (4)

  • Isaiah K.

    The best breakfast in kailua. There eggs benedict is to die for and there guava pancakes blow your mind. But I think the best thing there is the service, lots of parking and room to eat!!!! Alikas the man!

    (5)

  • Ryan C.

    Love it!! Love it!! Love it!! One of the few places I've eaten where the food lives up to the hype! Believe the reviews, this place is legit! Food, Service, Aloha, they have it all.

    (5)

  • M L.

    I've been going to this place for YEARS and they've always been busy. Sometimes you have to wait a while esp. on Sunday mornings.

    (4)

  • A. T.

    My first loco moco ever. Papa Ole's has juicier hamburger steak, but I like the gravy and mushroom's at Cinnamon's better. Kalua pig omelette was okay, nothing special.

    (4)

  • Kaity B.

    Holy sh*t. This place is my favorite breakfast on Oahu. It's not what you want if you're looking for a quick, good breakfast like KOA. But if you have some time, definitely check it out. Order eggs benedict. Any kind, they're all good. Homemade hollandaise, perfectly toasted English muffin, fresh toppings with all the right flavors. Last time we went was about 10 am on Saturday, we waited about 40 minutes, which sucked but is to be expected anywhere with good breakfast on weekend mornings. But! They usually have coffee and tea and water for the people who are waiting for tables, which is thoughtful. It's also not a bad area to wait, close by antique stores and a boutique called Muse that I love. Just make sure you're within ear shot around the time they quoted you. I haven't tried the red velvet pancakes yet because I'm hooked on the eggs benedict, but I've heard great things. Maybe next time...

    (5)

  • Rose R.

    First time eating here the wait was about 10 minutes but the wait for the food was much longer. Heard the hype about the red velvet pancakes so we ordered that. When I first bit into it, it was delicious and then it kind was sweet after. Maybe a little too sweet. It was kind of hard to find. But overall service was good :)

    (3)

  • Julie K.

    guava chiffon on portugese sweet bread french toast = heaven. i haven't had a dish that disappointed yet. chinese omelet, banana and carrot pancakes, eggs benedict... service is sometimes slow but the yummy coffee keeps you company while you wait.

    (4)

  • Jess M.

    This is my favorite spot for breakfast on the island. Make sure to start out with the coffee cake- it is so yummy and buttery the way it melts in your mouth should almost be illegal. I bought the mix from them and made it at home but it just wasn't the same :( As for the rest of the menu Cinnamon's has a wide variety. Really really great omelets, I've tried them all and the Asian style is tops for me. Other favorites include the banana pancakes, eggs benedict and yes even the loco moco. But beware, your eyes may be larger than your stomach because the portions are HUGE. Lines are also fairly long on weekends so be prepared to wait.

    (5)

  • Milo R.

    Great place to eat in Kailua.

    (4)

  • G H.

    Okay, so went here for breakfast because I've heard that the food was pretty good. Guess, that's all subjective. Ordered their house special, Eggs Benedict (original, with ham), for breakfast and boy was I disappointed, The sauce was too thick and wreaked of mayo. Their portuguese sausage was pretty good but I don't know how you can really mess up grilling a sausage. I'd say avoid eating in the courtyard if you could because the pigeons basically hang out there waiting to hop on the tables before and after the customers get there.

    (2)

  • Kensi T.

    Street or lot parking needs quarters. Usually a wait, but worth it. You can choose outdoor courtyard seating or indoor seating. The crab cake benedict and kalua pig benedict were both delicious. Red velvet pancake was good, but more like cake than pancake (very sweet). Signature cinnamon roll with macadamia nuts was good, although not as large as expected. Don't bother with the hash browns if you have an alternative.

    (4)

  • L K.

    ok, whatever people. after reading all the rave reviews i was expecting too much i guess. it wasn't terrible, but i didn't think it was the bomb diggity either. we arrived around 845, didn't have to wait too long for a seat inside. we ordered the guava chiffon pancakes, red velvet pancakes and the kalua pig and crabcake benedict (thanks to the person who posted that you can get one of each!). somehow i thought the guava chiffon would actually be pancakes made of guava chiffon, not regular pancakes with some buttery, guava spoo to go with it. minus points. tho, the plain pancake was tasty enough for one person at the table. the benedicts were pretty good, but kind of on the salty side. had the hash browns and those were nice and bland, so that helped balance it out. on the good side - the red velvet pancakes were yum!! sad they only give two (no option for a full stack), but it would be wrong to eat more than that so early in the morning! very much like eating cake (my favorite thing), very moist. i'd almost consider going back just for that. we left just before 10 - shocked at the people waiting outside! good to know. go before 9. we also got lucky w/ the parking, spot right across the street.

    (2)

  • Chip M.

    ordered the Clam chowder and tuna sandwhich today...very simple..and chinese cheap!!! hahaha 6.99 you cannot go wong!!!! LOL

    (4)

  • Eric S.

    wow wow wow this place was awesome. its slightly hard to find cuz the sign isnt on the streetfont but within a little complex. just to let u know they do make reservations and my friend made them for me becuz it was 7 of us initially but it then became 8 hey the more the merrier right???? it took us a little while to get seated but they were packed even at our time of 10:30 am well of course this is usually prime brunch hrs right. we all had ordered a stack of red velvet pancakes to share omg ono. wasnt too sweet had a nice moistness about it almost similar to the red velvet cupcakes at cake coture and coated lightly with this sauce that i cant quite describe. everyone pretty much ordered the same thing the crab cakes benedict it was awesome i had a bit of my girlfriends one and 2 of my boys ordered something different the frittata and the regular benedict. yet i also had a winnah in my order the hawaiian omlette. wasn't like any other omlette i had b4 loaded with kalua pork and luau leaves with butterfish it had an intresting but delicous taste to it with all those local like ingredients. having it with homefries made it even better cuz i was worried about having deep fried hashbrowns possibly becuz i know i wasnt having the healthiest of meals lol. our server was also pretty attentive especially with beverage service too so id definetly go back when i feel the need to hit the windward side being that i am a townie.

    (5)

  • C C.

    The two waitresses I know are nice people. The food is below average. It's usually too salty or not tasty, or what should be crispy is actually soggy. I give it three stars just for the two waitresses I know. I've met the owners too, the father and son, they are nice people. I wish them many more years in the business.

    (3)

  • Jessie M.

    I tried the kalua pork eggs benedict. It was amazing! My husband and I were seated immediately. We got a cinnamon bun to split which came out right away and before we were finished with it our kalua pork eggs benedict and pancakes were there. I did not try the famous red velvet pancake, but the kalua pork eggs benedict was so good it was salty and amazing. The hollandaise sauce was perfection. I could take or leave the home fries it came with. I ordered a half order and it was more than enough for me (I'm pregnant). I will go again. We have lived in Kailua about a month and did not know about this place until just the other day. Our service was borderline poor. It wasn't super busy so I am not sure why the waitress did not come to check on us. We ran out of POG forever ago and the food was salty and sweet enough to need something to wash it down. We hope next time to get better service, but it was AMAZING. It was the best breakfast we have had anywhere on the island and we have lived here for 3 years.

    (5)

  • Charlie D.

    Delectable breakfast foods, lunches offered are only good, open until 2pm.

    (3)

  • N P.

    This was a bit of a drive from our Resort on the North Shore, but due to the high positive reviews, we made the trek to the other side of the island. Be prepared to wait, its always crowded, if you are impatient (or starving), don't bother. We didn't mind the wait (it was right at about 1 hour, there were 5 people in our party and it was a Saturday around 10am). Eggs Benedict is my favorite breakfast and theirs is great (I got the traditional version; they have other versions as well). They also have 1/2 orders of the Eggs Benedict available, which was great for me. The breakfast potatoes weren't "great" but not bad enough to take away a star.. Our waitress was super friendly and did a great job! We got cinnamon rolls to go and ate them once back at our Resort. They were good, but to me, they were more like a sweet croissant....Not like the traditional cinnamon rolls we're used to in San Diego, CA (Cinnabon, etc..), still didn't take any rating off for that. They were good, just different. :-) .All in all, great restaurant and I'd definitely go back if when we visit again!

    (5)

  • LC B.

    Each time I am back in Hawaii I HAVE to have breakfast at least once here on my vacay. I've heard of their red velvet pancakes so I had to try it. The Red Velvet pancakes were too sweet for me and are more like dessert pancakes. Maybe something I would have with like my afternoon tea or something haha.. Their Guava chiffon pancakes though were much more amazing!! They were less sweet, light, and fluffy. And their crabcake eggs Benedict is oh my God to die for! Scrumptious and flavorful. Their coffee is also uniquely strong and tasty. I don't know what roast it is but I have to have at least 3 refills. It is a must for awesome Hawaiian kine breakfast. Sometimes it can be a long wait, but we go right when it opens and get seated right away.. I will honestly only book a trip to visit my family when my craving for Cinnamon's and local food is at it's highest..

    (5)

  • Melissa A.

    Crabcake eggs benedict and red velvet pancakes. I don't even bother with anything else. I'd give it five stars, but the wait is sooooo loooong, you have to go on like a Wednesday at 10:30 to get seated quickly. It's not their fault, though, the place is just super popular. On the weekends, they set up tables all throughout the little shopping area, and it's still an hour long wait. So, just don't go there super starving, cause the yummy food and the long wait, just-might-kill-you.

    (4)

  • Radiant C.

    I definitely don't like the hour and a half wait I had to endure for my first visit to Cinnamon's. But, boy, when my friends and I were seated, and our orders were put in, we were watching dishes being ushered and distributed at the tables surrounding us, and the wait totally left our conscious minds. I know I should rave about how great the red velvet pancakes are... And they are, believe me... But, I just can't help but get over how great the eggs benedict are. I absolutely loved it! I am a bit bummed I didn't have enough money to buy another plate of eggs benedict to take home with me, but you know what? That only means I must come back again. The server was friendly, and showed concerned for us all. She always refilled our glasses, and my coffee.. Which I am always glad for at restaurants. Oh boy. I must stop this review, it's one in the morning and the hunger pangs and cravings just kicked in! Eep!

    (5)

  • Paul P.

    One of two must visits when our family gets to come home while living abroad. We really love the Eggs Benedict, and kids love the Red velvet pancakes

    (4)

  • Shelley E.

    3.5 Really Came here after hearing YEARS of hype! Finally!!!!! Came on 2/21/2011 President's day, Great Aloha Run Day, the same day half of Oahu decided to come. The wait time was estimated at 1:45 hours...and they were right. It was 1:45 hours! I had a great run and was determined to reward myself with a good breakfast no matter the wait. Well I can't fault them for the wait to sit...I mean, if a place is good this is what you are going to expect. All my favorite places have a wait, Cafe Kaila, Bogart's, Anna Millers, Boot & Kim0's...wherever you go, there is a wait. Knowing this, we didn't come hungry; we knew we would grow hungry as time elapsed. The staff was really friendly and patient considering the place was wall to wall packed with people. During part of our wait we took a nice stroll through Kailua and I came across a sweet boutique called Olive that I've never been too, then I dropped some serious cash and was ready to eat! tick tock tick tock tick tock...thank god for the iphone....tick tock tick tock tick tock..."Shelley party of 4"..WOOO HOOOOOOOOO Time to eat! As soon as we sit down we were greeted with 2 warm cinnamon buns, one with macadamia nuts and one without. Both were gooey, soft and delicious. At this point I was losing my mind with excitement! Then the next wait began. Earlier I mentioned that I can't fault the restaurant for the wait to be seated, but I can for the wait to be waited on and served. They were off to a great start by distracting me with baked pastries, but it took nearly 20 minutes to get our waitress and after 1:45 hours of waiting, we knew EXACTLY what to order the minute we sat down so 20 minutes felt like an eternity. Ok on to the food...There were 4 of us and I already dictated that we were going to share a short order of guava and red velvet pancakes. Everyone would need to fend for themselves for their entree. The red velvet pancakes were delicious, but I probably wouldn't order them again for breakfast as they are really sweet and the texture although in pancake form resembles cake consistency. I want to make clear that it was fantastic, but it would be better served as a dessert. The guava chiffon pancakes were "real" pancakes with guava syrup. These were fantastic, not too sweet, light and fluffy. A great sidebar to my real order. I order the eggs Benedict, one crab cake and one kalua pig with home fries as my side. The hollandaise sauce was really tasty and light. I hate it when eggs Benedict are smothered with thick hollandaise sauce. This is was just right. The crab cake was ok, nothing exciting and a little under seasoned. Also the crab flavor was really subtle. The kalua pig crab cake was delicious. The salty kalua pig with the egg yolk and hollandaise sauce is nothing short of breakfast bliss. I really wish I ate this one first because it was so much better than the crab cake and I was really really full at this point. Lastly the home fries were ok. Standard pan fried potatoes with peppers and onions. Nothing fancy. I definitely want to return, just not on a weekend. They had country fried steak on their specials board and I've been dreaming about those ever since.

    (3)

  • m c.

    Service A plus! Food A. Had 12 people in the group. Ordered Mahi Mahi eggs benedict (little too fishy for my taste), loco moco with chicken cutlet and mushrooms and onions (amazing!), kalua pork eggs benedict (tasty and perfectly seasoned and moist), Guava chiffon pancakes (best pancakes ever!), red velvet pancakes (so so...little too cakey). Ginger iced tea...wouldn't order that again. Waitress told me that I would need to like ginger if I ordered it as it is gingery. Was she right! Liked the courtyard seating as it allowed the little ones to run around if needed. Will be back if on the island again :)

    (4)

  • Jodi S.

    Breakfast holds a special place in my heart. So does Red velvet. Cinnamon's offers both. Bingo! We have a winner! I heard mixed opinions on the Red velvet pancakes at Cinnamon's, but I knew that no matter what, I was going to have to try them or I would die of curiosity. I wasn't keen on the long wait I had to endure the first time we had breakfast there. I thought my stomach was going to eat itself by the time we were seated. The second time around we wisely went on a Tuesday after peak hours. No wait whatsoever. Woohoo. And we were seated in the cute little veranda in the restaurant. On our first visit I opted for the Guava chiffon pancakes with a side of bacon. The Guava chiffon was so good I wanted to just lick the plate clean. Leave no speck of guava behind! Bacon, well, bacon is always good in my book. I dream of bacon (sometimes I really do.) The second time I just couldn't let the Red velvet pass me by again. Luckily the bf was just as hungry as I was and we split the Red velvet pancakes, Guava chiffon pancakes, Farmers omelet with homefries, and a side of bacon of course. It was a mini feast. I tried to lower my expectations on the Red velvet pancakes since I'm prone to foodie disappointment. A friend had even told me the weekend prior that it was heavy and was like eating a cake. But lo-and-behold, it was heavenly! Rich and moist, layered with white chocolate sauce, it was exactly as I was hoping it to be...perfect. The Guava chiffon pancakes were light and fruity, just as delicious as the first time. The Farmer's omelet, filled with potatoes, bacon, white and green onions, ham, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese, was great. The ingredients were fresh and the eggs were fluffy. The homefries, diced pan fried potato, was a nice salty balance to our sweet dishes. As was the bacon, which of course was good. It's bacon! Everything hit the spot. Our waitress was friendly and personable, kind of reminded me of one of my aunties. The restaurant itself is really laid back and relaxed, great for lazy Sundays (but beware the wait!) Cinnamon's has definitely made it into my "favorite breakfast spots" list. Fun tip: Take photos of your awesome food and post them to facebook so all your friends can write jealous comments!

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  • Schuyler S.

    Cinnamons is a solid place to get breakfast or brunch. Their specialty pancakes were good however not as great as all the hype. We had the guava chiffon and apple cinnamon. The eggs benedict was really good and would definitely recommend. The best thing we got by far was the macadamia nut cinnamon role, definitely a must order. It took a little long to get our food and the seating wait time was about 20 minutes. Overall a B+ place for breakfast or brunch

    (4)

  • Christian G.

    The red velvet pancakes are awesome. Beats Boots N Kimo hands down.

    (4)

  • Tiffany N.

    Yelpers did not lie! RED VELVET PANCAKES ARE THE WAY TO GO! GUAVA CHIFFON is a win too! You have to ask to try both - you can order just One pancake of each and its about ($3) in stead of 6 something for 2 'pcakes Loved their Lox Egg's Benedict - their english muffin was nice and toasted so it was slightly crispy. Their hollandaise sauce was delicious with their smoked lox. Only thing missing was the capers :( No.. capers.. Frittata Omelette - DELICIOUS! A good "balance" from the hearty, sweet pancakes. hah It has veggies - appearance is not a looker but the taste is a winner. Service is super friendly and provides good recommendations! Definitely SHARE YOUR PLATES! LARGE PORTIONS! Went on a Thursday brunch time and the wait was about 30 minutes. Brace for a wait on the weekends.. I don't even want to imagine. parking is too bad - 1hr meter limit so don't forget to feed the meter while you wait. There are seats indoors and they have seats outside between the cute little shops around them. You can go checkout the antique shop while you wait.

    (5)

  • Kanya E.

    I was surprised to arrive to Cinnamon's Restaurant on a Monday and see how busy it was. We were told that the wait would be about 15 minutes and it was more like 5. We were seated "outside" which I really enjoyed. Our service was prompt and our drinks never went empty. I LOVE hollandaise sauce and eggs benedict is my favorite breakfast food of ALL TIME, so I knew we had to try this restaurant. I opted to get the half order of the crab cake benedict (because I also LOVE crab cake) with the home fries topped with cheese. The hollandaise sauce was PERFECT... even better than my homemade blend, and I'm a pretty good cook. The English muffin was a little overdone, and although I love crab cakes and I love eggs benedict I don't think that the two belong together. If we return I think I will probably order the plain ol' eggs benedict. The home fries and cheese were ah-mazing as well, even better when dipped in a little hollandaise sauce. My husband ordered the fried egg with corned beef hash meal and upgraded his pancake order to banana pancakes. He was also thrilled when we arrived to find that they had coconut syrup there (his favorite). The corned beef hash was a little to "gourmet" for me, it had green onions and was cooked perfectly. When I eat corned beef hash I like it to be big chunks of potatoes and thin corned beef, and extra greasy and crispy from a greasy spoon diner, but that is just personal taste. He made me try his fried egg because it was cooked in butter, which was insanely good. The pancakes tasted like banana all throughout and were huge. He ordered 4 and ended up taking most of it home because the serving was so large. This was hands down one of the best breakfasts I have had and definitely the best eggs benedict I have ever had. I don't think I will go on the weekends, because it does seem like a popular place and I hate waiting in line for breakfast. Great service, wonderful food, 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Brenda M.

    This place serves nothing but good ol fashion comfort food. Service is excellent. We came 15 min before closing and they did not rush us. Food was great. We ordered the guava pancakes and egg salsa plate. Home fries were tasty and hash brown was perfect, not too thick so you get an even crunch factor. Yum yum. Coffee was perfectly smooth and rich. We order a sandwich to go for someone else and couldn't help but try a fry. Delicious as well. They came out with the order as we were paying so it didnt get soggy. Again we really appreciated the service and excellent food.

    (4)

  • Cynthia S.

    I never knew this place existed until I started working in the area almost 10 years ago. Not until 7 years ago did I actually go there to try it. When I first got here I didn't know what to order, but I was prepared with a few suggestions from my fellow co-workers. I ordered the eggs benedict, carrot pancakes, & Chinese omelet. It wasn't all for me of course. I was with my kids. I immediately fell in love with the food & the place. I needed to keep coming back to try other things on the menu. Guava chiffon pancakes, Hawaiian omelet, red velvet pancakes, prime rib & eggs, OMG there are so many things on the menu that I love! Expect a long wait though if you go on the weekends. Sometimes it gets busy on the weekdays as well.

    (5)

  • Kim F.

    A friend of mine and I rode out to Kailua to have breakfast at Cinnamon's. I've been there in the past but for some reason, this time the food wasn't as good. I ordered the eggs benedict. I couldn't put my finger on it but my eggs benedict was a little salty for my taste. I also wasn't impressed by their hollandise sauce. The hash brown was also disappointing because it was greasy and not cooked through. My friend ordered the prime rib and eggs. His prime rib was more medium than medium rare, as he ordered. His hash browns were similar to mine, greasy and slightly under cooked. Although the service was friendly and it was crowded in the restaurant, we were underwhelmed with our meal. Perhaps we should have ordered something else off the menu. We'll be back but only if someone else really wants to go there.

    (2)

  • Mimi C.

    cinnamnon's is a cute cafe gone viral. it's huge! which is great, because cinnamon's has A LOT of customers thanks to rachel ray. we were there on may day, so i guess it was even more popular than it already was. wait time was 1/2 hr. luckily, cinnamon's is located in a small plaza so you can meander a bit. we got two items ... guava chiffon pancake - what sets this pancake apart is that it's really fluffy. i could do without so much guava sauce (very sweet) but that wasn't a big issue. good solid pancakes. would recommend the 2 stack if it's for one person. crabcake benedict - we love homemade & unique recipes so we got this. we only ordered a half order (1 egg) because ... whole portions are large. the sauce was good and the side of hash was non-greasy but i didn't particularly find this all that unique. waitresses/ waiters were walking around with shirts that read, "red velvet pancakes" but we couldn't finish MORE food so we didn't order it. from the looks of it.. the pancakes look like GIANT whoopie pies (cream in the middle). overall a nice stop on the way to northshore. i probably would stop by again to try out their other items (omelets, french toast etc).

    (3)

  • K. A. N. A. K.

    Time to time travel! It's been years . . . and years since I've been to Cinnamon's, but the guava chiffon pancakes were so good, my nostalgia for the pancakes made nostalgic for Dee-lite bakery!

    (4)

  • Shirlene N.

    This place reminds me of the breakfast places in LA. Got here before 10am and was seated pretty quick, not a lot of people yet. Service - very friendly and came to check up on us often. Our drinks were always filled before we finished, that was a plus. I ordered the (half) pulled pork eggs benedict with added spinach and hashbrowns. The pulled pork eggs benedict was good. I would come back for this. The spinach helped balance everything. Spinach was raw and just topped. I needed some veggie. The hasbrowns were not as crispy as I thought it would be even though I asked for extra crispy. It came out a lil more stale-ish than crispy. We (5 of us) shared the full stack guava chiffon pancakes, red velvet pancakes, and macadamia nut cinnamon rolls. We should have ordered the short stack, it was too much for us to finish. Guava chiffon pancakes - my favorite, it was very good, the sauce was the kicker, pancakes were just pancakes. Red Velvet pancakes - it was like eating a light fluffy red velvet cake, wasn't my favorite, nothing really stood out about this one. I still like the red and blue velvet pancakes from Larchmont in Silver Lake in LA for now. Macadamia Nut Cinnamon rolls - it was ok, I'm not big on cinnamon rolls, it was a lil on the dry side. If I do come back, it will be for the benedict (maybe crab next time) and guava chiffon pancakes.

    (4)

  • Melissa J.

    The only Cinnamon challenge that you will ever see this girl accept is one to dine at this fine breakfast cafe. I don't remember who told me about this place, but thank you to whoever did! If I am ever tried for execution and have to pick a place for my "last breakfast" ... this might just be me final request. As everyone else has mentioned ... the red velvet pancakes are to die for! Two of my home town bestie's were in town not too long ago, and I wanted to take them to a kick ass breakfast place so we decided to make the trek over to Kailua. Let me just tell you ... it was SO freaking worth it -- as was the 40+ minute wait. We killed time by walking around the block and even found a really cool Christian Bookstore behind it. Food was hot, fresh, delicious and we pretty much killed every bite. We decided to get three items and then just eat family style. We ordered the red velvet pancakes (a must try), french toast, and the vegetable frittata (yes I had to google how to spell that). I am not a breakfast person -- but this place has turned me in to one. Now if they only served champagne and bloody mary's ... it would be the ultimate brunch destination!

    (5)

  • Jan T.

    Service is usually mediocre...at best. They give you drinks, take your order, drop off your food and that's about it. But the real kicker here is their Kalua pig eggs Benedict and their guava chiffon pancakes..holy all things amazing..those 2 things alone are amazeballs. I have no problem listening to my husband b*tch & moan about the 1 hour wait on a Saturday as long as I can get my Kalua pig eggs Benedict and guava chiffon fix. Seriously, it's that good.

    (3)

  • Am C.

    I'm so glad my family went here this past weekend! I went here once before 3 years ago and remember liking it--but this time I liked it even more! 1. Our hour wait turned out to only be about 30 minutes--yay! 2. Came with more people so could try a lot of different things. My dad ordered kalua eggs benedict and was disappointed when the crab cake benedicts came out by mistake. Until he bit into it! Yay, a convert. We had, altogether, crab cake eggs benedict, guava chiffon pancakes, benedict omelette, pecan cinammon roll, baja breakfast, and tea all around. Definitely good flavours and happy faces all around. It's not just the food, it's the environment. Or maybe it was just a really sunny, cheery day. Either way, I can't wait to go back again. If it's your first time I would recommend ordering a "half" order of whatever eggs benedict (or any other plate if you don't like benedict style, though you can see my family loves it) and then splitting a half stack of guava chiffon pancakes. P.S. We had breakfast here and none of us were hungry again until at least 7pm. And trust, my family can EAT. We're all fat.

    (4)

  • Nicole C.

    This restaurant is AMAZING. It's a pity I don't live closer to it because if I did, I'd be here every weekend. The prices are reasonable, and the quality of food is magnificent. I highly recommend the guava pancakes and the farmer's omelette. There's just something special about the guava pancakes. Those pancakes are to die for! They are literally my favorite pancakes in the entire world. And rarely do I find omelettes that are THAT good. To be honest, these two things are the only items that I order. Ever. Probably because I ordered them the first time I came, fell in love with them, and have never wanted to try anything else. My friends, however, also like the red velvet pancakes and the kalua pig eggs benedict. The excellent food combined with the friendly, easy going servers makes this easily my favorite breakfast spot on the island. The only con is how crowded it can get, especially on weekends, which is to be expected.

    (5)

  • Salomé H.

    Came here with my fiancé on our way to the north shore on a Saturday at 1pm. They no longer take phone reservations and when I called I was told there was a 20 minute wait. When we got there we were seated immediately. The staff were friendly & helpful. The food was wonderful. I got the Mahi sandwich Kona style with French fries. My fiancé got the buttermilk pancakes with bacon. Our waitress said they had sold out of hash browns at 11am! Food was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The restaurant is in a charming little square with antique shops. I will definately be back. Oh and we also got a cinnamon roll to go to take with us to the beach... Also delish!

    (5)

  • Tabby K.

    There's so many good things- Benedict's are perfect every single time and we've ate it (about 100), guava chiffon pancakes hit the sweet spot, home fries cooked just right, when you ask for crispy bacon they make it just right, sunshine breakfast like a Benedict but with sharp cheddar instead! Their burgers are huge, juicy, tender, tasty, home made mess like a real burger should be! The only downside is the horribly loooonnng wait! Average wait time is 45 minutes. No reservations or take out on the weekends. But we still do it because the food is just that good!!!

    (5)

  • Louise C.

    Ordered their infamous red velvet and guava pancakes, one piece each. I've had better red velvet cake x sui eating this did not impress me. It broke apart quickly, while moist it didn't hold up well. The guava tasted much better compared to the red velvet, but it was to sweet for my taste. The pancake consistency was better but by no means is it great. Thick an vs because of ask the sauce it was soggy a bit. My bf ordered the curry chicken and tuna over salad. That was surprisingly good and tasty. Overall I'd recommend going to Boots and kimos for pancakes as it tastes better there and the consistency is better as well. They macadamia sauce isn't too sweet ans it is just right.

    (4)

  • Joe B.

    We've been coming here for years, but the service has really gone downhill. It took forever to get one cup of coffee, and that's the only one we got. There used to be all older local servers and they were great. Now they're all kids and don't care about their customers. Three times we were ready to leave when our server finally deigned to come by. It was not real busy, so no excuse, except no one cared. Too bad. It used to be a great place in Kailua.

    (1)

  • HighStandard S.

    I've had two excellent omlettes here: One was a special (specials only available after 8:30) that was loaded with salmon; one was the Chinese, which was full of pork, sprouts, onions, etc. Both were huge and delicious. Home fries and hash browns both came out well done with a nice crust. Coffee comes quickly witH frequent refills. What's not to like? Not cheap, but a good value considering the portions are large, food is served on china, and service is good. Corn and blueberry pancakes: I ordered this expecting a pancake made out of cornmeal. It's actually a regular pancake with kernels of corn and blueberries tossed in. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't what I was expecting. Wouldn't order again.

    (3)

  • Tasha T.

    Dear Cinnamon's, I LOVE YOU! :) Usually go around noon after the rush, so there's no wait. And on my most recent visit, after being seated, we were presented a *complimentary* plate of short stack RED VELVET PANCAKES, as a "sample". OH MY GOD. Thank you! I will come back forever! That said, the service is rather laid back. You will definitely feel at home with the country-like atmosphere. I am not big on breakfast, but when I am craving it, Cinnamon's does the trick! My favorites include... Eggs Benedict: SO SO SO SO good! The kalua pig gives it an awesome flavor, nice twist on a classic dish. If you choose crab, you will not be dissapointed either. Guava chiffon pancakes: CAUTION, these are very sweet! But they melt in your mouth, super `ono, reminds me of guava chiffon cake. The portions are large, and they aren't stingy on the sauce either. and of course, Red Velvet Pancakes: These are what Cinnamon's are famous for, so you should just try them and see for yourself what the fuss is about! Prices are competitive with Boots & Kimo's, however this is a more fulfilling experience with the dining area being much more peaceful and less like a cramped cafeteria. Overall, I give them 5 stars for good eats complemented with friendly service.

    (5)

  • Rachel A.

    What a treat I got when I showed up outside Cinnamon's in Oahu. I was super amped on trying their Red Velvet pancakes, but I have a little trouble with eating sugar in the morning, so I got equally excited when I saw on the menu that they had Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict! Yeah, you heard that right! I had lots of time to check out the printed menus because you have to wait quite a while to get a table at this popular spot, but it is well worth the wait. Prepare yourself for some seriously yummy eats. As mentioned, I got the eggs benedict over kalua pork, YUM-O! I also sampled the red velvet pancakes and guava pancakes, which you can actually order a la mode, just one cake a piece each, which is pretty awesome. My eggs benedict were cooked to perfection and topped over the extremely tasty kalua pork. It also came with hash browns, and let me tell you, there weren't any leftovers. I also enjoyed tasting the supper yummy, fluffy guava pancakes. An unusual flavor combination, but topped with their rich and fluffy real whipped cream, it was sooo balanced out to perfection. I felt the red velvet pancakes were on the heavy side, too dense for my taste, but still the flavors of the red velvet and cream cheese drizzle were on par. For a busy and bustling place, my order came quickly, my glass was constantly being refilled, and I got the check in a reasonable amount of time.

    (5)

  • Kimi T.

    Unique menu items make this place one-of-a-kind! I took some friends here the first morning we were in Hawaii and they went back the next morning. If I had more free time, I would have been there every morning as well. We REALLY liked this place! Love their specialty pancakes! We had their red velvet pancakes and the guava chiffon pancakes. Both were amazing! I had the kalua pork eggs benedict which was so good! Next time we're in Hawaii, we'll make it here every morning!

    (4)

  • Tai M.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a long time, and I finally went over to Kailua to give it a shot. Hate to say it....but I find it to be highly overrated. I went in expecting for a wait, and we waited 40 minutes. I get it, it's a weekend. The service was fine, but not stellar based on many of the reviews I read. We waited at least 10-15 minutes for 2 waters and a coffee once we were seated. Ordered a half mahi benedict, crab cake benedict and red velvet pancakes. The benedicts were good, hollandaise had a good taste. The red velvet pancakes had a nice flavor, but were dry. I think a good test for pancakes if whether or not you can swallow a bite without syrup - I found these really needed maple syrup in order to go down smoothly. Cinnamon's food is fine, but certainly not worth waiting more than a few minutes for.

    (3)

  • Ea C.

    We've been here a few times and each time we come the wait is sometimes long, however, the overall service is great. The food here is really good and our favorite is the red velvet pancakes!!!

    (5)

  • Brandon Z.

    Pros: 1. Many options on the menu: even if something looks too big you can alter it, or if you don't see the exact thing you want you can customize it. 2. Guava Chiffon Pancakes: Do angels sing when you eat this? Because they should! 3. Red Velvet Pancakes= Ambrosia of pancakes. Pretty much desert for breakfast 4. The omelettes: mega sized and very delicious 5. Biscuits and gravy: soft inside crust outside, light gravy...bomby 6. Will have a food coma well worth the wait Cons: 1. Parking is wack (almost always full) and the meter watchers come around 10:30am, so always be on point with your meter. Usually about 1 1/2 hrs. 2. It's always full, so there is almost always a line. However this is a testament to how good the food is. Overall: Must eat here at least once and make a day trip out of it by going to Lani Kai beach after. Your day will be spent in the luxurious imaginations of divinity and you'll thank me for it!

    (5)

  • Jessica Y.

    Cinnamon's is the Boots and Kimos killer!! We made the trek out to Kailua after scoping out the menu online and finding about 18 different things we needed to try. It was a weekday around 11am, so I was surprised to see how many people were dining in. The clientele looked like a mix of locals and tourists. I always get the feeling no one in Kailua works and I really can't blame them because if I lived there I wouldn't want to work either. Despite the full house, we immediately got seated inside in a gazebo. A gazebo! Decorated in Christmas lights! This sounds like a recipe for disaster but it was really cute and fit into the restaurant just fine. We decided to split a short stack of guava chiffon pancakes and a full order of crab cake eggs benedict with homefries ($20 before tax and tip). This is the perfect amount of food for two moderate eaters. The guava chiffon pancakes were fluffy and the chiffon topping was sweet without making my teeth hurt. The hollandaise sauce was delicious and only had a hint of lemon, which I like. I'm not a huge fan of ham so I've never really been that big on eggs benedict until I tried it with a crab cake. It's amazing! As someone who's morning routine consists of dine and dash, this meal put breakfast back on the map. Also, after trying Cinnamon's, I wonder why anyone ever goes to Boots and Kimo's anymore. The ambiance is nicer, the waitresses sweeter, and the food MUCH better at Cinnamon's.

    (4)

  • Tze M.

    Friend: Let's wake up early and go Cinnamon's at 7 am for breakfast! Me: YES, please! (I'm not a morning person) This is one of my most favorite breakfast place! It is so worth the drive to the Kailua. Parking is either in the municipal lot or street parking. So bring your coins! I LOVE their Eggs Benedict! I've tried the lox, traditional, crab cakes, kalua - all super delicious. I also LOVE their pancakes too! I love the red velvet pancakes, and the carrot pancakes! My friend said: "whoever thought of putting cream cheese sauce on carrot pancake is genius!" Service is always excellent! The staff is friendly and helpful. I've never been disappointed there. If you go on a weekend, be prepared to wait or go real early to get seated fast.

    (5)

  • M Y.

    Love Cinnamon's. My usual go to dishes are the traditional eggs benedict, and baked spaghetti. The red velvet pancakes are awesome. However,I don't have a big sweet tooth, so the serving size is really huge for me. For those who do have a sweet tooth, you will be really happy! I always love their house coffee, and service is always good. If you want tasty comfort food, this place is for you.

    (5)

  • Lyn L.

    Wow! The crowd was amazing! So many people waiting to get in.... Service is excellent...very cordial and there with refills, etc....Had a vegetarian omelet ...was kind of disappointed...it was basically a scrambled egg, rolled in omelet style, laid over the spinach, tomato and mushrooms....I expected it to be inside of the egg and partially cooked. Coffee was good and so was the biscuit with the honey butter. They kept our coffee cup filled and didn't pressure us to leave. Id go back again...maybe try some other items on the menu... Thank you Cinnamon for a nice breakfast experience

    (4)

  • DJ F.

    HANDS DOWN the BEST place for breakfast in HI (IMO). I will for sure be back and for sure rent a car just to go here EVERY TIME I visit HI. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.

    (5)

  • Kristi C.

    The food and service here was really good. It was our first time here and the waitress was really nice. I couldn't decide between the guava chiffon or red velvet pancake and since I was ordering the short stack (2 pcs), she let me try 1 of each. Both were delicious! I ate both pancakes and I still can't decide which is better. My boyfriend had the kalua pig eggs benedict with home fries and he loved it. I tried a bite and it was really delicious too. I ended up sharing the home fries with him wishing that I had ordered my own on the side. Too bad we're townies and hardly ever go to the Windward side or we'd definitely eat here more.

    (5)

  • Brian K.

    Excellent meals. Try their red velvet pancakes! Could be a long wait in the morning without reservations. Minimum of a party of 5 required for reservations.

    (4)

  • Aki N.

    Great brunch spot in Kailua. Local friends love it and looks like it gets crowded (we had to pass on a Friday lunch time visit because it was already packed). But at 8am on a holiday weekend, we were seated immdiately, outside in the atrium. Menu has plenty of brunch options. I had the Benedict with kalua pork and ahi and hash browns, delicious and filling.

    (4)

  • Remy H.

    I love cinnamons. Everyone loves cinnamons. And rightfully so of course. They have a great selection of breakfast meals as well as lunch dishes. The farmers omelette and eggs Benedict are my favorites along with the guava chiffon and red velvet pancakes, of course. Decently priced, great service, and delicious food make the general 30 minute wait so worth it!

    (5)

  • Kim M.

    When I think of Cinnamon's, I think breakfast. And oh, how breakfast does it for me! I'm a sucker for homemade eggs benedict with rich, creamy, and slightly tangy hollandaise sauce. Thankfully, Cinnamon's has answered my prayers with some of the best-tasting eggs benedict I've had. Ever. I do not, cannot, and will not order anything else from here. The eggs benedict are too delicious to part with. (I've heard so many wonderful things about their whole menu, but cannot seem to break away from my Cinnamon's-eggs-benedict-eating frenzy.) Words can't begin to describe the magnitude of my mouthgasm from devouring a plate of these breakfast beauties. Always cooked to perfection, always fresh, always tasty--how could anyone argue otherwise? Sure it may sound too good to be true, but TRUST. Still skeptical? You'll just have to experience it yourself.

    (5)

  • Claudia M.

    THEIR FOOD IS THE BEST HERE! We came here around 11 and it was packed but our wait was approximately 30 minutes. We just went to the chocolate store upstairs and tried some chocolate until our buzzer went off. I ordered their chinese omelette which was huge and packed with flavor. My girlfriend ordered eggs benedict and was made to perfection. This is by far the best breakfast restaurant by far!

    (5)

  • Joy A.

    We have heard so many things about cinnamons so decided to try it today. We got there about 1230 and were seated immediately. We got the crabcake bennedict, guava chiffon pancake, and the red velvet pancakes. The food was alright...the crabcake itself didn't have much taste and neither did the hollandaise sauce. The guava chiffon sauce was way too sweet. The red velvet pancake was awesome!!

    (3)

  • Mahina C.

    Located in the heart of Kailua, this place is never a miss! When i was going through my red velvet stage of trying almost every red velvet cake, my friend told me about this place that serves up red velvet pancakes, so of course i jumped to try this place the day we talked about it. It's hidden right off of oneawa street. They have a parking meter lot or you can find street parking aswell. I would recommend going on weekdays because going on weekends when most families are off you're asking for a wait. They do offer outside seating aswell, but it's a lot more cozy inside. The entire staff is always super friendly when we go, and the food doesn't take long either. I've been getting the red velvet pancakes, which is great because it's not an over coming sense of sweet and since they put on this cream cheese of deliciousness on it, there is no need for syrup or butter. Another fav, has got to be the frittata. Basil, olives, pesto tomato, and artichokes in an omelet with cheese! It does come with your choice of starch, and they'll up charge if you get red velvet pancakes which of course i highly recommend!

    (4)

  • Jhoren C.

    Breakfast for CHAMPS! Omg! I'm not much of a breakfast person but I must admit this place was the bomb! Eggs Benedict and Red Velvet pancakes were on point!

    (4)

  • Rod U.

    I don't want to hate on a mom and pop establishment, especially one that has roots for over 25 years and I understand that there may be differences in personal taste so Ill just point out what is technically wrong with their food. Four visits. The service is friendly. The restaurant is homey. The pancakes are good and chewy. There are problems with other breakfast items. 1. Benedicts - coated with a very sour hollandaise sauce. The traditional is made with packaged cold cuts, the crab cake contains imitation crab, and the kalua pork taste of liquid smoke. Finally the poached eggs are always overcooked. 2. Omelets - Overcooked and rubbery. 3. Home Fries - Always cold. Portions are huge and prices are very fair but Cinnamon's is not worth the hype unless you pick quantity over food quality.

    (2)

  • Lar P.

    This place is so good, people line up before they open. As popular as it is, we have rarely waited more than 15-20 minutes. Chef Carsie Green has assembled a great kitchen crew that produces a consistently good product. The service has always been spot on and quickly efficient.

    (5)

  • J V.

    Boy will I miss this place. Hawaiian hospitality at its bests. Eggs Benedict with pork or mahi mahi perfect. Pancakes with guava epic. Coffee alone deserves 5 stars. Support this place!!

    (5)

  • Mahina K.

    We came on a Wednesday because I heard it gets crowded really fast. We got seated within 10 minutes, which was very nice. The atmosphere of this restaurant seems very laid back. Red Velvet Pancakes. So yummy. It's kind of like red velvet cake for breakfast, but it's not as moist. Pancakes aren't really moist so that you use the syrup. The red velvet pancakes come with a white chocolate sauce on top. The red velvet flavor is strong, but it's not as sweet as the cake; they probably added less sugar if any sugar. The sauce that comes with it really gives it the sweetness and moistness that it really needs. I did order a side of portuguese sausage (which was kind of skimpy) to temper the sweetness with some salty. Like I said I really need a variance of flavors when I eat. I really enjoyed our visit to Cinnamon's. I'd order this again but I really want to try something else, but because I'm so picky (and don't eat eggs) it's harder for me to eat breakfast foods. I also wanted to try their pancake of the day: Chocolate chip banana.

    (4)

  • Lizel Z.

    this food is delicious! definitely worth the drive (30 min from honolulu/waikiki, 1 hour from north shore) + the 1 hour wait. leave early, this place is packed by 9:30am every day and closes at 2pm! we walked around the antique trinket store for a while. just remember that their rsvp buzzer has an extremely limited range so if it buzzes so early it seems too good to be true, it probably is.. just double check with them and then stay closer. :P red velvet pancakes are a close second to the guava chiffon pancakes. YUM!! the cinnamon bun is also very good.. the name of the restaurant IS "cinnamon's" for crying out loud.. i prefer the kalua pig eggs benedict over the mahi mahi, and their loco moco is super ono. when you're ready to pay, walk up to the cashier and DIY. bon appétit! :D

    (5)

  • Cherise K.

    Get here early! Or make a reservation if you have 5 or more people!! The eggs Benedict are absolutely amazing!!! Get it with home fries. But the star is the chicken cutlet loco moco! A MUST HAVE! My family and I went here with a reservation of 7 adults and 2 children. We were seating outside on the patio area, well it was interesting because it seemed to be in the middle of the courtyard building, but it was nice. We recieved menus and to our dismay they were out of most of their speicials already, which means COME EARLY!! We ended up settling on ordering 2 of the guava pancakes, 2 red velvet, and 2 of the blueberry corn. My dad got the chicken cutlet loco moco and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! =) we also got the regular eggs benedict. EVERYTHING WAS SOOO GOOD. the loco moco had so much flavor and if a definite must have, the benedict had an amazing holadanze sauce and the pancakes were delicious. Really sweet but still a must try. the Red Velvet is super good and I don't even like red velvet but its definitely for dessert!

    (5)

  • Tawny A.

    really there isn't more to say that hasn't already been articulated by my awesome yelp peers.......cinnamon's is WAY good. WAY WAY WAY good. I firmly believe they can do no wrong. It may be the only place in the world that I will happily wait over an hour for........guava pancakes are my favorite but pretty much everything is worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Iza P.

    This place gets busy so it's not really a good idea to go there when you're super hungry. And unless you frequent the area (or live in Kailua), it hard to find the parking lot. I mean, really hard....we ended up doing metered parking only to find the parking lot while we were waiting for a table. We were fortunate enough to get a table outside...the inside looked too crowded and loud. Though it may not be comforting for some people to see the little birds come so close...if not just jump on your table. Like most restaurants in Hawaii, the waitress was nice and so was the hostess. Again I reiterate that they get busy, so it wasn't a surprise to barely see our waitress. Despite that though, I definitely would go back. The red velvet pancakes were fluffly, light, and the cream cheese frosting not super sweet. It was just right. I really didn't feel like I was eating flattened red velvet cupcakes. These definitely were pancakes. We also share the grilled ham and cheese sandwich. The bread was perfectly toasted Hawaiian bread, and the ham wasn't your standard deli sliced ham. This was like pieces of ham from Thanksgiving of Christmas dinner. Which helped make the sandwich extra special. Just thinking about it right now makes me want one. If there is anything else to mention is that they also close early. I mean 2pm everyday early. So not only is it a good idea to go there early to avoid waiting in line, but you also don't want to get there and they are about to close.

    (4)

  • Kam Kel B.

    This place is the first time I tried eggs benedict. It was such a great experience and I'm glad I loved it. I ordered side bacon extra crispy and they sure made it extra crispy, we were not disappointed at all! This place is def worth the wait!

    (4)

  • Brittni R.

    Cinnamon's in Kailua is a great breakfast spot to enjoy with family and friends. The wait is long especially for larger parties, but reservations are taken for parties of 8 or more. We had a party of 7 and waited for about a hour. Luckily there is a beeper system and other things to do while passing the time. On Sundays, there is a farmers market about a block away. The wait staff was great from the hostess to our actual server. The hostess kept us informed about wait time and when our table would be ready and our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We enjoyed the special pancakes which were cookie butter! They were delicious! We also shared the Crab Cake Benedict and the Hawaiian Omelet. Both were different but very tasty! If you like crab cakes the Benedict is for you! The poached egg and hollandaise sauce smothered onto the crab cake is amazing! If you like Hawaiian food the Hawaiian Omelet is for you! It's an entire hawaiian food plate wrapped in an egg! So yum! My only suggestion would be to be ready to wait, but the food is worth it!

    (4)

  • Elizabeth S.

    Cinnamons was the perfect breakfast spot during our vacation, we went twice. I took away one star because I thought some the food used superfluous cream ingredients considering the heat and my efforts to not feel gross in my swimsuit. The mocoloco was heavy but interesting, the shrimp and veggie omlette seemed to have some mysterious white gravy under the top layer of cheese. The pancakes were salty in a way that complemented the super sweet coconut syrup very nicely. The French toast was fluffy and very sweet, just as it should be.the eggs Benedict with lox was rich and creative. Service was efficient, attentive, and probably the friendliest I experienced during our five days in Oahu.

    (4)

  • Jimmy P.

    so so good. loved the Crabcake Eggs Bennedict and of course the famous Red Velvet and Guava Chiffon pancakes were amazing. this place gets packed, luckily we were seated within 20 minutes. there's inside and outside seating. service was very good. can't wait to come back.

    (5)

  • Jen C.

    This place is always crowded, no matter what time you go on the weekends but they have awesome coffee and water that you can help yourself to outside while you wait for a seat. The coffee is excellent! A Kona and Kauai blend. Everyone here raves about their red velvet pancakes, those are kind of rich for me in the morning but the apple cinnamon pancakes are yummy! They put the canned apples on top of the pancakes, yum, yum if you like apple pie. The Farmers omlette is my favorite, generous portion! This is my favorite breakfast place on the Windward side! This be sure to bring something to do while you wait for a seat, the wait is about a 1/2 hour on the weekends. Coffee is free while you wait! They have a table set up outside.

    (5)

  • Eva H.

    Wonderful, quaint cafe to go to after a morning work out of paddle boarding at Kailua Beach. There is dining outdoors and indoors. We got seated at a cute indoor gazebo. The menu is HUGE, but if you want some quick recommendations- look for the items highlighted in a different color, those are their "specialties." Cinnamon's fans are right: the Guava Chiffon Pancakes WILL rock your world. It's freakin' dessert for breakfast. It may get a bit overwhelmingly sweet toward the end (and I only got 2 pancakes) so definitely make sure your friends get some other entrees so you can steal some potatoes, omelettes, or sausage! The bathrooms are kinda annoying as you need a key and may have to walk upstairs outside if the lower level bathroom is occupied. There are 3 outstanding brunch restaurants in Kailua and Cinnamon's is definitely worth visiting if you are in the area. P.S. The waitress asked us if we wanted to split the bill, OMG that is too awesome.

    (4)

  • Morgan R.

    A breakfast place recommended to me by locals You'd think with the good ratings, it'd be mobbed by tourists -- but no, on a Sunday morning, I had a 35-minute wait for a table (with a pager), and I saw few other tourists - only locals of all ages and cultures, some dressed up, some in shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops. If you want a Hawaiian breakfast experience, this is the place. It's standard breakfast with a Hawaiian flair - eggs Benedict, pancakes, omelets -- but all with a local twist in a down-home atmosphere. It's only 30-minutes from Honolulu, and the drive on H3 through the tunnel and mountains is gorgeous and worth the trip even if you don't go to Cinnamon's.

    (5)

  • Yummy P.

    Thank you Brandon! ;D I was lucky enough to have lunch here with my good friend Brandon. He and I are both serious yelpers and he raved about Cinnamon's, so I just had to give it a try. Don't let the location and decor fool you, the food here is GOOD! Brandon suggested I try the Kalua Benedict and he had his favorite, the Chicken Cutlet Loco Moco. I have to say, the Kalua was good but his cutlet was better - well, not just better...a winner! I loved it so much I planned on bringing my fiance' the next morning! I would make sure to order the Cutlet this time ;D Unfortunately, we weren't able to make it back before flying home to Seattle! I didn't even get to try the Guava Chiffon Pancakes! Brandon, you enjoy that food for me! I am definitely heading to Cinnamon's on my next visit home!

    (4)

  • Kelly G.

    4 stars based on our experience with the eggs Benedict! We originally wanted to hit Boots, but driving by we saw TONS of people waiting and decided to head over to Cinnamon's. We got really lucky and found super close parking even on a Sat morning 10:30am. METER PARKING in spaces near the restaurant. so bring coins or park further away. Got our name on the list and was told the wait would be about 30 mins. Not bad given the crowd and we seated ourselves in the waiting area. around 30 mins later we got a table inside! Cute gazebo layout inside. Our party of 3 ordered crabcake egg benedict (w/tomato and spinach), lox egg benedict (also with tomato and spinach), red velvet pancake, guava chiffon pancake and an iced coffee. Benedicts were simply delish. Order the fries side with your choice of entree, they are more country style rather than fries. The hash was in the shape of a pancake and not nearly as flavorful as the fries. Iced coffee blend was great! and free refills! +1 star in my book! and our waitress was super peppy and great! another +1. Total bill came out to about $50. so on the pricey side. ehhhh, but then again how often do I really get brunch? worth the splurge, All of us thought both pancakes were overrated. Personally, I could order those pancakes and call them just cake for birthday parties. Would be back to try the omlettes since a lot of other people were ordering that while we were there. Thankfully Eggs Benedict help end this review happily.

    (4)

  • Mariah T.

    Meh. For the tourists, this place was neither bad nor great, so it deserves an average of three stars. I don't recommend it for any tourists to make this as their must try restaurant, you can skip on this and go to your favorite breakfast diner at home instead. FYI, I got the crab benedict and boyfriend got the Farmer's omelette. Both were merely okay.

    (3)

  • Jasmine M.

    Came here one morning to see what the hype is all about. I decided to eat inside. And don't get me wrong I understand that they've been around for a long time but they really need to get rid of water glasses that have so many bite marks, I was instantly grossed out! Yuck! The food wasn't that great. It actually came out cold and I was too hungry to complain. Server was nice but wasn't as attentive as she should've been. All in all, it was okay.

    (2)

  • K G.

    Great food. Customer service hit or miss. But it's a must go for breakfast! My favorite is the farmer omelette and guava chiffon pancakes. The eggs Benedict is also amazing!

    (4)

  • Kalei F.

    RED VELVET PANCAKES!!! Oh my gosh!! I'm definitely addicted to these!! Twice in a week!! Yikes! The first time, we got the full stack and whacked it in 5 minutes!!! Let me tell you why these are my FAVORITE pancakes EVER!!! We were all on a major sugar crack high! Floating on clouds with this thing! Think of it, not as breakfast, but as a scrumptious dessert. Yes, of course, it's very sweet, so it's not for everyone (i.e. - people that don't like pancakes, people that don't like red velvet, people that don't like things too sweet, people that don't like orgasmic food!) Ask for extra sauce!! They pour it all over, then in between each individual pancake, and it's SO warm and gooey, it tastes almost like the cake batter!! It's SO GOOD!! Melts in your mouth, warm, and you're in ecstasy!!! My mouth is water just thinking about every little red velvet morsel!! We also had the curried chicken salad in a papaya. We thought this was strange at first, but it was SO good!!! The curried chicken salad itself has a very strong curry taste which is amazing and I love that it's chopped finely and all the ingredients are mixed in so well. The papaya complements the spice and the saltiness of the curry and it tastes VERY DELICIOUS! We had creamy Italian dressing for the vegetables that it came with and that was also VERY good! Our next dish was the crab/egg benedict. SO good!! The crab cake didn't have a lot of filler in it, just mostly straight crab and it went very well with the eggs benedict and the yummy hollandaise sauce. Our last dish was the Hawaiian omelette, which was not that great. I wouldn't order that again. Cinnamon's is tucked away in the heart of Kailua. The staff is super friendly, and the service and food are excellent!!! I love that they serve breakfast all the way until 2pm!!! I'll be back to try more but the red velvet pancakes and the curried chicken salad are by far my FAVORITE!!! Go check it out!!!

    (5)

  • Scott K.

    Eggs benedict.....kalua pig or regular is m favorite. Ever since a friend turned me onto this place. I think ive been here over 20 times in the pas couple month. They have a red velvet pancake but I live the guava chiffon pancake alot better. Its not as sweet as one would think. If your lucky to get there on a lunch day (close at 2), try the baked spaghetti with garlic bread. Today, I had the chicken cutlet loco moco which was winners! Typically, if you try to go here on the weekends expect to wait in line for about an hour. During the week, the wait is no more than 5-10minutes.

    (5)

  • Jim D.

    Why is it that one or two menu items give Kailua breakfast joints 4 and 5 star reviews? I'm convinced that the aggregate ratings come from tourists that are caught up in the awe of vacationland. The service is here is blah, the hash browns are dry, the coffee tastes burnt and the eggs aren't even remarkable beyond the fact that they have a butter flavored Pam accent. In all fairness I did not try the 'pancakes'. I avoided them because everyone else's reviews center around them. All of this combined I can't say that I have any reason to return. SOMEBODY PLEASE - OPEN A DECENT BREAKFAST JOINT ON THIS ISLAND!

    (2)

  • Lora H.

    Who doesn't love Cinnamon's!!!! But minus one star for the long wait, the bad parking (metered), and all around chaotic atmosphere. But... these are all elements that show how GREAT this place is. Despite the lengthy waits, people wait because the food is good!!! Guava chiffon pancakes are awesome!! And the Crab cake benedict! People seem to love the red velvet pancakes and while I love red velvet... they don't put enough of that yummy glaze over it. More glaze (aka sugar please!). The service... can't complain, they are all nice folks there but because it's so busy, sometimes things fall through the cracks, but it's not intentional, it's cause they are busy! One thing that peeves me though is that they won't do egg white omelets. They have egg beaters. I suppose that's a good alternative but.... come on. And their homestyle potatoes are the best! I am not a potato fan (except in the form of a french fry of course)... but these homestyle potatoes are awesome!

    (4)

  • Coco L.

    After hearing people rave about this place I had to go and try it for myself. I went on a weekday morning after a sunrise hike. As soon as we got there we were sat right away. There is an outside seating option but honestly it is not that nice of an ambiance. Inside was so cute. The place has a nice hawaiian feel to it and the staff is all very friendly. The menu has an array of food so I had the hardest time choosing what I wanted to get. Luckily they have an option on most of the entrees to add a side of pancakes, which you could upgrade to one of the specialty pancakes for a small fee. I decided on the Florentine Omelette with a side of the Red Velvet Cake Pancakes. Warning: this place has huge portions! I definitely should have split my meal with somebody (at least then I wouldn't have felt so guilty that I polished off my plate). The omelette was so good! It was savory and filled with all the different toppings. Now the omelette was pretty good yes, but the red velvet cake pancakes blew me away!!!! You have to get these! They are not pancakes they are practically cake in pancake form. I doused mine in the coconut syrup they had . . . heaven! They were so fluffy, rich in flavor, and down right mouth watering deliciousness. I have never had any pancakes better than that. They are also known for their cinnamon buns which were pretty yummy too, but my pancakes were the best out of everybody else's meal. Next time I only want those. The meal was pretty reasonable considering all the food that I got. It is definitely a family friendly restaurant that your kids will love. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Wolf L.

    No way was I coming to Hawaii without finding someplace to eat a loco moco for breakfast. My wife's uncle and auntie eat at Cinnamon's all the time, so we decided to give the place a try. My lady ordered her favorite Hawaiian-style breakfast--eggs, rice and Portuguese sausage. I got the loco moco with egg over easy, white rice and sauteed musrooms and onion. Delicious! It was exactly what I wanted and then some. The restaurant has a nice family atmosphere. Very friendly and efficient service. My coffee cup was never empty and the food came to the table with a smile. I must go back and try those Red Velvet Pancakes. They looked fantastic.

    (5)

  • Rita L.

    whoa...red velvet pancakes were heaven...seriously wow! the guava chiffon ones were aite, i stick to the red velvet! service was ok... got busy by 8 am on a saturday, good thing we got there early. had the benedict...kinda small not worth the price. would definetly go back for those red velvet pancakes!

    (4)

  • Clarence A.

    5 stars for food, service, price and ambiance If ur not a local finding this place like most places in hawaii is difficult? u drive up the street and u pass it luckily i got fam in the area that direct me and tell me it is in a small section not seen by side streets!! well kept secret for locals but definitely a spot u have to visit when out here camon red velvet pancakes if not guava chaffon pancakes that alone calls ur name. the red velvet like most was rich with flavor super moist and sweet just a tad too sweet for me but well worth to try. Got to try there loco moco dammmmm good eats is all i got to say, ok ok i know that hamburger meat wit gravy not so hard to make, but here u can taste the difference from ur run of the mill L&L or hawaii drive inn or even ono hawaiin back home in the bay. ok here is what makes it different the loco moco comes with sauteed mushrooms grilled onions the burger meat taste hand made and the gravy also taste fresh made, wife got to try the eggs benedict with crab meat and country potatoes seasoned with onions and garlic also tried a lil so good!!! service ***** hands down best so far on the island price $ yep affordable and hella good food ***** hands down best ive taste so far on this island ambiance **** sit outside or inside both welcoming and spacious

    (5)

  • Diana A.

    This by far is the hidden gem!! We Tried all the Pancakes, Guava,Carrot,Red Velvet! Delicious! The service was great and all her recommendation were on point!

    (5)

  • Andy G.

    Great breakfast place! We had the guava pancakes, cinnamon roll an the sweet bread French toast. All were great. There was a significant wait sort there early; before 8am on the weekends. Service was average but friendly. Overall great experience.

    (4)

  • Brent S.

    I can't speak to their lunches, but in 5 trips in two years now, HANDS DOWN the WORST breakfast I have ever had. The girl loves the eggs Benedict, but everything else is spit out into a napkin bad. Never again.

    (1)

  • Corky G.

    Love sitting outside enjoying their excellent coffee and an order of red velvet pancakes. Our favorite breakfast place on O'ahu.

    (5)

  • Chad Y.

    They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and what better place to have your breakfast than at Cinnamon's! I have been to Cinnamons on several occasions, however it is the crab cake benedict and the guava chiffon pancakes that make my mouth water with goodness. The crab cakes are full of that great crab flavor and topped with a very good (albeit, a bit buttery) hollandaise sauce that is served with a good amount of house potatoes. The guava chiffon cake is as if you were eating the cake version. Perfectly fluffy pancakes, although a bit on the sweeter side so be sure to have something salty handy. The service is great and the wait staff are very attentive and helpful. The location itself is convenient in downtown Kailua with a municipal parking lot right there if you can't find street parking. Be prepared for a wait if you happen to go on a weekend or holiday, although the wait for a table is well worth it!

    (4)

  • Racquel S.

    I first heard about this place from a friend, she and I are like food mafias.. we love to eat and share the same cravings! She mentioned she had ordered the Red Velvet Pancake and I wasn't listening to a word she said after.. I had my own review in my head, thoughts of when I could get my fiance to take me there... I finally convinced my fiance to take a ride down to kailua, It was a sunday and we were headed that way until I called and tried to place a take out order however they DO NOT do take outs on SUNDAY! are you serious??? we were already on the freeway! after that I was very reluctant to try that place, but it was my love for red velvet that changed my mind. So after a failed try we had to try once more so we headed that way a week after and it was well worth the drive and luckily I gave CInnamons a second chance, everyone deserves a second chance right? They are well known for the Eggs Benedict, so I ordered a crab-cake benedict and it was a total mouthism! I did order the red velvet pancakes (it is not on the menu but it is always available) and it was okay, yes I said it was just okay... maybe it needed more cream cheese syrup.. but it was missing something! But seriously if you are ever in need of some delicious egg Benedict's and tropical pancakes you really need to get your self to Cinnamon's Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Tracey N.

    Red Velvet Pancake commotion sources from this casual Kailua brunch eatery. Outdoor and indoor seating make for ample arm and leg space to stretch worked limbs after a beautiful Lanikai hike or a swim in pristine waters of what was once "Americas Most Beautiful Beach." In addition, lots of tables which means a leisurely wait, not an uncomfortable, "I'm so hungry I could die- lets just go to McDonalds" kind of wait. Once seated, service usually comes just as quickly, with the exception of minor moments of wondering "so far so good but still haven't seen our server yet..." but I've only pondered such on a few occasions. Otherwise service is right on. Being an advent coffee drinker, I'm always critical when it comes to refills; servers at Cinnamons are aware of my kind knowing that people come for their special hybrid blend of Kona and Kauai coffee just as much as their Red Velvet heavenliness, as they are always quick to keep the caffeine fix hot and fresh. Crab Cake Eggs Benedict- a must. Of course Red Velvet Pancakes, and if you really want to just die and go to Heaven, may I suggest the pancakes ala mode: this brings a whole new meaning to "orgasmic". Ice cream works as the perfect counterpart to many desserts, but with Red Velvet Pancakes... It's a match made in "this is way too good" heaven. Point clear I believe, try it for yourself and start of the rest of your day satisfied, being nice to your enemies, helping old lady's cross the street, and letting your boyfriend play NBA2K for the rest of the day irritation free.

    (4)

  • Sam M.

    Ok they say the Red Velvet pancakes are the bomb, but I will say maybe they called it that because as soon as your fork touches it, it falls apart. Don't try it. Also, the cinnamon rolls, something they also say is their specialty was uneventful. It just tasted like microwaved roll of bread with cinnamon. Dry. Oh and the ambiance outside is horrible. With the waitress walking around the whole atrium yelling for the next customer on the waitlist (over and over and over again), it disrupted the eating experience. Made it feel kinda ghetto and not in a cool-hole-in-the-wall kind of ghetto. I will never eat here again.

    (1)

  • Barb B.

    We were seated with a party of 15. 15!!! for a small restaurant is amazing. They were so accomodating, I HAD to write a review. We even tipped the hostess, cause the services is just awesome. Ok so my review is compared to the food to Boots and Kimo, because they both are right round the corner, and both are breakfast eats. The Guava Chiffon pancakes were on the sweet side. Not so sure i would re-order this again. The pancakes itself were great, but next time I may ask for the sauce on the side. I prefer the mac pancakes at boots and kimo which is right around the corner from this breakfast place. The actual breakfast plate was YUMMY! Large portions for the same prices as Boots N Kimo. Normally, when breakfast restaurants are so popular, they tend to shrink their size and increase their prices Why? Because they can and they always do. They were generous portions, and probably about the same prices as Boots and Kimo. So here's my synopsis on my rating scale. Pancakes: Boots and Kimo Mac pancakes win! Breakfast entrees: Certainly Cinnamon wins! Services, HAS to got o Cinnamon! They were so accomodating and attentive... but I'd still go back to Boots and Kimo for their pancakes alone.

    (4)

  • Joelle L.

    I've come here on their busiest days and don't recall having to wait more than 10 minutes & I also recall them taking reservations so I'm not sure why some reviews are saying that they don't take reservations and the wait it really long...anyway, its more about the food and service right? Food- guava chiffon pancakes is a must to get each and every time. Other things that are highly recommended are- loco moco with mushrooms and onions, eggs benedict, home fried potatoes (request to add melted cheese on top!), and curry papaya salad. The only thing i've tried and didn't like is the frittata Service- always friendly & quick when ever possible (sat/sun its just too busy to give out quality food that fast) p.s. once a month they're open for a saturday dinner with a band playing (i think its the first saturday of every month and on weekdays if you're in the military you get a discount

    (4)

  • Jenna C.

    I love that in hawaii everything comes with rice. Well, sign me up. Tons of choices on this menu! I would've loved having the red velvet pancakes or the guava chiffon pancakes... but mama is watching her calories. wah. wah. I ended up with egg beaters, chicken apple sausage & brown rice. Which is totally my kind of healthy breakfast. delish. Husband had the nachos with shredded chicken. He is somewhat of a nacho snob, and these particular ones were a tad soggy. So, he was disappointed. Service was ok. Had to go retrieve the check myself & ask if we could order soon. Enjoyed my food... probably better to partake in their specialities...

    (3)

  • Marisa R.

    The red velvet pancakes got them an extra star, they are bomb! They're huge and taste like cake with cream cheese frosting... but, the rest of the food is nothing special, stuff I could cook at home but am too lazy to. I do like this place though because I've been coming here forever. It's funny because there's a tree gazebo inside. The only major downside is the wait. It gets super long so get there early

    (4)

  • Kellen I.

    So my doubles partner and I bowl terrible at a "Hawai'i TV Bowling" event at Pali Bowl. Down and depressed, we drag ourselves out of the bowling alley. Then my bowling friend mentions we try Cinnamon's for lunch. "Cinnamon's?" I ask. I had never known of its existence. Wahahaa! Some of you may shun me for not knowing. I can live with that. :P He goes on to explain that they have something called "Red Velvet Pancakes." Apparently, he says, they are really really good. I was inclined to believe him (not much of a fan of red velvet). So after getting lost for about 15 minutes, we pull into the parking lot (Boo it's metered!) and it's in the same lot as my dentist is! Lol. GPS fails. Me, the gf, my bowling friend, and his mother all walk up towards the restaurant. It's 1:00 pm. IT CLOSES IN 1 HOUR! The wait is about 30 minutes. OMG! I think to myself, "this place must be good!" We sit down on an available bench and skim through a menu while waiting for a table. They have some crazy awesome food. Even as we were being sat by a server (they the bomb btw!) having glanced over the menu a number of times for the thirty or so minutes of waiting AND discovering that the lunch menu was unavailable on Sundays, I had NO IDEA WHAT I WANTED TO EAT! Everything looked so freakin' awesum! So many breakfast stuffs sounds so great. They have like 4+ kinds of eggs benedicts, a multitude of different styles of pancakes, crepes, waffles, etc. as well as local breakfast fare. So I settle on something I had never tried before, the frittata. Eggs, sun-dried tomato, artichoke hearts, and other Mediterranean/Greek inspired stuffs. Oh and instead of rice, potatoes, or regular pancakes I get the Red Velvet Pancakes for a little extra. So the orders broke down as follows: me = frittata w/ red velvet gf = BEEF STROGANOFF omelet w/ potatoes bowling buddy = ...portuguese sausage...eggs...and rice bowling bud's mom = Loco Moco. The frittata was a face value of :| for me. Not bad but there was no "differentness" that I had hoped for. I like sun-dried tomatoes and such so I liked it. There was just not much more to it that was "unique" in terms of flavors or special-ness. If you going for an adventurous eat, you'll be disappointed. However, it is rather good. Do I sound excited about it? No. But it was pretty good. My gf's omelet on the other hand was crazy good! Literally stroganoff inside an omelet with sour cream and potatoes. The only thing bad about it was that it was SUPER heavy. Gravy, eggs, sour cream, beef, potatoes, etc. Nothing light. She needed a really long nap after finishing that beast of an omelet. My friend and his mom had no complaints. My friend did love the fact that his sausage was cut in half length-wise over the usual medallions or on the bias. His mom's Loco Moco was HUGE and she didn't finish much of it at all. Now notice that there is no mention of Red Velvet Pancakes...yet. Hold onto your computer desk because here it comes. Let me tell you yelpers this: Cinnamon's RED VELVET PANCAKES are the BEST pancakes I have EVEN EATEN IN MY LIFE! Note that this is coming from a person that doesn't care much for pancakes as well as red velvet cupcakes. But when the two marry together with Cinnamon's signature Cream Cheese syrup it is not good, great, awesome, or even awesomesausticular. It's ORGASMIC! YES! I PROMISE!! Go on youtube and search "Family Guy" and "Orgasm Face." That was my expression. Literally. After the first bite I was sold. Warm. soft, fluffy, and covered in syrup and powdered sugar, these pancakes need nothing but what already comes on them. Before I even realized it, I had eaten half of the short stack (I was supposed to be sharing it with the gf). If people were talking I didn't hear them. I was in the middle of having a moment with my RVPs. Be sure to try these when you go. All in all, great restaurant. Despite the short hours, municipal parking, and long wait Cinnamon's is well worth it. Let's try and make RVPs the next confection to go viral. Viva La RVP and all of your bad-for-your-health-but-good-for-your-soul goodness!!!

    (5)

  • Michelle S.

    Red velvet pancakes.... Enough said!!!!!

    (4)

  • Abby S.

    Being first-timers, luckily for us, we beat the rush checking-in at about 730am on a Monday as it was federal holiday. However, we opted to sit outside to avoid a wait for a table on the inside of the restaurant. Our table was right near the stairs to the second floor, so we were surrounded by those waiting for a table. This would have been a downer, but luckily we were hungry people that didn't care who was looking at us. So we eneded up trying the traditional eggs Benedict w/ tomato/spinach add-on, skillet, and guava chiffon pancakes. The Benedict sauce was light and delicious, the potatoes on the skillet tasty, and pancakes a little sweet for us, but we devoured it nonetheless. Overall a great first experience and recommended.

    (5)

  • Joanne M.

    After a great early hike on Kailua side one Sunday morning, my friends and I had our hearts set on having brunch at Cinnamon's Restaurant. The experience was definitely everything I had heard about it: -- Long wait (almost 2 hours, and we had a about 8 people in our party, but well worth it) -- Great eggs benedict (Definitely!) -- Red Velvet pancakes is a must (oh, yes indeed. I had to take mines to go, but I was one happy camper that night and the next morning to finish it all) Other great notes: The hostess was great. She checked with us every now and then and notified us when there were some opening for us to sit, even if it wasn't a big table for all of us. Very accommodating. Several options for seating -- you can sit outside or inside. But I think my group scored a great spot inside at the gazebo. Will be sure to go back and try their other pancakes =)

    (5)

  • Tiger E.

    Tropical breakfast something different...give it a try!

    (5)

  • T F.

    Good food!

    (4)

  • Derek R.

    the guava and red velvet pancake were so ono! the guava didn't need any syrup. try the red velvet w/ coconut syrup... broke da mouth! the crab cake was so flavorful. you can taste the crab w/ each bite! the loco-moco gravy was winnahz! I'm going to try the hawaiian omlet on the 2nd round! :D

    (4)

  • Osman P.

    Well, the food was pretty good but our server was not friendly. It was all business with her, short answers and what felt like a bit of attitude. Yeah, they're super busy, but I still expect a little bit of friendliness with my order. I had the crab bennie and a cinnamon macadamia roll. My friend had a half of a papaya (for $4.50!). Everything was way overpriced but tasted good. It's possible had the service been friendlier, I would have enjoyed the experience more. Instead I felt like the server had better things to do and didn't really want to be there. And that soured the whole experience for me. I won't be back.

    (3)

  • Manu B.

    It's what you can expect from a place where the goodness great and the service is too. Expect to wait for a table however there are some times when you think there's a ton of people waiting, you'll be seated next. Can't go wrong with the buttermilk pancakes. Crab cakes.... Next time we will pass. Not much crab in the crab cakes and it's almost as if you're eating patties made of stored top stuffing with a hint of crab. Everything else was great...

    (4)

  • Joanna D.

    Husband and I came here because of yelp, and although I wasn't totally disappointed, I wasn't floored either. We came early to avoid any lines and were seated right away. Yay! Staff was friendly. Food came out fairly quickly. The reason why I'm giving this four stars is because the red velvet pancakes were just ok. This dish didn't really oh and ah me the way other people were raving. Maybe I'm not as big of a red velvet fan? My husband got the crab eggs benedict and it tasted dry, although the hollandaise was great. Coffee was tasty and fresh. I'm not giving up on Cinnamon's just yet. Next time, I'll try the guava chiffon and hopefully up my review to four or five stars.

    (3)

  • Ajie P.

    Man, I never ate soo much breakfast in my life..besides breakfast buffets & Sunday Brunch lol .. But yea, I ordered a LOCO MOCO and their Asian Omelette. That omelette was soo huge! But I loved every bite of it. Basically eating chines food wrap in an egg lol. But yea, I had both plates right in front of me. Call me, "THE GARBAGE MAN".. I was taking bites from each Plate LIKE THERE WAS NO TOMORROW!! i should invite Adam Richmond to face off. i think I would have a good chance lol jk. But yea, if you come here, try their omelettes, it worth it. You get what you pay for :)

    (4)

  • C W.

    Cinnamon's is a nice enough restaurant. I have only had breakfast there. I have not ordered or sampled anything from the lunch menu. They are known for their Red Velvet Pancakes. It tastes like it's from the Betty Crocker boxed cake mix. It has that same texture. Normally, when I hit up a breakfast joint I order the buttermilk pancakes. I like plain and simple. At Cinnamon's I DO NOT like the texture of the buttermilk pancakes. It is really chewy and not melt-in-your-mouth like some other places that I've had it. The taste is average. On my 2nd trip to Cinnamon's, the owner was walking around with the guava chiffon pancakes. It was pretty tasty and super rich. I haven't tasted anything that I have wanted to go back for yet. The ambiance is nice. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I prefer inside so that I'm no a spectacle on the outside. I go back because I prefer it over Zippy's and other breakfast joints in the area. Bring quarters for the metered parking.

    (3)

  • Patrick M.

    While visiting Hawaii, my wife and I made a drive from the Kolina to some torrist trap restaurant in the area. After finding out the wait was an hour and that every other breakfast joint was closed on Tuesdays, we stumbled across this place. I like breakfast, but I usually don't finish everything on my plate. I ordered the prime rib and eggs and I devoured everything. I'm picky when it comes to home fries, but theirs were awesome. The prime rib wasn't some little piece of smutz covered in fat either. It was a good sized portion and delicious. My wife also loved her eggs Benedict. For a breakfast place located in a quasi-shopping mall, this restaurant was great.

    (5)

  • Hina M.

    I can truly write this review with sheer confidence in cinnamons considering the fact that I'm writing this review with a bright yellow Cinnamons Restaurant shirt on. And I don't just use any old shirt from some restaurant! Of course when you come to Cinnamons it's a no brainer that you NEED to try one of there "delish" cinnamon rolls. It's really good just as I expected, it's not too sweet but also doesn't need frosting like the ones you pop in the oven. Another dish that I was tempted to try was the red velvet pancake which my friend graciously let me try a piece, even after I finished that piece she offered me another piece but of course I didn't take it since I felt bad and she was really enjoying it. But in an alternate world I would take her plate and gobble up that pancakes! They are pretty generous with portions, maybe not with the cinnamon roll but I guess when it comes to the cinnamon roll they must like the saying "Don't under estimate something by it's size". I am pretty satisfied with customer service. I had a party of 6 and we decided to just walk in without reservations (even though I suggested otherwise) and they seated us within 10-15 mins. You can tell that the employees here know how to handle big crowds through there service.

    (5)

  • Margit C.

    Yummy...always

    (4)

  • Chad C.

    Good service, in a shopping center building, metered parking on the side. I liked the chinese omelette, and the kalua pork benedict. I'd go with the Kalua pork benedict again. The chinese omelette is good, but the novelty wears off. I think this is my new favorite kailua breakfast place.

    (4)

  • Kimberly B.

    This place was super packed when we came here last week, but I think it had to do with the fact that Boots & Kimo lost its power and was closed that day, so everyone ended up going to Cinnamon's instead. The wait was over an hour when we arrived around 11am, so we decided to do take-out. We ordered their red velvet pancakes, their chinese omelette, and also the standard bacon and eggs. The red velvet pancakes were probably the best out of the 3, the chinese omelette the worst, and the bacon and eggs were neutral. Nothing to rave about.

    (3)

  • Susanna W.

    3.5 stars. Food was good, but nothing that sticks in my memory. Hearty portions and some more "traditional" breakfasty foods (haole vs. local). A little out of the way for us, but worth giving it a try.

    (3)

  • Crusader S.

    40min drive to here, now 40min wait. Ahhhh, got to love vacation. Simply the best breakfast place on the island! Known for its Cinnamon roll but it gets out done by their pancakes! YUMMMMMY! Today's hostess is muthaEffn HOTT! And the food is good too!

    (5)

  • lindsey m.

    Oh my... this place is great!!! I ordered the crab cake eggs benedict... so delicious! I love eggs benedict it's one of my favorite food and this one was really good. The hollandaise sauce was flavorful and yummy. The potions are very generous .. a normal person wouldn't be able to finish all the food.. but since I am a piggy and it was so good I ate it all. haha!! The home fries were delicious too! I like that they cook it with green onions and garlic. yum yum. But the best thing was .... the RED VELVET PANCAKES !!!!!! It's the current pancake of the month. It was so heavenly.. so light, fluffy, and soft like a red velvet cupcake pillow of happiness. The frosting they put on it was good too! They even put it between the pancakes so you can get the delicious frosting with every bite!! Ahhhh I wanna go back right now and eat more pancakes. To Cinnamon's: Please make the red velvet pancakes a permanent item on your menu or I seriously might die. =( Okay fine I won't actually die... but you would make my already happy life even more happy if it were filled with red velvet pancake happiness all the time. I love you Cinnamon's so much. I will be back very soon to try the smoked salmon eggs benedict.. and of course more red velvet pancakes!!!!!

    (4)

  • Abraham H.

    One of the best breakfast joints that I've had in a very long time. The crab cake and kulua pork eggs benedict were absolutely stellar but the red velvet pancake stole the show. Amazing food and highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Kris O.

    It's been awhile since I hungout with my good friend Carina, who was busy preparing for an internship interview. After much planning, we decided to get breakfast the day after she found out the results, at Cinnamon's Family Restuarant located in Kailua. This was no ordinary meal between friends, Carina didn't want to celebrate if she didn't get the internship but there's always a reason to celebrate. I can't think of think of a better place to leisurely eat breakfast/lunch & catch up with a freind. (By the way, she got the internship :) Although, it took us half an hour to get a table, I wasn't a surprised because this year marks 25 years of business for this family restuarant. Cinnamon's motto is "Your satisfaction!" Despite the chaotic morning rush, the entire staff was very friendly & professional, our waitress was extremely attentive & even took our picture. Normally, I'll eat something small for breakfast but I've heard amazing things about their Guava Chiffon pancakes, we also ordered their French toast made with Portuguese sweet bread & their home-made honey butter (made with macadamia nut blossom honey at NO extra charge) & we had to have a side order of bacon. If that description isn't enough to convince you to try the place out, Rachel Ray from the Food Network checked the place out.

    (4)

  • Kurt H.

    I've only been here once, but it would rival as one of the best breakfasts I've had in my entire life (no exaggeration). Like I said I've only been once, and I can't comment on the rest of the menu, but the kalua pork eggs benedict (with the "super combo" - spinach and tomato added) was life changing. Great service and also respect that they carry a military discount. Can't wait to go back someday.

    (5)

  • Faeza M.

    YES! YES! YES! How can I not give them 5 stars, I've been back on the mainland for three days and I've been craving Cinnamon's every. My sister lives in Kailua and she had already taken us to Boot's and Kimo's the day before so based on the Yelp reviews, I had high hopes for Cinnamon's. Boy did they live up. We arrived a little after 8am on a Friday and there were a couple of families waiting to be seated. There were folks busy eating in their outdoor area and in the inside dining rooms. My first impression was that it looked very comfortable and homey. . . there's even an elevated gazebo inside under which you can be seated. . . very different from the cold "decor" at Boots and Kimo's. We received an electronic pager that took only about 5 minutes to go off. We were escorted inside where our folded up stroller fit nicely against the wall. Our waitress, an older pleasant woman, sensed that we were newbies was very patient with us as we ordered. After the waitress confirmed that the homefries are completely meat-free, (they're deepfried separately) Hubby and I ordered a full order Lox Eggs benedict to share ($13.25), and a short stack of 2 Red Velvet ($7.25?) and 2 Guava Chiffon Pancakes ($6.25) My sisters ordered half plates of Vegetarian Eggs Benedict ($9.25) and Crabcake Eggs Benedict ($10.25). There was a bit of a wait for the food but it wasn't too bad. Our waitress was thoughtful enough to split our order onto two plates. Everything looked SOOO DELICIOUS. I'm not used to deepfried homefries but they were fairly good since they had been tossed in garlic and chopped green onion. The eggs benedict were on thick toasted and buttered english muffins. The lox was very salty but it balanced the creamy egg yolk and hollandaise very well. I tried my sister's crabcake eggs benedict which was pretty good but I preferred the smokiness of the lox. And then the pancakes came out. OMG. The baby and my husband LOVED the red velvet pancakes. I really enjoyed them as well. Hubby said it was like eating a cupcake. I think they were better than cupcakes, more velvety, richer, and more flavorful. They don't have a lot of sauce on them but they don't need it. They have the perfect texture. Next, I bit into the guava chiffon pancakes which are buttermilk topped with what looks like two different sauces and whipped cream. OMG. The first bite was warm buttery goodness. They are springy and smooth. Hubby and little sister preferred the red velvet ones but I liked the guava ones more. I even liked them better than the banana macadamia nut ones at Boots and Kimo's. I CAN'T wait to go back for more!

    (5)

  • Ivana T.

    So I heard about this place and I was under the impression it was a tiny mom and pop shop, the restaurant itself had quite a bit of seating space, which is great for bigger parties. The wait time was almost an hour, I wasn't in a rush so I didn't mind, the downside was they kept running out of the buzzers , it was finally our time to head to the table , once we got there our server was incredibly friendly , the menu had a lot of options the biggest downside was they aren't big on letting you customize options, we ended up going with the omelette with hollindaise sauce on top, and a order of the red velvet pancakes! If you have a sweet tooth and don't mind sweets early in the morning with a cup of coffee then these are for you! My omelette was great and the sauce on top really made it something special. I would go back again, but on a day off with no reason to feel rushed, you should try their breakfast at least once and decide if the wait is worth it for yourself!

    (4)

  • Gregory A.

    The restaurant was very busy but that's to be expected on a Sunday. There was about an 30-45 minute wait for a table for just two of us, however, there was plenty of little shop to check out while you waited. The food was delicious. I had corn beef hash and eggs while the wife had some sweetbread french toast with peach cobbler topping and macadamia nuts. All in all everything was very good and well worth the wait to sit down.

    (5)

  • Daniel B.

    I've not given many 5 star reviews, but my wife and I still reminisce of how delicious the honey blossom macadamia nut butter with coconut syrup dressing across the best tasting, fluffy red velvet pancakes filled us in Kaneohe. Great service, 4/5 on house coffee, good prices, huge portions, and quality food. Doesn't get better than this!

    (5)

  • Nick H.

    Been hearing about this spot for a while, so got up early and headed out to Kailua to avoid the rush. Got there at 8, and was seated immediately - we left around 8:50 and there was already a line. We ordered the Chinese style omelette (shredded chicken, char siu, oyster sauce, and cabbage), the famous red velvet pancakes, and a couple cups of coffee. I was not disappointed!! The pancakes were the highlight and were delicious. A short stack would have been enough for two to share. They were fluffy and delicious - topped with condensed milk. The omelette was good too, but heavy compared to the pancakes. With the two, we barely ate 1/3 of the omelette, but killed 2/3 of the pancakes. Also, I liked the coffee - a little light but surprisingly good. The service was excellent, and it felt like I was eating at home. Would definitely come back again, though I gotta make a trip to get some banana but pancakes whenever I'm over here too...:). All in all, this was a great breakfast/brunch spot if you can beat the crowds or don't mind waiting.

    (4)

  • Christa Lei S.

    This place wasn't that bad. The food alone was great, but it came to our table... almost cold. Why? :( I will come back to try those red velvet pancakes everyone keeps raving about (they sold out when we were there.) It tastes good, but I wish it hadn't come to our food cold.

    (3)

  • David S.

    Went on a Sunday. Wait was over an hour because we had a group of 11. They were nice to give us 2 full stacks of the guava chiffon pancakes when they sat us. Crab cake benedict was awesome. My friends had the Locomoco. Said it was good. Huge portions. Would've gave 3 stars if they didn't give us the free pancakes and 5 stars had it not been for the wait.

    (4)

  • Samantha V.

    The food and service here are great. the only draw back is that everyone on the island seems to know it, so there is usually a long wait 40 min to over an hour (for breakfast on weekends and holidays). I will say that they are worth waiting for. They have a great menu with things you won't find anywhere else. I'm a big fan of their guava chiffon pancakes, great flavor! Some places over compensate with sugar... these have a wonderful fruit flavor, not just super sweet. The Coffee is really tasty too. We love taking out of town guests here.

    (5)

  • Tia M.

    ATMOSPHERE: It's old fashioned with carpet floors, indoor and outdoor seating, sunlight + dim light, local/country home interior decor. It reminded me of a less-gloomy Original Pancake House, with a bit more sunlight. The table that my family and I sat at was in a slightly dark corner... it felt a bit dusty, but it was comfortable. It was a rainy, cold, windy early afternoon out in Kailua, but nice and cozy inside. Tourists come here... and so does the rest of Kailua on a lazy Sunday. :) FOOD: 1. "custom" omelette (small portion, which is $2 less) of ham + spinach + tomato + cheddar cheese ($11.25 - $2.00 + $1.25 addl item =$10.50) was ono grinds since I was super hungry. You can have the items mixed into the eggs, which I was expecting but failed to request, so it was more like items wrapped in a flat scramble. "/ something I could have made for myself, but nothing really disappointed me. I recommend you request for 'local style' (items mixed into eggs) 2. Side order Guava Chiffon pancake (shortstack) ($6.25) - what is all the hype about? If you already use guava jelly at home regularly, I suggest you skip this unless you're a guava fanatic and MUST have guava on everything OR you have never had guava on any sort of starch before. -_- This basically tasted like Hawaiian Sun guava jelly + whipped cream smothered over 2 pancakes. The pancakes came at room temperature or very cool (one of those) which was a bit of a turn off. Pancakes reminded me of my own box-batter ones I make at home. I'd go for Original Pancake house or Liliha bakery or Mcdonalds (heck yes) over these. 3. Farmers Omelette with homefries ($11.25)--guys, the homefries are ono. Wish I could make those at home. Nice and warm, crispy edges, perfectly seasoned. Great starch choice if you're looking for a spiced up (not literally) diced potatoes. The Farmers omelette is a safe choice, and I will be ordering that next time. :) I would also recommend the benedict omelette. You can add extra items for a $1.25 each... 4. Roasted and Broiled Prime Rib (6oz.) and eggs ($11.25) - Men and women looking for something hearty in the morning? Meat eaters--a great choice... My brother chomped this down. For this price, it should be this good. Note: if you want to order the specials of the day, you need to get there before the lunch rush before they run out of all the good ones! I missed the awesome choices! :( SERVICE: Excellent service, imo. Friendly and respectful waitress who served us with a smile and gave me new/washed syrup dispensers (coconut/maple) per my request... haha. I had no problem at all. I would come back here again to try the specials or french toast or the benedict omelette... but only if I was in Kailua early enough.

    (3)

  • Lisa S.

    EVERYTHING here is great. Only downside is the wait. Plan to wait an hour at least for service. If you know you have a long wait, you are prepared not to get upset. Also bring a ton of quarters because their parking stalls only takes coins. The velvet pancakes are to die for if you like red velvet cake, and their kalua pork eggs benedict is really delicious. Service is consistently friendly and pretty quick considering how busy it is. There aren't too many great breakfast places to eat in Hawaii, but this is definitely one I love to go to when I have the time to wait. It definitely gives you time to bond with whoever you go with. Bring a book and eat a small snack so you can enjoy waiting.

    (5)

  • Melissa N.

    Hello hott guy who helped us here. You were awesome and definitely gave me an experience to remember. Being from Seattle and my first time in Hawaii, I had alot of recommendations for places to eat. I was told I should check out cinnamon's because they have these red velvet pancakes. Oh how I love all things red velvet so I knew I just had to try this place. I was driving around because I couldn't find it for a little bit and then I finally spotted it. I parked on the street and paid. But when we walked there we saw that they had a parking lot on the other side.. DUH but oh wells.. We get to this place and they had outside and inside seating. We opted for outside well because we are in HI.... So we were waiting and checking out the menu. Only a few moments passed by and the server said hello and said she was going to grab us some water. About 5mins passed and the Hott Guy came by and asked have we gotten our drinks yet. We told him that we told the server but it wasn't here yet. He went and grabbed us water and then told us that he would bring us a free sample of their red velvet pancakes. That was awesome because I really wanted to try it anyways. So a couple mins later our sample came out. It wasn't a sample at all but a short stack. Oh it was soo yummy and perfectly moist. Not too sweet. We looked around and noticed that no one else looked like they had a free sample of red velvet pancakes. WE SURE FELT SPECIAL. We ordered and my girlfriend got the chiffon guava pancakes and once again I opted for Portuguese sausage. Hey I guess I don't venture out much when it comes to breakfast but since I can't get it in Seattle I sure am going to take full advantage of it. Anyways, Hott guy comes backs asked if everything is okay. Of course it was. The food was awesome and the staff was great. I asked him for directions to Lanikai beach and he gave it to us. We had some small talk and he asked where we were from. It was great. Our bill came and we had the cash on the table with the check. Hott guy came over and got it from us walked inside and then immediately walked back out and said "You guys must have caught me on a good day because I am just going to take care of everything for you. Have a great vacation!" WOW did that just really happen to us? We get a free sample and a free meal? There was no complaining or nothing everything was great here. SERVICE. FOOD. EVERYTHING I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. With an experience like mine why wouldn't I. A guy friend of mine said we got the "pretty ladies" discount hahah. i was happy. Too bad I never got Hott guy's name.

    (5)

  • Avelicia C.

    Best place to get breakfast it was delicious ;) red velvet pancakes were Ah-mazing. This is going to be our breakfast place to go too now on!!

    (4)

  • Angel O.

    Definitely a must go. I had the Start of A Nice Day (S.A.N.D) and the Guava Chiffon Pancakes. This was a great choice. The wait was only 15 minutes although it was pretty busy. The waitress refilled my coffee a couple times without me asking and she was very friendly. I would've had dessert but I was too stuffed...lol My wife and I will be back!

    (5)

  • Mark M.

    I was recently awarded the title of Yelp Elite (recently, like yesterday) and I've been sitting here for a while trying to think of what place I was going to review as a celebration. And for some reason, this place came to mind. I've read a lot of great things about Cinnamon's (and some not so great things) and I really wanted to come here to see what's what. My girl surprised me by telling me that she wanted to take me somewhere new for breakfast and she wisely chose Cinnamon's. According to a lot of the reviews, the wait for this place has been devastating. We checked in when we got there and we only had to wait about 15 minutes. Granted, we went late on a Thursday, but whatever. From all the reviews this place must be jumping in the early hours. Luckily they have a nice space in front of the restaurant for more tables and chairs if you want the cool Kailua breeze while you munch. Sorry, no dogs though. Bummer. I guess I'll just bring a rabbit or a yellow bellied marmot. The restaurant itself has a dated feel to it. It's almost as if they want you to believe that they've been around since the start of Kailua town and it works very well for them. Hell, they might have been around from the start but I'm no history major. I'm a lover of food. They seated us in the raised gazebo like part of the restaurant and it took me a long time to absorb the extensive menu. They have a lot of items here that I have never seen anywhere else. After much contemplation she ordered the crab cake benedict and I got the Hawaiian omelette with guava chiffon pancakes. I had a little buyer's remorse kick in when the table across from us got their order of red velvet pancakes and their entire table was in "ooohhhs and ahhhhhs" of the flavor minutes later. Our order came relatively fast and we dug in. My guava chiffon pancakes were amazing. Yes, it was very sweet, but hey I like sweet stuff. That's why I'm dating who I'm dating. Ass kissing aside, the omelette was also very good and interesting. They mixed tomato, onion, kalua pig, butterfish, and lau lau leaves into a three egg concoction which looks sketchy at first until you take a bite. I for one don't eat lau lau. Something about it doesn't sit well with me. But this? This I'll eat thanks in large part to the big chunks of kalua pig. The service here was a little off but like I said, we went late. They even have a disclaimer on the table stating that they can choose to close at any time despite having the hours posted on the restaurant doors. That's odd if you ask me. I've never seen that before. I'm looking forward to trying Cinnamon's again. I just wish they were a little closer. I live in Aiea. They should just close down Anna Miller's and open up shop in that same space. I mean really, who goes to Anna Miller's anymore?

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  • Gloria F.

    I went here twice on my vacation to hawaii, the people are really the nice and teh food was delicious.

    (5)

  • Melanee M.

    eggs bene and nana pancakes! ... this is prolly my most fave spot for brekkie ... love love LOVE the homemade hollandaise so much that i order an cholesterol-boosting side of sauce just so every. single. bite. of my bene has that touch of heaven!!! them nana pancakes are uber yummm on their own --- no syrup needed! did notice on this last visit that the cakes got smaller... but i still wasnt able to tackle the stack. everything on their menu is a happy dance in your mouth... which leads to a verrrrrry happy tummy!!!

    (5)

  • Nicole R.

    Absolutely to-die-for food... We had the guava chiffon pancakes, the red velvet pancakes, the banana pancakes, the crab cake eggs benedict and the pesto fritatta...everything was absolutely DELICIOUS. When we arrived we were told there would be a 20 minute wait...it was actually half an hour or more before we got a table, but it was Saturday morning, so no biggie. They would have earned 5 stars, but we had a weird HOUR-LONG wait for our food to come out. After sitting for ages waiting and STARVING, our waitress came out and said that the kitchen had run out of crab cake eggs benedict - we had ordered two and they only had one order left. No problem, we picked out something else...but why did they wait 45 minutes to tell us? Within 15 minutes of revising our order, the food was out. A little communication would have gone a long way - it's a shame they didn't just let us know what was going on sooner. Apart from that, we had a great experience. If you're willing to be patient, the food is absolutely worth it!

    (4)

  • Victoria M.

    I remember the days when we wouldn't have to wait an hour for breakfast on a Sunday. That being said I am glad for them and for their current success. The food and service is normally good when I go there and their omelettes are delicious. If you've got a sweet tooth the guava chiffon or red velvet pancakes are both excellent choices.

    (4)

  • Simone D.

    All I can say is Red Velvet pancakes with white chocolate and Mac nut sauce. I had to get two orders. It gave me a Homer Simpson moment. Ohhhhhh pancakes! Lol

    (5)

  • James P.

    Wow, what a find! The Red Velvet Pancakes (Try it with the Coconut Syrup) were Phenomenal!! I was also able to try the Guava Pancake (Excellent) and the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict & Home Fries (Also very tasty) - A definite place to return to!!

    (5)

  • Sandy N.

    Unfortunately I have to write a negative review of this place based on an unpleasant experience my friends and I had last weekend. Rather than going to Boots and Kimo, we decided to try something different so we came here. The wait was not that bad, probably like 15 minutes wait. We ordered the crab cake benedicts (I asked for sauce on side which my request was ignored), guava chiffon pancakes and red velvet pancakes. The food was quite delicious, but then the bad...my friend grabbed some butter with her knife to put on her pancake. As she did that we saw a piece of hair in the butter. Luckily I hate butter on my pancakes so I didn't have any, but my other friend already started eating some of that butter and didn't even see it until the other saw it! I informed the waitress and she was laughing and said oh no. She asked if we wanted a new batch but I kinda lost my appetite already. So this is where the ghettoness comes....she comes back and tells us "oh so I pulled the hair out and it was a long piece of hair so not the short groose kind. It was probably just one of the waitresses since the butter is where we reach over to get the foods, so it's ok". My jaws dropped! So it's okay that's it was a long piece of hair from one of the waitresses rather than an underarm hair or worse from the cooks???? OH GOSH! eeeekkkk.....unbelievable. Oh and she didn't comp the pancakes. I'll stick with Boots and Kimo.

    (2)

  • Joy S.

    What's great is that they take reservations! Our friends took us to this restaurant since we were really into Boots & Kimo and they wanted us to compare between the both. I ordered the Farmer's omelette which was very good. They asked if I wanted it local style or regular for my omelet, me feeling way out of the loop of living away from home had to ask what is "local style" shamefully. It was mixing all the ingredients together versus folding the ingredients in. We also ordered a bunch of pancakes to compare with Boots - Guava Chiffon, Red Velvet, and my friends ordered the pumpkin pancakes. The guava chiffon were regular pancakes with guava pancake sauce on top, I wasn't too impressed, but my hubby said that was his favorite. The red velvet was my favorite out of the bunch, with the pancakes being red velvet in the mix and the sauce being cream cheese flavored (although it was skimpy with the sauce serving). Lastly was the tasting of our friends' pumpkin pancake which was my least favorite. It was just too sweet, although you could taste the pumpkin flavor there was a ton of cake frosting and some candy toppings which was kind of overkill for me. Overall it is a good place to check out and I really like the red velvet pancake, but I have to say my favorite still is the signature Boots & Kimo banana pancake with mac nut sauce.

    (4)

  • Jillian V.

    I love how Cinnamon's is close to where I live. I LOVE this place and come here as much as I can. Usually I only have to wait about 10-20 minutes but if I do not feel like waiting I just call in my order and do take out. I love their traditional eggs benedict with home fries and their red velvet pancakes. It is what I always get. Do visit if you are on this side! The service is great and I have never been disappointed with the food.

    (5)

  • Victoria A.

    Kailua, you amaze me. How can you keep Cinnamon's a secret until now?? Seriously. I have NEVER heard of this place until Spring 2010 and that's only a few months ago... but they've been around for 25 years?! I live on the opposite side of the island where good food is hard to come by. So, to take an hour commute-- the food BETTER be worth the drive. Along the way, I decide to use my newfound friend, YELP to see what the hype is all about. All I see on my phone are 4-5 star reviews with redundant praises on the red velvet pancakes and the crab cake benedict. Thus, I knew what I was going to order. Cinnamon's offers half-orders on most of their ala carte items. Lucky me. :) I got to order BOTH most raved-about items. BROKE-DA-MOUT! In conclusion, my facebook friends & fellow yelpers... Cinnamon's is worth the drive, the wait, and the extra few dollars for the full portion; because believe me, you'll regret not ordering the FULL portion when you get home craving for it again.

    (5)

  • Casey R.

    This place is pretty decent. I've never really understood the hype. That may be because I'm not a pancake fan though. It attracts locals and tourists alike. It can be hard to find too if you've never been here before. This place has a reputation for being the best in Kailua but I don't think it's worth the wait. Even if you show up at 7am they ask if you have a reservation. I would rather come here than Boots and Kimo's though.

    (3)

  • eric k.

    Ok... had to check the review of Boots & Kimo to make sure that we weren't going to create a problem here.... but there is.... in a non-competing kind of way. In the battle of who has the better pancakes... it just depends on you.... Got here at 8 on a saturday and had to wait about 10-15 minutes.... no big deal. I think this place, with the lanai seating, is a bit bigger than B&K, but also doesn't have as nice/clean bathrooms and dealing with the outside seating(covered) we were bugged by the flies a little bit. The khalua pork benedict was super good... the right amount of salty to go with the hollandaise sauce... and the hash browns were cooked to order correctly. The mac nut roll was good, but paled in comparison to the red velvet pancakes... So I'll go there by saying I'm not a huge fan of red velvet. overhyped, overused... just tired of the red velvet cake/cupcake what have you. On top of that... for breakfast? really? with white choc sauce instead of syrup? ohhhh boy.... yes. These pancakes were better than any red velvet anything that I've had in the past. from someone that I know making, from little boutique pastry shops, from cupcake places.... whatever... these pancakes were better than all of that... the flavor was just THAT good. I really can't see ordering this as a main dish for breakfast, but as we had it, as almost just s shared side for the table was about good.

    (5)

  • Bradley W.

    Man on man I love the portions back home in Hawai'i. We met with my family for breakfast for my birthday. Of course they had them sing to me and brought a cinnamon roll with a candle in it. That was good. Then we ordered...I had some Red Velvet Pancakes and some of my wifes Guava Pancakes....WOW

    (4)

  • Elaine C.

    Yum. Guava pancakes! Many people in the group ordered the red velvet, but looked too sweet in my opinion. The hubby enjoyed the loco moco.

    (4)

  • Zar A.

    I came here once and ordered the double stack LOCO MOCO and let me tell you... it was the biggest Loco Moco I've ever had in my life! I finished my Loco Moco within 15 minutes and was left with a "Kana-attack". That's Hawaiian slang for "sleep coma". Cinnamon's has some awesome breakfast foods! I haven't been able to check out the rest of the menu, but my friends ordered some awesome stuff on the menu that day. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and Cinnamon's did a pretty good job of filling up my tummy. I will definitely be back for more breakfast filling foods!

    (4)

  • Jenn H.

    Well. Of course as I was hoping and kinda expecting, the red velvet tasted red and velvety. Most of all delicious. They have the recipe down right. YUM! Liked this place. I know why they were voted #1 best breakfast spot in Hawaii in 2011. For reals. I had the Hawaiian Omelet which was good. If you like lau lau, you'll like this. It had butterfish, kalua pork, luau, everything to make it lau lau. Nom nom nom! The carrot cake pancakes were good too. Also, the farmer's omelet (I think) was good too. They were all good. Price wasn't that bad either. A wee bit expensive, but I didn't mind, especially cus the food was worth it. Go and check it out, you won't be disappointed, especially by those deliciously soft and fluffy red velvet pancakes! If you like red velvet you are sure to appreciate how they perfected this recipe! Orgasm in my mouth please! (sorry if that's too graphic, it's just that good)

    (4)

  • Donna M.

    After reading and hearing about this place...I had to try it. First thing that threw me off was having to pay for parking. The lot is packed with meters. Being that the wait alone is about an hour to get in we had to feed the meter twice. It was nice to have a buzzer thingy for when our table was ready...so we were able to cruise in our car rather than stand outside cause there's really no where to sit and wait other than the narrow entry way which is obviously already crowded if the wait is an hour.... There is an semi covered outdoor seating area and an indoor seating area. Because we didn't want to wait longer...we chose to sit outside. Next time I think I'd wait a little longer for indoor seating only because while I was waiting for our food I was watching birds land on the tables where the utensils were exposed. I'm a germaphobe so as you can imagine...that in itself knocked a star off of my total experience. Not only that but if your sitting outside, there are people waiting for their table staring at you while you savage your food....something that definitely ruins my dining experience. I ordered the Skillet with bacon, Portuguese sausage and spinach over home potatoes with Hollandaise sauce. It was good, not great. We also shared a side order of fried rice and of course the Red Velvet Pancakes. The fried rice was mehhh...nothing special....rice was a little too soggy for my taste. The Red Velvet Pancakes were heavenly...definitely something I'd order again. My husband and my son ordered the Loco Moco which they absolutely loved - they kept commenting how the gravy was really good. My daughter had Portuguese sausage and rice. Service is really friendly...no complaints there. I would probably come here again. They do take reservations for 5 people or more so I'd definitely do that next time and request to sit inside instead of outside!

    (4)

  • Noelani K.

    I went for the first time today and i got the apple cinnamon french toast. It wasnt the best and it was half cold when they brought it to me. My sisters food had hair in it. I wouldnt go again, even though their potatoes are good. Its more of a tourist attraction to me.

    (2)

  • Mae A.

    Visited on a Saturday morning for a table of 6. We got there at 730 (it opens at 7), and had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated. We'd heard so much about the Red Velvet Pancakes...so of course we had to make sure we ordered that. Buttermilk pancakes, omelettes, corned beef hash, and bacon also made it to the table. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! And the servings are ample; we had lots of leftovers to take home. Service was wonderful. The waitress was great in giving tips on how to order and keep the cost down. Prices are already pretty reasonable, so that was a bonus! Atmosphere was totally family oriented. My 2 year old was not out of place :)

    (5)

  • Michiko H.

    Everytime I go the lines are long and the wait is even longer but its worth it all for some red velvet pancakes and good ol fashioned breakfast food. They serve eggs benedict, pancakes, omelets, and local dishes. I'm in love with there red velvet pancake, its nice an rich in flavor and color. Also I LOVE their loco moco, the gravy is heavenly. Also Vegan friendly, just let them know. They can accomodate up to 2-20 pple party . Hours: 7am-2pm Daily, Lunch 11am-2pm (no lunch on Sunday) ** If you are military %15, go to their website print out the coupon show this with your military ID** only Mon-Fri

    (4)

  • Sheron C.

    We definitely caught a lucky break..... We went there at 8.30am on a Sunday and thanks to a friend getting there bit early, we didn't have to wait to go into a food coma. They have a very comprehensive menu and a phenomenal array of specials. We decided to try done of the things they are famous for: the red velvet pancakes, guava chiffon pancakes, mac nut cinnamon roll, pumpkin spice pancakes, breakfast burrito & eggs benedict with crab. We adored every thing but the pumpkin spice pancakes (which were a trifle under cooked). But since we had such quantity of other good stuff, we weren't too put out (although I have feeling that had the pancakes been cooked properly, they would've been scrumptious so I'm a little sad that we missed out in that experience). Overall a really fun, cool place with yummy, yummy dessert - I mean breakfast. :) The best of both worlds actually!

    (4)

  • Brandon Y.

    Ok i originally gave 4 stars but i'm changing it to 5... Chicken Cutlet Loco Moco....omg so good. The chicken cutlet is is nice and crispy. Get it with the mushrooms and onions and the extra egg. It's worth the risk of the heart attack... The other thing's i love here are the Guava Chiffon Pancakes and the Kalua Eggs Benedict. Service is always good and friendly. I just wish it was closer to town it's such a far drive....

    (5)

  • Liza L.

    Red Velvet Pancakes...the bomb! Worth the long drive we took from Makaha to Kailua. My friend had the eggs benedict and she still talks about it to this day. The waitress was super friendly and the coffee was very good! They had outside seating as well as indoor and for a weekday, they were pretty full. Cinnamons is a definite "must do" when visiting Oahu. Again... Red Velvet Pancakes!

    (5)

  • Jaynie K.

    I can't believe it took me so long to go to Cinnamon's! Such amazing food has been hiding away in Kailua all this time! My first time there was magical! We got the kalua pig eggs benedict, guava chiffon pancakes, and the special of the day, which was German chocolate pancakes. The eggs benedict was so tasty! Super rich and creamy hollandaise sauce, juicy kalua pig, perfectly cooked eggs, and garlicky home fries to accompany it. OMG. The guava chiffon pancakes were fluffy, soft, and covered in an almost buttery guava sauce. The German chocolate pancakes were also delicious, same fluffy soft base with chunky chocolatey-coconut topping and chocolate sauce. Just go there. It'll become your favorite too.

    (4)

  • Timothy P.

    Kailua is a wondrous place. Lots of food, places to swim, and kids that look like Justin Bieber on skateboards. Wondrous indeed. But there is something much more interesting hidden away in Kailua. That place is Cinnamon's. Yea yea. Food's good, restaurant decor is charming, speed of service is great, etc. That's not what makes this restaurant amazing. Go to Cinnamon's a take a good look around. Old school aunties in muumuus sitting everywhere! If you are lucky, you'll find one with huge 10-inch flower arrangement sticking out of their hair. This is what I remember seeing everywhere growing up. The auntie working at 7-11, the auntie driving the bus, the auntie that checked out your books at the library. Where in the world did they all go? They are all at Cinnamon's.

    (4)

  • Skye W.

    Sunday morning. I get there with my friend Maddie and her husband. 45min wait, OK, fine. We wait, after 45min, they say oh it's another 20min, OK, damn. How good is this place, after 20min on top of the first 20min, almost an hour and a half of waiting...we get in. I got the Hawaiin omelette with lau lau leave, pork, green onions, and more. It was HUGE and decent. A little on the greasy side. The server was unbelievably nice. The food was just mediocre but the wait and most importantly the wait time estimate was horrendously horrible. So not worth it.

    (2)

  • Yuree N.

    I really don't have to echo what 500+ people before me have said, but the red velvet pancakes are a must try. I think what really makes this delicious is the white chocolate topping. It reminds me of a less sweeter Cinnabon's (haha, coincidentally) frosting. My tip is to order a side of something salty (e.g, bacon, sausage, etc) to counteract the sweetness or it'll be hard to eat the whole thing. 2 pancakes was still a little much for me, but I'm not a big pancake eater anyway. And 4 cakes I think is wayyyy too much unless you're one of those nuts who tries to take on the mac 24/7 challenges (it's not even close to that big, but after a certain point, too much pancake is just too much pancake). I came here on a Monday morning at around 10am and there was no wait and fast service. We initially tried to go to Boots and Kimo's but there was a wait there. Cinnamon's has a ton of seating because there's an indoor and outdoor area so unless you go at peak times probably on the weekends, you should be able to get a seat right away. Reminder: bring quarters for the parking meters!

    (4)

  • Jeanie K.

    Loved the red velvet pancakes and the loco moco! Wait was long about 45 min but worth it. It was nice that they had free Kona coffee out while you wait.

    (5)

  • Jody S.

    Love, love, LOVE Cinnamon's in Kailua. From spot on service to excellent cuisine, I always enjoy when I have a chance to dine at Cinnamon's over breakfast. From the moment we entered the restaurant, the host was extremely helpful and friendly, taking us to our seat immediately! The waitress came right over and inquired what we wanted to drink. My guest and I couldn't decide what to eat when we dined at Cinnamon's since the breakfast menu is fairly extensive and offers a wonderful selection of unique and traditional items to choose from. We both enjoyed a "build-your-own" omelet with spinach, mushrooms and zucchini. Sides includes house potatoes and biscuit--both surprisingly yummy!! The food was delivered quickly, hot and scrumptious!

    (5)

  • K H.

    Went to cinnamons recently because my sister came home for a vacation. Nice eaten there before and it was ok, but this time not so good. We got there at a decent time, looked a bit crowded but the hostess said 30 min wait. Wow not too bad right? Wrong! It took about an hour to get a party of 4 seated. I would've left if it wasn't for my sister wanting to eat there. The food wasn't amazing. The waitress took forever and when she did pop by, her excuse was that they're busy. The food took a while to come out also considering it only breakfast. I did figure out why it was so crowded though. The food is so expensive that the customers were trying to eat every last bit of food on their plate to try and get their monies worth! Needles to say, my sister was disappointed and I won't be going back there again.

    (1)

  • Norm D.

    It's Sunday morning and I'm figuring out what do I want to do today. My recently coined "BFF or Best Foodie Friend" calls me and I'm thinking to myself "this is perfect timing to go get some breakfast or lunch... brunch somewhere". Unfortunately, she was on her way to church; but, since I'm so good at twisting arms, I told her that "Jesus is already in her heart, but, her stomach needs food in it right now... I'll be ready in 10 minutes and think of somewhere good". Fast forward. While sitting in my friend's car, she suggests Cinnamon's in Kailua who is known for their eggs benedict. I grew up on the Windward side; but, the name didn't ring a bell so I looked to YELP for suggestions/recommendations. Hmmm...it says we must try the Guava Chiffon Pancake. Done. This place better be worth the drive through the Koolaus. So we arrive at Cinnamon's and we're advised that it'd be a 25-minute wait. I didn't mind the wait because there was free self-serve coffee available. The coffee wasn't spectacular; but, it wasn't Folgers or Sanka either. One thing I did mind was that there were no individual stirrers and only 2 metal spoons for everyone to share over and over. Surprisingly, the hostess was dead-on with the wait time and we were seated within 25-minutes. The menu had lots of options to choose from; however, my BFF and I decided to try the food for what they are known for, their "signature from-scratch eggs benedict". It even says that on the menu. Final decision: (1) Crab Cake Eggs Benedict ($13.25 for full order served with home fries or hash browns) / Super-Combo (add $3.25 for fresh spinach and tomato), (2) Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict (add $13.25 for full order), and (3) Guava Chiffon Pancake for dessert (add $6.25 for 2 pancakes vs. $9.25 for 4 - OUCH). When the food arrived, I was pleasantly surprised at how the food looked really appetizing. I couldn't wait to dig in. My BFF and I swapped one benedict each so we could sample each others food. Here's my verdict: Crab Cake Eggs Benedict: * Tasty but cold. Too bad, I would've enjoyed it a lot more if there was a little more warmth from the crab cake. It seemed like it was sitting out for a while. * The spinach and tomato was a good add; however, at the $3.25 price tag, you'd really have to think about it. * Hollandaise sauce wasn't bad; but, it did add some flavor to the dish. * Home fries were just alright. Nothing spectacular about the potatoes. Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict: * Tasty but nothing memorable. I was hoping for something different. I guess once you eat kalua pork, the taste will never change. * Also, my friend bit into a clump of hardened spices that was mistakenly added on the plate. We brought it to our server's attention; however, we were all clueless as to why and how it got on the dish. Guava Chiffon Pancake: I was somewhat disappointed when we got to try this. I must say, the Guava syrup was delicious; but, I felt that the pancakes were a conduit for the syrup to make its way into our mouths. The dish was 'okay' at best. Overall, I thought my experience at Cinnamon's was A-OK; however, it wouldn't compel me to make the extra effort to drive out to Kailua for the same experience at the $38 food price tag. I should note that our server was very helpful and cheery despite the chaos of the restaurant, so I didn't mind giving her a good tip. She was also very apologetic about that weird spice ball incident. So if you're in Kailua and hungry for breakfast, Cinnamon's is an option. But, if you're not close by, maybe you should stick to something more in your neighborhood.

    (3)

  • Goldie L.

    Not bad. I tried their Guava Chiffon and Red Velvet pancakes with an omelet. Both dishes were equally good, but not exceptional. Brunch is my favorite meal of the day so I'm pretty particular. The pay up front idea may not be the best considering there is one cashier and tons of customer....

    (4)

  • Jason K.

    Had breakfast here and I gotta say this is probably the only place i would have wanted to go back and eat at during my entire stay in hawaii...the guava chiffon and red velvet pancakes were AWESOME!!! I also have the chinese omelet which was really good as well (it would have been better had they had some sirracha though)...HIGHLY RECCOMMEND

    (5)

  • Jonathan Y.

    The best breakfast ever! The portions aren't that large, but they are quite filling. The guava chiffon pancakes are a must have! The red velvet too, but not as great as I expected. I ordered portuguese sausage, eggs and guava pancakes. I love that they grill the sausage instead of frying it. Gave it a new taste that you can't get by frying

    (5)

  • Cheryl L.

    Oh. My. God. This place is the SH!T!!!!! It was SOOOO good. After I finally got my husband out of bed early enough to eat breakfast (and travel out to Kailua), we came here EVERY MORNING to EAT! Thank you Boots & Kimo's for being closed on a Monday!!! We were halfway to Kailua when I saw that Boots & Kimo's was closed. So, thanks to Yelp, we found Cinnamon's instead. We ordered the crab cakes benedict and a short stack of Red Velvet Pancakes. We were in HEAVEN!!!!! SOOOO GOOOD! I would recommend sharing the Red Velvet Pancakes, unless if you have a super sweet tooth. The Red Velvet pancakes were so light and fluffy AND not overly syrup-ed (they put the syrup on it for you). My main dish was the Crab Cakes benedict...they were SO good. The best eggs benedict I've ever had. They put this one spot in LA that was supposed to have "really good smoked salmon eggs benedict" to SHAME. This dish was so good, I think I said "this is so good" between each bite. I didn't realize it at the time, but when my husband was talking to our best man, he was like "she was moaning in between each bite". Haha. Anyway, the guava chiffon pancakes were also yummy (we tried these on a different day) but WAY too sweet for me. Thanks again Yelpers for helping us find this place. And no, even though I love mac nut pancakes with coconut syrup, I couldn't bear to not eat at Cinnamon's to make it to Boot's & Kimo's. (Besides, it was only their sauce that people liked, not the other breakfast items so much!) :P

    (5)

  • Shawn S.

    Delicious food with pretty good service. Eggs Benedict with Kalua pork was delicious and enough for two people. Red velvet pancakes were divine!!! Definitely recommend having the delicious coffee with the pancakes! Cannot wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Gar B.

    Really good. We were in Lanikai for a week and went to Cinnamon's twice. Once for loco moco, and another time for breakfast. For breakfast, if you don't have a sweet tooth, the kalua pork eggs benedict is awesome.

    (5)

  • Taryn M.

    A few days ago my husband and I ate at Boots & Kimo's so naturally I wanted to visit Cinnamon's to compare the two. Right away I noticed the difference in size and feel. Cinnamon's is a larger restaurant and able to accommodate more people which means a much shorter wait time. Where we waited an hour a Boots & Kimo's, we only waited 20 minutes at Cinnamon's. It is also way more pleasant to eat at Cinnamons because it feels warmer and more homey. Foodwise, both my husband and I were very happy with what we ordered. The two of us shared a short stack of guava chiffon pancakes, a short stack of red velvet pancakes, and eggs benedict (one crab and one kalua pork). Everything gets a two thumbs up although if I am completely honest, I like the mac nut pancakes at Boots & Kimo's better than the pancakes at Cinnamon's (that mac nut sauce is super delicious). I would probably bring people here over Boots & Kimo's for the overall experience and the additional menu option of benedicts.

    (4)

  • Kat S.

    Love Cinamons!! always worth the wait... Bad part is that they always have a really long wait.. Their cinnamon rolls are delicious... and of course you all know their famous red velvet pancakes.. Don't hesitate just get it you cant go wrong with red velvet pancakes..

    (5)

  • Sterling E.

    The times i have come here have been really random!! The food here is good. Nothing Amazing , nothing crappy in my opinion. Waiting for a table can get very annoying at times but there are lots of chairs to sit and wait to be called. You can also get Coffee and Water while you wait. I Love their Guava Juice lol. Thats all i can think of that i love there. Everything else is average , including the red velvet pancakes so take your pick on any order. There is nothing wrong with average so don't get me wrong. I can eat anything on their menu and be very satisfied so take your pick and chow down!!

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  • J S.

    First - if you aren't okay sharing breakfast with birds (pigeons-a-plenty here) I recommend sitting inside. I am a little freaked out by birds, so already seeing them land on the tables and rushing peoples feet was not setting me up for a good meal. However, having many family members and Yelpers raving about Cinnamon's, I assumed that the atmosphere would not compare to the food. Our table all ordered the crab-cake Benedict, various pancakes (banana, red velvet) and not much of any other variety. We were all way excited to get our crab-cake Benedict, and at first bite my throat started to swell and I got light headed - WHY? Shrimp! Please put that on the description - I've never ordered crab-cake with shrimp... I don't eat it all that often so maybe it occurs more than I think, but wow. That ruined my breakfast and also my sister in-laws. We both hate birds and are allergic to shrimp. It was our cousins birthday though, so we were enjoying ourselves, except for the birds!!! Can't tell you how many times I freaked at a bird charging my feet!!! Overall the experience was not great, if it wasn't for A-OK banana pancakes, and the good company I was in, I'd probably drop it down to a one star.

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  • brad v.

    I LOVE CINNAMON"S!! This restaurant people try to compare to Boots n Kimo's, however I would rather head over to Cinnamon's for many reason's if I am comparing the two. FAST SERVICE FRIENDLY SERVICE GREAT FOOD GOOD TIMES DELICIOUS COFFEE 0-15 MIN'S WAIT; UNHEARD OF AT BOOTS CORRECTLY PRICED MENU If you LOVE Boots n Kimos, next time try out Cinnamon's, it will be worth your while I promise. Guava Chiffon Pancakes are Ono-Licious or S.A.N.D or Farmer's Omelette add + Mushrooms and Tomato's with no Onions

    (5)

  • Jennifer G.

    Today we stopped by after our hike. The wait time was pretty quick for a Sunday. I ordered an omelette with hash browns and a cinnamon roll. The eggs were not cooked. Had to send them back. The waitress wasn't nice and food took about hour to get! Then we asked for to go boxes and that took forever too! Was disappointed this time.

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  • Gayle A.

    In addition to the guava and velvet pancakes, the crabcake eggs Benedict is a must! I highly suggest making a reservation ahead of time otherwise you will wait a looooooooooong time to be seated.

    (5)

  • Michael W.

    Went here today while visiting on the lanikai area was very disappointed in the food had eggs with bacon and hash browns the hash browns where horrible tasted like they were right out of the freezer and the bacon wasn't much better. My friend had an omelette said it was very bland. Went here last year and had a great meal but it seems a lot has changed.......

    (2)

  • Q T.

    I've been here twice and both times I had a good experience. The first time I went it was the afternoon time and I came with a big group of people and we were seated outside. I ordered the carrot cake pancakes. They're a Lil on the rich and sweet side, but they're so yummy! And the second time I came here was with my partner. This time we came in the early morning. We were the first ones to arrive. As the time to open grew closer, people started to arrive. And a line began to form outside. You can tell this place is really popular with the locals because everyone knew one another. It was too cute. It was a very cozy atmosphere and very diverse. People from all walks of life work there and it was as if you were coming home to eat. I loved it! From the second I arrived all the way to the ending of my meal. If you go in the mornings you should try their eggs benedict with lox (smoked salmon). It's to die for! Their hollandaise sauce is a mouthful of awesomeness! You have to try it! I totally recommend it!

    (5)

  • Leticia R.

    BEST eggs Benedict I ever had!!!! The Kahlua pork was delicious and ever better with the hollandaise sauce! You must try the red velvet pancakes (boyfriend loved them!) and the Portuguese sweet bread french toast is amazing! The service was great and price was right! We were able to stop in right before hitting the beach!

    (5)

  • Josh D.

    This is a place that I look forward to if anyone wants to go eat breakfast or an early lunch! I really like to atmosphere and somehow the staff knows how to deal with its customers to a "T". Although there are so many people that wait in line, the wait time is manageable - the longest i've waited was 30 minutes on a really busy day. If you have a party of 5 or more, then you can make reservations. Parking isn't too bad either but make sure you have some change handy. The food has never failed! I highly recommend the eggs benedict. If you can't decide on which ones to get, the get a full order and you can mix and match along with their home fries! Pancakes lover, well then definitely order the guava chiffon! I also recommend the red velvet pancakes, although it can get a little "cakey", it does satisfy the sweet tastebuds. Ask for extra white chocolate on the side. Happy eats!

    (5)

  • Terra H.

    I've had food from here three times now, so I feel I can be fair The one time I dined in here it was pretty average, I had a standard egg/bacon/hashbrown breakfast and I was underwhelmed. The two times other times I've had takeout from here and it was actually better, oddly enough. The Red Velvet pancakes are good, but I wasn't the overwhelmingly impressed with them. Their Eggs Benedict, however, was absolutely delicious. At first glance I thought it was going to be drowning in hollandaise, but it turned out to be just the right amount and it had GREAT flavor. I was a little disappointed with the scant amount of hashbrowns, and they desperately needed more salt. I'll go back e(specially since it's so close to my work) mainly for the eggs bene, but I'm also dying to try the guava chiffon pancakes at some point.

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  • Jill B.

    I've been sporadically finding this place for lunch and brunch in the past but recently my friends and I have added this as a weekly or bi-weekly part of our Sunday Funday adventuring. What Sunday can end badly if it starts out with Red Velvet pancakes at Cinnamon's?! Everything on the menu is delicious and you can make changes to almost every dish to suit your personal tastes. While most people will rave about the pancakes (and rightly so), there are a number of other standout dishes worth a nod from their omelet selection to their eggs benedict and beyond. All in all, it's difficult to have a bad breakfast here. Unless I suppose you're starving and they're crowded (as usual on the weekends). On Saturdays & Sundays it's very easy to find yourself on the wait list for 30, 40, 60+ minutes (depending on your party size and how picky you are about where you sit). But, they do their best to make your wait a little more tolerable with complimentary coffee and water while you wait. If you have time to stop by on the weekdays, though, it's usually pretty empty and there's little to no waiting for seats.

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  • Lydia W.

    Kind of pricey and not worth the wait. I don't care if Rachel Ray came here. Our table was wobbly and our service was scant. I got the crab cake benedict (half order), but was on the fence about whether I should splurge ($10 to $13) for a full order. A half order of benedict sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? But with the side of hash browns, it was more than enough and I'm sure my stomach thanked me for looking out. The guava pancakes, while novel and pink, are a surefire way toward early onset diabetes mellitus. I had a sliver and it was one sliver too much. Do not understand the crowds.

    (3)

  • Su-Lynn T.

    We went to Cinnamons specifically to try the red velvet pancakes for breakfast one day. We waited about 20 mins for a table for 2 - a little longer than boots and kimos, but there was also a larger crowd that day at cinnamons it seemed. I liked the shabby, comfy vibe of the place. It felt very home-y yet established. I hadn't planned on getting anything else but that day I was back and forth between getting something sweet or something savory. I saw that you could get an omelette and get the red velvet as your side so that's what I did. I got the chinese omelette as it seemed rather different, but I didn't like it as much as I thought I would. I do appreciate a good chino-american egg fu young, but I thought the addition of both chicken and pork into the eggs was a bit too much. It was ok. The pancakes were really yummy. First 3 bites were heavenly, however by the time you're halfway through - you do get the heavy feeling associated with eating rich foods. The white chocolate sauce is very sweet, but I think they do add a bit of cream cheese to it as its got that "tang". It definitely is lighter than eating a red velvet cake though. But I do wish that it was a tad less crumbly because it seemed to fall apart easily as you get into the middle of the stack. The taste overall was wonderful though. I can't remember what the hubs ordered but he liked it. His has browns were nice and crispy and a large portion. Overall, a nice breakfast place. Even though I am a pancake purist, next time I want to try the guava chiffon pancakes!

    (4)

  • Amanda B.

    This is my favorite restaurant on the Island! It's the best place to go before heading to the beach. I love their red velvet pancakes, eggs benedict and if you ask, they will tell you whether or not the papaya is good. It can get a little crowded (it's that good:), so the best thing to do is to go a little early, bring a book or your friends and expect a 20 minute wait. Parking can be a little bit of a bear on the weekends and I don't have any cool tricks for that, but keep quarters in your car-I've had the best luck with parking in the lot.

    (5)

  • MIke S.

    I gave this place three stars because I liked the red velvet pancakes, crabcakes and the potatoes with onions but the scrambled eggs and the mixed kona/hawaiian coffee were just mediocre. The hostess service was unfriendly. They rush and some of them have an inexplicable amount of attitude and the plastic outdoor picnic tables and chairs don't make the initial experience any better. However, our waitress was very very nice and attentive. Having tried the red velvet pancakes (which many people say is the best thing on their menu), I probably wouldn't go back and would go to Boots and Kimos instead. Everyone at B&K including the host staff is more pleasant, the place is nicer and I think the macnut pancakes are more of a repeatable dish than the red velvets at Cinnammon's. If you come here, bring quarters. Most of the surrounding parking is metered.

    (4)

  • Nikki N.

    Cinnamons has fricken delicious red velvet pancakes and different types of eggs benedicts. I've tried the spinach frittata and kalua pig eggs benedict and I really liked them both. I've heard weekends get busy now, but I usually go on a week day and get seated really fast.

    (4)

  • Kacee K.

    Go early, last seating is at noon. They close at 1pm. Totally worth the wait. Try the red velvet pancakes!!! Amazing!!! Must try before you leave the island!!!

    (5)

  • Nick B.

    Holy crap...ok, ok maybe more like "Holy Pork"!!!! We came here on the recommendation of a friend during our visit to O'ahu and couldn't stop talking about it the entire weekend. It's too bad we were staying in Honolulu, rather than Kailua, otherwise we may have had breakfast here 10 times in our 5 day visit. I personally had the Kalua Pork Benedict which I now easily rank as the best Benedict I've ever had (and I've had Benedict at some fantsy pants L.A./Orange County restaurants). But the kicker that made us want to go back was the desire to try the red velvet pancakes. We saw an order of these a just about every table (but ours...go figure) and they looked and smelled amazing. Can't wait to go back next time we're on O'ahu!!!

    (5)

  • Redz o.

    Ok dis mornin I took my gf to cinnamons. We both have never ate here so we wen shoot da kruise to kailua 4 try um out. I had da cajun sausage, eggs, and a red velvet and guava pancake. She had the eggs Benedict omelet with hash browns and side order of corn beef hash. My food was good. The cajun sausage could've been spicier, the red velvet pancakes were pretty dam good, the guava pancakes were a lil sweet 4 me. My gf said her food wasnt that great, her hash browns were stale but other than she wasn't impressed with the food. Overall I liked dis place...so you jus gotta make ur way down here and find out for yourself then make up ur mind.

    (4)

  • Sheryle I.

    Had to check it out, but seeing as there are 100+ reviews, I'll keep this short and sweet. Thursday at 11am - there was NO wait, but shortly after I sat down, I saw a few more people arrive waiting for a table. This was a summer weekday, so I assume that weekends must be a busy beast. Ordered: Hawaiian Omelette - pork, lau lau leaves, tomatoes, onions, butterfish....super delish and an omelette dream Red Velvet pancakes - I imagined them to be a bit heavy because red velvet is never a light treat. It was a little more "cake-y" then I had imagined..like the mix wasn't done thoroughly. But it was an experience I suggest for everyone! Supercombo Eggs Benedict - one of the best damn eggs benedict I have had in a while. Service - I go by the "drink refill" and "dropped check" rule. If my drink is close to empty you offer to refill it and you drop the check at a reasonable time. My waitress passed (even with a table a ten she had to tend to).

    (5)

  • Stephanie M.

    So Ono, can't wait to go back!! Would highly recommend the Guava Chiffon Pancakes. To die for. As were the Red Velvet Pancakes. We got one of each as a side dish since it was our first time and so many people have talked about it. Kalua Pig Eggs Benedict has been my favorite so far on the island, and love the fact that you can get a small order to make room for those pancakes! Small negatives were limited parking and long LONG wait!!! (only go if you've got lots of time)

    (4)

  • Steffen G.

    Am I missing something here? Is this one of those places that has been around for so long that its built up on hype? The food is average, and there's hardly anything you can't find in 2-3 other places within 15 minutes. The prices are average. The wait is almost always long. I don't really see the appeal.

    (3)

  • Page I.

    Cinnamon's is a pretty nice breakfast joint, but is it worth the drive out to Kailua? We got there at around 10:30 am on a Sunday morning and the place was packed; around 45-50 minutes elapsed between us signing in and the food arriving at the table. Not bad, if you consider what the wait is like at Boots & Kimo's! Service was very friendly and fairly attentive, so no objections here. Prices are reasonable, it cost about $26 pre-tip to feed two famished adults (a side order of guava pancakes, a double order of eggs benedict, and a "toast-eggs-bacon" type of plate.) Let's get on to the FOOD... I am an eggs benedict fiend. I was kinda disappointed w/ their eggs benny; their Hollandaise sauce was not as rich and buttery as I would have liked, and I couldn't taste any of the lemon (a good Hollandaise sauce should always be seasoned with some freshly squeezed lemon juice!) One of the eggs was grossly over-poached with a solid yolk. Since the waitresses were so busy running back and forth with the big crowd of customers, I just didn't have the heart to send it back and ask for another one. The other egg fortunately had a runny yolk, but it was still a little bit too firm. The home potatoes were excellent, though (and you get an option of hash browns as a substitute.) It's got a good kick of flavour and all of the potatoes are cooked perfectly through. The guava chiffon pancakes come DRENCHED in the guava sauce and is extremely sweet with a hint of tartness. If you don't have a huge sweet tooth like I do, you should ask for the sauce and whipped cream on the side. The pancakes by themselves are a little dry and chewy, nothing special: the guava sauce is the sole shining star here. I think it would've had the potential to be a really good dish if the pancakes were served warm under the sauce, but both the sauce and the pancakes were a bit cold. Bottom line is that I'm glad we decided to try this place and I did enjoy my meal. If I just happened to be on this side of the island I'd want to return and try some of the other items on their extensive menu--but I would not go out of my way to eat here.

    (3)

  • Ka'ili H.

    Located in Kailua, tucked away from the main street. Came here for breakfast with one of my best friends during halloween last year, which was great because they decorated appropriately :) We sat in the gazebo inside which was pretty darn cool if i must say. I ordered the guava pancakes with guava chiffon sauce topped with whipped cream. AMAZING!!! As soon as I took a bite my mouth was filled with flavor and goodness! I also ordered a hot chocolate which had black, purple, and orange sprinkles on top, how festive!! I love places that celebrate the holidays! My best friend ordered the crab cake eggs Benedict, which was DIVINE! We've been wanting to go back for months, perhaps we'll go in october again! Customer service was great as well. Friendly and warm, something I look for in a restaurant since I'm a stickler for customer service.

    (5)

  • Ashley S.

    We just love this place. We always get the red velvet pancakes. This time we had the Frittata and I really, really loved it. I also really, really love their coffee. Our waitress said it's a blend made especially for them :-)

    (5)

  • Scott K.

    We had the crab benedict it was really good and the guava pancakes. That was really good. The service was quick and friendly. We got there just after 7 am and there was no wait. This place is good! We will probably go back again.

    (4)

  • Alex A.

    After seeing all the great reviews we had to try this place. First off, there will probably be a wait if you go. We waited over half an hour to be seated, followed by another long wait for food (we came at 9:30am). However, the waitstaff is very friendly and before you're seated there is a complimentary coffee pot for everyone. We ended up sitting outside, which isn't too bad, although it was somewhat hot. Bottom line...listen to everyone else and get the Red Velvet Pancakes. These were the best thing we tried--a perfect blend of cake and syrup. The cream cheese syrup was perfect, not too sweet or overly creamy, and the pancake was moist and delicious...although it literally is red velvet CAKE in a pancake shape. We also ordered the Eggs Benedict (1/2 Kalua Pig, 1/2 crab cake), the Frittata (with basil pesto) and the Guava Chiffon Pancakes I'm not an eggs benedict person, but I love kalua pig so I dug that spin on it. My girlfriend, the benedict-lover said ultimately...they were okay. She said the pork was interesting but didn't meld as well with the eggs benedict as much as the crab cakes, which were delicious. My Frittata was alright--lots of big chunks of artichoke which is good, and a subtle basil taste...almost too subtle. I enjoyed it more after I poured some tabasco on it. As for the Guava Chiffon pancakes, they were good. Almost a little too sweet...it's pretty much buttermilk pancakes with heaps of guava syrup. The pancakes are huge--thick and fluffy! I could imagine the girl from Despicable Me screaming about their FLUFFINESS! However, after having the Red Velvet, I more or less stopped eating the chiffon, saving it for leftovers. It just couldn't compare. All in all, considering the drive (for me), the wait, paying a parking meter (I'm glad I put in two hours worth)--it was good. It wasn't mind-alteringly awesome (aside from the red velvet), but I would definitely come back and recommend it to others. If you can, go at 7am, maybe there's less of a crowd? The Hawaiian Omelet looks really delicious, so I'm hoping to try that next. And order the Red Velvet Pancakes!

    (4)

  • Steven K.

    Okay folks, forget about going to Boots and Kimos, you'll wait forever to eat and only get a so-so meal. Cinnamon s is where it is at! The chiffon-guava pancakes are awesome! Sweet but not to sweet. The omelets are stuffed full of great stuff and the kalua eggs benedict are great. Service was excellent and there was no wait. You can enjoy your meal indoors or out. This is a locals and tourist gem!! A must try when on the easy side!

    (4)

  • Dana B.

    Amazing! Love the red velvet pancakes.

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  • Joanne H.

    We ordered the island omelet and upgraded the two pancakes to guava chiffon pancakes ($2)..omg I die!!!!!!!!!!!! So heavenly!!! All of that was enough for two people to share. Not to mention their complementary macadamia nut cinnamon roll was the vest cinnamon roll I have ever eaten. Towards the end of our trip we made another trip out to Kailua and I wanted to go back but Fiance wanted to try Boot's and Kimos....we should have gone back to Cinnamons! They take reservations...make reservations!!!

    (5)

  • Darlene S.

    Cinnamon's and Brent's Deli were our fave breakfast restaurants on the island which both just happened to be located in Kailua. Unfortunately, Brent's is gone, but we still have Cinnamon's which continues to provide fantastic food from scratch. The Eggs Benedict is one of the best on island with a choice of traditional, kalua pig, salmon, veggie, and crab cakes. The skillet breakfast is also tasty and Cinnamon's is known for their guava chiffon pancakes and red velvet pancakes (a little too sweet for me), but the best pancakes I got there were the pumpkin chiffon pancakes offered seasonally; light, fluffy with a slightly sweet cream cheese topping, mmm mmm, good! The menu selection is incredible on top of a list of daily specials! Oy! The icing on the cake is that Cinnamon's is one of the very few restaurants that has its own Kona java blend AND they serve real Iced coffee, not that hot coffee diluted with ice that many restaurants try to pass for iced coffee. Ahhhh, perfect for those hot, humid days of Summer. The great thing after Summer is looking forward to those pumpkin chiffon pancakes in the Fall! Yum!

    (4)

  • Chris M.

    The red velvet and guava pancakes live up to their reputation. Mmm. Yummy.

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  • Ryan R.

    I First heard about this place through Rachel Ray and a couple of friends that have eaten here. So when I was around the area, I wanted to give this place a try and see if the food really lived up to it's hype that everyone talks about. Cinnamon's serves breakfast and lunch but majority of the people that do come here order stuff from their breakfast menu. The lines can get pretty long on a weekend so come early if your planning on having breakfast on a Sunday with your family. I have tasted their Crab Cakes Benedict w/ home fries, Guava Chiffon Pancakes, Red Velvet Pancakes, Cinnamon, and Cornbread. Crab Cake Benedict w/ home fries- 4.5, The eggs were poached perfectly and the yolk wasn't hard, the muffin was buttered and toasted, the hollandaise sauce was good. I've tasted hollandaise sauces that were much more richer than Cinnamons, Cinnamon's was a bit more tangy, I think it's because they added more lemon juice. The crab cake home fries were very delicious. Guava Chiffon Pancakes- 4, These were good but a little bit too sweet for my taste buds. Red Velvet Pancakes- 5, These were the tastiest and fluffiest pancakes. Cinnamon bread and Cornbread- 5, nothing like fresh out of the oven homemade pastries. I would definitely come back again if I was in the area. The next time I come here, I'd probably order an extra Red Velvet Pancake to bring home. This place lived up to it's hype.

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  • Jonathan S.

    You have to be kidding me. This place doesn't live up to the reviews. Food is fair and not worth the wait. Had the Chinese omelet and is was dry and lacked flavor. For a signature item this should be a home run. Also tried the cinnamon roll. Fair at best. Tasted microwaved and old. Don't waste your time waiting for the food or slow service.

    (2)

  • Dani T.

    I love Cinnamon's and always have. Brings back fond memories of Sundays with my family. The red velvet pancakes are like little fluffy discs of goodness wrapped in yummy. The Bakes spaghetti is a classic. I also discovered the cashew chicken sandwich the other day, which was awesome. My only 2 complaints. No carrryout on weekends. Because weekends are now so busy from the bus load of tourists, locals can no longer eat here without waiting an hour. So we wanted to do take out at least, and they don't do it. I wish they had a local's only priority seating so the people who live here and frequent the place, can continue to enjoy the breakfast tradition.

    (4)

  • Eugene F.

    O Wow!!! If I could add another star I would. LOL. (Just moved to Hawaii) To start off, the 15-20 min drive through scenic H-3, which reminds me of the drive through WA state and Oregon, made the trip alone well worth it. Got in about 730 and walked right in and to my table. Service with a smile and checked on ever so often. Great service! Cute gazebo in the middle of the restaurant. Ordered the Crab cakes egg benedict and the red velvet pancakes. The "Wow" factor only multiplied from there. The crab cakes egg benedict was perfectly done. I don't think I came up for air till the last bite. LoL. The home fries were a perfect addition to the plate. Onto dessert... Holy cow!!! Heaven in a pancake. The red velvet "pan"cake hit the spot, came right back around and slapped me good just to make sure it got my attention. LMAO. Red velvet cake moistness from outside to middle and through the other side. Haha. Just pushed down to a pancake serving. Heaven on a plate. Best $23 spent. But, enough typing... Gotta finish the rest if this red velvet pancake. LoL. Worth a return visit. :)

    (5)

  • Desiree L.

    OMG If I could give 10 stars I would give ten stars here the food is soo freaking incredible, amazing, to die for- the best! The customer service is sooo good its like ohana like family. Every time I go here I have the most enjoyable time! Now I don't even want to write a review to let people know about this place because I want to keep it to myself. This place is just for locals and only locals it won't be packed full of tourists which is refreshing! Come early because its like an hour wait to get a seat but it is totally worth it. The best thing to order hands down are the RED VELVET PANCAKES oooo so yummy it tastes like red velvet cake but lighter! Also the GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKES are so yummy. Cinnamon rolls are bomb here too! This place also has the best KONA coffee I have ever had in my life ten times better than starbucks. If you are in the mood for something more savory go with the farmer's omelet or Kailua pork omelet you will have an orgasm in your mouth. Also best loco moco on the island hands down!!!! Just quit reading my review and go already! Oh how I miss this place now that I live in California I can't go which is junk but I will come visit as soon as I get back home!

    (5)

  • Mark Y.

    The portions are good, maybe too good because while the food is OK, too much of it will make even the cast-iron stomached eater feel queezy. I've been eating here on occasion over the past 2-3 years and have had quite a few things on their humongous menu. Omelettes, Benedicts, pancakes, hamburger steak, pork chops, etc.,etc. Most were fair but not memorable. I thought the banana mac pancakes at Boots N Kimo's were too sweet but the quava chiffon pancakes here trump those. Pancakes drenched with guava flavored liquid sugar then topped with whipped cream...my glucose level just went through the roof. The benedict, mehhhh. This is one of my favorite breakfast dishes but the one here is just mediocre. I'd say out of all the things I've had, the hamburger steak and the spanish style pork chops were probably the best. They also have pretty good breakfast potatoes. The one thing that I'll say is not good, is the coffee. Reminds me of the coffee my parents used to percolate decades ago; Watery and bland. On weekends/holidays it can also get really crowded so eating early or after the breakfast crowd is a good idea.

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  • Gabriel T.

    I didn't really know about this place until one of my co-workers took me here. We came here around mid morning time on a Tuesday and it was decently busy. We only had to wait for around 5-10 minutes. I dig the vibe and atmosphere over here. They have outside and inside dine in tables. The inside portion is about the size of Boots and Kimos. The whole restaurant in actually inside a business plaza like building where it has other businesses downstairs and upstairs. They gave us one of these beeper things for when we are ready to get seated. We were tripping out because usually only high end type of restaurants gets those but it just goes to show you how busy they are and can be. We were seated right in the middle area inside the restaurant. Out waitress was really friendly and knew the menu well to answer all of the questions that we had. The staff and customer service overall is good. The prices for the meals I would say is decent and worth it. We tried a macadamia nut pastry which was awesome. I could have ate that all day. I ordered the crab cakes eggs benedict full sized and it was winnahs. I am looking forward to coming back here again to try other things out. I heard much about the pancakes but I am just not a pancake type of person. As for parking, the only negative coming here is paying for it because it is all by meters and metered slots.

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  • Chloe D.

    The red velvet pancakes are the best pancakes I have ever had in my life. Staff is friendly and very accomodating. Try the eggs benedict with pork. It was a little hard tonfind but worth it. I liked seeing all the locals there.

    (5)

  • Cindy M.

    Went to Cinnamon's in Kailua on our recent trip to Oahu! I had to try the Guava pancakes, they were delicious! Couldn't get enough of the syrup. It was perfect. Not to sweet. I can't wait to go back and I wish they would sell the syrup on the internet: The staff was very attentive and friendly even though it was busy. We'd defiantly go back again and again!

    (5)

  • Milani C.

    Crab cakes Benedict is my absolute fave. Always ask for extra sauce cuz it's so amazing slathered all over this delicious meal. I could seriously drink the sauce it's so good! The perfect amount of lemon and great consistency. I order mine with country potatoes which are garlicky and yummy. Every time I am in the area I have to pick up an order. I have never dined in due to the wait. The hostesses seem a little dense and the haole ones where not very nice. They should learn a little more aloha from their counterparts. Especially being a tourist attraction we need to show visitors what aloha is all about. I recommend you check your order before leaving because I have ALWAYS had to ask for something that was not right. Also you have to ask if your order is ready, they don't take it upon themselves to call you or let you know. The food is phenomenal for a great breakfast treat. You will not be disappointed. Everything I have ordered From the pancakes, the exotic collection of eggs Benedict to the loco moco everyone talks about is scrumpdiliumptious!!! .The 3 stars is for the constant rudeness, wait times and failure to complete and order correctly when ordering out. I base my reviews on all three... So order out and head out to Lani Kai beach park. Avoid the wait times and service and enjoy your breakfast surrounded by the beauty our wonderful island has to offer!!

    (3)

  • Helena Q.

    Really good food! I really liked the pancakes, which were fluffy and delicious. The Hawaiian omelet was also quite good. It wasn't extremely expensive, though on the more expensive side.

    (4)

  • Krizelda M.

    Yes this is a long drive from Waikiki Beach and the wait for breakfast will probably be long. Also I remember having to pay and monitor a meter for parking so watch out for that if your wait is that long. I came because one of my fb friends posted a picture of their red velvet pancakes and I was determined to try it. They're good! There is some degree of hype but it's their specialty so why not. Caution though, the pancakes are pretty heavy because it is like a dense cake rather than a pancake. I think a must-order are the guava chiffon pancakes- so just go with company that's willing to share so you can sample off of each other. Everything else we had: omelette, katsu/spam rice combo were typical Hawaiian breakfast faire. Even though I may not necessarily have to have this every time I visit, I enjoyed the novelty of their pancakes.

    (4)

  • Justin C.

    Came here for mothers day and the wait was about an hour for 4. But I have come here before just forgot to write my review on it. Pros: I really like a red velvet pancakes. They are extremely wonderful and you really need to try it. They have great omelets as well. I haven't eaten the whole menu here but if people are willing to wait it must be worth it Cons: If it is really busy and it usually is. You can expect to wait for a while. But don't be discouraged you probably wont be disappointed

    (5)

  • Monique H.

    By far, the best breakfast I've ever had. You just can't go wrong with Cinnamon's! Between the crab cake eggs benedict and the red velvet pancakes...there just isn't anything more perfect and pleasing. There's usually a bit of a wait before you're seated, but it is worth it! Call ahead and make a reservation on the weekend. We've never left disappointed!!

    (5)

  • A V.

    Went here with my daughter and dad and we had the red velvet pancakes, Italian frittata and Kalua pig Benedict family style. All three were amazing! Only reason for only four stars is our server was not the friendliest. Eating outside is a must and you can't beat the price for the quality of food. All three of us were stuffed with left overs to take home for only 34 dollars. Love this place!

    (4)

  • Stephanie C.

    I heard there is always a long wait on weekends at Cinnamon's so I came with my friend on a Tuesday at 1:30PM. There was a good amount of people dining there considering the time of day but no wait. We came after a morning at the beach, so both of us were starving by the time we got there. I'd already done my research (yelp) and already knew that I wanted to get the Lox Benedict and Guava Chiffon Pancakes. They give such a generous amount of lox that I had to take some out because it was a little too salty for me, but overall it was still really delicious. The Guava Chiffon Pancakes were covered in syrup when they arrived and I assumed they would be way to sweet for me but I tried a bite anyway and they were dreamy! The pancakes were light and fluffy and the guava syrup added the perfect amount of sweetness and flavor to compliment the pancakes. I wasn't able to finish either of the things I ordered so i took my Lox Benedict to go and left the pancakes because I didn't want them to get soggy. My friend ordered the breakfast with 2 eggs, bacon, and 2 pancakes. Being the bacon lover that she is she was really happy that they gave a generous portion of bacon and she said everything tasted really good. We're going to make it a tradition to go to Cinnamon's every time after we go to Lanikai Beach. Can't wait till we do it again!

    (4)

  • Nina P.

    Order any pancake on their menu. All their pancakes are good. So if you're not feeling like eating red velvet or guava, you won't be disappointed with the others. Order a side of the Portuguese sausage! When you order it as a side (as opposed to an ingredient in your omelette), they grill it. I have never had it grilled before and it is so good. Somehow grilling it makes it taste that much better! Order their coffee. It's a special blend of Kona and Kauai coffee. It is delicious with milk/sugar or black. Bring your coins for the metered parking. Expect long lines over the weekend. Other than a dirty coffee cup which was quickly replaced and apologized for, their service is fast and friendly.

    (4)

  • Jennifer M.

    Loved the breakfast! Can't believe I've lived most of my life on the island and I only ventured here recently. There people were really nice and the selection was very diverse. Loved my eggs benedict! Tip: get there early or be willing to wait in line.

    (5)

  • Allan P.

    I was never a fan of breakfast food and I'm still not, however, Cinnamons is the ONLY place ill ever want to eat breakfast. Before we even ordered, I was already eating the coconut syrup on the side. I ordered the guava pancakes, I was only expecting it to be good, but when I tasted it...it was geeeeeewwwwd! Never have I ever never enjoyed breakfast so much. Sauce was sweet and pancakes were moist. Too bad I couldn't finish all of it, maybe cuz I was drinking all the coconut syrup. The only downside was I was gettin extra thirsty.

    (5)

  • Jarrett H.

    One of the better local breakfast places I've been to in Hawaii. Unfortunately it is too popular so it is super crowded. Lots of tourists which is usually a minus for me but for this place I can slightly overlook this problem. Living most of my life on the windward side, I was surprised that I have never eaten here. I finally conquered it. My friends and I attacked four different dishes, The Red Velvet pancakes. Eggs Benedict, Crab Cakes Benedict and Guava Chiffon Pancakes for dessert. The Red Velvet was interesting. tasted like red velvet cake. I'm not a big fan of Red velvet. I think its a girl thing. I know its a chemical reaction to vinegar too so that kind of turns me off but these pancakes were good regardless. Eggs Benedict and Crab Cake Benedict were both solid dishes. Eggs Benedict is a simple dish except for the sauce and there was nothing wrong with it. The Crab cakes were very good. I could really taste the crab. I dislike it when there is too much filler but this one was pretty good and creative. The hash brown that came with it was ok. It was kind of burnt. Dessert was interesting. I found out that there is a Guy rule of "no sharing desserts amongst guys" that day. I wanted to try there famous Guava Chiffon Pancakes for dessert with Ice cream. I wanted to share because I knew it was going to be big. The Guy Rule was thrown in my face by my friend so I had to order it on my own. Yes it was big even for a short stack. I love the Guava syrup but there is just too much of it. I would suggest having it on the side. The pancakes very fluffy enough to simulate a chiffon effect and it tasted even better with the ice cream. Honestly its not a spectacular dish but its very solid. The price was decent and the waitress was excellent especially considering it was crowded. I did NOT like the 45 min wait but I was on vacation so I didn't care as much. I also don't like that there were too many tourists but hey, they are probably helping to pay for some of my salary so I can't complain that much. I would recommend that you try this place at least once.

    (4)

  • doug n.

    finally go my chance to come here. went down with my gf.. when we got there good crowd.. was told there was a 20 min wait but ended up being less then that which was good.. i ordered the full crab cake benedict with hash browns and a small order or those red velvet pancakes to try.. my gf got the half order traditional eggs benedict with home fries.. food came out quick.. loved the crab cake benedict.. ( as the workers there called is crabbie cakes..) so it was time to finally taste the red velvet pancakes.. i dont know but to me they were too cakey for me more like a flat cupcake then a actual pancake... dont get me wrong it tasted delicious but it shouldnt be a pancake.. the waitress we had was awsome.. always checking up on us and having a very happy and up beat attitude . we left a nice tip for her. overall i loved it .. next time i wanna try their omlets and french toast .. i will recomend this place.

    (4)

  • Nick S.

    This place has pretty great breakfast, but it's not my favorite place in Kailua to get some tasty morning eats - that duel is strictly between Moke's Bread & Breakfast and Crepes No Ka 'Oi. The problem with Cinnamon's is the balance of the dishes - I had a Kailua Pork Eggs Benedict that was excellent, but it had crazy tons of pork and not enough poached eggs. The end result is by the time you've eaten most of it, you're still left with a massive pile of pork. Now, I am NOT one to call too much pork a bad thing, but in this case, it's really just too much. Same deal with the guava pancakes. Like the eggs benedict, they're amazingly tasty, but they're just too sweet, so after you've finished half of it you're basically done. They have really great iced coffee though, and unlike some other places, they do free refills just like for hot coffee. But in the end, paying $15+ a person for breakfast just isn't worth it. Especially not when breakfast at Moke's is around $20 for two people.

    (3)

  • Jeff K.

    If the line is too long at Boots & Kimo's, consider this place a great alternative. With that being said, do no expect the same type of food even though they both serve pancakes. We ordered the crab-cake benedict, kalua pig benedict, prime rib, red velvet pancake, & the guava chiffon pancake. Everything we ordered tasted great. My favorite was the red velvet pancake. It was so moist and delicious. If you like red velvet cake, you will surely enjoy these pancakes. My wife seemed to enjoy the guava chiffon more though. As far as the benedict, the crab-cake was the clear winner. We've been asked a few times which is better, Boots and Kimo's or Cinnamon's. To that I would say, even though they both serve pancakes, they are both too unique to make a comparison.

    (4)

  • Eric D.

    OMG the BEST Eggs Benedict and the Red Velvet Pancakes were just the best ever!! Light , not too sweet but oooo so Ono! If you have a craving for some local flare try the Kalua Pig Eggs Benedict!, that's right Kalua Pig meets Hollandaise and it's a hapa Haole match made in heaven!

    (5)

  • Malia L.

    Absolutely love this place. Its my favorite breakfast spot in Kailua. However its no secret so expect to wait awhile to get a table. particularly on the weekends. Thing to try: the carrot cake pancakes! their famous Eggs Benedict. yum yum !!

    (5)

  • Krysten K.

    I love this restaurant but I don't feel like going there at all because they made a rule that waitresses cant serve their own family. A big part of why I love going there is to see my sister and to be honest, I don't wanna be there if she's not serving me. Otherwise, always good food, amazing service. I wish the restaurant was a little bigger and less bird infested but there's not much you can do with the location they're at. Who needs Boot's & Kimo's when you have Cinnamons!

    (3)

  • Reney O.

    Although I'm such a breakfast junkie, pancakes is one of those foods that I never really cared for. I'm a meat, eggs, and starch kind of a girl. Howeverrrrr did I hear you right? Red velvet pancakes? Chyeah!!! Cinnamon's gave me a most memorable morning. Fresh faced, chipper waitresses hustled and bustled around outside. The ambiance of Cinnamon's struck me as upbeat and bright despite the cold and cloudiness of Kailua that morning. Also, I think the fact that there were so many people laughing, having a good time, and clearly enjoying their meals got me all kinds of excited to order mine. Red velvet pancakes with a side of corn beef hash and over easy eggs, please? Fifteen minutes later, it's all right there before me, hot and ready. I take my first bite....... Oh sweet baby jeebus, that's GOOOOOOD!!!!! So shockingly soft, fluffy, and yes, the sexiest red velvet I have ever tasted. Based on that first bite alone I give this place five stars! Cinnamon's is a rock star in the world of pancakes, no question. Unfortunately, I felt their other breakfast items were so-so- the corn beef hash was a little cold and mushier than I would've liked, and the omelet my date had was underwhelming. So that being said, minus a star. Otherwise, as a breakfast lover, I'd highly recommend this place to my friends and family.

    (4)

  • Etek E.

    I've done a lot of traveling in my time, but I've found THE BEST breakfast joint ever @ home in Kailua. It's 7:45AM 11/20/11, and I get picked up from work by The GF. She says she wants breakfast @ this place in Kailua, I'm like whatever I'm tired but I'm game. After getting off a long night shift in Waikiki, it was still worth the drive & wait time for a table(15 Min.). It's Sunday morning, and when we find the place we are a little shocked to see it's inside of a business square. There was a lot of tables set up just outside of their establishment to accompany larger parties of 5 or more. Even though it was crowded, everybody still had a happy look on their faces... That's when you know this place is gonna be good. After being seated, it didn't take long for someone to come and serve you, and take your orders. After about 7-10 Mins. the server comes out to apologize that our orders may take a while, and served us a complimentary serving of one of their Signature Cinnamon Rolls. I had today's Special Omelette #3, which was loaded with too many items to list... But it was the amount of cheddar that made the flavor really pop. My GF had The Benedict Omelette, which was also really tasty... Though we thought mine was better. Then it was the reason why we drove all the way here in the first place, we shared a pair of Guava Chiffon Pancakes. The taste was just Heavenly. The staff was very friendly, and professional. The vibe in this place was great, you feel a lot of ALOHA in this place. Most of the employees were wearing their Sunday NFL attire, it just felt relaxing here. I will definitely be back to this place again, and I highly recommend this place to everyone. There's a whole lot more I want to try.

    (5)

  • Vance T.

    Best breakfast place in Kailua!! I have to admit that this is the best breakfast place in Kailua. There are many reasons why this place is the best but I'll just give my top three reasons why it is the best. First of all they the two best pancakes here, guava chiffon and red velvet. The guava pancakes are something that you must order whenever you come here. Most of the time I get them with whatever else I get and share them with whomever I'm with. If guava isn't somehthing you like then you gotta get the red velvet pancakes. These pancakes are also awesome. It comes with a white chocolate sauce which makes no need for syrup. Second is that their portions are pretty big for the price. Their omelets are big enough to feed two people. The eggs Benedict is delicious as well you can get them with a few different types of meat and either small portion or big portion. The eggs Benedict is one of my favorite. Third their service is like no other. Everyone there is extremely nice and friendly. It makes me feel like I am a regular there and everyone knows me. The friendly employees make the atmosphere every nice and relaxing. It makes it a great way to start off the day. Some recommendations when going visiting is getting there early. Weekends are the worst days to come so if you do be prepared to stand and wait in line. I would try to go on weekdays or just go early on the weekends. They open at 7 and I would be there at that time.

    (5)

  • Alyssa E.

    hooo....the people here are so friendly..came at lunch rush...calm place during the weekdays everything on the menu looked ono...the pink highlighted stuff is their specials!! so couldn't just get one thing...got the red velvet pancakes..of course with some...hashbrowns...and some rice veges and chicken katsu...num num..they hooked it up!!! i forget what it was called...but the white syrup on the pancake was ono!! and it just melted in your mouth...so freakin delic!! so soft...and maple syrup added on top just gave me an instant sugar rush!!! no lies...i wanted to buy a t-shirt just to say i've been there...but nah..you gotta go there like at least 10 to get a feel for everything on the menu hotess was nice and friendly she was local kine...good good service and refilled my water...and talked some story with other workers..super chillaxed. sweet cause they have indoor and outdoor seating...there's even a seating area that you gotta walk a couple steps up too..kinda looks vip status...hahaha but nah..overall bomb experience and well worth the drive all the way to kailua side

    (5)

  • Daniel K.

    The famous red velvet pancake was the only reason to drive out there and wait in line. Unfortunately, BIG disappointment. But if you enjoy eating dessert for breakfast, then this may be more your speed. The red velvet pancake was like eating a personalized cake for breakfast. The Lilikoi pancake was a bit better, but request for the syrup/sauce on the side because it was very sweet. The farmer's omelette with potatoes, bacon, ham, tomatoes & cheese was pretty plain and ordinary. Rave reviews, but Boots, Eggs and Wailana are better choices.

    (2)

  • Alvin D.

    If this is your first time going (like me) go with a group that likes to share, so you can sample eachother's dishes. Ok, so the items I tried were: 1. Guava Chiffon pancakes 2. Red Velvet pancakes 3. Loco Moco 4. Portuguese Sweet bread French toast 5. Kalua pork and Crab meat Eggs Benedict I will refer to them by number. 1. Was so good it could've been served as a dessert.nd 2. Was so decadent...it was literally a round red velvet cake. 3. The burger patty was a very good size portion, the brown gravy delicious, the eggs cooked just right and they have a brown rice option. 4. What a novel idea, use sweet bread for French toast! Absolutely delicious. The only way I will eat french toast again. 5. Interesting idea. Was a little dry by itself, but the Holandaise(sp) sauce helped it out. Maybe just a bad batch. All in all, a very good eating experience and I will return again and again. Especially for the Guava Chiffon pancakes!

    (5)

  • Chris C.

    Solid breakfast. Get the cinnamon buns, you have to. Good omelette and breakfast combos. You can't really go wrong with any of the breakfast stuff. GREAT service. Ambiance is good inside, but if you get seated outside in the courtyard when there are a ton of people waiting it seems like it would suck.

    (4)

  • Paul H.

    I always get the Loco Moco. Tried the Chicken Parmesan just to get out of my comfort zone. It was delicious. Service was great even though they look short handed and they were really busy. Definitely my favorite place.

    (5)

  • Dixie R.

    I DON'T GET IT! Everyone has huge boners for this place but I guess you have to have to get the red velvet pancakes or just have a sweet tooth to really enjoy it. I am not really a fan of pancakes unfortunately, and ended up getting some frittata that tasted like ass...some sort of italian ingredients sabotaged by american barf and it looked like barf too..i'll post a pic when i can look at it again....It is...strange. The service was good and the coffee was good though.

    (2)

  • NANCY H.

    This is definitely a family restaurant with a family atmosphere. It's like that local diner that everyone is the neighborhood goes to eat breakfast on Sundays. Had great attentive service and was seated promptly. The food was quite delicious: Fluffy buttery pancakes, savory Portuguese sausage, a croissant-like cinnamon roll. Came out full and happy!

    (5)

  • Martin G.

    Mmmmm red velvet pancakes, free coffee refills, eggs benedict 5 different ways. Cinnamon rolls not so good, everything else was very good.

    (4)

  • Karen B.

    My friend said this is the place for eggs benedict. And she was right :) Was visiting HI from boston and all week we were hitting up the local spots for awesome food. There were many, one of them was Cinnamon's. Im a huge fan of eggs benedict (and brunch) and ordered the crab cake benedict. It was perfect. right amount of crabbiness, flakyness and egginess. We also got a cinnamon bun to start that that was tasty too. I almost caved and got a velvet pancake but alas...had no room. Next time tho! We went on a weekday morning so it wasn't crowded. But I was told that this place is happening on weekend mornings and that its best to get there early.

    (5)

  • David C.

    We went for Mothers Day and the 1 hour and 45 minute wait was not a deterrent. We did not mind waiting... in fact there was a antique shop next door that was serving up orange juice with scones and crackers and cheese but we went somewhere else to have coffee and a scone. We came back about 1 1/2 hour later and had a short wait. There was my wife and 2 hungry daughters and all they could think about were red velvet pancakes. We had an order of red velvet pancakes, an order of guava chiffon pancakes, 2 orders of eggs benedict, one crab cake and one kalua pig. The red velvet pancakes were as you would guess " red" and very tasty...when they were first served, You could taste the subtle chocolate flavor mixed with the syrup. ... but as the velvet started to cool down they would start to crumble when you put a fork to it? So the best bet is to "eat it while its hot" I would think they would also bring you a container of syrup because they do not give you enough for every bite. So you do wind up eating cough cough dry crumbling red pancake once you run out of syrup. I should have just asked for more syrup but I think I had my sights on the eggs benedict. We also had the guava chiffon pancakes...which were in my eye ordinary pancakes with guava syrup.... nothing special... my kids did however love the sugar rush guava flavored syrup.. My taste would have been for some pancakes with good ole fashion maple syrup and a dollop of butter for each layer. I think we will stick to Koa pancake house for our pancakes. Turning to the Eggs Benedict we started off with the crab cake benedict... I happen to love eggs benedict and can be quite picky. The english muffin has to be just right the yolk has to be just right the hollandaise sauce has to be spot on. My crab cake started to crumble and had no crab flavor? The crab was def not lump crab but very finely shredded crab. The only save was that the egg was cooked perfectly and the muffin was toasted perfectly and the hollandaise, it was light not overpowering but did not have a nice light little zing from the lemon juice..but was good. Well for $14 for eggs benedict I would probably go to Dukes for breakfast buffet on the beach and have an all you can eat fest of benedicts.... I know I could down 4 or 5 pretty easily and have room for the rest of the buffet. Next we turn to the kalua pig benedict...this was their saving grace. The egg was fantastic... loved the salty smokyness of the pig with the creamy butteryness of the hollandaise...This one worked better for me than canadian bacon....that is why they got 3 stars... I do also have to mention the service. Our waitress was great. She kept checking on us despite the huge volume of people that they had and all that with a smile. I would go back if I happened to be in the area and there was no wait. We found out when leaving that they have coffee in the front waiting area.... (we went through the back to check in). It would have been nice if they had said " There will be 1 hour and 45 minutes wait.. if you would like there is complimentary coffee in the front waiting area."

    (3)

  • Sky S.

    Sorry, I had to update this. I am a huge fan of fluffy pancake. When I saw "Guava Chiffon" on their menu, I had to try it. If you imagine angel cake type of pancake, please do not, I repeat! DO NOT order it. There is no description on a menu other than "special" or "you must try"... I was so DISAPPOINTED... It is nothing but regular pancake with Guava puree and whipped cream on top of it. A waitress must knew that I hated it. She never ask how we're doing or anything!!! I wanted to flipped the plate and throw it to who ever named it "Chiffon Pancake" But I've managed to control myself. Thank you God.

    (2)

  • Justin Y.

    So every time I go to a breakfast place I HAVE to get eggs benedict. Its just one of those things that I need to try everywhere I go because I just loooooove it. As anyone whos tried to make eggs benedict knows, it's pretty easy to make...but hard to get it really, really good. Cinnamon's has got it nailed. No questions about it. I absolutely love the crabcake eggs benedict. The crabcake itself is seasoned beautifully. It's tasty and has good texture all on its own, but add on an excellently poached egg and a really good hollandaise sauce (in a good amount to boot) and GAH! Mouthgasm! If you're into the sweeter stuff, the red velvet pancakes & guava pancakes are pretty awesome as well! I'm not too into a super sweet breakfast, but I highly recommend splitting one of each w/the entire table just to satisfy the sweet tooth or just to taste! The service has always been nice and friendly here...the servers will always take a second to engage in friendly conversation if you ask them a question. The food comes out surprisingly quick w/a high level of quality as well. My fav. breakfast place hands down thanks to the friendly service and drool-worthy eggs bene! Totally worth the drive & cant wait to go again!

    (5)

  • Jennifer O.

    Ate at Cinnamon's today and they were packed! The service was so fast it was incredible from the order taking to the food being brought out. I love Cinnamon's you get a lot of food, it is delicious and the people are so friendly and organized!

    (5)

  • Tracy T.

    The food was awesome! We went on a monday morning (Labor day) so the parking wasn't bad and was easy to find. The wait for the two of us was only 30 minutes and they provide water and coffee while you wait. Service was excellent as the waitress tried to make things cheaper for us as we ordered because we wanted to try different things. We ended p ordering Crab Cake Eggs Benedict with home fries including spinach and tomatoes. I recommend you get everything!! The home fries had garlic in them and tasted so good! My girlfriend ordered the red velvet pancakes and the guava chiffon pancakes which were to die for!! I was a little hungry so i also ordered the frittata omelette which was sort of like a scramble but was also very tasty. I have to say this is one of my top picks for a breakfast restaurant!! *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*

    (5)

  • Earl L.

    Ohh Cinnamon's with your amazing red velvet pancakes let alone your guava chiffon pancakes. If this doesn't make your mouth water then somethings wrong. I highly recommend their crab cake eggs benedict which is really good, and they don't skimp on the crab either but also they're amazingly good pancakes which I mentioned earlier. This place may be a little difficult to find if your not a local since it's tucked away in a small shopping square. They don't allow take out on Sundays since they only serve breakfast but any day of the week is fine. Also be prepared to wait a while if your going to have breakfast on the weekends since it gets super packed. Luckily they indoor and outdoor seating. All in all if your in the area, most definitely check this place out and you won't be disappointed. If i haven't mentioned it enough, the guava chiffon and red velvet pancakes are a must!!

    (5)

  • Sara S.

    Red Velvet Pancakes are the best.

    (4)

  • Brandon K.

    Service was good. There was a line, but we only waited about 10 minutes. It was lunchtime and the place was packed, with good reason. We came for the pancakes. A nice surprise was the option to upgrade your buttermilk pancakes with any of the breakfast dishes. The Guava Chiffon Pancakes are their signature dish while the Red Velvet Pancakes were a special that has earned a permanent position on the menu. We had both. Our order consisted of a cinnamon roll, Portuguese sausage, a portuguese sausage-spinach-cheddar omelet, guava chiffon pancakes, red velvet pancakes, coffee, and a glass of guava juice. Everything was frakkin' AMAZING! The omelet was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. The cinnamon roll was moist and flavorful. The pancakes were delicious. The guava pancakes were very good, but for me... The RVPs stole the show. I stepped into dangerous waters by drizzling some coconut syrup on the most delectable pancakes I've ever tasted... I couldn't believe how much better they were with the syrup! They offer a military discount. You need to print out the coupon from the website, but 15% off is worth it. Heck, it was worth it without the discount. I love this place. It has a beautiful view of the parking lot! I didn't care. I came for the food and it was totally legit.

    (5)

  • Maranda S.

    Red velvet pancakes were amazing - just the right amount of white chocolate glaze. Will be returning before we leave the island!

    (4)

  • Ryan L.

    Great low-key breakfast place. Went there on a yelp recommendations (we live in Hawaii Kai and nowhere in town to go) and glad we did. The Loco Moco was very good and offered with a turkey patty option. The eggs benedict is excellent - hollandaise made from scratch. Good coffee too. Overall great service, great atmosphere & reasonable prices. Kelsey

    (5)

  • John A.

    Had the red velvet pancakes & corn beef hash. The price, service & food was worth the wait. 40 min wait for a table. A must try.

    (4)

  • Lalaine V.

    Had breakfast here for the first time today with my sister and brother in law. We arrived about 815 and the place was already busy. Luckily we waited just 10 minutes. We each ordered our own entree and shared the red velvet pancakes. I myself got the farmer's omelette which was chock full of veggies and pork products. It was good. The pancakes were a bit cake-y for my taste but I enjoyed them, especially the cream cheese sauce. However, I'd pick Boots and Kimo's mac nut pancakes over these. Also the cinnamon roll was very good. Service was awesome!

    (3)

  • Kristin T.

    scrumptious! crab cake eggs benedict...guava pancakes and red velvet pancakes...nothing like this in the mainland. Make reservations because there's a long wait.

    (5)

  • Frederic F.

    I had heard of the great food here and had not had the opportunity to go and check the food buzz. Right before I headed back from Hawai'i to Vegas I headed over on a Saturday (OBTW, the wait is 30-40 mins wait for a single, longer for a family so DEFINITELY do reservations). Anyways, I ordered the Red Velvet pancakes (short stack), a half order of the kahlua pork eggs benedict, and the corned beef hash. Since I eat alot, this was a perfect amount (although if you go with a full stack and a full order you should either go with on or the other or share with your date). Best. Order. Ever! The pancakes were fantastic and I added a bit of coconut syrup to round things off. Great taste, not overly thick and balancing the pancakes with the eggs benedict worked great. The white chocolate drizzle went well with the coconut syrup; but then I have a huge sweet tooth. The eggs benedict were well paired with the kahlua pork and one of the best dishes I've had. The corned beef hash wasn't the best and a bit dry. Adding hot sauce helped, however, I'm a corned beef hash nut, so I like it more moist to compliment whatever main dish or dishes i'm having. So, bottom line: overall excellent food and either on their own or together the red velvet pancakes and the eggs benedict with kahlua pork are two of the best breakfast dishes I've ever had; but the corned beef hash needs work. Highly recommend going!!!!

    (4)

  • J D.

    Great good n service! Must go!

    (5)

  • LESTER T.

    If you come here you "must" try the red velvet pancakes. Don't you dare add syrup though. It comes pre-topped with it's own special syrup that makes the everyday stuff look like it's on display for profiling purposes.

    (5)

  • Jodi I.

    OMG. Guava chiffon pancakes. So good. Really friendly service, cute atmosphere and good coffee.

    (4)

  • J W.

    Cinnamon's is a favorite of ours. The service is fast and friendly. The coffee is fresh and refilled often. I can only comment on the red velvet pancakes and the crab eggs benedict. They are both so yummy that it is the only thing that we've ordered. The red velvet pancakes are very sweet and seem like cupcakes in the pancake version. The eggs benedict are decadent and delicious. We always order the eggs 'firm' because I find that the runny yolk, combined with the hollandaise sauce is just too rich. The full order is big enough to share. This is a super popular place, so come early if you don't want to wait. Also, bring quarters because there is only metered parking around here.

    (4)

  • Fatty M.

    If your a big breakfast person and your looking for a good place to have breakfast near Wiamanalo then this the place to be!!. It's reasonable pricing, good services and good food. We had their signature eggs benedict, crab cakes and their special peanut butter and banana pancakes. If your like me and don't want your crab cakes swimming in oil then this the place. Make sure to bring change for the parking meters.

    (5)

  • Coco C.

    Breakfast is fabulous here. Come hungry! The service is friendly & attentive in a diner kind of way. The best stuff I've had at Cinnamon's: - Eggs Benedict - traditional, veggie, or both together - Chicken curry loco moco - it was a special version of the local favorite made with chicken curry instead of gravy & hamburger - Florentine frittata - another special, Italian seasoning mixed into the mozzarella cheese made it extra yummy Family favorites: - Baja breakfast - Guava chiffon pancakes -- gotta have the sauce on the side Cinnamon's is now opening for dinner on the first Saturday of the month. It's best to make reservations. Oh, and ask to hear the menu before going. We were disappointed because there wasn't anything vegetarian on the menu and the cook only offered to make garlic pasta. Very disappointing for a restaurant whose regular menu is pretty vegetarian-friendly.

    (5)

  • Kevin Y.

    I have to preface this review with the fact that someone told me this place is on par with Boots and Kimo, which is also in Kailua. I think that right there raised my expectations to a level that was bound to disappoint. However, I still gave this place a shot. We got there at about 11am, so there were a lot of people waiting. I ordered an omelette with hash browns and my girlfriend got the guava chiffon pancakes, which they are known for. The omelette was tasty. However, I did ask that they make the omelette "local style" by actually mixing in the ingredients with the egg instead of just cooking the egg and then putting the stuff on top (which they specifically offer on the menu), but they forgot to do it when they served it. Still, it was very good, and the hash browns were nice and crispy. I just wish they served more. The renowned guava chiffon pancakes were good. The only thing is that the sauce they put on is very, very sweet. I have a sweet tooth, and even that was too much for me. After a few bites, I thought I would need an insulin injection to handle all that sugar. This really overpowered the pancakes themselves. When I was able to taste the pancakes, they had much buttery fluffy goodness. In all fairness, the boots and kimo mac nut sauce is probably just as diabetes-inducing, but the creaminess of it makes it a lot easier to handle than the straight syrupy sweetness of the guava chiffon pancakes at Cinnamon's. I think it is still definitely worth a visit. Just make sure you show up early, or you'll be waiting for a while to get a table. Also, if you do get the guava chiffon pancakes, you might want to ask for the sauce on the side.

    (3)

  • May B.

    By the time I acutally "checked in" to this place, I was already on my 3rd visit. Love thier easy going staff and comfortable atmosphere. Each time I came to eat here I ordered their Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict, never was disappointed. The first time I tried their Red Velvet Pancakes I was truly disappointed. Pancakes were dense and really felt like I was eating a cake rather than a fluffy pancake. This time we decided to give it another try. I'm glad we did because they were DELISH!! Pancakes were lighter and tastier, not to mention the cream cheese syrup! Guava Chiffon Pancakes a winner too!

    (4)

  • Mike Q.

    The red velvet pancakes and guava berry pancakes are delicious. What more can I say about this place that hasn't already been said... you need to try these pancakes... that's right NEED!!!

    (5)

  • J C.

    Experience: decided to go on a sunday for brunch.. turns out.. so did the entire island. long wait for seats (20mins), super long wait for food (30mins), a huge mob of hungry patrons and a team of agitated hostesses. when my g/f and i were seated, our friendly waitress took our orders promptly.. but my first impression of her wouldnt last for too long. about 15 mins in to our wait for the food, she seats her family at a table next to us. about 5 mins later the waitress comes out w/ their food! to make matters worse, she hangs out w/ them.. combing her son's hair, talking to her parents.. WTF! Food: **kalua pork eggs benedict - holy crap! im not a fan of eggs benedict.. but after that.. im an instant addict loco moco - good size, tasty portion altho ive had better.. esp for the price guava chiffon pancakes - good thing we ordered the small stack.. two huge pancakes drenched in generic guava syrup.. never again. Bottom line: back to cinnamon's after 10 years+for sunday brunch=bad idea. the next time i decide to go will be a weekday. 3 stars is for the eggs benedict

    (3)

  • Luke V.

    Best breakfast I had on Oahu. Highly recommend the Kailua pig eggs benedict, but the entire menu is a can't miss. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Dezarae D.

    The best breakfast I've ever had in Oahu. The long wait was worth it. I had the local style Omelette #1 (portuguese sausage, bacon, fried rice, american cheese, green onions, white onions). The portion was giant. I was overwhelmed. When I was finished the waitress asked me if I wanted a box. I said no thank you then she patted me on the back and said "you did a really good job on that". I think I gained 10 pounds. My friends had the Crab Eggs Benedict, which was delicious. Can't wait to go back next time I'm on the Island.

    (5)

  • Emily B.

    Cinnamon's is just plain delightful. Food is fantastic, the ambiance is so charming, and the service is wonderful. Can't believe I lived on this side for a year before finding out about this place! I've been here a couple times now for breakfast and I would go every weekend if I could, despite the somewhat long wait you can run into. Like everyone says, both the guava and red velvet pancakes are amazing, but very sweet and dessert-y, so if you're like me and can eat cookies and donuts for breakfast, you'll dig them, otherwise, it might be kinda overkill. You can order a side of special pancakes with the options that come with the plain ones, for a small extra charge. When it comes to breakfast, I love me some B&K's, but this place is just so unique. You're also not shoulder-to-shoulder with a busload of tourists when you come there. And I love how cute everything is, the courtyard seating, the indoor gazebo, the quirky decor... and the staff are equally cheery and endearing. They genuinely seem to enjoy working there. As you can see on the front door, many of them have been working there for over a decade! I really think that's saying something. You can't go wrong with Cinnamon's.

    (5)

  • Randi S.

    The wait is about an hour and half, I had no problem waiting. The girl working reception or booth was very sassy. I asked her how many people before me and she gave me a look like "do u really want me to count?" and she asked me that exact question! No duh I want you to count! She set my mood for the rest of my visit here. Boo! But I must admit the food is great. The meal could have been better but the worker is not professional.

    (2)

  • pirateninja a.

    I don't understand why this place was so crowded. Aside from the crowd and the one hour wait, the food was subpar, bland and tasted like paper covered in cheese, wait thats more tasty, I believe it tasted like toilet paper soaking in cheesy spoiled milk sauce. I was less pleased with the tasteless chucks of candian bacon in my eggs. I have tasted candian bacon and THAT is not candian bacon. This place was simply crap and expensive. service was slow as hell and barely saw any of the waitress. Not to mention it was DIRTY. I think the long wait for ok/bland crap food makes it NOT WORTH it. But at least they weren't CRAP service like Shukudo where they forgot your orders and charge your for their mistakes.

    (2)

  • A T.

    The guava pancake is to die for! We stayed in Waikiki and I was hoping that we rented a car so we can eat here everyday! There is a gentleman here that eats his breakfast every single morning , ordering the same thing everyday, for the last 17 years (Owner told us) ... oh btw I also bought their own Kona Coffee (beans and ground) - i think they are flavorful!

    (5)

  • Samuel M.

    I went with my friend to Cinnamon's in Kailua for the Red Velvet Pancakes for breakfast...HANDS DOWN THE BEST BREAKFAST EVER!! Great service, and the best pancakes I have had!

    (5)

  • Bill T.

    I'm not a breakfast eater. In fact, I rarely even eat lunch. My friend Paul who was visiting recently from Boston however, requires breakfast. We found out about this restaurant from a new neighbor of mine on Paul's last day here. After eating there, we were both really glad we'd not found out about it earlier in his trip. We'd have been there every day, and it's not good for the diet. Paul had a breakfast burrito, which was huge, and which he said was excellent. I just had 2 sides, cornbread and link sausages. Both were good. it was a good size piece of cornbread (but honestly, I think the grilled cornbread at Zippy's was better). Good cornbread doesn't require butter, and certainly not jelly which seems to always be served with it. Our waitress though brought out a good size dollop of what she called their homemade, honey, mac-nut butter (I think that's right). It was wonderful. I'll admit to eating 1/2 of my cornbread with that butter on it. I can't say much more about the food because so far that's been my only visit, however, there's more here to praise. The open air seating in the courtyard was a huge plus for me. I love being outside. It was clean, not overcrowded, not noisy. It was very comfortable. Our waitress was great. She was very friendly, and even though this was our first time there, I felt like I was being treated like a regular. She actually reminded me a bit of Suzanne Pleshette. I have another breakfast-eating friend coming into town in a couple of weeks. I've already told him about this place. He's looking forward to it. So am I.

    (4)

  • Marie A.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the food here...it never fails to make my tummy happy!!! I could decide between the guava chiffon and red velvet pancakes, but I didn't have to they have an option now where you can one of each!!!! Yay!! And Yum!!! The place is clean, the people are friendly, and the food amazing...

    (5)

  • Stevie L.

    Excellent, rich breakfast.

    (5)

  • Heidi B.

    awesome breakfast... whether you get the pancakes or a skillet breakfast. super nice and friendly staff... one of my favorite places for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Jay F.

    Cinnamons was always a "backup plan" if Boots n Kimos were too busy. A good backup it was. Kinda like Steve Young to Joe Montana. LoL. Ok, now onto the review. Everyone was raving about the Red Velvet Pancakes so I decided to go with that. It was a little dry to be honest but other than that it tasted pretty good. Would I order it again, probably not. Luckily we ordered the Guava chiffon pancakes too. Now that was tasty, I'm not a real fan of guava but this was a good choice. I would recommend this instead of the Red Velvet. What I do highly recommend is the crab caked eggs benedict! I do not normally order eggs benedict in fact this is the first time I've ever ordered eggs benedict from a Restaurant unless served on a buffet line. But I must say, this was an excellent choice!!! Crab cakes was tasty and the eggs benedict complimented the sweet crab meat. DEFINITELY add this to your must try menu. Overall service was excellent and friendly. I do suggest that you go early or make reservations or you will be waiting for a minute. All in all, this was a great place to have breakfast and would surely come back again. Enjoy...

    (3)

  • Czarina A.

    It was a Monday morning "where-to-go-to-breakfast" decision between Boots' & Kimos or Cinnamons... clearly with the feedback and ratings on Yelp, Cinnamon's won. Unfortunately, it was NOT what I had expected at all. It lacked the "oomph" that I was craving for from a breakfast establishment that would have been rated likewise. Here is what my order consisted of: 1. Cinnamon Roll: Yeah, so it may remind some of you of those frozen Pillsbury cinnamon rolls but I can guarantee that it's even better. I truly enjoyed its' flaky, homemade crust. It was not doughy, like Cinnabuns and it contained the right amount of cinnamon and glaze to make it absolutely delish! 2. Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict: Probably the best entree item that I ate here. The hollandaise sauce is homemade and the texture of the Kalua Pork and the seasoning was just about right. 3. Crabcake Eggs Benedict: One word... YUCK. I'm a crab eater and I L-O-V-E crab cakes, but for some reason my palate just would not savor the crab cake, eggs, and hollandaise sauce combo at all. 4. Corned Beef Hash: Very hashy... lol! The first few min were okay as the outside was slightly toasted, but after that, it just looked like a plate full of mush. Taste wise, it was okay. I've tasted better; I just wish it would have "looked" as good as it tasted. 5. Guava Chiffon Pancakes: BEWARE as they will recommend it highly, yet I don't think highly of it at all. It was a plate-full of soft, doughy pancakes smothered in guava syrup (which is actually okay on its' own) and topped off with what tasted like (and I'm pretty sure it was) can-ready Reddi-Whip whipped cream. Lol! It was okay, but nothing that I would go back for. All in all, the food was okay but not something that I would drive all the way down to Kailua. Service however, was highly exceptional!!! Everyone, from the hostess to our waitress even our bus boy, made us feel welcomed like you were going to your aunts' for breakfast on a Sunday morn.

    (2)

  • Misty M.

    How I lived in Hawaii for my first 18 years without ever visiting Cinnamon's I'll never know. I recently had breakfast here and was really pleased by the absolutely delicious food, the friendly service and the reasonable prices. We first tried to visit Boots and Kimo's, but the line was already out the door at 8:30 in the morning! My friend had a flight to catch, so waiting in that line was out of the question. My friend (a native Kailua-n) then suggested Cinnamon's. Cinnamon's to the rescue! There was a bit of a wait here also, but we were in in about 10 minutes. My friend decided to make her own omelette and add a few sides, and our waitress pointed out a special of the day that was similar but would cost less than everything she had ordered. Already, I liked this woman. The omelette--one of their "smaller" portions--was still pretty sizeable and was really yummy, and their hash browns were nice and crunchy. I ordered the "Start of a Nice Day" (or S.A.N.D.) with (extra crispy) bacon and requested banana pancakes instead of plain. I love me some crispy bacon, and this was exactly what I wanted. The pancakes were soft and fluffy and were perfect with coconut syrup. But, I've saved the best for last. My boyfriend ordered the guava chiffon pancakes. Oh. my. God. These were so good that I pretty much almost died when I took a bite. Creamy. Sugary, Guava-y. Heaven on a plate. I REALLY, REALLY wished that I had ordered these. Even their iced coffee was better than most places. Our waitress was a sweetheart and put a rush on everything when we told her that my friend had to make a flight. Can't say enough great things about this place!

    (4)

  • Michelle F.

    5 stars hands down! Thank you Yelp for the recommendation. We came here on Memorial Day & the wait was about 20 minutes (not bad compared to Boots & Kimos). The hostesses were very friendly & our server was awesome. She always had a smile on her face & was very happy. I've never seen someone so happy as a server. I really felt the "aloha spirit" with her. Food was DELICIOUS!! Like what everyone said...the Red Velvet Pancakes were GOOD. I hope they keep it on their menu. My best friend doesn't like pancakes & he was all over the red velvet ones. It wasn't too sweet & it tasted just right. I also got the Hawaiian omelet which had kailua pork, eggs & some other stuff. It was so good.... I left Cinnamons with a smile on my face & with a satisfied belly. I definitely be back here!!

    (5)

  • Kari P.

    If it weren't for the pancakes, I'd give them three stars only because the server had gotten my order wrong... (pancakes were ordered by my other family members)... However, the pancakes alone is well worth it. Go and eat breakfast and order some pancakes... If you haven't had red velvet pancakes, then take a ride to Cinnamon's and go treat yourself to some. You won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Laramie G.

    Friend and I split the kaulua pork eggs benedict and the crabcake eggs benedict and it was delicious!!! The waitress kept telling us how great the coffee was and she was not lying. Second time I went i got the griddle scramble or something -- still, the best was the kaulua pork benedict. yum!

    (4)

  • Kasi S.

    Crab cake eggs benedict and guava chiffon pancakes are all you need! So yummy, a bit overpriced, but definitely a good place to splurge once in awhile. Parking can get crazy on weekends, and they close early. Good breakfast/brunch place on the windward side!

    (4)

  • Anne W.

    Let me start by saying that I really wanted to love this place. I read the great reviews and was stoked to hear Rachel Ray stopped by. But alas, YELP is not always all knowing. Yes Sat morning was packed but then we were seated in the courtyard surrounded by people waiting to be seated. To make matters worse, this woman was practically standing on top of me the whole time I ate. I bumped my head into her back a few times which pissed me off enough to say something. Eh move sista! Right?!?!? Wrong. The coffee was horrible, who said that stuff what good? I couldn't stomach whateva that stuff was. I mean shoots, this is Hawaii, get some good local kine. Anyways, as for the food, the corn beef hash which is my tipping point tasted like a dead pig. I only ate one little bite before I boxed it up kindly and sucked the situation up with my lovely homefries. Nothing special about them either. Anyways, I won't be going back there unless they simplify the menu and get better coffee. Oh and consider getting rid of that outside seating. Go back to basics and I shall return. I am a serious breakfast gal!

    (1)

  • Mel R.

    Easily one of the best restaurants in all of HI! I used to live in Oahu for almost a year, and I used to come here all the time. Their service is probably the best I've encountered in all of HI, and they're red velvet pancakes are easily one of the best things I have ever eaten! I can't wait to come back in Jan, Cinnamons will be my first stop!

    (5)

  • Jennifer H.

    The best homecooking you'll find at a restaurant! Loved this place ever since we moved when I was little and it holds a special place in my heart of favorite places to eat. You know it's a good day when you run into either Carsie, Puna or Cricket there too! This place is filled with friendly faces that will definitely feel like you're visiting an old family friend. We used to go every Thursday/Friday for dinner but they've done away with their dinners but they recently brought back the dinner for First Fridays. Not sure if they're still doing it but definitely go for dinner if you've missed their brunch hours. My personal favorites are the shrimp scampi, eggs benedict, omelettes, pancakes, sauteed mushrooms and OF COURSE the Chocolate Mocha Cake. I always go there for AT LEAST the cake. I need to learn how to make that because that is the best chocolate mocha cake I've ever had. The brunch hours are usually crazy and it's filled with people waiting to get their Cinnamon's fixed. It's definitely a family dining place and you'll find families have been going there for decades (just like us). The waitstaff is typically quick and the food is fresh from the kitchen. Sooo DELISH! You really can't go wrong with this place! They have food for everybody, they even have liver and onions (my mom's favorite) so you know they have all you could want. It's tucked away from the main Kailua busyways so make sure you know where McDonalds in Kailua is and it'll be easy to find it after that.

    (5)

  • Marc A.

    I loved the Kailua pork Benedict, good coffee good service. I stopped in by chance, and went back two days later, I was hooked! Give cinnamon's a try. Its hidden away in a shopping center, so map it on your phone, and kep your eyes peeled for this local gem.

    (5)

  • Christine A.

    I hate being the debbie downer but I really think this place is a little overrated. We were very excited to try this place out and left feeling like we ate at an average brunch place. They told us it would be a 30 minute wait, it turned out to be a 60 minute wait. What is the big deal about the red velvet pancakes? They just tasted like regular red velvet cupcakes and were really dry. Cinnamon roll was way too heavy and rich. Just your average loco moco. The scambled eggs were tasteless. There is only 1 public bathroom outside and it was nasty. The pros: we were seated indoors and the tables/decor was really cute. Friendly server, the one with the Hello Kitty tattoo lol.

    (3)

  • Stacy P.

    I'm not sure how I feel about this place. I was excited when I read the other Yelp reviews, but the Saturday brunch service when I went here was extremely disappointing. I did love the Red Velvet pancakes, but everything else was mediocre or less than mediocre, with the exception of Honey's Homemade Honey butter made with Macadamia Nut Blossom Honey. THIS IS A MUST-ORDER! It's free, but you have to ask for it. It's a delicious creamy butter (like smooth almond butter consistency) but the macadamia nut flavor radiates like nothing ever tasted before! So delicious; we even asked for a little to-go container to take it home. If you come here, you must ask for it! Other than that, we came starving after swimming at beautiful Lanikai, and only waited a couple minutes to be seated (party of five). The outdoor, but shaded seating is a little weird, kinda situated in the plaza of a tiny shopping center. The stores around were closed, but I wonder how it is during the weekdays. Tons of little birds fly around you while you're eating. There is only metered parking in the lot next to the restaurant and street parking on the other side. The waitress said cops frequent the lot, so be sure to pay the meter if necessary. We waited 45 minutes for our order, which was way too long to wait. My place setting had a dirty spoon and I also was served a water cup with lipstick on it, NOT MINE -- which was completely disgusting. The red velvet pancakes were a must-try -- very soft and tasy, but so soft the consistency made me think that they just took red velvet cake batter and made pancakes with them. They completely fell apart when picking them up from the plate. They also stuck to each other like moist cake slices would. No doubt they were delicious with their sweet whipped cream on top. No added syrup necessary. The guava chiffon pancakes were not chiffon or soft or fluffier than others. Just as Sky S. reviewed, it was a normal pancake with guava sauce on top. No guava infused in the pancake. Not sure why Cinnamon's highly recommends this pancake, because it wasn't that great. We also shared a grilled Mahi Mahi plate with eggs and hashbrowns. Nothing special here. The Mahi Mahi was a really dry piece and was already cold while we devoured our pancakes amidst our hunger. The waitress also didn't check in with us at all, and it was hard to get a new spoon and water cup because she never was there. Also, when we kept asking about our order she kept telling us, "They haven't made it yet" or "It's next up" causing us to add more money to our meter. We only went here to avoid the long wait at Boots and Kimo's, but still had to wait a long time for less than mediocre service. The RV pancakes and the homemade butter were the best things. Everything else made us regret going there.

    (2)

  • Marvine M.

    Yeah the wait can be excruciatingly long; especially when you're starving. But I absolutely LOVE the Red Velvet Pancakes. They are my FAVE FAVE FAVE. I am a Red Velvet FANATIC. And pretty much love Red Velvet ANYTHING. So you can imagine I am quite picky. These Red Velvet Pancakes MELT IN YOUR MOUTH. And are better than most Red Velvet CUPCAKES I've eaten here on the Island. The white chocolate sauce that's on the pancakes is DELICIOUS too. What we usually do when we go there for breakfast, is order an omelet, add the Red Velvet Pancakes as a "premium" side and then a side order of rice. It costs less to do it this way then to order a short stack of Red Velvet Pancakes and then the omelet combo separately. Their coffee is also very YUMMY. I am also a Starbuck's DIEHARD and I like Cinnamon's coffee BETTER than my daily Pike Roast. (:

    (5)

  • Dana B.

    We were lucky enough to show up for breakfast and not have a wait (it was a Wednesday). We were seated promptly and our waitress came right over and helped us out. The husband ordered the eggs Benedict and I ordered the Frittata with the basil pesto. I got a few bites of my husband's traditional eggs Benedict and it was quite good. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was spot on. I wasn't as happy with my food, but I believe it was a case of ordering the wrong thing. I was thinking my dish would have been eggier but it had way more veggies than egg. The frittata had a great flavor but I think I was in a mood for eggs. Good to know that they do not skimp on the artichoke hearts, spinach, onions and olives! I ordered the garlic home fries as a side and they were quite good. The garlic was a nice touch of flavor without being over powering. The restaurant is tucked away on the bottom floor of a retail center and didn't have great signage. I'm really glad we took the time to eat at this restaurant!

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    Well for starters, make reservations! Very, very busy. Even though it was busy when we got there around 9:30 am we only waited about 30min. Service was pretty slow, but that was to be expected with how busy they were. I had coffee, milk and the Red Velvet pancakes which was very yummy but also very rich. The glass of milk was very much needed. My sister had their traditional eggs Benedict with home fried potatoes and it was excellent as well. I look forward to trying this place again...with reservations that is.

    (4)

  • Nick Y.

    Cinnamon's is a Kailua institution; it's the original breakfast hot-spot. Yeah, the wait is long, but you can help yourself to a cup of coffee on the lanai. The service is better than at the competition, and I've eaten here many times. So it's strange that I can't remember what I've eaten here...ever. I feel that the food isn't displeasing, but maybe the focal point of the restaurant -- that hideously gaudy gazebo -- has become the focal point of my memories as well. Wait, I think...nope, nevermind, it was nothing. Well, I do remember that they have rotating pancake specials. Sorry for the worthless review.

    (3)

  • Dana P.

    A solid breakfast place. The carrot cake pancakes with cream cheese icing is a sweet treat that makes a visit to this place worthwhile. This restaurant is what Denny's tries to be. Not bad. Not great. Just good.

    (3)

  • Bill F.

    I can't say enough good things about Cinnamon's. We loved it so much, we ate there twice in a week during our stay in Kailua. From the hostess and waitstaff to the food itself, you can't go wrong at this restaurant. On our first visit, we split a breakfast skillet and a full stack of Guava Chiffon Pancakes. The skillet was a huge portion of typical breakfast foods, and was delicious in its own right. But the Guava Chiffon Pancakes? O...M...G...! I'll stop right there. On our second visit, my cousin said we had to try the Carrot Cake Pancakes. I didn't think they could top the Guava Chiffon stack, but WHACK! They knock it out of the park with this 'cake! I accidentally ordered the Hawaiian Omelette instead of the Local Omelette I saw another customer eating. Stuffed with kalua pork, sweet maui onions, and lau-lau ingredients , I loved it! If you don't like lu'au leaves, steer clear, but otherwise, this omelette is truly ono. The service was as good or better than the food. On our first trip, a very sweet hostess helped us with directions (including a hand-drawn map) to the local fishing store. The waitress brought the food fast, and poured more coffee than this native Washingtonian could drink (not an easy feat). The second trip service was just as good, and the restaurant was even busier. We loved it so much, we bought my uncle a gift certificate to it to thank him for his help while we were on the island. I'd recommend it as a stop for anyone visiting Oahu, even if they're staying town-side.

    (5)

  • Chester M.

    A very great place to grab lots of delicious breakfast and brunch. I got the Kahlua Pork eggs benedict and the Guava chiffon pancakes. They were both really good. They have more better choices here than Boots and Kimos. They restaurant is larger and you don't have to wait as long. This is a great restaurant to go to.

    (4)

  • Eliza M.

    My father used to go to Cinnamon's nearly 4-5 times a week he loved it so much. He became really ill last year and the staff and owners sent a care package of stuff to him on the mainland. This past weekend we went to have breakfast there to remember him. The owners comped our breakfast (6 people!) and gave us the best table in the place! They are truly kind and wonderful people. Not to mention the eggs Benedict, sweet bread French toast, pancakes and fresh fish are always amazing!! Lovvvvee Cinnamons!

    (5)

  • Joseph M.

    Went to Cinnamon's Restaurant Kailua on Saturday close to lunch-time, but got breakfast. Had half egg's benedict (original) with coffee. The coffee is amazing (had 3 cups) and it is my favorite! The egg's benedict is awesome and had some guava chiffon pancakes, which is always awesome. I also love their benedict omelette! Favorite place to eat breakfast. Stays open 'til 2 p.m.

    (5)

  • Ari W.

    plays with your emotions buzzez your buzzer but its really not your turn after waiting for a hour and half with kids!!!! if u still choose 2 put up wit there horrible service feed your kids before and realize the manager of the floor on sundays is not goin to help u even if it was their fault! unreal!!!!! i wish i did not have to choose a star because they do not shine in this department at all!

    (1)

  • John K.

    There aren't enough stars for Cinnamon's. I wish there were stars for the waitstaff, the food, and the restaurant experience. The food and waitstaff earn 5 stars. We eat in the courtyard each time, so I really can't rate the interior. The courtyard is equipped with patio umbrellas, mostly to keep the patrons safe from birds. We had the pleasure of eating at Cinnamon's on two occasions. We would have had a third visit, but Sunday Brunch is a madhouse. We didn't even find out the wait time, it was pretty easy to figure out that the wait was excruciatingly long. Stick with weekday breakfast. Visit 1: I had to get the craving for Loco Moco out of my system. I'm glad Cinnamon's was the administrator of this deadly combination. I was offered brown rice... see I made it healthy. The hamburger, egg, rice, and brown gravy were the perfect match. Now, I need to work on the elliptical machine for a year. Visit 2: Gingerbread Pancakes! OMG! I never finish pancakes. These were woofed down in minutes. The pancakes were perfectly seasoned and were accompanied by a cream cheese frosting. I would return just for this special. Finally, as corny as the "Spirit of Aloha" has become, if you want to feel the true spirit of aloha, visit Cinnamon's and meet the staff.

    (5)

  • Frances S.

    Five stars for the red velvet pancakes !!!!!

    (5)

  • LuLu M.

    Although I absolutely love Boots & Kimo's I thought I'd give Cinnamons a try because it's rated so high on Yelp. Unfortunately it just didn't meet my expectations: the guava chiffon pancakes were just too sweet and it was served with so much sauce it was dripping all over my table and it made the pancakes soggy. My boyfriend ordered the kalua pig omelette and he said the flavors just didn't go together. They do have a pretty extensive menu so hopefully their other dishes are better (oh and it's a little hard to find...it's tucked away in a plaza....)

    (3)

  • Christopher D.

    Excellent breakfast, great service, wonderful atmosphere. Reminded me of home back in Dallas.

    (5)

  • Robert M.

    The food is good, huge portions. They have some of the best pancakes I have ever had, no doubt. It was very busy, which is a good sign. If you really like breakfast this is a good place to go. If you are so-so for breakfast maybe go once, and that is it. The cost is a little high...$12 for an omelet, but at least the portions are huge so it is justified.

    (4)

  • Carrie D.

    Omg!!! Guava chiffon pancakes are to die for! Can't go wrong with their breakfast. Close your eyes and point lol!! I had the basil pesto frittata- amazing! My bf had the Chinese omelette, if you like Chinese you'll love it. The Portuguese sausage is delish!!! The Benedict's are the best! Usually there is a wait but it's worth it! Service is friendly and prompt! No matter how full you are, get an order if the guava chiffon pancakes!!

    (5)

  • Bethany N.

    Their carrot cake pancakes are absolutely amazing. I think it might be even better than the actual dessert; when else can you get away with eating bacon and carrot cake in a single sitting? They also have a baja breakfast with eggs, salsa, melted cheese and tortilla, seasoned ground beef is an option, which is delicious. Their options like this keep breakfast from getting boring. In addition to these specialty items they also have traditional breakfast favorites for both the mainland and here, rice is an optional side as is portugese sausage. I think Kalua pig is also a meat option. The prices are reasonable and the customer service is fast and friendly. Portion sizes are good. Don't get scared when you see a crowd outside, it moves pretty fast and you can wander a little or have a cup of joe. While I don't know that it's on the menu I do know I've been with someone who was served beer with their breakfast.

    (4)

  • Mary M.

    I wish they had one in LA. I tried my friend's red velvet pancakes, which were AMAZING! I had the special - a vegetable frittata covered in an incredibly tasty shrimp alfredo sauce. Heaven. I would have eaten there every day if it wasn't so far from where I was staying. If you get there and there's a long wait, trust me... it's worth it. Just DON'T shop in the little jewelry store next door - their stuff falls apart and the lady who owns it isn't exactly a pillar of honesty.

    (5)

  • richL L.

    I went there because I heard from the grapevine that their eggs Benedict was awesome. I ordered their traditional with the spinach and tomato. I will definitely eat it again in their other varieties. They are also known for their guava pancakes. It was a little tart and I'm not a fan of tart for breakfast. I'm definitely going to go back to try their red velvet pancakes. P.S. The staff has a little attitude towards each other which gives you an uncomfortable feeling.

    (3)

  • Oski B.

    I wanted to cry when I ate here. Boots N Kimo gets all the hype, but I'd say Cinnamon's is just as good..if not slightly better. Cinnamon's has an awesome selection of breakfast meals: - Guava Chiffon Pancakes... holy crap.... damn tasty. If you're a sweet tooth, you'll love this. They also have Guava Portuguese Sweet French Toast - DUDE - Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict... oh. my. god - Hawaiian Omelette.... kalua pork, lau lau, luau leaves.... it's basically a luau buffet wrapped in a fried egg. beautiful I'm not a coffee drinker, but my friends said the coffee was wack. I like the vibe of the restaurant. Outdoor seating covered by a canopy. Spacious. Great for a our baby son who was in a high chair. The wait was not long at all (and it was crowded!) I'd highly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • S C.

    Had to come here and try the guava pancakes. They are craveable!!

    (4)

  • Stephanie L.

    DELICIOUS!!! **NOTE** This review is based solely on the crabcake eggs benedict and the guava chiffon pancakes. I cannot vouch for anything else they have on the menu. The breakfast here is the best. Came here on a friend's recommendation and I can't thank her enough. It's about half an hour away from Waikiki so it's not swamped with tourists, mostly locals out to enjoy some food. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have water and coffee out for people who are waiting to be seated. They told us 20 minutes, but we were seated in less than 10 minutes. It would still have been worth the wait. There were three of us. We shared the seafood omelette, a half order of the crabcake eggs benedict and a half order of the guava-chiffon pancakes. The seafood omelette was alright. I liked it for the mixture of seafood and veggies. The crabcake eggs benedict was very satisfying. I started wishing I had a full order to myself after the first bite. The guava-chiffon pancakes were a dream. If you like dessert or cake, you'll love this dish. The guava cream/jam mixture almost tastes like strawberry. I will definitely come back on my next visit to Honolulu. The views of the beautiful blue ocean and of the lush greenery surrounding the freeway make the drive over very enjoyable and relaxing. Ma-halo =)

    (5)

  • Jon T.

    My first experience at Cinnamons was good. We had the crabs eggs benedict, steak and eggs, and red velvet pancakes that everyone is raving about. Everything was good and at very reasonable prices. My belly left the place very happy. The wait about 30 minutes was expected but the food was well worth it.

    (4)

  • S. R.

    first time eating here. Wanted to eat at Boots and Kimo but they said we had an hour wait so forget that. Cinnamon's was good. LOVED the red velvet pancakes... yummo!! I only order'd one but should have gotten more and skipped the omelet. It's more like a dessert than a breakfast food though. Very moist and sweet. Yes I will be back to eat there next time I am in Kailua... service was good too!! Busy place..

    (4)

  • Rocky A.

    went to cinnamons for the first time with my friends. the red velvet pancakes are to die for... so ono and the omelet i had was so big. the service was very friendly and fast. i would go back any time love this place.

    (5)

  • Chris D.

    Best breakfast on Isle by far,from anything sweet to savory, Best pancakes anywhere and that's a fact, and service top noch.

    (5)

  • Andy D.

    4 stars, seriously? It might just be me, but I've been having a string of seriously bad restaurant experiences recently. I don't mean to be a negative Nancy, but everywhere I've been going has just not nearly measured up. Aside from the cuteness of it all, this place really disappointed. The service was really slow and the waitress were always in such a hurry to leave our table. The eggs benedict was pretty terrible. The egg, canadian bacon, and muffin were good, but their hollandaise was too thick and too lemony. It ruined it all. The kalua pig benedict was not any better. The hollandaise really did not go with the kalua pig. The hash browns were underseasoned and cold. We also got the guava chiffon pancakes - good pancakes, but we were just not feeling the sauce at all.

    (1)

  • Bouskikekoa N.

    OK so 2nd best eggs benedict on the isle... crabcake style.. yumo... so if you come here with 2 people split the crabcake eggs benedict and the guava chiffon pancakes.... its a very cute quaint place tucked in kailua... 2 thumbs up from us

    (4)

  • Mimi N.

    This indeed is also our back-up plan to Boots n Kimo's, do not go there if you are HUNGRY and unwilling to wait for an hour! So that's why we went to Cinnamon's. Can you say Guava Chiffon pancakes? Uh, soooo delicious if you are a Guava fan like I am. Also had the Kalua pork Eggs Benedict, and they let you do a half order, perfect after eating the pancakes. Service was good, food was good, atmosphere great, not a long wait (we waited maybe 10 mins) on a Sat morning. Go check it out if you are in Kailua.

    (4)

  • Krystle K.

    by far..THEE best breakfast restaurant ever with awesome service!!! :)

    (5)

  • Shay F.

    Been here a while back. I remember getting the guava chiffon pancakes...but it wasn't that great. It's pretty dry and too sweet. I think Boot's and Kimo's has spoiled me.

    (2)

  • Adam H.

    Apple Cinnamon pancakes people! They don't have the Boot's & Kimo Mac Nut pancakes, but they don't have the Boot's & Kimo crappy service either. This place rocks! The outdoor/garden seating is very chill. I have never been let down by Cinnamons and I WILL go back for more Apple Cinnamon Pancakes!

    (4)

  • Rose V.

    Awesome red velvet pancakes and the crabcakes eggs benedicts were super good too! The 30 mins wait was worth it!!!

    (4)

  • Sandy S.

    OMG!!!! The best Red Velvet Pancakes and Guava Pancakes ever. I ordered the Crabcakes, but thought it was ok. But I upgraded my pancakes to the Guava ones...so delicious!!! And, I'm usually not a pancake-type of person. I can usually eat at most 1/2 to 1 slice of pancake, but the guava and the red velvet just made me wanting to have more and more. It's a bit sweet though, but I have a sweet tooth, so it was all good to me. If I had a chance to go again, I would just stick with an order of pancakes, which would be dessert...I would be highly satisfied!

    (4)

  • Lo L.

    I love Cinnamon's. I crave it everytime I think of Hawaii. The best are their eggs benedict and the red velvel pancakes. Their home fries are the best too. I am salivating at the thought of it. I usually split a full order of the Kalua Pork eggs benedict with my friend and we share the red velvet pancake as a desert at the end. Yummy goodness!

    (5)

  • Esteban W.

    In my own humble opinion, nothing is better at breakfast than eggs Benedict. It has all your food groups and served with a freakin' sauce - what more do you want? The only thing that it is ever missing is cheese, but (unbelievably) this is one dish that would not be enhanced by adding cheese like so many other dishes are. During the last freakish hurricane-like rain we had a few weeks back, Justin R. and I ventured out and braved the torrential rains of 2010. And why would we, two folks that live in Moiliili area venture clear across the island to the other side during the hellish freakin' rain storm? Because Tim P. said so. He has recommended so many marvelously tasking locations to me and when you mention Benedict, I am all ears... and stomach. I picked up one crabcake and one kalua pork Benedict, Justin R. indulged himself in the Hawaiian omelet. Finally, just to top of a healthy breakfast during a monsoon rain storm, we ordered a deuce of red velvet pancakes to share. The GOOD: With every bite, my taste buds went into a euphoric orgasm that validated their reason for life. The salty crab and pork tasted delicious smothered in hollandaise and the side of home potatoes made me feel at home... because that's how I make my potatoes, right? Everyone does. The pancake was sweet and definitely felt like red velvet, which had a cream cheese filling in the middle of the two massive cakes. Justin R. ordered himself a hot chocolate, and as soon as I saw it, I was instantly envious of his beverage selection. Because it was Christmas time, his hot chocolate came smothered in red and green sprinkles that were so appealing to my eye, the damn thing looked like a Christmas abortion of sparkles and tinsel. The BAD: Clearly with a place that is so homey, its popularity is undoubtedly its worst enemy. I think Cinnamon's made me feel like I was in a classier Anna Miller's (because Cinnamon's workers are not forced to wear that ridiculously sexist bustier like they do at Anna Miller's) and Cinnamon's makes you feel very welcomed with the decorative indoors and friendly staff. With that though, half the island wants to eat here. We had about a 30-40 minute wait (when they told us it was only going to be 20 minutes) and I kind of felt like they played favorites with a regular, seating someone else before us because they were more established than Justin R. and I (that is just an envious assumption though, we were "pushed back" because someone else was there before us then left). With the food, although everything tasted VERY good, the basics were messed up (but taste topped standards). The eggs on the Benedicts were over-poached. Usually you want that extra slathering of yoke to spew from your topped English muffins, but in this case, I got a hardboiled egg. As for the pancake, it was 'suuuper' sweet. That was probably our fault - they offered ONE and were selfishly ordered two. The pancakes were a bit undercooked and we had trouble figuring out if it was raw in the middle or just doused with syrup, either way, they were mushy as we ate them, in the end though...we DID eat them...all. Overall, Cinnamon's is a good breakfast joint for those who need to venture out and enjoy the island more. I can definitely see myself coming back to try the other Benedicts, and I would only get mad if I got more hard-boiled eggs. In all honesty, Cinnamon's gets a 3.5 stars from me and I would truly recommend it to anyone who was looking for a good breakfast, just wait out the crowd and stick to one pancake.

    (4)

  • Janice S.

    first saw pictures of cinnamon's that my friend posted on fb which already made me salivate.. i thought to myself.. GOSH im so jealous.. i want to eat that right now! although jealousy isn't necessary a good trait to have, it did take me here :) the first time i went, auntie knew i was stuck between fritatta & benedict while my friend ordered benedict. so she let us do a 1/2 -1/2 benedict: one side = kahlua and other side = crab cake. both delicious!! then we also shared a basil pesto fritatta which was tasty too. we couldn't end our experience w/o tasting the red velvet pancakes that everyone raved about so we upgraded one of our sides to it and it was worth it! i'm not much of a pancake person, but since the red velvet seemed a little more on the sweet and fluffy side, we ended up eating it for dessert. the winner of our ultimate cinnamon's experience had to be the kalua pork eggs benedict though! it was so full of flavor but yet not too salty. i loved every bite of it :) overall: awesome service, awesome food... even my mom said it was the best breakfast she's ever had :D

    (5)

  • Inevitable W.

    I only recommend what I like. I like loco moco, and Cinammon's has the best I've had on this Island. Yeah, it's a heart attack on a plate, therefore I only eat this dish about twice a year. Wait time: yes, so what. Service complaints: none. Food: plenty

    (5)

  • Maria S.

    The red velvet pancakes are to die for! Homefries with cheese are nummy too!

    (5)

  • A W.

    Can't believe how overrated this place is. Felt gross after eating this food. Wait: not too bad. Initially told 40 mins and turned out to be 30 mins. They are busy, which is understandable. Initial service: takes 10 mins from sit down for waiter to take food order. I would think for a busy restaurant, it makes sense to take orders quickly and cycle through customers. Very little waiter attention. Food: We ordered the crabcake eggs Benedict and basic pancakes with eggs. Waited another 30 mins, while watching other tables sit after us get their food. Just as I was about to track down the waiter, it magically comes. Food was terrible. My crabcakes were smaller than the egg on top. Pretty ridiculous considering it was labeled on the menu as a chef special and a poached egg is already small. Crab cake was bland and full of breading instead of crab. Furthermore, the hash brown, which is standard for any established breakfast joint was soggy and bland. Not worth it at all and can't believe it's so packed. They are surely fooling alot of tourists.

    (1)

  • Kimberly L.

    a locally owned restaurant with heaping plates of delicious food served in a timely fashion and staffed by nice / friendly people. so you have to wait like 10 minutes. I live in NYC, where waiting for good food can set you back an hour or 2. just sit tight, ooggle everyone else's food and time will go by fast. otherwise I got 3 words for you PANCAKES ARE KING! (my fav was the carrot served with cream cheese based syrup, holy awesomeness)

    (5)

  • Marc L.

    Their hawaiian omelette ftw! Lau lau, kalua pig, and lomi salmon in an omelette who does that?! It's really awesome and you should try it!

    (4)

  • Jackie E.

    While staying with my friend in Kailua we ate here twice for breakfast. The first time she and I split the pancake breakfast because we weren't terribly hungry and it was generous enough. We got two red velvet pancakes, two eggs over easy, and a decent sized hunk of ham. I'm glad we decided to split the dish...the pancakes were very decadent. Delicious, nevertheless. The second time we ate here I decided to venture outside of what I knew to be good. I gave the lox Benedict a shot. Not sure why. As a general rule I avoid salmon outside of Alaska (I was spoiled that way). The lox was very overwhelming to the dish. In fact I ended up taking it out. Just wasn't very appetizing to me. Had I only gone the first time I would have rated this 4 stars, but the second visit made Cinnamon's lose a star. Decent place overall.

    (3)

  • Cristina M.

    Went here today at around at 8am with my husband and daughter. No wait and also found metered parking right out front. Hostesses were welcoming. They knew we needed a high chair but sat us right near the entrance of the kitchen with my daughter in the path of waitresses. Our waitress was friendly, offered suggestions and checked on us frequently. Now, for the food, it was just alright. No where near as life changing as others made it seem. I had the crab cake eggs Benedict which was very disappointing. The crab cake itself was tiny, smaller than the English muffin it sat on and it was drenched in hollaindaise, more than half my plate was covered in it and I only had the half order. My husband has the Hawaiian omelet which wasn't very memorable. The guava chiffon pancakes, which we took the suggestion from our waitress to have the topping on the side, was nothing special. The pancakes were far from soft and fluffy, almost dense even. The topping was very sweet with a slight tartness. Service was good but the food isn't worth the drive from Ewa to Kailua for us. Personally, we'd rather tolerate the long waits at Boots & Kimos for pancakes and omelets.

    (2)

  • Shara S.

    3 words: red. velvet. pancakes. That was the only reason why I decided to try this place out and I'm glad that I did! They're amazing. And so worth the drive (from Honolulu). Although the staff wasn't always on top of everything at our table, it's understandable because they were pretty busy each time I went in. They are very friendly and helpful though! This place is a must on my list every time I visit Oahu.

    (5)

  • Aj S.

    One Sunday we wanted to eat breakfast and we thought of Cinammon's cause someone had recommended as one of the best in Kailua, We heard of the waiting time to get seated about 45 minutes to one hour due to the popularity of the place. We can appreciate the wait time due to customer traffic on Sunday mornings. and we didn't mind waiting.There were four of us . Having patiently waiting for about an hour, we thought we would check where we were on the waiting list. The hostess informed us that it would take another 15 minutes for us to be seated. After ten minutes we again checked why the hostess has not called our name so we decided to again check where we were at on the list and was again informed that we would be seated as soon as a table for four would be available.Meanwhile at the podium where the list is being managed we noticed that numerous customers with a party of 5 or more who came after us were seated and served before us. Curious what was the reason having been circumvented for service, the hostess informed us that table for four was no yet available and therefore we need to wait for the availability of the table for four.We finally got seated one after one hour and a half after being so disgusted with the way the seating and service were conducted we vowed not to return to the place. We feel that the seating and service should be on the FCFS (first come first serve) in all fairness especially if you have to wait for more than an hour to be seated.Suffices to say it took another 30 minutes to get our food and our hunger surpassed us ultimately losing our appetite. BTW the food tasted average compared to Moke's where the breakfast steak is considered one of better ones we have tasted in the island even better than Outback Steakhouse.Our main point is for Cinammons to practice first come first serve policy regardless of the number of customers. Don't be greedy by seating large group of people coming late and ignore those who came first on the list. Just lost a regular customer.

    (2)

  • R L.

    Came here for breakfast in search of my favorite Eggs Benedict. This place was really packed so you might want to come a little early. All items on the menu are reasonably price with good sized portions. I ordered the kalua pork eggs Benedict which tasted good. Also ordered their Guava pancakes that were delicious. I will be again to try the Velvet Pancake with white chocolate syrup that everyone is yelping about.

    (4)

  • Nisha G.

    I love this place, the breakfeast and lunch is sooo good! I ordered pancakes with chocolate herseys in them when I was pregnant. Oh man was it soo sweet but oh soo good, my mouth was having a party and sooo was the little one in the tummy. She kicked like crazy so I knew I made a good choice. lol They are only open till two I think but when your on that side of the island stop in to eat!

    (5)

  • melanie j.

    A small little gem, that is very popular. Great breakfast- so great I won't even try their lunch menu. Indoor and outdoor seating, parking can be very tight, and the wait can get long, but the food is phoenomenal and the staff is nice.

    (5)

  • Mindy F.

    An absolute must-stop breakfast place if you're anywhere on Oahu. It's worth going out of your way. The place is sort of hard to find; it's not well signed, and sits behind some other businesses with a shared parking meter lot, so you sort of have to know it's there. Although, the two times I've been here, both on weekdays, they were pretty crowded, so I suppose it's not much of a secret. The reason they're so crowded becomes obvious pretty quickly as you read through the specials while you're waiting to be seated. I've tried the crabcake benedict & the mahi-mahi benedict, both of which were done perfectly. After seeing that nearly every table had ordered the new red velvet pancakes, my party of 3 had to try them & split a short stack. As you would imagine, they are very, very, very tasty, although I shudder to meet the person who can finish a tall stack of what's basically a cake by themselves. It rather begs to be a shared side dish. A very good shared side dish. You will bond over the memory of it. My picky son wanted bacon & sausage & eggs & nothing else, which for coronary reasons isn't specifically on the menu, but they finagled it for him and included our shared short stack of pancakes in his meal price so we weren't charged for multiple side dishes like they could have justifiably done. Strong, smooth, local coffee. Friendly staff. What more is there?

    (5)

  • Victor B.

    The guava chiffon pancakes are INCREDIBLE! Two huge, fluffy pancakes grilled to perfection and then smothered in guava syrup and topped with whipped cream. Oh my! The only thing that could have improved the experience would've been stronger coffee.

    (4)

  • Lydia H.

    I love cinnamon's. In my week in Kailua, I went 3 times. The guava chiffon pancakes are some sort of amazing concoction that I dream about and end up drooling on my pillow. I also have eaten the french toast, which is okay, but not as good as the guava pancakes. On the side I ate corn beef hash and crab cakes another day. The crab cakes were delish! My bf got the loco moco there and he enjoyed it. He's a loco moco expert so this means a lot coming from him. Good coffee too. I highly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Brandi C.

    FYI the place is crowded at breakfast time, tried to eat there on a Sunday morning and the wait was about 45 minutes I got there about 11am. I went on a Friday afternoon about 1230 and got seated right away and got to enjoy the Red Velvet Pancakes (yeah baby!). So just letting you know; timing is everything here.

    (4)

  • M W.

    Best breakfast every definitely worth leaving town and that is rare for me, this is what I've tried and enjoyed all of it, guava chiffon pancake, a must every time I go, crab cake eggs benedict with home fries and crab cakes and eggs with home fries.

    (5)

  • Travis M.

    Being that I woke up early on a Sunday morning, I decided to go back to my hometown of Kailua. With the number one breakfast spot having about 30 people outside waiting, I decided to go to my comfort breakfast place of Cinnamon's. First thing I noticed is that the waitresses were one of the more friendly staffs in a restaurant I encountered in Hawaii. We seem to have gotten the most upbeat waitress (sorry forgot the name) and it kind of made me happy that we came here. They also opened up the outside with tables, so there is no wait if you don't mind sitting outside. Some places if you sit outside, you see bugs or even get bitten by mosquitoes, but not here. The food on the other hand was alright. I ordered the fried rice omelet with pancakes with OJ and my gf got the loco moco. The omelet was a little salty (and I like salty) for me, but the pancakes were good with coconut syrup. They seemed to have put too much butter in the loco moco, which made it taste alright, just seemed a little bit unhealthy. Overall, service was excellent and food was alright. But then again how good can breakfast food get? To me the best breakfasts I had was the ones I made.

    (4)

  • Tisha K.

    Awesome food! Guava Chiffon pancakes and Crab Cake Eggs Benedict mouth watering. Service is excellent. You won't be dissapointed.

    (5)

  • Tiffany B.

    LOVE their carrot pancakes!

    (5)

  • Beverly E.

    OMG, this is my new favorite breakfast place in Hawaii or anywhere! Went there in June 2010 after it was highly recommended from one of my local friends. The Guava chiffon french toast (i.e. french toast with guava syrup and whipped cream) and was nothing like I've had before. The crab cake eggs benedict were also AMAZING. We also had some chicken florentine omelette fritatta-style which wasn't too great, but everything else was so good it didn't matter. I wish I could have ordered the red velvet pancakes but my girlfriends that were with me are not foodies and I couldn't eat all that food by myself. :/ Didn't have to wait nearly as long for a table like I did at Boots & Kimo, and in my opinion the food here is way better! I will definitely be going back on my next Hawaiian excursion!

    (5)

  • Tatiana L.

    I LOVE cinnamons. My hubby and I went here every Saturday for breakfast before he deployed. Cinnamon's has, hands down, the BEST pancakes I've ever tasted in my life, but I'm mostly referring to the guava chiffon pancakes. Tried the redvelvet, a little too dry, and we also tried the apple pancakes and it was okay :/ But the guava pancakes are perfect, the sauce on top makes it nice and moist. Their coffee goes perfect with the pancakes. Then I had the crabcakes eggs benedict with the homefries. I don't even like eggs benedict but I love me some crabcakes, so I decided to try it anyway and it is definitely yummmmmmmmy! The homefries are amazing, love the garlic. Never ever did we have to wait long (which is what I expected from some of the reviews), I'd say the max was about 20 minutes. Service was good, never did our food ever take long to come out, which is always surprising because this place is always packed! I love this place, and I will definitely be back when my boo comes home from deployment!

    (5)

  • Cyn H.

    Red Velvet Pancakes and Crab Cakes! *Drool*

    (4)

  • E N.

    We ate here once based on its many accolades and were deeply disappointed. Maybe it was an off day... but in general I don't understand the breakfast joints here in Hawaii. We have been to all the highly regarded ones... and none of them are particularly good. I haven't yet had a dish that is better than I cook at home, and I am NOT a particularly great cook. At Cinnamon's I got to simple the insipid Loco Moco, terrible hashbrowns, an okay but way overrated Guava pancakes (people they are just using store bought jam!), the terrible Benedict & blah coffee. Of the 4 well regarded breakfast joints (Koa, Boots & Kimo, Brent) in Kaneohe-Kailua I think this is by far the worst.

    (2)

  • Susan N.

    Had breakfast at Cinnamon's on Saturday morning. The guava chiffon pancakes were amazing. I had the guava chiffon on the side and it was a unbbelievable taste. Wait was over 45 minutes.

    (3)

  • Jennifer K.

    OMG! Cinnamon's is SOOO GOOOD. I've only been here once and it was a while ago but I think this is THE place for breakfast in Kailua. It is so much better than Boots N Kimo. The wait is a lot quicker at Cinnamons and I think the food is better too (at least what I tried). I had the red velvet pancakes and I went when it was still a special (I heard it's now on the menu permanently) so that sort of tells you how long it's been. I've been thinking of going again so I can try more yummy food. Oh! I also shared an omelette with my friends. Not too sure at the moment which omelet we had but we enjoyed it. Guava pancakes were also super good. My friend had that so I stole a few bites of that :P

    (5)

  • Mike B.

    Great food. Arrive just after opening to avoid long lines because they're a local favorite

    (5)

  • david l.

    this place is delicious. i had the kalua pork eggs benedict with home fires. the kalua pork was juicy and smokey tasting.... basically perfect. great rendition of eggs benedict. i highly recomend it. get the home fries with it too. with the rest of my friends we shared an order of pancakes chiffon with guava syrup. it was awesome. this guy at the table next to us ordered a tall stack of the pancakes chiffon with guava syrup topped with ice cream and whip cream... wow, i need to get me one of those next time.

    (4)

  • Dean M.

    We enjoyed the breakfast with another couple on a Sunday The restaurant was crowded but one may have to wait 30 to 40 minutes. The food was tasty; I had the eggs and Canadian bacon with the special guava chiffon pancakes ( one of their specialties). My partner had the eggs Benedict which she also enjoyed. The plating is nothing special, therefore, I rated it accordingly. The service was excellent giving the busy crowd.

    (3)

  • Tricia M.

    does anyone know what it's called when you're totally hyped up about something but end up disappointed, mostly because you've built up your expectations too high? i'm thinking "hype fail" or "hypeout" (like wipeout) or something. yes, it's happened to me before (see my the counter review), and unfortunately, it has struck again with me and Cinnamon's. first of all, i heard the raves on rachael ray's food network show when she visited hawaii and again on yelp; the name itself conjures up visions of a yummy treat... so i figured, this place HAS to be good. well since hubby and i were kinda sorta on that side of the island we decided to give it a whirl. the wait wasn't that bad (compared to other reviews); 10 minutes to get seated and another 15 for the food. service was also friendly and pleasant (she seemed genuinely concerned when we pointed out lipstick stains on hubby's coffee mug). but my guava chiffon pancakes (which they recommend in big font on their menu) were way too sweet! maybe this is for peeps who go to chocolate buffets or girls who like foo-foo drinks like lava flows - uh yeah, not this chick. and the hash browns (which is one of my breakfast must-haves) tasted strangely artificial, like they used old fake oil or a burnt plastic spatula. anyhoo, this place is too out of the way and not good enough for me to return. maybe it's the belief that i can make breakfast better at home, or maybe, just maybe, it was the result of a hypeout.

    (2)

  • Kaku N.

    Don't think it was worth the drive and wait. Had the eggs benedict, and red velvet pancakes. The eggs benedict was nothing special. The red velvet was super dry.

    (2)

  • lamar b.

    I love their Guava pancakes with the Hawaiian omelet. I didn't go on a busy day and got seated right away and also made my friends go early. LOL. My friend's also enjoyed their meal. They had some kind of chocolate pancake. I sampled some and thought it was tasty. Love the local spots.

    (4)

  • Patrick B.

    So, I was expecting some special. I was hoping for magic and spectacle. Instead, we had incredibly slow service (and a waitress who lied about food being ready when we could see it on the counter). Also, the long wait was made further disappointing due to the bad food. d

    (2)

  • Kendal T.

    The food here is good. Tue menu has not changed much since I was a little kid, but it is good. The waitresses are all very nice and friendly. The only problem that this place has is the outdoor seating. Along with a nice cool breeze you have those flying rats eyeing out you pancakes. I was witness to one of them sipping the syrup and another just took a fatty dump right by our table. Everything else was ok. But the special menu doesn't come out till later. That is why I give it a 4 outta 5.

    (4)

  • Ben A.

    I lived in Kailua for a little over 4 years, must've went to Cinnamon's 100 times! I recently moved to Florida and will miss Cinnamon's more than anything else in Hawaii. If you are in Kailua, go to Cinnamon's! Their omelettes are my favorite, but everything on the menu is great. They always have a special pancake, which is usually pretty good. The hostesses and servers are all super friendly and nice. If you're going on the weekend, call ahead or be prepared to wait. 20-25 minutes if you have 4 or less, at least 30 minutes if you have more. However, it is well worth the wait! I miss you Cinnamon's :(

    (5)

  • Cheryl K.

    The husband and I have been dying to go to this place to get some brunch but we have been sleeping in way to long until today! So we head over to beautiful Kailua to go to Cinnamon's. It was super busy but the wait was only about 20 minutes or so. The first thing I noticed was the giant whiteboard that says "Red Velvet Pancakes". Yes, I am a Yelper and I have read all of the reviews on the pancakes and thats why we drive across the island to try them. We sat down and look at the menu. I ordered the Start of a Nice Day breakfast combo with the red velvet pancakes instead and sausage and egg and the husband ordered the Baha Breakfast. We both took a deep breath and INHALED! In a matter of minutes we were done! Haha. Nah, the pancakes were AMAZING! Like flattened out red velvet pancakes with an amazing drizzle of heaven on each bite. Seriously. It's a tad bit on the sweet side but I am down for the sugar. The husband did not speak as he chowed down his baha breakfast and I shared with him SOME of my delectable pancakes. Anyways, the service was pretty on it. It was super busy too. Prices were a little high but by the looks of all the food that came out, the portions were pretty big so worth it. Cashier dude was also nice. I dig this place and will return when I feel like indulging in a million calories worth of red velvet pancakes. Awesome!

    (4)

  • Emily G.

    We sat outside in cheap plastic chairs, which I said was okay since I didn't want to wait for a table inside, but I feel a little robbed of a possibly nice ambience. I ordered the banana pancakes with bacon and an egg, and my husband got the red velvet pancakes. He said they were like eating cake for breakfast, for better or worse. (I bet I would have liked them, but everything my husband gets looks better than what I order.) My pancakes were a bit sturdy, requiring a bit of wiggle to get the fork through. This was the disappointing part. I also received sausage instead of bacon, but when I pointed this out, the waitress not only brought me a whole side of bacon, but to make up for the error, she threw in a cinammon roll for free! The cinnamon roll was the best part of the meal. It was steaming hot and melt-in-your-mouth tender. I also liked the coconut syrup. The coconut syrup made up for the mediocre pancakes. But overall, you pay too much for something as simple as breakfast here.

    (3)

  • Mario P.

    Great homestyle place for breakfast. Real comfortable family vibe. They have a cool gazebo inside with tables. Good service. Expect a bit of a wait. Apprx. 30 mins. Crabcakes were delicious. Def. Coming back soon. Bring quarters only metered parking outside

    (3)

  • Tricia K.

    Not too many good breakfast places remain in Kailua. TGTC...Thank God There's Cinnamons! I like this eatery because I am in love with the red velvet pancakes, crab cake benedict, portuguese sausage and the coffee. A sure sign of a good breakfast place is good coffee! I average 3.5 cups every visit. The crab cake is flavorful and mesh well with the poached egg and hollandaise sauce. The velvety pancakes are really just a flattened piece of rich red velvet cake with some cream cheese glaze o' goodness. Especially with the coffee, I am flying high on sugar and caffeine right now. Think I'll go run around the island a few times and swim to Maui.

    (4)

  • Tiana T.

    Today I ordered a short stack of corn and blueberry pancakes, imagining it tasting delicious like the others. But it was terrible! Not worth 6.50+tax! The pancake it self looked like it was made with no care because the shape was not circular. Also, it tastes very dry and the consistency of blueberries and corn were not distributed equally. One pancake had the berries and corn in the middle. While the other pancake had berries and corn on the left side only. I finished it only because I paid for it but it was not worth it. I am very upset but will only come back because their recommended pancakes are the only good ones (red velvet and guava chiffon). Don't try the corn and blueberry pancakes, such a let down! :(

    (1)

  • Grace F.

    psych! perhaps our expectations were a bit high for this local brekkie/brunch spot...well, it was indeed too high. we had wanted to go to boots and kimos today, but they were jam packed with over an hour wait so we decided to hop on over to cinnamon's, the other local kailua brunch spot to graze. the wait today was about 20 minutes - not bad during sunday brunch hour. while waiting for our table, the fella and i enjoyed complimentary coffee and water which they kindly set out on a side table for the hungry, waiting patrons. nice touch. 20 minutes later, we were seated outside on the plastic patio accomodations and promptly given menus and served water. the menu looked pretty frickin' delicious. from the looks of other yelpers, the golden entrees to order were the crab cake benedicts and their red velvet pancakes, both of which we passed on. while benedicts are delicious, i call it the fatty heart attack special and the red velvet pancakes? well, we really aren't sweet toothed junkies and eating those pancakes would have felt like eating dessert for breakfast. not appetizing. plus, something about inhaling dough that's been dyed bright red seems pretty disgusting to me except if it's on birthday cakes. even that would be pushing it. server came around, and we ordered. crab cakes & egg whites for me with a side of "guava chiffon" pancakes and the fella ordered a veggie omelette with egg whites. the convo went a lil' bit like this: boy: "i'll have the veggie omelette with fried rice please. egg whites only please." lady: "we use egg beaters. is that ok?" boy: "yes." me: "i'll have the crab cakes and eggs. egg whites only for me too please." lady: "egg beaters ok?" me: "sure." the food took an unusually long time to arrive - i'd say it was nearly half an hour before they made their appearance. first response? hm. these eggs look kind of yellow. me: "miss, we ordered egg whites. are these egg whites?" lady: "yes, they are egg beaters." i looked over at boy and seeing his quizzical look splattered all over his face, we somehow knew that this would be a losing battle. so i looked at her, smiled and said, "oh yes, okay. thank you." the food looked terribly unappetizing. i make better crab cakes which meant thumbs down for my dish. the albino-looking pancakes were nearly cold and rubbery, smothered in artificial pink guava syrup, topped off with a dollop of whipped cream. gross. the boy's omelette had spinach, mushrooms and salsa in it which we dug out and ate...his side of fried rice was probably the best part of our brunch and even that wasn't anything to write home about. 3 requests and 20 minutes later, our check still wasn't brought over, so i got up and went to the cashier myself. wah wah. $32 bucks in the red for a meal that ihop and denny's would have delivered with flying colors probably means we won't be back anytime soon and will happily wait the hour to nosh at boots and kimos next time around.

    (2)

  • Karen E.

    Here I am again in Kailua. As I mentioned in many of my reviews this is the place where my husband wants to live. Hope we can make the money to live out here because we're paying for it driving out to this side every other week. That being said let's get on to business! Breakfast is the best time of the day. I will get up early anything for a good hearty breakfast. I've only been here twice. The first time we ate here it took a good 45minute wait. Don't forget to bring a lot of coins because the parking lot is meter parking only. The wait and the searching for coins every nook and cranny of the car was worth it. Husband got a Crab Cake Benedict and I got a Kalua Omalette with a order of their Red Velvet Pancakes, and Guava Chiffon. Everything was so good and everything everyone raved about was oh so true. I could not wait to come back for more. Fast forward 9months later. After giving birth my husband thought it would be nice to bring the whole family out to Kailua for breakfast. Here we are again waiting forever. This time I spotted the free coffee!!!! As we got seated we knew exactly what to get. Basically we ordered everything we got the first time we came here except the Red Velvet Pancakes. I personally think it's too sweet and perfer the Guava Chiffon which wasn't as sweet. This time the food SUCKED!!!! Everything tasted bland! The Guava Chiffon Pancakes were not liked how I remembered. Maybe it was a different cook that day? It was a total dissapointment and since then we have not returned. I'm actually giving this place a 2 1/2 star since I did experience such great food the first time I came here. We'll see if I give them another chance.

    (2)

  • LesliAnn K.

    I must say that this place is one of the breakfast establishments in Kailua which are just bursting at the seams with all the tourist traffic and townies (yes me included) going on hikes per the current trend. If you were playing a word association game it would go like this: Kailua ----Cinnamons (or Boots and limos)----guava chiffon!!! So for my first time here, I HAD to try the guava chiffon, which was a whole lotta carb goodness, and pretty reasonably priced. There was definitely something for everyone. Best part of this place was the service. Our waitress was friendly in a genuine sort of way, making conversation and being a real Miss Aloha. Yes, granted we are a big group and sitting in the courtyard of the complex on fold out chairs, but she sure helped me to forget the lack of ambiance or privacy of passerby's. The waitress was patient with one of our group members who did not want egg yolk in her dish. She was patient, and was accommodating to our group member's specific requests, providing alternatives, suggestions rather than just saying I dont know. I feel like this place accommodates big groups better than the other breakfast places, as long as you call early and make reservations!!! Note to self: By the way, if you think hiking Lanikai pillboxes will be sufficient to cover those calories you will be consuming at Cinnamons, think again sister!!! De-nial aint just a river in Egypt! haha!

    (3)

  • Erin T.

    The guava pancakes were too sweet for me, but the crab cake Benedict was on point. The best I've ever had. I wish I could have some right now. Really great service too!

    (5)

  • Kasey B.

    Guava and red velvet pancakes are a must try!!

    (5)

  • Devon L.

    best place for a delicious breakfast!

    (5)

  • Jennifer C.

    I came here for a pre-beach brunch with my friend. The wait was ridiculous. At least 45 min - 1 hour. And we did it anyway because we're both brunch fanatics, and trying Cinnamon's was a must! When we finally got seated, I ordered the mahi mahi and eggs, with upgraded guava chiffon pancakes, and my friend had eggs benedict with pancakes (forgot which pancakes). The mahi mahi and eggs were pretty standard, but I could get this anywhere else. I won't knock points off though, because it was my choice. Though if I were to return, I would get something more special to Cinnamon's. The guava chiffon pancakes were pretty good. I would recommend getting the guava sauce on the side if you aren't a fan of too sweet. It was perfect when I could control how much of the syrup I put on them. It was my friend's first time having eggs benedict, and for a person that normally doesn't eat much, she actually ate the whole thing. I can't remember what pancakes she got, but I vaguely remember pumpkin something? It was scary when they were served, because the sauce on the side looked like a birthday cake. They tasted alright. Guava was better. I'm glad I tried Cinnamon's, but honestly the wait was horrible and is probably enough to really make me think twice about coming back. There are a lot of other delicious brunch options in Kailua. I came here mostly for the pancakes, and though they were good here, my favorite is still elsewhere...(will share if anyone wants to know, just didn't want to list it in the review). If you're a tourist, and you're hanging in Kailua, I would say give it a shot, just expect a crazy wait.

    (4)

  • Derek W.

    Best breakfast spot on the island, hands down. Outstanding omelettes and the pancakes are absolutely to die for. Whether you live here, or are stopping through on vacation, don't miss out on this delicious restaurant.

    (5)

  • Jason and Janelle P.

    Came here right before they opened at 7am on a Sunday. A line was already forming in the back, but we got seated as soon as they opened. The restaurant fills up quickly. Kalua pork benedict was delish. So was the must get guava chiffon pancakes. We also got the crabcakes benedict and Portuguese sweet bread french toast which were great as well. Service was on point. All in all a good experience.

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    Be aware that the wait can be significantly longer than they say. We were told 10 minutes and it was 25. Had the kalua pig benedict and the guava chiffon pancakes. Kalua pig was salty, and there was only enough hollandaise sauce to cover half of each English muffin. Guava chiffon pancakes were sweet, relay sweet. Like eating an entire meal go strawberry jam with a spoon straight from the jar sweet.

    (3)

  • Casey N.

    This place never let's me down for breakfast! The guava chiffon pancakes are really good and this time I had the crab cake benedicts with their home fries. The crab cakes had a perfect amount of flavor to it that went really well with the hollandaise sauce. Service is really friendly and good. We got there around 7:00am to beat the crowd since it's always packed in the afternoon. There was no line and plenty of tables open. Meter parking just as a warning ($0.25 for 20 minutes). One of the best breakfast places over there that is a must try!

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    I hate getting up early. But I certainly LOVE breakfast food. Breakfast food and dessert - the key to my heart. One day my husband and I decided we would venture out to breakfast. Cinnamon's was the destination. Before we even got there I knew it would be great - A beautiful drive on the H3 to get there and a beautiful day ahead of me. It must be destiny. When we got there it was obvious others had the same thought process as there was quite a line (it might have also been the amazing food that caused this!) However, the wait didn't feel too long. We waited probably 30 minutes and then we were seated outside. Perfect! We ordered and ate WAY to much food because it was all amazing. I got the crab cake eggs Benedict with guava pancakes. My hubby got the kalua pork eggs Benedict and the Red Velvet Pancakes! I also got guava juice and my hubby had coffee. Everything was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Seriously. Amazing. The only thing I could argue was mediocre was the hash browns that came with my meal. But honestly - I didn't care because everything else was super! Everything was amazing but if I had to choose a favorite the winner would be...... ..... Wait for it..... CRAB CAKE EGGS BENEDICT! Yum! I can't wait to go back and try what else this place has to offer! Ps. Kapolei, please open up an amazing breakfast place like this. Thank you.

    (5)

  • Oliver E.

    Very good food. Ok pancakes. Not so good service. Egg Benedict with crab cakes/pork was delicious! Very flavorful and tasty. Pancakes with guava sauce (which simply tasted like strawberry sauce) were nothing special but better than red velvet pancakes which were very bland and dry. Don't bother ordering it - it looks better than it tastes! And maybe I've been spoiled by all the great service in american restaurants - but that was not really the case here. Waitress checked upon us like once, and seemed very eager to give us the bill when we actually wanted to order more. No "is that all?" or "are you satisfied?"..

    (3)

  • Jenn F.

    Expect to wait a bit to get in, but worth the wait. I love that they offer half bennies, and you can pick between shredded hash browns or home fries. (I hate shredded but my husband loves them)

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    Super friendly staff. Delicious food! Hidden gem! You will feel at home when you sit down to eat!

    (5)

  • Phylesia C.

    Pretty delicious...I had to try the infamous red velvet pancakes and I have to say they lived up to the hype. My boyfriend and I split them and we each got something in addition to them and I was a little upset we weren't able to finish them. I will definitely be returning, the only draw back is the crowds, but next time I'll just won't visit when I'm already starving!

    (4)

  • Marc U.

    Best breakfast place in Oahu! Get the guava pancakes, they are delicious. They definitely give enough guava for the pancakes and you don't need the extra. They give four pancakes for a good price. Only problem is that a side of bacon is expensive, but they give you plenty for the entire table and it's cooked to perfection. There wasn't a long wait in the afternoon, which was very nice. This place is great and I would definitely go back. If it it is your first time there, get the guava pancakes! But everything else on the menu is great as well.

    (5)

  • Rocelle S.

    This was my second experience and it completely blew my mind . I L O V E Cinammon's with a passion. Yeah all of you tourist can have Boot's and Kimo's the only thing there that is worth getting is the pancakes and everything else is pretty blah like they don't even try haha BUT my beloved Cinammon's serves me up some really special breakfast she makes me feel like a Queen and she is my servant serving me up a royal feast (LOL well her food does) What I Ate: 1. The breakfast meat and eggs : Carsie's Crab Cakes and Eggs w/ home fries ($12.50) - WOW last time I had the Benedict but I liked the crab cakes better this way because you can really taste the flavors of the crab cakes and damn those home fries were delicioso like way better than hashbrowns for me also the sauce they serve with the crab cakes and eggs was soo good 2. French toast Mmmm soo good pillows of deliciousness but I still believe Cafe Kaila is still the best hands down. But Cinammon's did hit the spot. 3. Hot chocolate - yummy they even put peppermint sprinkles on top who does that?!? Cinammons does!!! :) Pros: -Delicious food -nice staff -delicious food -affordable pricing Cons: -really outdated restaurant too many things inside makes it kind of dingy (-.5) -be prepared to wait LONG (-.5) -restaurant is really squished I was seated in a 8 person party and I was in the chair of no return pretty much wedged all the way in the back wall and if I wanted to go to the restroom 3 people would have to move on either side of me.

    (4)

  • Alice C.

    What's mind boggling is no matter how crazy and busy it is, the food is still presentable and absolutely delicious. I popped my cinnamons cherry today. I don't think food places are worth hours of waiting but I'm not gonna deny that I enjoyed everything I had. Service is good considering how fast paced the business is. They catered to our every need and constantly checked on us for refills. The food came out almost as quick as ordering. The cinnamon roll was moist and had the perfect amount of icing coating over it. Goes perfect with coffee. The guava chiffon pancake is seet and slightly sour with moist buttermilk pancake. Which I also enjoyed I would've loved the red velvet pancake too if it had more of that delicious cream cheese/ white chocolate syrup. The pancake itself was rather dry. My kalua pork eggs Benedict was the perfect portion and it paired surprisingly well with Benedict to my amazement. Gotta love variety! I chose their home fries which is basically herbed potatoes. My boyfriend devoured his Hawaiian omelette so fast and that's how you can tell he enjoyed it so we would definitely recommend that. I like that you can substitute meals that offer buttermilk pancake with any of the special pancake for a little over $2 and they give you 2 pancakes which trust me should be more than enough. Free refills come with the much needed coffee. Especially on a rainy day. When our waitress asked us if there's anything else she could get for us at the end, all we really wanted was a bed. But seriously. Everything was great (except for the wait) but unlike boots and kimo, their waiting area is covered and has more available seats. They're also looking to hire a cook and a host/hostess right now for anyone looking for a job !

    (5)

  • Grace C.

    Waited over an hour for this restaurant. I'd say the guava pancakes was lovely, but that does not justify for such a long wait with tables empty in and outside the restaurant. I had to go several times to check up on a pager, which wasn't even aval, I mean if restaurant is so popular, I'd figure they'd at least have enough pagers but I was told twice to return back in 5-10 min for a PAGER! ughh! and I was visiting the island ready to venture off on a fun filled day, and I was STUCK here for a pager! Anyway, my good friend recommended I try this popular joint so I tried to keep my patience. Red velvet pancake everyone was talking about was okay but not oh my gawd so good I wanna eat this for the rest of my life!!! good. Would I go back? ehhh prolly not, since there are few other popular joints my friend mentioned. But is the food here worth trying? sure why not! as long as you don't mind the wait and running in and out dodging all the people standing around the entrance for a pager! :)

    (3)

  • BrElla4eva H.

    So we drove out here solely to try this place out for breakfast. The wait was about 20-30 minutes. We ordered a small order of the Guava Chiffon pancakes (of course), a small order of the Red Velvet pancakes (becasue I just had to try them), Crabcake Benedict and a small side order of scrambled eggs for the girls. Both pancakes were ooohhh soooo good! Guava Chiffon were nice and fluffy with a delicious sweet sauce. The Red Velvet pancakes (which I almost prefer over the guava chiffon) were delicious, and I'm not even a big red velvet flavor fan. I thought the Crabcake Benedict was just OK. Service was average for a casual brunch spot like this. I would definitely recommend to try at least once for the pancakes, although when I come back to Oahu I might want to go back to Boots and Kimos instead since I love their Macadamia Nut pancakes a tiny bit more.

    (4)

  • Donna P.

    Love pancakes....First time ever here. Guava chiffon pancakes and kalua pig egg Benedict is to die for. Friendly workers very helpful and awesome food. Highly recommended!!!

    (5)

  • Angelica T.

    My friend and I ventured to Cinnamon's yesterday for breakfast after receiving an enthusiastic recommendation from the barista of a local Kailua coffee house. We ate our breakfast family style and shared the stellar crab cake Benedict, a macadamia nut cinnamon roll, and a two-stack of the super fluffy guava chiffon pancakes. It was a outstanding. And the meals on the other customers tables looked amazing. Delicious food! Good prices. Really ample portions. And great friendly service from Suzie. This place is a gem.

    (4)

  • Summer N.

    After a morning hike, we went to Cinnamon's with a table of 13. Luckily, someone had made a reservation days before, because the place was super crowded. The server was really pleasant, offered to split the check, and always was around with a fresh pot of coffee. I ordered the basil pesto frittata, which was eggs, artichokes, black olives, and spinach. It just needed a little salt and pepper, but it was pretty good! It tasted like pasta without the noodles. My husband had the Sunshine, a grilled English muffin with ham and scrambled eggs, topped with a warm cheddar sauce. He demolished it before I could even ask for a bite, so I'm assuming it was good? I also had a bite of their cinnamon roll, which was amazing. Way better than Cinnabons!

    (4)

  • M F.

    Cinnamon's was an enjoyable experience. The ambiance was nice, what with all the cool little things and the art on the walls, and the beautiful fan ceilings which kept us nice and cool inside the restaurant. (I always eat inside, I find it nicer and faster service.) All of the staff seemed pleasant and accommodating, especially the hostess who was extra sweet. We dined in on a weekday at around noon, and there was no wait at all. Our server was very attentive, almost a little too much. The food was extremely mouth watering and delicious, I have to say that. My only real gripe was the portion size. I came hungry (of course, why go out to eat if you are not hungry? lol) and ordered the S.A.N.D. breakfast with the french toast, egg over medium and bacon. There were two pieces of very thin bread, one tiny egg cooked over easy and three very thin strips of bacon. When the plate arrived (it didn't take long at all, which I really liked.. it came up almost immediately after we ordered it,) I thought to myself... hmm, did I order off the Keiki menu? When my small orange juice arrived, it was approximately less than a half a cup of OJ. Now, don't get me wrong, it was all very reasonably priced.. so maybe I was just expecting more after being spoiled with very generous portions by my usual go to breakfast joints. The food itself was very tasty, but I finished it all in less than 5 min. I am seriously not exaggerating, and keep in mind I am a girl that weighs less than 115 lbs so when I say the portion was small, I wasn't kidding. Maybe it was just this menu item, the S.A.N.D. I am not sure, but if you are hungry I would recommend ordering something else or more food. Our waitress comes back to check on how we liked the food and sees that we were done. She says "I see you liked it!" to which I responded, "I loved it! IT was so delicious, it disappeared so quickly - It was good, but the portion was so tiny. I am still hungry. Can I see a menu?" I decided to also order a cinnamon roll, hash brown and another egg - over medium. Cinnamon roll was very sweet, but good. Hash browns were OK, egg was good. Here is my break it down Pro/Con List: Pros: Didn't have to wait at all for a table Hostess was really nice Cool wall art Nice establishment Loved the ceiling fans Super comfy chairs Delicious food Attentive server Cons: Servings were super tiny - like Keiki sizes, at least the S.A.N.D. breakfast was Server made us feel kind of rushed; and kept coming by to ask questions and frequently every 5 minutes, I felt like I was being bugged a bit and forced to talk more with my server than my guest. Other servers sat at a table less than five feet away from us and refilled ketchups, salt/pepper, talked story about work and their schedules and ate their shift meals next us - which made us feel a bit uncomfortable (Isn't there a back room for this sort of thing?) Overall, the place is A-OK and the pros outweigh the cons so I will be back to try it again.

    (3)

  • Heather D.

    Not for the health-conscious or anyone with working taste buds. Coffee was very watered down, pancakes were under-cooked and everything else just tasted mediocre. I am shocked there is a line for this place, it's worse than Denny's and more expensive.

    (1)

  • Dianne H.

    3 Words: Red Velvet Pancakes!!! It's crazy!! These pancakes are actually better then Red Velvet Cake! Be prepared to wait. But once you've tasted their pancakes I'm sure you won't mind waiting the next time around. I just saw the review about the rat. That sucks! ... I'll still be going though Haha

    (4)

  • Joseph K.

    I took a couple of my friends to originally eat at Boot's & Kimo's in Kailua but we couldn't find parking and the line outside drove all thoughts of eating there out of my mind. So the next choice was Cinnamon's. Parking is plentiful in the lot behind the building and we were seated within a couple of minutes of arriving around eleven am. The inside décor is old fashioned and clean. They have seats outside but we chose to eat inside...A.C. is God's gift to Humanity! One of my friends ordered a traditional breakfast of eggs and bacon with potatoes. My other friend ordered the eggs benedict and at the waitresses recommendation, I ordered the Laulau omelet (forget the correct name at the moment). LET ME TELL YOU...this IS WITHOUT DOUBT the BEST omelet I have ever had in my life. Yes I love Laulau, Yes I am an egg whore, but dang I never would have thought to combine them! It was delicious! I ate it all and wanted more! To top off the meal, we shared a short stack of Red velvet pancakes...soft, moist..mmmm...delicious. Our bill came out to about forty or fifty dollars or so. You see, while I didn't care for the food at Nook, I loved the food here and I don't mind paying for it. The items on the menu were plentiful and the dishes unique and delicious. The service was excellent and the local friendly waitress made me feel welcome. I'll pay for that any time over ambiance and rave reviews. So without a doubt, I highly recommend you eat here at least once in your life time and if you do, EAT THE LAULAU omelet!

    (5)

  • Victoria G.

    Yes, we did wait 40 minutes but we got food really quickly and it was amazing. It was one of the best omelettes I have ever had. Definitely worth going!

    (5)

  • Rebecka A.

    Yes, you'll have to wait. Maybe a long time (45 min. is common). But they have a table on Saturdays (not sure about other days) with coffee and ice water, and some benches and chairs in the courtyard. I usually go here after working up an appetite surfing in Kailua on weekends. Their eggs benedict are really good, and you can choose hashbrowns or home fries or other starchy goodness to go with them. Their red velvet pancakes are amazing, but they usually have some SUPER amazing special on the chalk board that we end up trying instead: last week was Peach Cobbler pancakes! :D Very pleasant brunch place. Their food is worth the wait. Sometimes the service is slow and I've gotten the wrong side dishes sometimes which is disappointing.

    (4)

  • Klengulex P.

    We came here during our Hawaiian vacation, it was kinda hard to find but once I saw the crowd of people, I knew we found it. My husband and I were seated in 5 minutes. Service was prompt and friendly. I had the eggs Benedict and guava chiffon pancakes...the first bite of those pancakes were like heaven, it was soooo good. My husband had the locomoco and red velvet pancakes, he says his pancakes were better but overall everything was good even the coffee. If you are in Oahu and have time you need to try this breakfast place.

    (4)

  • Rudy F.

    We went there twice in one week while we were there - that's how good it is! It's a 45+ min drive from the Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club where we were staying. We had a party of 13, and they take reservations!!! (At least for big parties I think) This is a HUGE plus, as we REALLY wanted to try Boots & Kimo, but both times that we were in Kailua, the line @ Boots was ridiculous. My wife went in to TRY & buy an order of their Mac Nut pancakes was told rudely that it will take 30+ mins for a togo/take out order of the pancakes. So on the Cinnamons. The Guava Chiffon is awesome! The pancakes are nice & fluffy. The guava sauce is SO good, I can drink that stuff! We got it A La Mode and the ice cream was like the "cherry on top." It made it like a dessert. Our family of 5 shared one order of the full stack (4 pancakes) and still had left overs. The Red Velvet pancakes were ok... basically a Red Velvet cupcake in pancake form. It was so crumbly we couldn't even cut & share it. I was never a big fan of red velvet & I'm still not. I ordered the Kalua Pork Benedict the first time we were there, and my wife ordered the Crab Cake Benedict the second time we were there. Both are good. Kalua Pork Benedict - just Kalua Pork and a poached egg on top of a buttered english muffin, nothing too special, it also came with the home fries which are the fried potato chunks. Crab Cake Benedict - on recommendation from a friend - was ok, I think it was a bit better than the kalua pork one, but my wife liked the kalua one more... to each their own. The WINNER for us was based on the recommendation of the waitress - Loco Moco with Chicken Cutlet with sauteed mushrooms & onions... OMG - it's to die for! The chicken cutlet was nice & crisp on the outside & nice & juicy on the inside. The gravy was delish, on top of rice, with an egg on top. We ordered this BOTH times we were there... SO GOOD! All in all, great restaurant, great service, delicious food... plus they take reservations! On a side note, don't forget to feed the meter outside, I was literally late 2 minutes on the meter and got a $35 parking ticket!

    (5)

  • Innah H.

    I ordered guava chiffon pancakes and an eggs benedict upon skimming through the yelp reviews. What many of the Yelpers didn't tell you was that the guava chiffon pancakes are buttermilk pancakes that are smothered in guava chiffon sauce. The sauce is heavily poured over the pancakes. If you ordered the four stack, make sure you put in some sauce on the middle pancakes or else you'll just taste a plain pancake. The guava in the sauce shined through beautifully but after a few bites of pancakes and the sauce...you start to realize that it's a little too sweet and then...you're over the guava chiffon pancakes. It's best you order a two stack instead of four. It's just way too much and too sweet. It's a good thing I also ordered eggs benedict because the saltiness of the home style fries balanced out the sweetness of the pancake sauce. The eggs benedict was good. You had a choice hashbrowns or home style fries with your benedict. The muffin was buttered and not too hard nor too soggy, it stood up well to the sauce and the yolk. The ham slice was a bit thicker than other places, which is good. The egg was poached nicely. The only criticism I have is that they pour enough sauce just to cover the egg. Boo! I thought the hollandaise sauce was good too! We sat outside, because it'll take forever to get a table inside the restaurant. If sitting outside, make sure the tradwinds aren't going crazy if not...you'll end up freezing and your hair flying all over the place. I must say, the layout of the outside tables and the design of them felt more to me like a backyard bbq party. So I hope you're not expecting too much of the outside tables.

    (3)

  • Natasha L.

    Ate here for the first time about a month ago. Was excited but trying not to expect too much based on the reviews on Yelp. Came here on a Sunday and was expecting to wait long but we got seated within 20 minutes! Yay. Decided to save the red velvet pancakes for next time as I heard they had the consistency of cake, so I decided to get the guava chiffon instead. Took a tip from Yelp reviews and got the sauce on the side as I hear they like to drown the pancakes thus making it too sweet. Also got a side of bacon and eggs. They weren't amazing. Tasted like any other breakfast meal. The pancake was good, but the sauce was what made it amazing (like how the macadamia nut sauce makes Boots and Kimos famous). Our server was amazing. Was on top of refills and such. Dunno who here on Yelp got stuck with sucky service but it wasn't us! :D Would eat here again, but I wouldn't get out of bed for it.

    (4)

  • Naomi P.

    My gfs are obsessed with the red velvet pancakes here!! So obsessed that while we were waiting in the 1 hour line at Boots & Kimos, they forced us all into the car and we drove to Cinnamon's to "snack" on the red velvet pancakes before our meal. They called in the order on the phone while driving over so that when we arrived, they were ready for take-out. We picked them up and then ate them outside on the TRUNK OF THE CAR. So ghetto haha. But, they were hot, delicious, and ready-to-eat. We ate it within 5 minutes between 4 of us. I was worried that they would be too sweet like the cupcakes and I wouldn't be able to handle more than 5 bites. I was wrong! Totally delicious, not too sweet, fluffy, great consistency...the perfect pancake. I was definitely full when our table at Boots & Kimos was ready, but I actually like these more than the macadamia nut pancakes now! (But not more than the Dutch pancake at original pancake house :P)

    (4)

  • Chris P.

    No complaints here. I enjoyed the Crabcake From-Scratch Eggs Benedict and a Red Velvet Macadamia Nut Pancake. Plus, drank a couple cups of their Signature Roast Coffee (50% Hawaiian coffee blend - 25% Kona & 25% Kaua'i). Service with a smile and, even when they are busy, they get your food and drinks out to you in a quick fashion. Indoors and patio-type (outdoor covered) seating. We'll be back!

    (5)

  • sean m.

    got rejected by a rude blonde girl after driving from all the way from Waipahu.. arrived an hour before closing.. good thing boots and kimos is down the street

    (1)

  • Sara P.

    Cinnamon's is my favorite breakfast place in Oahu. The atmosphere is laid back & the food is great and that's all I really ask for. If you get there before 9 there's probably little to no wait. Although, choose where you wait carefully...or else you might be pooped on by a bird. There are lots of them hanging around the outside area. Once you are seated its worth the wait! My favorite menu items are: -Mac nut roll -Guava chiffon pancakes (or any of the pancakes for that matter) -Kahlua pork benedict Of course there are lots of other items to choose from if you are so inclined.

    (5)

  • K T.

    Went here on Labor Day because we were not able to get into Boot's & Kimo's (I had been wanting B&K mac pancakes forever and finally had time to go so I was really looking forward to it. For the rest of the story see my review). I've heard a lot about this place so I thought it wasn't a bad back up. There was about a 30 minute wait, which was nothing compared to the aforementioned place. We sat inside the weird garden structure thingy that's in the center of the room. The fans were blowing a little too hard, but I guess it's better than it being too hot and stuffy. So to the food... I ordered the Eggs Benedict with lox and a short stack buttermilk pancakes. The benedict was pretty good and the hollandaise had a nice flavor. It satisfied my breakfast food craving so I was happy with that and I only ordered the short stack because my heart was set on pancakes that I didn't get at "the other place". The pancakes were really generous sized and nice and fluffy, so yay! My friends ordered: ~ the guava-chiffon pancakes which were as perfect as that could be. Not too sweet, good guava flavor, just plain yummy. ~ cinnamon roll - not enough cinnamon, but the frosting/sauce was very good. ~ the Hawaiian omelette - I didn't taste it but I think they liked it. All in all, I liked it but don't think I would drive all the way to Kailua again just to eat there.

    (3)

  • Malynda M.

    Hands down, best breakfast you will eat in Hawaii...maybe anywhere. The frittata is good; the Eggs Benedict are awesome, seriously, all of them, especially the kalua pork. The Red Velvet pancakes are delicious, however, I would recommend sharing as they are super rich. The wait can be really long, especially on the weekend, but it is totally worth it! If you have a large party you can make reservations.

    (5)

  • noc f.

    A pregnant woman with food in her mouth greeted us and sat us. Upon seated i read a sign that says ' although our posted hours say 7am til 2 pm , management reserves the right to stop serving prior to 2pm (running out of food, and the crew just taking. A beating being the leading causes....) very comforting if ur driving all the way out here from waikiki.call ahead i guess. On the other hand, Crab cakes are amazing!!!! Their coffee is a good mix of 50% hawaiian grown beans, 30% Kona and 20% kauai grown beans = awesome cup of joe.I pay attention to these kind of details! Red velvet pancake is great for the first 6 bites and then its to good and gets that dessert-y feel. I looove red velvet but not for brunch. I still prefer Boots and Kimo's pancakes, hands down!

    (2)

  • Gail M.

    Food was ok, but our waitress brought it down to a 2. There was a group of us w/ separate checks but similar orders. When she brought out the food, she kept on setting down food in front of the wrong people repeatedly & then blamed us for *taking* the other person's order. We had ordered both the guava & the red velvet pancakes. The waitress then preceded to blame us for her forgetting to write down the order for the guava pancakes. So she brings out the guava while we waited for the red velvet... and waited... and waited. Until she brought out the check with the guava pancakes and the red velvet pancakes that never even came out. Ugh! Would stop by for the guava pancakes again, but would avoid the ditsy blond waitress next time.

    (2)

  • Kristen C.

    Finally got to eat here! Ended clinicals early and me and a bunch of my classmates were hungry so we decided on this place because we really wanted to try the red velvet pancake!...Came around 1140a and the place was packed and we were told there was a 45 min wait, we were indecisive about choose another place to eat because we were hungry but finally just decided to stay because the pancakes were already on our minds. Was too bad either as the wait was maybe only 30 mins. Since we were unfortunately seated in the corner, we werent really noticed so it took a long while to get helped but the place was busy anyways. Everyone got breakfast items, mostly omelets and someone got a kalua pig benedict and that looked really good but she noted that the yolk was cooked all the way through boo. As for myself, I got their other "famous" guava chiffon pancakes, short stack, for $6.54 with tax. and since everyone wanted to try the red velvet pancakes, we got the short stack for $7.25+tax, to share. Water was filled often throughout the wait so that was nice since the wait was quite awhile. When the red velvet pancakes came we all took a same and passed it around the table =) and boy were they good! tasted exactly like a red velvet cake but in pancake form! omg they were heavenly. The only complaint we had was that there werent enough frosting because there was only a little bit in the middle and in between the two pancakes but on our way out to pay we saw another red velvet coming out with frosting oozing out of the middle...what!? maybe they asked for extra but that was our reasoning haha. It was delicious though...for $7.25+ its a bit much for 2 pancakes but you definitely cant get it anywhere else to its definitely worth it. As for my guava pancakes, the sauce was really good, sweet guava buttery goodness, but the pancakes themselves were just okay. I've definitely had better tasting and softer and more tender ones at that, as you needed to cut it with a knife kinda deal. Overall I really enjoyed the pancakes and i'll be sure to come back for the (local) corn pancakes w/ blueberries and carrot pancakes that you also cant get anywhere else!

    (5)

  • Stacey L.

    My husband and I came here for breakfast twice while on vacation, the first time was the morning after a hideous 24-hour travel day to Oahu and the second a few days later. Situated in a small two-story mall-like building, it's a quaint breakfast cafe with great coffee and service! The first time we went on a Tuesday around 9:00am (no wait!), I got the veggie eggs benedict with tomato and spinach with homefries on the side and Jeff got the guava chiffon pancakes. The eggs were done perfectly, with a VERY RICH hollandaise sauce. My husband gobbled down the pancakes, which were very good but too sweet for me. The coffee was delicious, and out bill came out to around $24. Great deal! We went back a few days later to try the red velvet pancakes. OMG, they were amazing! If you like red velvet cake, then you will love these pancakes - dessert for breakfast! The cream cheese frosting/syrup was amazing, and the consistency of the pancake was just like a big cupcake. I got the corn cakes with blueberries, and while I expected them to taste more like corn, they were also very good. In all, a great place for breakfast (although we had to wait around 10 minutes the second time, on a Friday around 9:30am) before you hit the beach!

    (4)

  • Glee S.

    Christmas brunch w/ friends. My crab cake benedict tasted like it was pure bread crumbs and the hash browns were equally flavorless. Very very disappointed!! Would not eat here again.

    (2)

  • Marisa O.

    If you (one or more of the following): 1) enjoy non-breakfast tastes incorporated into breakfast foods 2) Love eggs benedict 3) Want to have one of the BEST cinnamon rolls EVER you should go to Cinnamon's Restaurant. Personally? 1) When I actually eat breakfast for breakfast (usually on Sundays, with the fiancee) it's the time when I'm looking for something truly breakfast-y. Something wholesome and delicious. Not saying that non-breakfast tastes aren't, just not what I'm looking for. 2) Now I know that Eggs Benedict is one of those standby items that most people absolutely adore, but personally, I'm not a huge fan of anything egg yolk-y or mayonnaise-y so that's out for me. BUT.... 3) HUGE fan of cinnamon rolls. And not those weird, waxy, fatty things that you can get at a bakery, that are usually hard and crumbly. I'm talking about REAL cinnamon rolls. Cinnabon is good, but really, how can you go to a place called Cinnamon's and NOT try the cinnamon rolls? You've got to do it! Best I've had in a LONG time, and really, it redeemed the rest of the meal. Not that this place is bad, mind you, just not for me. The wait was intense (as it usually is at breakfast places on a Sunday morning) and for some reason, it wasn't really worth it. We were seated at a small table outside under a tent, which was very nice. We ordered Red Velvet Pancakes and this omelette thing that was very taco-licious. Both good. Red velvet just like the cake, and omelette thing just like a taco (not really omelette-y). Great potatoes with it, and of course, the excellent, aforementioned cinnamon roll. All good. Very good. Not what I was looking for. Decent (if not overburdened) service. All in all, good, not great. I do, however, want to give this place a second shot, and order more Breakfast oriented foods, as the flavors are great, and it was definitely worth another shot.

    (3)

  • Anthony N.

    Don't people have work on Fridays!?!?! We had a short wait so it wasn't too bad.. (10-15min.) After being seated our waitress did not come to greet or bring water for at least another 10min. that sucked!! boo her!! :P Today was an awesome day to come, all the workers were dressed up for halloween. Their theme was workers from different food establishments. There was a KFC lady with her rubber chicken! :) , a hooters girl, Boots & Kimos girl, this girl in the Anna Millers outfit, this guy in a Magoos Tshirt and he added a nice touch to his shirt with flour from making pizzas, our waitress who was from the corn dog on a stick outfit im guessing from that store in windward mall. My FAV. costume was this guy dressed as a chinese worker with white shirt, black pants and a dirty apron. He had one of thos "Hello my name is" stickers and his name was FU LING YU!! haha!! get it!?!?!?! :P and the best part about his costume was his hair!! he had a BOOYAH!!! ahahaha!! :D much props to all the staff for dressing up!! my +2 & I shared the Red Velvet & Guava Chiffon pancakes which was pretty good!! Tryin something other than the plain pancakes was a nice experience. IDK if I could eat a full order by myself tho, might feel sick after.. I wanted to try their cinnamon's roll but for $3.25 for ONE ROLL thats crazy! I had the Farmers omelette which was in my opinon the best bang for your buck! $11.25!! It was a monster of an omelette! and it was hella good!! My friends had the eggs benedict which was SOOO tiny for $13. thats crazy! This is a great place if you wanna try their different flavored pancakes, other than that the breakfast foods are basically the same as other joints.. The only thing that stood out for me today was the creative costumes.

    (3)

  • Alicia P.

    Red velvet pancakes are amazing! guava chiffon are phenomenal but very sugary. A must try!

    (5)

  • Natalie N.

    Best place in Kailua for breakfast food, hands down. This place is always busy, so the bf&I will always call first to see how long the wait is. Lucky for us though, parties of two usually don't have to wait long. We always get our own breakfast plates (I usually order corn beef hash eggs and rice and the bf gets a regular order of the classic eggs benedict) and order a side of red velvet pancakes. Eating these pancakes are a MUST if you decide to eat here! If you're one of those people not hooked on the whole red velvet craze, I've heard many good things about the guava chiffon pancakes as well. Considering how busy the restaurant always is, the service is still top notch. The waitresses that have helped us are always very friendly, sometimes spare the time to talk story or share a laugh. While the kitchen is probably slammed the entire morning, the wait for the food isn't bad at all. Cashiers always ask us how the meal was, &of course, we always reply, "excellent!". My mouth is watering just thinking about the next time I'll be back..

    (5)

  • Stephanie H.

    My fiance and I came here over the Labor Day weekend, and I have to say I think this is my new favorite pancake spot and I don't even like pancakes! I heard so much about the guava chiffon and the red velvet pancakes. I wanted to try both so I ordered the guava and the fiance ordered the red velvet, he's a team player like that. The guava chiffon pancakes were these delicious, fluffy cakes topped with sweet guava sauce and whipped cream. The guava was almost too sweet, I could only eat a half of a short stack. The red velvet however were absolutely delightful. The pancakes are so moist you don't need any butter or syrup to enjoy them. It had this amazing fresh baked taste with a hint ot vanilla all this is topped off with stripes of cream cheese syrup. We also tried a half order of the veggie eggs benedict, and I have to say I was impressed by this as well. The hollandaise sauce was perfect, fresh lemony taste. The egg was poached nicely, not too runny and not overcooked. Two thumbs up! I have to be honest though, next time I come back it will be for those beautiful red velvet pancakes.

    (5)

  • Chanel L.

    Drove all the way from Waikiki to try the Red velvet pancake! The restaurant is located on the backside of Kailua square. There is plenty of metered spaces. Arrived around 10ish am on a weekday and there was a long a 20 min ish wait. Make sure you have plenty of coins to feed to the meters. Had the gravy over meat loaf, sausage and eggs and THE RED VELVET PANCAKE! All the breakfast dish was just BLEH, original that I can anywhere. This rating is just for the red velvet pancake! It was so good , fluffy and not too sweet. I ate the whole thing myself and didn't share! No need for extra syrup, cause the pancake it self was made perfect. I will def come back for more red velvet pancake, next time instead of two cakes,. im going to do 6 to the face?! =)

    (5)

  • Oh, B.

    While on our 6th day of vacation on Oahu, we decided to try Cinnamon's. Boy, were we glad that we did. He had the red velvet pancakes and I had the guava chiffon. We both added the eggs and meat to our meals. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted divine. The coffee was some of the best we have ever had. We even purchased a few bags to take home with us. The meat and eggs really complimented the sweetness of the pancakes. If the waitress asks if you want 2 of 4 pancakes, go with 2. We wish we had found this place earlier in the week. On second thought, we would have eaten here every day (which would have been terrible for our waistlines). BONUS: Friday at 1pm no wait. Walked right in and were seated.

    (5)

  • Anson G.

    Bottom Line: Whoa. Good food! OK, so the place was really crowded, and they appear to have one bathroom that is shared by all the men and women of this establishment. It was very casual with patrons dressed mostly in beach wear, and the occasional bare chested male. In any case, you probably don't come here for the fancy atmosphere - but definitely come if you like local casual style. The service was pretty quick to seat us. We didn't even wait, although we came closer to around 11 am. Maybe that's the trick? Go after the early morning crowd? There were a lot of people after us though, so I think we just got lucky. Our orders were taken with speed, accuracy, and friendliness; our waitress was also frank about her opinion of the dishes when solicited from her. Our drink order came out really late, but she apologized, and explained that she had asked someone else to bring them out to us, but when she saw we didn't have any (we looked parched) she immediately brought us our drinks. She even noticed that I had taken the lemon from the iced tea, and plopped it into my water, and offered to bring more lemons out for us. Wow - that's a first anywhere. We tried the homemade corned beef hash, with some eggs and brown rice. I also had to try the red velvet pancakes. Corned beef hash was very light and potatoey. I liked it. The eggs were perfectly cooked, and not greasy - just like the corned beef. The brown rice was soft, and perfectly cooked as well. The red velvet pancakes were on another level. It had some kind of cream cheese glaze that was OMG delicious. This dish was a conundrum. It was light tasting, but it was heavy to swallow. It's like it refused to be swallowed, and stuck to my throat. I definitely would have benefited from a glass of milk or something. All in all, the red velvet pancakes were about as happy I am going to get with pancakes, so I'm gonna bump this place up to a 5 star rating. I will definitely be back and review again to make sure that it was well deserved, or if I was just blown away by my first run in with red velvet pancakes. :)

    (5)

  • Dr. Hiroshi L.

    The guava pancakes are killer and so are the red velvet cake pancakes. I liked the guava ones better although my girlfriend loved the red velvet ones way more. Service was quick and friendly. We sat outside which was not bad since we were super hungry but it just felt a little dirty and at times we smelt the sewage smell coming from the streets.

    (5)

  • michelle j.

    this is another family fave! we have come here all of my life & are never disappointed. my fave is the s.a.n.d. with Apple cinnamon pancakes. my hubby loves their eggs Benedict. their salads & sandwiches are also so ono!!! the next generation of kids in our fam also have their faves already!

    (5)

  • Kimo S.

    Must order on your first round (like we did): 1. Crab Cake Benedict 2. Red Velvet Pancakes End of story. I am still craving those Red Velvet Pancakes and it has been a week since I last ate here. This place is pretty dated and antiquated from a quick glance but that doesn't stop this place from being incredibly busy on the weekends. It's so busy their restaurant spills out into the courtyard area between all the shops. Amazing. The service is a little slow but that doesn't stop them from being nice and friendly even when they are running back and forth like this is Xmas Eve at Toys R Us. Expect your food to take a little while, if you're going to be irritable about this perhaps you should take a clue by the line that goes out the door, the huge wait and the packed to capacity restaurant. I'll be back again for more... I can't get the taste of dancing Red Velvet Panckes out of my mind (or mouth). So delicious!

    (5)

  • Mel G.

    Hubby and I took the drive over to Kailua for breakfast one weekday when we were hoping it wouldn't be so crazy busy as I have heard they usually are. Even for a Tuesday at brunch time, the place was pretty full. It's tucked away in a shopping center away from the main part of Kailua. Service was friendly and quick. We were feeling our sweet tooth, so we got the Portuguese sweet bread French toast, with guava chiffon topping and the guava chiffon pancakes. Oh my goodness, so amazing. The guava chiffon definitely lives up to the hype. It is smooth and buttery. Very sweet and rich, but a flavor that has my mouth watering just writing about it! We also got a side of scrambled eggs. Not usually worth mentioning because they are pretty standard at any breakfast place, but the fact that they were cooked like I would do it and not runny which turns my stomach was a plus. The atmosphere is cozy and garden like as there is a big gazebo in the middle and lots of party lights strung throughout. Would definitely go again, really want to try those Benedicts I was eyeing!

    (4)

  • Jonas C.

    I love benedicts, I mean, who doesn't like more egg on their eggs? And the hollandaise sauce here is amazing. We did order the pancakes (guava chiffon and red velvet) which are a little on the heavy side. I guess good if you like rich foods, but I regret not getting more benedicts. Personally, wasn't too fond of the pancakes myself, but I guess overall quality was pretty good. They get a little cloying after a while. And I still can't stop raving about the benedicts. Must try more next time (we only shared a crabcake one).

    (4)

  • Ku'ulei R.

    OMG! I finally made it over to Cinnamon's and let me just say it was worth it!!! I've been hearing from my friends about how good this place was but never wanted to make the trek down to try it out myself. I finally went to try it one morning since I was in the area. I had the Kalua Pig Egg's benedict, my fiance had the regular egg's benedict, and we had 2 guava chiffon pancakes on the side. The Kalua Pig Egg's Benedict was so GOOD! The Kalua Pig tasted so good and the hollandaise sauce was GREAT. Put the two together and it was heaven in my mouth. The best part of the breakfast however was the guava chiffon pancakes. The pancakes were so light and fluffy and the cream cheese sauce plus the guava sauce made this pancake the best pancake I ever ate in my life! I HIGHLY recommend this place! It's one of the best breakfast places here on the island!

    (5)

  • Yellow J.

    Went there on a Saturday afternoon, waited more than 30 minutes but it was worth it (kinda). My girl friends and i ordered Guava Chiffon Pancakes, Red velvet pancakes, egg Benedict, and coffee. Guava Chiffon Pancakes were amazing. The best pancakes I've ever had. Red velvet one was good too but i preferred Guava one better. Egg Benedict was ok. I'm not a fan though. Great thing they refill coffee. The service was great. The waitress lady was polite and efficient. It was my first time in Cinnamon's. My friends brought me there saying this restaurant had great food. I wouldn't say great, it was ok Food. Will I go back there for the second time? For the pancakes, YES. For the other food items, NO.

    (3)

  • Kaui G.

    Came here with high expectations and was painfully disappointed. Boyfriend got prime rib which was more like a "badly cooked porter house steak". Well done instead of medium. I got a bacon omelet with cheese. Lots of bacon however it was tough bacon and the cheese was hard and congealed (sp?) Lastly the guava chiffon pancakes. Which were doughy and seemed like it was just reduced guava jelly over it. You only get a first impression n they blew it. Don't know if I'll be back to let them change my mind! :(

    (2)

  • Donielle C.

    After reading all the reviews, of course my husband and I had to try the RED VELVET PANCAKES- and they were AMAZING!! I don't even like white chocolate (which is the syrup that's drizzled on top), but that really topped it off (no pun intended). They were light and fluffy so you didn't walk away with that overly-stuffed feeling that usually follows a large pancake meal. Perfectly cooked. The Guava Chiffon pancakes looked pretty good from afar, so I think we may be trying those next time. We also ordered the FRITTATA omelette and that was excellent. Lots of yummy veggies all mixed into the eggs- and you can even get a "smaller" size for $2 cheaper (you know, so you can still have room for the red velvet pancakes!). It comes with your choice of a carb side, so I got it with their homemade biscuit, which was quite tasty (warm and moist- not too flaky, not too dry). I would recommend this dish to veggie-lovers and would definitely order it again. The service was fast and friendly from the start. It's location is in a strange building full of other small boutiques and random shops. You can't see it from the street (it's inside a dark-brown wooded building), so it's like a hidden gem that you need to know about in order to find. They serve breakfast til 2pm everyday, which is great for those who either like to sleep in on the weekend or get their surf session in before venturing out for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Rise D.

    Yummy place for breakfast and lunch. Shared the red velvet pancakes and a chicken salad sandwich with my mom. The red velvet pancakes were good, they might as well call it a red velvet cake. The pancakes were very sweet so I'm glad we also had the chicken sandwich to balance out the sweetness. The service was very good too. Our waitress and the staff were very kind and friendly. I noticed on the door that Cinnamon's was featured on Rachel Ray, so that must mean that this restaurant is worth visiting! Decent prices too. Our pancakes (short stack) and chicken sandwich with french fries came out to under $20. I wish I lived on the windward side so I could come here more often!

    (5)

  • Dave H.

    3.5 stars Definitely a unique place with its' guava chiffon and red velvet pancakes! If you like you're red velvet pancakes in the consistency of actual cake, by all means one is for you! I'm definitely not a fan of how the pancakes quickly crumble when trying to pick up a fork-full. The guava chiffon pancakes were a better consistency and something that I did enjoy more (compared to the red velvet). Something cool and noteworthy is that there's coconut syrup at every table! This is a diabetic's nightmare but if you got that sweet teeth this is the place to be. I also tried the Lox, which is their eggs benedict with smoked salmon (which I found too salty). Luckily I had the overly sweet pancakes to balance out the overly salty salmon. Too sweet and too salty for my tastes buds (and trust me, I usually don't complain about those two things very often!). The wait can get kind of long and obnoxious, but the waitress was so cheery and nice you can't help but not be mad.

    (4)

  • Sharon G.

    Amazing food and great service. Red velvet pancakes, a must!

    (5)

  • Hannah C.

    Excellent service. Delicious guava chiffon pancakes. We also tried the frittata and crabcake eggs benedict. The artichoke in the frittata gave it a good spin to the dish. The crabcake eggs benedict was a new experience as well. But the thing that made the experience fantastic was the friendly service and the fluffy pancakes (they were nice and chewy and the guava glaze very tasty). We drove over an hour to get to this breakfast place in the rain. We initially tried our luck at Boots & Kimo, but the line was way too long. So glad, we ate here instead!

    (5)

  • Leah R.

    I have such mixed feelings about this place. I LOVE the red velvet pancakes. They're so soft and yummy, like having a big moist fluffy cupcake for breakfast. By themselves they are worth 5 stars. I hear their guava chiffon pancakes are good too, but I'm married to the red velvet. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything else that I really love to eat here, which is why I'm so mixed about it and my rating slips. Nothing's been bad, but there's nothing else that I want either. It's also strange that they say on the menu that they won't do egg white omelletes. What's the big deal? Oh well. The ladies waiting on us here are always really nice though. They got me with red velvet anyway. So much that I can overlook the fact the the place could probably use a really good scrub down.

    (3)

  • Thu D.

    I had to beg my friends to go to either Cinnamon's or Boots and Kimo. Finally they decide to go but we didn't know which one to go to. I picked Cinnamon's because not everyone is a pancake person and Cinnamon's offers more on its menu. Great pick! I got the crab cake eggs benedict. It was so good! I also tried the pork, red velvet pancakes, guava chiffon pancakes and the chicken fried steak that is a special. Everything was great! I liked the guava pancakes over the red velvet. The chicken fried steak was great too! The gravy was pretty damn good!

    (4)

  • Dan H.

    Much preferred to Boots and Kimos. This has become a favorite breakfast spot when family and friends are in town and here's why.... Positives: The service is great. It feels very family run and friendly. The staff are willing to give helpful suggestions and have never led me wrong. The food is exceptional. The Guava Pancakes can hold their own against Boots and Kimos mac sauce pancakes any day of the week. Eggs Benedict was great, although the portion was a little small. The richness of the holinday sauce more than made up for the size of the dish though. It's got a warm quaint atmosphere. I love to eat outside in their atrium-like area surrounded by shops when I get the chance. Parking is convenient. Negatives: can't really think of any...wow, that's saying alot. When searching for breakfast in Kailua, don't go to Boots and Kimos. Save yourself time and try Cinnamons

    (4)

  • Mari C.

    I come from a land where Breakfast Is King. Coffee rules the masses with a gentle-yet-powerful hand and pancakes are the Gatekeepers of the Weekend. So of course I was intrigued to visit this Hawaiian oasis governed by the same principles. My devoted hosts waxed poetic over pancakes exotic, saluted the sausage, and dared not contradict the benedict. I was further encouraged by the 20 minute line, in spite of the fact that the Cinnamon Empire had expanded its tables to claim the shopping center and was venturing into the sidewalk. Finally admitted, we were served some very strong, very good coffee. Yum. The pancakes were different than the San Francsico-style crepes I generally consume - they were huge and fat, not unlike many of the local Cinnavores. Very bready and good flavor, but I could only handle about 1/2 of my carrot pancake, leaving the other 1.5 pancakes abandoned. Other dishes I got to sample were blueberry pancake, guava chiffon pancake, french toast, bacon, and eggs. Everything was good, but not nothing was extraordinary. Except the coffee. This is a local breakfast brigade, and I can appreciate that. If I lived here, I probably would become a weekend warrior. But I would still miss the Gourmet Governement back at home.

    (4)

  • Miguel L.

    i'll take red velvet pancakes over the guava cake, any day... nough said now that that's sorted out, i'd like to say a few things. this place is good, and so popular that it's only opened until 2pm! they prolly make enough money that they don't have to be open for the whole day lol they're like "ok we made multiple grand already, time to close" impressed. anyway, good place for breakfast/lunch. they have a lot of space, so bring friends.. there'll be room for the whole family, yes even crazy uncle ron! remember to tip your server!

    (4)

  • Seth H.

    Thank God for GPS, I would never have found this place without it, anyway this wasn't my first choice that morning but Boots and Kimo's line was like two hours wait with tons of Japanese tourist waiting outside, so we went to Cinnamon's for a one hour wait, but let me tell you it was well worth it, the serving sizes were huge and tasty, my daughter enjoyed her red velvet pancakes and I enjoyed my omelette. Eating there you get the feeling you're eating in someone's home which is nice but also alittle creepy, the staff are very nice and friendly and the food comes up pretty fast. GO THERE.

    (4)

  • Kulia V.

    We checked out this place on Sunday around noon. I was craving an egg's benedict and I was dying to try the Red Velvet Pancakes that all you yelpers have been raving about. And let me tell you, my fellow yelpers were absolutely right!! The pancakes were ridiculously good!!! My first bite was full of red fluffy goodness followed by the sweetness of the coconut syrup... OMG.. basically it was PANCAKE AWESOMENESS! They must have crack in it because I couldn't stop eating it LOL. I also had a half order of the Kalua Pig Benedict with home fries. One word. Delicious. I polished that off real quick while sneaking in bites of the pancakes from amazingville. The home fries especially were very good, plenty flavor. My gf had this huge 3 egg Denver Omelet. I'm talking GINORMOUS. She could barely eat a third of it. Well she was also eating the incredible pancakes too so who can blame her. Overall the food was great and the service was a little slow but def worth it.

    (4)

  • Erin G.

    Great breakfast and great service! So the first time I went to Cinnamon's, my boyfriend and I got to sit in the outdoor patio area. We were seated by one of the owners, who was very friendly and gave us info on specials at other restaurants in the area. Our waitress came over to take our orders, and she was very attentive and friendly. I ordered the corned beef hash with scrambled eggs and brown rice. It was surprisingly not greasy at all! The corned beef hash is probably a little too bland for most people, but I like it that way and was very happy that is was on the lighter side. The brown rice was probably the best brown rice I've ever eaten. I've always had a hard time switching to brown rice, but this brown rice had a nice consistency, not mushy and not hard. My boyfriend had the infamous red velvet pancakes, which had an incredible cream cheese frosting on top AND in between the pancakes! They tasted like the red velvet I grew up on, moist and yummy with a crispy ring around the edge of the pancakes! The best part is that when I went back to Cinnamon's a second time, the food came out the same way. My breakfast was not oily and the brown rice was great! My boyfriend tried the carrot cake pancakes, which I liked even though I'm not a fan of carrot cake! He liked the cream cheese topping, and our waitress gave us an extra container of it to go with our leftovers! The only downside to Cinnamon's is that you will probably have a wait if you go during weekend brunch hour. I've always gone there around noon on a weekend, and never had to wait for a table. With the great breakfast and friendly service, I'll definitely go back.

    (4)

  • John W.

    I'll start this by saying I love breakfast... it's by far my favorite meal. I had the Kalua pig eggs benedict and a short stack of the red velvet pancakes. The eggs benedict were by far the best I've had anywhere in Hawaii, perfectly cooked and the Kalua pig was something different and awesome. The red velvet pancakes were more like cake than pancakes.. absolutely amazing. The service was prompt and friendly, couldn't ask for more.

    (5)

  • Amanda Z.

    Finally made it out to Cinnamon's this past weekend, and it was worth the drive! We arrived just after they opened at 7am...good thing b/c within 30 minutes or so they were packed. Great service - waitress was very accommodating and offered to split the check, friendly employees. And of course, the most important part...great FOOD!! I ordered the half order lox eggs benedict with homefries. Good thing I got the half order b/c I was stuffed after (good thing we went on a hike after)! Really good hollandaise, generous portion of lox. We also got the guava chiffon pancakes to share...2 pancakes drenched w/two kinds of guava-y sauce...really good. Will be back!!

    (4)

  • Brad Y.

    Definitely a hidden gem. I've never been to Boots and Kimos as everyone else seemingly has.. But supposedly the two are competitors. Friendly, quick service accompanied by great food. Definitely worth a try. I tell all of my friends about it! Must-try Dish: Red Velvet Pancakes!!!!!!!!!!! with a cream cheese syrup.. i think?

    (5)

  • Michael H.

    Awesome! That's aimed up my experience with this place. I'm from Arizona, and when I come back to Hawaii next year. This will be the one place I have to come back too.

    (5)

  • Heidi G.

    LOCO MOCO is to die for!!! My last trip here was last month with the dude and we ended up going here twice in our 1 week stay! We both loved the loco moco, it was the best outta everything we tried. The red velvet pancakes were eh ok. Nothing to gush over, I think the macadamia banana pancakes at Boots N' Kimo's is wayyy better. The kalua pork benedict was good but a little bit too salty. I think the crabcake benedict was a bit more tastier. The first time we went there the service was awesome and up to par, the 2nd time our waitress was a bit slow, although she was super sweet. Verdict: Definitely a staple when I go to Hawaii! But don't expect a cheap breakfast even though sales tax is lower on the island.

    (4)

  • Elle V.

    Loooove eating here because of three main things: Guava Chiffon Pancakes, Hawaiian Omelette and the Hot Chocolate! My bf and I hate waiting so we go to popular places on less popular days and so there was a 5 minute wait and it wasn't too crowded. The service was fantastic but the hostess was unfriendly ;P go figure.

    (5)

  • Jennifer Y.

    love the red velvet pancakes here. the wait is kind of long though and it gets busy.

    (5)

  • Teruo N.

    Wow lau-lau, dis place is the best! Velvet pancakes, Crabcakes, everyting so ono. Guava Chiffon pancakes were a little too sweet for the wife, but the kids loved it. We will go more than once next time.

    (5)

  • Chantel C.

    Cinnamon's rocks! The service was really great - all of the staff was very accommodating and nice, and the food was good. My friends and I split a short stack of banana pancakes, and I had the "from scratch" eggs benedict. I chose the 1/2 portion with home fries. I was extremely satisfied... and now feel complete since I have FINALLY found a place in Hawaii with AWESOME home fries!!!!!!! You've got to try these... they were garlic-y, a little salty, and had green onions. I will come back here just for those. But the other stuff was very good too. -Eggs benedict was good... I was happy, but nothing super remarkable to me... -Banana pancakes were delish! You have the banana flavor in every bite you take! It reminded me of banana bread, but better because I love how the pancakes are moist, ooey and gooey!! :) -Coffee, waitress was very attentive to refill my cup The only reason I docked a star was because the birds outside were obnoxious!! We were seated outside under the umbrellas, and there is a whole congregation of pigeons above, and doves hopping on tables. I had a very close call from being pooped on. Whew! Maybe next time I'll sit further under my umbrella... or inside.

    (4)

  • Meghan T.

    I LOVE Cinnamon's. It's that simple. Their service is excellent, their food is delicious, and the atmosphere is fantastic! On the contrary, they are a local favorite so there is a considerable wait but well worth it!

    (5)

  • Jane C.

    Boots & Kimo's.. closed Moke's.. closed Cinnamon's.. Opened!! got seated pretty quick (~10 minutes), considering how crowded it was. the private lot is metered, but super cheap. since i was on vacation (= major eating) mode, i went a bit crazy.. - guava chiffon pancakes, get the short stack, or upgrade the meal for $1.75. its delish, but more of a dessert flavor. soft fluffy pancakes, drenched in sweet pink syrup - corn blueberry pancakes, also upgraded from the buttermilk for $1.75 more. its a bit chewier than the guava. and i think it was the buttermilk with some corn kernels & blueberries thrown in - omelette, huge portion. its more of a scramble wrapped in the egg. i got the one with bacon, sausage, & bunch of veggies. - sausage & eggs. honestly, all the meat stuff waas greeeeat here! - hot chocolate, yumMm!! - orange juice i really liked how the servers were super sweet. prices are reasonable. they dealt with the crowd so well!! there's both indoor & covered outdoor seating. super cute restaurant, with the homey feel

    (4)

  • Russell S.

    Went to Cinnamon's on a Saturday morning at around 9 am. The wait was about 20 minutes long. A good sign for an island restaurant. The portions are LARGE. I had the portuguese sausage omelette with rice (daily special) and also tried the Hawaiian omelette. Both were excellent. I wanted to try the pancakes, but I just didn't have enough room. The coffee was also excellent. I haven't tried any of the other choices in town, but this one is a winner.

    (5)

  • Clarissa D.

    Always busy, even on a regular week day, this place is ultimately a must-visit. You have to try their red velvet pancake and enjoy their freshly brewed coffee with free refill. Amazing customer service!!

    (4)

  • Matthew K.

    The food was good. It was crowded when I went with friends. I think this place has a good staff. I didnt really like the enviroment because it was so busy. But it cant be bad if that many people want to eat at the same place at the same time.

    (5)

  • Brenda S.

    After a hiatus from YELP for several months and several vacations later, it's time to catch up on reviews. In February we were staying at an acquaintance's place in Kaneohe, enjoying the perfect weather. Our first morning there, we realized there was no food in the house. Yelp to the rescue! We searched for breakfast places and decided to hop over to Kailua for a bite. We arrived around 10am and we promptly seated by an unusual local man with bleached blonde hair and a lisping pidgin accent. He was very friendly and acknowledged my son which makes a difference when it comes to my recommending a place for folks with kids. As soon as we sat down, the boy stated he was not hungry anymore. Turns out he was sneaking flamin' hot cheetos before we headed out. Told him to pick something out anyway. He assembled his own choices of scrambled eggs, a scoop of white rice, homefries and guava juice. I chose the crab cakes and eggs with homefries. While the food was an overall 3 experience, the crab cakes were delectable (and this was my first time to try crab in 6 yrs after a bad experience in Santa Cruz with "freshly" cooked crabs/butter). The crab cakes combined 3-4 types of crab (including lump) and had a wonderful flavor. Although the accompanying sauce was good, the crabcakes were best naked. The boy ate most of his food, so he seemed happy. The home fries were just lukewarm (I think they were pre-cooked and kept in a warmer). The guava juice was real juice. The flavor was very good just wish it was more than the 6 oz. The food arrived very quickly. Our waitperson was efficient, checked on us multiple times, and seemed to be running herself ragged. Overall, the experience was a 3.5. Would recommend Cinnamon's as a breakfast, brunch, or lunch place for those on the Windward side. Definitely not a destination establishment, but I would go back to try the vegetarian patty loco moco and a few other interesting options on the menu.

    (4)

  • Marci C.

    The Red Velvet Pancakes are sooo crazy delicious!!!!! Their only downfall is their tendency to break apart easily, which makes sharing a challenge... but sharing itself is a challenge too ;) The taste and texture of the pancake are both lovely; it's light and fluffy and deliciously sweet, but not overly so. We also ordered the Guava Chiffon Pancakes cause the menu exclaims "We recommend Guava Chiffon!" so we decided hey why not? The Guava Chiffon wasn't as great as the Red Velvet, but it was still delicious. Although the pancakes were drenched in guava syrup, the syrup was very tasty. A little less syrup would've been better though. With two pancake dishes, we needed meat. It was a Sunday breakfast, therefore breakfast meat is a must. And bacon is that meat. But alas, no bacon! How can they run out of bacon??? But we looked over the menu once again and decided to go with a side order of Canadian bacon. The price of the bacon was worth neither the amount nor taste... we will not be ordering the Canadian bacon from here again. Besides the bacon, however, this place is amazing. Parking is somewhat difficult and the wait is somewhat long cause the place is always packed, but the pancakes make everything worth it!!!

    (5)

  • Shireen E.

    Sunday was our first time here and I can say that it will definitely not be our last! We got there around 9am on Sunday and the wait was about 20-30 minutes. I had heard about how busy they can get so I was expecting this. From the time we had to wait until we walked out with full bellys it was only a total of 1 hour. Not bad at all! When we finally got seated the servers were super fast and very friendly. We had a chance to look over the menu while we waited so we knew what we wanted to order. I ordered the crabcake eggs benedict (creamy hollandaise and yummy crabcake), my bf ordered the skillet which was your choice of ingredients with with home fries and eggs(delicious) and of course we just had to try their guava chiffon pancakes(OMG, this is sooooo decadent and delicious). Don't let the # of bodies waiting outside put you off of trying this place. Believe me the wait is so worth it!

    (5)

  • Rich P.

    The pancakes are crazy sweet and bit mushy. I think they are trying a bit too hard in blending cupcakes and breakfast and miss the mark on the basics. The perfect pancakes need the right amount of fluffiness and moistness. The omelets are good. The ingredients are fresh and chopped to the perfect bits.

    (3)

  • Kelly T.

    Decent and you get what you expect. Great red velvet pancakes. It's like having cake for breakfast with glaze instead of frosting. The place is crowded, which shows people like it. The wait was about 20-25 minutes for mid-morning on a Saturday. Ambiance felt a little more outer-island, which I liked. Timing and service was fine. Nothing to rave about with service, but they were there when needed. The red velvet pancakes were definitely something to go back for. But I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 because the rest of the meal... sausage, guava juice, and eggs... wasn't memorable...just plain (but I guess...how much can you really do?). They don't think too much about presentation (no garnishes). I would not recommend the hot chocolate since it wasn't made with a great quality of chocolate nor was it mixed well. This would be a fun side note to your day but never a destination. The look and the food matched and thus I got what I expected. I'm not sure if I will be craving it again...if anything it might be those pancakes.

    (3)

  • Kelli B.

    SUPER busy but the wait was worth how amazing the cashew chicken salad sandwich was! The only reason I knocked it down a star was because of the slower service due to how busy they were. I was surprised since it was 1pm on a Wednesday but where I'm from almost all businesses are dead midweek at lunch.

    (4)

  • Kathleen L.

    I always love going to Cinnamon's and so was happy to meet friends for breakfast here after a few months break. The wait can be extremely long, but on a Friday morning we only waited for a few minutes. Once seated, the service was excellent. It's always difficult to choose what to eat because they have a big selection of dishes. Plus, the food going by is distracting, especially the pancakes. I tried the French toast this time and it was delicious. My friend had Eggs Benedict and she was in heaven. The only negative is the parking. The lot in the back is often full and when a spot comes open, the meters need to be fed lots of quarters. However, don't let that stop you from having a great breakfast at Cinnamon's.

    (5)

  • Becky U.

    omg! you have got to try the red velvet pancake and kailua pork bennidict... to die for!

    (5)

  • Angelica A.

    YAY they've added the Red Velvet Pancakes indefinitely! It is definitely a reason to head down to Cinnamons, best thing on the MENU! This time i ordered the side of RVPs, corn-beef hash, eggs and hash-browns. As always the RVPs were awesome! As for everything else it was just ok. We went on a saturday so the place was really busy. Food took a long time to come out and when it did my food was cold. That's one thing i hate about restaurants when food comes out cold especially when you are having cornbeef hash and hashbrowns. The hashbrowns were soggy and had no nice crisp to them, such a disappointment! Next time i think i'll just stick to the RVPs they never disappoint!

    (4)

  • Adina W.

    Love love love this place!!! My favorites: red velvet pancakes, guava chiffon and the best one - pumpkin pancakes (it was on the daily special menu). Some people may complain about having to wait too long to be sited, but the longest I had to wait was 20 mins - this during their busiest time on Saturday around 11:30am.

    (5)

  • Wes S.

    I've never seen such an extensive menu that offered so many delicious options. First of all, there is hardly a thing on the menu that isn't just fantastic, and second, all of those excellent items have so many options for you to cater the meal to your exact likes and loves. Don't care for toast, get fantastic home fries, or go big with a side of their fantastic baked goods from Agnes'. Lunch at 11am and breakfast all day, that is what makes a menu! Beautiful seating, both indoor and outdoors Even on the busiest of days, I've never waited anywhere as long as I thought I would have to for such a bumping and delicious spot

    (5)

  • Meghan O.

    Long wait but totally worth it. Boyfriend and I shared red velvet pancakes, guava chiffon pancakes, hash browns, and he also had short ribs. We were STUFFED but loved every bite. Their coffee is also delicious, the service was top notch, and the atmosphere was perfect.

    (4)

  • Kuuleialoha S.

    So heard so much about this place and decided I had to try it since hearing about Boots and Kimos where I have yet to dine, and their horrible serivce, so for my birthday decided to go to Cinnamons Restaurant for my birthday breakfast. It is a very busy place especially having gone there on a monday morning. Wait for three wasnt too bad and we got right in. First off the place seems cramped. We got seated at a table right up against the exit, I mean I literally was sitting in front of the door and we were pushed up against another table. One of my guests chairs was up against the other table behind her. Cramped and kind of uncomfortable. I figured the food better be worth it. I heard so much about these guava chiffon pancakes thats all I cared about. I ordered a Benedict Omelette which sounded good, WRONG. It was eggs, and chopped up ham/canadian bacon and hollandaise sauce. Bland, gross, eww. We also ordered a side of guava chiffon pancakes to share and they were sticky, almost plasticky thats the only way I could describe it. The only thing good was the guava chiffon sauce on it. Thats it! My other friend ordered a Hawaiian Omelette which I have to say was very ono. It had kalua pork, luau, butter fish, onions and tomatos. I should have ordered that.

    (2)

  • Candace M.

    Egg Benedict is yummy...ESP, the Kahlua pig. Red velvet was dry with regular syrup. Guava chiffon taste like it's cake version but pancakes. My boys and husband enjoys the loco moco with fried rice.

    (4)

  • Dan K.

    1. Egg's Benedict - no texture, all mooshy, no flavor. 2. Guava pancake - pretty good. nothing to write home about but. too sweet. 3. Red velvet pancake - If you want red velvet, eat the cake. 4. Cinnamon apple pancake - not flavorful. apples too soft. the sauce made the pancakes mooshy. 5. crabcake - not very good at all. 6. waited over 30 minutes to get served. 7. My niece ordered the Hawaiian plate. They brought over the Hawaiian Omelet. 8. My daughter's crabcake dish had a piece of hair on it. 9. I ordered hash browns on the side. She approached our table saying something. I thought she was asking whose dish is whose I told her I had the guava pancake and hash browns. She replied, "I already told you, there are no hash browns." 10. Too many items on the menu.

    (2)

  • Kevin B.

    They say if a restaurant is never busy, there's a reason. In the case of Cinnamon's, you don't have to worry. Even on a beautiful Friday morning people are still lined up to get some of the yummy goodness they have to offer. Parties of two usually have a good chance for a short wait. I had the corned beef hash, eggs, and hash browns breakfast. The corned beef hash was excellent - some of the best I've ever had. The better half had pancakes, which were excellent as well. Service was fast. Staff were very friendly and helpful as always.

    (4)

  • Greenballoon X.

    Okay, the only reason this place doesn't get the full 5*s is because it's in kind of a dumpy location, in one of those suburban-style office courtyards. Food: Delish - we enjoyed the much-discussed guava chiffon pancakes and the special red velvet pancakes (which were quite literally cakes in pancake form... still can't figure out how they get them to hold together!). I'm not a huge pancake fan and it definitely felt more like dessert than breakfast, but these were probably the best pancakes I've ever had. Plus, the red velvets came with coconut syrup (they even pre-syruped between the pancakes), which makes everythign taste awesome. Everything. Decor: I covered the dumpy office building the restaurant is in, but given what they are working with, I think they do try for a kitchy-cute interior. There's a gazebo inside with a few tables that kind of gives it an over-the-top Americana vibe, which was fun. Service: Okay, our waitress was the nicest person on the planet. Totally smiley and friendly and pretty attentive by island standards.

    (4)

  • Shayna S.

    Good omelette. Had the red velvet pancakes and a little too sweet for me - like eating cake in the morning but they were really good with the macadamia but sauce. The macadamia nut cinnamon roll was wonderful!! Buttermilk pancakes were good too. Stuffed!!

    (4)

  • George R.

    Good little breakfeast place in Kailua. Red Velvet pancakes are superb.

    (4)

  • michael L.

    You've heard about those "Mom & Pop" places ? hole in the walls? gem of a find? Well, all of those are true in describing Cinnamon's. Friendly, outrageously good food, and so reasonably priced are also true attributes this humble, unassuming, family owned restaurant offers to their many loyal customers. Some have been coming foe years. But then again some of the employees have been there for 25 years or longer. You feel like family. Now, to the food. The best Mahimahi on the Island! Eggs Benedict with the richest most decadent hollandaise. Made the traditional way, with Kalua pork or crab cakes...... As far as pancakes ??? German Chocolate... Guava Chiffon, maybe Red Velvet, how about the chocchip,walnut banana OR.....their world famous CINNAMON ROLLS They are only open for breakfast and lunch and their lunch menu is so reasonable, full of flavor and soooo "old fashion island style" I HAVE to go here everytime I go home to Hawaii. From the Hawaiian Plate or the Mahimahi done "Kona Style" with an egg wash and then sauteed with butter, my personal favorite. There is also the fresh papya with a curry chicken salad or the many sandwhich choices to choose from. The quaint space which the restaurant actually occupies has long ago out grown it's capacity. The overflow is now accomadated out in the courtyard of the small office/retail building they occupy. Located in the quiet town of Kailua , Cinnamon's really makes me remember what the ALOHA SPIRIT was all about. Sadly that spirit is hard to find in Hawaii anymore. In this case , Cinnamon's can be hard to find but worth the hunt. At Cinnamon's you'll find where the Aloha Spirit is alive and well.

    (4)

  • Ryan K.

    The bad: We waited about 40 minutes for a table on a Saturday morning. The frustrating part was that 8 groups were seated before us who signed in after us. The good: The food was great and worth the wait. You must try the red velvet pancakes. It's like eating a cake. The fried rice was good. The portions were nice sized. The price was also decent - roughly about 10 bucks per person for breakfast.

    (4)

  • Leajoy V.

    I've tried this place in the past but that was so long ago I kind of forgot how it was. All I remember was that it was pretty decent. The one thing that compelled me to come back and re-visit this place was the word of mouth talk about one of their new items RED VELVET PANCAKES. I must say they did not disappoint!! I almost forgot that I was eating pancakes because it felt like i was eating a mouth watering red velvet cake shaped in a circular form, which probably was the case, but what can I say - it was sooooo good and dessert like things are always a plus. Aside from the red velvet pancakes, my friend and I ordered the crabcake sandwich with a a side of tossed salad. That too was pretty good. I could really taste the flavor of the crabcake. I kept rotating bites of the sandwich and pancakes because they both were equally good. Unlike some other reviewers, we didn't have to wait long because we got there during their slow hour which was after 1pm. Overall, service was pretty good, the price was very reasonable, and the food we had was really good. Remember, RED VELVET PANCAKES a must!!

    (4)

  • Melissa T.

    This place is delicious! Way better than Boots and Kimos that's down the street. The wait wasn't that long, about 10-15 minutes for 4 of us which is pretty good on a Sunday morning at 9am. The place was pretty busy but the waitress was really nice and was watching her tables like a hawk so the service was great. The inside is really cute, there is also outside seating which is great that they have that. I can't wait to come back here. I would much rather come here than Boots and Kimos because Cinnamon's pancakes are so much better! Along with the service :) RECOMMEND!

    (4)

  • Dana O.

    I'm a huge red velvet fan so of course I had to check it out. Red velvet was good. Nothing spectacular. Very heavy for breakfast. The guava chiffon pancakes were amazing. Sweet. But very good. Their Benedict's are pricey but very delicious.

    (3)

  • Rebecca K.

    This place is the best breakfast place in Kailua! There is a wait, but there is a wait at any decent place you go for breakfast in town. The red velvet pancakes are awesome! Also the omelets are great! What my husband and I like to do is order an omelet to share and upgrade (for $2) the side of pancakes to the red velvet. You end up with plenty of food to eat and the bill comes out to less than $20 because you essentially are ordering one meal! The service is friendly too, far better than some other places in town!

    (5)

  • Kara O.

    guava chiffon pancakes! total fan! LOVE

    (5)

  • Cory N.

    Hadn't heard of this place until my cousin brought up their Red Velvet Pancakes but that's all I needed to hear because it sounded amazing. Got there real early around 7am with my sister and cousin and was on 2 hours of sleep from a night out BUT I had quite the appetite and Cinnamon's did not disappoint. We shared the Red Velvet Pancakes and the Guava Chiffon Pancakes which were both equally so sweetly out of this world. I wish I had a bigger tummy because I would have liked to tried the Kalua Pig Eggs Benedict or something more savory. Definitely a spot worth buying a t-shirt for (if you're bringing tourists around--people on the mainland are confused about the whole concept of a red-velvet pancake) AND a spot to hit up again and again for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Erin K.

    We tried the Red Velvet Pancakes (with cream cheese frosting as the "syrup") based on other reviews. They were amazing. Decadent treat for breakfast! The service was friendly, helpful and efficient. We got in without waiting between 7 and 8 am on a Saturday morning. By 8:30 am you will wait, but it didn't look like long. We sat outside in the atrium which made for nice people watching. Also, the egg dishes - benedict and omlets looked amazing and were very generous portions. Most were taking left overs home.

    (4)

  • Traci W.

    I've been to Cinnamon's a few times and always found it to be enjoyable. They have ample parking, but you will have to pay a meter. Not a problem, it's $1 per hour and you can generally be in and out relatively quickly. I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes. I went today (a Sunday) at 9:00 a.m. and still had no problems. They are somewhat vegetarian friendly, but you'll have to be creative to eat vegan. I (the vegan) ordered a skillet (homefries topped with veggies) and I skipped the egg and cheese. Still very good. My husband (the ovo-lacto vegetarian) got a "sunshine" english muffin with fresh spinach and tomato topped with a sunny-side up egg and cheese. Now this is where I have a problem. The cheese wasn't "cheese" so much as "cheeze". It had the color, consistency, and from my husband said, flavor, of Velveeta or Cheese whiz. I don't get it. Cinnamon's has decent quality ingredients on most of their other dishes. Why would they ruin a fresh, light, healthy dish with the worst, low-quality cheese replicate they could find? Bottom line: Overall good. Ask them to skip the Cheeze Whiz and you should be good to go.

    (3)

  • Ben K.

    What can I say about one of my favorite breakfast places. The workers are very friendly and happy to help, and the food comes out real quick after you order it. The food is great. I say great in some of my other reviews but this food is so awesome. I usually get the crab cake Benedict. That is so great. That might not even be the best thing on the menu. They are now (hopefully for good) serving Red Velvet pancakes. Uh- may- zing. That is all i can say about that. I hate to make a long boring review, but this is one place i recommend to everyone. Everyone talks about Boots, but on my list, Cinnamon's tops them by a mile.

    (5)

  • Robynne M.

    This place is really crowded, but the wait is worth it. I had eggs,crab cakes and for a couple of $ more i had the guava chiffon pancakes. Everything was good, but the pancakes were good and chewy and to top it off with 2 guava sauces made it even better. I think next time I would ask for the syrups on the side. My friend had the eggs, bacon and for a couple of more $ she had the red velvet pancakes. Honestly the red velvet was ok the pancake itself was dry and not fluffy. She told me she liked the guava chiffon pancakes better it had more taste and texture.

    (5)

  • Laura S.

    Cool atmosphere here, and even better, we didn't have to wait to get in. I got a vegetarian Benedict. I got two eggs, but I would've done fine with the half portion. The server continuously came over with coffee refills. You could play a pretty good game of iSpy here with the teddy bears and random items lining the windows.

    (4)

  • Ingrid M.

    I went to this place after hearing that it was amazing but I was personally quite dissapointed. Usually when I go to that side of the island I opt for boots and kimmos. I am not really into red velvet so maybe this is not the place for me. The cinnamon roll my boyfriend and I shared was not very tasty, my eggs were running, and they were out of bacon. I personally was not a fan and will be sticking to boots and kimmos.

    (2)

  • A O.

    This place has been open since 85' but today my boyfriend and I made the trek to Kailua to try Cinnamon's for the first time. We got there 30minutes before closing so there was no line and it wasn't packed. We got seated quickly and the waitress was very friendly. I think it took me longer to decide what to eat then the wait for the food to come out. We ordered the Red Velvet pancakes and the Eggs Benedict. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised that our order came out so fast!! The pancakes were so delicious and I love that they put sauce on and between the pancakes! It makes every bite decadent! The traditional Eggs Benedict with home fries was really good too... The half order was enough to fill me up. I love that we got there 30minutes to closing but wasn't rushed out after we finished out meal. The restaurant service was fast and the food was delicious. I will definately be having pancakes and Egg Benedicts at Cinnamons on a regular basis. Yum.

    (4)

  • VG d.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Cinnamon's!!! The food is totally comfort food, and the staff is like FAMILY. I am not joking. They are so friendly and sincere, unlike other breakfast restaurants in Kailua who are in it just for the money (B&K) Anyway, try the Guava Chiffon Pancakes, TO LIVE FOR! Mahalo!!!

    (5)

  • Melissa L.

    OMG! I can't believe that I only discovered this place within the last year! It is a small "hole in the wall" place in Kailua. Such good food and service. It was crowded but completely understandable with the quality food that they serve. A must try is their Red Velvet Pancakes. It's probably best to call ahead for a reservation so you are not waiting around for 45min+ to eat. Parking is a little hard to find but worth the drive from the other side of the island to enjoy their yummy food! :)

    (5)

  • Scott O.

    So far I've eaten there 4 times, and every single time was enjoyable! I love love love their Red velvet pancakes. I also enjoyed the Roast Beef sandwich with the fat steak cut fries! I had a chance to try the Crab cakes eggs Benedict... Sooo awesome! The wait is a little long, but so worth it. You know what they say, "good things come to those who wait!" The wait staff are always pleasant and patient even with the hustle and bustle. A+ for Cinnamons!!!

    (4)

  • Shannon C.

    So after a few intense hours of kayaking (well, not for the person in the tandem who lets the other person do all the work) it's that special time for the stomach. After yelp searching and hearing some spectacular references, we decide to head here, 10 min before the kitchen closes, so no wait time :D I actually didn't know that they had red velvet pancakes before we got there, but point is, OMG. they might as well be the dessert cake themselves considering how sweet they were. Red velvet, nevertheless, will never taste the same to me without that amazing warm sweet filling/sauce. Being the fatty, i ordered it with the chinese omelette, which was eh, nothing spectacular, but still tasty. Also had a few bites of the guava pancakes, which again, was sugar overload. So, definitely coming back for seconds if i ever return to kailua/oahu. in other words, yes, def coming back someday.

    (5)

  • Jess H.

    This place is definitely a favorite that I will visit again. It's a cute restaurant that has indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the kalua pork eggs benedict and I found that the pork combined with the holladaise sauce was a little salty, but overall the flavors complimented each other spectacularly! They were out of hashbrowns, though, so I had to get the home fries and those were also just a little saltier than I'd prefer, but I was not disappointed with it! I had some of my friend's red velvet pancakes and at first I thought that they were "okay", only because the icing on the top was just plain icing and I was disappointed that there wasn't the cream cheese icing I would expect from red velvet, but then we hit the middle of the pancakes and found a glob of cream cheese icing. Once we found that, it was game on! I was so full, but I ended up eating soo much more because it was just too good! My only complaints would be that the wait is ridiculous, the hostesses were not rude, but not overly friendly either and the atmosphere was kind of loud and I had to repeat myself several times so my friend could hear me. Also there was a drip from the air conditioning vent near my head that made me nervous..

    (4)

  • michael E.

    This is one of those if you live here you know of it kind of places. When we went this morning it was all local crowd. I find their pancakes too sweet for my taste, but they're popular. What I love is the traditional eggs benedict, you can get it with tomato slices and spinach leaves on it. So good! They make several different varieties and seem to do them all well.

    (4)

  • Brittany P.

    Cute little place with excellent food! Holidays they don't serve lunch and my fiancee was a little bummed out.

    (4)

  • Gidget A.

    I finally went to CINNAMON'S !!! Where the heck have I been?? I mentioned Cinnamon's before but it was on a whim that we went on a Sunday morning. Heard it was going to be crowded. blah! blah! blah! Goggled the directions and we were on our way!!! I love this place. CROWDED but loved it!!! help yourself to coffee. Waited for around 45 minutes not bad by looking at all the people that were there. Host was friendly but looked IRAZZ!!! : ) The only thing I did not like about our greeter was that I asked her where the restroom was and she gave me this look and said outside and walked away. I'm like OK. It's all good because I am at CINNAMON'S. Ordered the traditional Eggs Benedict, Red Velvet Pancakes ( MY FAV ) and a Cinnamon roll to go. The wait was just as long but the atmosphere was very pleasant. Not a problem. Our waitress was Brandy, she was amazing. Kind, apologetic for the wait, smiling. The perfect waitress. There was this Samoan guy I believe he was the, apologize if I get this wrong. A table cleaner? He saw me looking around just enjoying the decor and the mass of people enjoying their food. He asked, may I help you folks or did you need anything? AWESOME OBSERVANCE!!!!! I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this place and the service and this is before our food came. Food arrived!!! YAYYYY!!!! The best pancakes EVER!!! moist, perfect sauce. I am not a fan of Eggs Benedict and my boyfriend ordered them. I ate half!!! LOL!!!! Needless to say, this is my FAVORITE breakfast place. Worth the drive, wait and metered parking when we go on the weekdays... Till next time Cinnamon's!!!!!!!!!!!! and I mean SOON!!!!

    (5)

  • Kimberly L.

    The claim to fame of this visit was the crabcake egg benedict. Drool-worthy hollandaise and a big garlicky crab cake made for a delectable benedict. In my mouth, there was an explosion of wow and a gushing of awesome. However, it took us 80 minutes to experience the awesome, and I am not sure that it is worth the wait. We arrived to the huge place at 12:30 and waited 20 minutes for a table. That's totally acceptable. We were ready to order right away but waited 15 minutes for our waitress to approach us. After we ordered, it took 35 (yes thirty five) minutes to receive our food. By this time we had been smelling, seeing, and hearing everyone around us eating for so long that we were about to collapse from the sheer torture of digesting our own stomachs. Despite our hunger, the Chinese Omlette couldn't even be considered half eaten by the end of our devouring stage (T = 5 minutes). It was supposed to be charsiu, egg, oyster sauce, and "fuyong vegetables." What did it taste like? COCONUT. Sweet, peanutty coconut. With some slightly mushy charsiu and a lot of cabbage and a little egg, maybe a few sprouts. Not coconut milk, mind you, but a weird taste like they had accidentally spilled coconut pancake syrup in the pan. I like sweet things but I couldn't eat this omlette. ($13). The Chinese Omlette came with 3 buttermilk pancakes, which were all right, but I won't say that it was an explosion of wow in my mouth the way they are, say, at Koa Pancake House or even Liliha. Coconut and Maple syrups. The star of the brunch was the crabcake benedict by far. The hash browns that came with it were kind of hard and dare I say that I like the McDonald's hash browns better? ... :( All in all, if you're in the area, the crab cake benedict is delicious and totally worth the $12 if you have time to wait. And maybe next time I'll try the red velvet pancakes that so many people rave about. If you don't have time to wait and you're not in the area, I would consider other options.

    (3)

  • Mr. A.

    The wait is ridiculous but the food is worth it... kinda. I suggest NOT to go in big groups, seemed liked couples and small groups of 3 or 4 were getting seated faster due to space availability. Today i finally tried the Red Velvet pancakes this place is famous for. I liked it, but I prefer the Guava Chiffon Pancake. The Red Velvet was little dry in my opinion. 2 items I recommend -The Hawaiian omelet & the Crab Eggs Benedict's I'LL BE BACK next weekend.

    (4)

  • Lola M.

    The wait not so bad, the food oh so amazing! I tried the red velvet pancakes and it's honestly worth the rude&dirty waitress we had (she used the same towel she wiped the dirty chair with on the table) but I will definitely come back cause it was that good!

    (4)

  • Jeremy W.

    Not sure how anyone could give this place less than a five star. Went for the first time this past weekend based on a tip from a local and it did not disappoint. The menu provides endless variety. Everything looked great but no matter which meal you pick pay the extra two bucks to upgrade to the red velvet pancakes. They will not disappoint. Food arrived fast and there are quite a few tables so the quoted wait time will be on the high side but Cinnamons is worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Jess T.

    Nice place. I had the curry chicken salad served in half a papaya. It was awesome. Service was ok, Overall I will go back to try out other menu options.

    (4)

  • Emily R.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Cinnamon's. This is a must stop when we have family or friends visit. We usually try to eat at Cinnamon's within the first few days of their arrival so we can go back a few times during their visits. Over the years we've had almost everything on the menu. My favorite is the Skillet Breakfast and the Baja Breakfast. The portion size of both dishes is enough to eat for breakfast and lunch. We also love the Hawaiian omelet and the eggs Benedict and the pancakes with coconut syrup. The coffee is also amazing! It's really hard to not enjoy any meal you get from here. The only negative thing I can say is that you need to get their early to avoid the crowd. I think the longest we've ever waited was ~45 minutes, which was totally worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Danielle O.

    Upon much encouraging and verbal prodding by some very good friends of ours, my Fiance and I finally headed out to have breakfast at the "one and only" Cinnamon's in Kailua. Before I continue, let me inform that both my fiance and I are avid fans of "Boots & Kimo's" and swear on their banana pancakes with Mac nut sauce. That being said, we leaned to the "Andrew Zimmern/Anthony Bourdain" side of us and decided to venture out our "Boots & Kimo's" box and try the "other breakfast place in Kailua". SO Glad we did! Though the parking was metered, there was enough of it to go around and for what it costs, it was more than worth it! (Ever parked in town or within a 5 mile radius of it?! Yeah. You understand now.) We got there around 11am and there was no line and we had the option of sitting inside the homey restaurant or eating in the "atrium-like" lanai area that was the open-aired center to a building complex of connected stores and shops. It was very quaint and comfortable. Plastic chairs? Yes. Great and friendly service? Yes, indeed. After much deliberation, we ordered the Hawaiian Omelette, the Portuguese Sweet bread french toast with honey butter, a side of hash, and guava chiffon pancakes. (Yeah, we were just a little hungry). The food came out in what seemed like 10 minutes at the most, and looked delicious. The omelette seemed like a Hawaiian plate wrapped in eggs! It was so full of flavor and was such a surprisingly delicious meal. The guava chiffon pancakes were yummy, not too sweet, but balance. The pancakes were fluffy and light and actually had a very subtle hint of thickness to the outside that gave it a really nice mini crunch. Weird sounding I know, but it as delightful! The french toast was warm and cooked well. The insides were nicely cooked and the sweet bread really made a world of difference in taste. Add some honey butter and just a tad of syrup and I was all good. I barely shared that dish..well, maybe a bite or 2 at the most. :) Overall, the food was delicious and we will definitely be visiting again soon.

    (4)

  • Jamie T.

    It's okay. Like the OTHER Kailua breakfast hot spot, I just don't get the hype. The food was okay, but nothing special. Perhaps it is because breakfast food is relatively simple and easy to make at home...it takes a lot to make it something really special. The wait wasn't too bad for us on this weekday morning, but I did think it was a bit pricey for breakfast food.

    (3)

  • S. J.

    Best Egg's Benedict on the island, hands down. Everything else is good as well, never had a bad meal there. Everything tastes homemade. If you go on a weekend or holiday, get there early because they don't take reservations and it is BUSY.

    (5)

  • Karl H.

    The only time I come here is on Sunday mornings, and it always has a line about an hour long. It's a solid place to come for breakfast. Everything I've had has been pretty good. Not too expensive and the coffee is great. I got the griddle with spinach, tomatoes, and sausage. There was a nice runny egg on top and spilled all over the plate. Yum. It was good, but didn't blow me away. Yes, I did eat the whole thing and was satisfied, but the spinach wasn't cooked, the tomatoes were just kinda thrown in, and the sausage was kinda small. I think people go to Cinnamon's for the different pancakes. From the girls' oohing and awing, I assumed it was the best thing that has ever gone into their mouths. Velvet pancakes, Apple pancakes, cream cheese pancakes. I tasted it, and it was fine. I think it just wasn't my thing. I think they would give this place 5 stars. Me: 3.569 stars.

    (4)

  • Jeffrey A.

    Ok so the food here is usually pretty good, occasionally a little over/under cooked but all in all its good. What is tough to get use to here is the slow service. Take today for example, went in for breakfast and surprisingly there wasn't a wait. The day is starting out good. We'll once we were seated it took about 5 minutes for someone to bring us over some water. Another 3 to 5 minutes and our waitress asked if we would like something to drink as soon as we put in our drink order she walked away. After sitting for 10 minutes we already know what we want she could have taking our order. Another 3 to 5 minutes she came back and asked what we would like to eat; didn't see her again until our food came out and that is when she realized she never brought our drinks to us. Oh yeah and that was another 3 to 5. It doesn't matter though, I still love this place you just have to expect the slow service here. If you can't deal with that I suggest you go elsewhere the more people that do the less time I have to stay d in line.

    (4)

  • Crystal B.

    Cinnamon's is small with limited seating, but SOOOOOOO worth the wait on weekends. If you have time to go during the week it will be less crowded. Parking is limited and metered which is another disadvantage. If you live in Kailua and can bike or walk over I would recommend it. That being said, THE FOOD is fabulous! On this trip I ordered a half portion of the crab cake eggs benedict & a short stack of the guava chiffon pancakes, perfect mix of sweet and savory. I have never been to Boots & Kimos which I hear is Cinnamon's big competition, but so far this place has the best pancakes I have had in Hawaii.

    (4)

  • Jason D.

    Just an outstanding breakfast in Kailua. Go tomorrow.

    (5)

  • Michelle S.

    Overall a good breakfast spot. The reason why I deducted 2 stars was because of the service and the restaurant running out of hash brown during breakfast hour not only that when out pancakes where brought out the macadamia nut spread was not brought out the waitress noticed when we had already finished our order of pancakes... Good spot but customer service is lacking

    (2)

  • Dave G.

    We drove 45 minutes to get to Ciinnamon's for breakfast, and was not disappointed. The GPS took us to where it is, but we could not see the restaurant. After circling the block several times, we asked a person, and found that this restaurant was in the middle of the block, and you can't see it from the roads. You must turn into an alley and the parking is also in the middle. However, for us the lot was full and cars were waiting for others to pull out. We went back to the street and parked very close at a meter. You will need a dollar in quarters for a maximum of one hour in the meter. I wondered if this would be enough time, considering how busy they were. Well, when we got back to the car, we still had 15 minutes left on our meter. This restaurant was busy, but had lots of space. We were seated right away, and had a waitress with a genuine smile taking our order almost too fast. I ordered an omelet, and OMG it was absolutely the best omelet I have ever eaten, (I'm 64). I ordered pancakes, but the friendly waitress brought me the omelet with potatoes. I thought "what the heck", and started eating it, since the omelet was so big, I knew that I didn't need the cakes anyway, (I wasn't supposed to get potatoes). Then the happy waitress leaned over and said that my pancakes were coming right up. I was shocked, and said that I didn't need them now, but she would not hear of it. She insisted to put the cakes in a take-out box, and she even put butter with it, and two containers of syrup so we could eat them in our hotel room later. One of the syrups was a special "coconut" syrup that she wanted us to try. Summed up, all the food was great and so worth the trip. If you are on Oahu, don't miss out on this great place for breakfast. Thank you Cinnamon's, and I wish I could remember the name of that waitress. She was surely something special, and I will never forget her smile.

    (5)

  • Diane K.

    This is my favorite place for breakfast. My long-term plans now include buying a house in Kailua just so I can eat here regularly. Oh dear, those Red Velvet Pancakes! What an experience! I usually go for the traditional bacon and egg route, but I was told that the pancakes were a must. I scrapped my usual order and I was so glad I did! I don't like sweet foods in the morning, but I devoured these pancakes like I had just finished the Master Cleanse. SO GOOD. My Favorite: - Red Velvet Pancakes!!!

    (5)

  • Kori T.

    Let me say that this isn't my first time to Cinnamon's and my prior experience was enjoyable if not a bit loud. This time on the other had it was rather horrible. The place was busy as always but in there rush and hast they started pushing more and more tables together to the point where you couldn't get out of your seat without hitting the table next to you. On top of this I was sat in a high traffic where I constantly had the fear of being hit in the head with a hot plate or guests bag. Suffice it to say this place is a fire hazard. The funny part is the buser was more attentive and friendly then the server. Our drinks stayed empty most of the time. And not once did I see a cook wear gloves. And to top it off when I brought my concerns up to the cashier she just told me that's how it is. On the plus note the food here is good and if they added more staff and a bigger venue this place would be great.

    (2)

  • Gigi V.

    I love going to Cinnamon's restaurant. It's a treat for my husband and I to enjoy some delicious breakfast items. Now, before I go into my review, I want to make something very clear: we are creatures of habit. We order the same items every single time we go. We always swear we're going to try more items, but since it is such a rare treat for us to go out, why order anything else when we've already found our favorites? I will say that I have had family visit us and when we have taken them to Cinnamon's, they can't stop saying how delicious their meal was (and they most certainly order different items than my husband and myself). So, back to us creatures of habit. I always order the Traditional Eggs Benedict, full order. First, it is not very expensive, in my opinion, because the portion size is quite large. I can't remember the exact price, though you can find this quite easily by visiting their website (linked on the Cinnamon's Restaurant page on Yelp; or find it on Google). I order the potatoes (not hash browns) as the side to my Eggs Benedict order. The Eggs Benedict are always cooked perfectly. I have gone elsewhere and had the eggs be very undercooked, but Cinnamon's always gets it just right. The sauce is so good. It's a hit or miss on how much sauce I will get. Sometimes it is absolutely smothered (my favorite, because I can use the excess to dip my potatoes in), and sometimes it is just enough for the Eggs Benedict themselves. Rest assured, you will always have enough for your Eggs Benedict. The potatoes are also very, very good. They're seasoned just right, cooked through, and steaming hot every time. My husband orders the French Toast, and let me tell you, he jumps at the chance to go to Cinnamon's so that he can order it. You know how some French Toast can be cooked on the outside and undercooked on the inside of the bread? This is NOT the case with Cinnamon's French Toast. Their French Toast is always cooked perfectly, comes with butter, and on the table you have the syrup at the ready. My husband doesn't order the combination, which comes with a side (I believe). He just orders the French Toast itself, which is always more than enough. My husband can eat quite a bit (I'm starting to think he has two stomachs), but he always has leftovers, as do I. We have tried Cinnamon's Cinnamon Rolls as well. The first time we ordered one to share, it came out hot and smothered in icing. I may have just been hungry, but I could almost swear it tasted better than Cinnabon's cinnamon rolls. The second time we ordered one, it came with much, much less icing. In fact, it was barely enough for the whole roll. The roll was still very good, but as the icing is my husband's favorite part, he was a tad disappointed. Keep in mind, we always go on weekend mornings when it is absolutely packed and people are waiting for tables. So, I have to say, I'm quite impressed with the overall consistency in quality and portion size. The staff is always friendly and make us feel welcome. One time we went, our waitress was pregnant and when asked, she had no problem sharing her joy and news. Some waitresses/waiters are a bit standoff-ish, but this is not the case at Cinnamon's. We've never received anything but wonderful service. This is our absolute favorite breakfast place in Kailua, which is saying a lot since we live here and rarely want to drive over to Honolulu for breakfast (you can only ask so much of us at that hour. We need sustenance first).

    (4)

  • Jay P.

    "You HAVE to get the Guava Chiffon and Red Velvet pancakes," my friend said... She was right. They were both so fluffy and moist and the portion size is amazing! Even with two friends we couldn't finish either pancake. These pancakes are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and certainly satisfied us all! "The pancakes at Cinnamon's are a lot better than Boots and Kimo's," my friend said... Again, she was right. The red velvet pancake at Boots and Kimo's isn't really a disappointment but I have to say that Cinnamon's wins hands down. What I am essentially talking about is the flavor of the pancakes. The flavor of the pancakes at Boots and Kimo's is just okay while the pancakes at Cinnamon's is something you might want to consider for a friend who is visiting Oahu. "Haha, it is pretty hard to comprehend what's happening with a full stomach," our waitress said... And she is right! Our extremely friendly and cutesy waitress asked if we wanted refills on our water and it took some time before we could register what she was saying. The pancakes made us so full and we weren't even done! Not only that, the pancakes satisfied our sweet tooth while also preparing us for the rest of the day. "The bathroom upstairs is cleaner than the downstairs bathroom so go there," our waitress said... I wouldn't know, but my friend said that it was sanitary enough. You decide! "Go to Cinnamon's and get the pancakes, you won't regret it!" That final quote is what I'm saying to you and I promise you that you won't regret it! You can thank me later.

    (5)

  • Marc P.

    Good breakfast. Nothing wrong with it, prompt service, but the place seems to be overhyped. It was very crowded and you cannot pay your server at your table. To avoid a long line, we opted to pay the hostess in cash which required exact change.

    (3)

  • Christian K.

    Food was great. I got the farmers omelette and my wife got the skillet. Service was good. The waitress was nice. Like people have said before parking isn't the best. You either have to pay for parking or walk far. We sat outside. The ambience isn't great most outside seats are just under a tarp tent. If your good with all that the food is still great so just come for that.

    (4)

  • Angie S.

    I literally have gone to Cinnamon's since before I was born. The staff are always friendly and the menu is simple and delicious.

    (5)

  • Chris R.

    This place is so good. By far the best breakfast spot in Kailua. Prime rib and rice in the morning? Sure, I'll take it. Fluffy red velvet pancakes? Delish. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. A must try even if you're not stayiing at Kailua. Go there early before 9am and you don't have to wait.

    (5)

  • Hoku W.

    My family and I always come here at least once a week. The wait may be a little long (30 mins - 1 hour) but it really depends on which day you decide to dine there. We like to avoid the weekends. They always use fresh ingredients and the food comes out with perfect consistency every time. Definitely recommend to anyone!

    (5)

  • Daniel D.

    I completely forgot about reviewing this place! I came back in November but the meal was memorable and very solid. B R I E F S U M M A R Y -- Parking lot behind (metered) -- Expect to wait -- Legit loco moco (yum add onions/mushrooms) -- Cinnamon-Macadamia nut roll was tasty -- Guava chiffon pancakes were just too much (too sweet for me) -- Corned beef hash (with eggs & rice) = YUM (just like at home) -- Excellent service To be honest, I hate meters and paying for parking! It sucks but there was plenty of parking near Cinnamon's. I just wasn't sure if they really enforce it or not as I saw lots of meters with expired time. I think we waited about 20 minutes or so. It wasn't that bad to be honest. I mean this is one of the most popular breakfast places in the area. Our server was so warm and welcoming she was almost like an auntie. She had that "Island" welcome that a lot of locals have. That's why I prefer North Shore over Waikiki any day! We started off with the cinnamon-macadamia nut roll. I figured that we should try out the restaurant's "name sake." It was very tasty and the mac nuts added a nice crunch and texture. It was super sweet and savory. My GF ordered corned beef hash with eggs and rice. This is actually one of our favorite breakfast meals to make it home. It's so starchy and satisfying. This dish was just as good as home. It also helps that they made everything correctly and to her liking. I opted for Loco Moco. Surprisingly I only had it twice while on vacation. I definitely preferred this plate over Hawaiian Drive Inn. The reason is because I was able to add some sauteed onions, yum! The burger had great flavor and a nice char on it. Definitely what I would expect from such a popular place. We were pretty full by the time we started on the guava chiffon pancakes. They were seriously sweet! It was a bit overwhelming for me because I'm not a big fan of sugary sweet fruit type stuff and this was all of the above. There was a nice contrast, though with the chiffon. There's basically 2 different sauces poured and whipped cream. The pancakes were nice and fluffy. Overall I thought the meal was great and service was as well. Nothing really blew our mind or was "the best thing" we ever ate. I would still come back if we were in the area but only after going to Boots & Kimo's.

    (4)

  • Collin W.

    I really liked this place. The guava chiffon pancakes were pretty good but really filling. We also had the red velvet pancakes which were good but they tasted like cupcakes and it was really sweet. I loved the loco moco here. It was probably the best loco moco I've ever had in Hawaii. It tasted really good with the sautéed onions and mushrooms. I would for sure come back to Cinnamon's for breakfast. I'm a little dad I didn't get to try to cinnamon roll too.

    (5)

  • Mariah S.

    Love the carrot cake pancakes! My fiancé tried the eggs Benedict and said it was cold and tasted horrible. So my advice, stick to their pancakes! Customer service here was great! Parking sucks!

    (4)

  • Jewelyn T.

    Aloha Hawaii yelpers! Just came back from Hawaii (home for the holidays) and I was dying to try a new restaurant on this vacation. I came across Cinnamons thanks to all of your great reviews! Met my family for breakfast on a Monday morning after New Years. There was a little wait and if you're not on that side of the island it's a mini mission to drive to Kailua... but so worth it! I'm a big fan of red velvet pancakes so I needed to check out Cinnamons red velvet pancakes :) I ordered the homestyle corn beef hash with eggs and upgraded my pancakes to red velvet. First off... the pancakes are huge! So share it with another person... I felt horrible wasting half of it. My bf ordered the loco moco with onions and mushrooms... he enjoyed it. I got to taste my Auntys guava chiffon pancakes... it was really sweet... so ask for easy sauce of sauce on the side. When I come back to Oahu... I would love to stop by Cinnamons for more red velvet pancakes! Aloha! - Miss Yelp 2012

    (5)

  • Emily L.

    Loooove this place! Guava chiffon and red velvet pancakes are as good as everyone says!! Staff is always super nice too :) will go back and may never try the rest of the menu bc the pancakes are so good - light and fluffy and not overly sweet.

    (5)

  • Kaiser M.

    Super slow service. And slow to be seated when its busy which is understandable. But the food is usually worth it. This time my red velvet pancakes that I hadn't had in a long time and was really dying to get to were delicious but under cooked. The insides were partly still liquid. The topping was good though. I got the S.A.N.D. breakfast combo thing. The eggs are terribly but the bacon was good and the corned beef hash was also really tasty. I'd say this place was definitely better in my memories than on this visit. I can't really stand by my previous review anymore.

    (2)

  • Tatiana W.

    I've been coming here since I was a kid and, while it's much busier than it used to be, it's still one of my favorites. As a vegetarian, I loved the skillet over brown rice. And the pancakes, of course. Now that I eat meat, I love the omelets and Benedicts, too! And the taco salad is still a go to for lunch. Be prepared for a wait. But know that it's worth it!

    (5)

  • A P.

    The first time I went here I got some sort of sandwich, like chicken salad or something, which was unimpressive and I didnt know what the fuss about this place was all about. DON'T get lunch, it's all about the breakfast! The next time I came I got breakfast and it was delicious. Farmers omlette and pumpkin pancakes. YUM! The pancakes were to die for and the omlette was really good. They did charge $1 per egg beater on the omlette so it made my breakfast around $20. Next time I will skip substituting egg beaters. Also, I think there is always a wait. We waited about 45 minutes to be seated so don't show up starving!

    (5)

  • Livé M.

    Red Velvet pancakes, Guava Chiffon pancakes and crab eggs Benedict are a must have! The wait is super long but worth the wait. I would say I wish they would expand but they would probably have to take a cut in the areas that make their food so fricken delicious and will probably end up cutting their portions in half and upping their prices like boots and kimos did.

    (5)

  • B B.

    Ate brunch with friends here this past weekend. The restaurant was packed and lots of people were waiting for a table. I ordered a Guava Chiffon Pancake. Normally something so sweet would make me sick but taking small bites and yum yum tropical rich guava sauce makes for a great pancake! Friend #1 ordered a skillet and picked which meats and veggies she wanted in it. It was a HUGE portion and oh my word so yummy! I am definitely getting that next time and sharing it with someone. Friend #2 ordered a Red Velvet Pancake. Again, this is something I'd assume I wouldn't like but guess again! Wow was it tasty! Friend #3 ordered a Loco Moco. Another enormous plate and pretty great too! Overall, a nice brunch place to come for good sized portions, reasonably priced, unique items, and tasty eats!

    (4)

  • Brad P.

    The food here is always amazing. I am a huge fan of the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict. The Guava pancakes are also legit. The staff is always super friendly. Only thing, if you want to be eating fast then get here early. This place is always busy. Just shows the quality of the food and service.

    (5)

  • Wendy D.

    My friend told me about this place and it looked ok, just ok when I walked in, was I fooled. The food is just amazing, you have no view boohooo you are in Hawaii so you want to go to nice places with a view but trust me... the food is just so good.

    (5)

  • Cathy K.

    Our family of 5 ordered: -buttermilk pancakes -SAND -bacon, mushroom and bell pepper omelet -farmer's omelet Pancakes are to die for. Omelet's are huge. It's no frills diner with great food and great service!

    (4)

  • Kiichi R.

    Actual Rating: 4 Stars Ambiance: Me and my girlfriend ate inside. It's a bit small inside, not like we're touching elbows with anyone but definitely not spacious. They do have outside seating in the courtyard. IIRC, it was AC'd. I could be wrong. Service: Very nice waitress. Took our order with a smile and chatted up a little here and there. Always was on top of refilling my coffee and water. Full marks. Food: Boy do they have a menu! I had the crab cakes (YUM!!) and guava pancakes (YUMM!!!!!!). All winners! I will definitely be going back again. Price: Affordable. It isn't cheap, but it isn't expensive either. Just right. You get what you paid for, well you get a little more than what you paid for. Other: GO EARLY! I repeat, GO EARLY. If you don't, you'll have to wait for seating. It's a hugely popular spot for locals and tourist alike. Plan ahead. There is a parking lot or street parking. Overall - Pros: Lots of selection; delicious; friendly Cons: very crowded once it's past an hour after opening (plan ahead)

    (4)

  • Bobby A.

    Met up with some HS friends from 20 years ago. Was told their frittata and Benedicts are great. I ordered the Mahi Benedicts and another ordered the Crab cake Bemedict. Both were good, thank god hollandaise was on point too. Eggs were poached perfectly and the frittata looked great. They told us a 45 minute wait, ended up being only 20. Worth the wait, even on a Tuesday it was packed. Will return soon!

    (4)

  • Jenn Y.

    This place is totally overrated. Seriously people if someone said they had good food, do mass crowds have to come right away. Well its a good thing, I guess. Congrats to Cinnamon your the talk of the whole island. The reason why I dont care to come is the wait. If it is so good why must we wait hour and hours for food. Not fair to the hungry :(. Anywhoo because their is so much people coming they cant accommodate the mass crowds so they have seating outside on lawn chair. Man, I hope the food is good. Ok for the food. I do like the Cinnamon's Signature Egg Benedict. I tried the Traditional and Crabcake. I also tried their pancakes the Red Velvet and the Guava Chiffon. I honestly thing they are too sweet. I think its the sauce they use. So next time asked for the sauce on the side. Maybe I will go their again, but on a non-weekend day.

    (4)

  • Brandon S.

    Red velvet pancakes are the shit.

    (5)

  • Jonny R.

    I feel this place lived up to the hype. Crowded as ... you'd have to go during the week at an odd time. Weekend waits can get up to 90 minutes! Red Velvet pancakes?! Like having cake for breakfast! SCORE! Great food, friendly staff, I'd give it 5 stars but that wait, and parking isn't ideal.

    (4)

  • Bryanie R.

    Super awesome vibe over here. They've got all the local favorites and it's usually packed, even when they open at 7! The customer service here is awesome. Just a bit pricey for the portion sometimes. Depends what you get. Great place though!

    (4)

  • Melly A.

    The wait time is always super awful because it is at least an hour long. The service is not always "on point" BUT the food is ALWAYS ALWAYS AMAZING and it turns out to be worth the wait!

    (4)

  • Rachel L.

    Had a reservation but still ended up waiting over 30 minutes to be seated. The waitress was rude. She didn't take our drink order until we had been sitting there for over 20 minutes and then we had to flag her down which made her more rude and she became very snarky. It took another 20 minutes for her to take our order and she didn't bring out the rolls first like we had requested but instead with our meal. It took another 40 minutes to get a refill on coffee we asked for when we ordered our food. Having been a server before I would never have treated customers the way she treated us, and no they were not that busy when we went. The only reason Im giving it 2 stars is the food was ok. Not amazing like others have said, just ok. Big portions and decent prices. Due to our service though we will not be going back. Others in our party felt the same way as we did.

    (2)

  • Nette E.

    Nice breakfast alternative to Boots & Kimo's. The guava pancakes and red velvet pancakes are delicious! We came close to closing time but they were still able to accommodate our party of 8. The other items (loco moco) are ok but I think the main attraction is the pancakes. The bathrooms are located on the second floor. And the restaurant itself is inside of a small shopping area. I would come again because there was no wait time and the guava pancakes are the bomb.

    (4)

  • Julie Z.

    Amazing service, great environment and absolutely mouthwatering meals! What they say about red velvet pancakes are no joke. It's soooo GOOD. My mouth waters just thinking about it. The cream cheese in between the pancakes adds to the extra kick to your taste buds. Since i'm a sweets type of person, I love love love love love this plate. I thought 2 stacks weren't enough, however once you're done...you do feel like you ate wayyyy tooo much. haha it's definitely heavy. I also had the crab cake sandwich. I love crab cakes and theirs is one of the best! Its flavorful with the right touch of crispyness. The bun was good too. THe tartar was delicious and swipe it on the sandwich and wahhhlahhh, amazing sandwich! I will come back again. our waitress was so sweet and always came with water refills and she had the cutest christmas outfit. very festive and they have birds flying in their restaurant. But, don't worry they don't land or eat your food. :)

    (5)

  • Lauryn T.

    After an early AM hiking session with the family, we built up quite an appetite and ended up at Cinnamon's restaurant for some Ono breakfast goodness. It was probably one of the best breakfast experiences I've had... EVER! Amazing food, amazing company, amazing service! I floated away on a food coma cloud :)

    (5)

  • Milla V.

    I love this place! The eggs benedict and guava pancakes are my favorite. I highly recommend this place! The only down part about this place is that the wait is always soooooo long.

    (4)

  • Tish K.

    Great place for breakfast or brunch. Omelets are great as is the red velvet pancakes.

    (4)

  • Tim H.

    Very good sweet breakfasts, the cinnamon roll and red velvet pancakes were awesome. Stay away from the Chinese omelet. It is not what it seems. It was kind of gross. There was a 45 minute wait on Saturday morning, which is short for a breakfast place on the island. The staff was friendly and the food came quick. The restaurant is great for children!!

    (4)

  • Samantha L.

    It's pretty much guaranteed that there will be some sort of wait for a table, but it's not bad at all. The staff really keeps moving to serve all of their customers and the table turnover is pretty quick. I'm sure the 700 other reviews will pretty much sum up why you should try Cinnamon's, but here are just a few thoughts: 1. Guava chiffon pancakes. They're not only pretty, but very tasty. It's a bit on the sweet side, but sure is it tasty. An order of two pancakes was enough to fill up my boyfriend. Note: there is plenty of guava chiffon sauce, so once my boyfriend finished his pancakes, we just put my regular pancakes on his plate and used the leftover sauce. 2. Try the macadamia nut blossom honey butter. It's homemade and so good. (free too!) 3. Most people will go for the sweet breakfast options (the pancakes!), but their omelets are really good too. I had the Hawaiian omelet (kalua pork, tomato, onions, lau-lau ingredients) and it did not disappoint. The menu is pretty large for a breakfast restaurant; there were at least 10 other things I wanted to try. Maybe on my next trip to the islands!

    (4)

  • Katlin D.

    Had a hawaiian omelette and it was pretty bland.. Then I found a nice surprise at the end after I had eaten almost the entire omelette. What appeared to be a cockroach mixed in with the eggs. Yum.

    (1)

  • Jensen B.

    This place was great! Good thing we went on a Tuesday morning. I've heard it gets really busy on weekends, with no wonder why. Our server was Brandy and she was absolutely delightful! After asking her about her recommendations as to red velvet vs. guava chiffon she suggested we split the order and get both so that's what we did. Food was amazing! In addition to pancakes I got the crab cake eggs Benedict and my partner got turkey loco moco. I would have rather stuck with traditional eggs Benedict with the Canadian bacon but the crab cakes were still good. The turkey patty was pretty legit and my partner loved his loco moco. Brandy was quick and when I returned to the table after paying, hey had already cleared it! Talk about fast service. All in all, we will be returning sometime soon. Most likely we will brig our friends who have never been to Cinnamons.

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    Ah Cinnamon's...love the food...hate the wait...though we try to remember to call ahead. Plus parking can be a challenge despite the metered lot. Best time to go is sneak off during a weekday...hey, doesn't a yummy breakfast cure all colds?? ;) Kalua pork bene - yummy, salted pork with smooth bene sauce. + I love hashbrowns, not breakfast potatoes, hashbrowns. Guava chiffon - dessert for breakfast. The guava chiffon sauce is sweet - perfect to balance the Kalua pork salt. Sweet, salt, sweet, salt, sweet, salt - when would I stop eating?? Corn pancakes w/blueberries - sounds odd but tasty. The corn is fresh, crunchy & sweet. I heart Cinnamon's. Always fantastic. Never disappointed. #11/31 Yelp Review Challenge

    (5)

  • Megan D.

    I'm a local and I come here often and I was just totally turned off by my service today. We had to wait 45 minutes, which is normal, but I was feeling a bit dizzy so I requested a cup of water. Unfortunately I was rejected a cup of water. Which I don't understand why. That's just bad service.

    (2)

  • Daniel A.

    Worth every bite! The red velvet pancakes w/coconut syrup are delicious. The staff is super friendly.

    (5)

  • L T.

    Fantastic breakfast! My entire family wants to know when we can go again & can we take them home with us! :) The cinnamon rolls are divine & every bite we've had to either is remarkable. The Fried Rice omelet was outstanding, so was the kahlua pig benedict (my favorite!). Our table gave mixed reviews to the crab cake Benedict (some loved it, others thought it was "too fishy"), & the red velvet pancakes are really sweet so be prepared but the buttermilk pancakes are fluffy bites of goodness. A wonderful breakfast experience- can't wait to eat there again!

    (5)

  • Reiko N.

    Our server was very nice. But the good thing ended there. Long wait and I honestly can't say it was worth the wait. Seeing other server heating up food in the microwave, too. We won't go back to this restaurant again... We just wanted to experience the rave. Sigh... So the saying goes: "Just because it's famous, doesn't mean it's good."

    (2)

  • Julia S.

    Remember to bring your insulin shot when you come! Don't have one? Then bring a pillow for when your sugar crash happens! If you go for their infamous pancakes, get ready for your weeks worth of guilt served on a plate. Their guava chiffon pancakes are pretty divine. They're fluffy, thick pancakes with a "guava jam" tasting heavy syrup poured over. So the pancakes themselves aren't flavored guava, but the heavy syrup is. It tastes like they melted Hawaiian Sun guava jam and mixed it with butter and more sugar. Pretty much heaven! But beware, it's very rich and sweet. My girlfriend's 4 year old even denied more than two bites because it was too sweet for her. There's outside seating and inside. Out is nice, but there are birds who may try to befriend you (or your food...). The tables are old, chairs old, and like I said it's all pretty ghetto. So if you want a cleaner experience I recommend eating inside. They have one bathroom, but they have a public restroom upstairs which you do not need a key for. Big portions, so I recommend sharing family style and getting to try different items. Although the eggs benedict is the usual size you'd get at a restaurant. I WISH they had a pancake sampler with their famous pancakes (red velvet, cinnamon-apple, guava, etc) mini sized!! That would make this place awesome. Service is typical of a diner. It's not the best, but that's why tip exists! You take the receipt they write up for you and pay at the counter inside, and tip accordingly in their jar. Sometimes I get a craving to drive out here, but I don't really think it's worth it if you're in Honolulu. If you plan on stopping by Kailua and crave something sweet, then why not come and try the pancakes. That's really all they have going for them though. The other food (omelets, etc) don't seem to be worth it.

    (4)

  • Lauren P.

    I'm getting around to reviewing all the fun places I went on vacation in Hawaii last week! I went to Cinnamon's as my last meal in Oahu. My friend LOVES their red velvet pancakes and wanted to bring me there for brunch. I got the fiesta omelet, my friend got some scrambled eggs and hashbrowns, and we shared the red velvet pancakes. The omelet was huge and I could only eat half. My only complaint was that they might have cooked the eggs a bit too quickly and so the shredded cheese wasn't completely melted. The hashbrowns were deliciously crispy. But those red velvet pancakes... those made the drive worth it. I don't think Cinnamon's would be my top go-to, but for a casual brunch with friends, it was pretty good!

    (3)

  • Aline W.

    Jeez this place is always packed and I know why! The food is so great! The service was pretty slow, they get slammed by tons of hungry tourists. Guava Pancakes all day every day. I only eat that, but my husband likes to order different stuff from breakfast menu. If you are in Kailua-that's a place to go!

    (4)

  • Carol S.

    So we had a party of 12 & was told that it was going to be an hour wait. It ended up being a 2+ hours wait because another party was at the table. The workers shouldve told told them that there was another party waiting so they get a hint that they shouldn't take their time! Ridiculous, I tell ya! But on the plus side, their food is bomb!

    (4)

  • Brian R.

    Good breakfast but nothing that you couldn't get at a 100 other greasy spoons. Very good service. Excellent coffee. We went right at 7:00 AM on a Sunday and there wasn't a wait.

    (3)

  • Victor B.

    Awesome place for breakfast in Windward side. The red velvet pancakes are a must. Coffee good also. If you're visiting you'll have to definitely make time for this place. You won't regret it!!!

    (5)

  • Kristian H.

    Red Velvet Pancakes. SO GOOD. I've been here twice and my only complaint is the parking kind of sucks. Friendly and attentive service and the food was great. Pancakes were fluffy and delicious. I won't hesitate to come back.

    (5)

  • Gina N.

    Every time I come to visit, I have to eat at Cinnamon's. This time I got to eat here twice. So I got to get a Macadamia nut Cinnamon bun/roll and the Portuguese sweet bread French toast. You have to eat here. The menu is the most eclectic I've ever seen. I start planning what I'm going to get at Cinnamon's before I even leave the Mainland for Oahu. We always stay in Kailua. This is where our family lives. But I recommend that anyone coming to Oahu make the drive. It is worth the drive and the wait. While you are waiting. Take a trip upstairs to Manoa Chocolate and have Tammy and Dylan ship some delicious chocolate home for you. And get a couple of bars to take with you or you will be sorry. I highly recommend the Breakfast Bar.

    (5)

  • P L.

    This place was packed at 7am on Mother's day! It seems that the whole town came here on Mother's day.... Luckily we opt to sit outside the restaurant (mall area) so we did not wait long....But there was an 1 hour wait even at that time. Anyway. I had Kalua pig eggs benedict. The overall taste is not bad, the pork was very tender, the hollandaise sauce was not bad too. The english muffin was slightly hard. However I had better ones before so this one is OK. The hash brown that comes with it was so so. BF had the guava pancake. He does not like it at all....he likes the coconut syrup on the table though. He ended up scraping off the guava sauce and pour coconut syrup on the pancake. Street parking is free on sundays. I don't think it's worth the drive all the way from Waikiki....

    (3)

  • Kaitlyn F.

    This place was recommended to me by a colleague and I'm so glad I had time to stop in. There's parking which is a nice change of pace since most of my time was spent in the Waikiki area. I had literally no wait time and the food was very good. I wasn't brave enough to try the red velvet pancakes on my own because I heard how sweet they were but I did get the blueberry pancakes. I wish I had been in town longer so I could've went back for more!

    (5)

  • Gauslin J.

    Jessica was awesome! We had the Kalua eggs Benedict and the red velvet pancakes. All we could say was "wowmmmmoooohhhhmmmmmyummmm" It should be against the law to eat cake for breakfast. The atmosphere was lovely plus relaxing and now we need a nap! :))))

    (5)

  • Bran H.

    Still as amazing as ever. I visited 3 times on this last trip. We've discovered the guava chiffon pancakes too. Nice service each time. I recommend going early, like by 8:30 or even 8 on the weekends to avoid the longer waits. If you have a party of 8 or more you can make a reservation. They won't seat you until all of your party is there and they give a 15 minute grace period too.

    (4)

  • Mario Q.

    Always tasty. Aura always takes great care of Cinnamon's patrons,

    (4)

  • Carleen C.

    Service: smiling faces & very helpful Ambience: clean. We sat outdoors and there was a nice breeze. Food: We had the Kalua pork eggs Benedict & the SAND w guava chiffon substituted. Honest to God, this has got to be the BEST breakfast I have ever had. The eggs Benedict were creamy, and sinfully scrumptious. And those pancakes were the fluffiest ever. Damn you Cinnamon's for messin with my diet, but hey, I'm on vacation. I'm allowed to cheat a little ;) Definitely lived up to the hype. Must try in my opinion!

    (5)

  • To B.

    Nice breakfast spot but we actually ate here for lunch. About a 15 minute wait. Portions are large definitely share. The guava chiffon pancakes are SWEET almost like a dessert, they were good but definitely share-able. They offer a nice menu with alot of options. Friendly service, reasonably priced.

    (4)

  • Amanda A.

    Decided to try Cinnamons on a whim. I had heard amazing things but was not to impressed. I ordered the classic eggs benedict they brought out one crab one original. Then we ordered the red velvet pancakes and they brought out the guava. They fixed it right away and only charged us $6 for our entire breakfast which was nice. I still was not impressed with the food, potatoes tasted very stale and burnt the pancakes were not very fluffy and moist. I would not go out of my way to go back here.

    (3)

  • S T.

    Love this place for breakfast!

    (5)

  • Krista F.

    I always make sure to come here at least once when I visit! It is also high on my recommendation list for places to eat. I've gotten the eggs Benedict a few times and it's better than most...good balance of all parts and GREAT taste! It's not swimming in sauce like some places...The pancakes are also good, especially the guava! There is usually a bit of a wait (around an hour at most) but it's worth the wait. If your party is smaller and you get there earlier then the wait is usually considerably shorter.

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Cinnamon's may be known for their pancakes, but their loco moco is without a doubt the best on the island if not the world. It can be served the tradition way, or dressed up with some mushrooms and onions for some added umph ,which is definitely the way to go! What makes it their loco moco so good is all the aloha that goes into making this dish, starting with a hand formed all beef patty. Once seasoned, it is cooked to perfection, then topped with mushrooms, onions, eggs and an oh so amazing amazing gravy. Word's don't do it justice and neither does a picture. SO. DAMN. GOOD.

    (4)

  • Albert L.

    We decided to come here to compare which had better pancakes, Boots or Cinnamon's? We were quoted 35 minutes to wait for a table, and true to their word it took about 35 minutes. We noticed alot of empty tables or tables that could fit 6 but only had 2 sitting at them. I'm sure they could trim down the lines if they were a little more efficient. Here's what we ordered and our thoughts; Guava pancakes - way too sweet. Red velvet pancakes - much better than the guava pancakes. Eggs Benedict - the egg was over cooked and not runny. Also to note, you can't order 4 total pancakes (2 guava, 2 red velvet). It must be separate which makes it more expensive if you want to try both. All in all, while I liked the wait at Cinnamon's better, Boots wins in terms of best pancakes in Kailua!

    (2)

  • Juliann C.

    The Good: *The wait is SOOO MUCH SHORTER than Boots&Kimos, I usually never actually have to wait, and it's literally right down the street from Boots&Kimos *Eggs Benedict - yum! *Omelette size is HUGE, but thankfully, for little people like me.. they have a smaller sized omelette for $2 cheaper :) yay! *Service is mediocre *Guava Syrup! Their specialty, along with red velvet pancakes which literally tastes like a huge red velvet cake... *Homey style restaurant The Bad: *Parking sucks, all the parking there you have to pay in a parking meter *They don't have Boots&Kimos Macadamia nut sauce :( :(. What a big downerrrrr... The Weird: *Just like any other breakfast place, they close at 2pm :(

    (3)

  • Angela S.

    No complaints here.....the line and wait gives you the reassurance that you will not be disappointed. The location is slightly sketchy/no frills......but somewhat typical to Hawaii. Had an omelette and hash brown potatoes.....service was attentive and cheery!

    (4)

  • Isabella T.

    Food was delicious. They have a policy that you must wait for your whole party before waiting to get seated. We went late in the morning and there were many empty tables but we still had to wait, which was weird. The food was very good and it came out promptly. I would highly recommend the Baja breakfast. Currently our server is possibly trying to catch a bird... 4/5 due to wait and bird catching.

    (4)

  • Lindsey V.

    Love this place!!! The red velvet pancakes are to die for as well as the guava pancakes! I've been here a few times and always had to wait at least 45 mins for a table, but it is definitely worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Jeremy G.

    Used to love this place until about 3 years ago when it turned into a tourist attraction, (this includes locals that tour over to Kailua for breakfast "me"). Now it is too crowded and takes at least one hour or more to wait for service. This also means they are too busy to make the food as good as they used to be. The last three times we went there we got over easy eggs that were cooked in a pan that was too hot so the outside was fried and the white was runny, not one time but three times! The food is just ok all around and nothing stands out. The prices have increased to match how busy they are and so it's not worth it. I no longer make my weekly trip to eat here. I will wait a year and try again.

    (2)

  • Ryan M.

    I took off from work because of a whole bunch of stuff we needed to do for my sisters wedding. In times like these, we always take advantage of eating at places that normally have a long wait on the weekend's. Therefore, we decided to eat at cinnamons since it's been a really long time. We had to get an early start to our day so we got there when it first opened. Environment is nice -We were sat right away in the gazebo thing, which I like BTW. I think its cool that they have a gazebo indoors. Makes you feel like your outside when your really inside (Sorry, lame joke). You do also have the option (Unless they are busy) to sit on the outside for real. The parking is street metered, so bring a lot of quarters if you come during a busy time. Food was very satisfying -We always order the same breakfast items almost no matter where we go. For me its the Eggs Benedict. Wife always gets the corn beef hash with eggs and fried rice and my son always gets a pancake, French Toast or waffle. We always influence him to choose a pancake that we want to eat because we know that he never finishes his food. Conversation goes something like this: Me: What kind of pancake do you want? Son: Plain with butter and syrup. Me: Really? Don't you want to try the Red Velvet pancakes? It's what they are known for here. Son: No Me: It's really good you know.. the pancakes taste more like an actual cake. So it's like you will be eating red velvet cake for breakfast. Son: Okay, fine then...I'll have that. My plan to eat the rest of his pancake back fired as he ate it all. My Eggs Benedict was okay I guess. I think they used a little too much lemon juice in the hollandaise sauce which made it a little too sour. The poached egg was slightly undercooked but it was still okay in my book. You can order a half order if your not that hungry. Comes with 1 egg benedict instead of the usual two. Wife's corned beef hash was one of the better ones that I have tasted. Homemade and fresh. Service was good. -Our orders were taken quickly, our server was friendly, food came out quickly, orders were correct and waters and coffee were kept full. However, let me just say that the experience is much better when you don't have to wait an hour to get in. We don't come to Kailua often but when we do, we prefer Cinnamons. Eat breakfast my friends.

    (4)

  • Dee B.

    Love their eggs Benedict and home fries!

    (5)

  • Zayka Z.

    I really really really wanted to love this place, but it gets just 'like'... The red velvet pancakes were the bomb, but guava chiffon didn't impress, good but not great! The omelets were pretty average, potatoes were good. The one thing that knocked it from 4 to 3 was the service.... We waited for 20+ mins after we were seated to get noticed and at least get coffee( I actually had to seek the hostess to ask about our server) finally when the server came by, but seemed in a rush, and couldn't wait to dash awsy before we even had a chance to finish our order, though the restaurant wasn't really that busy... We went out of our way to make it to a highly rated place, I'm happy we tried, but since we are staying on west side, we will stick to our favorite sweet E's ;) )

    (3)

  • Greg H.

    Not so clean of a place for food. The pigeon poop is everywhere and the waiter staff not so friendly. They do have the corner on red velvet pancake. I recommend finding someplace else to eat.

    (1)

  • Robyn A.

    Excellent food. Friendly service. The parties that comment on having to wait for the rest of their group, there is a sign clearly posted that this is policy. The restaurant gets very busy and they want to serve everyone in a timely fashion. Our food came quick and was excellent. Came here twice in our week stay in Kailua. Pancakes first time were fluffy and delicious. Eggs Benedict was great the second time and they sell half or full orders so I didn't have to waste the left over!

    (5)

  • Laura M.

    I love the guava chiffon pancakes. I can only handle a short stack but worth every bite of it. I tried their lilikoi chiffon pancakes and love this also. You need to come early for breakfast on the weekends the wait time will be long.

    (4)

  • Keola m.

    Woke up on a lazy Sunday morning (late) and wondered....Whats for breakfast. Now, I have heard my friends talk about Cinnamon's often and said to my room mate..."LETS GO TO CINNAMON'S" After finally getting our a*# in gear we got there at 12:54p. Walked up and saw a sign that said.... "Sorry for the inconvenience but Cinnamons will no longer be taking names after 1:00pm Mahalo" Whew, we just made it. After a less than 30min wait. which wasnt so bad because there was free self serve coffee. (although, I think it was free for peeps that were waiting) After being seated and getting my menu I remember saying....(out loud) "DAMM!" "I want everything on the menu." Pulehu short ribs, hawaiian omlette, chinese omlette, loco moco, french toast, guava pancakes, corned beef hash. UGH! Of course we couldnt possibly eat everything so we ordered... -Hawaiian Omlette w/fried rice -Chinese Omlette w/fried rice -Guava Chiffon pancakes and -Corned Beef Hash and eggs over easy. The waitress was very nice and told us no worry just order she still get empty space on her order pad. As for our food would rate what we ordered as... YUM! WHOA! DANG! OH HELL YA! Now, there WILL be a next time (remember be there before 1pm). Because I really wanna try the Loco Moco and maybe a few other items. Keola....out. no really, I wanted to pass out after this meal. haha Kanak Attack.

    (5)

  • Rodrick F.

    The food was really good and cheap for the amount you get. Would recommend to anyone.

    (4)

  • Janelle M.

    A good way to catch up with friends is over a good meal. I always enjoy a good breakfast/brunch. The Windward side has some awesome places to eat. We decided to check out Cinnamons and we ordered family style so we could sample different items. We ordered both the guava chiffon and red velvet along with some breakfast meat for a sweet and savory duel. Both of the pancakes were delicious and fluffy. However, I prefer the guava chiffon pancakes. The service was good and if you come with an IDCard you can get a little discount just not on the weekends :(. The only downside to eating here is that there is usually a bit of wait. We came with a group so some people (the guys) waited for our table while the rest of us (the girls) checked out some shops near by. Overall a good start to the day.

    (4)

  • Kinga H.

    This place is a not so hidden gem for breakfast in Kailua... hence the hour + waits on most days. Breakfast and lunch served however it's all about the breakfast for me! The service is friendly and attentive. This place is cute and has a casual atmosphere; like your typical home cooked breakfast joint. The inside is a bit kitschy, the outdoor seating is nothing to write home about however where I prefer since the weather is gorgeous 99% of the time in Hawaii. Now for my recommendations: -RED VELVET PANCAKES- Sweet, mildly chocolatey cakes with a sugary "icing" syrup. Delicious to split or as a side. Have your sweet to ready. -GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKES- These are called an "island favorite", I liked however like the above, you must have a major sweet tooth. -KALUA PORK EGGS BENEDICT- This is my absolute favorite dish on the menu. Makes you crave it for days after having this delicious twist on the classic. Get the home fries too, so good! -FARMERS OMELETTE- Tastes fresh and love the ingredients. Nothing fancy or different than your standard omelette choices however it's filling and good. Once again home fries or get some of the above pancakes as your side for a sweet & savory meal.

    (4)

  • Zachary H.

    Was pretty good. My coffee tasted a bit burned which may have left a bitter taste in my mouth, no pun intended. I don't really eat pancakes but tried both the red velvet and saffron and both were tasty. I got the Kuala pork eggs Benedict which were good. The hashbrowns were average.

    (3)

  • Lauren S.

    GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKES (minus the whip cream, add a scoop of ICE CREAM) = a wonderful dessert breakfast that cures my mommy separation anxiety after seeing my son crying at the start of his third day at preschool. Tucked away in Kailua, we passed by twice, before finally spotting the wooden Cinnamon's sign and finding a metered parking space across the street. As we strolled into the small shopping area, we were greeted by the "outdoor" seating and weaved our way past the tables and approached the hostess stand near the entrance of the restaurant. There were three hostess out front, all were nice and handed us a pager and said the wait would be about 5 minutes. We were seated at the very first table near the door and had the NICEST server! I believe her name was Carmen and had a pretty hibiscus tattoo on her right wrist. She was honest, informative and kept my husband and I laughing the entire time. GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKES (4 stack, no whip, ala mode) $11.25- Each pancake was fluffy and the guava chiffon syrup was heavenly with the ice cream! The guava wasn't overly sweet and overbearing; it reminded me of a guava chiffon cake from Dee Lite Bakery, just elevated to a wonderful breakfast treat! HAWAIIAN OMELETTE $11.50- This twist on a classic breakfast item was delicious! It took the best of two worlds: breakfast and a Hawaiian dinner feast and created a savory dish to compliment the pancakes. It was a little dry, but way better than other attempts I've tried. Just remember: -Try the guava chiffon pancakes with ice cream -There's metered parking so bring lots of quarters -They don't accept take-out orders on weekends and holidays -Come early because seating fills up fast

    (4)

  • Nathan K.

    The service is good and the food is quality but the prices are a little bit higher than they should be. 3.50 for tomato and spinach on the eggs Benedict is a little too much. Make sure you substitute the homage honey butter for any of your items that can have it.

    (4)

  • Craig M.

    I'm always on the lookout for good breakfast places, and having tried most of them on the Honolulu side of Oahu, I've been scouting for some on the windward side. A new discovery for me is Cinnamon's Restaurant, almost a straight shot into Kailua from Honolulu, over the Pali Highway, onto Kailua Road, with a left turn on Aulike that takes you to the parking lot in the back. Luckily, Cinnamon's has a website, which allowed me to do some preliminary research on their menu. Wow, it's a pretty good menu, featuring just about everything breakfast you can think of. From cinnamon rolls (well, natch!) to English muffins smothered in stuff, from a pancake sandwich to seven kinds of pancakes, from seven different egg benedicts to a host of ethnic omelets, from skillets to eggs with meats, and French toast. And the coffee is pretty darned good too - dark and strong, just the way I like it. The wife went for her usual "sandwich" combo - pancakes, egg and breakfast meat (ham, this time). The two pancakes she got were pretty light and fluffy, and they served two large ham slices. I always try to order something different, something I don't usually make at home. The Chinese Omelette was calling to me, so that's what I had - three eggs, shredded roasted chicken, char siu pork, and fu yong veggies (i.e., shredded carrots, mushrooms, bean sprouts ... veggies like that). The omelet was very tasty, like eating a big ol' fat egg foo yong dressed with a little dash of oyster sauce. They had shoyu on the table, but who needs that when the omelet is so tasty. I even passed on Tabasco Sauce this go-around. I loved how the bean sprouts crunch when you take a forkful of eggs in your mouth. Since the wife had ordered pancakes, I figured I'd swipe some of hers. So my side starch was white rice, to go with my Chinese omelet. Besides, when I swiped some of her pancakes, she swiped some of my rice. Even-steven trade. I think I'd like to go back and try their Baja Breakfast - eggs with green chiles on a corn tortilla with all the condiments you associate with a Mexican breakfast. Oh, and the Eggs Benedict as well. I'm thinking a Mahimahi Benedict (if they use fresh, not frozen, mahi). Or maybe a traditional Benedict super-combo'ed with spinach and tomato. Sounds good to me!

    (4)

  • Felicity V.

    It was busy! Waited half an hour but I would say it was worth it. Got the Loco Moco and my daughter got buttermilk pancakes. Prices weren't awful. They offer military discount! We got cinnamon roll to go which was the only bummer, it was awfully dry but maybe it was an off day. Overall I will definitely be returning. Maybe without my toddler though. Long waits lead to anxious little bodies!

    (4)

  • Mariko F.

    I came here for both lunch and breakfast. As a lunch spot I would say that it's totally normal. But breakfast is really good. The coffee is pretty terrible, FYI, but the food is great. Although it's more like dessert, the guava chiffon pancakes are incredible. So sweet and yummy. You will wait a bit for breakfast and brunch, but it's so worth it.

    (4)

  • Julie L.

    Come early because they get busy. We were lucky and only had to wait 10 mins. Had the crab cake and lox benedicts along with their corned beef hash, blueberry pancakes and cinnamon roll. They allow you to choose full or half order. All items were tasty. Loved the hollandaise sauce. Corned beef hash could've been crispier...?

    (4)

  • Paul M.

    Came here for the first time today as suggested by a good friend. There is metered parking behind the restaurant however that parking lot appears to be shared by other businesses and is small to medium size so it can be a chore to find parking at times. We were seated pretty quick indoors (there is an outdoor option). The dining area is nothing fancy and puts you in the mindset of down home cooking. Our waitress came over right away to get drink orders and was pretty good overall. Now for the food the real reason to come here. There are plenty of options some that are pretty straight forward options you'd get else where (eggs Benedict and pan cakes for example) and plenty with an island flair. For example my Hawaiian style omelette had Kalua pork plus lau lau ingredients inside along with some tomato. It was huge (pic included) with home fries i had no chance on finishing this. The omelette was tasty although missing an ingredient according to the menu butter fish was to be included. I saw the leaves used in lau lau and there was plenty of pork in there (not sure if just the Kalua or if lau lau pork) but no fish to found anywhere. My friend had prime rib and eggs and the famous guava chiffon pancakes which I tasted a bit off. The prime rib was perfectly cooked to the temp requested as were the eggs. The pancakes were much better tasting than they look (sorry pepto pink isn't appetizing to me) but they are a bit on the top sweet side for me to want a whole order. Over all this is a good place to grab breakfast while I can't give it a perfect 5 stars it's only getting 4 because 4.5 isn't an option.

    (4)

  • Julia T.

    I brought a friend to Cinnamons for her first time for Sunday brunch. We arrived there around 12 and were told the wait was going to be about 30 minutes, but we ended up waiting only about 15 minutes. Our waitress was very friendly and had us ordering right away. I ordered the Guava Chiffon Portuguese Sweet Bread French Toast and my friend ordered the short stack of Red Velvet Pancakes. We also ordered a side of Bacon (it was $6.50 but it came with 6 strips of bacon) so it was the perfect amount to share! The food came out quickly and the French toast was so delicious! I've had their Guava Chiffon Pancakes, and in my opinion, I prefer the French Toast because it isn't as heavy and filling! It was a more than satisfying brunch as I expected and I'm glad that there's a Cinnamons now in the Ilikai Hotel because I live in town!

    (5)

  • Stephanie S.

    We went in at about 9 am after hiking up Hawaii Kai Pillboxes, so, needless to say, we were STARVED! We were advised of a 15 minute wait, which isn't bad considering how popular this place is. Once seated, you could tell the atmosphere was extremely laid back. You also have the option of eating indoors or outdoors (which is covered, sheltering you from the sun). I went with a review that suggested the Guava Chiffon Pancakes and my boyfriend got the Banana Pancakes. We we both NOT disappointed. The guava chiffon is sweet, so be warned, but I absolutely LOVED them. I think it was their traditional pancake topped with 2 different types of guava syrup. The banana pancakes were just as good. They put large slices in the pancakes and they caramelize as the pancakes cook. My boyfriend opted to top it with the coconut syrup which made the entire taste very tropical. Oddly enough, one of the other things I enjoyed here was their coffee. A 50% Hawaii blend, this coffee is blended and roasted specific for Cinnamon's. It was a great compliment to my pancakes. Only real negative was the parking. We had to loop a couple of times to find street parking.

    (4)

  • Raelyn B.

    You know you love a place when you're willing to travel double digit amount of miles just for pancakes. It is usual for my friends and I to go hiking and gain all those calories we just burned with delicious, fluffy, moist, scrumptious, and uber awesome guava chiffon pancakes are the best~ I'm swooning over those pancake as I type this. This place gets pretty busy, locals and tourists alike, LOVE coming here, why? Maybe it's because of their pancakes, who knows? Why would the wait be so long? Maybe it's because of the pancakes? What do people take photos of when they're here? Is it pancakes? Lol I really love these pancakes. When you and your friends are just big on always eating does it matter where you sit? If we were a bit picky we would've waited a lucky 10 minutes to sit inside but we opted for outside. The outside seating takes up the whole courtyard of the building their in that's shared with a chocolate factory. To me, it felt kinda of like being at a family member's house and chilling outside in the patio especially with aunty asking me what I want to eat. I love it. Question? Am I still able to park in a broken metered parking stall? The dying question for the designated parking lot with jammed quarters in their meter.

    (5)

  • Elle A.

    Breakfast was great. Hubby got the blueberry short stack and had the eggs Benedict crab cakes style (a local favorite). Saw a lot of people ordering the red velvet pancakes. Food was great! 30 mins from downtown Waikiki.

    (5)

  • Key J.

    I had the Guava chiffon pancakes, Scrambled eggs with cheese, and Crab cakes w/ lump crab, snow crab and bay shrimp. I left here stuffed and satisfied. The food here is so good. I heard the red velvet pancakes were amazing so I'll have to come back and try them. Cinnamon's has reasonable prices, an old school Hawaiian feel, and pretty good customer service.

    (4)

  • Josh J.

    Cinnamon's Kalua pork eggs benedict has ruined all other eggs benedict breakfasts I've had in my life. It's so good that I can never eat a normal eggs benedict again and feel satisfied. Thanks Cinnamon's, for creating something so delicious that I can never again be truly happy eating breakfast unless I eat at your place. I'm so conflicted...and now so hungry.

    (5)

  • Paul N.

    Well, like a fool, I thought I try Cinnamon's after avoiding it for a few years. Not much has changed. The eggs were over cooked and the home fries were old and wrinkled. It would be nice if there were some minus numbers one could put down. Your wasting your money.

    (1)

  • danielle m.

    Really shocked by the reviews I read before coming here. First let me say the staff is so nice and very attentive. However the food is awful. I didn't order the eggs Benedict which I think they are known for since I went at lunchtime. I had the mahi mahi sandwich, my husband had the loco moco and my son had the stir fry. The fish was fishy, the loco moco was bland and the stir fry's chicken was tough. I would go back to try breakfast but I probably wouldn't give it a third try.

    (2)

  • Michelle J.

    Heard a lot about this place on Facebook so decided the family and I would try it out. We ended up parking at the public parking lot just a little walk away. It is meter parking so bring change if you decided to park there. Since we went during the week there wasn't really a wait. We were taken straight back to a table with chairs you just sink into. They bring out water while you decide what you want to eat. It is a tough decision I'll tell you that. There is so much to chose from and you really just want to sample it all. I decided on something simple....the pancakes, eggs, and bacon. The rest got an omelette and the steamed fish. I will say we cleaned our plates. You taste a hint of cinnamon in everything they cook it seems? Maybe giving the name cinnamon's? Service was wonderful and everyone was so friendly. Will go back and yes it would be worth the wait!

    (4)

  • Charmaine D.

    The best thing on the menu has to be the guava chiffon pancakes! Simply delicious! Also ordered the smoked salmon and crab cakes eggs Benedict, loved the crab cakes as it was cooked to perfection however we found the smoked salmon a little salty. Portions are huge so would definitely share the plates of food next time ! Overall, would come back here for breakfast again and definitely get the pancakes again!!

    (5)

  • Hung N.

    One of the first places we ate breakfast while in Kailua and love it. The service is great and so is the food. Ordered the Kahlua pork eggs benedict...probably could have eaten it all day. Everything about this dish was absolutely perfect; from the seasoning to the way the eggs were cook. My mouth is salivating just thinking about it. Definitely recommend this place!

    (5)

  • Meghan D.

    Went to eat here after many people recommended it. I ordered the French toast and it was just average. I ordered the "sand" (French toast, egg and meat) for my two baby girls. Being vegetarian I asked if they could sub the meat for hash browns (a much cheaper item). I was told that "they don't do that, but would you like a side of hash browns." One word! RIDICULOUS. I've never been to any restaurant that didn't accommodate their patrons food preferences. So because my daughters eat vegetarian I'm suppose to order individual items off the menu at a higher price? We also ordered one of their macadamia nut cinnamon rolls. It was dry and not very flavorful. I've had far superior breakfasts with much more accommodating serves at other restaurants near by.

    (2)

  • Shna S.

    Amazing friendly service and if possible the food is even better. The guava pancakes were to die for. Parking wasn't bad and the wait was short even though there were many people ahead of us. A must go to place if you want brunch on the windward side!

    (5)

  • Angel H.

    Today was my first time at this place. I've heard so much about it. We arrived at the door at around 1:15 in the afternoon and the hostess says that they're not serving lunch today, just breakfast. Ok, that was fine I guess, since that's what they're known for. We were seated right away by the beautiful Christmas tree. The hubby got some kind of omelette with two pancakes. My son got the guava chiffon pancakes and I ordered the crab cake benedict with a side of hash browns. The crab cake benedict was awesome. It was cooked to perfection. The egg was not too runny and not too overly done. The crab cake was good but a little on the thin side. I tried my son's guava chiffon pancakes and it was the bomb. We decided to add their haupia syrup to it and it was even better. I didn't try the omelette but according to the hubby it was nothing special. The service was good. Everyone who worked there was nice. At least two workers came by and asked if everything was ok and if we needed anything. They thanked us for coming as we headed out the door.

    (4)

  • Kelly W.

    Red velvet pancakes :) I feel like this review doesn't need to be any longer but yelp is telling me it does. When you hear red velvet pancakes, you should know it's good. Is this place busy? Yes. Do you have to wait a bit to get a table? Yes. But oh, it's totally worth it! I recommend going early when they open because you can normally walk right in and be out of there fairly quickly...then go enjoy all the pretty beaches Kailua has to offer while everyone else gets in there. Definitely have other great things on the menu but those pancakes keep me coming back.

    (4)

  • Make-A-Wish H.

    Our staff loves Cinnamon's! The staff is really wonderful and has a heart for helping our mission to grant Wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. We are grateful for the continued support! See you soon.

    (5)

  • Amber F.

    I honestly didn't really enjoy my experience with Cinnamon's. This place is definitely over-rated... at least in my opinion. My bf and I came on a Saturday for brunch. The wait was about an hour long. We ordered the eggs benedict (half crab cake and half kalua pork), chicken fantasy omelette (their special for the day), and red velvet pancake. My bf really liked the crabcake benedict. The kalua pork was interesting because kalua is a famous hawaiian dish, but we didn't think that it tasted very special. My omelette was okay, it wasn't anything particular special either, besides the huge portion. I was excited to try their red velvet pancake because the only other place I've had it was at my favorite breakfast restaurant in Philadelphia. To my disappointment, the red velvet pancake at Cinnamon's wasn't nearly as good. I didn't like the texture (it's still a big soggy - I rarely eat pancakes because I don't like the soggy texture), and it was way too sweet. The service was also pretty bad. We waited at the table for a good 15 minutes before we went up to the host stand for some water and asked for our server. We sat outside, and there were so many flies. I don't think it's worth the hour wait.

    (3)

  • Fauzeeya S.

    My husband took me this place a couple of times and I loved it! Nice atmosphere :)

    (5)

  • Nicole K.

    After a fun morning of hiking Lanikai Pillboxes, my friends and I hurried to Cinnamon's for a refueling brunch! Nothing is more motivating as you climb a mountain in 80 degree heat than the promise of pancakes at the end! We arrived a bit past 11:00 to a crowded parking lot! We circled a few times and managed to find a stall soon after arriving. This lot, which serves several establishments in addition to Cinnamon's, is usually very crowded, but a high turnover means you should not have to wait for a stall for too long. There is always street parking if you would rather not wait. After checking in with the hostess, we were told our wait time would be about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cinnamon's, a very popular destination for tourists and locals alike, is always crowded and you should expect to wait for some time to be seated. Don't worry! Those Guava Chiffon pancakes are sooooooooo worth it! After the longest hour of our lives, we were seated and immediately ordered. An hour is a long time to mull over your decision! Although tempted by the Roast Beef Loco Moco on the Specials Board (drool), I instead went with a guarantee winner: Guava Chiffon Pancakes (with bacon and eggs). If you have ever enjoyed a slice of Guava Chiffon cake from Dee Lite Bakery, then you will LOOOOVVVEEEE these pancakes! Sweet, but not too sweet, these pancakes will be gone in a flash! Even if you are not someone who craves sweeter breakfasts, do yourself a favor and order a short stack of Guava Chiffon Pancakes to accompany your savory dish. You will not be sorry!

    (4)

  • Lahela N.

    Summed up: Meh food for Ok price with Nice service. My Mother's eggs benedict omelette was "forgotten" and we had to wait for that. My crabcake sandwich was good. Serving Girl was really thoughtful and nice.

    (2)

  • Brandy S.

    Cinnamon's did not live up to it's hype. The atmostphere is dingy. The space echoes noisy crowds. They won't seat you until your entire party is there. What I did like were the "famous" red velvet pancakes. Though in my opinion, they are second the MAC 24/7, I would still say they were fantastic. My favorite thing there were the retro looking coffee mugs, but alas, I forgot to buy one, so I'll be returning.

    (3)

  • Lori F.

    Red velvet pancakes are still my fav, but they took the "Chicken fried steak" off the menu. Why??? They seemed to have replaced it with "Chicken cutlet" which was good, but texture not the same. Parking was a hassle this time. Lot was full, so had to find metered street parking, which only took 1 hr of coins max. Hence, had to keep looking at my watch while eating...not fun.

    (4)

  • Sam B.

    We ate here after hiking Diamond Head. All three of us got the Skillet Breakfast which is a bed of homefries topped with one egg and your choice of 3 toppings. I got spinach, mushrooms and Portuguese sausage. At first I thought one egg would be insufficient, but there's plenty of food. The homefries were very well seasoned. I couldn't stop eating them even after I was full. We also ordered the following: - Cinnamon's Cinnamon-Macadamia Nut Roll - absolutely divine - Guava Pancakes - very fluffy - Red Velvet Pancakes - rich and decadent Would come here again and try a different item on the menu.

    (4)

  • Alison T.

    Cinnamon's is definitely an establishment, but I'm not a big fan of their infamous offerings - namely the guava pancakes and eggs benedicts, and their infamous WAIT. We put our name down, and decided to head upstairs to Manoa Chocolates to kill some time (which, btw, is a novel idea since you can do a chocolate tasting!). Thankfully we didn't get outdoor picnic table seating (what is up with the decor? It's like they're still decorating for 1985 with all the plastic tablecovers and lawn chairs) and were seated inside at a round table. The guava pancakes are covered in too much pink syrup, and at the very least the portion was generous. The eggs benedict was cooked decently, although it was doused in tons of hollandaise. Everything else (skillets, omelettes) was pretty heavy, and all those who got the hash browns weren't happy with how they were cooked. Definitely go with the home fries when you order. Service was fairly good, as the ladies have the drill down -- and the water and coffee were flowing. All in all,I think I'd rather go to Boots and Kimo's for breakfast -- but Cinnamon's is a-okay.

    (3)

  • Melissa L.

    Decided to demolish everything on the menu after we did the Pillbox Hike. We came at great timing because we sat instantly and didn't see a crowd yet. This was around 9am on a Thursday. Waitress was super friendly, extremely pleasant. We're not ones to camp out at tables so we appreciated her speedy service. Our table of three ordered: corned beef hash and eggs, Chinese omelet, frittata, red velvet pancakes, and a cinnamon roll. Everything was soo delicious, almost made me question myself on why I never go more often considering that I live in Waimanalo. Then after we paid and walked outside, I answered my own question. There was a huge crowd chillin outside with a wait time of 30-45mins (for 2) that I overheard from the hostess. Timing is everything. We scored parking right out in the front but there's a lot in the back as well that's shared with the medical building.

    (5)

  • Ryan E.

    Wait was over an hour on Sunday. The famous cinnamon rolls tasted dry, as if they prepared it the day before. But the food was perfect. Our waitress was very nice!!!

    (3)

  • Jeremiah B.

    Had breakfast here on a Sunday morning. Arrived at about 7:30 and it was already packed. Parking is also a little bit of an issue, so you want to get here early. My friend and I ordered pancakes, she the guava chiffon, which were really fantastic, and I the apple cinnamon, which were really good. A little dry, but nothing a little syrup won't fix. The apples were light and not too sweet, however, and the portions are very generous. The prices are also really reasonable, and despite it being busy our food arrived quickly. Overall, a great place for a quick, casual breakfast.

    (4)

  • Jenae S.

    Nothing special. I tend to judge my breakfast places by their eggs Benedict, because it's my favorite breakfast meal. Originally my eggs Benedict came out cold and the centers were not very yolky. I let the waitress know and she was awesome about getting my order replaced. It was definitely warmer the second time. The eggs Benedict is too sweet and tangy, I think. Maybe too much lemon in the sauce or the English muffin might be off. I couldn't tell what it was. My husband had a skillet that was pretty good. The bacon in it was super good. We're planning on going back for the sweet stuff, so I'll update then.

    (3)

  • Michael B.

    Stopped by for a late morning breakfast. Overall, it was good, but a little hit and miss. It was a 1/2 hr wait for a moderately busy morning. Waitress was attentive, but disappeared for awhile when we didn't immediately order our food. When she did return, I ordered the Crab Cakes Benedict. They were out of hash browns so I opted for rice. My daughter ordered the guava chiffon pancakes and my wife ordered the "double delight" salad, chicken curry & tuna salad combination. The food came out about 20 minutes later. My Benedict was lukewarm and the eggs were poached medium well, not very runny. The crab cakes, kind of like a crab hash were seasoned well. The hollandaise sauce was creamy and hinted of lemon. The dish should have been served hot. The guava pancakes were sweet and fluffy, but again just warm. The salad was good but the presentation was haphazard. It was all just a little short of being very good. Maybe a next time will be better or not...

    (3)

  • Grace L.

    There are only a few breakfast places on the island that I would actually get up early for. Cinnamon's is one of them (boots and sweet e's are the others). My main go to dishes are the benedict and the guava chiffon pancakes. I'm one of those people that has a hard time deciding between sweet and savory so I always have to get both. I've only tried the kalua pork and the crab cake benedict but I still can't decide which I like more. They allow you to get one of each so that's a good option if you're indecisive like me! The kalua pork itself can be a little bit dry but the hollandaise compliments it pretty well. I've read reviews where people have said that the crab cakes tastes like breading and has little to no crab but I disagree. You could definitely tell the crab cakes were not filled with other ingredients. The guava chiffon pancakes are pretty sweet and I think of it more as a dessert than a meal. If you like guava cake then you'll definitely be in for a treat. The best thing to do would be to order breakfast entrees and share the pancakes with one or two people. I normally share with my bf and we always have leftover pancakes even if we order the short stack ($6.50). We try to come at an off time to avoid the hell that is parking. If you come in the afternoon on a weekday, you'll definitely find a spot easily. If you come during breakfast on the weekend...you may find yourself driving around a bit. It's metered parking as well so bring some coins!

    (5)

  • Maria L.

    To be honest, it just doesn't live up to the hype. I've eaten here several times and while the pancakes are quite good if very very rich, the rest of the food is mediocre. The hollandaise is rather bland, the omelets are similarly plain and most of the breakfasts I've had here have been very greasy with ingredients that didn't strike me as particularly fresh. Expect to wait a very long time and perhaps enjoy the food just because you're so hungry when you finally get a table and are served...

    (3)

  • Kevin W.

    Brunch! Street parking. Outdoor and indoor seating. Expect to wait if you come for brunch. Service was friendly but super slow. Food took awhile to come out. CASH ONLY! Crabcake Eggs Benedict - $13.50 - Crabcake was more bread then crab. I could barely taste the crab. Egg was nicely poached. Hollandaise was creamy. Hashbrowns were gross. Unseasoned and flavorless. Guava Chiffon Pancakes - $6.50 for 2 - Pancakes were fluffy but nothing specail. The Guava Chiffon syrup was fruity and sweet. Very unique taste. Compared to Boot's Macadamia Nut Pancake, Boot's wins. Skillet Breakfast w/ Sausage, Chicken, and Salsa - $10.50 - Blah! Homefries are 80% of this dish and they were flavorless pieces of blah. Salsa added some flavor but looked like canned salsa. Sausage was store bought quality. Chicken was decent. Sadly, waited an hour and it did not live up to the hype!

    (2)

  • Brenda R.

    Vegan here so I was pretty excited to try this place out since it looks very busy and full of tourists and locals alike (I'm only guessing here though). For such a popular place I was expecting at least a full vegan-friendly dish but nothing. Ok, no problem, I can always order a dish and ask that animal products be left off. This is proves to be a tough task considering a lot of the breakfast items (their forte) are egg or sweet bread based. I find myself drawn to the local dish known as the loco moco, rice topped with a meat patty, egg, and brown gravy. They offer a veggie patty and additional topping of sautéed mushrooms and onions yummy. I order this with no egg, is their gravy vegan? No. Is there any sauce they have that she thinks could go with the loco moco? No vegan sauces. Wtf? I see other dishes which offer sauces that don't look like they include animal products but what do I know right? Our food comes out (they had run out of fried rice so my mom had to get white rice instead.. Hmmm...) and my dish has gravy. The server catches this before she hands it to me, apologizes, sends it back. I hate to think that plate went to waste but that's not my call I guess. My dish was underwhelming. I love mushrooms and the veggie patty was pretty good. Nothing I couldn't cook myself at home, on a very lazy day. My plate gets 3 stars. According to the other loco moco eater, the gravy was a little too salty but the beef patty was delicious. Eggs Benedict and Baja breakfast, on the other hand, were thoroughly enjoyed by the other 2 in our group. There were 3 sharing a half order of guava pancakes and that was more than enough for a taste, these pancakes are huge! I didn't taste these but they were a pretty big hit! 4 stars. Getting a table sucks for groups (group of 4 here, a good 40 minute wait) but I guess the food is worth the wait, if you're not vegan. I would only come back if my group insisted, and would definitely have to try another dish (and work really hard at making it vegan).

    (3)

  • Richard T.

    Loved this place. Had the macadamia nut cinnamon roll to start $4, red velvet pancakes $7, and meat skillet for about $11. Everything was good, pancakes super fluffy. Service was ok and the building itself is kind of run down, but good experience overall. Probably the best meal I had in Hawaii.

    (4)

  • Valerie S.

    Whether you are a tourist or a local, you NEED to try this place! Seriously. Pancakes are always BOSS but also their eggs benedict and omelets. Their coffee is great too! Although there may be a wait to get seated BUT if you have a smaller group, the better/faster you'll get to GRINDING :P My bf and I are breakfast people - we would eat breakfast for dinner. So this place is by far our fave place to go. Only thing is the parking - its metered parking in the lot so bring some change and since you are not sure how long the wait is, I would call in advance to see.

    (5)

  • Sarah K.

    Welcome to the longest wait you'll ever have for pancakes in your lifetime. Don't try to get here any later than opening time on the weekends and expect to wait less than an hour or more. Go around 9-12 and you're waiting 3 hours. Food wise, this place is decent. I'm not sure it justifies the wait more than twice a year just to get the guava chiffon pancakes. That and it's one of the only places on the island that offers a great, diverse breakfast menu.

    (4)

  • Britni B.

    Very mediocre experience. We were seated immediately (0800 on a Sunday morning). We waited about 7-10 minutes before anyone came over to get our drink order or anything. Waitress seemed in a crappy mood. When we finally got our food, my friend's Eggs Benedict was lukewarm. My food was alright. They didn't bring my baby's toast out for another five minutes after we received our food. (Even though the order was placed together.) All in all, I think I just don't understand the hype. It was only okay.

    (2)

  • Morgan G.

    Likes : The food was really delicious! Red Velvet Pancakes did not disappoint. Nice & Cool sitting inside where there was a little AC. The Chocolate Store Upstairs was an enjoyable visit while we were waiting to be seated. Prices weren't bad at all. Our waitress seemed really sweet. Plenty of Parking Dislikes : The atmosphere was a bit loud and crowded. Our wait seemed pretty long ~ Both, to be seated & for our food to arrive. Not a big fan of the hours. The service was alright.

    (4)

  • Sandra B.

    Ordered the do-it-yourself omelette with bacon, spinach and mushroom. Asked for the smaller sized omelette. Ordered guava chiffon pancakes as the side dish. I wanted the French toast with guava chiffon, but no substitutions. There was no wait time, they seated me immediately, and I could have ordered right away if I knew what I wanted. They were very attentive, checking every 10 mins or so to see if I needed anything. Very impressive customer service!! After the order, the food arrived remarkably quickly, approx 7 mins or so! The amount of food that arrived was gigantic!!!! Two huge pancakes as the side to the omelette. I definitely had to take most of it to go. All in all I definitely recommend this place if you are looking for brunch in Kailua. Kinda pricey but most brunch places are. First time here, so I don't know if it is always like this, but I so appreciated not waiting to be seated. The French toast with guava chiffon was my favorite!

    (4)

  • Mary K.

    I LOVE BREAKFAST FOOD A friend and I came here after the Lanikai hike, and luckily they were able to serve us even though we got there just before they closed! I got the sweet French toast- which was delicious and not too soft, which I like. I shared the lilikoi pancake with my friend , and it was pretty good too. I'm not really a fan of things that are extremely sweet (except chocolate) and the lilikoi syrup was exactly too sweet, so I barely finished my half. The pancake was very fluffy which I enjoyed. The service was attentive, always filling my drinks. I'll be back, if I'm in the neighborhood!

    (4)

  • Leah H.

    Love this place , I'm really not a breakfast person but when I visit Hawaii I always make it a point to eat here . The crab eggs Benedict is the best and the most unreal hollandaise sauce I've ever had !!the guava chiffon pancakes are awesome too , be prepared for a wait though !!

    (4)

  • Priscilla M.

    Great service and amazing good! Red velvet pancakes as well as banana pancakes were delicious!

    (5)

  • Sage C.

    I love this place it's pure comfort and I always get amazing service. Nice home cooking feel with lots of specialty pancakes and big portions that you can take home and eat as left overs!!

    (5)

  • Kristine C.

    Woke up on a Friday morning and I was feeling a strong sweet tooth for breakfast. I didn't want to just go anywhere for a quick pastry and it was a 3 day weekend at the time. In result? I said "Babe! Let's go to Cinnamon's! Someone kept pestering me to to make sure I take you there!" So off to Kailua we went. We arrived at about 12pm and waited to be seated not until 12:40pm. At the time we didn't mind the wait because we keep hearing and reading lots of reviews about this place and their killer pancakes. Although we waited for a while to be seated during this decently hot weather they had chairs to sit and provided free coffee and ice water. Brownie points! Low and behold we were finally seated and the menu was overwhelming (not a bad thing)! We ordered Two different kinds of Loco Moco's. One was with ground beef and one with ground turkey. Before plunging into this dish, I looked at the layers of it. I made sure my first bite had the egg, ground beef, rice and gravy, onions, mushrooms. The flavors was undeniably off the charts. I would say it's the best Loco Moco I've on Oahu so far. I'm a huge fan of Loco Moco. To satisfy my sweet tooth, my significant other and I split a huge dish of french toast with cream and strawberries. It was definitely delicious; however. I will need to try their Red Velvet Pancakes. (updated review so stay tuned). My verdict on "Was it worth the wait?" Yes, it was worth the wait. I would wait again and again to try their other sweet selections.

    (4)

  • Kiley C.

    Great place to eat! The only downfall is the waiting time and the possibility of having to sit outside. The staff is always friendly and the food comes out quickly. It's constantly crowded and the parking isn't the best, but it's worth the wait.

    (4)

  • Steak E.

    I love cinnamons! Their portions are pretty big so definitely shareable :) They don't take reservations unless you have a group of at least 5.. So be prepared to wait 30+ minutes on a weekend. Also they stop seating people around 2pm. My Go-To Foods: - Crabcake Eggs Benedict: Super tasty and perfect when you are craving real breakfast food instead of dessert. A little pricey but worth it. - Guava Chiffon Pancakes: Make sure you have an appetite with your sweet tooth. Definitely not diabetes-friendly but chock full of flavor! Noms!! - Iced coffee is REFILLABLE!!!!

    (4)

  • Joseph Joel B.

    They're located on the other side of the island in Kailua, they're only open from 7am until 2pm everyday, the parking situation really sucks, and there's usually a very long wait to be seated... BUT WHO CARES!! YOU'RE EATING AT CINNAMON'S!! This seriously is one of the best places on the island for breakfast and brunch!! Every time I'm remotely in the area, I try to make a trip out here. They also have a lunch menu, which isn't available on Sundays, but I've only ordered from the breakfast menu. I usually get one of their special Eggs Benedict dishes and a short order of Pancakes. I'm a sucker for Eggs Benedict, and they have 6 different kinds: Traditional (Canadian Bacon & Turkey), Veggie (Spinach & Tomato), Mahi Mahi, Crabcake, Kalua Pork, and Lox (Smoked Salmon)... Or you can have a combo of any of the two!! And they have 8 different pancakes to choose from: Guava Chiffon, Corn Pancakes with Blueberries, Red Velvet (with White Chocolate Topping), Carrot, Cinnamon-Apple, Blueberry, Banana, and Buttermilk. But from what I can see, you can't really go wrong by ordering anything on the menu. Like I said earlier, parking really sucks. It's metered parking anywhere in the surrounding area. And unless you go there right when they open at 7am, there's usually a long wait to be seated. Oh, and takeout is not available on the weekends... But the food greatly outweighs all the negatives here!!

    (5)

  • Jin M.

    Uh oh. Over a thousand reviews and here I am-- how dare I give a two star review?! The nerve of me. Ok, let me just put my opinion out there. First, the Guava Pancakes. It's too sweet. I actually got nauseous after 4 bites. We ended up leaving over half of the pancakes on the plate.. gaah, what a waste. But we just couldn't finish it. Second, Frittata omelette. Need more salt, need less cooking. The bland omelette was falling apart with every slight touch of the fork because the eggs were overcooked. Maybe Cinnamon's was just having an off-day? It was just enough of an off-day to disappoint me. Maybe I will come back for lunch or dinner and I'll be in for a surprise. Otherwise, the service was great and the interior was cute. But long wait. Loooooooong wait.

    (2)

  • Byron P.

    This is a MUST GO. Make sure you starve the day before; trust me, you wont be disappointed. When I first got there, we had to wait quite some time to be seated (we had a large party). The serve was extremely busy but the food speaks for itself; there is flavor and quantity! The papaya was pricey but worth it. I almost ate the skin but I was saved by the eggs benedicts. I was able to get the salmon and Kalua port benedict which was AHMAZING. I also got to try the Guava Pancake which is a must if you have a sweet tooth. Go Go Go!!!!!

    (5)

  • Aubry A.

    This place has a really great vibe to it with delicious food! I'd really choose to go early for breakfast (they open at 7) because I've heard that if you go late, their wait time is VERY long. I had the veggie egg benedict and it was very good! I took a bite of my sisters red velvet pancakes and that was even more DELICIOUS! I'm definitely gonna order that next time. This was my first time going there today, and I'd definitely want to go back one of these days I'm around that side again!

    (5)

  • Bri K.

    I came here for the first time today, and the food is definitely delicious! I had the red velvet pancake (as recommended by a friend). I tried some of my sister's egg benedict, which was also very good! I attempted to come here the previous week with friends at around 10:30am, and the place was absolutely packed! No doubt this place is popular, but I didn't think it would result in a 1 hour wait. So if you'd like to come here, come early! I went around 8am, and was seated within minutes. Customer service was excellent! I would definitely come back!

    (5)

  • K B.

    I work right near this joint on Saturday mornings and I am always amazed by how many people line up to eat here. So today I brought my family. First tip - come right at 7 am and you should miss the one hour plus wait. Second tip - if you have children, don't come here because even though they have a restroom on the ground floor for handicap and families with children, they are stingy with the key. You will have to lug your babies up some rickety old stairs. Also birds defecate all over both inside and outdoor seating areas, this is not sanitary for children. I gave one star because the food quality was on par with like an IHOP, but the cost was on par with a hotel ocean front restaurant in Waikiki. (You can't see the ocean and the building is old and run down, the outside smells like bum urine.) Finally, when I asked why my wife had to take our toddler upstairs, the hostess laughed at me so I'm guessing they don't take most other matters of customer service seriously. I'm not eating here again. Not worth it at all.

    (1)

  • Jason G.

    I remember my first visit here early in 2014 and I wasn't overly impressed. I think it was my fault for expecting to be "wowed" on my first visit. Since then, I've been very pleased and overly satiafied with the service and menu items. Their Eggs Benedict is a must, as are their Red Velvet Pancakes, and they make their own hollandaise sauce which is awesome. Their eggs always come out as desired and never overcooked or runny and the coffee is always fr3sh and hot. So come in, stuff your face, and enjoy an awesome breakfast! Note: There is typically a considerable wait on the weekends if you don't arrive early, so try to show close to opening time.

    (4)

  • Bella B.

    good food good staff and I'll be returning here again. each visit here my food was good. crabcake Benedict my fav. carrot pancake by far the best. my friends have liked hawaiian omelet, loco moco, roastbeef dip and pastrami sandwiches worth the wait meter lot bring change lol

    (4)

  • Susan W.

    I had some pretty high expectations after reading all the reviews on here and also because we planned a trip to Kailua for a while now. Cinnamon's was our breakfast stop and I was starving. Everything was looking good up till when we arrived. First of all, we didn't realize that parking was metered and second, there was no take-out on weekends apparently. Our wait wasn't that long, but we didn't have the best of service. The waitress was rude, acted snobby, and wasn't very friendly. Anyways, we ordered the infamous guava chiffon pancakes that everyone craves about and we also got some vegetarian omelette. Next time for sure though, I want some red velvet pancakes! (It doesn't even have to be here...) We sat outside, but I kinda wished we didn't cause it had this 'sticky' feeling. Maybe cause it was humid that day but everything just felt like sticky.. the chair I was sitting in..the table..the utensils..the glass of water..ughee. Anyways, the pancakes were nothing special. It was the right amount of sweetness and I didn't even have to use any syrup! I do think that they put a bit too much of the whipped cream though. I remember my friend not liking the pancakes that much cause she said it tasted like soap. Eh, I was hella hungry, so maybe that's why I didn't taste it. Wish we didn't get the omelette cause it tasted a bit strange....not in a bad way, but it was different. I guess it's cause we never had a vegetarian omelette before. Also, maybe I got turned off by out it looked, cause it didn't really look appetizing at all lol. Think I'll try Boots and Kimos if I'm ever in the area again.

    (3)

  • Joy E.

    The food was OK and the server was nice. The price is reasonable. I don't understand why there is such a long wait, 30-40 minutes to eat here. Then you got to wait again to pay. Ridiculous! Parking is hard to find too..

    (2)

  • Kathy W.

    5 stars! It is a little loud but its a family restaurant so no complaints. We were told there would be a 20 min wait so we went upstairs and tried some super yummy chocolate but in about 10 min our buzzer went off. Its a cute home feel restaurant inside and there is seating outside in a shopping plaza. Suzie was our server and she was so sweet and helpful. I let her know a couple of items I was thinking of and she help me choose. I ordered the crab-cake benedict and it was THE BEST benedict I have ever had. It had great flavor and texture! There is some metered street parking 2 hours max so bring your quarters.

    (5)

  • Brian H.

    If you are in Kailua .. THIS IS THE PLACE TO EAT. The food is fabulous. EVERYTHING is good .. Red Velvet pancakes ..mmmmm.. Anything Benedict .. The servers are very nice and are very on top of things . Made great suggestions.. They were on point every time .. Breakfast or lunch you can't go wrong

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    A wait that is worth it! Everything there is delicious. You can't go wrong with the Rd velvet pancakes and coconut syrup.

    (5)

  • Samantha G.

    Originally I planned that I would finally try Boots and Kimo during my vacation. I changed my mind and had breakfast at Cinnamon's since I was urged by a friend that the food was better there. I can't say if it is but I was glad I listened to him! The guava chiffon pancakes made me fall in love with pancakes again,. I have never had anything like them. It tasted just right and even slightly juicy. I also tried one of their specials: pasteles omelet. For those who are not familiar with pasteles its a Latin American dish usually in tamale form but Cinnamon's does it in a stew like version. Anyways you gotta have this if its available. Its a savory and comforting breakfast, which is what I prefer over sugary breakfast foods. I can't wait to eat here when I visit again next year!

    (5)

  • Stephanie T.

    I used to REALLY love their food, but something has changed and I haven't been able to figure it out. The food is still pretty delicious and filling and a great deal for your money. I love the omlettes and the guava chiffon pancakes (this is definitely an item you order just one of for the whole table to share). The lines and wait has always been an issue, but it seems way worse now. Its all good though because for the most part the staff is very nice and patient. They offer free coffee while you wait. Although its not the best coffee, it is free. Once you put your order in the food is delivered relatively fast depending on what you ordered and the size of your party. The staff definitely has their system down. Parking is metered and there is almost always plenty parking.

    (3)

  • Helen Z.

    As far as breakfast/brunch places go, this may be one of my favorites. Cinnamon's came highly recommended by my friend native to the island and the random stranger who I met on the plane and after dining here, I can see why. As many other Yelpers have warned, there is a bit of a wait; we came on a Thursday at 11 and had a 40 minute wait. Don't worry though - they give you a buzzer so you can go explore a bit. (I'd recommend the chocolate place on the floor above.) Inside the seating is cozy and I love the beach decor. The patio seating was cushioned, which felt amazing after our hike to the pillboxes earlier in the morning. Service was a bit slow but can't complain since the restaurant was packed. I split the Hawaiian omelette with my dad. It's unfortunate that they don't have an egg white option and that they charge 75 cents per egg to substitute for egg beaters. We decided it was worth it though and also chose buttermilk pancakes as our side. The omelette was huge - served local style with mixed in veggies and pork. I really enjoyed the laulau filling (pork wrapped in taro leaves) - reminded me of chinese dim sum. The pancakes were also amazingly fluffy - I'm glad I chose them as a side rather than something boring like rice. Together, the omelette and pancakes made a hefty meal - definitely wouldn't have been able to finish on my own. My sister's guava chiffon pancakes were good albeit simpler than I had thought. The pancakes themselves are just the same as the buttermilk pancakes. They do come topped with pink guava sauce and cream, a bit too sweet for my taste. She was sharing with her friend and even between the two of them, I think the sugar became overpowering. I preferred the buttermilk to which I could add my own amount of syrup, coconut cream, and butter. Tip: if you order a full order of Egg Benedict, you can choose two different kinds!

    (4)

  • Amy Y.

    I heard about it a lot, is it really that amazing?! Since we were in the Kailua area, this is the place to eat. Knowing that its popular, there was a line. The hostess there was really rude when talking to us. Giving us attitude. However, waitress was waaaay nicer. Anyways, guava chiffon pancake was a must to order. Three of us did family style. We also ordered the veggie omelette that comes with hash brown. I didn't like the taste of the veggies in the omelette. Tasted sorta funny. The guava pancake was pretty good. Sorta too sweet. The syrup wasn't that special. We got the 4 stacks pancakes, we were sooooo full. Parking...a lot. But you gotta pay the meter. Really?! O.O

    (3)

  • Shiseido L.

    I love Cinnamons, I love their pancakes. Plenty good food especially their cinnamon rolls.

    (5)

  • Greg S.

    Definitely was not impressed. Thought with all the good reviews the food and service would be great. Unfortunately this was not the case. We came in with a large group (10 with a reservation) after 12:00p. Even though our table was ready, but we were missing one person from the group, they would not seat us. It is their policy. It was rather frustrating considering we were standing five feet from the table we were going to sit at, but we're not allowed to sit down. It sat there vacant. Even with this reservation, we still had to go looking for enough silverware for the party (they had only set places for 8 of our party of 10). The food was eh. The Kalua pork eggs benedict was mushy. Just salty and soggy with little flavor. It tasted like mass produced, frozen then cooked, food. The service was not the best either. Simple things were not attended to (silverware that we had to go ask for, refilling beverages, etc.). The food did come out quickly, however, within 10-15 minutes of ordering. After this experience, I doubt I'll go back.

    (2)

  • Devin D.

    My daughter and I have visited Kailua for vacation twice and Cinnamons is a favorite. My kiddo LOVES the pancakes... Red Velvet or Chocolate Chip (not on the menu, but they were happy to make them). I LOVE the Eggs Benedict - crazy good!! We've always had very friendly service. We'll be back for sure! Bring some change for the parking meters.

    (5)

  • Kylie W.

    Very good breakfast place. Really good pancake flavor selection too. The cinnamon roll was beyond good

    (4)

  • Janelle D.

    The wait can be lengthy especially on weekends. There is indoor and outdoor seating. One of our favorite is the red velvet pancakes with white chocolate sauce. They also make delicious gauge chiffon pancakes. The crab cakes eggs benedict has the best hollandaise sauce. A full order is plentiful especially since it comes with home fries or hash browns. The omelettes are a decent size and come with a side of pancakes (you can substitute a specialty pancake). The prices are decent. An omelette with red velvet pancakes, a full order of eggs benedict, and coffee cost $37. Parking is plentiful in an adjoining lot- metered parking so have coins ready.

    (4)

  • Jake H.

    Are server Suzie was awesome. Suzie was fast, nice and our cups were never empty. Some of the best service I have had in some time Had the pulled pork eggs Benedict and it was the best I have ever had. The macadamia nut cinnamon roll and it was killer. Coffee was also greAt. Great place for breakfast

    (5)

  • Dave Y.

    Been coming here for a while now. I usually take friends and family when they visit. Expect to wait! If you're lucky enough, maybe you might get in in roughly 30 minutes. If not, just sit, chat, and wait. Food portions are big, so most people underestimate it and eat with their eyes. The pancakes are big. All and all, great little gem aside from the lines, it's good food.

    (4)

  • Tobias C.

    Went on a Saturday morning - stood in line for the place to open. My wife went the medical arts building to do a blood draw- The hostess asked how many - I said 2 -she said I cannot seat you unless both parties are here. I said she should be here in 5-10 minutes. She says sorry you'll have to wait. I was thinking I should have said table for one - which there are none - only 2 tops- right? They would seat me on a table for two and probably my wife would have been there before I got the glass of water. But aahh- the hostess had small kind attitude and Cinnamons don't need my business - they so busy and making money - I can go somewhere else - like Big City or Times Coffee shop. Which we did. Come to think of it - every time I have been to Cinnamons - I never really had a great experience. Not like I saving seats for 4 or 5 people - hope the new Waikiki location survives.

    (1)

  • Rebecca G.

    Went with a group of 6, and we're not disappointed. Arrived around 9 am and we're seated after a short wait. We opted to sit outdoors, and we're very comfortable. Our server was amazing and checked on us regularly. Now, the food. Oh the food was delicious! We all ordered something different, skillets, pancakes, crab cake eggs Benedict, cinnamon rolls. I did not order a cinnamon roll at first, but after I saw them, I ordered 2 to go. They were yummy. The eggs Benedict crabcake were probably my favorite of all at the table, and the portions more than generous. I also like that y O u can order a smaller portion. I can't wait to go back and try something new. Next time I'll have to remember to take photos before I stuff my face.

    (4)

  • Jessica W.

    If you are visiting the Kailua side and want breakfast, this is the place to try. I go here every year at least twice whenever I visit. So, yeah. I love it :) my usual is the traditional eggs Benedict. I like it because the sauce has a lemony tang and there's nothing more to say. It's just delicious. For my taste buds, the guava chiffon is something to share because it's so rich. And by the time I'm done with my full order of eggs Benedict, I'm stuffed! I've waited on average an hour just to get seated. I always sit inside because it's nicer and there aren't any birds. But if you come when they open at 7, there's no wait at all!

    (4)

  • William G.

    If youre looking to come here on a weekend morning, plan on coming early. The wait can be as long as an hour but as short as 15 minutes. Let me tell you, the wait is worth it. Whenever I have friends visit from the mainland, this is the go to breakfast spot. The hostesses are very warm and welcoming. When I first started coming here a few years back, they only offered inside seating. Now, they have grown so popular that they offer outdoor seating. Once you get seated, your hostess will let you know who your waitress will be. I love how the hostesses add the "Aunty" title next to your waitresses name. Very local and comforting. Food: Order the red velvet pancakes. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. It's like dessert for breakfast. I also order the Hawaiian Omelette. They are known for their cinnamon rolls, hence the name of the restaurant. If youre looking for a local place to kick back and grind. C'mon down to Kailua and taste this gem

    (4)

  • Felicia L.

    My boyfriend and I stopped by Cinnamon's for breakfast, because he saw they had egg benedicts and I was looking forward to the guava chiffon pancakes. I got the pancakes and he got his benedicts, one kalua pork and one bacon. The kalua pork benedict was excellent... kind of wish we didn't share it, lol. The pancakes were good but the guava chiffon was too sweet for my taste. I really didn't enjoy the guava part... even though I like guava! The restaurant is really cute inside, as well as outside. Staff is pretty cool and friendly too. Prices are reasonable. Overall, a good place... I would come back for the egg benedicts!

    (3)

  • Tina J.

    Recommended by local friends and it did not disappoint. The wait was about 20 mins, but the coffee and water stand outside made the wait go by really fast. Hubs and I split the loco moco and guava chiffon pancakes and still had some left over. Also ordered a mac nut cinnamon roll to-go that I'm pretty stoked to eat later. Total was about $21 with just waters. Definitely put this on your list of go-to restaurants on the island and come hungry!

    (4)

  • Sean C.

    I came here on vacation with a group of friends because one of them was raised a local Hawaiian and HE LOVED CINNAMON'S. So we went and it was everything that he hyped it up to be. I was impressed with the quick and efficient service, which was not something found to be typical in the Hawaiian culture. Also, the food was much more affordable than other parts of the islands and I'm surprised that this hidden gem wasn't more busy when we entered. We didn't have to wait at all, we were seated immediately and were able to enjoy some delicious breakfast. I'd recommend and I'll go next time I'm on the island!

    (5)

  • melanie l.

    This place can get over crowded, but thankfully on our visit we were seated right away (which was nice). The server we had was super nice but the host and everyone else had that mean look even when we walked up to ask how long is the wait (that's one of the reasons why I'm giving this place a 3). We ordered the guava pancakes (yummy but the taste was too much after a few bites). Mac nut cinnamon roll (it was warm and delicious) and the Kalua pig omelet (which was ok nothing special about it) the potatoes was also ok (some were a little burnt). I would hate to sit outside just because birds fly all over the outside sitting and I seen bird pooped on a chair).. It was our first and last.

    (3)

  • Victoria A.

    Came here on a weekend hoping to get a table rather quickly knowing that it was the weekend and it would be pretty busy. We got extremely lucky and only waited 15 minutes before we got seated (we were given indoor and outdoor options but chose the first because it was beginning to drizzle). Crazy right? 15 minute wait time for a Sunday?? Unheard of!! Our waitress was so friendly and so on top of everything. No wait, drinks filled and re-filled when needed...seriously, couldn't have asked for anyone better. I'm a lover of sweet and savory combinations and this was the perfect place to quench that craving. First off, you CAN'T come here and not order their famed red velvet pancakes. It's just one of those things like peanut butter & jelly, salt & pepper, dis & dat...you get the gist. I don't like to overstuff myself to oblivion with all things good, so all things in moderation is my ruler for today. My "eyes bigger than my appetite" order was of the red velvet pancakes as a substitute to my S.A.N.D. (start of a nice day) breakfast of sausage, ham and eggs. Not bad for the $7.50 plus additional for the substitution for the specialty pancakes. I do have to warn you...the red velvet pancakes are super sweet! Even as a self professed sweet-omaniac, I thought that the pancakes were dangerously overstepping the bounds of gluttony. I forgot to ask for the WHITE CHOCOLATE topping on the side versus poured and drizzled onto the hotcakes. I couldn't eat but a few bites and picked the sides that didn't have "sauce" on it. Some people like the overly sweet cakes but if you don't, ask for the sauce on the side. This is a perfect example of too much of a good thing. Overall a very excellent experience for a Sunday! Parking was a breeze with available metered spaces.

    (5)

  • Cassie P.

    Love love love the eggs Benedict. It's always pretty busy but that is because the food is so good.

    (5)

  • Les Y.

    Had the has and eggs which was good. Hash was not from the can. Wife had eggs Benedict which she enjoyed. She usually has this dish and claims their hollandaise sauce is very good. The atmosphere is good and service is very good. Will definitely continue to patronize this place.

    (4)

  • Alexandra L.

    I loooooove this place! The service isn't always great, and the coffee is mediocre, BUT those pancakes! Killer!! I looooove their red velvet pancakes. Definite recommend Cinnamon's!

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Fast, friendly service and delicious food! Worth the trek out to Kailua! This is the first time in a year since I've been to Kailua, so I thought it'd be worth it to go and take my friend to Cinnamon's as well. I love this place. The people are always so friendly, and their iced coffee is to die for. Definitely worth the drive out from town in my opinion. I know there's a location closer in Waikiki, but... It's Waikiki. I'd rather make the drive out to Kailua than go to Waikiki.

    (5)

  • Denby R.

    Whenever someone asks me, "Where is the best place to get breakfast on the WIndward side?" The first palce that pops into my head is CINNAMONS! And as soon as I start to say it I start to drool....then I think, "when am I going to Cinnamons? Do I feel like adding red velvet pancakes to my standard order? Oh, we should go early to get a table or risk waiting for 45 minutes to be seated...but it's worth the wait." By now, the person who asked me is wondering what is making me smile and wipe my mouth. My husband and I have one favorite dish here and it's the crabcake eggs benedict. When we really want to have the sugar high we order the red velvet pancakes. I've taken many people here and suggested Cinnamons to many more, none have been disappointed, except for those who don't listen to my advice of, don't order the cinnamon rolls...I know! with a name like "Cinnamons" you would think that the cinnamon roll would be their signature, but alas, everytime I've gotten it, I have been sad with my decision. So I stick with what I know when I come here....and I have a personal relationship with that bene. The restaurant is open daily 7-2. Gift certificates available and they keep a running total on the back of the gift card if you have left over. The service is usually very good and the food comes out quick. I've had a similar experience as Karen D. with the flies and pidgeons outside.., but the food keeps me coming back. This place will actually make my family drive across the mountains....and for those of you who know my family...that is the BIGGEST complement I can offer to CInnamons.

    (4)

  • Sheena Y.

    My cousin has been dying to take me to cinnamons cus she mentioned that the red velvet pancakes were the bomb. We got there at 8am.l and waited about 15 mins before we got a table. Apparently some people have to wait over an hour to get seat. Our waitress was very nice. She always refilled my coffee without even asking. Its like she read my mind. I had the Mahi Mahi eggs benedict and the red velvet pancakes which we amazing!!!! If you're in Kailua the u must try out cinnamons. Its the bomb!

    (5)

  • Sara I.

    This restaurant was AMAZING!! Even though I didn't try the cinnamon rolls (they ran out) I loved everything about it! The decor was rustic yet was very chic and had a garden feeling. I'm guessing they were trying to bring the outside in! I had the turkey reuben and it was delicious. It had the right amount of dressing and everything. The waitress we had was da BOMB! She was so nice and polite throughout our entire meal. I definitely left there feeling satisfied

    (5)

  • Meli N.

    Wow this place gets busy! Got there on a Sat at 6:50 and there was a line already. Friendly service and they have an outdoor area as well. Food was good, but not sure what the hype is about. I did like that they had coconut syrup on the table as an option to maple. First time I tried Hawaiian sausage and it wasn't bad. Not spam like people had told me. Pancakes were much better at Moke's in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Nicole D.

    I consider myself a cinnamon roll connoisseur and this place is no joke. Come hungry, leave happy.

    (4)

  • Connie L.

    I'm glad we made the decision to come to Cinnamon's instead of Boots and Kimo. Yelp comes to the rescue, again! I'm not a big pancake lover but, will have one once in a while, especially in Hawaii. We originally decided to visit Boots and Kimo but detoured once I read the updated reviews. It had been a few years since we last ate at Boots & Kimo and things looked to have declined so we decided to give Cinnamon's a try. The restaurant is located about 5-10 minutes from B&K. Metered parking on the street (not enforced on Sunday) and lot (enforced on Sundays). I like that Cinnamon's has a pager to alert you when your table is ready. Staff are all very nice, service was quick and efficient. We ordered a short stack of Guava Chiffon pancakes and Kahlua pig benedict to share. The guava pancakes were heavenly, doughy, sweet guava topping and so yummy. It looks like there were two different toppings on the pancakes, I enjoyed the darker pink (more of a guava puree than frosting) and would definitely request this in place of the other if we come back. The Kahlua pig benedict was also very tasty. A short stack and 1/2 order of benedict is perfect for two to share. I hate being so full I can't enjoy the food. The 45 minute wait was worth it. Make sure to have a snack before coming here so you aren't irritated at the wait. Also, don't forget to feed your meter!

    (5)

  • Grace P.

    Buusssy! Place was packed but surprisingly our wait was only 5 minutes. Score. Server was sweet and even though she probably had a million tables she was on us like white on rice, a good thing. I got the prime rib with potatoes and a couple of over medium eggs. I hate overly runny eggs and everytime I ask for the over MEDIUM they're still barely cooked. Cinnamon's got it right! Thank you, finally. I wish I would've gotten the prime rib more rare but it was good none the less. The potatoes were very homey, perfect with some salt. My husband ordered the eggs Benedict (?) maybe, I don't know... Haha but it came with pancakes and potatoes. He raved about this coconut syrup they had on the table, we'll probably be getting some here if it exists! All in all, pleasant experience although I think we'll search around for another breakfast place if we're back.

    (4)

  • Kierstin S.

    If you don't mind the long wait, this place will be worth it!

    (5)

  • Catherine H.

    Unfortunately our breakfast was really bad. We ordered 2 orders off eggs Benedict, 2 hash browns, and a stack of pancakes. The server brought out the entire order to the table in 5 minutes and we immediately realized that none of our food had been freshly cooked. Everything was cold! Obviously they did not cook the food to order and it had been prepared ahead of time and was put on a plate when someone orders it. We literally took 3 bites and paid our bill and left. Our server was super nice, but the food is subpar! We will NOT go back.

    (2)

  • Stephanie G.

    This was my favorite brunch place when I was in Hawaii, hands down. It's way better than Boots & Kimo's in my opinion. I love the outdoor seating area - the ambiance is super chill and laid back, but then again, what place isn't in Hawaii? We came on a late Sunday morning/early afternoon and had to wait around 30 minutes. Not too bad and so worth it. My bf and I decided to share the Guava Chiffon French Toast and Kalua Pork Benedict. Highly recommend these!! They were so amazing. The French toast was so perfectly soft with a light sweetness to it. I think it was made with some sort of Hawaiian sweet bread. And the guava syrup on top was so good! (I am a big fan of guava). It's also topped with a generous amount of whipped cream, yum. Overall, this was delicious and not as sweet as it looks! The Kalua benedict was brimming with succulent pulled pork and topped with two poached eggs cooked to perfection. So yummy. Almost wanted to order another! We also found a nice surprise on our table - a syrup container filled with coconut condensed milk. Only in Hawaii... I immediately ordered coffee after seeing this. If I'm ever back in Oahu, definitely making a trip back here.

    (5)

  • Kristen P.

    A cute place with good quality food. The eggs and meat were pretty good. I would not reorder the French toast, but the pancakes were great and really fluffy! The red velvet pancakes are excellent. That's all I would ever get here again. It tasted exactly like a very fluffy red velvet cake... Simply heaven. Before you come make sure you have change for parking and come early! We got there at opening and easily got a table-- people who came 15-20 min later had quite a wait and it was a weekday!

    (4)

  • Mich C.

    Another visit! We love breakfast! My son loves loco moco and tried their corned beef loco moco! He was amazed!!! I love eggs Benedict and decided to try their eggs Benedict omelette! Oh, so worth it! One more thing, finally tried their cinnamon. Fresh and baked just right! Sat inside by the open windows, beautiful tradewinds while we ate! So relaxin. Oh, we went early to avoid the crazy lines and sat down within 5 minutes!!! 5 stars!!!

    (5)

  • Krystal L.

    Wow. the wait here is unbelieeevable but their guava chiffon pancakes are soooooo yummy. crab cakes benedict are good too.

    (4)

  • Barbara G.

    Best place to come for weekend breakfast..but you gotta come early or you'll be waiting awhile. We got here at a really good time because it got crowded really quick. Service was adequate, everyone was friendly - even if they were getting really busy! Drinks were filled and refilled at a good timely matter. My boyfriend ordered the 'Decision' omelette where you can customize your own so he chose mushroom, spinach, and Portuguese sausage. In his opinion, they could've gone lighter on the butter or oil whatever they used. I ordered the crab cakes egg Benedict. It could've used a lot less hollandaise sauce, a lot less. I barely tasted the crab cake because it was over powered by the sauce. I would make the drive back over but next time, I'll get those red velvet pancakes. They looked delicious!!

    (4)

  • Jon R.

    Brunch done right!! Upon entering the shopping plaza, I immediately feel in love with Cinnamon's! The outdoor seating is great if it's not too hot out! The service here was superb! From the hostess all the way to the server. Friendly, helpful, great positive attitude, good choices all around! The food here is amazing!!! RECOMMEND: Guava Chiffon Pancakes Crabcake Benedict Kalua Pork Benedict You can mix n match benedicts, so you're able try a couple different kinds each visit. I don't really recommend the Mahi Mahi Benedict unless you really really love Mahi Mahi. It's a bit drier and more firm than other fish (as you may or may not know). It was seasoned well enough and definitely not bad but I personally prefer the crabcake and kalua pork more. As many many many others had said, the guava chiffon pancakes here are sooooooooo good! A bit sweet but not overly so! You really can't go wrong with this place!

    (5)

  • Codie M.

    Excellent service! I never had an empty cup of water! For some of us, that filled cup of water is enough to put a smile on your face :) MUST GET THE CRAB CAKE EGGS BENEDICT!

    (5)

  • Maralei C.

    Since Boots n Kimos wait time was over an hour, we came here instead. Hawaiian omelette, chicken cutlet, and buttermilk pancakes was good!

    (4)

  • Leah E.

    This was not my first rodeo, in fact I am such a die hard Cinnamon's fan that I've never even been to Moke's or Boots & Kimo's. What I like best about Cinnamon's is the innovation. The specials board is constantly changing. I had the local style omelette with fried rice inside the omelette. With a side of fried rice -duh. This was honestly better than my grandpa's fried rice and not greasy like at other restaurants. My friends had the Start of a nice day and upgraded their pancakes. So they had the best of all worlds: pancakes, eggs, bacon. Our service was by far the best that I've ever had here. They really make you feel at home but our waitress went the extra mile and we left her a 25% tip. It's not easy to deliver that kind of service in such a constant busy environment. Don't be afraid of the line! It's worth it!!!!

    (5)

  • Chelsea L.

    I was rather disappointed with this restaurant after the good reviews. The restaurant is noisy and a little chaotic so the atmosphere wasn't great to start with. I ordered the French toast with guava and it was so sweet I could barely eat it. In fact, I only ate the French toast piece on bottom that wasn't completely smothered in sauce. My husband ordered the crab Benedict and was reminded to never order crab outside of Maryland. The home fries that came with his meal were pretty good. Overall, I would say skip this restaurant.

    (2)

  • Leslie T.

    We found this place via yelp after visiting Lanikai Beach. There was a 30 minute wait when we got there. There's a couple stores to walk around but not much to do while waiting and it was hot and humid. The food was simple and cooked healthily. Great little find.

    (4)

  • Lexi H.

    Not sure what all the fuss is about. The food was just ok. I had the crab cake eggs Benedict with hash browns and the hubby had Benedict omelet with pancakes. My food was COLD when it got to me so that might have made a big difference if it had actually been warm. It must have been waiting for my husband's omelet since his was hot. We got there around 7:15 and there was plenty of seating outside. Waitress and food took a while and others that came in after us were leaving before. We ended up paying $40 which wasn't worth our money.

    (2)

  • Michael P.

    Best buttermilk pancakes within 5,000 miles. Period. Drops mic. I guess they have other flavors too. Get there early, there is always a wait. Makes me feel sorry for the suckers stuck on Waikiki (ok, not really). Good sized lunch menu too. Hope they don't get tired of seeing us EVERY week...

    (5)

  • Iriana S.

    REALLY BAD food, worst then IHOP. We came here after reading reviews on yelp. - waited 30 minutes on Tuesday morning to be sited - got wrong food delivered - completely raw running eggs on eggs Benedict ( even whites) -sent food back and got exactly the same raw running eggs back. - dry, cold, tasteless potatoes - high fructose corn syrup ketchup and "maple syrup" - no good coffee or tea choices We ordered red velvet pancakes, and two egg Benedict - with tuna and with pork. Waiter charged us only for pancakes due to this pretty bad experience.

    (1)

  • Tony S.

    This place was found at the end of my trip. I wish I had known about it when I arrived in Kailua. I enjoyed an omelette prepared just as I wanted it with fresh juice. The only thing I hated was having to wait but it was worth it.

    (5)

  • Tyler M.

    WOW! This may be one of my favorite places to eat breakfast now. I have been wanting to go here for years, but there has always been a line (I understand why), but go during an off hour, you won't regret it. I ordered a whole order of the eggs benedict (one kalua pork, one crab cake) and it was one of the best breakfast items I ever had. I also tried one of their homemade biscuits, buttermilk pancakes, home fries, an order of bacon and eggs, and an order of their red velvet pancakes. THE RED VELVET PANCAKES ARE A MUST GET! The bill was about $35 (not bad for the quantity and quality). I have no complaint about the restaurant and would recommend anyone who is in Kailua to try their food. It is good for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. If you have a group of eight or more, you must make a reservation. Don't be afraid of some of the unique things on the menu. There are a lot of unique things that will be sure to satisfy your taste buds.

    (4)

  • E S.

    If you are a fan of guava, I highly recommend the guava pancakes they are delicious!!! Finding parking can be a hassle but worth it.

    (5)

  • Timothy P.

    Always a line, but the food is decent. I can honestly say after going here on three separate occasions that this place did not live up to the hype I had heard. We will start with the line, always a line to get in here. Every time I have been here I have waited at least 1 hour to eat after being told my wait would be 20-30 minutes. Next up is the service; the service is not the nicest i have seen, nor the best. They always seem in a rush and rarely check on your tables. The saving grace of this place is the food. The food is very good, not the best, but none the less very good. If it was not for all the reasons I have mentioned or will be mentioning I would eat here every time I get the chance. Next on my list of things to look for is the price. This place is way to overpriced for the horrid things you experience in this place, yes the price is worth the food but not worth the wait or subpar service. Another thing that makes this place ....meh, is the seating. They try to pack so many people in this place they don't think about the important stuff of comfort to the customer, here is my personal experience; I was seated down with my wife and I noticed a very bad smell, I turned my head to the right only to notice that the gazebo that they have inside was raised and had seats bordering the outside, I can safely say that my head was about 1.5 -2 feet away from someone's butt. This was the final straw for me, so I asked for my check and 10 minutes later it came and I pay for my meal and left. I really think this place is overrated and I hope they read this and make this place better so I can come back and enjoy the amazing menu.

    (2)

  • Serena C.

    Omgg I am still drooling over the guava pancakes. They were SO SO good. I ate like a fatty that morning. I ordered the loco moco, guava pancakes, and cinnamon bun because I just could not decided. My fiance looked at me like O_O haha The wait was not long. Plenty of parking in a parking lot nearby.

    (5)

  • Dee W.

    We were cruising around & Yelp lead us here..........OMG the food was DeeLicious! The Service was Great! I wish this place was on the Mainland cause I would be there EVERYDAY!!

    (4)

  • Steffi N.

    SO good! The wait is worth the food--do not walk away! I highly recommend the eggs benedict and guava chiffon pancakes. Delish! Most people are either a Boots or Cinnamons fan and they got me hands down! I've been slowly converting others too!

    (5)

  • Christi T.

    This is a fantastic breakfast restaurant with very generous servings and reasonable prices. Make sure you bring plenty of change for the parking meters.

    (5)

  • Mike V.

    Based on recommendations, we went to Cinnamon's for breakfast on a Saturday morning. We were seated right away after finding parking right out front. The staff is so friendly! Great coffee, had the loco moco which was great! Make sure that you try this place at least once.

    (4)

  • Christian G.

    I would like to thank the waitress for being honest when I asked about fresh squeezed orange juice; just water for me at that point. I ordered the 4 stack of pancakes which for my appetite was about two too many. They are pretty large; the guava was more than likely the hawaiian guava syrup that you can buy at SafeWay or Longs. I should have know better and was hoping for some experimentation in the kitchen. More or less what this means is that the pancakes themselves had the regular flavor of nothing and completely covered in Guava syrup. The potatoes were dry and a little hard for my taste; I did not finish eating those. We did have the macadamia nut roll which was pretty good; smaller than expected but good. The verdict is not anything impressive that will bring me back. I do have an additional observation; the menu should have a do over in design. This thing is a complete mess; if you are going to use pictures for the menu make sure they are clear, crisp and shot properly. Its a total of 6 pages in a tri-fold design and it seems as if someone could not decide on what to take out and basically left everything in.

    (3)

  • Kristine K.

    Eggs Benedict. Full portion will leave you in a food coma. Great food, but kinda unhealthy. It sure does taste good tho. Decent service, expect to wait 10-15 mins on weekends.

    (4)

  • Richard M.

    Solid brunch spot.

    (4)

  • Warrene S.

    Very ono food. Great service. The only thing is this place is so popular that you usually gotta wait for a table at least 20 minutes. But the food is super good and wait help are friendly and good.

    (4)

  • Colin H.

    Just make sure you are able to beat the crowd. Other than that the food here is amazing....especially their pancakes.

    (4)

  • Bob A.

    Another solid breakfast joint in Oahu. A little difficult to find... sits on side street within a little mall complex. Outside sitting is a semi covered courtyard within the mall. We got there early and service was fine. Menu was standard with a few curveballs. Tried the Eggs Benedict with Kalua Pork (one of the curveballs) and the table shared an order of the guava chiffon pancakes and the corn blueberry pancakes. Eggs benedict was good but the chiffon pancakes were great. It is a bit sweet so if you don't like sweet... pass. The corn blueberry were nothing special they did not get completely eaten. Décor was fine. Overall, another good breakfast option while you are in Hawaii.

    (4)

  • Wil T.

    Guava pancakes are good. I prefer a sweeter les spice Portuguese sausage then the type they serve. Great local breakfast place!

    (3)

  • Mae K.

    TERRIBLY disappointed! In Kailua 4a Dr's appointment last Wed 8/12/15 (sorry 4latepost) NOT SURE IF GOING 2 GIVE'EM A 2ND CHANCE...2 many other Gr8 Spots 2ckout! Brunch mtg w/a Gr8 Friend that had been b4. Wanted 2 sit inside bc w/this humidity, it was so hot outside. The hostess tells us, that it's even hotter inside bc something is wrong w/their A/C...OK SO ordered the omelet w/link sausage, veggies & home fried potatoes. Asked 4 "LIGHT CHEESE!" Their coffee was bitter. Got our breakfast in their outside patio. The potatoe wedges were cold, as if they made quantity & hadn't even had them under a heat lamp! The amount of cheese that came out was the size of a softball...yuck! My friend told the waitress that it was my1st time here. She apalogized for the mistake & said she could return it, but by the time she came, I had pulled out all the cheese and eaten half of my omelet. Didn't want 2bc we were outside & already perspiring like piglets & had a matinee movie 2get2. After writing this, I've concluded, CINNAMON'S get's no 2nd chance... KEEPIN'IT 100

    (1)

  • G F.

    I love Cinnamons! But the very reason I love Cinnamons is why I didn't give five stars. Everyone else does too and the wait can be very long. However, if you time it right or "wait it out" you will enjoy two of my favorites: guava chiffon pancakes or vegetarian eggs benedict. They are delightful!

    (4)

  • Connie C.

    I had high expectations for this place, but the food was hit or miss. My 3 year old son had a cheeseburger, which was not bad, but I ordered the chicken stir fry and it was TERRIBLE. In hindsight, I should have taken a photo to prove just how bad this dish was, but I'm not one to take pictures of food. When it arrived to the table, there was a pool of oil on one side of the plate - not juice - OIL. I tipped my plate to one side and spooned out at least 3-4 teaspoons of oil off the plate. We had just completed a beach cleanup and I was starved, so I tried some of the dish. The vegetables were soggy and some of the chicken was fatty. After a few minutes, another pool of oil formed and I spooned it off my plate again. I am not one to waste food, but I could barely stomach one quarter of that meal, it was horrible. Also, the downstairs bathroom was filthy.

    (2)

  • Christina K.

    [Dine-In] Go here for breakfast. Although I would give this more of 3.75 rather than an actual 4, this place is worth it because their Guava pancakes knocks out other breakfast competitors if you're looking for a unique, sit down, not-IHOP, type of meal. I liked the variety of items that they had and if I was a tourist there for only a couple of days, I would order something that sounds unique to Hawaii like Guava pancakes *cough cough*. I also had the eggs Benedict which helped remind me of how good eggs benedict truly was after having an interesting experience at a different breakfast joint -- one that I shall not name. Long story short, come to this place for breakfast but don't waste your time with ordering just eggs, hash browns, and a plain stack of pancakes. Your in Hawaii, go experience some of the variety they have -- and this is the place to do it. Service was slow because we mainly traveled with a large party. However, it worked out for the best and I enjoyed the atmosphere of busy people. Dishes ordered: Guava pancakes, hawaiian omellete, hash browns, blueberry cheesecake french toast, side order of breakfast sausage, eggs benedict with pulled pork.

    (4)

  • Ryan S.

    We showed up early and thankfully so. The place was packed by the time we left. The breakfast was decent. I had the pulled pork Benedict and it was tasty. The rest of my crew had some form of pancakes and rolls. My wife, a pancake expert, and I thought the pancakes had potential but were masked in an abundance of artificial flavors and sweeteners. Kinda disgusting to us, but the nieces, 5 and 8 y/o, ate them up. Go figure. The special brew coffee was Starbucks quality. (This is NOT a compliment). Mind you I live on San Francisco where coffee and breakfast is a religion. The best part was the attentive and helpful staff. In short if you have the palette of an 8 year old and you're looking to stuff your face, go ahead and try this spot.

    (3)

  • Cessna T.

    This place is delicious! My mommy and daddy went there on a Saturday and brought me back some leftover Guava pancakes and then they went back with me the next day. They're super cool about letting puppies sit in the outside area and they even brought me my own bowl of water! Mommy got the eggs Benedict two days in a row and daddy had a taco salad the first day and then the frittata omelette the second day. Mmmm! I had some chicken sausage links and some of the pancakes. It was super tasty! A bit of a wait (like 45 minutes) but it's so good it doesn't matter! Not pricey either!

    (5)

  • teresa v.

    Went to breakfast this morning and in the middle of eating my potatoes bit into something hard: it turned out to be a jagged black rock/pebble. Notified the waitress immediately to prevent this from happening in the future. She called the manager and the manager came a couple minutes later to explain that it's to be expected with the home fries and offered to substitute it with the hash browns since they are shredded and the "safer" option. What?! The manager did not handle this situation properly and I was not guaranteed that this would not happen again in the future. I LOVE cinnamons and ALWAYS take my visiting friends here, but after this experience, NEVER AGAIN.

    (1)

  • Keesy S.

    I have been ruined! I will never find another.... Came here after we refused to wait an hour for that boots place. Best and worst decision of my life. The wait was pretty uneventful, they'd said 20 minutes and it was 20 minutes. I got the crab cake benedicts and I have never been the same again. The crab cakes were well seasoned with a healthy amount of crab in them, the muffin was perfectly toasted and not chewy whatsoever, the hollandaise sauce... This was what made the dish. Whoever made this sauce knew what they were doing, they understood the delicate nature of the sauce and executed it perfectly. It was creamy and rich and just spoke to me. I allowed my fiance a taste and he agreed. Beautiful... Aside from that we also had the local omelette: delish The guava chiffon pancakes: these were a miss for me. I was expecting the pancake to be guava flavored, but instead it was guava syrup. I just didn't feel it was anything special. Especially not if it is going to be upcharged for substituting a buttermilk pancake. The service was great, we ordered iced coffee with our meal and were offered iced coffee to go. TIP: Parking is metered and it's by coins only, go to the hostess and ask for some change if you need it. Try and sit outside in the courtyard, it's nice. Inside looks a bit cramped.

    (5)

  • Mark D.

    The red velvet pancakes were moist,not too sweet ,and fluffy. The crab cakes were excellent. Will definitely return.

    (4)

  • Nicole S.

    Absolutely worth the wait!!!!

    (5)

  • Corey H.

    Love it! Go during the week for best seating.

    (5)

  • Brandon C.

    This place is one of the last great locally ran eateries left. The wait time sucks, but the food is really superb, particularly the omelets, which are as unique as they are satisfying. I'm not too keen on their red velvet pancakes, though I'm not too keen on red velvet as is. That's not enough to deter me from this great place. Plan ahead, call to check if they're open or not, as they sometimes close for holidays, kitchen cleanings, or other renovations.

    (5)

  • David J.

    Reasonable, but not great. (By the standards of tourists who live in a big city) would not go back. Went for Brunch on a Thursday. Place was packed. We had a large party, and while they only would tell us "soon", they did seat us in 25 minutes. Atmosphere of the location is run down, which is typical of Kailua outside the new areas of the nearby whole foods mall. At the table we had cinnamon rolls, omelets, pancakes, a Ruben, has browns, and eggs. While all of it was reasonable (with huge portions), none of it was great, and most of it wasn't even good. The pancakes were kind of rubbery/chewy. The Ruben was slim and unremarkable, with too much cheese and not enough 'kraut or meat. The best item was tge cinnamon roll, but even that wasn't great. The Cinnabon chain puts them to shame, which is sad given the place is called Cinnamon.

    (2)

  • Shauna F.

    We ordered the moco loco and Mahi Mahi eggs benedict. Wow! So delicious! The moco loco tastes so much better than it looks. ...I need to learn how to make that gravy so I can have this yummy Hawaiian dish at home. The Mahi Mahi eggs benedict was cooked perfectly. We waited 45 min for a table (9:30 am on a Monday)... worth the wait

    (5)

  • Apollo Y.

    Simply one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. I brought the wifey here yesterday for Mother's Day and even though the wait was about an hour I knew from other reviews and pics that it was gonna be worth it. We were not disappointed!! I've heard a lot of people talk about their red velvet pancakes and I'm sure it's good but I'm not a big red velvet cake fan so I opted for the guava chiffon pancakes instead and it was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. It was like eating a little piece of heaven every time I took a bite. We also ordered the banana cream cheese stuffed French Toast and the all kine kitchen sink fried rice omelette and those were equally delicious as well. All in all my first experience here went VERY well, the food is top notch, the staff is as friendly as it gets, and the atmosphere is pretty laid back. I would definitely come back for the guava chiffon pancakes but maybe I'll choose another time when it's not a special occasion(Mother's Day) or maybe I'll just come on a weekday when everyone is suppose to be at work.

    (5)

  • Hilary M.

    Tried Cinnamon's during our recent trip to Kailua since I've heard so much about it. They said the wait would be 30 mins, which I didn't mind, and we actually got called much sooner. Service was fast and mostly friendly but the food took f o r e v e r to come out. And by the time it did, our eggs were COLD! We asked to have them re-heated and when they returned were only slightly less-cold. My husband and I were both hungry and on a time constraint so we just ate it. Whatever. Only good thing I can say is that the hollandaise sauce is really tasty. I had gotten the veggie benedict and my husband got the original benedict. While we were there I witnessed another guest get up, search for her server, then ask for a new order of eggs since hers weren't cooked enough. So perhaps our experience was just due to the chef having an off day. I may or may not give this place a second chance. Meh.

    (3)

  • Austin B.

    My friends love going here, so that's why I go here a lot. It's really popular, especially on weekends and holidays, and the wait is usually long. The food isn't bad, it's priced a little higher than average, and the servers are a mixed bag. Likes: The red velvet pancakes are usually good. You know they're good when they're full and fluffy, and they actually taste like red velvet cake. The white chocolate syrup it comes with is good. On bad days, they taste like chocolate cake. In general, their breakfast food is good. Dislikes: I ordered the blueberry corn pancakes thinking it would be cornbread pancakes with blueberries. I was mistaken when I received pancakes with blueberries and corn kernels -_-. I don't like the seating, especially when you get "outdoor" seating on lawn furniture in the hot weather. Favorites: I like the crabcake benedict with hash browns. It's a little rich for breakfast, but it's good. If you're hungry, get the red velvet pancakes too! Or share. I would not go here on my own because it's really out of the way, but if you go with friends who want to go, it isn't bad. Just expect to wait a long time if you're going on a weekend.

    (3)

  • Angela J.

    First time my husband and I have been here and I can tell you this experience is the best. We ordered the guava chiffon and the first bite, I was absolutely amazed. Something about that sauce! After seeing so many good reviews about it, I had to try it and I was not disappointed. We also ordered the red velvet pancake. It was good too. The type of filling or icing, whatever it was inside, made it taste even better. We had little sides as well like hash browns with cheese, scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon. Those were okay. Great place to go for breakfast just to relax and talk. Service was great!

    (5)

  • Aaron L.

    We had Cinnamon's last week and we LOVED the Red Velvet pancakes and the crab cake Eggs Benedict. Their Holondaise sauce was amazing. We also really liked our server and they gave us a little discount because the food took a little longer than expected. We really appreciated that. The food was AMAZING. My only complaint would be that you have to pay for parking and if you are out of coins you are out of luck!

    (5)

  • Juliana J.

    I should've red the reviews prior and ordered pancakes I wasn't in the mood for pancakes I'm more of a egg whites person and asked for egg whites and was told the eggs come from a carton so they couldn't do egg whites the hash browns weren't great however my 3 stars are for the coffee and for the sausage links! And cinnamon roll! (My niece got a Cinnamon roll it was pretty good for something they're named after I would expect no less .....)

    (3)

  • Joe E.

    Stopped here one morning after an amazing sunrise at Lanike beach. Very friendly staff suggested we sit "outside" - outside being in a courtyard - because it was cooler. No need to get into the lack of atmosphere, we ordered our food, only to be told there was no toast, in a breakfast restaurant, no toast. I should have followed my instincts and got up then. But no. So we ordered. Of the 3 of us only 1 order was right. My mother in law actually got two full meals when she was trying to order a la carte and 2 of the ingredients in my omelette were wrong. Two out of three. By the time the waitress returned, it was too late to reorder. Plus, to be frank, I do have to add that the parts of the meal I did try, an under cooked biscuit and over cooked stale hash browns were awful. The pancake I scavenged from my mother in law was rubbery too. She apologized but had no solution. She removed the entree from the bill but tried to charge me for the side I hadn't eaten. Not by including it on the bill, but by miscalculating the bill. I have to wonder how many of the great reviews the restaurant actually writes themselves.

    (1)

  • Valerie C.

    Four stars for the service and the only thing worth eating here: RED VELVET PANCAKES. That's the only thing I enjoyed from my first visit (seriously, everything else was MEH) and the only thing I ordered on my second visit (two days later, but who's counting?). Minus one star for the soggy bread on my crabcake benedict and mushy hashbrowns.

    (4)

  • Vee D.

    Good stuff!

    (4)

  • Tiffany C.

    Stopped by here for the first time after the beach. I give this rating for the service from our waitress, she was very friendly and checked up on us often, they said the wait time was an hour but we sat down in about 25-30 min. I got the special for the day the salmon and eggs, salmon was very delicious it was grilled and not burnt. My boyfriend chose the kalua pork eggs benedict which was to die for! He also ordered the chinese omelet, he seemed to like it but i thought it was a bit too sweet. Overall, great place! I will come back to try the guava pancakes for sure:)

    (4)

  • Reid H.

    I don't usually like red velvet anything but their pancakes are completely legit. It's a great, friendly environment. I'd say the only drawback is they aren't open too long. Highly recommended eating here for a great breakfast.

    (5)

  • Teresa P.

    Red Velvet pancakes are the BOMB! I go with a friend and we split this and the Fiesta omlette....more than enough for two people. The wait staff are long time employees, but they are completely "on the ball". The coffee cup is never empty and the service is superior. This family owned restaurant is head and shoulders above any of the other Kailua establishments for showing Aloha! One warning, do go early or plan to wait....there is always a line to get in.

    (5)

  • Macey H.

    Ono Guava Chiffon Pancakes I heard their Red Velvet is really good too. Never try. I had the Kalua Pig Benedict. I never had Benedict before so that was new too. For the most part it was ok, but I didn't care for the bread part of the dish. Their was parts that tasted super Ono and some that was like eh.. Overall, was ok. Crab cakes was BAWMMM. But the pancakes is winners.

    (3)

  • Kimberly W.

    Guava pancakes...that is all I can say! These things are sinfully good. I couldn't eat the short stack, they give so much! It was simply heavenly!! There is a wait usually, but it is SOOOOOO worth it! No other pancake will do for me! I have found my pancake nirvana!

    (5)

  • Amara P.

    This is the best breakfast I've had on Oahu! The omelets are huge and fluffy and the home fries are amazing. I would highly recommend the red velvet pancakes but you do need to order extra white chocolate sauce for the pancakes which don't come with enough. It's usually about an hour wait on the weekends but worth it. I've had great service both times!

    (5)

  • Jessica P.

    Ok. So We went here again during our three week stay and this trip has locked cinnamons in as my favorite breakfast spot. Hubby got crab cake Benedict and I got the guava chiffon pancakes and we split it. Those pancakes were SO delicious. My favorite pancakes EVERRRR. The crab cake Benny was pretty bomb too. We've decided this is our go-to order anytime we go there. We also got a cinnamon roll, and while they were fresh they weren't fresh to death and I would just get those guava pancakes if I was craving something sweet.

    (5)

  • Melissa M.

    We will be returning again for sure. Had the sweet bread French toast with honey butter and coconut syrup. Blueberry pancakes were also a hit. Two pancakes are plenty. Home fries were good too. Service was excellent and our waitress was very attentive.

    (5)

  • Saideh H.

    Best omelet I've ever had. I had a spinach, tomato & jack cheese omelet. Granted, not too fancy order but it had the perfect amount of spinach. Usually when i order a spinach omelet, there's way too much. Not in this one. And the cinnamon roll IS A MUST. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Service was AMAZZZINNG as well. Very attentive & quick! Thanks guy for enriching my Hawaii experience!

    (5)

  • Bobby M.

    I went to CINNAMON'S RESTAURANT this morning to have coffee while I wait for my who was coming from a doctor's appointment in the complex. I told the waitress table for two. She asked if I'm waiting for my other party I said yes. The waitress said I had to wait, refused to seat me then seated other people that were behind me. I waited however I wanted coffee the waitress refused to sit me and said I had to wait for my other party who is my wife. Upon arrival of my wife I left the establishment as they were very rude and unwilling to sit me down to wait for my wife was on her way down. My wife only took three minutes to get to CINNAMON'S RESTAURANT. I left feeling upset that the waitress refused to sit me down to wait for my wife order coffee. We were going to have breakfast there but we left as I felt it was unprofessional of the waitress not to sit me down I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND CINNAMON RESTAURANT TO ANOTHER WHO ASKS ABOUT THIS ESTABLISHMENT AND WILL EXPLAIN HOW UNPROFESSIONAL THE WAITRESS HAD TREATED ME. CINNAMON RESTAURANT GETS A 0 STAR RATING as far as I'm concerned.

    (1)

  • Jenn F.

    Had 1/2 order Combo Sunshine, Jimmy had yet another Loco Moco except it was delivered with brown rice because they ran out of white. Perfect preSUP breakfast, took a good 3hrs to burn! Bummed I didn't get to try the Guava Chiffon pancakes. The wait to be seated was significant, 15-20 minutes @ 8:30am on a Thursday. We were seated inside for first available, other option was outside in covered, open-air seating.

    (4)

  • Aaron W.

    One of those places you have to really be looking for. It is hidden within a slightly out of the way and not really easy on the eyes strip mall. They have quite a bit of seating in the "courtyard" of the breezeway that is quaint and effective. The guava chiffon pancakes were fluffy, the sauce sublime. The Hawaiian omelette with laulau ingredients and kalua pork was pretty good. Very interesting. The local stye omelette, where they mix everything up instead of folding it into the egg is more of a scramble when all said and done. Friendly and prompt service.

    (5)

  • Kyla S.

    I've only been here once & wanted to try it since the reviews are pretty good on yelp. I went on a Saturday for an early lunch and there was a line. It was super busy! This place is definitely a good spot for breakfast food. The prices are reasonable. The pancakes are really good. I would return; however, I would probably go in the morning when they open.

    (4)

  • Gabe C.

    One of my favorite restaurants and has the beat egg Benedicts around and the pancakes are delish. The wait is long but worth it and the staff her are nice.

    (5)

  • Angelica C.

    This place is a great breakfast spot! I've been there on two different visits to Hawaii. It's important you go early to avoid the crowds. They have a big variety of foods to choose from- healthy to less healthy options. If you aren't counting your calories, I highly suggest trying the cinnamon bun!

    (4)

  • Taylor E.

    Let me start off by saying Cinnamon's is way better than Boots and Kimo's. Yes there is usually still a wait, but nowhere near as long as at B&K. They even have free coffee while you wait! AWESOME!! I would say Cinnamon's is my second favorite breakfast place in Kailua. They have a ton of choices and everything I've had has been great! Their specials are usually really good too. Everybody raves about the Red Velvet pancakes, too be honest, not a huge fan. It's basically like eating cake for breakfast, they are my girlfriend's favorite though. I LOVE the S.A.N.D. option, I usually upgrade to the blueberry and corn pancakes, I highly recommend it! Get S.A.N.D if you want more than just pancakes and then upgrade to one of the special pancakes. The Lowdown: - Get the SAND and upgrade to one of their amazing pancake options. - Eggs Benedict are EPIC, another great option. - If you are suuuuuper hungry, get an omelet, they are HUGE

    (4)

  • Kymberlee B.

    Second vacation here, second time we've come! This place is a MUST. The guava chiffon pancakes are so delish! Pancakes are huge, four will feed 4 people. Hawaiian omelet was super good too. Make reservations if you have more than 8 people. Wait is long if you don't have reservations.

    (5)

  • Theresa J.

    Can we say breakfast? Can we say cake for breakfast but lie to ourselves and call it a pancake? Why yes we can and this place does. Red velvet pancakes with crack syrup. I think it might just be white chocolate but I don't care. Guava chiffon pancakes are my second favorite after the red velvet. For when I'm not feeling pancakes the omelets or scrambles are great. For a big party or a small party I recommend a reservation.

    (5)

  • Dana S.

    Good food. Long wait to get in. Good service.

    (4)

  • Savannah P.

    First and foremost, this place isn't anything less than extraordinary compared to other breakfast places out here on Oahu. I've dined at Cinnamon's once and I'm beginning to think all the 4-5 star reviews are based on the raved *red velvet pancakes* which I did not opt to get. We ordered Portuguese sweet bread French toast with guava chiffon topping because it sounded heavenly. A little too tarty in my opinion but a distinct enough flavor that tasted close to a jelly filled doughnut. Also ordered an Italian frittata omelette (small size) which had artichokes, olives, spinach, tomatoes and some other veggies I can't seem to remember mixed in with parmesan cheese. Taste wise pretty alright maybe better than the french toast. It was busy but NOT that busy that we weren't able to get service. Found myself flagging down several different waiters every time I needed a refill on my coffee/water. Our waitress only attended on us once and that was when she took our order after that complete vanishment. Would I come here again? Maybe. But maybe opt for lunch next time around.

    (3)

  • Sonsohn T.

    GET THE CHICKEN LOCOMOCO!!! If you don't, you failed life!!! Not as much as not coming but still a fail. Came here during a wait period of 1hr but got really lucky to sit at 30mins. We sat outside seating for the first time and its not that bad, can't tell if i like it more of less, fresh air breeze was great though. A lot of parking but early mornings will be difficult to find due to everyome coming in. If you dont come here, you are not eating the best breakfast!

    (5)

  • Chanel D.

    "Don't know how you do/ the voodoo that you do/So well it's a spell, hell, makes me wanna shoop shoop shoop." The reputation of this place is epic. I've never been to Hawaii and I knew that I needed to have Cinnamon's breakfast all up in my face. I cared not if I saw a luau, as long as I had the famed Red Velvet pancakes. I was warned about long waits and of people who line up before opening. We got there and the wait was negligible. Our waitress was a sweet older lady with a raspy smoker's voice like Patty and Selma Bouvier. Well, I looked at the menu and I struggled between the Red Velvet Pancake and the Guava Chiffon. The waitress offered that I could get one of each. Um... yes! Problem solved. I also ordered a side of the Portuguese sausage with an over easy egg. The food arrived very quickly. And, I wasted no time diving into the pancakes. The Red Velvet was decorated with white chocolate drizzled into the shape of a Christmas Tree since we were so close to the holidays. The red velvet, to me, was the clear winner. If I hadn't been so stuffed, I would have ordered another. It inspired me to try to replicate a red velvet pancake for Christmas breakfast. They were not nearly as moist because I did not have the correct flour. That's ok, though. Just an excuse for me to go back to Cinnamon's.

    (4)

  • Dana P.

    Delicious Treats and great service!

    (4)

  • Mikki G.

    I loved our server Georgia she was so motherly. She said good job after we finished our meal and I just wanted to hug her. So stuffed from Mahi Mahi Benedict, Carrot pancake and Guava pancake. I like that the pancakes weren't overly sweet. The carrot one was probably my favorite. Their coffee wasn't bad either.

    (5)

  • Megan F.

    Really enjoy Cinnamon's! It's certainly the local spot that the word has gotten out about. The service is always a bit slow, but it's only because they have a line out the door all day. Come prepared to wait at least 30 minutes -- it's worth it. The winners in my opinion? Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict and those damn Red Velvet Pancakes with cream cheese syrup. While you wait for a table, head upstairs to try out some chocolate at the factory there or browse the cute little Hawaiian decor boutique and antique store.

    (4)

  • Jason R.

    I had a spinach, cheese and chicken omelet. It tasted great. The brown rice was ok. My wife enjoyed the eggs benedict and cinnamon roll. They gave us a military discount.

    (4)

  • Paul R.

    Nice breakfast place! Used to be a regular, but today was my first time in a couple years and everything looks and taste the same. There is always a long wait for this place, so go early and/or call ahead. We got in right after 7a and before we got our food it was already busy. I always get the S.A.N.D. (Start of A Nice Day). Two buttermilk pancakes that I upgrade to banana, a meat, and then a egg which I'll also upgrade to two. Food is her good and very consistent. The wait staff is also very friendly and make your visit more pleasant. The only thing I would like to see done to Cinnamon's is their decorating. Very out dated.. Could definitely turn this place to a 5 star for me with a little work.

    (4)

  • Scott N.

    Cinnamons has a pretty simple menu. All they have is two types of eggs benedicts that combined make up this 5 star review: kalua pig and crab cake. Both are FRICKEN AWESOME, but the crab cake one is consistently better because sometimes the kalua pig is dry. The only other benedicts Ive tried that stand a chance against Cinnamons are the ones from Bogarts, but they are more expensive. Cinnamons is also known for their red velvet and guava chiffon pancakes. They make a good side order if you are into flavored p-p--p pew pew--paanclocks (for the illiterate) :'( They told me wed have to wait an hour. I said screw that crap!!! But we waited anyway because its worth it!!!1111. It was actually 45 mins. You usually wait 45 mins. Unless you take out. But you cant on the weekend. Bring monies to feed the meter when you park. Enough monies for over 45 mins. Then order food Eat it Shoots.

    (5)

  • Jasten M.

    I've been to Kailua 3ish times without being able to actually find this place. TIP: just ask someone, lol. Alas, it wasn't a let-down! I ate breakfast here and the nearby times coffee shop(both great) on my last trip here. This menu here is more creative and cute, whereas coffee times is more home-style. The guava french toast is to-die-for! I also love the sausage here. This place is the perfect spot when you're craving a creative breakfast(I prefer times coffee prior to long days of surfing). I also demolished the apple pancakes. Great coffee! The line here on Sundays is ridic. There's a third delicious spot nearby with delicious biscuits and pastries... a deli/cafe place(can't remember the name).

    (3)

  • ChrisandBecky W.

    Red velvet pancakes..... Totally worth the drive and worth the wait. I dream of them often!!! The other food was lack luster but they make up for it!!! A must have!!

    (4)

  • Stephanie K.

    I finally got the opportunity to try this well talked about breakfast eatery. My boyfriend and I were in the area for a few errands and decided to stop by. The wait, is by far, one of the craziest I've seen. When putting down us down the hostess told me the wait would be about an hour. Good thing we had some errands to occupy ourselves. We were seated an hour later and greeted b a very friendly waitress who gave us water and asked if we wanted any other beverages. Shortly after, we put in our order for the Hawaiian omelette, guava chiffon pancakes (which replaces the regular pancakes at an additional fee), and half regular half kalua pig eggs Benedict. The Hawaiian omelette was spectacular. You seriously need to try it. Although it can be a bit hardy, you can get a smaller portion size for about $2 less. The guava chiffon pancakes were great, but a little too sweet for me. The pancakes were so fluffy. A must try, but probably not the best mix with the Hawaiian omelette. As for the Benedict, it was okay. Nothing spectacular in my opinion, but still the same nice taste of an eggs Benedict.

    (4)

  • Bryce A.

    I meant to try Cinnamon's a year ago, but never found the time to do so. It made a great spot this year for a post-hike breakfast. We got there around 8:30 on a Sunday morning and somehow, there was only a 10 minute wait. From what I hear, this is not typical. There is some seating inside of the restaurant and even more in the courtyard outside, but by the time we were done eating it was all filled up, with a whole lot of people waiting for a table. After looking at the menu, there were so many things to try that I wasn't sure if I would be able to settle on just one. Hooray for eating out with my whole family. So in addition to the Eggs Benedict (one Traditional, one Mahi Mahi), I also got to try the Korean Fried Chicken (a daily special), Corned Beef Hash, and both the Guava Chiffon AND the Red Velvet Pancakes. I thought that the eggs benedict and corned beef hash were pretty good, but my favorites were the Guava Chiffon pancakes and the Korean Fried Chicken. The pancakes were fluffy and delicious, and the chicken had a great sweet sauce on top and although it didn't have the best frying it did have a great taste. If you are looking for something sweet and don't mind it being slightly heavy, the Red Velvet pancakes are also a great choice. Service was fine. Our waitress kept our waters topped off and was friendly and happy to give us recommendations. Prices are on the high end for breakfast but portion sizes are decent and the quality of food is great. Great for breakfast (or brunch) if you happen to be in the area, as long as you are prepared to wait a while.

    (4)

  • Sharon N.

    It was my first time here at Cinnamon's and I was very pleased with my experience here! My boyfriend and I got to the restaurant around noon & when we went to put our names down, the host told us it was about a 30-45 minutes wait. We drove all the way from Kahala to Kailua to try this place out, there was no way that we were gonna be scared from the long wait. The wait got us hungry, which is a good thing, and we looked at the menu beforehand so we could just tell our server what we wanted when we got inside. It was my first time trying corned beef hash and it was DELICIOUS. My boyfriend ordered the crab cake Eggs Benedict and we shared the famous guava chiffon pancakes! I wasn't a huge fan of the pancakes because I don't like sweet things but my boyfriend LOVED it and we had to take it home since he wanted to save some for later. I can say that Cinnamon's is up on top of my brunch list but if I had the choice, I would pick Sweet E's any day and because it's a lot closer where I live.

    (4)

  • Sasha L.

    Five stars for the guava pancakes! They are so fluffy and delicious! I had them with whipped cream (my friend had ice cream on top). Definitely liked my whipped cream topping more, the ice cream made the other pancakes soggy and way too sweet. The sundried pesto frittata was also amazing!! If this place had bloody Marys I would be here every weekend!!

    (5)

  • Tori B.

    This is, by far, the best breakfast on the island. I highly recommend the guava chiffon pancakes. (Some had mentioned the red velvet pancakes, but I was unimpressed with those...more like red velvet cake shaped like paNcakes...well executed but not my thing.) The service was excellent and we didn't have to wait for a table. We went during the week, which I suspect thats why. I also had an omelette which was quite good. Honestly one omelette and a short stack of pancakes is enough for two hungry people. We ordered too much! We will be back!!!

    (5)

  • Dave A.

    What A GREAT FIND!!! One of those "Don't judge a book by its cover" grub spots, located in the quaint town of Kailua, in an unassuming commercial building called Kailua Square. After a gorgeous hike in the morning to all 3 Lanikai Pillboxes, we came down FAMISHED! Question was, do we wait 30 minutes to drive into Waikiki or eat local? The rumbly in my tummy was really urging us to stay close and luckily, my yelp hoalohas Paige S. & Jane A. (Shout Out!) had some informative reviews of brekkie spots in Kailua. Cinnamon's it is! There is minimal street parking on Uluniu St. A better place to park is a quick left turn into a unnamed street right after you turn onto Maluniu Ave. from Kuulei Rd. The unnamed street is currently between a chiropractor office and an auto shop and leads to a decent sized parking area and easy access to Cinnamon's. Remember to bring quarters because its metered parking here. Friendly welcome and a quick sit down on a Thursday morning. Ms. Carla took care of us on our first visit, and she was a doll! From a pretty extensive menu we sampled a few items... *PORTUGUESE SWEET BREAD FRENCH TOAST ($6.50): I am not a French toast kinda guy, but these things were a WHOLE BUNCHA DELICIOUS!!! We topped these 2 GINORMOUS slices with their unique guava chiffon duet topping & whipped cream... OH, THAT is the way to go! Not too sweet but, sweet nonetheless. Toast was cooked perfectly... slight firmness to exterior and spongy inside! Believe the hype, it is ALL THAT! *LOCO MOCO ($10.50): LOVE the options available here for this Hawaiian classic. I chose turkey patty and brown rice to go with the eggs and gravy. HUGE serving, very filling! Gravy had a nice taste to it, not greasy, not salty or sweet. Gotta be the best loco moco I've had! *CHINESE OMELETTE ($11.50): Unique item we've never seen. Despite the pork presence, it wasn't greasy at all. Hefty serving and they weren't shy with the char siu pork & shredded roasted chicken, lots of it! Fu yong veggies mixed in the omelette complemented well. The omelette comes with a side of carbs, so we opted for RED VELVET PANCAKES. As if the omelette wasn't filling enough, they drop a 2 stack of these large circles that were also yummy! Sure hits the spot after a strenuous hike! We might have been too full from the quantity given and the deliciousness of everything making us eat more, but that, in no shape or form is a complaint. Great breakfast spot and an easy recommendation. Tired of what's in Waikiki? This is a little adventure worth the short drive out. Just so you know... they DO take reservations for parties of 8 OR MORE. Breakfast is served all day.

    (5)

  • Samantha R.

    This place was great. They gave us a free red velvet pancake that was delicious. Everything was hot and the waitress was very friendly.

    (5)

  • Cam Z.

    Ate here with the gf and daughter boo after watching a failed sunrise at lanikai beach..was sat right away but outside and that's why only 4 stars but good was good and fast..gf loved the pancakes especially..will be back for sure.

    (4)

  • Angela M.

    Dear Cinnamons, I've waited and dined three times by myself with 4 kids (9,7,4, & 2) and lived to tell the tale. So despite your long wait times and lack of kids meals, I label you "kid-friendly". It's like being knighted but less distinguished. I am in love with your veggie eggs benedict. It is perfect. Your home fries are good too. My kids eat the basic pancakes, eggs, sausage breakfast, or grilled cheese sandwiches, or baked spaghetti and seem to enjoy their food. Your cinnamon roll is seriously lacking. But that may be because I incorrectly correlate cinnamon roll with "Cinnabons" and perhaps a bready roll with a faint swirl of cinnamon is what they really are. I'm not a baker, I don't know. Now for the pancake discussion. The first time I was seriously craving some pancakes, as I typically do when I fall off of the gluten-free wagon, most yelp reviewers told me that I absolutely must have the Red Velvet pancakes. I did. They are not pancakes. They are cake. Circular, flat cakes. Which, perhaps, are pancakes. Anyhow. During breakfast: I was displeased. I had bought the gigantus stack of four so I had a whole lotta cake and not enough frosting and I wished I had ordered buttermilk pancakes. The frosting-less pieces sucked the moisture out of my mouth. Somewhat like a joint. So I hear. Later that day: Begrudgingly heated up the leftovers and ate them. Shockingly delicious.The next day: Wanted more Red Velvet pancakes. Visit two: Ordered a short stack of Red Velvet Pancakes with extra frosting. Awesome. Insufficient leftovers. Visit three: I am in love with Red Velvet pancakes and ordered a stack of four with extra frosting. Ate the leftovers in three shifts. Fricken' rad. Visit four: Husband was present and convinced me to order the Guava Chiffon pancakes and the waitress persuaded me to try the "special", which was pumpkin pancakes. Guava Chiffon was okay, but the pumpkin pancakes lacked sugar. They were not sweet. At all. I actually dipped them in maple syrup, which seemed blasphemous but necessary. And the ENTIRE time I wished I had ordered red velvet pancakes. Oh, the pain of regret. Service has ranged from great to terrible. One of your hostesses seems to be perpetually PMS-ing, but maybe it just hurts her to smile. It could be a medical condition. You're not the cheapest place to dine with kids, but your breakfast is definitely delicious. Especially the Red Velvet pancakes. We will be back. Probably soon. Ya know, before I start eating healthy like I'm supposed to. Smiles, Angela

    (5)

  • Ashly M.

    I didn't have the famous guava or red velvet pancakes...which might have adjusted my opinion a little more. I had an omelet with bacon, spinach, and mushrooms. It was really yummy and came with a side pancake. For me I feel like the food is on the same level as a Koa Pancake house. My friend(visiting from San Fran) and I stopped in after taking her to Hanauma Bay. I wanted to take her to a place that I've heard great things about. We arrived at 11 and were seated about 11:40. There were plenty of people waiting. Seating here is very cute and I would've probably given this place a 3 star if it weren't for our waitress. She was so friendly! Stopped back at our table just the right amount of times and she just seemed very happy! I had guava juice and water with my breakfast. I can't say anything bad at all but I just wasn't completely blown away by the food to give it a 5 star. Maybe I should try to the guava pancakes next time.

    (4)

  • Emma P.

    I've become a Cinnamon's convert. After a few false starts, I've found what works for me: never, ever (ever) go on a weekend. If I'm free on a weekday, the wait is minimal and the already delicious food tastes that much better when I'm not wrestling with hunger pangs. The wait staff is always amazingly sweet, especially given that they deal with hunger-monsters like me on a daily basis! My favorites are the red velvet pancakes and the chicken cutlet loco moco (not together... unless I'm looking for serious leftovers). I want to try the baked spaghetti if I can hold out for lunch (no mean feat since I'm a staunch breakfast food advocate). I'll see you on my next random weekday, Cinnamon's!

    (4)

  • Jody A.

    I've heard so much about this place, wanted to try it for myself. I was not disappointed at all! This place is fabulous!! We had the eggs benedict, red velvet pancakes, prime rib and a fritatta. All were delicious!! Service was excellent, and they even brought my hubby a birthday cinnamon roll, fresh from the oven with a candle on top!! Love, love, love this place! Gonna bring all my friends here! Our waitress was Georgia - she was fabulous!! So friendly and super fast service!!

    (5)

  • James M.

    We decided one week in advance that we would make the trek to Kailua to eat at Cinnamon's on 5/24/14. So we had a few expectations, after reading all the Yelp reviews. 1. We expected a long wait time. We were not surprised at that, as we waited about 52 minutes for a table. This place was packed out at 10am. It was our first time here so I didn't realize that they had outdoor seating. I actually thought that all the people outside were waiting for a seat. 2. We expected great food. After reading all the reviews, we were expected to be blown away by this place. But overall, we had a pretty satisfying meal. Nothing really to be super excited about, but nevertheless, tasty stuff. My daughter had the fried rice and sausage special, my son had the typical American eggs, bacon breakfast, my wife had the crab cakes, and I had the eggs benedict with fish and a side of guava pancakes. The food was good; not great. I actually was expecting the guava pancakes to be infused with guava puree or something in the batter, but it actually was a guava sauce. The eggs benedict tasted like eggs benedict. So, safe to say that this is a good place to eat. I am glad to say that I have been there and done that, and I would surely recommend this place as a legitimate breakfast place. Just don't expect too much, and be sure to formulate your own expectations of this place.

    (3)

  • Ben V.

    The red velvet pancakes were more moist than a groupie on motley crües dr feelgood tour

    (5)

  • Aaron T.

    Love this place!! I come and bring my friends. Service is always good. I've never had a bad server. Always friendly and smiling! Food is really good too. Has had most of the menu and haven't been disappointed. Can't go wrong! Hope you love it as much as I do!!

    (5)

  • Lily B.

    I tried! I really really did! The BF and I have been to Cinnamon's twice now. The first time was horrible! The food was cold and bland, service was slow, and it was just not a positive memorable experience. Parking is available on the street or in the lot to the side (all metered parking). My co-workers kept talking and talking and talking and talking (okay, you get it) about how greeeeeeeeeeeeat Cinnamon's is... and I told them about my not so great first experience. But, to be fair, the BF and I decided to give them another try. We waited about 30 minutes for a table. We chose "first available" and got seated inside. One of the hostesses was nice, the other was stuck up. Seriously. But, I didn't let that deter me, I just focused my attention on the nice hostess. Our server, I can't remember her name, was very friendly. She was efficient as well. Cashing out was easy and the cashier was just as friendly. So far so good. Onto the food... My BF ordered a hawaiian omelet (kalua pork, tomatoes, white and green onions, lau lau) with hash browns. $11.50 He said it was okay. The omelet was HUGE. At least it arrived hot and fresh... the last time my BF ordered a loco moco and it was cold with very hard rice. yelp.com/user_local_phot… I ordered the crab cakes benedict with potatoes. $13.50 I also ordered this last time. Last time, the crab cakes were mostly filler and the potatoes were dry and cold. THIS time, the crab cakes were... yup, mostly filler, and AGAIN, the potatoes arrived cold! Cold and oily. The hollandaise sauce was lacking... for my personal preference it could've been a little richer. The eggs were poached perfectly though. yelp.com/user_local_phot… The one thing my co-workers LOVED was the red velvet pancakes. So, the BF and I gave them a try. $7.50 for two pancakes. I knoooooooow we're the minority, but we just didn't like these pancakes!! In fact, we both took a bite, and then didn't eat anymore... and ended up ordering the guava chiffon pancakes! yelp.com/user_local_phot… We ordered the guava chiffon pancakes on our first dining experience, and this is the one item we both enjoyed. It was good this time around as well. $6.50 for two pancakes. The guava chiffon sauce isn't too sweet which is what my BF likes. yelp.com/user_local_phot… All in all, we're glad we gave Cinnamon's another try, but we won't be back for a third visit. Personal preference, but I'd much rather go to Boots N Kimos for some awesome pancakes. I'm still on the hunt for some amazing crab cakes benedict though! If you got a place that you think is amazing pleeeaaasseee let me know!

    (2)

  • Rachel C.

    Came I for Sunday brunch around 11 and were quoted an hour + it appears they have additional seating outside during the weekends. There was only a breakfast menu available but that was fine with us. We got the eggs Benedict with crab cakes, an omelette and a frittata. All were very good! Service was good aside from not ever filling our drinks, food came out quickly. There was plenty of metered parking around the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Jena L.

    My husband and I heard about this place from friends and thought we would try it out. We got there about 12:30p & were seated after a 15-20 minute wait. We waited another 15-20 minutes before getting water. After ordering our food we waited 30 minutes before getting the food. During that time our waitress came to tell us that they had run out of white rice and would need to wait 20 minutes for it, so I told her I would wait. Shortly after she came out with our food and I was served brown rice and was then I formed that the cooks weren't going to make white rice. It was about a 20 minute wait just to get a refill on my coffee. We got out pass closing & it was just the worse service we got, ever. I myself have worked in the food industry for a while and what she SHOULD have done was find out first if they were going to make more which could have given me the oppertunity to order something else since they weren't. The pancakes we ordered weren't that special. The guava chiffon was a bit too sweet for my liking. The banana pancakes weren't fluffy. It was dry. The loco moco was good despite the brown rice. The gravy was good however my plate could have used more. My husband ordered the hawaiian omlete and his rice was missing. When we asked the waitress about it she said its because he ordered pancakes. I don't think that should have mattered. The service we received was terrible. I know it was close to closing, but that should not be reason to give poor customer service. The plastic chairs outside did not feel safe either. The table cover was sticky, birds were flying everywhere. The server could have comped something on our bill for the inconvenience or even apologize. She was no where no be found & when we did find her she was standing inside by the cashier TALKING to other workers rather than check on her tables like the other waitresses. We WILL NOT be returning to this place. It was NOT worth the drive & the $2.75 we paid for parking.

    (2)

  • Hiro S.

    This place was recommended by my local friend. When we got there, it was just before when they started to get busy, and we were taken to our table right away. We ordered loco moco - with turkey patty + brown rice, and eggs benedict to share. They were both good, and I liked their 'healthier' version of loco moco. The hostess and our server were both friendly. Coffee was replenished frequently w/o requesting. Unlike Boots and Kimo's, this place is not packed with tourists, which is nice. Btw, they don't have bathroom within the restaurant, so you'd need to get a key and go to the one within the complex.

    (4)

  • Rocio C.

    Maybe I was expecting something different? My coworker had recommended this place before we traveled to oahu and we tried it on our last morning there. I knew Sunday morning might be crowded, and our party of 5 waited about 25 minutes, I didn't mind. Seating was tolerable plastic lawn furniture type on the patio. Our waitress was nice, though she didn't really take time to explain menu items. Food took about 10 minutes to come out and coffee was served efficiently. Our plates were small in portion, but again, it's Hawaii. We ordered the red velvet pancakes to share and I was underwhelmed. They were cake like and not fluffy although the taste was spot on. The only star of the meal was the coffee. Good lord it was good. And we put some coconut milk in it that was on the table wow! Overall it was ok, would probably not return.

    (3)

  • Dan M.

    Yes, I took the Cinnamon Challenge...by driving myself all the way out here to try a breakfast many had praises for. Whenever I think breakfast, usually Sweet E's or Cafe Kaila comes to mind, especially as they're way close to my house. But after a refreshing morning at the beach, I was ready to eat something NOW and luckily Cinnamon's was nearby. So far...this is the best breakfast I've had yet. A bold statement, yes. But one I will defend it's honor for. ::swords drawn:: Back criticism, BACK!! Started out my meal with the Farmers Omelette, which is incredibly simple, but also the greatest omelette I've ever had. What made it stand out was the bacon. The small, chopped up pieces were so incredibly flavorful. Each bite were as if I was eating perfection. They didn't over do it on any one ingredient in particular neither. It was well-balanced...yes, an uncommon way to describe an omelette, but I can't think of any other way to put it. The omelettes on their menu also come with a side of rice, homefries, hashbrowns, a biscuit, or buttermilk pancakes. I knew that they were also well-known for their pancakes, so the flat, delicious companion it was. They're large in size, and come in a pair, so it was quite the hearty meal on top of the 3-egg omelette I was already trying to conquer. Even the little things were great. Their exclusively-made Hawaiian blend coffee was also amazing. I'm no coffee connoisseur by any means, but it was a mean cup o' joe. Didn't even need cream or sugar. Extremely easy to drink and like the service itself, went down smooth. I wanted to take a bit of the magic home, so I doggie bagged one of their signature cinnamon rolls. I certainly didn't regret it. From beginning to end, the meal was a masterpiece. Art to be taken in not with your eyes, but with your mouth. Welcome to the Museum of Deliciousness. 31 Yelps Review Challenge - October 2012 #17/31

    (5)

  • Emi H.

    It's been a good 10 years since I last visited Cinnamon's and by gosh golly darn, I have sure been missing out! THE WAIT: If you're like me and HATE WAITING for your table, be sure to call ahead and put yourself on the list. We called an hour before we arrived and waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Cinnamon's is PACKED on the weekends so don't get stuck twiddling your thumbs and plan ahead. THE PARKING: There's a metered parking lot so be sure to bring lots of quarters and you'll be able to enjoy a nice leisurely meal. THE DECOR: It's not fancy by any means and there's a gazebo built into the center of the restaurant. Christmas lights are hung along the gazebo and there are big fake plants in big white baskets which I wanted to tear down while screaming: "It's 2012! Get rid of these things!" You have the option of sitting inside, where you'll feel like you're at Grandma's house. Or outside, where they've commandeered the lobby area of the building to add more seating. THE SERVICE: Our server was WONDERFUL! She was so on it and consistently refilled our water and coffee. You can tell all the employees are so happy to be there and that they're treated very well. THE FOOD: Cinnamon's is famous for their red velvet pancakes but we decided to order the guava chiffon. If you do one thing in your life, ORDER THE PANCAKES! I could not believe how good these were and if you have a SWEET TOOTH, you will looooooove them! In addition to the pancakes I ordered up a half-order of the crab cake eggs benedict with hash browns for $10.50. I really enjoyed the hollandaise sauce as it had a distinctive lemon flavor. It's not the best eggs benedict I've ever had but it was a welcome surprise. Unfortunately my hash browns were barely edible. Great option for a home-style breakfast & be sure to GET THE PANCAKES!!! (Photo of the pancakes: yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… ) 31 Yelps Challenge: #12/31

    (4)

  • Jodi M.

    Hands down the best breakfast I've ever had. We waited about an hour for a table, and it was well worth it. We ended up sitting inside, and they were the most comfortable restaurant chairs I've sat in.

    (5)

  • Malia K.

    Big servings and Ono food. How can you go wrong. I got the crab cakes and eggs. The crab cakes Do not have bell peppers ( which I detest) so that was a plus. No flavor adulteration. Good flavor. Nice mix of a variety of crab and bay shrimp. I liked the spicy remoulade too. My over easy eggs were cooked perfectly. I could have chosen from potato hash, rice, toast or pancakes. I chose the pancakes and upgraded (for a small up charge) to the Guava Chiffon! So Delicious! My nephew had a side of bacon with his full stack. It was a generous serving which good because it was $6.50 for the side. Not the most upscale place but it was comfortable. There is always a little wait due to how popular this place is. Street parking is a pain. Restrooms are upstairs.

    (5)

  • Ivy Lou H.

    Nothing special about this place. The food is just so-so and not of the highest quality. It does have am outdoor seating area which is its best feature. Service is ok. Be sure not to park in the lot across the street and instead find street parking or park in the small lot behind the building.

    (3)

  • RAYNELL L.

    The place is always crowded unless you go early or weekday... But all in all, great service and Gaaaw Good Food! Pancakes rock massive especially when u put ice cream on dat guava chiffon pancake!!! Loco Moco with mushroom/onions is seriously winnahz and my "Gotta Have" plate... Clean but crammy on the inside... Outside seating as well, takes major credit cards and metered parking front n back... Go checkum out gang... In the heart of Kailua..

    (4)

  • Geno P.

    My friends talked up Cinnamon's so much the morning we went, I had to warn them about how high my expectations were heading. Alas, I patronized them, and tried all of their recommendations one at a time until I as a big fat blithering mess and staggered on out of there. Yes, I got fat at Cinnamon's, but it's ok because it will keep me warm during my next dive trip. You know how when you order pancakes, they're great out of the gate but then after you dig through about one you're just overstuffed? That happens at Cinnamon's, but then you KEEP EATING ANYWAY. They're that good. The coffee was good. I sampled some cinnamon roll (you gotta, right?) and went with the jumbo eggs benedict with turkey and spinach. Took a side of apple cinnamon pancakes. Wow. Best eggs benedict ever? Perhaps. I know I've found none better, anywhere, even in restaurants that specialize in gourmet breakfast. The pancakes were smashed heaven. When it comes to a perfect breakfast spot on Oahu, Cinnamon's is it. Yes, there are better brunches/buffets out there and there are spots with beautiful views. But when it comes to straight up morning PIG, you cannot beat this place.

    (5)

  • Margarita O.

    I may have overstuffed myself a bit but I just couldn't let any of that cheesy sauce stay on the plate. Super delicious food and fast friendly service.

    (5)

  • Chad B.

    This is my 10th+ time here and I have yet to be disappointed. I brought my gf here for her first visit to Hawaii and the service and food exceeded my expectations. I would suggest our server whose name was Georgia. She was kind, prompt, and did not over-visit our table. We had the mahimahi Benedict which is my favorite and a single serving of carrot cake and guava pancakes. The guava pancakes are Delicious but are covered in sauce which isn't my favorite whereas the carrot cake comes with a side of cream cheese sauce so we could dip it. We came on a Thursday around 830 and got in immediately. I know for a fact that weekends are very busy and you can expect a wait. BRING QUARTERS for parking in the plaza parking lot.

    (5)

  • Michael P.

    Excellent place. I don't know why they're not as popular as their counterparts in Kailua but this place is definitely bigger, more delicious, and friendlier than boots and Kimos. We ordered their eggs Benedict as well as the Guava pancakes and both were excellent. Service was quick and they offer free refills on coffee. I would come here to eat again. We arrived around 8 AM but keep in mind that by the time we left at around 930 there was a line waiting to get in.

    (5)

  • Mandy Y.

    Great! Had the coffee over ice and the chicken curry sandwich and it was delicious. Tends to have a long wait, but I hit it just right and got a table after ten minutes. They were out of their homemade ginger ale, which they assured me doesn't happen often. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Sunnie W.

    OMG this place is one of the best places to have a GREAT breakfast! The staff is great always so friendly (Carmen two thumbs up) if ever on the Windward side mod def stop in.

    (5)

  • Jarod H.

    Five stars. Where else can you get guava pancakes with ice cream for breakfast? Cinnamons, of course! So decadent and ono, first thing in the morning. They also have red velvet pancakes which are a winner too!

    (5)

  • Julie L.

    This place had fantastic food and friendly service! We had red velvet pancakes, French toast, crab cakes, and eggs and it was all great. Will definitely be going again when we return. We did go on a weekday so no problem with waiting in line.

    (5)

  • Audrey W.

    Soooooo ONO!!!! I used to venture to this fabulous breakfast place over a decade ago and was happy to see that they are still open. The red velvet pancakes are a delight but never over look the guava pancakes too!

    (5)

  • Brittany S.

    Came to eat here after being recommended by a co-worker. I must say, it was my first and LAST time ever eating at Cinnamons! Drove all the way to Lanikai side and immediately drove back, speeding because it wouldn't stay put in my stomach. Ordered items family style: the artichoke-spinach frittata, w/ the house potatoes and pancakes to share with my bf. As I got home, it all came out, with my bf coming home from work early and me checking us into the ER that night. If you're gonna try this place out, be cautious and careful.

    (1)

  • Shaun C.

    I used to love this place. Last week my wife and I came in with two dogs and two friends for mothers day and we had to wait INSIDE there outdoor dining area with our dogs before we ate. We wanted to eat outside. Regardless, they let us eat without a problem knowing our dogs were there. Today they saw one of our dogs and told me I couldnt ear, even outside with our dog. However I am allowed to walk around with my dog in that shopping area without a problem, they can't say anything. But they then said they have a problem with dogs sometimes liking plates. Do you not wash your dishes? I've seen many birds eat off of the plates, poop on the tables and much more. Birds carry way more diseases than dogs. The lade then told me they can't control birds. Ha. You could close the door and not let people eat outside then, BOOM. You don't have birds. Birds are just as much animals as dogs.

    (1)

  • Joy M.

    Normally, I avoid the overcrowded breakfast joints because lets be real, I'm not about to wait an hour to eat.. So for our usual Sunday brunch, my boyfriend and I passed up boots and kimo's and decided to try our luck at Cinnamon's. 15 minutes for a table for two? Score. We were seated inside. Double score. The ambiance is a little confusing. It's tucked away in a little office/plaza area and there are even tables outside which I would really rather not sit at. You get the usual tourist crowd and you know how they like to come in groups, so the noise level can get a little loud. Other than that, it's quite nice. But let's just get right to the food shall we? First of all, we were so overwhelmed with the variety they had on their menu! My boyfriend chose the crab cake benedict and I had the grilled salmon. I have to admit, that had to be one of the best grilled salmons I've ever had. They give you a huge piece and it's cooked perfectly. The crab cake benedict was also really good, but completely shadowed by what we had for dessert. PANCAKES. After much deliberation, we were stuck between the oh-so-famous guava chiffon and the strawberry shortcake pancakes.. So we got both.. No regrets. They're light, fluffy pancakes and they don't skimp out on anything! Guava chiffon. Strawberry shortcake. Nuff said. The service was awesome, and it's decently priced. We'd even be willing to wait a little longer to be seated here again :)

    (5)

  • Ellaine C.

    Daaamn let me just say the first bite is amazing. I ordered the skillet breakfast and it was so TASTY. I had it with bacon, shredded chicken, spinach, mushrooms on top of home fries. I will come back and order again definitely. Taste of aloha and great ambiance once you walk in the restaurant. Service is great, food is awesome.

    (5)

  • Jinny P.

    This place was SO friggn good! My friend brought me here and promised some amazing pancakes and being the sweets queen I am she had me at red velvet. We had to wait about 30 mins for a table but it was worth it! We ended up getting the red velvet pancakes the guava pancakes and the eggs Benedict half crab cake half pork. I seriously couldn't stop eating it because it was soo good! Worth every calorie!

    (5)

  • Therisa L.

    Mmmm good eggs benny and my friend ordered the pancakes and loved them. Be prepared for a wait to be seated.

    (4)

  • Andrew T.

    I'm now a fan. Despite the fact that for some reason I hate the name. "Cinnamon's" sounds to me like the stripper with a heart of gold who finally quit her pole dancing career to open a restaurant with her Mom. OK, actually, that would be kind of cool. Now that I've imagined that, I guess I like the name more. They offer about 5 versions of eggs benedict and let you split your order with two different flavors. I thought that was pretty cool. The kalua pork benedict was awesome. The crab cake benedict, not so much. They were packed but the wait for a table for 2 was not too long, the service was great, and the food was very good. The outdoor courtyard is a little weathered and grimy, but acceptable. Think white plastic stacking chairs and vinyl tablecloths. Didn't really see the indoor dining area. *** ate here again on Sunday and had a "Special" eggs benedict with roast beef and asparagus, then split an order of "Special" pumpkin pancakes with cream cheese filling and haupia sauce for dessert. It was all really good... my mouth is watering as a write this. LESSON LEARNED- THEY HAVE A SPECIALS BOARD UP IN THE FRONT OF THE COURTYARD. This information was given to me when I asked my waitress if they had any specials. Then she also advised that they are known for their eggs benedict and as far as pancakes go "you are either Team Red Velvet or Team Guava Chiffon." Aww shucks I am sitting here wishing I could eat breakfast there every day now, so I guess I am going to bump them up to 5 stars despite the somewhat shabby courtyard area.

    (5)

  • Rachel W.

    I went to Cinnamon's this morning with my boyfriend for lunch. We got there around 12:30 and requested to sit outside (their seating area is so cute!). We had to wait about 10 minutes for our table, which wasn't bad at all. Once seated, our server came promptly to our table. I wish I could remember her name because she was so sweet! I ordered 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, and the red velvet pancakes. My boyfriend got the Loco Moco with a hamburger patty. Our food came out about 10-15 minutes later minus the red velvet; our server said that my pancakes would be out in a few minutes. Let me just say... I'm glad that the second part of my meal was held off for a few minutes, because I literally DEVOURED my plate in about 30 seconds. I was expecting like, 2 pieces of bacon and some little eggs... I think there were 6 slices of perfectly crispy bacon! And my eggs were delicious. I'm not sure what they use to cook them in, but they were great. And then... the pancakes. OH MY GOD. They were heavenly. Honestly, it was like eating cake for breakfast. That's practically what pancakes are anyways. The white chocolate sauce is more like melted cream cheese icing. Ah. I will fantasize about those pancakes forever. Food - 5 Service - 5 Quality/value - 4 (a little pricey, but what in Hawaii isn't?) Overall - 4.5

    (4)

  • Joey T.

    My friends recommended here as a great place to eat, and not just for breakfast. There red velvet pancakes are delicious, and of course the Loco Moco is always a winner. Just some advice, get here early because it gets filled fast and there will be a wait.

    (5)

  • Wendi H.

    Great breakfast! Macadamia cinnamon roll was awesome! Free coffee while you wait to be seated.

    (5)

  • Paul R.

    I don't live on the windward side of the island but if I am there in the morning I try to snag a good breakfast from cinnamon's. They are pretty well known for their red velvet pancakes but since that is a bit too sweet for me I just go for the French toast or regular buttermilk pancakes which are just as good. The coffee is very good and always seems to be freshly brewed. They are primarily a breakfast spot but they do have a few lunch items such as burgers and sandwiches. I have only eaten breakfast here so I couldn't tell you how the other stuff is. There is usually a wait to be seated that can range from 15-45 minutes so get there early to beat the crowd or expect to wait a while to be seated. Every time I have gone there the service has been great and the servers/staff are super friendly. Parking is metered so being change $1 will buy an hr and 20 min. They will hive you change for a dollar at the hostess counter. They have a military discount!!!!!

    (5)

  • Maria Shea A.

    One of my new favorite places for breakfast, I just wish I lived closer. I'm constantly looking for healthy breakfasts which is not the easiest thing to come by. I scored here! I love the fact that they offer egg beaters and brown rice. I really appreciate that I could select the ingredients for my omelet, they offer a smaller portioned one AND that I could choose between "local" style (where the ingredients are mixed in to the egg base) OR traditional. All of this for much less than I've paid at other places for something similar. The food was tasty and of good quality. Service was average. Indoor or outdoor seating. The wait was about half an hour on a Sunday morning but totally worth it. There is free coffee and ice water to keep mouths busy while they wait. Don't forget to check out the white board which lists the specials. Parking was kind of a pain=on the street and we had to park far but eh, again well worth it.

    (4)

  • Delaney O.

    Absolutely incredible. Best pancake I've ever had. Strongly recommend the blueberry cornmeal pancake with macadamia nut butter...yum!

    (5)

  • Ryan N.

    One of the best breakfast places hands down. Especially love the guava chiffon pancakes. Entire menu is perfection. Good luck getting a table here, but the wait is worth it.

    (5)

  • Kenneth M.

    Great food! Priced right! Great Service! Wonderful place for a family breakfast!

    (5)

  • Erika M.

    I love their guava pancakes. It melts in your mouth and it's not too sweet. I got the S.A.N.D meal where you get eggs and bacon also for $8. It's a good deal! The servers are very friendly and are top of refilling your glasses. Their loco moco is huge and is very delicious. I reccomend the loco moco if you don't have a sweet tooth.

    (4)

  • Gnot A.

    Great place to eat brunch. The pancakes were big and fluffy yet they kept the flavor. I would prefer the farmer omelette and the red velvet pancakes. The service is great and the outdoor dining makes it seem like a family place. Servers are very attentive and nice. 1/5 stars; would eat again.

    (1)

  • Marisa E.

    Like WOW in your mouth. A must order is the Red Velvet pancakes! It's breakfast for dessert. My eggs Benedict. UH-MAZE-ING! Can't wait to come here again!

    (5)

  • Jacki M.

    We got there right when it opened so we had no wait and the staff was amazing. We needed change for the Parking meter and the cashier immediately let us know when her cash box came in. I should tried the red velvet pancakes or the kailua pig eggs but I had regular American breakfast. The breakfast was pretty standard. Next time we will try what they are known for!

    (4)

  • Paige S.

    Went a 2nd time with the same group of friends and this time both boys ordered a Skillet and if you're a hungry man (or woman! we get hungry too) THIS IS THE ITEM FOR YOU! Its rare that restaurants leave my texan full, but this place does it every time! I ordered the corn beef hash and hash browns and they were sooooo delish! I would def. order again. We also ordered a macadamia cinnamon nut roll and I wish we ordered one for each person. Geez, I was so angry I had to share! Our last item was: Portugese sweet bread french toast with guava syrup: THIS IS MONEY! I would get these and the red velvet pancakes and call it a day! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ONO! DO IT! NOW!

    (5)

  • Megan B.

    Took me 8 months to get here, 8 too long. Great breakfast. We both had "2 eggs and" for only $9.50!!! I upgraded to crab cakes, totally worth it for $3!! Took way too long for a table. For a Monday while kids were in school at 1115!!!! I would take away a stat, but Carmen our server was great!

    (5)

  • Jason H.

    The food is great! If you want to wait more than hour and sit on lawn furniture in the atrium... Stay away on the Weekend especially on Sunday-you're going to be waiting a long time-your street parking meter is going to run out before you get a table.

    (3)

  • Amanda Y.

    My favorite place for breakfast in Kailua. The specialty pancakes are my favorite. Mainly the red velvet pancakes are something you don't want to miss out on. Remember you can always substitute regular pancakes in a meal for the specialty ones. My favorite combo is two eggs, meat and pancakes. The servers are always friendly and if you don't have change for the meter the cashier can give you change. If you come to Hawai'i you have to stop by Cinnamons!

    (5)

  • Mai S.

    Read the reviews and saw that this used to be a great place to eat, but now a more of a tourist trap. Decided to try it out anyway. Extremely disappointed - I should have listened to the negative reviews. We arrived on a Sunday at 10:30am. The wait was over an hour. Fine, the food better be good. Luckily, we were seated inside at the back, where there was a/c that worked. Ordered the crabcake benedict and red velvet pancakes. Crabcake benedict: while the crab was ok, the egg was undercooked, and the english muffin was not toasted enough, so it was soggy. The hashbrown was the grossest I've ever tasted. Cold, yet burnt on the top, and mushy and icy in the middle. Red Velvet pancakes: arrived cold. Were these made hours earlier? Also, I'm familiar with what red velvet takes like. These tasted like a soggy oreo. After we left, we both started to feel ill immediately. By the time we got home, I ran straight to the bathroom and threw up. AVOID!

    (1)

  • Charity F.

    My parents were visiting from the mainland and were wanting a good breakfast. Found this place on Yelp and were not disappointed! They have a great menu with a lot of options and everything was delicious! The ambiance was fun and our waitress was friendly and attentive! We will definitely be back when we are in Kailua!

    (4)

  • Nelson Q.

    On the 9th Island, Babystack's is a favorite local spot which I'm pretty sure has had some inspiration from Cinnamon's here on Oahu. Both have their famous Red Velvet Pancakes, and both have their take on Kalua Pig Benedict. Having tried Babystack's versions, I wanted to do a little taste test. We were eyeing Red Velvet and The Kalua Pig Benedict. I've read raves about the Guava Chiffon Pancakes as well, but we were undecided. The service here needs work too. we mentioned to our waitress that it was our first time here, and instead of offering suggestions, she was looking frazzled and said she could come back until we had decided. What, and wait even longer to get our orders in(We had already waited 20 minutes outside which turned to 45 minutes thanks to the hostess who misinformed us) , and wait even longer to recieve our food? Instead, we asked her a few quick questions about the items we were interested in, and we decided on a single Red Velvet, single Guava, and the Kalua Benedict. As I mention in a good number of my reviews, I will gladly wait for good food that is done right., but after a good wait, we recieved the benedict first, and there were a couple of areas they failed in execution. The English muffins were taken out of the package and placed directly on the plate, not warmed or toasted whatsoever. Egg cookery is not as easy as it looks. there are many different styles, and a perfectly poached egg is what you should find whenever you order any benedict. That wasn't the case here. Soft boiled is what I got (see photo) so disappointing. I was looking for the yolk to ooze all over, and the hollandaise was nice that its made from scratch, but it was pretty skimpy portions instead of it blanketing the egg.The Kalua Pig had good flavor though. The Pancakes come out...the benedict didn't have enough hollandaise, the Guava Chiffon pancakes were swimming in the sauce(see photo) we had to get a drink of water after every bite because they were too sweet. FYI, get the sauce on the side! The red velvets were pretty good, and thankfully not as sweet as the guava ones.were pretty good, but bordering on too sweet from the white chocolate. Sorry Cinnamon's...There are much more worthy breakfast spots on the island...ALOHA!!!

    (2)

  • Jaron B.

    Very friendly workers. Everything was great at this restaurant! Late review but I have nothing to say but good things for this place. Waitress was super friendly and inviting. I asked her what pancakes they had and she told me her favorite which I like to hear. Always talked to as to make sure we enjoyed the food. During our visit, there were plenty of birthdays. It was funny how they sing this song "on the sound of the quack" or duck, I forgot which it was.

    (5)

  • Ariana M.

    This place is all right. One of my friends heard a lot o buzz about this restaurant and decided that we should try it out. So of course there was a wait. Something you always have to expect when places are popular! So we ended up walking around the area looking at the antique shop right outside of cinnamons. Very cute shop! Finally it was our turn to be seated. We ended up being seated outside. Personally did not care for our seating. I don't like all those people waiting to be seated watching me eat my ... makes me feel a little awkward. Anyway, being seated outside was also bad because the waitress wouldn't come check on us that often. -_- THE ORDER: We ended up ordering eggs benedict, guava pancakes and red velvet pancakes (PIGGY STATUS). I loved the eggs benedict! Then again I just love it in general. Its really hard for me to not enjoy any benedict. The guava pancakes were way to sweet for me. I only could eat a couple bites and felt like I was going to get diabetes or something. The red velvet pancakes were AMAZING. Definitely a fan of those pancakes! Overall experience was all right, but I think I like Boots & Kimo's more.

    (4)

  • Kevin W.

    Good stuff.. Avoid cinnamons in Waikiki

    (4)

  • Erich D.

    As with many eateries on Hawaii you get a lot of food here, much more than you ever really need for any meal. I'm just glad they offer smaller portions at a slight fraction of the price when you order the omelettes which come with a side of pancakes. We ordered the smaller portions of the Hawaiian and Chinese omelettes with sides of the guava chiffon and red velvet pancakes respectively. The omelettes were pretty tasty with the ingredients mixed in the beaten eggs and the pancakes were very sweet but both were delicious. Unfortunately they weren't served together. We were first served our omelettes and our pancakes followed after we had finished. With how sweet the pancakes were it would have been nice to break up the sweetness with a little bit of savory flavors. 3.5 stars.

    (3)

  • Jennifer L.

    This place was super crowded which is usually a good sign. We waited for about 20 min and then were seated. I got the blueberry pancakes that were so damn good. They had tons of blueberries and were moist and light! They have coconut syrup which was amazing. It is very sweet so I would say use it sparingly. The OJ was great and so was the pork links. My husband had the eggs Benedict which he loved and said it was the best ones he had ever had. I would go back again for sure!

    (4)

  • Ms. N.

    Guava pancakes are to die for. Also the loco moco is the best I've tasted. We were staying in town and it was definitely worth the drive to Kailua to eat at this place. Parked in a metered lot fronting the restaurant. The waitress advised that the lot is policed so be sure to have quarters handy. Waited about 15 minutes for a table but it was well worth the wait. Try it at least once. You will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Eunice F.

    Not sure why this place has such great reviews... Some of the food didn't even taste fresh. My guava chiffon pancakes kinda tasted like the bisquick mix but the guava jam and chiffon sauce on top was pretty good. Unique and full of flavor. :). Tried the Benedict omelette, tasted ok... Hollandaise sauce was not that flavorful but at least it tasted like they used real eggs. My bf ordered the eggs Benedict and the home fries kinda tasted like the frozen kind you buy from Safeway and just reheat them, so not impressed. Tried the cinnamon rolls and it was a bit dry, but the macadamia nuts were a nice touch. We went on a weekend and the wait wasn't crazy. Seemed they have a pretty quick turn over rate and the service was actually pretty good. And parking was reasonable, bring change for the meters. Overall not bad.. Service was good and it's better then diner food. :)

    (3)

  • Alexis O.

    This place always has a crazy line to get in. The wait is about 10-20 minutes if you get there early enough. They're famous for their red velvet pancakes and their guava chiffon pancakes, and I LOVE the guava ones. They're just normal pancakes, but they have this guava sauce that is just so good. We also had the red velvet pancakes, but they were a bit sweet for my taste. They did taste exactly like a cake would though. And the macadamia nut cinnamon buns are so good too.

    (4)

  • E V.

    This place was okay. Nothing too fancy or memorable. I tried a piece of their cinnamon bun and it was really good, but something you can get anywhere else in my opinion. The breakfast was delicious I have to admit. I had an omelet and it was really good. The ambiance is nice and comfortable. I would come to this place again. It is a long wait. It's like any other restaurant with good food.

    (4)

  • Tony C.

    We went here because boots and kimos was too long of a wait. We were seared within 15 mins. They had all these random tables set up outside around the shops which I originally thought was odd and maybe affecting other people's businesses. Oh well, we sat at a table outside. we wanted to try the guava pancakes, but also the lilikoi banana ones too (weekly special). The waitress was nice and said she could get us one of each so that worked out. We also split a kalua pork eggs Benedict and that was tasty! Eggs were cooked right and had their seasoned homefries to go with it. The waitress put some sprinkles and whipped creme on one of the pancakes and both my toddlers went to town in excitement over the food. Friendly service, good food, and efficient and comfortable. Would come back!

    (4)

  • Tess E.

    What took me so long? I've heard about this place for years but it's just recently that I finally tried this place after a morning hike. I'll make this review short and sweet: RED VELVET PANCAKES OMG x 100th power! That's what I really said after my first bite lol The kalua pork eggs benedicts is also OMG! Also, be prepared to wait for a table but oh so worth the wait. Yum!

    (4)

  • Kalei D.

    if you're missing breakfast at cinnamon's you're missing out on life!!! friendly and fast wait staff that's always so hau'oli despite the morning rush and ONO food all around!!! prime rib and eggs, farmer's omelette and guava chiffon pancakes! I hate to say this but I wish I could fit more in my tummy each time we sit at the cinnamons breakfast table:) be sure to get there early to avoid a long wait time, I love that the serving and host staff are almost always draped with fresh lei, we LOOOOOOVE cinnamon's!!!

    (5)

  • Janeen T.

    Enjoy family brunch at Cinnamon's. Always a wait on Sunday but they seem to get patrons in a timely manner. Love their carrot pancakes...and their eggs benedict...

    (4)

  • Kay L.

    I have eaten at Cinnamon's about three times, and each time the food has been pretty delicious, but the service has been down hill. From the time we are greeted (barely), the hostesses are sassy and do not have smiles on their faces. (Maybe they are stressed out due to the extreme crowd? But that is no reason to be rude to different customers). From my personal experience, the hostesses do not make eye contact with you and if you have a question, they tend to talk to you as if you are below them. I also noticed that they are much friendlier to the older crowd, adults with children, etc., but a lot more rude to teenagers or 20 year olds. They definitely need to work on their attitude and customer service. The waitresses are much friendlier and do a better job at making you feel welcomed. The waitresses I've had have always been sweet older local ladies with happy smiles on their faces. Not sure why the hostesses' attitudes are so different from the waitresses, though. The red velvet pancake and guava pancakes are pretty tasty, but nothing else on the menu is too special. The menu is similar to most IHOPs, just a bit pricier. The cooks absolutely know what they're doing and make really good meals, so props to them. If I could rate the cooks alone, I would give them 5 stars. After eating here once or twice, the hype of this restaurant dies down. Despite the good food, I believe in good customer service, overall equal respect towards people, and do not feel welcomed at this restaurant--the hostesses make me not want to come back.

    (2)

  • Ellen K.

    I ordered the ice coffee and it was unlimited and did not taste burnt like some places I have been to before. The perfect ice coffee to have black. For breakfast, I was torn between the mahi mahi eggs Benedict and the crab cake eggs Benedict but the friendly server informed me I was able to get a full order and have one of each so I did and they both tasted divine. I cannot wait to go back and try the red velvet pancake.

    (5)

  • Gregory M.

    Crazy long wait but so worth it. Had the Chinese omelet and it was bomb! So going back to try more of their eclectic menu

    (5)

  • Anisha D.

    The best breakfast on this side of the island! I absolutely die for the red velvet pancakes. I usually get the white chocolate syrup on the side because it can get too sweet for me. But it's absolutely delicious. I've gotten the farmers omelette a couple times which is eggcelent! You have to get there early though or be prepared to wait at least 45 mins to an hour!

    (5)

  • BJ G.

    Not a fan...The wait was not worth the hype! I'd rather have Macadamia Nut Pancakes from Boots and Kinos than the Red Velvet at Cinnamons! Sorry

    (2)

  • Julie I.

    Great service. It took awhile to take our order. Long enough that we were seated and by the time a waitress asked if our order had been taken, we had totally forgotten why we were there. They tried to make it up to us by giving us a free red velvet pancake but we don't care for it. So we asked for a cinnamon roll instead. Unfortunately, they just ran out. So they took the 2 cinnamon rolls we ordered off the bill. They did an excellent job of turning a bad experience around. This type of customer service was quite refreshing to see. The waitress definitely earned her tip back while the company established another loyal customer.

    (5)

  • Beverly N.

    My go to for breakfast in kailua, I also like times coffee shop. I usually get the omelettes here, what's awesome is that you can upgrade your pancakes (if you decide to get pancakes for starch). I like the guava pancakes, bf usually gets red velvet. First time I had the guava pancakes was good, this time I asked for the syrup on the side because it's honestly too sweet for me. You encounter the hostesses, waitresses, and the cashier. They all get separate tips. Food comes out in a timely manner, we waited less than 10 minutes. But of course we waited 15 minutes to be seated.

    (4)

  • Jose G.

    Was looking for a good breakfast place and stubble on this one. Definitely a good place for breakfast. I was seated in less than a minute. The outdoor seating is very relaxing. I had the banana pancake with blueberry on it and it's delicious, especially with the fresh fruits on it. Service was very prompt. Once my coffee was empty they are ready to refill. I definitely will come back and try their red velvet pancake next time.

    (5)

  • Jenna L.

    The food was delicious. After me and my friend conquered the pill box hike, we were starving and found ourselves here. There was about a 30 minute wait to be seated which was the only negative thing. We were seated outside. We ordered sooo much food and our waitress was so kind and got everything right. We got our food fairly fast even though there was a large party of like 15 sitting near us. I got the loco moco with mushrooms. I was such a fan. I also added a side of potatoes and sausage. SO GOOD. Our waitress was such a sweetheart and checked in on us. The only reason I give it four stars instead of five was for the long wait and there were lots of birds and some flies hovering over our food. But it is outside, so it is kind of expected and the food is delicious so I understand the wait too. But overall loved the food and the service! I will definitely be coming back.

    (4)

  • Krizia B.

    Been here a few times, but finally got to taste a wide variety of items! The best was the red velvet pancakes! Amazing food, excellent service (didn't need to ask for more coffee or water!), wait time wasn't too bad, and great coffee! Pricing is decent, taste is superb!

    (5)

  • Creed C.

    The crab cake Benedict is the truth! Also the Guava Chiffon pancakes are to die for. Come thru before 9am on a weekday cause it gets pretty busy after that!

    (5)

  • T C.

    Best chicken loco moco I have ever had. The mushrooms took it too another level. The guava chiffon pancakes HEAVENLY!

    (5)

  • Lesley S.

    First, I will say that this place is worth a 30 minute wait. I wouldn't wait an hour BUT everything we had was good. The lilikoi pancakes were the special. I decided when in Rome.... go ahead. I know that Lilikoi is tart in general, but it was so soaked in tartness. Imagine the Original Orange Julius dumped on your pancake. That's what it tasted like. Orange, zesty tartness. After 3 bites between the two of us we were done. I ordered the Kalua Pork Egg Benedict. So freaking good! Finally. Amazing Eggs Bene!! It's pork, eggs over easy, hollendaise on top of an egg muffin. The home fries were so good! Really flavorful. Eggs, herbs, onion. Perfecto! The husband ordered red velvet pancakes that were drizzled in white chocolate. Out of the few places I've had red velvet pancakes these were the best. They weren't plain at all. Coffee here seems plain. Made in a little pot that looks like gas station coffee and tastes like it too. The service we had was mediocre at best, but they really were busy. It's a hot spot so don't be surprised if you have a wait.

    (4)

  • Thi D.

    We were taking a drive around the island and decided to stop here for brunch based on the scrumptious looking photos and a craving for pancakes. There was a bit of a crowd when we arrive, but we only had to wait about 15 minutes or so. I ordered the smaller portion of the Chinese omelet with the red velvet pancakes. I rather enjoyed the omelet--very unique flavors from the char sui and oyster sauce. I was much less impressed with the red velvet pancakes, which was really very much like eating a red velvet cake, but what was I expecting it to taste like? I had a few bites of the Hawaiian omelet and it was also yummy and flavorful with the kalua pork and lau lau ingredients. I also had some of the guava chiffon pancakes, which was the pancake that I was excited about trying. Alas, it turned out to be quite a let down. The pancake itself was quite good--nice and fluffy--but it was drenched in a ton of overly sweet syrup that didn't even taste much like guava.

    (3)

  • Dyan M.

    Food is good- service is good- you can sit inside or outside-prices are reasonable (unless you get a side of bacon :-/ ). I have been here a few times and always enjoyed it.

    (4)

  • Stace K.

    Most people get the pancakes but I really like the Chinese omlette. This place is really popular so be prepared to wait!

    (4)

  • Taira P.

    Cinnamon's is always great. The food, the service, you name it they are great. I would have to say we went early on Halloween morning and went right in for a party of 5 which I was surprised and we always expect them to be busy. Glad we beat the crowd. We love the french toast and the loco moco. Yum Yum Yum!!!! Hint to the visitors, bring quarters for the metered parking in the lot or on the street, cause I always forget this.....

    (5)

  • Aiko S.

    I shared loco moco and guava pancake. Both were pretty good.

    (3)

  • Charmaine A.

    I'm a breakfast lover so this review will be totally biased. I have tried their crab cake eggs Benedict, guava chiffon pancakes, red velvet pancakes, and their prime rib. All of which have been super tasty and fulfilling. I usually eat small portions going out to eat or I have difficulty eating all of my food, but here I can totally down all of my food and then some! I prefer the guava chiffon pancakes since the red velvet pancakes are a little too heavy for me. There was probably only one downfall to the food: one time when I ordered hash browns they were too mushy on the inside. Their wait is also long anytime of the week. I went on a Monday morning and we waited approximately 30 minutes. I'd say weekends are more packed, but the wait is worth it.

    (5)

  • Jared C.

    Solid place for a traditional diner style breakfast or lunch, but there are better options in Kailua. Quality of service is high, but the food was okay.

    (3)

  • Debbie H.

    Dined here for late breakfast on a Wednesday. Didn't wait that long for a table for 5, just 10 minutes. Was seated near the gazebo which was interesting. Ordered the breakfast skillet, full stack of guava pancakes, half order of crab benedict, and Portuguese sweet French toast. My son who is allergic to dairy and eggs ordered oatmeal and bacon and sausage. We wanted to get him hash browns but was told the batch was made with butter. We couldn't finish all our food and should've really only ordered a short stack as well as asked for the guava sauce on the side. Way too sweet for us but it's easier to dip each bite. With the French toast I opted for the sauce to be on the side which helped. The skillet was really good and we finished it between 3 adults and 1 child. We also shared he Benedict and I'm glad we just got half order. Like others have said, you can't taste a strong crab flavor in it. Still, not bad. Service was excellent and waitress was very helpful especially concerning food allergies. Would definitely return!

    (4)

  • Shelly M.

    Please get guava pancake. It's very good. I like because not to sweet & not to tangy . You won't regret it.

    (5)

  • Ruth K.

    Best Rueben I've had! And the service was great. It was a bit crowded and hard to Find parking but the food was great!

    (5)

  • John C.

    Great food but you will have to wait for a table no matter the day, no matter the time. Eggs Benedict was delicious (had the regular) going to get the Kailua pork or the crab cake next time. Hubby had eggs, bacon, and pancakes. It was good but nothing to write home about. Service was outstanding despite our large group. This place is worth the hype.

    (4)

  • Denise T.

    Read the great reviews and decided to try it and wasn't disappointed. Parking can be tricky on a busy day and plan on waiting a bit, but definitely worth it. I had pancakes with coconut syrup, their great black coffee with endless refills, and my server was friendly and attentive. I wanted to try their macadamia blossom butter and she recommended I try the cakes with the butter and syrup separately due to the sweetness of both--she was spot on and I got to enjoy the cakes in two different ways. Yeah, it's cheesy, but foodies dig stuff like that. Love, love, love that I live so close and can hit this place up often.

    (4)

  • Gina M.

    Since I've returned home from my HI Life vacation I'm having Cinnamon withdrawals! Return to me!! Cinnamon's did not fail to impress me and warm my tummy with flavor and a insatiable appetite for more. Kalua Benedict was is hands down my fav breakfast dish on the menu! I'm not a fan of Kalua pork on the mainland... but when I'm in HI, I'll indulge on it... only in Hawaii can you get Kalua Pork made RIGHT! It was moist and salty and full of flavor! YESS! Paired with a perfectly runny poached egg, toasted english muffin, and home fries... a worthy food coma waiting to happen. What I especially like is that they offer half orders... so there's no need to feel guilty wasting your food or overeating. If you have a HUGE sweet tooth.... then the guava chiffon pancakes or red velvet pancakes are for you. Guava chiffon pancakes is smothered in sweet syrup... it's so sweet you'll probably need an insulin shot. Too much sweet isn't my cup of tea, but many people at our table indulged in this lil piece of pink heaven with delight. If you like subtle sweets like me, then may i recommend the corn & blueberry pancakes... it has real bits of corn! adds a subtle taste of sweetness and captures all the flavor of the pancake batter, blueberry, and corn evenly. Oh and you can't forget to add the cinnamon butter! YUM. I'll be back Cinnamon's!

    (4)

  • Steven H.

    This place consistently hits breakfast out of the park! The red velvet pancakes and cinnamon rolls are absolute must trys. Only downside to this place is that it is tiny and there is always a wait. The hours also could be expanded as well.

    (4)

  • Doris D.

    Recently came back for Saturday breakfast and as always, it was packed! I got pancakes with scrambled eggs and link sausage along with a big ol' cup of coffee. The pancakes are a bit firm for my taste, I prefer the airy pancakes at Old Pancake House (or Koa Pancake House) better! Service is very friendly. I might try the eggs benedict next time, they have many options for your benedict.

    (4)

  • John S.

    Awesome awesome awesome !!!! Best breakfast around town I love it! The cinnamon rolls are amazing and so is everything else! Great place to people watch and shop too!

    (5)

  • Haley K.

    Get there early, or you are probably going to have to wait for a bit. Got the red velvet pancakes...they are amazing.

    (5)

  • Angela D.

    Nice breakfast spot. Good food and great service. I had Portuguese sausage with hash browns. Shared a few pancakes with the rest of our group... Red velvet, guava chiffon and corn pancake w/ blueberries. I really liked the red velvet! Would return here again!

    (4)

  • Alex F.

    The place has the most amazing mahi mahi egg benedict imaginable, but that is nothing compared to the best pancakes in the world- the guava pancakes. Recommend them 'a la mode' with vanilla ice cream and cream on top.

    (5)

  • Lilli L.

    Never met a pancake there that I didn't like.

    (5)

  • Donna M.

    Cinnamon's Restaurant in Kailua definitely lives up to it's hype and then some! Amongst the cornerstone breakfast eateries in Kailua, Cinnamon's is the last one I've tried. SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST. Kidding, it wasn't intentional. It probably had to do with the fact that I thought that this place had the craziest wait among the other options, Boots and Kimo's and Moke's. I tried to avoid it as long as I could before being dragged there against my will by other friends... Muhahaha. But now I can say that the wait at Cinnamon's is worth every minute. Seriously. Parking is a breeze because there is ample metered parking spaces availiable in the plaza this restaurant is located at. Coming on Sunday is even better because parking is free ninety free! Walking in, you can tell you're at the right place based on the hoardes of people randomly standing around, browsing at menus, and generally waiting to be seated. The actual area that the restaurant takes up is pretty big... and a little random. The inside is probably five levels of niceness above the outside seating, but who really cares as long as you can get your hands on some of that food? If you're coming on a weekend, be well prepared for an hour and plus wait. We were told 45 minutes, and ended up waiting for close to an hour and a half. They have a lot of seats scattered around, and I thought it was pretty sweet that they have a little coffee and water station that you can help yourself to while you wait. It's all in the little things! Choosing what to order is a chore in itself. The regular menu is pretty large, but there is also a special's menu... and everything looks so ono that choosing just one thing is particularly nerve wracking. Tack on that two hour wait, you gotta make sure whatever you choose particularly good so it's all worth it! Phew, I was sweating just trying to pick something out. Everything looks super good, but if in doubt, get the crabcake benedict. It's seriously AMAZING... Words can't even describe, you just need to try it yourself. The benedict sauce is pretty perfect, as well as the home fries. Nom nom! I'm also gonna go against the grain here, but the cinnamon roll with macadamia nuts is basically perfection. I have to say that I prefer this to the pancakes they offer. BLASPHEMY, I know, but seriously... give them a try. The place is called Cinnamon's after all, you can't really go wrong. Credit cards ARE accepted, no American Express though. Takeout is availiable, but not on weekends and holidays. All in all, YES, the wait is a little excessive... but the moment you get some delicious breakfast items in your mouth... especially the crabcake benedict, well, you'll understand WHY it's all worth it.

    (5)

  • Liana F.

    Decided to come here after Boot's and Kimo's told us the wait was more than a hour. If you know me, I absolutely HATE waiting, maybe the max I'll wait at a restaurant would be half an hour. And there's only few places that i'll actually wait a hour. Well, we decided to go to Cinnamon's since my cousin and friends haven't eaten here. I wouldn't really say this the BEST breakfast joint in town, but it's pretty good I guess. Since I love to cook and I'm very picky about my food, i'll have to say I can make better at home. The guava chiffon cake was pretty darn sweet and the syrup is super rich. It's different but I wouldn't eat it on a daily basis. Also ordered Crab cake Benedict. Out of all the benedict's i've tried, the best one is from Yogurstory!! The service here was ok, wasn't anything impressive.

    (3)

  • Cynthia W.

    This place was so yummy and had plenty of healthy choice. The wait wasn't that long for us but we were also there pretty early (9AM). We only waited around 20 minutes. Service was decent, the location of the venue looked like it out-flow into the shopping center's courtyard. It got busier and busier as the morning turned into early afternoon. The only thing is that they didn't serve lunch during the weekend but breakfast was sooo good! And portions are large! We ordered a bulit your own omelette and the guava pancakes! The omelette was delish but I would ask them to maybe make it more spicy but the pancakes were the highlight of the meal! I reside in Vegas but when I go back, this will be one of the places I would hit up as a regular!!!

    (4)

  • Jordan S.

    MASSIVE servings, good prices, and delicious food. This place is PACKED on the weekends, but is worth the wait. Their red velvet pancakes are what they are known for (and for good reason) but they have other REALLY good items. Their omelettes are fantastic (I had a meatball omelette today). The Eggs Benedict is great, and their Pumpkin Pancakes are amazing as well.

    (4)

  • Cassey P.

    The wait was a little long but the food was well worth the wait. The employees where very welcoming. We will definitely be going back. While paying our bill we found out that they are opening one in Honolulu and we couldn't be more happy but until then we will make the drive to Kailua.

    (5)

  • Jami H.

    Great food! Customer Service average - they weren't overly friendly. Parking and Atmosphere was not so good.

    (3)

  • J M.

    This place is a staple for Kailua locals. Guava Chiffon Pancakes, Kalua pork benedicts, Chinatown Omelette (name?) to die for!!!! Best breakfast joint on the Windward side.

    (4)

  • Kalai F.

    Great grinds in the morning!!!!

    (5)

  • R J.

    I've been coming here since I was a kid. Always have and always will. Customer service is the best! Always starting conversations and laughing. Fast the food comes. It is awesome. I'm forever going to come here.

    (5)

  • Alicia V.

    Depending what time you come, there is usually always a line, but the wait is well worth it!!!! Every time I'm in town I have to come by and eat here, it's a must!!! I love this place!!!!

    (5)

  • Bob F.

    Fantastic food and a wonderful atmosphere. There was a bit of a wait but several shops to visit. You gotta eat here when you are in the area!!!!!

    (5)

  • Lowana L.

    My friends and I took a drive to the East side to have breakfast and head to Lanikai beach. They were both debating on Boots and Kimo or Cinnamon's, I hadn't at neither, so I told them to choose and they both chose Cinnamon's. I've heard of this place before and I was excited to finally try it out! I ordered the eggs benedict, one with their homemade crab cake and one with lox and they were delicious! I liked the crab cake one more though because it had such good flavor! The hollandaise was rich and tangy, I loved it! I was also able to try my friends Red Velvet Pancakes, and OMG THEY WERE SOOO DELICIOUS! So light and fluffy, and the icing/syrup was yummy! I am now currently craving it as I write this review!!! But I think what I love most about this place was the service we received from the wait staff. I wish I caught her name, because the waitress we had was outstanding. Before we ordered, she asked if we would like to split our bills between the three of us and without any hesitation we all said yes! Usually places make big deals about splitting the tab, but she did it automatically. Loved it! She was so sweet the whole time, and I could tell she was genuine. The busser was also nice and funny as well! I can't wait to go back for more!

    (5)

  • Lisa W.

    The absolute best pancakes I ever ate. Banana pancakes with a coconut syrup. Also the omelet was to die for. Very generous portions.

    (5)

  • Brad M.

    The best breakfast we had on Oahu. There can be long waits, especially on a weekend, but it's definitely worth it.

    (5)

  • Trisha G.

    Guava Chiffon Pancakes and Crabcakes Eggs Benedict. My must-have orders. I am consistent with my ordering and I will not likely try much of anything else. Of course, at some point, I did order the red velvet pancakes that they are known for. And don't get me wrong, they are good , but I prefer the guava chiffon. It's like having pancakes with guava jelly. How can that be wrong? As most of the reviews mention, there is a wait. It can get extremely long on the weekends. Most recently I went for lunch on a weekday. There was still a 20 minute wait. Main thing is going there knowing you will have to wait. It makes things more tolerable. There are inside and outside seats and metered parking. There's also seating for all the people waiting to get in. The ambiance is nothing special, but I promise the food is!

    (5)

  • Dionna K.

    guava chiffon pancakes FTW! they are a little on the sweet side but go great with coffee. got a short stack and split between 3 ppl because it is very rich! i also got bacon, eggs and rice. easy peasy. LOTS of bacon!

    (4)

  • Nylla S.

    Cinnamon was recommended by friends and the majority of rave yelp reviews. But my rating supports those few who find the food deserving far less praise. First impressions matter especially when you're just visiting and on vacation. The food wasn't bad but it sure wasn't that great. Were it not for the guava pancakes our breakfast order was very much like the weather during our vacation: sad and dank. The service on the other hand was welcoming and attentive which helped earn the extra third star, and I suppose the eye-candy of customers also factored in. Heh.

    (3)

  • Charlene C.

    I have to give Cinnamon's a 5. Red Velvet Pancakes are that good! Since we're on vacation, I don't like going to eat somewhere twice, but we actually came here twice and thought about coming a THIRD time, but ended up at Boots & Kimo. This place reminds me of Flappy Jack's in Glendora, CA. If you come on a weekend after 8:30AM, plan to wait at least 30 minutes to 1 hour for a table. We came on a weekday around 7:30AM and there was absolutely NO WAIT and NO CROWD. Remember to bring coins with you since all parking around the block all have meter-parking. PHOTO OF INTERIOR: ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) COFFEE $2.25 is roasted exclusively for them. (50% Hawaiian coffee blend, 25% Kona 25% Kauai) It was actually very tasty! I ordered coffee both times I was here. RED VELVET PANCAKES - orders come in 2 or 4 pancakes and come with a white chocolate sauce, but no meat sides. Sometimes you need that salty to go with sweet. The pancakes themselves are so soft & fluffy and tasted better than any Red Velvet cake I've ever ate. PHOTO: ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) DECISIONS OMELETTE $11.25 - can choose any add-ins. My husband got Portugeuse sausage, cheese, ham & bacon. The omelette was a good size. The hash browns on the side were delicious! I couldn't stop eating them from my husband's plate. They were like creamy mashed potatoes inside, but so crunchy on the outside. PHOTO: ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) S.A.N.D. FRENCH TOAST $7.25 - comes with two whole slices of bread (cut into 4 pieces) choice of 2 bacon or sausage, and 2 eggs made to order. You can also order this combo with pancakes. They also have a Portuguese sweet bread french toast with guava chiffon that you can order, but it didn't come with any meat. PHOTO: ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) HAWAIIAN OMELETTE $11.25- this one had a whole bunch of stuff inside, kalua pork, tomatoes, white & green onions, lau-lau (pork & butterfish). Personally, I thought they weren't shy with the pork and gave generous chunks of meat inside, but the butterfish was a little overpowering. PHOTO: ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) CINNAMON MACNUT ROLL $4.50 - I had to order a cinnamon roll, since the name of the restaurant is Cinnamon's. I was expecting the roll to be bigger for the price, but it was smaller than I thought. It was just your typical cinnamon roll with macadamia nuts added. Just OK. PHOTO: ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ) Overall, it's not a very far drive from Waikiki. If you're headed to the east side of the island, I would recommend making a stop at Cinnamon's for breakfast! I would come early in the morning if you want to avoid a long wait.

    (5)

  • I Am F.

    My first time was not bad at all even with 20 minutes to wait for a table because it gets crowded and their good food is the reason why. I would definitely consider this place to any of my families and friends to go to when in town... Gotta try

    (5)

  • Mike W.

    I've had breakfast here a few times and while it's always good, it's never mind blowing. The Loco Moco was 'eh. The red velvet pancakes are probably the best thing I've eaten here. The Benedict was good too, but nothing to write home about. Home fries are in the same boat. I'll be back, but it not a place I'd really have to bring guests.

    (3)

  • Stacey L.

    I'm a HUGE fan of breakfast/brunch food. Typically, I don't really like large amounts of sweet stuff as part of my meal and prefer more savory items but one of their specialties is their red velvet pancakes. Another one is their guava chiffon. Both sound ridiculously good so I decided to split two orders of those pancakes 3 ways so that I would also have room to try the Kalua pork benedict (I love eggs and I love my yolk runny!) The red velvet pancakes with cream cheese syrup were delicious! Like I said, I'm not a huge fan of sweets for breakfast, but judging this as just a food item, it was very good. The guava chiffon pancakes were great too and I personally preferred those just because it was also slightly tart so it didn't feel as much like a sugar overload. Now onto the savory part of my breakfast. Since I was already eating a bit of the pancakes, I went for the half order of the benedict. At $10.95 it was a bit steep for a half order, but it definitely satisfied my craving. The egg was cooked perfectly, with the yolk not too runny but not overcooked. The Kalua pork was tender and flavorful. We arrived around 9am and there were plenty of parking spots and lots of seating available since they have both indoor and outdoor seating. However, when we left an hour later, the parking lot became significantly fuller and there was a small wait for incoming parties now. Two concluding points: This is definitely my favorite breakfast joint among ALL of the places I've been to in the nation (so far). It's too bad I'm not a local. Secondly, I would pick Cinnamon's over Boots & Kimo any day.

    (5)

  • Criselle O.

    I can very well say that this was one of my favorite food stops in Hawaii. The best breakfast I ever did have. So many choices on the menu but we ended up getting the kaluha pork eggs benedict and the chocolate chip pancakes. I wasn't sure if I wanted to try the red velvet pancakes or the guava chiffon pancakes so I stuck with something that I love and it ended up being super delicious. Anyway, the kaluha pork eggs benedict was so freaking good, let me tell you. Everything was pretty much up to par. Oh yea, I forgot to mention that there was a long line outside of the restaurant but I believe it was a 15MIN. wait. Definitely a must have!!

    (5)

  • John W.

    Seems to be a 'go to' place for tourists. I had the red velvet pancakes and I must say, they were delicious. I asked for egg whites and they said they use Egg Beaters, which was a bit disappointing. Parking was a little difficult but it seems to be like that on the whole island, so I am not factoring that in while providing my rating. Overall, it was a good experience.

    (4)

  • G N.

    The eggs benedict was alright,I've had better. I love that the English muffins was really toasted to my liking. The hollandaise sauce was a little cold and the "canadian bacon" was really a thick piece of ham. I would only go back because Gloria

    (3)

  • Regan Y.

    We came here for the first time and drove from ewa beach just to try the guava chiffon pancakes that everyone talks about. It was kinda sweet and tart but very juicy pancakes. I could live without the icing on top next time! My wife ordered the traditional eggs benedict which she loved and I ordered the kalua pork eggs benedict which was good but kinda dry. I can't say just yet that it's worth the drive!

    (3)

  • Ashley O.

    Come on a weekday. Seriously. Unless you're totally okay with waiting 45+ minutes for a table, you need to attempt to eat here on a weekday. But you'll be glad you did. I've been to Cinnamon's about 5 times now but most recently came here this last Saturday. Yeah, a weekend day... which meant waiting about an hour. I was with a friend who was dying to eat at Cinnamon's because she's heard so much about it. She's never on the Windward side during the week because of work, so... yeah. Wait in line we did. I wasn't in too much of a hurry. We were told that it'd be about 45 minutes, but it turned into an hour. No biggie. If we're already prepared to wait 45 minutes, what's another 15, right? Right. Anyway, I got the kalua pig benedict and she got the traditional. We were also curious about the corn blubeberry pancakes, so got the short stack of those suckers. She also ordered the cinnamon bun and it was the least impressive item we ate that day. The kalua pig benedict had lotsa juicy meat and very tasty hollandaise sauce. I had it with the hash browns and those mysteriously disappeared into my stomach. I barely remember eating them! The traditional benedict was also very good, but next time we're gonna try the crab cake benedict. Pancakes weren't bad, a little on the dry side. They came with cinnamon butter -- neat! The service was pretty good -- the hostesses didn't seem to mind (and if they did, they concealed it well) all of the patrons coming up to ask them how much the longer they'd have to wait to be seated. Our server was pleasant and despite being slammed with customers, we didn't have to wait very long for our order. Even when I went up to the cashier to pay, the guy behind the register was super nice and chatty, asking us how the meal was and if we were from the Windward side. I really like the food and the service at Cinnamon's but groan at the thought of waiting in their crazy line. I think they do as much as they can to expedite, but it's still a matter of too many customers and not enough seats -- I bet every local eatery wish they had that same problem. :)

    (4)

  • Dean H.

    003/365 Catch up 365 YELP reviews (don't call it a comback!) Ok, blah blah blah with the Cinnamon's red velvet pancakes. Don't get me wrong you all, they are STUPENDOUS but there is so much more to offer at this place. You have to try the LOCO MOCO. I am not kidding. It is hamburger, good kine local gravy, perfectly cooked egg goodness on pile of rice. One bite and you will be hooked. If you are like me and tend to eat dinner for breakfast and breakfast for dinner, you will NOT be disappointed. You might also want to try the pumpkin pancakes and the guava pancake specials. Seriously, the guava pancakes are like eating a guava chiffon cake in a pancake (get something salty like "see above loco moco" to offset the sweetness. The pumpkin pancakes are just the right amount of pumpkin pieness to even out the taste. Impressive to say the very least. I would say to try their "specialty" pancakes cause they all seemed pretty darn good. I am not an eggs benedict kinda person but I hear it is pretty darn good too! Just a few housekeeping things, the parking can be a little crazy in the coin metered parking lot, call for reservations or it will be a pretty long wait, and the bathrooms are adequate. Enjoy the ride cause I did!

    (4)

  • Nick M.

    Simply put: Get the red velvet pancakes, get the eggs Benedict, and get there early. My wife and I try to make it out there as often as possible.

    (5)

  • Kayla S.

    What a great place for breakfast! All their pancakes are so sweet and delicious. The red velvet pancakes are divine. The crab cake Benedict is very tasty, half of it is already filling, but tastes so good that you have to finish it! The cinnamon rolls are also warm and comforting. There might be a wait but it's worth it! By the way, their coffee is great, the roast is definitely one to keep asking refills for.

    (5)

  • Dane K.

    Kalua Pork Benedict was good; guava chiffon pancakes good but really heavy and sweet, I would have preferred a smaller order than the 1/2 order. Or maybe eat them as a dessert. Parking is all metered in the area, they can give you change for quarters. We didn't wait but it was rather busy on a Friday morning. Service nothing special, but OK. (She didn't know the menu though)

    (4)

  • Diosa B.

    A friend and I were staying in Waimanalo, so we headed up the road to try out Cinnamon's, since it had fairly good reviews here and on Yelp. Despite them being busy, we were seated fairly promptly out in the little courtyard area. I got an omelette (farmer's), which was just ok. The eggs themselves were good, but the filling (potatoes, peppers, bacon) were all a bit on the dry side. Even the healthy dose of cheese in the omelette didn't help lubricate the whole thing. My friend got a cinnamon bun, which looked to be just a premade, reheated one-- she said it was good, though. She also got a skillet and had the same dry complaint.

    (3)

  • Kealohi K.

    I always order Benedict omelette w/ home made fries and coffee for my breakfast. Highly recommend to ask both Tomato,Spinach & Canadian bacon in da omelette(Extra charge but its worth it!)

    (4)

  • Olivia G.

    Based on an early morning hunger pain, me and the family decided to search for a new breakfast spot other than the Koa Pancake house and stumbled upon Cinnamons. The reviews on the Guava pancakes alone solidified why I needed them in my gut ASAP! Finding the spot was relatively easy, and there was plenty of parking spaces available. (have loose change on hand to feed the meter) We were told it was a 45 min wait, but after 30 min, we were seated. The menu: pretty extensive. We needed the extra time just to decide what we'd have. Really had to dissect that thang and devise a game plan! Lol. Our meal of the SAND special (for the kids), Eggs Benedict, the Sunshine, those Guava Chiffon pancakes and cinnamon roll were really good. And for it to be a busy morning, we received our food pretty swift as well. All in all, for a party of 4, we came out pretty good price wise AND had take-out boxes. Will we come back, yes! Those Guava Chiffon pancakes are calling me! LOL.

    (4)

  • Jimmy W.

    The pancakes are definitely good, but I don't know if I would consider them to be "massive", like someone else on here said. They're also kind of expensive. Most things on the menu are in the $10 range, so definitely not cheap for breakfast. We also got the red velvet pancakes and the Kalua pork eggs benedict, which were good but kind of small. It's a nice little place that's something in between a Denny's and something a little nicer.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth M.

    We went for a saturday morning breakfast and the food was very good. If we had gone on a weekday where there was less of a crowd, i'm sure my review would be higher. But we went on a weekend, the wait was really long but i expected that so i wasnt really upset about it and you can walk around the shopping center to entertain yourself. The problem i had was that i believe the restaurant stretches itself too thin on those super busy days. The food is made as quickly as possible and sits just a little bit too long before it comes to your table. I could tell what i was eating wasn't bad by any means but want as good as it was meant to be. And there is about 30 plates of food on their kitchen window waiting to be delivered and it gives a fast food feel. I would recommend this restaurant but i would wait for a time where it's not super packed.

    (3)

  • Mayanne K.

    Went here for breakfast as a recommendation from a friend. He went for lunch, but my boyfriend and I went for breakfast. We didn't try their special red velvet pancakes or other specials, which was probably our fault. We ordered their regular cinnamon buns because they ran out of their special cinnamon bun... It was nice soft and deliciously homemade. The plates we ordered were not great, but not bad either. We had a friendly waitress that was attentive but not overbearing.

    (3)

  • Nathan J.

    Love this place. I try to go when they open, which is like 7:00am, on Saturday's so I don't have to wait too long. Wait times are usually very long. I think that my review of the food is useless because I always order the Chicken Cutlet Loco Moco (don't get the onions and mushrooms because they are not needed, they actually take away from the flavorful gravy). Service is excellent, always friendly but a little slow sometimes but nothing too bad. Great place!

    (4)

  • Aileen B.

    6/25/11 It's a long wait for seating (arriving at 1045a, we were quoted a 45-60 minute wait), so get your name on the list and grab a menu to look over. Take my word for it- you'll get a chance to catch up w/ everyone in your party AND know what you want to order BEFORE you're seated at the table. (My friend's 18-month-old son and I even had time for a few strolls and "fly-bys" around the back looking at hibiscus plants.) We chose first-available seating, and I was glad that we ended up seating outside, for while we had a roof over our heads, there was an opening in the middle of the room, which allowed access to rain/drizzle. There were umbrellaed tables there, and those seated under had the novelty of dining under the rain... very cool! Finally seated, it was another wait for my cup of coffee. Indeed, the papaya and cinnamon roll I'd ordered, hold the powdered sugar, yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… arrived promptly and were mostly consumed before I received my cup of Cinnamon's Signature roast coffee, and that was after my inquiring about it two times! (If it weren't for the terrific food, I'd give this review a 2.5 star rating- due to the long wait for seating AND for the coffee, and the fact that they'd run out of certain selections, such as their special Macadamia-nut cinnamon rolls.) Service was very friendly, though, and, once the food arrived, attentive. Was hoping to try their famous Guava pancakes, but all their pancakes, save their equally-famous Red velvet pancakes and the pumpkin-chocolate chip pancakes (one of their daily specials), are BUTTERMILK pancakes that are then topped by sweet fruit toppings that are laced w/ cornstarch and/or corn syrup (guava, blueberry, apple-cinnamon, etc.) The following were all of our very tasty selections! Friend's hubby's selection: Chinese omelet- shredded roasted chicken, char siu pork, egg fu yong vegetables (incl. crunchy bean sprouts!), oyster sauce-- DELICIOUS! yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… Friend's selection: Loco Moco w/ mushrooms and onions- choice of rice (white), hamburger patty, egg (over-easy), and brown gravy. yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… Couldn't try it due to the rice, egg, mushrooms, and the cornstarched gravy, but my friends have great tastes in food, and if they loved this dish, then it must've been very good! And she said that it's the best Loco Moco she's had yet on the islands... Red velvet pancakes: Very good! Great chocolate flavor, great pancake texture. Lovely cream cheese frosting! yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… My Pumpkin-chocolate chip pancakes, w/ custard topping, whip cream, and chocolate shavings-- another big winner, but would've been better w/ more chocolate chips! yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… Oh, and I tried Cinnamon's homemade honey butter yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… on these pancakes, and I really enjoyed the combination. (The honey butter was also good on the unfrosted cinnamon roll; however, I preferred plain butter and my personal bottle of 100% maple syrup on the roll.) yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… I'd definitely come back, and I wouldn't hesitate having the pumpkin-choc. chip pancakes, Chinese omelet, and local-grown papaya again! yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… Just be prepared for a long wait if dining here on the weekends and know that great food will be your just reward! :)

    (4)

  • Anna K.

    Who loves breakfast food? Anna does!! Who loves red velvet flavored things? Anna does!! Knowing these facts my cousin and I set out to Kailua to pop my Cinnamon's cherry. They serve breakfast and lunch items, such as omelets, pancakes, salads, sandwiches, and plate lunch items such as a loco moco, etc. Basically it's the best of both worlds in the eyes of me of course. I ordered the lox eggs benedict while my cousin ordered the veggie burger loco moco with mushrooms and onions. I really enjoyed my meal and my cousin's, since she gave me a part of it. However, I thought the gravy was slightly salty but it was tasty nonetheless. We also ordered the red velvet pancakes and oh my word, it was heavenly. I, now, know why they're so famous for it. I can't even say how wonderful it is because I won't be able to do it justice. I took the leftovers home and gave it to my brother and he loved it too. The wait can be long as I have been told but I went around noon and the wait was about 20 minutes. No biggie. There is a sign that says that they don't do takeouts on the weekend so brace yourself for the wait. If you're from town and feeling a little spontaneous, hop in your car and take a trip to the "country" side. (Ok please don't shank me by calling it "country". My friends who are from the Windward side love to call it "country" to separate it from town so go shank them if you please... or not.)

    (4)

  • M V.

    OK now I know why people rave about this place. Everything that you read in everyone else's reviews are true. This place is da bomb! Thanks Stephanie L for recommending this to me. ;-) I ordered the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict, my god-daughter ordered the Eggs Benedict omelet, and we split the Guava Chiffon Pancakes. I'm usually not a big fan of eggs benedict but OMG...the combination of the smokiness of the kalua pork with their out of this world hollandaise sauce was amazing! I was already full but I couldn't stop eating. Add the guava chiffon pancakes that were just light enough and sweet enough that you can't stop eating it either and you are in for a serious "broke da mouth" experience. People even if you're planning to stay down in the Waikiki area, it is totally worth driving up to Kailua town to Cinnamons.

    (4)

  • .Alan Y.

    There's something to love about a restaurant that serves breakfast for lunch. Cinnamon's is located in a weird retail building. You enter from an alcove and suddenly step into someone's plantation home, staffed by a Hawaiian auntie in a full mumu with flowers in her hair. Since this is a breakfast place, most of the dishes are either pancakes or eggs. As such, we ordered a fritatta, the red velvet pancakes, and the crab cakes benedict. The dishes did not disappoint. And I'm not even into eggs benedict! Eggs, crab and Hollandaise sauce is just a perfect combination. The red velvet pancakes, at first glance, seemed over-the-top, but after taking a few bites, I was convinced of the genius behind these griddle cakes. Cinnamon's is a solid choice for breakfast, or for lunch (as long as you are okay with eating breakfast). Thumbs up.

    (4)

  • Megan M.

    My favorite breakfast spot to hit up when I am back home. I love love the red velvet pancakes and kalua pork benedict. The place can get pretty busy but you can usually get seated within 20 minutes. Not bad. A return visit back home is never complete without Cinnamons.

    (5)

  • Kelly H.

    GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKES = droooooool... yes i drooled myself when I was about to eat these. And my drool spoke truths because this was AMAZING!!!! Probably better than the Red Velvet pancakes everyone raves about. 6 of us shared one order of the Red Velvet as an "appetizer" ish...This was really the way to go because the Red Velvet was WAYYY TOO sweet to each as a personal meal. In addition to these two pancakes, we split the Hawaiian Omelette, Baja Breakfast, and the french toast with mac nut butter. OMGOSH, I almost drooled again when I tried the mac nut butter. SO OISHIII!! =) Overall, this place is a great breakfast restaurant!!!! My friends and I came here after doing pillboxes one morning. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY AT BOOTS N KIMO, GO TO CINNAMON'S...DO IT!

    (5)

  • Dwayne Y.

    I am going to make this quick. The Red Velvet Pancakes could be the worst dish in the entire state! It was dry and has no flavor. It has no texture and it has no integrity. I tried to pick up a piece of the pancake and it literally fell apart. It could not hold it's form or shape. To make this worse, the white chocolate sauce was horrible. I think the McDonald's syrup is much better. I will say this though, the Portuguese Sausage was quite tasty. It was crispy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. There was a 30-40 minute wait. Luckily I only had to wait 1 minute since no one wanted to sit outside. I would not wait 1 second to eat the Red Velvet again. I was told that the Eggs Benedict and Guava Chiffon Pancakes are good though. but I am quite hesitant to go again due to the terrible Red Velvet Pancakes.

    (1)

  • Crystal W.

    The food is fabulous but really, the wait on a Saturday morning was painful and the place is by no means elegant. If they stepped up the furniture in the outdoor area and brought in more seating for people waiting for a table, that would really make a difference. I was with a party of four and it took an hour for us to get a table. Or should I say low-end patio set. Being that other folks in line are spread out everywhere, you truly have no idea how many are ahead of you. I'd not been here before so didn't even think to ask how long the wait would be and the staff didn't volunteer this information. If initial customer service and logistics were better handled, Cinnamon's would deserve 4 or 5 stars. My omelet was incredible, the pancakes are massive and fluffy and the coffee is great.

    (3)

  • Deanna B.

    Ate here the last day on Oahu. Got the Kalua Pig Eggs Benedict and a side of 1 guava pancake. Couldn't have eaten just guava pancakes...they are super sweet, but great guava flavor. YUMMMMMM and YUMMMMMM. Food was hot and came out quick, despite them being busy. I had heard a lot about this place and was glad i wasn't disappointed. Went on a weekday so not much of wait, but they were full. I hear on the weekend it is nothing to wait for over an hour and it is worth it. Can't wait to go back to Kailua and come here again.

    (5)

  • Monica A.

    Must try the kalua pork eggs benedict! So deliciously smokey and salty. Didn't get a chance to try anything else cause I had 2! Yummmm.

    (4)

  • Florence K.

    After a morning of hiking at pillboxes, and swimming at lanikai, you've got to be pretty hungry, and where do you kill hunger in kailua? A yummy breakfast at Cinnamons! When we first arrived, there was a crowd of people waiting outside! They told us the wait was about an hour, and we agreed to wait, I mean we WERE in kailua, and I've always wanted to check it out. So we decided to walk around the area, coming back 30 minutes later, finding out that our name had already been called. Say WHAATTTT? The hostess was sweet though, and gave us another table right away. Starting off with great service, was a +1 already! I really like that they don't make you wait longer than they say. So there were four of us, and we HAD to try everything. Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, Red Velvet Pancakes, Omelettes, Guava Chiffon Pancakes. Yes, I meant...everything. The Crab Cake Eggs Benedict was so amazing. The English muffin was perfectly toasted, with the egg being perfectly cooked. I didn't care for the Red Velvet Pancakes as much, as it just reminded me of eating Red Velvet cake, which I do love, just not for breakfast. However, the Guava Chiffon Pancakes was amazing. It melted in my mouth, and the sauce just complimented the pancakes perfectly. The omelette was okay, nothing too special. But yes, if you come here...definitely get the guava chiffon pancakes and crab cake eggs benedict. You won't regret it. Trust me. And what else is so great about Cinnamon's? Although they're so busy, the servers are so sweet. They try to make a little conversation while they're at your table. Great Service AND Great Food. God, my mouth is just watering as I'm thinking about this place. Come here to gain back all those calories you lost hiking and swimming!

    (5)

  • tae k.

    The red velvet pancakes were pretty tasty. They were fairly fluffy but a little on the dry side. This can be rectified on the spot with a little butter and more syrup (if you can't splurge a little in Hawaii, where can you, ya know). The eggs benedict, omelette and loco moco were had were satisfying. Expect some wait time as the place was quite busy.

    (3)

  • Bianca S.

    I've been coming here for a few years now, and the experience is amazing each time. Every time I bring someone new here, they say it's excellent and want to come back to try more things off the menu. It's pretty crowded a lot of times, but the wait time isn't that bad. The most I had to wait was half an hour and even when they say that, I usually get seated earlier or even right away. They have buzzers now too to let you know when your table is ready, which makes it even more convenient. All the workers are always nice and the waitresses are attentive to when I need my water glass refilled. The food is delicious no matter what you order (and I ordered many things off their menu!), the portion sizes are pretty big, and prices are very reasonable for what you get. Even the decor inside is cute. There's a little gazebo-looking thing in the middle of the dining area with lights and during Christmas, they have a nicely decorated tree up. First-timers should try their kalua pork benedict and red velvet pancakes or guava chiffon pancakes (since they're known for their pancakes). But honestly, you could close your eyes and point anywhere on the menu, order that, and you would leave feeling more than satisfied with your meal and experience here.

    (5)

  • Jon M.

    BOMB. I love a good breakfast spot and Cinnamon's is one of my favorites now. I got an eggs, ham, hashbrowns breakfast and split a small stack of pancakes with someone. We got the guava chaffon pancakes and they were really, really good. My only mistake was ordering ham instead of Portuguese sausage. I much would have preferred sausage I think. But the ham was good too. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was the hashbrowns. I think hashbrowns are a pretty key ingredient of a egg and meat breakfast plate but they were kind of chewy. Like they patted them into a cake, fried them up, and then they cooled down and got chewy before serving them. They weren't bad, I still ate them all, but they weren't very good either. Everything else was phenomenal though. Only downside is the wait, we called ahead to try and make reservations (have to have a group of 5 or more) but they said they wouldn't be needed. Got there an hour and a half later and it was packed, we definitely needed them. We waited about 45 minutes to an hour. So try to get a group together or just plan on waiting. They do have free coffee and water though while you wait. So it goes by pretty quick. The ambiance was kind of cool too. We sat out in a courtyard so it was nice that it was outdoors. I really like sitting outdoors for weekend brunches. But we paid inside at the counter afterward and inside there is more seating and it has a very eclectic kitsch feel to it. +Delicious breakfast foods -long wait

    (4)

  • Dee H.

    Food wasn't bad - a hit or miss really. Service was also a hit or miss. Cleanliness of the restaurant was questionable. Crab cake and eggs was GOOD and probably the best dish there. Portuguese sausage was very tasty as well. We also tried the Hawaiian omelette and corn with blueberry pancakes. Both of those dishes were MEH and could have done without. Tried the guava chiffon pancakes and those were pretty tasty. Pancakes were nice and fluffy but drenched in syrup! Just the way I like em. Cinnamon's did provide homemade macadamia nut butter for the pancakes and it was nice to try something different. Wish I could have taken some coconut syrup to go, as it was yummy as well. We really wanted to try their haupia blueberry pancakes but they were all out. Not a huge fan of cupcakes, especially red velvet so bypassed this item. 2/3 of their hostesses had an attitude like they have a stick up their butt. They all seemed like they were annoyed...lacking the aloha spirit. Our server however, was excellent. She was really friendly and provided great customer service. How clean this place is? Not sure I can say. But by the looks of the bathroom facilities, I vow not to use their restrooms again. Reaks of dogs or something? Although it is an older establishment, doesn't mean stop cleaning. The carpets have seen better days and grease stains are apparent. Overall Cinnamon's is a nice family restaurant with a variety of things to order. I'd most likely come back if in the Kailua area again to try additional dishes. But if given the choice, I would probably stick around my area and just head to Waikana coffee house since their service and prices are a little better. Plus they give unlimited pancakes (@Wailana)!

    (3)

  • Samantha Marie W.

    sister took my family here for brunch and I love the guava chiffon pancakes! love love LOVE their kalua pork eggs benedict would love to visit and recommend the next time we visit hawaii

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  • Diana N.

    I've heard from a ton of people how wonderful Cinnamon's is. Seeing the crowds of people waiting in line made me think this must be something really special. I think I hyped myself up too much. It started off on the right foot. I called in at 9:45 am to get a reservation for 6 at 10:15 am on a Friday morning. Stoked!!!! Apparently, you can make reservations for 5 or more but they want an hour advance notice. When we got there, our party wasn't complete yet so we waited just about 10 minutes before being seated. Service was warm, friendly, and prompt. I knew exactly what I wanted. Had to try all the yummy entrees all the other yelpers have raved about. So Guava Chiffon Pancakes, Red Velvet Pancakes, and Eggs benedict it was. Guava Chiffon Pancakes was my favorite. The sauce was sweet with a pinch of tanginess. Pancakes were light and fluffy. You can order them in stack of two or four for about 2.50 more. I admit even the short stack portions are large. The Red Velvet Pancakes were good, but I wasn't doing my normal happy dance when I'm in food heaven. Decided to get crab cakes Eggs benedict. The crab cakes were great...not so sure it belongs in between the egg and muffin. The egg itself was perfectly cooked...tiny bit runny..just the way I like it. The muffin was a bit too chewy...like rubber. I couldn't sink my teeth into all the layers like I normally like to. I had to eat it separately to enjoy it. All in all, it was meeehh. I sooo wanted to love it and have a go to spot to bring out of towners. I might just because I love the fact I can make reservations. But honestly...I'd rather go to Boots and Kimos for their pancakes. To be fair, you can't make reservations there. You guys even out I guess =) I'll eat here if I happen to be within a 5 mile radius...but I won't make the trek out here for it.

    (3)

  • Nick W.

    After all the hype, we decided to drive out to Cinnamon's. After waiting an hour and a half, we were finally seated. Thinking it was worth the wait, and with it now closer to lunch time, we were ready for some breakfast. One problem, they were out of HALF OF THEIR MENU ITEMS!!! No bacon. No eggs. Seriously? If you know you're going to be busy, stocking your kitchen with breakfast staples is a no-brainer. As if that wasn't ridiculous enough, they neglected to even put this on their board outside, or tell us when we were sitting there waiting. I'm sure if anyone had known, they wouldn't have waited at all. I'm sure they were aware of this too. Icing on the cake, waitress had an attitude problem, didn't come back to refill our waters, and what food we were able to order took forever to come back. Horrible, disappointing experience.

    (1)

  • Justin C.

    Comparing it to some of the other breakfast establishments in Kailua I have to give Cinnamon's the upper hand. Vast yet simple menu, options of indoor or outdoor seating and the abundance of new specials bring me back to Cinnamon's over the others. Last: Moco Loco, enough said.

    (5)

  • Jaimie M.

    YUM. That is what I can say about this place!! The Guava pancakes are a must!! Tasted the Red Velvet one too. My cousin had the Kalua pulled Pork Eggs Benedict and it looked amazing. I had a Loco Moco for the first time and I am glad it was here!! I added onions and mushrooms to mine. The portions were huge so I had a lot left over. I definitely would come back here again.

    (5)

  • J S.

    Would love to give a great review and would happily do so if I only had t ok consider food. However, never have I been treated so poorly by a business I'm trying to give my buisiness. First off let me say, I have been here before, I know they are busy, I know it is not uncommon to wait an hour or more for a table. No problem. What I am not used to is waiting 45 mins, having my electric buzzer die, asking for a replacement and an eta on a table and the &#*$ behind the counter looking at me like I'm a fool for asking, not even checking the number of names before mine and saying matter of factly, "well you cam in at 1030 and you would have been told it is and hour and half wait so I would assume you have an hour and a half wait." Thanks for the aloha! I will gladly come back and wait to enjoy thier delicious food In the future just please ensure your staff understand that thier waiting on CUSTOMERS not being inconvenienced by children.

    (1)

  • Melody C.

    Really enjoy their Farmer's omelet with homefries! NOT crazy about the wait on weekend mornings, wish they'd let you call ahead to get on the wait-list!

    (4)

  • Amy N.

    It's a good thing I've just now visited Cinnamon's or I'd surely be 25 pounds heavier. I'd heard about the long wait so I wasn't in a rush to try it out. How good could it be?? Um...pretty darn good! I went yesterday with a friend who is leaving the island so it was time to check it out. We went on a Friday morning around 9 am and waited about 30-40 minutes for a table for 5 people (2 adults and 3 kids). The seating inside looked like it may have been much nicer, but this is Hawaii....and it's breakfast....so we didn't care where we sat. We ended up at one of their outdoor tables. Didn't bother us at all. She'd been there before and highly recommended the red velvet pancakes. So I went for it. OH. MY. GOD! They were Heaven! I couldn't even finish them since they were so rich, but I REALLY wanted to! I wish I'd had room to taste her daughter's cinnamon roll because it looked amazing as well. I'd like to say I'll go back and review some other items for you in the future, but there is no way I'm going there and not ordering those pancakes again! I think a gym should set up shop right here. Think about it......put your name in at Cinnamon's, go work up a sweat at the gym for an hour while you wait, come back and enjoy a big pile of pancakes or cinnamon rolls guilt free! This is genius...someone make it happen!

    (5)

  • Aaron W.

    My parents and I split the Chinese omelet (w/home fries) and Cinnamon's famous Guava Chiffon pancakes. The omelet was well-cooked, and I enjoyed the bean sprouts and other veggies in there. The right amount of shredded chicken and char siu pork. The home fries were a huge hit...nicely seasoned and cooked. The pancakes were light and fluffy, and the guava sauce/glaze is delicious. I thought there was too much of that sauce poured over the pancakes, but hey, I'll just ask for it on the side next time. A great place to dine in. There are a lot of tables here, so even though there was a bit of a line, we were still seated within 10-15 minutes. I'm a huge fan of Cinnamon's and plan to return on my next vacation to Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Rhea B.

    I've been here a few times, and I honestly don't understand the hype. Maybe I'm ordering the wrong food? I keep trying different things but, I've never had anything to rave about. It's just...okay. Red velvet pancakes? It's a'ight. Guava chiffon pancakes? A'ight. Crabcakes eggs benedict? A'ight. Fried rice? A'ight. A lot of people that I know, love this place. They will wait over an hour to eat here. It just hasn't lived up to the hype for me. The thing I really like about this place, is that it's very "homey". It definitely embodies the Kailua town essence that I love. Oh and, I absolutely love their coffee. That deserves at least 3 stars, 'cause I love coffee. Service is usually pretty good. Today? Not so much. We were a small party of three, and we had to flag our waitress down for everything, even to take our order. And, hello ~ coffee? I'm not gonna complain too much about it, because I've been happy with their service in the past. All in all, I give it 3 stars. Maybe if I lower your expectations of the place, you'll love it that much more when you try it.

    (3)

  • Obichang O.

    My girlfriend and I had a late breakfast at Cinnamon's on a Wednesday about 11am. Seating was plentiful and there was a plethora of staff, so no wait for a table and service was very prompt. Cinnamon's has beautiful ambiance - simple with a traditional feel about it. The two-seat tables are a little small especially with the large number of condiments that are pre-set. Our server was excellent: friendly, accommodating of requests, quick with suggestions when asked, and frequently coming back to make sure we were okay. The iced tea refills came as quickly as I was finished with them and the food - for being freshly prepared with local real, local ingredients - was very quick. We had the red velvet pancakes, the farmer's omelette with a biscuit and brown rice, and a half-order of eggs benedict with potatoes. The pancakes were hands-down the best we've ever had: light but rich, flavorful, and the white chocolate coating was delightful. The omelette was equally delicious - eggs thick and bursting with ham and crisp bacon, thick-cut potatoes, and a variety of fresh vegetables. The eggs benedict was probably the best I've had - great texture, the bread wasn't soppy, the flavors really stood out but weren't heavy like they can be sometimes, and the accompanying potatoes were thick-cut, rich in flavor, and plentiful. Even the brown rice was soft yet sticky and the biscuit was freshly baked, flaky and rich with butter flavor. In comparison with other renown breakfast establishments like Yogurstory or Eggs 'n Things, I would vote Cinnamon's the best for sure. Perhaps the only drawback was the paid parking, but we saved 15% on our bill with the ID card and for the both of us and our hearty post-gym appetites, we spent less than $30. I highly recommend Cinnamon's, although if you choose to go on the weekends, expect waits up to 1 hour. That being said, well worth the drive from town and a definite must-eat.

    (5)

  • Candice C.

    Cinnamon's is known for its quality ingredients. The food is gourmet in a casual environment. I love the atmosphere. Definitely worth the wait. It is more than just your typical breakfast place.

    (5)

  • Natalie J.

    I was surprised that this place got as much 5 star reviews as it did. I think it's a little overrated and well, really, it's a localized Ihop. First things first, you get there, it's kind of bizarre, there's seating outside and if it's your first time, you wander a little before you find the hostess podium. The big sign right in the entrance of this little shopping center makes it seem like you're walking into the restaurant, but really you're walking into the shopping . . . . what would you call it, a lobby? Anyways . . . Just like Outback, if there is a waiting period, you get a little contraption to hold on to that buzzes when your table is ready. That was nice as we could walk around and browse the little shops across the restaurant. The wait wasn't too long, and that was nice as well. When our table was ready, it was pretty filthy. As though they did a fast swipe of the table over onto the chairs. The chairs had food all in the crevices and looked like it didn't really get cleaned at all. My son had spilled water on the table, and when we wiped it up, the napkins were really brown and greasy. Um, ew. However, we had heard that this place was so awesome for breakfast, so we stayed anyway. They could use to update their decor, and maybe just renovate the whole place. Its got this odd country thing going, with a gazebo inside that has chairs and tables. If you took that out, you could probably seat a lot more people inside. The fake plants that lined the walls looked like they've never been dusted as they all had a brown tinge. The place could definitely use some sprucing up, the color palette in there doesn't make for a warm dining experience. Its quite dingy feeling. The ambiance is that of a pancake house. Not too loud, not quiet either, family oriented, and very local. Our waitress was very sweet, but kind of left us hanging some in between. Here's what we ordered. Red Velvet pancakes and crab cakes egg benedict. To say the least, the red velvet pancakes are overrated. Their color and flavor tells me that it's cake mix from a box. Doesn't taste home made at all, and I've had some good red velvet pancakes at various places. This was good but highly doubt it's home-made. The crab cakes were good. They weren't skimpy at all. Nice sized medallions but taste was so-so. The english muffins they were on were quite chewy, like they weren't cooked through. The hollandaise sauce . . . was a great disappointment. Tasted like a whole lotta mustard and egg. Not a whole lot like hollandaise sauce. The hash browns that came with it were your run of the mill frozen hash browns thrown in a fryer. Nothing great about it. Here's what I really didn't like. We got our check and got up to pay. While standing in line, some staff members come out and the manager and his staff stand in the entrance/exit discussing schedules and pre-shift things and other personal things like, "so what you going party tonight?". Um, hello, I'm trying to pass here? Get the hell out of the way! I know this isn't a five star restaurant, but it seems like up front, they had the staff from the movie Waiting. All in all, I wasn't really impressed. It was good, but nothing spectacular. Definitely not worth waiting for, in my opinion. We flew in from another island, got our car rental went to my sons doctor appt and then we drove all the way out there to eat. By the time we got there it was after 12p. Should've just went to Ihop.

    (2)

  • Hannah M.

    I have been here twice, once for breakfast and oncr for lunch. Breakfast was great, I had the farmer's omelette and my mom had the basil pesto frittata when we went the first time. We loved the food and the coffee was decent. However, when I went the second time with my husband we were both severely disappointed. I got the rueben sandwich with cole slaw and he got the sandwich of the day with soup (tuna salad and clam chowder). The rueben was OK, the meat was almost impossible to chew though (gross). My husband hated the soup and sandwich combo. His exact words "it tastes like they slapped plain tuna on a couple pieces of white bread and paired it with cambels clam chowder". Lunch was a definite waste of money, but no wait. Breakfast was worth it, but the wait was an hour. I recommend going for breakfast on a weekday when there will be a shorter wait, but it is NOT worth it for lunch or anytime on a weekend. I might want to go back for the omelette, but my husband doesn't at all.

    (3)

  • Jan K.

    Been here 4 times now. Not really understanding the "4-5 star" reviews. I've had the skillet which had meat that was cooked more than twice and rock hard. I've had the Benedict which had eggs that were completely cooked to hell and back. I've had the pancakes which are decent. And I've had the fried rice omelette... Again with meat that has been cooked over and over and over again.. And then used. I ask the waitress if the meals have white onions in them. They reply yes so I ask them to remove it. They say ok. But apparently I'm not specific enough to ask if white onions are used in their home fried potatoes (which they are) and I get a gigantic plate of potatoes with white onions. I feel that the staff should have at least warned me since I asked that question before I order all my meals as I HATE white onions.. Way too strong for my taste... I think after 4 tries.. I'm tapped out on this place.

    (3)

  • S Y.

    I blame Hawaii for makin me fall in love with pancakes all over again, now that I'm back home I am in t-r-o-u-b-l-e! I've tried B&K's mac nut pancakes, Eggs n' Things' pineapple with mac nut pancakes and now Cinnamon's Guava Chiffon pancakes... The 2-stack was perfect for me, sauce on the side - just in case the pancakes were too dry or cakey, and the guava too rich. This was not the case. The guava was a nice, sweet glaze for the fluffy pancakes. The skillet was just right! House potatoes, and chose my favorite, Portuguese sausage, an over medium egg, mushrooms, bell peppers, jalapenos and cheese was a great way to fill me up for the morning. For coming in half an hour before opening on a Saturday morning, I told myself this place better be good or else I'm walkin out and headed to Boots & Kimos! Happy to say, none of that was needed!

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  • Eddie W.

    What is that place across the way with the banana macadamia nut pancackes? Sooooo overrated. Come here instead! Cinnamon's has the best breakfast in kailua! Come for the red velvet pancakes: ooh so good. Also ordered the combination crabcake and kalua pork eggs benedict. The sweetness of the hollandaise mixed with the saltiness of the kalua pork hits every taste bud in your mouth! The crabcake eggs benedict is on the same level as the kalua pork one. OMG! I need a pillow now... Gonna head to lanikai and lounge on the beach now.

    (5)

  • Van T.

    Had the Loco Moco which was great, the Red Velvet pancakes was very mouthwatering as well! Only thing I have to complain is that they need to employ more waitresses/waiters to help out, and serve juice in bigger cups for almost 3 bucks for a dinky cup we should at least get a refill

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  • Tere C.

    Disappointed with the eggs benedict. Had the traditional. Taste was good but amount of ham was small & when asked the response was told that was the normal serving and would we like to order side order which we declined. Eggs had to be small because they hardly had any whites to them. Will not be back again after seeing that all other breakfast orders were pretty generous & cost of Benedict's should have given your money's worth. Was our third chance to see if they improved.

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  • J W.

    I wish the wait wasn't so long every time I go. But the food ends up being worth the wait, every time.

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  • Caryn W.

    My fiancée had heard about this place from his friends and had been wanting to try the red velvet pancakes. From the reviews in yelp, we understood the wait on a weekend would be pretty long, so we planned to wake up early to get to the restaurant around the time it opened. Of course we ended up sleeping in, so we didn't follow through with our plan, but we did still end up going after calling around 8:30; we were told the wait was around 5 minutes. We made the trek across the H3 all the way to Kailua. Thank goodness for GPS because otherwise we prob wouldn't have been able to find the place. Fortunately the wait wasn't too long and we were seated within 10 minutes of getting there. Server came quickly and was very pleasant. While taking a survey of what people were eating, we could tell the portions were a good size and we could share. We ended up getting a full order of the red velvet pancakes and one of the omelet specials of the day. Now let me say I'm not a big breakfast fan, so I wasn't really expecting much, BUT this was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had! The pancakes tasted excellent with the coconut syrup and the omelet had a great mix of fried rice, different kinds of meats, and cheese. I think everything including tip came out around $25. We will definitely be returning on another day to eat here. I think it's made me a believer in breakfast again.

    (5)

  • Lauren G.

    Cinnamon's is by far one of the best options around Kailua for breakfast.. maybe even the whole island. You can't go wrong with Red Velvet Pancakes.. and their eggs benedict is phenomenal (I especially love the Lox and Crab Cake Eggs Benedict). There's usually always a wait, but you never wait very long and the servers always do a fab job keeping your coffee refreshed. I'd definitely like to try their lunch menu sometime.. I just can't ever seem to be able to pass on breakfast!

    (4)

  • Laurie P.

    I love this restaurant, it is our go to brunch spot on the Windward side. Spend the morning gorging yourself on delicious food, spend the afternoon tanning it out at Pyramid Rock or Lanikai. They take reservations, which is something I highly suggest if you plan on going on the weekend. We have always taken tables that were outside but they have a large indoor seating area. I always go for the Hawaiian omelette or the loco moco, as my carb I always ALWAYS get a red velvet pancake. The Hawaiian omelette sounds super weird, but is basically lau lau in omelette form. What is lau lau? Steamed taro leaves (basically taste like creamed spinach), butterfish (which lives up to its name is very butter tasty, but comes in small chunks and has the consistency of the egg so you can't really tell you are eating fish), kailua pork, tomatoes, and onions. SOOO ONO! Somehow it just works. Also you can order a half sized omelette instead of the standard 3 egg omelette. Half size is more than enough to fill up considering I love having the red velvet pancakes. The red velvet pancakes are like dessert for breakfast, like someone went, "I really want red velvet cake right now, but i don't want to wait for it bake! Screw it! I'm throwing it on the griddle!" The loco moco is one of the best on island and is a belly bomb, so be prepared to go into a food coma when done. I have also recently discovered the cinammon buns. So buttery and delicious, definitely get a small to share with the table. I will say service can be slow and inattentive depending on the day that you go.

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  • Christine B.

    I want to say I love Cinnamon's because the food is tasty. Red velvet pancakes are delish and they have amazing coffee. BUT... The second time I ate here there was lipstick on my coffee mug. Ok. She brought me a new mug, no problem. Later, I asked for a refill on my coffee. She refilled it and there was a bug in it! Seriously??? Ugh. I told the server and she just brought me a new one. Didn't comp any of it. Just said sorry. Kinda makes me want to never return.

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  • A I.

    Guava Chiffon Pancakes are soooo good! A must try! My husband ordered the corned beef hash and I ordered the Kalua Pork Benedict and they were both delicious.

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  • Janell N.

    RED VELVET PANCAKES?! Yum! I felt like I was biting into a red velvet cake. I came here with my boyfriend and his family after a Saturday morning sunrise hike. Luckily, we got there at 7:30 and our party of 7 was seated immediately. I suggest getting there early since by the time we got our food there was already a line of hungry families waiting. I ordered the half order of eggs benedict and home fries. It was the perfect size and delicious. My boyfriend ordered the farmer's omelette and upgraded his pancakes to the red velvet. He enjoyed it but wished he ordered it "local style" so the ingredients would be mixed into the egg. We shared his upgraded pancakes and it was more than enough. This was our second time here and it was much better than the first. The first time we came at around 9:30 on a Sat and had to wait 40 minutes...bad news for someone who gets grumpy when she's hungry. I ordered the guava chiffon pancakes with the sauce on the side. It was okay, but not as good as I expected. I will stick to the red velvet. Remember to get there early and bring coins for the parking meter.

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  • Evan A.

    Came here with my family before I left home. My mom raved about it so I was ready to see what type of breakfast Hawaii could offer. The menu is pretty big but nothing too crazy. Pretty standard breakfast things other than "Hawaiianish" touches eg. the Guava Pancakes and dishes with Kalua Pig. The problem: I wanted to get the Baja Breakfast with the eggs on a separate plate (I'm a very picky eater). I knew that the kitchen would have to make 4 separate plates with different condiments for the mexican style breakfast but I have a weird thing about eggs and them touching other foods. The waitress explained that it would be 4 separate plates as I assumed. She hinted not to do it although I was adamant that I did want all separate plates. I felt guilty and ordered something else due to her attitude about bringing too many plates. The S.A.N.D was boring. Nothing special. I should have taken time to look at the specials which seemed good but I felt rushed and was already annoyed at out waitress. Sorry Cinnamon's. Everyone enjoyed their meal but me, mostly due to the rude waitress. O well.

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  • Casey A.

    The Patty Melt for lunch REALLY surprised me - pretty good stuff! Still, stick to the breakfast.

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  • Scott K.

    This place is amazing! Everything I've had on the menu has been nothing short of delicious. They are famous for their Red Velvet Pancakes, which are a must try. All of their Skillet breakfasts are excellent and their Eggs Benedict are the best I've ever I had. All of their portions are huge. A must go to for any resident or visitor. Be prepared for a slight wait, they are very popular, usually never longer than a half hour. They do take reservations now.

    (5)

  • Steve A.

    Wow. If I could I would rate them 1000. This is my favorite place to eat breakfast although they are open for lunch and dinner as well. I usually always eat the carrot pancakes with the cream cheese topping and the home fries topped with cheese. The servers for the most part have been there for years and the manager, Carsie, is always a pleasure to be around.

    (5)

  • Sandra S.

    Yes, I've waited three hours before to eat breakfast here. Yes, I prefer their crabcake eggs benedict (add spinach & tomato!) to any I've had on the east coast. Or the west coast. Or any coast. And yes, I will eat here over and over and over again. Hands down my favorite place to eat breakfast in Oahu. It is SO good. My husband's favorite are the Red Velvet Pancakes. I get the Crabcake Eggs Benedict (double portion). We both share with our 5-year old son, who ~devours~ everything. My mom got the Chinese omelet when she came to visit, and loved it. My sister got an omelet, and loved it. Everyone we've ever brought to Cinnamon's has loved it. Decor isn't awesome. If you sit "outside" the restaurant, you're going to sit under a tent or umbrella in a courtyard surrounded by a few shops. Inside decor is a little outdated, but comfortable. Lines are always long, especially on the weekend, and they don't do carryout on Sundays. Service is good, and everyone has always been very friendly. Its not a fancy place, but let me tell you, they invest in what truly counts - the food! Its AMAZING!

    (5)

  • Allan H.

    Although the price is a little steep for the environment you're in and th

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  • Sarah K.

    Guava pancakes. I don't even like pancakes and I ate the whole thing. There was a long wait but it's pretty much expected on a weekend morning

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  • helen s.

    Everything I tried was alright. Nothing really stood out. The red velvet pancakes were probably the best out of the 4 dishes we were. Second would be the pork eggs benedict. I thought the omelette and loco moco could have been a lot better. Long wait and a satisfactory meal.

    (3)

  • Aaron K.

    Food: 4/5 Price: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Organization: 5/5 Layout: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 So I just finished eating here after hearing so much about it and reading the Yelp reviews that I am going to say that it is definitely one of the best places I have eaten so far for breakfast! Because I want to jump straight to the food section, I am going to say this much about the other areas: service and organization were smooth and friendly. Talked with the manager a little and he was amazingly welcoming and had a great sense of humor. The layout was simple and to me, homely. Dine in or out, but if you dine in, there are tables outlining the walls and in the center of the main area, a carousel-type area which we got to sit in and dine. Christmas decorations were still up but didn't really care about that though they might want to change it according to the season or holiday. Still, a very cheerful atmosphere. Was there for the food though. Overall service was average and friendly, but they could definitely use more attentiveness to make sure everything was running smoothly. Otherwise, they covered the basics. Now onto the food!!! Crab Cake Eggs Benedict (1/2 order $10.25): So amazingly good! First time ever having eggs benedict and must say that I am a fan. The egg was nicely good, no burning though the bread was a bit dry. Nothing some ketchup couldn't cure, though I drown most of my food in ketchup because I love it! The crab cakes weren't that bad either. Could have been hotter on the inside but thankfully they weren't mushy. I chose hash browns rather than fries. It was more like a hash brown cake/slice which was a bit rough. Doing them a bit less structured would definitely make them easier to eat that way the edges don't get singed. Papaya (market price was $2.50) Watermelon papaya! So amazingly sweet and juicy! Enough said about that. Definite must have. Start of A Nice Day (S.A.N.D. $7.25 but you can substitute the pancakes with your choice of the Island's Best Pancakes instead of buttermilk and I highly recommend that option since it's only $2 more): Comes with two pancakes, one egg, and choice of bacon, ham, or sausage. Guava Chiffon ($6.25 for 2 but recommend getting it with S.A.N.D.): It literally melted in the mouth with the syrup! The pancake is good by itself (seems nearly like a buttermilk pancake) but it's the syrup that makes it amazing! OMG!!!! Loves it! Red Velvet ($6.25 for 2 but again, recommend getting it in the S.A.N.D. combo): This is a definite must try! It's drizzled with white chocolate topping and just tastes amazing. Melts in your mouth, not in your hand status. I don't know how they created this but I want the recipe! For the quality of the ingredients used, the pricing is worth it. Going to start this place out at a 4-star because I am definitely a fan but I intend on going back to experience the other dishes. You do have to find street parking (meters are currently 20 minutes for a quarter) but we found it no problem. Next is going to be an update on their Sandwiches and Potpourri selections. Must try experience!

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  • Kate C.

    Cinnamon's is one of my favorite ways to kick off an awesome day in Kailua. Every one of my visits (about 10 thus far) have been relaxing and the food has always been delicious. Although I always see tourists there when I go, it reminds me of a diner in my hometown that the locals always went to because it was cheap and tasty! I usually always come with a group, so I've only ever sat outside and let me tell ya ... I wouldn't have it any other way! Life doesn't get much better than sitting on the lanai with a group of friends and a delicious breakfast. And don't forget the coffee! I dream about ther diner worthy coffee! This ain't Starbucks, folks! Just a straight cup a joe! As for the food, my favorites are SAND (start of a nice day) and the build your own omlet. Yum!

    (4)

  • Jerrene T.

    Last weekend, my husband woke me up early (4:30 AM) for his 8K Lanikai race. Kent and I were still trying to shake ourselves awake when we ventured out to Lanikai. Lary ran as fast as he could and got a personal best time! I think he was just worried about us so he ran really quickly! GO TEAM LARY! Anyway, he got done at a little after 8 AM so we ventured out to try this place... Last year we tried Boots & Kimo's and that was a big disappointment... too much hype and nothing to justify the wait or the price. This year we decided Cinnamon's would be Lary's victory meal. After all, who could turn down the thought of red velvet pancakes? Got here at around 8:30 after we finally found this place... look for a bunch of people waiting outside and you've found it. They said the wait was around 20 minutes and we ended up waiting like ten minutes. We got to sit down and people watch... and no, I didn't go up to a table and stare at their food. I'm not rude... sheesh! We were quickly seated inside and so we both knew what we'd order. I tried the eggs benedict with crabcake and Lary got the red velvet pancakes with the Start of a Nice Day (SAND). I think we didn't know what to expect so we just dug in when we got our food. It was good but nothing SPECTACULAR. The red velvet pancakes were too sweet for me and the crabcakes benedict was just alright. It was huge if anything. The home fries (not like the mainland country home fries) were delicious though. They were packed with flavor. I must admit though that their iced coffee is a good deal and very delicious! They were quick with the water refills but not so much the coffee ones. People next to us (a couple just like us) got twice the amount of food we did... I don't know how they were going to put it all away since we had a lot of food leftover because we were stuffed after eating half of our food. I will say they have friendly staff... everyone greeted us and smiled politely. The staff was fairly easy to flag down too. I think I'd go here just once for the experience but if there's a crazy long wait, count me out.

    (4)

  • Helene W.

    It's A-OK just because of how cute it is inside, plus the coffee is great and the service is even better. I ordered a chicken cashew sandwich and it was so-so. The sandwich was topped with melted cheese, the chicken came from a can, and it was extremely salty. I'll be back one day for breakfast instead of lunch. The breakfast items looked much better than my salty sandwich!! I hope next time I'll have a good breakfast!

    (3)

  • Binnie N.

    Service is bad, wait is long, food is cold and gross

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  • Leah Y.

    Cinnamon's, I love you. If you weren't always so crowded I would come and show you how much I love you more often. If you have never been to Cinnamon's then your breakfast life is not complete. Their pancakes are AMAZING. I have tried every kind on the menu as well as a few of the daily special pancakes so you gotta trust me on this. Guava chiffon, cinnamon apple, liliko'i-strawberry and RED VELVET just to name a few. Their eggs benedicts are also mind-blowingly good. You can't go wrong with a combination of one crabcake and one kalua pig. If you like omelettes, the Hawaiian omelette will satisfy all of your omelette desires with it's marriage of kalua pig, lu'au leaves, butterfish, diced tomatoes and green onions. Chances are you will have to wait to experience all of this deliciousness but once you are seated you will be given service with a smile. I always feel right at home at Cinnamon's with their stick to your ribs comfort food and friendly atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Annie K.

    First time at Cinnamon's and will not be the last. Guava pancakes were just a delight. If you love guava, you will enjoy it. Kalua pork eggs benedict was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! My tummy was happy. I'm planning to go back again next week.

    (5)

  • Kate R.

    Cinnamon's is fabulous. There's often a wait to get in, but it's there for a reason - the food is great. I love their crabcake eggs benedict, their crabcakes and eggs, red velvet pancakes, and their special omelet (when they have it on special) with fried rice and oyster sauce. Delicious!

    (5)

  • Luna C.

    Quick service and great food, but expect a wait!

    (5)

  • Wendy C.

    SO GOOD! My friend moved to Oahu 9 years ago and when suggested we go here to catch up. It did not dissappoint. The wait was a bit long but was worth it. I'm a big fan of egg benedicts and anything guava and had trouble deciding between the kalua pork benedict and the guava chiffon pancakes raved about all over yelp. I was so happy to see that I could get a half order of each (though obviously a bit more expensive than ordering a full order of either but I was only going to make it to Cinnamons once on my trip). I loved both so much i polished off both - though struggled a bit as portion were huge.

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  • Joe H.

    Maybe we ordered the wrong things. I know the other Yelpers love this place... including my friend Cy C. (the apparent king of yelp) based on whose recommendation I stopped in, but I left somewhat disappointed. Maybe he built my expectations too high. The atmosphere was actually pretty laid back and the service was friendly and helpful. There was a crazy balloon guy who made our children a fancy octopus... but he seemed a little out of it. It was interesting though. The disappointment came with the food. I ordered the Loco Moco with onions and mushrooms and it was a little too garlicy. My wife and daughter were pleased with the pancakces and french toast, but not overly so. We brought a friend who was returning to the islands for a visit, and it worked out well as we were able to talk story very comfortably there. We'll have to try one of the other famous breakfast places in Kailua next time.

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  • Graham W.

    Was turned onto this place because its supposed to be an alternative to Boots & Kimos.. well let me say its not, the food was MEH, but i was so turned off by the fact i was dinning on plastic lawn furniture that was on the verge of collapsing, with plastic tables that have cheap ratted table covers, and the fact that i was dinning in the middle of indoor plaza business type of building, with pigeons eating the left overs from the table that just left next to us, unsanitary. Food, MEH.. ooh(sarcasm) stack of red velvet pancakes with a whopping tablespoon of their filling inside? also had crabcake benedict, the hottest thing on the plate was the english muffin?? i mean how do you do that? but hey who am i , if you love this place please eat there, I'm not a fan.

    (2)

  • Sara H.

    This place is ridiculous! I've tried to go a few different times and was always deterred by the long wait. Hey when I want my breakfast, I want it now! :P I finally figured out that I needed to go RIGHT when they opened! After a long night on call at the hospital I made the trek over to Cinnamons and arrived around 645 AM. We were there not 5 minutes before a crowd started gathering! When they finally opened at 7 AM we were lucky to snag a table. The menu is pretty expansive but the guava chiffon pancakes were a must-try for us. I also got the corned beef hash and my co-diner got a crab Benedict. The food was all super good. The pancakes were a little sweet for my liking but everything else was awesome especially the Benedict!! Parking is ample and prices are decent. The crazy wait is the only thing that docks this place a star for me but it's popular for a good reason!! :)

    (4)

  • Isaiah K.

    Best pancakes! Red velvet!

    (5)

  • Becky G.

    Five us went there for Sunday Brunch. The wait was over an hour. While I was up checking on where we were on the list, someone came up and said they had reservations. Here on Yelp, it says Reservations: No. It turns out, that they will take reservations for parties of 5 or more. If only I had known . . . . . But, free coffee while you wait, so that was good. The service was friendly and fast. They do NOT serve lunch items on Sunday and one of our party wanted a salad. No can do. Maybe an insert or something in the menu? No more complaints. The food was good to great. I'll get a lot of people together next time so I can have reservations. We got a small order of red velvet pancakes for the table. Delicious. I did not think I would like them, as I am not a red velvet cake girl. But, YUM! I ordered the crab cake benedict. Not the best crab cake I've ever had, but tasty. I asked if I could have a slice of canadian bacon and they gave it to me. Overall, I would not wait an hour again for their breakfast but I will go back with a large party.

    (4)

  • Shaun F.

    My wife and I visited Cinnamon's based on yelp reviews. If you don't want to wait in line just be smart and go early. We had no wait at all. The staff could not have been any nicer. Don't sit on the patio if you mind birds flying around. This is definitely a casual place. Most importantly the food was good. I had the mahi mahi eggs Benedict- sauce was perfect with just enough acid and the fish was not over-cooked. Yum. My wife had some Mexican style omelet, which was also very good. Be sure to get a cinnamon and macadamia nut roll!

    (5)

  • Cara M.

    This morning was my third time eating at Cinnamons and it was the best experience so far. The first time, I got the Guava Chiffon Pancakes, which I liked, but I wished that I had gotten more ice cream for the extra $1.75. It was just a tiny, tiny scoop :( My bf got the Red Velvet Pancakes. He said they were good but a little too sweet for his taste, so he says that they might not be for everyone! The second time I got the Chinese Omelette and my bf got the Sweet Bread Ham and Cheese Sandwich. I loved the omelette at the start, but maybe there was too much char siu, so by the time I was halfway through, I was getting tired of the taste. This morning I got the Sweet Bread Ham and Cheese Sandwich, and it was great! It comes with a choice of french fries, cole slaw, or baked beans. Get the baked beans!! They come in this little cup with cheese on top and it was just really good. The sandwich had thick slices of ham and melted cheese. Perfect for brunch! My bf got the same thing :) The servers are always in a good mood! Our waitress today brought our food out fairly quickly and she filled our waters before they got empty :D Great service compared to other breakfast places I've been to. The only thing is that the atmosphere of the restaurant is inconsistent. There is a mixed atmosphere with the outside setup that looks like your neighbor's backyard party, the inside old fashioned gazebo area, and the cafe style close to the register. Cinnamon's is not the best for ambience, but for food, it's pretty good!

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  • Katrina P.

    guava. pancakes.

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  • Paige F.

    This place was like the IHop of Hawaii. We did not enjoy it at all. First of all the wait is way too long. Then we were surrounded by three families with screaming children. It was complete sensory overload, with very sub standard food. My cinnamon roll was dry. If you are going to have bad food and atmosphere you should at least serve mimosas. The only thing good about this place was that our server was very sweet.

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  • Constance J.

    I prefer Cinnamon's to Boots and Kimos. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, but there is still a wait. We tried the frittata, kalua pork benedict and red velvet pancakes. All the dishes were amazing. Pork was good although the egg was a bit over cooked. Frittata was packed with flavor. Pancakes tasted just like a red velvet cupcake but flat. I would definitely like to try some other things on their menu.

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  • Jessica N.

    Let me start by saying I'm not even a breakfast person, but I loved breakfast at Cinnamon's! I had the smaller portion Hawaiian omelet (it had kahlua pork and lau lau leaves) and used the $2 I saved to upgrade my pancakes to red velvet (beyond delicious...so fluffy!) I enjoyed a full breakfast and had plenty of leftovers to snack on throughout the day. Hooray!

    (5)

  • Cat K.

    We actually stumbled upon this restaurant by accident while we were hunting down antique and thrift stores in Kailua. We had just eaten a few hours ago at Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet, but when my husband picked up a takeout menu and I saw red velvet pancakes on it, I figured there was still room for a little more food. We got there about 15 minutes before closing on a Friday, which appears to be slow time here. This place can get crazy-busy on the weekend! How do I know? Because we came back again the next day and there was a 45-minute wait and I hear it's even longer on Sundays. Getting back to the food, we ordered kalua pig eggs benedict (this is seriously genius) and a short stack of red velvet pancakes. Maybe I'm biased since I love eggs benedict and red velvet cake, but I really enjoyed both. The hollandaise sauce was exactly how hollandaise should be, buttery with a hint of citrus. At first I wasn't sure if I cared for the consistency of the pancakes. They're soft, fluffy, and fall apart easily, almost like cake. But when I hit the cream cheese layer between the pancakes it was all over for me. So good! The next day we ordered a macadamia cinnamon bun, which was okay, but it didn't make up for the pumpin crunch pancakes that they ran out of. We tried the crab cake eggs benedict, which I enjoyed but not as much as the kalua pig benedict. We also tried one of the daily specials, which was fried poke loco moco with macaroni salad. Yum! Between Boots & Kimo's and Cinnamon's, I'm tempted to move to Kailua. If there were more surf breaks out there it would be a done deal.

    (4)

  • Melissa G.

    Drove over from Waikiki for breakfast. Got here at 7:30 and already a 15 minute wait. I had corned beef hash (made in house) and hubby had crab cake Benedict. Both good, but not blow your socks off. Nice service, but on island time (ie, slow). Great for families-casual, easy going, and lots of choices.

    (3)

  • Keala P.

    + really cute restaurant, especially the little porch/house thingy in the middle of the restaurant (hard to explain haha) + pretty short wait, i waited about 10 mins + guava pancakes are of course very popular, and they're pretty good + the fried potatoes

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  • Chris K.

    After the lengthy wait we enjoyed awesome red velvet pancakes. The pancakes are large enough to share! Also tried the pumpkin pancakes...delicious:)

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  • Conrad G.

    What did we order? 1 Portugese Sausage with 2 Over Easy Eggs and Brow Rice 1 Hawaiin Omelettes 1 Farmers Omelettes 1 Short Stack Guava Chiffon Pancakes How was the taste on a scale from 1 through 5? 3 How was the service on a scale from 1 through 5? 3 Did we feel it was worth the price? Yes Will we visit Cinnamon's Restaurant in the future? Yes

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  • Dj M.

    Portuguese Bean soup, Red Velvet pancakes & Mango Chiffon pancakes, topped off with their own coffee blend! Winner!!!

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  • Hauoli S.

    Love Cinnamon's....being going there since they opened back when I was 5 years old! Lol The food is great, great people, great place to eat! Great selection for breakfast & brunch. The food is always good....so you may take some time reviewing the menu. Try it out for yourself...you won't be disappointed! :)

    (5)

  • Cy C.

    What Kailua town is the king of breakfast!! Kind of sad I have to drive on the H3 to the windward side to get some good breakfast. Well Kailua has 3 great places for breakfast Boots and Kimo, Moke's and Cinnamon's. Boots and Kimo is like the Matsumoto's of Shave Ice and Moke's is the upincoming place to be. Cinnamon's I guess is in between. Well they have been around for 25 years ( I think they just had their 25th anniversay). So I guess its been a local favorite for awhile. I've actually been here before but actually walked away thinking this place wasn't that great. YELP once again has brought me back to a unfamiliar place, on the day of the tsunami. I looked at the menu and the first thing that caught my eye was red velvet pancakes. We didn't get red velvet pancakes but we got guava chiffon pancakes. Pancakes were nice and fluffy but the guave sauce on the pancakes was a little sweet. I also ordered the crab cake benedict. Since I ordered the pancakes to share I only ordered the half order. Why!!!! I wish I ordered the full order because I loved it. I don't normally order eggs benedict, so was reluctant but YELP said and I love crab cake. Let me just say the hollandaise sauce wasn't to heavy and the crab cakes were delicious. You can taste the crab, I hate when all you taste is breading. There was a line when we arrived which I anticipated since it was the day of the tsunami and most people had the day off. Its a huge place so a lot of seating indoors or outdoors on the lanai. So we didn't wait that long. The staff seemed busy always running around but had time to check on us. Its located in the heart of Kailua opposite of Boots and Kimo close to Mokes. There is a parking lot of metered parking or you can find street parking. So to summarize you can try the long lines at Boots and Kimo, but I'll be honest you have two other great options to check out with less time to wait.

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  • Miriam W.

    So, I like it half a star better than boots and kimos. Breakdown: - Service - warm, kind, lots of waitresses, there seem to be enough bodies to handle the number of tables, people don't seem stressed or pressed for time for service (vs. B&K) - Red velvet pancakes: are not really all that. They taste like red dye added to standard pancake batter, and true red velvet is red dye + chocolate cake mix + cream cheese frosting. These guys use white choc syrup on top - not really a fit. Would like to see pancakes more chocolatey and a creamcheese influence. Won't order again. - Guava chiffon - not too sweet, sauce has a nice tang, goes on top of regular pancakes. I liked these better than the red velvet. They taste like guava chiffon cake! - Eggs benedict - on waitresses recommendation, got a combo with one kalua pork and one crabcake. The kalua pork didn't work for me as an eggs benedict dish but I liked the crabcake version. Home fries were good. Eggs were runny and jiggly and good. - Got a cinnamon roll - nice, not amazing, wouldn't order again. - My favorite, it's kinda weird to say, was the nacho cheese dipping sauce they put on the "Sunshine" eggs dish. So, I almost but didn't order this. So what I did was order the sauce on the side and I dipped my country potatoes from my eggs benedict dish in it and it was MAGICAL. I actually would have loved to see a traditional eggs benedict with an option to do the cheese sauce instead of the hollandaise, cuz damn, that sauce is good. like B&K - arrive early and expect at least a 35 min wait (they are larger than B&K so the wait might not be as bad, but specifying that you want indoor vs. outdoor might make your wait longer0.

    (4)

  • DJ M.

    Service = 1 Star Food = 2 Stars Atmosphere = 1 Star Worth the hype? NO. I write this with a heavy heart, I remember loving Cinnamon's back in the day. I really wanted to love it again. It's outgrown it's location. This used to be one of my fave breakfast places in Kailua - and maybe it still could be one day, but today I saw the downside to success in Kailua... again (ala Boots n Kimos: yelp.com/biz/boots-and-k… ). Cinnamon's is too small for it's reputation. To accommodate the overflow, they've created this makeshift outdoor dining area that is essentially in the building's courtyard. It's right at the base of the stairs which lead to doctors offices and real-estate agents. Because it's a courtyard filled with pigeons, they've had to put up tarps and pop-up tents to keep birds from pooping on the customers and food - and it just feels like you're at a tailgate party or at a house that's too small to host a party. Plus the bird thing is kinda gross. After waiting about 30 minutes for a seat. We eventually got seated outside, on a rickety folding table with a plastic picnic table cover that had been poorly wiped. It was covered in sticky sauce... Syrup probably. I had to ask for a re-wipe. The menu is what people want for breakfast. It includes thick Belgian waffles, eggs Benedict, omelets, etc. I went for the Benedict, and my wife ordered the Strawberry waffles. The food took another 30 minutes to arrive, and when it did - it was cold. The service couldn't keep up with the demand either. My coffee went empty for several minutes at a time and even though we were sitting outside of the main entrance to Cinnamon's it seemed as though we were invisible. Beyond the bad service and horrible atmosphere, my appetite just couldn't overcome my discomfort sitting outside in a bird filled foyer with people standing over my table... waiting for my table. I admit, this was a Saturday morning brunch - when you would expect a good crowd. Perhaps it's more like the "old cinnamons" that all these Yelpers are raving about on the weekdays. I'll never go back on a Saturday or Sunday.

    (2)

  • Lea H.

    I love the red velvet pancakes! The food is delicious and staff is friendly. The downside is the wait (up to an hour on busy weekend brunch) and the parking (metered). It's worth it once and a while. Otherwise, go early.

    (4)

  • Michi N.

    I really don't understand all the hype emanating from this place! Yes, the red velvet and Guava chiffon pancakes are great, but I don't find myself spellbound by them. Ordered the Cinnamon roll with macadamia nuts, but the waitress said they were out of it-1st negative. Also ordered the Chorizo omelet with a hash brown...YUCK! If you like an omelet with mushy, ground-up, heavily taco-seasoned meat...eat this! Also, the hash brown was COLD! And I ordered a hash brown, not hash WHITE! One side was still white-as if the cook didn't bother to flip it over! 3rd negative-there is ONLY street parking. So if you enjoy feeding a parking meter, waiting, and eating mediocre food-come here. This place is NOT worth the time & effort.

    (1)

  • Stephanie K.

    I can never resist having breakfast here. It is not fancy and the wait can be long, but the food is delicious and keeps me coming back. I love the red velvet pancakes, but really I haven't had anything bad. Every time we have a visitor come to town, we make it a point to head to Kailua just for Cinnamon's.

    (5)

  • Leigh O.

    LOCO MOCO!! Definitely one of the best I've had. But Perhaps its a personal preference, because my boyfriend said it was just okay, but then again, he says that about most food, so boo to him. Between two of us, we had the loco moco, guava chiffon pancakes, and because I'm a brat and couldn't sacrifice the loco moco but I also wanted to try the skillet thing, i not so nicely asked my boyfriend order the potato skillet thing with bacon, jalapenos, sausage, and cheese. He did. But it was disappointing, and he was probably upset. Nonetheless, it didn't matter because the loco moco was completely satisfying for me. I think its the gravy that makes it so amazing. Bland gravy is THE WORST, but Cinnamon's gravy is fantastic. The burger patty was moist and so flavorful, almost buttery, and the egg was fluffy. The pancakes were really dense, so we were disappointed with those, but the guava chiffon sauce was fine. Service is fine, although rushed of course since they were pretty busy. Prices aren't too bad considering how popular they've gotten in the last few years. I remember coming here when I was little with my parents and I definitely don't remember it being that busy! Tips: - Be prepared to wait. Granted, the wait isn't as long as Boots & Kimos, but its still a little long. I think we waited like half an hour at around 12. But we were starving so it seemed a lot longer. - LOCO MOCO! or just the gravy. I'd drink it if I could. - beware of the dense pancakes. REally thick and almost like bread!

    (4)

  • Michelle F.

    Friend told us about this place. It was about a 30 minute wait which I guess is pretty normal. Be sure to have change for parking as it is metered parking. I ordered an omelette with potatoes on the side. Omelette was super good and the potatoes were even better. They give you pretty large portions so if your not super hungry I would order the small portion size. It's still plenty of food. Our waitress was very attentive and we never had to ask for drink refills. Would highly recommend!

    (4)

  • S S.

    This is the ONLY place I've given a 5 star. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! They are famous for their velvet pancakes and so much breakfast to chooce from! I also love their crap eggs benedict, GUAVA pancake is super yummy with their coconut syrup! SO ONO! If you haven't tried this place, I PROMISE you will love it! No doubt about it! I highly recommend this place to anyone. Oh, btw the wait is like 1-2 hours long on weekends for breakfast, so I suggest you get there REALLY early. ENJOY!

    (5)

  • Mary Kate R.

    Loved it, no complaints. Exactly what I was hoping for when I ventured out from our normal cooking routine while vacationing on Oahu. Must tries: guava pancakes, eggs Benedict over crabcake. Very friendly staff. Worth it, even traveling from the North Shore.

    (4)

  • Lorna M.

    Not a Bad place for sure. Though I have to say that the service was excellent, I felt like I was in my Aunt's kitchen. But, I was not a fan of that velvet pancake like everyone's talking about. Too sweet and a bit soggy for me. I did ordered the Lox Benedict, that one is okay as well. Maybe it was too much sauce and salty for my liking? I have to give this place 4-stars even though I was not a fan of what I oredered. The service, ambience, friendliness of the staff makes up for it.

    (4)

  • Caitlin T.

    Today's special: Pumpkin Roll-ups: 3 thin pumpkin pancakes rolled up with cream cheese filling with coconut sauce and mac nuts on top. Seeing this, I immediately knew what I wanted. Everything tasty rolled up into one. My husband and I shared this plate and we didn't even think about moving on to our other plate until it was all gone. It's like an edible Pumpkin Spice Latte, but sweeter and better! The other plate we shared was the Kalua Pork Benedict. Yummy. Good amounts of pork and hollandaise sauce. This time the pork was perfectly cooked, another time we had it was a little too salty. The other time we went, the husband got the Corned Beef Hash and eggs with a side of pancakes. Corned beef hash was home made, but it was only alright, nothing great. The pancakes are not the soft kind you can cut with the side of your fork. You definitely need a knife to cut these buggers. Way tougher than any pancakes I have ever had. Not so good. The service is hit or miss. One day we went our server was great and we got our food very fast. The other time we went, the server was so busy it took forever for her to take our order and to get water. We also had to wait a long time for our food that day. In our experience, the inside was way louder than the outside area. There was a group of Japanese tourists loading up on Heinekens for breakfast and talking obnoxiously loud. Both times we went we got there a little after 10:00 on the weekend and our wait was about 30 minutes. We would definitely make the trip back to Cinnamon's.

    (4)

  • Mako H.

    The pancakes (lilikoi) are ono,,,everything else was not,, the eggs Benedict was terrible (as bad as koa's) and the potatoes was horrors ,, service was quick though

    (2)

  • Kaiulani K.

    Cinnamon's makes me wonder: would I rather eat pancakes or marry them? Can I do both and collect on spousal life insurance? As you've heard by now, guava chiffon pancakes are a must. I have to say that the red velvet is ALSO a must. I usually order the eggs benedict, but decided to try a farmer's omelette instead. It was delicious, but it had nothing to do with how restaurant-savvy I am, but it has everything to do with how unbelievably 'ono everything at Cinnamon's is. Everything I've had, at least. Friends ordered the skillet (the jalapenos and sausage make that dish pop!) and the sunrise. I think my friend who ordered the veggie sunrise regretted not ordering meat, and the BF said that the skillet should come with more than one egg. Thanks for the input guys, but what do I care? I'm too busy putting the loving on my home fries and omelette! So we're finishing up our dishes and our split order of Guava Chiffon Heaven (4-stack, of course), when our waitress comes by and offers us a 2-stack of their red velvet!! They said they were offering it to everyone since it didn't make it onto their menu, although it is a regular item. I thought I had known love (with the GCP) until I met RVP. SO chocolatey, so dense and just coats your tongue in indescribable, melty goodness. I told our waitress that I wouldn't know which to order anymore and she said you can split your 4-stack pancake order into 2 guava and 2 red velvet. What?? This brings us to our logical conclusion: Cinnamon's = Genius. P.S. It's crowded as HELL here. Forgot to mention our 60 min + wait, but the food experience overshadowed it (once again) for me. Have to say that all the waitresses are nice, but they are so busy that serving times can get long.

    (5)

  • Tiffany W.

    Yum to the yum! This place is AMAZING! It's hidden in a business plaza so you won't stumble upon it unless you know what you're looking for. I've been here a few times and each time it exceeds by expectations. Three words: Guava chiffon pancakes!!! (not the red velvet pancakes) They are so good, you will never want any other restaurant's pancakes ever again. Actually, these might be better than my mom's pancakes... but don't you dare tell her I said that. I will deny it. The pancakes are fluffy and perfectly browned and the guava deliciousness that they pour on top is heavenly. No syrup needed. They even offer it a la mode with ice cream, but I didn't dare. I was afraid it would take me over the edge or ruin it. I don't know. If you're looking for some thing more savory, my hubby has had the Hawaiian plate with kalua pork, lau lau, and white rice (lunch) as well as the kalua pork eggs benedict (breakfast). He enjoyed both, but thought my pancakes were better than both. Big pros: Service was great, prices are cheap, and food is amazing. Small cons: Parking can be difficult but there is a parking garage about a block away. Waits can be long on the weekend, so plan accordingly. It's worth it.

    (5)

  • Becki K.

    Yummy! If you go first thing when they open, you won't have to wait. We walked in and sat right down on a Thursday morning just after 7am. The menu is extensive to say the least. Very cute setting, the little twinkly lights are a nice touch, even at breakfast. The coffee is delicious... I'm still kicking myself for not buying a pound while there (for only $7.95, too! Ughh) You must order the red velvet pancakes if you are a red velvet fan. They were so light and fluffy and not overly sweet. You don't even need syrup. You can get them as a side for an extra $2 if your meal includes pancakes. I got 2 eggs, bacon and red velvet pancakes and it was literally the perfect breakfast and not super expensive. The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious... what more can I say? Go here and order the red velvet pancakes - you won't be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Jeremy D.

    Great food, excellent service, and a very pleasing atmosphere. They have one the most delicious and well prepared eggs benedict I've had. Perfectly poached eggs, awesome kalua pig or crab, and a chewy english muffin on the base. The portions are hearty so be prepared as you don't want to waste any thing! If you have the room (or help), I recommend ordering a short stack of red velvet pancakes. You won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Katie S.

    This place has great food. I went during the week and waited about 20 minutes to be seated, not to bad. I tried the crabcakes, eggs and seasoned potatoes and guava pancakes. The guava pancakes had way too much guava sauce on them for me. I was hoping that the pancake would have pieces of quava in it, but it is just the sauce. The crabcakes and potatoes were SO TASTY. I want to go back to try their red velvet pankcakes.

    (4)

  • Kevin M.

    Tucked away in a leafy corner of a Complex, this tranquil surprisingly large Restaurant is a welcome respite from the workaday world. The menu at Cinnamon's boasts such delicacies as Eggs Benedict with Crab Cakes, Hawaiian Omelets with Kalua Pig and all the other regular breakfast foods the island has to offer such as Loco Moco, but if you're a sweet tooth, you won't want to pass up the sugary treats they offer here. From the signature cinnamon rolls with mac nuts to a world of different types of pancakes, the baked goods here are second to none in the Islands. I believe they have the best specialty pancakes of all of Oahu. Coffee is 50% Kona Close at 2pm Wait could be long and meters are only 1 hour Service is great Must try the red velvet pancakes and or the Guava Chiffon pancakes.

    (4)

  • Elyssa D.

    GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKES! SO GOOD! I came here just to try the pancakes and I was not disapointed. I also had the fritata which was surprisingly tasty as well. (I've never had one before) Went here early and on a weekday. There was no wait and not very many people there. I have heard that the wait can be pretty long. I definitely plan on going during the week if I plan on visiting again. Red velvet pancakes will be next on my list!

    (4)

  • N. T.

    I would die to be here right now. Best Veggie Egg's Benedict EVER :) I would order a half portion with breakfast potatoes and ad on one of their homemade cinnamon buns.. yum! Free Kona coffee as you wait to be seated (its outside on the patio)... nothing can compare to their hollandaise sauce :P

    (5)

  • Danielle C.

    Amazing! Ate here with a party of 7 and everyone was loving what they ordered. The pancakes were awesome and they had some cool variety and flavors. Try the red velvet!

    (5)

  • Stephen B.

    When it's good, it's really good. But it can be hit or miss. Clocked up 4 visits in the last 8 weeks and ordered the same thing each time. Red Velvet Pancakes and Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict. First time pancakes were amazing. The third time we had to send them back. They were half the size and very thin and dry. The manager said 'sometimes happens'. Which is fine but make another batch! The eggs are always well done. The pig can a little dry at times. Get there early and avoid having to sit outside - not nice out there.

    (4)

  • D W.

    We waited here for almost an hour on a late Sunday morning. I did appreciate the free coffee. However, we were seated outside and between the icky tablecloth, uncomfy chairs, random birds and slow service, I was disappointed. The only saving grace was my bf's kalua pig eggs Benedict. My red velvet pancakes were a bit flat and dry.

    (3)

  • Joseph A.

    Friends hyped this place up too much. Great breakfast but service wasn't too great.. a really far drive from town and their wait takes forever... rather go to Lulus for breakfast.. cafe kaila.. or sweet e

    (3)

  • Cristyn T.

    How is it possible that I went to my orthodontist upstairs of Cinnamon's for the three years I had braces, but never even ate here before!?!? Omg easily the most memorable meal of my week long vacation home! Indulged in their red velvet pancakes and crab cakes eggs benedict. Their pancakes are hyped up, but luckily they did not disappoint! It tasted red velvety and was smothered in a yummy cream cheese sauce, no syrup needed! A little pricey though at $8-9 for two. The eggs benedict had a really good hollandaise sauce and the crab cakes were delicious, with no skimping on the crab. You can order half portions if you're feeling conservative. I recommend splitting a whole order with someone and getting the pancakes on the side! Parking kinda sucks here and the ambiance isn't the greatest in the "patio" seating. Food was yummy and the wait wasn't ridiculous. I'm making it a point to go here every time I visit home to make up for all the missed opportunities when I rocked those hideous braces! Pancakes would've definitely made my metal covered teeth feel better, damn!

    (4)

  • Pete T.

    Great food, good service. It is a good idea to call ahead (I made reservations there once), or know when they start getting busy. I am a sweet tooth, so I enjoyed the Guava Chiffon Pancakes, I wasn't as much a fan of the Red Velvet Pancakes though.

    (4)

  • Kelvin C.

    You know what? The food was good, but it wasn't 4 stars good... but the friendly service is what pushes this place to 4 stars. A friendly dude, I believe his name was Aliki, was pretty cool. As I was paying the bill, we chatted up some random stuff. At the end he gave my girlfriend a nice looking lei (I would use the term beautiful but I didn't wanna sound girly haha). Anywayz, the papaya curry chicken salad was good and so were the guava pancakes. A little pricey but what do you expect in Hawaii?

    (4)

  • Debra R.

    Gluten free is easy

    (5)

  • Mark C.

    Best Eggs Benedict on the island!

    (5)

  • Kayla U.

    I've grown up in Kailua all my life, and I only discovered this place a few years ago. (Probably becuase I had a boots & kimos obsession, and ate there 3 times/ week. Humans are creatures of habbit!) I have come to love it, and often dine here instead of boots & kimos only because there is never too long of a wait. The food is consistent, and I always get red velvet pancakes ALA MODE, guava chiffon pancakes ALA MODE, and a farmers omlet with rice served local style. If i'm there after 11, I'll also get a grilled cheese sandwich with tomatos! Drooooool.(all of this food will serve about 3-4 people so come with friends and share! or invite me. hehe)

    (4)

  • Rob G.

    On a weekday morning, the place was packed and seating spilled out into the covered walkway and around a fountain, so we knew it was probably something special. It was. Go hungry or treat the place like a grocery store trip, because you'll bring home some of these huge portions. I ordered the pulled pork omelet, but after eating the buttermilk pancakes that came with it, I had no room for more than a taste. The menu is creative and the prices are reasonable. Can't go wrong.

    (4)

  • Dorian C.

    I will give this 2 stars for now, but I am willing to try this place again. So after hiking the pillboxes with some family and friends, we decided to take a stop at Cinnamon's since we were in the area. I was the only one among our group of 13 who had never been to Cinnamon's but according to what everyone was saying, this restaurant was amazing. I'm going to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt; however, since we were a large party and ate near closing time. The restaurant was packed, no surprise there, and we waited over an hour to get seated. But again, we were a large party, so at the time they didn't have the proper seating to accommodate our needs. The waitress we had was very friendly, but very slow and only checked up on us maybe three or four times through our entire meal. She left our drinks empty through most of the meal, and only offered to refill my cup of water when we were about to pay. Because I'm not much of a sweets person, I decided not to order pancakes and instead I decided on the Eggs Benedict because according menu, are famous. I decided on the Lox (smoked salmon) Eggs Benedict because I wasn't really looking for anything too extremely heavy. When our food arrived, the eggs benedict was cold and the poached egg had become a boiled egg, which definitely indicated that it had been sitting around for a while. The hashbrowns that was served with the eggs benedict tasted like frozen pre-shredded potatoes and had a mushy, not fluffy, interior. Had the meal been served immediately after it was made, I think I would have been happier with what I had ordered. Looking around at what everyone else in my party ordered made me feel as though this place is a little on the overrated side because the other egg dishes that were served could have easily been done in a kitchen at home and with much better results. One of our party members ordered the baja breakfast, which was an omelette covered with cheese and put on a fried tortilla. The cheese which should have been melted and gooey looked like it had solidified since it sat out too long and the tortilla was difficult to cut through. But even through all this negativity, I will be willing to give this restaurant another try. But I would definitely recommend not going when it's close to closing time or in huge parties such as ours.

    (2)

  • Thomas N.

    LIkely the best breakfast joint on the island. The red-velvet pancakes are a little sweet, but they are definitely worth a taste. Last time I went, I had the Loco Moco which was perfect. The patty was flavorful and complemented with sautéed onions and mushrooms. The standard cup of coffee that Cinnamon's serves is also worth mentioning. A 50% Hawaiian blend coffee of Kona and the light roasted Kauai make one of the smoothest cups of joe on the island

    (5)

  • Courtney J.

    BEST BREAKFAST EVER OMGOSH. So the parking SUCKS, all metered and hard to find a spot. The wait for the restaurant was 35 minutes on a Tuesday morning. I don't mind the wait if it's good food. Yep, it's GREAT food. It's mostly outdoor seating, in a office building patio. The staff is SO friendly! We started off with a warmed Macadamia Nut cinnamon roll. That was DELICIOUS! Next, I got the Guava pancakes. My boyfriend got the red velvet pancakes. Both were SO good. I can't express how good... SO GOOD. The pancakes are so moist and the flavors are so unique. I wish we had one in LA..

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    I finally made the trek to Kailua from town! Now, lets get right to the point. Very fast turnover. When I got to Cinnamon's there were about 15 people in front of me. But after I wrote my name down, my party was seated in no less than 5 minutes. The staff is extremely friendly, and very quick to take orders and provide refills. Now onto the food. I ordered the Farmer's omelet, which was just average. For $11, I expected something with a little more taste and flavor. It was very filling though. I was also fortunate enough to sample the Hawaiian omelet, which is overpowered by the taste of laulau (this is a good thing if you like it.) Lastly, the guava chiffon pancakes. These were much to sweet for my liking. I was hoping the guava would be incorporated into the pancake rather than being lathered in guava syrup. Nonetheless, I enjoyed Cinnamon's as a whole and hope to try more dishes.

    (3)

  • Mrs R.

    Very good restaurant. Always busy, nice environment. Very family friendly and the staff is very nice. I would eat here more often if they had a larger selection

    (4)

  • Alan H.

    Ok, I went here on vacation so I won't complain about the price, though let's just say there are 2 $ on Yelp for a reason. As far as I am aware, you must park on the street, it wasn't terrible, just remember to feed the meter. The restaurant is very nice on the inside, with a indoor gazebo. If given the choice, you should definitely choose inside over outside, its far better. I must have been lucky when I got here because I had virtually no wait, I did trade in a dollar for quarters for the meter, and as soon as I got back, my table was ready. I got the famous red velvet pancakes and the egg Benedict. The red velvet pancakes were 2 for $9 and came with white chocolate cream cheese syrup on top and in between the pancakes. The waitress assured us we can can get more syrup if we liked, but there was already a good amount on the pancakes themselves. If you are a fan of red velvet, you will love the pancakes. For the eggs benedict, you get to choose one of each flavor. I chose the traditional and the crab cake. I like the crab cake one more for for this plate I did not really see what was special about it. I felt it was good, but you could have gotten something similar elsewhere. Good food, friendly server, nice ambiance. Good, but not quiet great.

    (4)

  • Carol M.

    Super busy restaurant during weekend brunch time. You can make reservations with over 5 people so make sure you do that. Everything is wonderful. The cinnamon rolls are warm, soft and super yummy. The omelets were huge and filled with goodies, whatever you want. One of their signature dish is the red velvet pancakes which was great but too sweet for me for breakfast. I would try the French toast the next time. Good coffee here.

    (4)

  • Linda L.

    Got there super early around 7:30 AM so there was definitely no wait. The pancakes are delicious and the omlettes are yummy and creative. My favorite was the guava chiffon pancakes. But the red velvet and carrot pancakes are also awesome. Very cakelike but I have no problem with that. I don't even like carrot cake and really enjoyed the carrot pancake. Also gotta recommend the kahlua pig omlette! The service was also super great! Would definitely go there again next time I'm in town.

    (5)

  • Elysia S.

    This restaurant is the BEST breakfast place my sisters & I ate at during our stay in Hawaii. LOCATION: This restaurant is located in a small indoor/outdoor plaza and in small restaurant with street parking. They have meters, so bring coins! They have indoor seating which is pretty cramped up and outdoor seating. SERVICE: They're very busy in the morning but they will eventually seat you within a 10-15min wait. Their service is wonderful with such kind & informative waitresses. PRICE: Their price is very reasonable and cheap for the amount of food you're about to consume. You're either left with extra food to take home or you end up ordering more food for later. It's a win for a win deal! FOOD: They're food is so delish! The portion of the food is just right or a little too much to make you full. They serve breakfast food such as omelettes, pancakes, waffles, bacon, etc. They also serve lunch such as burgers, sandwiches, salads, etc. Both breakfast and lunch menus have a bit of a hawaiian kick to their food. RECOMMEND: One of my all time favorite orders we've got were the Red Velvet Pancakes. I swear, you can't go wrong here! The pancakes were huge and come in sets of 2 or 4. In my opinion 2 pancakes were enough and 4 were just too much. If I could take their pancake mix back home to the Bay, I would buy boxes! Another one of my faves was the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cinnamon Rolls. Their rolls were soft and tasty. We only ordered one but we ended ordering another set because it was so good! (: We'll definitely come back next time we're in Hawaii!

    (5)

  • Cher A.

    My go-to breakfast spot when I am on that side of the island! Last time I was there, I couldn't decide if I wanted a sweet breakfast or hearty one. So the BF and I decided to get the best of both worlds and ordered the red velvet pancakes and the crab cake benedict. Mmmmm......who says you can't have your cake and eat it too!

    (5)

  • ABC M.

    I love the red velvet pancakes! However, I caution against this if you are not into sweets. It is very rich and decadent; after all, it is literally red velvet cake, but in the shape of a pancake and with cream cheese syrup drizzled all over. These pancakes aren't on the menu, but it is known that it is served at all times here. I personally have to eat something salty and then something sweet and vice versa. So, I recommend ordering an omelette with the red velvet pancake combo. The combo usually comes with a reg. pancake and not the red velvet, but for an addt'l charge you can order it. That way you have the best of both worlds; sweet and salty. I ordered the kalua pig omelette, but was dissatisfied as it had too much going on. Too many ingredients took away from enjoying the omelette. I heard this place gets really busy but we went early at 8:30am on a weekday so we went right in or shall I say right outside as they have tables in a little courtyard area. We were greeted right away by one of the owners Carsie Green who was extremely friendly and even gave me a huge red velvet pancake sample! As we ate, the restaurant began to form a line and did get quite busy. Everyone was friendly, so that was really a bonus. When I left, I left a bag of cookies for the owner who gave me such excellent service.

    (4)

  • Stamatina H.

    This place has become my favorite breakfast spot EVER! I drive from Pearl City to Cinnamons on a weekly basis to get my fix. Cinnamons coffee is a force to be reckoned with. Its smooth and pleasant taste beats out anything you could get at Starbucks. Surprisingly though, their homemade cinnamon rolls are not too....well cinnamon-y. The icing that it comes basted in tastes like maybe it has a hint of guava in it. I have tried the regular cinnamon roll and macadamia nut cinnamon roll and they were both kinda dry and flaky despite the icing bath. My favorite breakfast dish is the kailua pork eggs benedict. Get the "super combo". It's by far the best breakfast dish on the menu. The holandaise sauce is perfect. It is so popular that you can order a side of it. And finally.....RED VELVET PANCAKES! Insanity. These are pure insanity. Just the smell of them releases a sense of euphoria in my being. They are served with a lattice drizzle of white chocolate sauce and dusted with powdered sugar. These do not need anything but a fork and glass of cold milk. Now for the negatives... If you are not familiar with the Kailua area, it is a challenge to find this little gem. Make sure you bring some change for parking. They have a good size parking lot but it's all metered. If you are going for breakfast get there when they open. Especially on the weekends. If you decide to sleep in you will for sure pay the price of waiting for a table while watching everyone who got there before you did enjoy their breakfast. Which might I add is torture when you are starving and all you can smell is bacon and pancakes. They open at 7am so set your alarm! Moderately expensive. Two people can eat for about $50 with tip.

    (5)

  • Keith H.

    Kailua is breakfast place central on Oahu, and Cinnamon's is a large part of the reason why. When townies stream across the island to eat breakfast and brunch here, you know it's gotta be good. On numerous visits there, my mom and I have settled on our favorites. She likes the S.A.N.D. - two pancakes, one egg, and breakfast meat. But I, of course, have settled on the eggs Benedict. My rule on breakfast places is simple: "If Benny's good, everything's good." Believe you me when I tell you that as eggs Benedict goes, Cinnamon's is Hawaii's gold standard. It's that good. Hollandaise that's perfectly mixed between buttery and tangy, served over perfectly poached egg and perfectly toasted English muffin. Not to be missed by any means. Just don't go if you're in a rush. Expect a wait on a Saturday morning or get there early...even though Cinnamon's takes over their building's courtyard on weekend mornings, it's still not nearly enough for the demand. We haven't had problems, though, in getting our food once seated. Breakfast at Cinnamon's is perhaps one of the best experiences on Oahu. Give them a try...but be warned...you'll be back.

    (5)

  • Sweet S.

    Can we talk about guava pancakes? crab cakes benedict? red velvet pancakes? chicken fantasy..and so on and so forth. Cinnamons is great. Staff, excellent. Co owner Carsey...a riot. Id take Cinnamons over any other breakfast joint in Kailua and I grew up in Kailua, 36 years now. The wait is worthy of the food and exceptional service.

    (5)

  • Cat D.

    We arrived about 1130 am on this overcast Sunday morning. The waitress informed us that it will be an hour wait and told us that we can walk around if wished. Indeed a walk we did. After half an hour, we returned from our walk and i had asked the hostess if she had called our name and she said no and it will be a little longer. We ended up waiting for another half an hour to be seated. During this time, we seen many two tops go before us. Why was this? Didn't they just arrive? Of course when we questioned the hostess, they informed us that they had crossed our name off the list! Ouch! (minus a star) Any how, we got seated, our waitress was very kind, and the hostess brought us a complimentary cinnabon, which was light, fluffy, and the frosting was sweet and fun. I had the crab cake eggs Benedict with spinach and tomato (about $15.50, the spinach and tomato upgrade was $3.25, a little expensive for a few leaves of spinach and two pieces of tomato). The crab cakes had a nice crab flavor, but it didn't form well. It broke into tiny pieces as you cut into it and the more you ate, the more you can tell that the cake was more filling then crab. The poached egg was over medium and didn't satisfy my palate, as a poached egg is supposed to be runny. The spinach and tomato were fresh and delicious. The hollandaise sauce was quite light and flavorful. If the eggs were runny, the flavors would have all been there and i would not have had dry bites. This meal was served with well done hash browns. I like my hash browns well done, but these were over done to an extreme. They didn't end up having the potato anymore, it was just crunchiness. ). My husband had the chicken cutlet loco moco with a little on the salty side, awesome gravy. They charged us like 2 bucks more for the enhanced style of this meal which was sauteed mushrooms, garlic and onions. Anyhow, it was a nice compliment to the crispy fried chicken cutlet and rice. Red velvet pancakes... Moist, not so fluffy, cake like pancake. I was over it in three bites. It was good, but the cake ended up on the roof of my mouth, like it was too dry once it entered and water was the only source to moisten it up. Cinnamons was okay, not worth the wait bc i could go to Liliha bakery for their pancakes and Tango's for their eggs bendict and be totally satisfied without the wait and over notice of the hostess'.

    (3)

  • Joe W.

    We came to Cinnamon's again and this time we actually shared with each other! So I was able to try a few more things. Loco Moco: This is a great loco moco recipe! The hamburger steak seems to be meatier, more tender, and more flavorful than most and the gravy has a little kick to it. I'm guessing it's parsley. I don't know if I'd go as far saying the best on the island, but definitely in the top 3. Get it with onions and mushrooms, and it'll really hit the spot. Crab cake eggs benedict: I love how light and sweet this dish is. A lot of eggs benedict recipes end up being too salty because of the ham, prosciutto, lox, or whatever else the meat part is, and kind of heavy because of the hollandaise sauce, but using crab just fixes all of those problems! The best part for me is that they use imitation crab because I'm allergic to real crab. Service was especially slow this time. From the time we ordered until the time we got our food was about 55 minutes. It was about 35 minutes until we got our guava juice. What the eff, man? Cinnamon's is starting to act like Boots and Kimo's!

    (3)

  • Lyra H.

    I've only been to Cinnamon's a handful of times because whenever I go it's SO packed. It's located in a kind-of atrium, and whenever I drive past on the weekends, there's at least 15 people waiting around. The day we went (for this review) was a Saturday. The team I participate with for school needed to meet to go over a presentation we had later that day at UHM. We decided to meet at Cinnamon's at 8:00. I was skeptical at first because I was worried we'd have a long wait. Fortunately that wasn't the case. I was about 5 minutes late, but my team was already seated outside on a 6/7 top. They had already gotten their coffee (waters were already on the table). When I sat down, our waitress came over (who already knew we were waiting for others to show) and asked if I wanted anything to drink. She looked to be around my age, and one of my team members (who is my age) was friends with her. She was very professional. Didn't seem rushed/bugged that our whole party hadn't arrived yet. As 5-10 minutes passed, one my team members/friends called me to ask to order for her because she had been running late. The waitress was more than accommodating. Our food came out in a timely matter. Some quicker than others. I ordered a veggie benedict (spinach and tomato) half order that comes with their fried potatoes. The potatoes are AMAZING. Instead of JUST potatoes, Cinnamon's adds green onion and yellow onion. It gives the potatoes a lot more flavor. The benedict I would give a 3 stars. It wasn't bad or anything, but it wasn't as hot at the potatoes. It tasted like my benedict sat around while a batch of potatoes were made. Kind of made me a little worried being that the hollandaise sauce could spoil. I finished my whole plate though (: One of my team mates also ordered the Guava Chiffon Pancakes. OMG, DELICIOUS! The guava sauce isn't too sweet with I liked. It had a more buttery sweet factor to it. I actually liked it so much I think the next time I go to Cinnamon's I'm going to get it. I did notice as time progressed the amount of people waiting to eat at Cinnamon's got larger and larger. I would definitely recommend going earlier in the morning to beat the rush. Or if you don't mind waiting make sure you're not extremely hungry.

    (4)

  • Jessica d.

    Wow. Food coma. Red velvet pancakes? Guava chiffon pancakes? Super garlicy home fries? Yes, please!!! My tummy is so happy.

    (5)

  • Eddie K.

    Seeing that I am probably the last person on the island that hasn't gone to Cinnamon's, I will throw in my 2 pennies in. Not being a Kailuan, I hadn't had a clue where this place was. I was expecting a lot, since my friends raved about this place. Well, now to the food, what was ordered: Guava Chiffon Pancakes, Red Velvet Pancakes, eggs with homemade hash browns, loco moco. Thanks to my friend who I now realize is taste deficient or just untrustworthy talked me into choosing red velvet over guava chiffon pancakes. Bad move, red velvet pancakes were dry inside unlike the guava chiffon. Homemade hash browns were okay, had a very unusual spice to it, I'll pass on it next time. My friend had the crab cake benedict thought it was just ok. The best things were the guava chiffon pancakes and coffee, smooth and they have "iced" too. Although they told us it was a 1 hr wait on sunday AM, it was way quicker. Service was prompt & friendly.

    (3)

  • Keoni N.

    Red velvet pancakes are awesome, hawaiian omlette is amazing..... prices are normal... Pretty stoked i tried this place... Id definitely look forward to bringing visitors here again.

    (4)

  • Shelly i.

    Someone's got a HEAVY hand with the sugar bowl over at Cinnamon's. Don't get me wrong, I love the savory breakfast items but the renown pancakes are sickly sweet and kind of gross IMO. The restaurant is fairly easy to find if you know Kailua. Drive all the way down Kailua Rd. and take a left hand turn after you spot the Salvation Army. Then park in the metered lot and head for the green awning. I went on a Saturday morning around 9 am and coughed up a dollar to the meters. And don't think you can get away with not paying the meters here. I have friends who have been ticketed. Of course, there is also street parking. On Saturdays they set up seating in the courtyard area. Nothing fancy, just white plastic chairs and hideous vinyl tablecloths. But "that'll do pig... that'll do." Our wait was about 20 minutes, but it flew by because there were interesting things to look at in the nearby shop windows. Seems like a lot of effort for breakfast, no? If I hadn't been meeting my Kailua-centric pal I probably would have braved the crowd at Anna Millers instead, because I usually order eggs benedict and I like the eggs benedict at both places. On the topic of eggs benedict... that's another thing Cinnamon's is known for (besides sickeningly sweet pancake creations). My future hubs ordered the traditional benedict ($12) and I ordered the frittata ($11) and we split. Unfortunately I got the well poached egg so no runny chance-of-salmonella goodness for me. FH's egg was nice and runny. The frittata was yummy and very filling. We also got an order of corncakes with blueberries because I had had the guava pancakes in the past and knew I didn't want the associated sugar overload. The corncakes were basically pancakes with kernels of corn, not the cornbread-like pancakes I was expecting. They were also doused with confectioners sugar. I took a couple of bites and left them alone. Service was nice and with it. I had numerous refills on both coffee and water. I do enjoy Cinnamon's for breakfast. I just wish there was a way to eat their pancakes and not have my pancreas hate me for it later.

    (3)

  • Tyler L.

    This place has insane Guava Chiffon Pancakes!!! I highly recommend you get these as your order or a side order to your meal. Another favorite is the Omelettes... I normally build my own under (Decisions), super filling, won't leave hungry. It's kind of hidden for you tourists, so you may have to use your GPS or smartphones to guide you in. Be sure to pay your parking meter, they are really strict here. I've got 2 parking tickets here, and the one time I was only 5 minutes late. Aside from that crappy situation... the restaurant, food, and service are great!

    (4)

  • Cat P.

    i freaking LOVE this place. We stopped by here after leaving Lanikai Beach, and it was one of my best meals during the trip. I ordered the crab cake eggs benedict (delicious!), and my boyfriend had the kahlua omelet, which he really enjoyed. Lastly, we HAD to order the RED VELVET PANCAKES, and oh my gooodness, they were to die for! BEST PANCAKES EVER!!! Our server was also really really sweet, and it was just an overall great meal. I cannot wait for my next trip to Oahu and come back to this place! =D

    (5)

  • David R.

    Would give this 2 1/2 if I could. Called the best breakfast on the island, so we were hopeful. The wait was not too long, until we were seated, and then it took a while for our server to come by for our order (understandable due to its popularity, but still a longer wait than it should have been). When she did arrive, she burst out all in one breath "thank-you-for-waiting-what-can-I-get-you?" -- I think she thought immediate, straight-to-the-point service was what we were looking for, but some pleasantries would have been nice: felt really rushed. We ordered two basic breakfasts (nope, no super-sweet pancakes). My poached eggs and ham w/ hashbrowns were fine (ham was in fact quite good: salty and sweet). Husband's bacon was tough, not crisp (maybe kept warm somewhere in the kitchen?), and the wheat french toast was "meh" -- not much flavor, nothing spectacular. Took time to get the check when we were done. Seemed like they may have been understaffed server-wise. All in all, not too bad, but felt like it should have been much better given the praise in other reviews (although maybe we should be more excited about red velvet pancakes....). We will probably try other places before we rushing back.

    (2)

  • Mary Anne D.

    Out of the way if you are a tourist but worth the drive. We decided to take a drive around the island and on the way stopped off at Cinnamon's. I opted for the daily special of pineapple pancakes, which were amazing. Big fluffy pancakes topped with pineapple cream and a cinnamon glazed pineapple ring. My hubby is not a fan of sweets, but even he couldn't get enough.

    (5)

  • Ashley A.

    I actually grew up and lived across the street from here, let me say I should have tried it sooner! I got Red velvet pancakes which were very good. Fast service but the wait is a bit long, my mom got canadian bacon eggs and guave sauce pancakes which she loved, Her boyfriend got the same just with potatoes which were amazing not greasy or anything! Our waitress was very sweet and welcoming good coffee as well!

    (4)

  • Amanda T.

    So I can't give it 5 stars because I had one not so wonderful experience. But all the other times I've been a fan. I love that they offer healthier options like egg beaters and wheat pancakes/toast/french toast. Although the egg beaters still come out a bit on the greasy side but still... So today I went simple and ordered the wheat french toast, egg beaters, and ham. Figured I'd go for healthier options so I could splurge on the AMAZING apple honey butter. And oh my gosh...it is so yummy! My cousin ordered the apple cinnamon pancakes and those + the apple honey butter were to die for. They have big chunks of baked cinnamon apples on top. I think I'll be getting those next time. This place has awesome pancakes and unique flavors...red velvet, carrot, guava chiffon, blueberry vanilla....the list goes on! They can get pretty busy on the weekends but from what I've experienced, they get you in pretty quick. The red velvet pancakes are still on my list of things to try...!

    (4)

  • Iffat B.

    I have very few weaknesses and red velvet anything is one of them. When I learned this place served red velvet pancakes, I knew I had to try them. They were AMAZING!! If I lived in Hawaii, I would definitely be a frequent customer. We also ordered the crabcakes which were so flavorful. I was in heaven after this meal! **The only bad thing is that you have to pay for parking!!

    (5)

  • Jillian P.

    My friend took me to eat here yesterday, and let me tell you . . . I LOVED IT! For one, the service was AWESOMEEEEEE. I mean, it really was. The hostess as well as the servers showed some meannnn aloha. (: Can't go wrong with that now can you? On top of that, it was pretty busy - so that can only mean one thing. For two, the food was amazing. :) I had the Hawaiian Omelet. OH MY GOD. Haha. It was really good. :) I loved that there were kalo leaves! One of my favorites of all time. It had Kalua too! Which is nice 'cause that's another one of my favorites. I got the small portion, but the omelet was still pretty big. My friend got the Eggs Benedict with his eggs over easy and home fries. He got a pretty big portion. He said he really liked his food. I found that the prices were reasonable for what they give you. So it works out perfectly. :) I love it here and I definitely want to go back!

    (5)

  • Ruddy C.

    Went to Cinnamon's the morning for brunch. Took us a couple of minutes to figure out it was inside of the shopping center. When we went in it took them about 10 mins to seat us. The service was awesome. Our waitress kept our waters full and came by plenty of times to make sure we were all set. My wife got the Hawaiian omelet with with red velvet pancakes and some iced coffee, while I had the kailua pork eggs benedict with the guava chiffon pancakes. Great presentation and ambiance .. Loved it ... ... I would fight a war over that pork and pancakes .. it was super delicious!!!!! words just cant describe how good it really was .. you'll just have to go try it for yourself

    (5)

  • Alethea P.

    1. Before going, check out their website. I literally spent a half hour going over their menu and looking at the photos. It helps you avoid feeling overwhelmed with all of the great menu options when you arrive there. 2. I've been there twice for brunch in the past month. It is seriously addicting. First time we went, by boyfriend and I shared the Vege Eggs Benedict (w/ hashbrowns) and the Portugese Sweet Bread French Toast (with the guava chiffon sauce on top)! Both were amazing! We also shared a cinnamon roll and that was warm and sweet and great, although looked significantly smaller than the image on the menu. 3. The second time, we shared the Baja Breakfast (which is an amazing plate of: crispy tortilla, eggs with green chillies, melted cheese, sour cream, salsa and a side of homefries). We also tried the guava chiffon pancakes but for the same price, we preferred the french toast. :) All in all, the food is amazing, though not cheap (average dish is about $11, depending on what you get), but it's definitely a great breakfast joint filled with diverse and bountiful menu options. SIDE NOTE: For wait times, weekends are BANANAS, even with a small group. Last time we went on a Sunday and our wait time was around 45 mins. A previous trip, our wait was only 20 mins but for those who hate waiting, just keep that in mind.

    (5)

  • Aja N.

    Great service, nice atmosphere and excellent food! I had the eggs benedict and the carrot pancakes. I can see why this place always has a line outside because its REALLY good!!

    (5)

  • Cameron D.

    Very good and fast food. Crowded so service was a little delayed. Table was sloping. But well worth the drive out here

    (5)

  • Andrya H.

    Though I lived on the opposite side of the island when I first discovered the Kailua gem, I couldn't resist coming at least once a month. I'm in LOVE with their variety of eggs benedict (including kalua pig, mahi mahi and crab cake, AMAZING!) omelets (the Chinese omelet is DA BOMB!) and pancakes (seriously, you MUST try their Red Velvet Pancakes before you leave! BROKE DA MOUT!). Their french toast and cinnamon roll selections are to die for and their lunch menu... what I've tried of it is just as delicious. I don't recommend this place on the weekend, as it fills up FAST, but this is my number 1 MUST see breakfast place on the island! YUMMM!!!

    (5)

  • Danny C.

    I checked in here the other day as I was eating and now, i finally get to write my review of this place. I have heard everyone I know and their parents raving about how good the food is here, and for some reason, i never knew where the place was exactly, and I had never gone for an even crazier reason. Well, i finally was told to come down there by a new friend and we made our way down. We were greeted, seated and the service was very homestyle feeling. I ordered the Hawaiian Plate because I wanted to see what their Lau Lau and Kalua Pig was like. The others ordered the Hawaiian Omelet and the Crab Cakes w/ Home made Hollandaise sauce. Every single thing we bit into was DELICIOUS! Their Hollandaise sauce was "BROKE THE MOUTH" status. He hooked us up with some extra stuff on the side, the Red Velvet Pancakes with an Icing! I seriously felt like I was in New York having red velvet cupcakes. SUPER ONO! If you have the chance to try this place, stop putting it off, get in there and get some food. The place is ridiculous.

    (5)

  • Denise V.

    10 years ago, Cinnamon's made our wedding cake. Why only the cake? Because 10 years ago, this place was not all that. It was a greasy joint where wait help didn't give a crap and the food slid around the plate in a sea of oil and fat. For the past year or so I've watched the ratings jump and people rave about the food. "How could this be the same Cinnamon's we disliked so many years ago?" "How can we walk past this place nearly every day and see how packed they are?" So we finally took the plunge. I went right for the Red Velvet Cakes - why not?! It's just a chocolate pancake with red food coloring...right? We've been back 3 times in a week. Dangerous living 2 blocks from Cinnamon's. Good thing they close after 2pm. Good: Red Velvet pancakes ARE good. Dessert-ish, but good. Great after a long run or swim. Omelet was large, light and not at all greasy. OK: Prices. Short stack or Red Velvet was $7.25. Bit high for 2 pancakes, but it's a novelty and folks will pay it. Including me! Omelet was decently priced and the SAND was a good deal too. It's Kailua so expect the $7-12 types of prices. Not so good: The "1 free refill" policy on the soft drinks. Really? Come on. You charge almost $3 for a small glass of soda stuffed with ice. If you want to be stingy, so can I. It's hot outside where your seating is, it's hot inside, free refills for $3 folks. Overall - I'm happy to see Cinnamon's doing well. The food, service and atmosphere are 10,000 times better than Boot's and Kimos. And most importantly, they seem to value your money - unlike Boot's and Kimo's that just want you in and out, shut up, go away, next please!

    (4)

  • Christine C.

    i love to order any of the benedicts here-- cinnamons was actually the first place i ever had hollandaise sauce in my life... and to date, it's pretty much killed any other places' chance of ever impressing me with their hollandaise. if you aren't a fan of benedicts they do everything else really well too. it's also one of the few places if not the only where i've seen, ordered, and loved an omelette/scramble with laulau (not usually a fan of laulau) & kalua pig. and of course as everyone else has mentioned-- red velvet pancakes.. yummy & unique since i haven't really seen them on anywhere else's menu. their guava chiffon pancakes are equally delicious if you aren't a red velvet/cream cheese person. coming here on the weekends for breakfast is a bad idea if you are on a tight schedule or don't wanna wait. but if you're out here for a nice family or friends breakfast and don't mind a leisurely wait & chit chat go for it. i would love to give them 5 stars but sometimes service can be iffy-- i haven't been extremely unfortunate with it but the last time we were here there was a snarky lady working that snapped at the hostess in a way that made me feel bad for her & awkward for witnessing it.. either way-- i love to come here whenever i'm in hawaii.

    (4)

  • Hawaii Girl Y.

    Mmmmmmmm I got the crab cakes benedict and it was sooooo yum! Next time I come back, I'll have to try the red velvet pankcakes!

    (5)

  • Dana L.

    Holy Toledo. Guava chiffon pancakes literally made my heart sing. Anyone who says food can't make you happy has not had these pancakes. We also had the loco moco which was just ok- nothing special get it from L&L for $3 less and save room in your belly for the ice cream you order ala mode with the pancakes. PS: service was tops.

    (4)

  • Shanda B.

    We visited at the beginning of the month after reading reviews on here. We loved it. Big portions, not the cheapest place but very tasty. The only thing is my husband ordered sausage patties and they were more like hamburgers he didn't like the taste, so he sent them back for bacon.

    (5)

  • Curtis L.

    long wait on the weekends.....good kalua eggs benedict....home fries ...one of the best i've had anywhere.....garlic and onions ... slow service when not as busy on the weekends...water glasses not filled.....waited to order when not busy...

    (4)

  • Frequent D.

    Can't go wrong here! Get there before 8:30 a.m. and have some red velvet pancakes!

    (4)

  • Danielle M.

    Delicious coffee and friendly service. The omelets come with pancakes as an option instead of toast. Awesome that you don't have to choose between eggs or pancakes! Go early it gets crowded quickly. Reservations are possible.

    (4)

  • Wade H.

    My doctor is just across the way from Cinnamons so we decided to go after my appointment. The wait wasn't too long on a Friday. Go early because parking is hard to come by in the public lot and bring lots of coins since you need to pay for the meters. It is not worth getting a ticket. It's not $5 anymore... The red velvet pancakes were to die for! It tasted like a red velvet cake! Very moist and the sauce was very delicious. Some people feel that the sauce is too sweet? I also had the eggs benedict. I heard good reviews on Yelp. I thought it was just ok. The potatoes that came with the eggs were dissapointingly cold. This place is open for dinner sometimes so call or check their schedule. And if you sit outside, stay under the umbrellas. Otherwise you may be the victim of a bird POOP!

    (3)

  • Bernard A.

    This quaint little restaurant is tucked away from street view, so was a little hard to find at 1st. The pancakes are original, and I had a guava chiffon. Yummy! Everyone else ate your typical breakfast and enjoyed their meals. Service was good. The restaurant is a bit old fashioned, but clean and comfortable. Will definitely go here again for a good breakfast.

    (4)

  • Frank S.

    Eggs Benedict is a winner, generous portions, moderate prices.

    (4)

  • Mike B.

    Red velvet was awesome. We came hungry, and not sure why, but the manager dropped off a stack of guava pancakes. Pretty sweet n tasty. Good grub. Add jalapanoes. They're fantastic and not too hot. Bigger menu than boots, but both are worthy

    (4)

  • Fernando G.

    nothing CONVENTIONAL applies to this joint in kailua town apart from parking, asking for the key to the restroom and the eternal wait for a table. :) the wait however was worth every bit of it. for as we waited, we were lured to wanting to order every passing dish. oh lala ! the velvet, guava and even corn pancakes ... looked oh so delicious. we settled for blueberry. the cinnamon-infused and brown sugar butter absolutely did the job. yummm never mind the calories of course. uber delicious it was ! :) i had never seen or tasted a grilled salmon as succulent and deliciously prepared as i did this time; let alone salmon served with over-easy eggs. interesting. the other big surprise was "crab cakes and eggs." crab cakes for breakfast ? mmmh ! well, no regrets whatsoever. my shredded chicken "baja" omelette was amazing ... as it was the salsa that came with it. absolutely not enough -- that's how good it was. when visiting this place, plan on the wait. it is worth it. best part of it all, plan on having an amazing time. we did and in fact had the best time ever. debbie (our server) was busy, however, she had the time to smile and was extremely fun. she was ! thanks debbie...

    (5)

  • Mic B.

    Yummy! But prepare for a wait during the weekends and when you do get seated be ready to hear 'michael party of 4' for the entire duration of your meal...not realxing but very good food.

    (3)

  • Tiffany A.

    Three words: RED. VELVET. PANCAKES. Hell to ye-ah! This time through I tried the Lox Benedict and the Fritata Omelet (which was really my friends and not mines but I had half so does that count?). If I had to grade them: B for the Lox and A- for the Fritata Omelet. Oh and let's not forget the A+ for Ms. Red V. Pancakes! For a very busy Sunday, we waited maybe a good 30 minutes to seat 6 people. Not bad... the "downtown metered" parking lot, as I've only seen this at like downtown businesses, was pretty much empty. People definitely stole to the streets for FREE parking. I wanted to try the Lox because my girlfriend said it was good and really Lox is quite delicious. But it was an overload of Lox up in my Benedict! Good thing I was sharing. Most people don't argue about getting a lot more but I think the more part killed the dish just a little bit. The Fritata Omelet was as a veggie omelet should be: delectable! The artichoke hearts were a bit strong but still very much on the good side. Now, we teeter tottered back and forth on the short stack or the full stack and decided, what the heck!, there's 5 adults here let's get the full stack of Red Velvet Pancakes. So yummy I don't know how else to tell you. It's like the cake but not like the cake. It's not as sweet but then you can taste the hint of chocolate in every bite. The dressing was so good and not over the top in sweetness. It complemented the pancakes so well. Yum. Yummy. Yummy deliciousness! Now because the Guava Chiffon has been the favorite and this one is getting up there, people have compared the two but I say you can't really compare the two because they're on two different levels: the Guava Chiffon is all in the dressing and the Red Velvet is all in the pancake. I love them both and really if I had to choose I probably wouldn't be able to... no I stand my ground! I wonder what it would be like if you threw the Guava Chiffon sauce on the Red Velvet pancake??? haha. What a thought.

    (5)

  • Jocelyn L.

    "Locals love it, but i don't understand why...it's a mainstay in Kailua, but the food is just so-so...fried rice is lame and everything else is just OK...not worth the wait or hype..."

    (2)

  • Arlene C.

    red velvet pancakes were okay.. tasted like cake. guava chiffon pancakes were tangy and sweet.. yum! Crab cake.. Kalua .. Benedicts .. ONO!! Dont order the half, once you try it you'll be wanting the full order. Believe me I know! I take the long drive from the leeward side just for the benedicts.

    (5)

  • Shige O.

    Def. one of my fav. breakfast places. Well worth the drive. Assortment of pancakes which are great. Red velvet pancakes and carrott pancakes and even better make it alamode with ice cream and you have a winner! haha The omlets are also a fav. of mine. Service is a huge plus there. Staff so friendly and most have been there for years it seems. They close at 2 pm so its a breakfast and brunch place but get there early they do get a line most times. The entire menu and atmosphere is def. a great place to start the day and put a smile on your face.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey M.

    Great food & WAAAY better service than Boots & Kimos! I ordered the red velvet pancakes. I'm not a huge fan of red velvet but I must say that these pancakes tasted WAAAY better than any red velvet (cup)cake i've tried. Our server was really nice and even struck up a conversation with us. I must say that the service here is SOOOO much better than boots n kimos. Will definitely have to go back again and try the guava chiffon pancakes...

    (4)

  • Chanda I.

    great way to start the morning before hitting the beaches! a weekend here is packed so come early or maybe try calling them. we called and they put our name on the list and we arrived when they called us- we lucked out thanks to the great host! coffee was great - they have their own blend. they even sell bags of it! so much good food for breakfast but like the other reviews, i came for pancakes - guava and red velvet pancakes - something i don't get on the mainland. sweet sweet soft soft = heaven. i never thought of pancakes like a true cake and this just made my breakfast a dessert. also had the kalua pork eggs Benedict which is also an alternative to a classic which is okay. we got some kind of scramble of meat and potatoes and they messed up on that and that dish was not so great. but overall, a great breakfast experience in kailua!

    (4)

  • LH O.

    Cinnamon's, you had me at Guava Chiffon. Sigh.

    (4)

  • Allison D.

    Long wait to be seated. Not so good service. Food was awesome! Had the traditional eggs Benedict with potatoes and the red velvet pancake! Yummy!

    (4)

  • Betsy P.

    I big heart Cinnamon's! Their food is so ono it is hard to pick my favorite...I always love their eggs benedict and french dip. Now that I am a vegetarian, I was suprised to see that they have a fair amount of veggie items. Every time I go to Kailua, I stop by for a quick lunch.

    (5)

  • Catherine L.

    I went to Cinnamon and was very disappointed by the experience. I think they are victim of their success. I went there before and I was much happier of the service and food than this time. The wait was long (25 minutes), and we ended up being seated at a side table, shoveled between the counter, the entrance and the kitchen door. We got the farmer's omelet that was pretty good and the corn- blueberry pancake. We thought it was gonna be a take on a corn bread, with some cornmeal instead of regular flour, but it was actually kernel corn inside the pancake !! Gross. The coffee was basically dark colored water and everything is kinda sticky (table, chairs, silverware). Luckely, the waitress was nice, but it does not make up for the crappy food. I was very disappointed, and do not think I will go back again.

    (2)

  • Nixxie P.

    The food is absolutely delicious, in such an adorable restaurant! Makes for a perfect breakfast date or family outing. The wait can sometimes be longer then they say when busy but it's definitely worth the wait! A must is the red velvet pancakes- let's just say I don't care for red velvet but cinnamon's red velvet pancakes are now my favorite! If your visiting from out of town make cinnamon's a must on your to do list(:

    (5)

  • Aiko A.

    OMG is right! I can't believe I've waited this long to eat at Cinnamon's. The red velvet pancakes were tempting but I chose the blueberry corn pancakes. Lots of blueberries with cornmeal and a little corn. It was AWESOME!!! and with that honey butter...HEAVEN! I also had the sun dried tomato frittata. That was a delicious side to the pancakes. Big pieces of artichoke, lots of cheese, and the right amount of sun dried tomatoes. I left very satisfied, already planning my next visit.

    (4)

  • Jeffrey C.

    I normally don't like eating pancakes much but the Red Velvet Pancake is best pancake I've ever had! It was tasty, fluffy, moist, and just darn gone rootin' tootin' delicious! My girlfriend and I ordered the S.A.N.D (start of a nice day) and paid $2 extra for the two pancakes. I was able to order 1 red velvet and 1 guava chiffon and the red velvet was definitely better.

    (4)

  • H. R.

    I liked it, but it wasn't what I thought it'd be. I will probably never go on a Sunday morning, ever again. That was my first mistake. The wait was an hour and 25 minutes to be seated, so we put in our names, went to the store and came back. When seated, we were outside and since there were oogles of people waiting to get in, there were a dozen people staring at us from 9 ft away from our table, as we ordered and once we got our food.....they may as well have been vultures. One lady even got up while I was cutting pancakes (remember we waited almost an hour and a half to be seated, so that means another half hour for food 2 hrs total have gone by) and asked me what I ordered as she stared at my food. I still had to feed my children, and she and her party of 3 were hovering over us. I ordered red velvet pancakes since that is the reason we went, and a frittata. Fritatta was alright, no complaints, no thrills:) Red velvet pancakes.....well......they left a lot of room for improvement in my eyes. Maybe we had a bad batch, but the pancakes were more like "cake" and I would have liked them more like "pancakes". So, like I said....I will go back here, but never on a Sunday morning, and I will try another item like I hear the Crab Eggs Benedict, or Crab cakes, or Carrot Cake Pancakes are divine;)

    (3)

  • Liz S.

    Honestly, I feel a little bit bad giving this place a so-so review because the service is fantastic. The staff are friendly and helpful and very attentive given the number of customers they have. The waitress at our table checked on us frequently, refilled our water, and generally just seemed like a happy person (which is always nice). I was kind of unimpressed with the food, though. I admit, I'm a bit of a brunch snob, but nonetheless, the food wasn't that outstanding. I had the 1/2 portion eggs benedict with crab cake, which tasted okay, but not so much like crab. My friend sampled some and asked whether I had any crab shell in my portion - he encountered something uncharacteristically crunchy. Honestly, I was a bit reassured - maybe there actually was crab in it? The sweet bread french toast was good but again, not extraordinary. Home fries were pretty solid -hard to eat and not that tasty. I would go again if a friend asked me - maybe to try other dishes - but I wouldn't be the one to suggest it. I'm in search of another brunch place. Tip: If you go, make reservations beforehand to avoid the wait.

    (3)

  • Remee A.

    Cinnamon's is probably the one of the best breakfast places that i have been to. The restaurant gets really crowded and the wait is sometimes long in the morning but it is worth the wait. The crab cake benedict is wonderful, they have a really good hollandaise. I also enjoy their fried rice, and guava chiffon ala mode!

    (4)

  • Lil D.

    The red velvet pancakes are the bomb! These are so much better than the overly sweet cake or cupcakes. Fluffy chocolatey pancakes smothered with a light cream cheese glace syrup...it doesn't get any better than this. Yummmm. The guava pancakes are awesome as well!!! Take your pick. Can't go wrong with either if you have a sweet tooth, but these at Cinnamon's are not overly sweet. Coffee is yummy as well. Pick up a bag or two for self or as souvenir. I was only able to buy one bag. Hope they'll have more when I visit again next.

    (4)

  • Daniel R.

    This is by far one of the best breakfast joints on the island. My cousin and I ended up coming here after attempting to eat at Boots and Kimos, which was a fail because they were closed for equipment maintenance or whatever. We weren't too bummed. We both had the crab cake eggs benedict. Like everyone else said on here, they're to die for. Some crab cakes can be pretty crappy and taste more like cake, less crab, but the crab cakes they use for their eggs benedict is seriously a CRAB cake, it also goes great with the skillet potatoes. We also tried their infamous red velvet pancakes. I wasn't too much a fan of it cause it literally was a red velvet cake in pancake form, but most people look for that "authentic" red velvet characteristic with anything red velvet, personally it wasn't my favorite. We also had the guava chiffon pancakes which were very delicious! The staff at Cinnamon's are very friendly and personable, so all around it was a great experience!

    (5)

  • Joyce H.

    You went from 5 stars to 1 star in my book. Looove Cinnamon's BUT they recently implemented a new rule -- no serving family members! Our family so looked forward to seeing our daughter, sister, niece, grand-daughter but now, while we love the food she has been told she cannot serve us! We have sent many new customer's your way simply because she works there (and the food is wonderful). You've spoiled it for us and many others. Please go back to the way it was. Remember, Hawaii is about Ohana.

    (1)

  • Edmond K.

    Foods great but a 30 min wait on average! But it really worth it!

    (4)

  • Kimberly F.

    I absolutely love the pancakes at this place and that is the reason I keep coming back. One thing that really put me off, was that the first time I visited this restaurant I wanted to order a combo meal which comes with meat. I asked the waitress if I could substitute the meat for hash browns since I'm a vegetarian and she rudely told me "No...that's too many starches and carbs." Wow...sorry Cinnamon's waitress lady (who by the way, was twice my size) I didn't realize that was such an issue for you. Shouldn't I, the customer be able to eat what I want? They ended up losing money because I just got pancakes instead...wouldn't it have just been easier to substitute the meat? All the experiences with the other waitresses have been great though...but I can't help thinking of this nasty woman every time I go.

    (3)

  • Dan T.

    Great place for Breakfast. The food came out quick and was outstanding. The Guava Chiffon Pancakes were really good.

    (4)

  • Bryan D.

    Had to go around the block once to find the entrance to the parking lot, but once there ohh it got good! We reserved a table for 7 of us. Went there and was seated immediately. I ordered the Hawaiian omelet with a side of hashbrowns. It didnt take long for our food to come. The Hawaiian omelet was really good. It had lau lau and kalua pig in it! Who would of thought that combo of omelet would go good together? There cinnamon bread was really good as well along with there guava pancakes. Also if you order an omelet you can get a choice between two types of pancakes on their menu as a side. Forgot which two they put in there but an omelet and a pancake for 11 bucks is good. Cant get it for that price at Boots and Kimos.

    (4)

  • Julie O.

    REALLY disappointed in this place. Was excited to go cuz of all the reviews and was thoroughly disgusted once I went. I am making an assumption that the people that thinks Cinnamons is so great probably also think Ricados in Aeia is the bomb. Overall the quality of the food was just really poor. I'm guessing they don't make much in house. My daughter had the red velvet pancakes and they tasted like a cake mix. The white chocolate frosting tasted like it had loads of bad quality and trans fat in it. I had the traditional eggs benedict and the hollandaise sauce was thick and just poor quality - felt like I was clogging my arteries with every bit of food I put in my mouth! Besides that the ambiance leaves very little to be desired. This place is in desparate need of a renovation! We were sat in a corner table and there were two roach hotels that looked very old shoved in the corner on the floor. NOT COOL! Our seats were an outside woven fabric that stuck to our legs like it had the sweat of a thousand customers all oozing into our legs. YUCK! I'm shocked that the lines are so long for this place - must be one time tourist type customers or locals with just very poor diets/taste.

    (1)

  • Kaliko L.

    The food was ok service lacked a bit water cup went dry and we waited a good 15 mins after eating to get our bill and asked if we wanted anything else. The home style potatoes were dry and lacked flavor and the pancakes were disappointing omelette was fluffy and filling was good. I would say hit or miss not worth waiting 50 mins for a seat though.

    (3)

  • Seth J.

    Service is very quick and friendly. Red velvet or Guava pancakes are the best!

    (4)

  • Heather D.

    I've only been to Cinnamon's for breakfast, its good food, a little expensive, but if your fortunate to get the older waitress with the raspy voice, shes great. Unfortunately this time I went, we didn't get her =(. Service was incredibly slow, and I sat at my table for a solid 20 minutes with an empty iced tea glass, before our server noticed.

    (2)

  • Troy L.

    really good eggs benedict. the red velvet pancakes are great, except its really just eating cupcakes for breakfast. nothing special with the atmosphere. a bit of a wait. and slightly below average service (guy kept saying he would bring us more napkins, but it never happened).

    (4)

  • Elbert K.

    Bad ass mama-jama. This is a great place to have a nice relaxing breakfast to chill before hitting the beach. We had actually intended to go to Kimo and Boots that morning, but the line was crazy. So, we turned to Yelp and found Cinnamon's Restraunt. You can sit indoors or outdoors. The service was good. The food was something very serious. I had ordered the eggs benedict over crab cakes. I almost always get eggs benedict for any brunch occasion, but the combo between the two was insanely good. The portion was a perfect size to leave you satisfied. Also, it's probably not to good for your health to have to much hollandaise sauce. It was very buttery, but that was a GREAT thing. A friend of mine ordered the cinnamon roll with nuts, and it was awesome. Came out nice and hot. They should probably name the restraunt Butter. BY FAR MY FAVORITE BREAKFAST SPOT IN HAWAII. I hate to say it, but it dominates kimo and boots (aka melted macadamia nut ice cream sauce with massive line). I forgot to add that the menu was one of the deepest (meaning having some of the most selections) that I have seen in Hawaii. They have their own eggs benedict section, come on brah!

    (4)

  • Montie M.

    Happened upon this place without having heard of it while driving through Kailua. Its a bit tucked away if you're looking for it from the street and are not familiar with the town, which adds to its appeal. Ample seating and obviously a go to place, and for good reason. Had one of the special omelets which included asparagus, red onions, chicken, peppers, and god knows what else. The omelet was great and the coffee as well. Their macadamia nut honey butter was also very good. My only criticism was that the hashbrowns were pretty lackluster. A bit on the mushy and flavorless side. The menu is varied and the specials seem to be numerous. Will return when in Kailua. Street parking and the lot adjacent seem to include meters, even on Saturday.

    (4)

  • Shawn B.

    Nice "Local Breakfast Place", packed with customers, but only a 10 minute wait. Easy access parking and great service. Definitely, the place to hit in Kailua for brekkie.

    (5)

  • mark c.

    Decent breakfast--had the mango pancakes--when it gets busy and they ask you whether you want to be seated inside the restaurant or in the interior court yard--choose the courtyard. Very noisy inside.

    (4)

  • Jeannanicole D.

    Three letters.. O M G. Walking in to Cinnamons, I noticed a special board indicating red velvet pancakes were Aprils addiction. As soon as I mentioned it, a fellow patron jumped for joy and whispers.. " oh my god. it is sooooooooo ono. i've had them EVERY day for the past month." Being the 30th day of April, I was reluctant to try something I had a good feeling i'd become addicted to, considering I had NO days left to satisfy my possible craving.. My new friend was right. These light but rich pancakes damn near broke my heart and mouth, but not the bank. There are hardly words to describe this delight. Paired with Louisiana hot links. I'm not positive, but that friday morning breakfast may have been better than a sweaty tumble.

    (5)

  • Marie T.

    kinda like Dennys

    (2)

  • Zany K.

    Hospitality is super friendly! Prices are reasonable! Sometimes they are in a giving mood and they'll give you some of their amazing red velvet pancake!!! Overall... This is the place to come and have a great breakfast!

    (5)

  • Ej S.

    Awesome breakfast and lunch. Huge lines and only open until early afternoon but totally worth the wait and waking up at a decent hour. Their eggs Benedict are my favorite and all of their pancake flavors are awesome...guava, red velvet, pumpkin chiffon...you name it! Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Scotty K.

    When I come to visit family and friends, I make it a point to come here! If you like breakfast/brunch make sure to stop by. There is always a some sort of wait, especially on the weekends. But, its a good sign when its mostly locals. I like the guava chiffon pancakes and the eggs benedict is awesome. Its located a little out of the way in Kailua. But, nice little place and great, friendly service. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Shawn B.

    Eggs plus Meat Special with Guava Chiffon Pancakes. Winnas

    (4)

  • Heidi B.

    I had such high hopes for this place after reading all of the reviews but the food lacked flavor and really fell flat for me. It all looked so good on the menu and in person but just lacked flavor. I do have to say, the service was great and the pancakes were awesome!

    (3)

  • William L.

    Awesome Loco Moco!

    (4)

  • Jeremy T.

    Usually love this place..great food and service. However, last time I went we had a party of 8. We had to wait for a few minutes to allow the others to arrive but the hostess would not seat us at the table that had already been set for us. We had 5 of the 8 with us including our two kids. Both of them being under 3 ,it would have been nice if they would have sat us and at least let us get the kids started. Kinda stupid and rude really. Next time I am going to insist on being seated and if they refuse...no more cinnamons

    (3)

  • Gigi R.

    OK, so this place is a big hype in Kailua but I've been a few times and I'm still waiting for that "WOW" experience. I tried the Red Velvet pancakes but they just didn't do it for me. I only ate about a quarter of them. I've tried an omelet and it was undercooked, biscuit was hard and aweful! Not to mention it's always a huge deal to split a ticket when you eat with a friend. They always say they'll do it at the register then when you get to the register they are all confused on splitting the bill! Just not impressed....

    (2)

  • Kanoe K.

    Kalua Eggs Benedict .... another AMAZING choice!!!

    (5)

  • Sandy T.

    Let me just say, guava syrup is a force to be reckoned with. I tried a bite of some pancakes doused in guava syrup... wow. That was like candy on crack. Sat in the outdoor patio area, good service, not cheap. I had Portuguese sausage and eggs. What I really liked was the jelly for my toast... sooo good.

    (4)

  • D K.

    Whatever you do...don't take the outside seating! I'll spare the details other than the bird poop shrapnel which accosted my wife and me. Anyhow, the food is great, better than Boots & Kimo's for sure! We had the 25th Anniversary Red Velvet pancakes; delicious, fluffy, and not over-sweetened. The portuguese sausage omelette is nothing out of the ordinary, real haole style with a lot of filling. Kind of disappointing that shoyu was not on the table from the get go...then again...Kailua :-)

    (3)

  • Stef H.

    Kailua has so many excellent breakfast joints, and this is my favorite. Lots of variety, daily specials, and excellent coffee. My faves: Guava Chiffon Pancakes (sauce on the side), crab cake eggs benedict, and french toast. LOVE IT!

    (4)

  • Shannon C.

    We came here this past weekend for the first time. There was a little wait but it wasn't bad. My husband had bacon, egg and hashbrown with a side of biscuit and I ordered the special which was a pork adobo fried rice omelette. We also ordered a short stack of the red velvet pancakes. I loved the pancakes but my husband thought it was too sweet for breakfast. The pork adobo fried rice omelette was okay. I only finished 1/3 of it. I think there was too much whole peppercorn and fatty pieces and a little on the heavy side for breakfast. The flavor was good though. I probably will not order it again for breakfast, it would be good for lunch. Next time I want to try one of the many different kinds of Benedict that they have.

    (4)

  • Lani L.

    Great food & friendly staff....be prepared to wait to be seated (during peak hrs)...this place does tend to get crowded...especially during the weekends.

    (5)

  • Aaron A.

    favorite breakfast place in kailua. better then boots and kimo's and prices are good. i like the red velvet pancakes BUT they need to put the cream all over them not just on the side or maybe bottle it like regular syrup.

    (4)

  • Tracy L.

    We had breakfast at Cinnamon's recently and I'm pleased that at least a decent place to eat is available in Kailua. The food is good, not spectacular, but I think most people know that going in. What people seem to love, and I have to agree, is the service. Our server, Audra, was lovely and attended to our table, took care of our order, and also checked that the other tables around her were doing ok. What's really nice about Cinnamon's is the down home, country cozy, warm and inviting atmosphere (vs. the Boots & Kimo sports bar setting down the street). Parking is easy and the wait isn't that bad either.

    (4)

  • Justin B.

    Best breakfast in town and much more reasonably priced, and higher quality, than their two name competitor on the other side of town. If you go you MUST try the pork benedict.... great dish.

    (4)

  • C O.

    I'm not sure when Kailua became the breakfast-mecca of Oahu but I'm sure glad my wife drug me out of bed over the past few weekends to find out. I'm already smitten with a 'really-thin-pancake' place on the other end of Kailua and now I've got a tummy-crush on Cinnamon's and their wonderful Eggs Benedict. I'm not too sure when I became a glutton for meat, carbs, and hollandaise but I love the diversity of options at Cinnamon's. Salmon? Pork? Spinach/tomato? Really? Too many options and so little time! On the sweeter side of life, Cinnamon's in known for their pancakes. Specifically, at this point, their red velvet pancakes. While not the most visually appealing the slabs of red deliciousness are a bit too sweet for me, but make my wife very very happy. Parking is easy, the wait isn't too bad. Service is good, menu is vast, prices are low. Maybe I'll go back this weekend!

    (4)

  • Bryan E.

    The food was good, but service wise was horrible. Took about 10 mins just for us to get our water, 20 mins for our appetizer, and 30 minutes for our main dish. Water would be refilled maybe 5-10 minutes after it's empty. But other than that, food was good.

    (3)

  • Gunther W.

    I have been here twice in the past couple of weeks and I have to say that the red velvet pancakes are one of the best surprises I have had for breakfast in a long time. I have also tried the loco moco which I think has the BEST gravy of any that I have tried in my 12 years here on the island. I think the complimentary coffee and water while you wait is a great idea. It makes the time go by much faster and since you wait in the shade it makes a very nice start to the whole day.

    (5)

  • Jon L.

    I'll be honest, this was our backup to Boot's and Kimo's. The line for Boots and Kimo's was approximately 3 light years, and after waiting for an hour, we jumped ship to Cinnamons. I was really set on Boot's that morning (in fact I had never tried it so it was a mission), and the fact that I had to "settle" for Cinnamons wasn't ideal. However, REDEMPTION. I had the crab cakes eggs benedict and guava chiffon pancakes. Another friend got something that had macadamia nut butter on the side. That's the only part that I remember. The crab cakes were ridiculously rich and crabby (in a good way). Couldn't eat this on a daily basis but once a month, it hits the spot. The guava chiffon pancakes were surprisingly amazing. They looked like a baby shower gift, with all their pink frosting-like sauce and fluffiness, but tasted awesome. I was expecting something super fruity and flowery, but it was just enough guava-chiffon to make it subtle yet noticeable. Oh and I have no idea what chiffon is. It sounds like an accessory to a girl's dress. The macadamia nut butter was also dope, and needless to say, very buttery. I guess it would go well on waffles or the like. Overall, very delicious, rich, buttery, breakfast food. I should be good for a month...

    (4)

  • Christina W.

    Oh my! Such "goodness" After reading the reviews for Cinnamon's, we opted to try it instead of the "other" place a couple blocks away. The red velvet and guava chiffon pancakes were amazing! So much so, we had to go back on Valentine's Day morning to have the luscious red velvet decadence drizzled with cream cheese glaze - again! This time, we also tried the crab benedict and that was very good as well. Thanks everyone for your helpful reviews! We've found a favorite breakfast place - worth the drive from East Honolulu!

    (4)

  • Jodi P.

    I've been traveling to Kailua for 30+ years to visit family, and have never been to Cinnamon's. I went there for the first time in November, and couldn't believe we hadn't been there before. I love breakfast, it might be my favorite meal. And I LOVE that rice is considered a breakfast item in Hawaii. Yum yum! We used to wait in line for Boots & Kimos' but they've gotten too big for their britches. The service is poor, the food is okay, the mac nut pancakes are the only stand out, the prices are high and the wait is horrendous. From now on, we will be at Cinnamon's for breakfast. We tried the red velvet pancakes, which were delish but a bit heavy for breakfast. I think the next time we'll give the guava ones a try.

    (4)

  • Iger P.

    this was my first visit. we got to cinnamon's at about 11:30 a.m. it was pretty busy, which was what we expected since today (09.06.10) was a holiday. we were seated about half an hour later. and it took another half hour for our food to come. why seat us if we're only going to have to wait another million years for our food? such a tease! i ordered the guava chiffon short stack and the husband ordered the prime rib with eggs (his usual) and a short stack of the red velvet pancakes. i do not know how to describe the guava chiffon -- it was weird. the pancake was nice and fluffy but it tasted like the dry ingredients weren't mixed very well with the wet ingredients. or maybe it was the guava chiffon sauce? idk -- it was just weird. i had a bite of husband's red velvet pancake. it was delicious but i felt it was kinda too much for breakfast. water service SUCKS. server came by only once to check on us and refill our water. remember, we're big water drinkers -- that means water service is very, very important. service was slow -- too many tables for "x" amount of servers they had. i was really, really trying to be patient and give this place a chance but couldn't take it after i tried to get the server's attention. i said "excuse me" and she totally ignored me -- walked passed and away from us to get the other table's order! WTF?! that was the last straw!!!

    (2)

  • Chevis C.

    I ate here a lot before, but there prices had gotten a little pricy so it's a once in awhile treat. The best thing that I like here is the crab cake Benedict, it's super delicious. I tried the red velvet pancakes and it was good, but very heavy and filling. Its as if you are eating dessert cake. The parking can be hard sometimes, being that there is a lot of businesses and doctors offices all around in the area. Have lots of coins handy cause it's all meter parking and the wait can be long sometimes.

    (4)

  • Tiare K.

    The food is great and inexpensive. I love this place. Sometimes the wait can be long but it's well worth it.

    (5)

  • Brian F.

    1st time here. Loved the crab cake benedict with the home fries. We also sampled the guava chiffon and apple cinnamon pancakes. The guava chiffon was the better of the two. Great service. Nice breakfast with a good friend.

    (4)

  • Jaime S.

    With a place this good and well-regarded, it can be hard to motivate myself to write another rave review. However, Cinnamon's deserves all that praise and more! My boyfriend and I were recommended by a friend to check out the guava chiffon pancakes, and they were beyond delicious. We went back two days later to try their kalua pork eggs benedict and the chicken and cashew salad sandwich, and we couldn't stop praising the food with each mouthful. Thanks, Cinnamon's!

    (5)

  • Audrey K.

    Make a trip to Kailua just to go to this restaurant... especially if you're starving! Food - 5 Red velvet pancakes: Yes, they are amazing. Yes, you will get plenty of white chocolate sauce on your pancake, even the ones that aren't on top of the stack. If you run out of white chocolate sauce, you can try the coconut syrup on the table that's next to the maple syrup. Guava chiffon pancakes: Yes, these are also amazing. Oh my goodness. [Anything] eggs benedict: Everyone in my party got eggs benedict, and we all got different kinds. My pulled pork benedict was SO GOOD. I was starving after hiking Diamond Head (and walking to/from the hotel!) and this hit the spot. I got the home fries because our waitress recommended them - and she was right. They were seasoned just right, you could push the potatoes around to soak up any eggy bits that oozed out when you bit into the egg, and the fried surface area to potato volume ratio was just right. Service - 5 It's a lazy metric, but it's a good sign when your cup of water is refilled often throughout the meal - it means your server isn't ignoring you! Man, playing the water game here would have been a disaster. Our server was fantastic. She gave great suggestions when I asked for them, made sure we were happy with our food, and above all made sure we were hydrated. (Again, we had gone to Cinnamon's right after we finished at Diamond Head!) Bring quarters. The parking lot behind the restaurant (which is located in a tiny shopping square) is metered. There could be a line when you go - we didn't have to wait at all because we were there at 1 on a Tuesday. If possible, make a reservation, just in case. You won't be sorry you went to this restaurant. Trust me! :)

    (5)

  • Anh V.

    big and family friendly...this was a solid brekkie place without the long wait time. the crabcake eggs benedict was deelish. garlic lovers, make sure you go for the home fries. the hawaiian omelet was choc' full of kalua pork, lu'au leaves, butterfish, onions and tomato. if you aren't familiar with the flavors, it can be an acquired taste. to me, it was similar to eating morel mushrooms. rich and earthy. but diabetics beware - the chiffon guava pancakes with a dollop of whipped cream was like eating a light and sugary dessert. we really wanted to take a nap afterwards but thankfully, we burned the calories off by island hopping and spotting turtles via kayak.

    (4)

  • Al D.

    Wow, red velvet pancakes were YUM! I got a short stack and shared them with someone. They are super sweet and are so much more of a dessert than a breakfast, but I had worked out hard that mornign and was about to go for a hike so I thought i could splurg. THe pancakes were moist..in fact they weren't cooked all the way through but I didn't mind. We came here at an off peak time so we didn't have to wait. Service was friendly and the owner checked up on us to see if we liked our food, which was nice.

    (4)

  • Jill K.

    Went there for the Guava Pancakes...they were hot pink...I WEAR hot pink, but I don't know too many edibles that are born this color...a bit sweet for me, but for my partner-in-edible-crime, Connie Girl...these were a-okay (thumbs up!)...I preferred the crab cake benedict, but you can't go wrong with the incredible edible egg...

    (3)

  • Lukasz S.

    Outstanding place . Good eating . Large portions , very caring service . Nice place for family breakfast or brunch .

    (5)

  • Cherish D.

    Amazing guava chiffon pancakes!! The syrup is soft and light just heavenly. These pancakes made my vacation.

    (5)

  • Leighton P.

    Came all the way from the big island to see what this place was about.. And I was not disappointed at all!! The pumpkin butterscotch cheese cake pancakes are the best ever!!! I hope they make a regular dish!! That stuff is legendary in my book! The beef stroganoff omelette is also great! But that pancake is awesome!! I had left Cinnamon's a true believer and will put ANY place up against it! You have made me a crusader for your cause on the big island! Awesome food and great service!

    (5)

  • Suzi S.

    Just visited there this past Saturday morning and was a bit disappointed with the food. Since we got there around 11am, half of us decided to order breakfast, and the other half decided to order lunch. I ordered the Roast Beef Dip sandwich and was not impressed. Meat was very dry, thank goodness for the au jus! My stepson ordered the veggie patty melt and that was a huge FAIL. The veggie patty was so small in the large bread slices they served it in, all you ended up eating was a grilled cheese sandwich. The portugese soup was decent, but nothing to write home about. Maybe I should have ate the pancakes like everyone else craves about. :(

    (2)

  • Mo Z.

    We tried this restaurant because of the great reviews but we were disappointed. We thought the food was average. Maybe we chose the wrong dishes. I just got eggs and regular pancakes. My husband got the benedict. Also we sat outside of the restaurant which is in the middle of a mall like area.

    (3)

  • Aimee S.

    I am hardly ever in the Windward area, but I do occasionally make the trip over the H-3 to visit some departed loved ones in the memorial parks there. A trip to the Windward side is almost never complete without stopping by at this restaurant. Whenever friends from SoCal come to visit, I also usually bring them here. The wait is long, but the food is worth it. My usual is an omelette + guava chiffon pancakes (that I select as my starch item to come with the omelette) + a side order of the seasoned potato home fries. I usually hear friends talk about the red velvet pancakes but I prefer the guava chiffon because of the fluffiness and the guava syrup. The red velvet's texture just seemed more like a regular cake than a pancake. Staff is usually very helpful. My server at one visit said it was cheaper to upgrade the pancake to guava chiffon and a side order of homefries instead of ordering the homefries with my omelette and getting a side order of guava chiffon. So ever since then, that's how I've ordered them. The portions are a good size. With everything I order, I usually share my food with someone... Or bring home the leftovers and eat them for dinner. :) I really enjoy the Hawaiian food omelette. It's like a luau in my mouth. You get all the Hawaiian foods that you'd typically find at a luau all in one bite. I also enjoyed the florentine omelette. It had an Italian taste to it and it was like eating a pizza instead of a breakfast omelette. & lastly... the parking lot is metered, so bring coins!

    (4)

  • Adalia L.

    Went here for brunch Had the red velvet pancakes they were good my husband got the crabcakes egg Benedict and he loved it so we would definately suggest that red velvet pancakes are not a must. Overall good service and quick food

    (4)

  • Steve T.

    Love the place and the staff!! Would have given 5 stars except i'm disappointed the way the pancakes keep shrinking as the prices go up. Great omletes too, but same problem. I can understand raising prices to adjust for changing times, but don't make the portions smaller too... Also expect to wait at least an hour on weekends and during prime times... I still love them!!!

    (4)

  • Nikki H.

    I feel like I'm in the wrong for giving Cinnamon's 2 stars when everyone else seems to have a huge boner for this spot, but I just wasn't impressed. We arrived and it was kinda busy but we didn't have to wait too long to be seated. That's about the highlight of this spot. We sat there for probably 9 min before our waitress finally came by and asked us what we wanted to drink. After she took our drink order 2 other tables were sat down around us. They got their drinks before us. Then, my husband had to go use the restroom, and our waitress came back to take our food order. Since I didn't know what he wanted, she left. She didn't come back for awhile and the two tables sat after us already have their food. So, we are sitting, sitting, waiting...another table comes in and sits behind us. They have drinks and food. We still have no food. Our waitress comes and tells us that the kitchen is out of bacon. My husband tells her sausage is fine. Those first two tables have now paid and left. Our food comes and she tells me that they are out of biscuits, but for $3 more she can bring my son a plate of pancakes. Um, NO. I'm not gonna sit here for another hour in the chance that my son MIGHT get something he wont eat. Anyways, as far as the food goes my benedict omlette was not impressive. It sounded way better on the menu than it actually tasted. But maybe I'm speaking out of annoyance for the service and it might have been pretty tasty. I'm not gonna rush back to Cinnamon's any time soon. I am sure there are better places on the island.

    (2)

  • Fran S.

    It was not bad just not great. Had breakfast around 9am. Hash browns came out cold. sent back and came back warmer not hot. Both of us had eggs Benedict. the English muffin was just breadlike so not really an English muffin in my opinion and it was not hot either. Decent meal but we won't go back

    (3)

  • Amy J.

    Massive portion of massive pancakes!! I had the blueberry pancakes... The pancake itself reminded me of a cupcake in taste and texture, which was tasty, but the blueberry topping was an incredibly thick, too-sweet-to-eat icing-like concoction that I ate my way around. So if you're looking for a nice warm cupcake smothered with icing, you found it! I prefer breakfast for breakfast.

    (2)

  • Jane B.

    The cinnamon roll was warm very fresh and had the taste of a homemade roll. We also had buttermilk pancakes with coconut syrup and the kailua pork eggs Benedict. These too were very fresh and delicious. The service was excellent as well. The wait was an hour so we put our name in and left to get some shopping done and were seated quickly when we returned. They serve generous portions so plan on it being more brunch than breakfast.

    (4)

  • Erica L.

    I wish I could stand on a mountain and bellow: "I F****** LOVE CINNAMON'S GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKES" However, it's 5:51pm and I lack the will power to hike up a mountain and do that right now so I shall tell you why Cinnamon's is ah-mah-zing! The guava chiffon pancakes taste like guava chiffon cake!! Yes, it's true! We also tried the blueberry chiffon but it wasn't as good (3.5 stars), the pineapple juice (a bit watery, I'd say it's canned Dole pineapple juice. it's off the menu so you have to ask), and the hash browns (homemade although not bad though). By the way, check out the antique stores while you're waiting for a table :) Cinammon's is worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Kerwin B.

    Shockingly unsanitary experience and customer service. Would you like a bright red lipstick mark on your mug? or Band-Aid with your Omelet? I've tried a couple times before to eat here and the place is always swamped. So this time we made reservations and that was a bit clunky, but was nothing compared to our experience when we got there. My wife emailed after they were closed on Friday night. We didn't hear back from them so we called Saturday afternoon. Made the reservation. Party for 8, seating outside. Then we get a call Sunday morning about making a reservation. Then we get there, and they didn't have our reservation. We waited about 15 minutes and then we were seated. My party of 8 were seated and it took a while for our order to be taken, which I guess can be forgiven since it was a busy Sunday morning. Once our drinks were brought to us, my nephew had a hot chocolate given to him in a coffee cup with _bright red lipstick on the cup_. She eventually took it away and brought a new one. Then after taking our order, she brought one of the 2 kids the cinnamon roll they ordered. It was awkward that one person got theirs and not the other, and the rest of us had nothing yet? Awkward watching one person eat. Eventually our food started to arrive after being there for an hour. The first two orders were delivered and I was presented with my omelet, only to quickly be disgusted to find a USED BAND-AID on my plate resting on my omelet! I've never been so grossed out at a restaurant. Plus my omelet was sitting in water! I walked my plate to our server and asked to talk to the manager. The manager asked what was wrong and I explained the clear oversights in what came out of their kitchen, and she asked what they could do? I wasn't sure how to answer that question as I was expecting her to offer something to fix things. Everyone is really put off by what we've seen so far. She simply apologized and that was it. I looked at my wife and my sister and knew that they were ready to go. We left without any additional efforts on the restaurants part to make things right, or leave us with anything but complaints and a sick feeling from what we had seen. I don't doubt the food here is good based on all the positive reviews. My experience today is that twice in the first hour, before all of our orders arrived, we saw 2 blatant quality control issues that weren't caught until they got to our table. The second being a certain health violation. My advice, check your food closely here, as their quality control sucks. Should I post the picture we took? Ugghhh!!!

    (1)

  • Mai H.

    Always a pleasure to make the drive out here!! I've tried almost every single pancake, but my favorite I'd the guava hands down!! Benedict's are awesome... So are the specials! The service is terrific, kind, and fast! Though there is always a wait, they are very fast with the food, so I don't mind!

    (5)

  • Imo C.

    This place is PACKED on the weekends so make sure to bring a book! The eggs benny are wonderful. Nice, thick gooey hollindaise and a side of potatoes makes a really nice brunch. Service is extra friendly here, really brings out the Aloha in Kailua!

    (4)

  • Moon C.

    Recommended by locals as the #1 authentic Hawaiian breakfast place. Came here twice during our visit. Recommend crab cake egg Benedict.

    (5)

  • Erin C.

    Be prepared to wait to get yourself a table. Just know it is worth the wait! After an hour wait we got a table and ordered our food. We got red velvet pancakes, a macadamia nut cinnamon roll, Hawaiian omelette and crab cake eggs Benedict. The cinnamon roll came out first. It was all good, a little dry but plenty of frosting to make up for it. By far the red velvet pancakes were the best part of our meal. I'm from Maryland so I probably shouldn't have ordered the crab cakes but it's so hard to resist crab cakes! Definitely not as good as an MD crab cake but still good. The Hawaiian omelette was decent but neither of us felt like we would order it again. Since it is really busy servers have a hard time being fast but you can tell they are really working hard. The service is friendly and overall pretty good. I felt like my food should have been a little hotter but my boyfriend didn't notice anything so I guess it's just preference.

    (4)

  • Megan G.

    I ordered the crab cake eggs Benedict and hashbrowns. I thought it was delicious! But a little pricy for a breakfast. I added the spinach and tomato for about three extra dollars, which is a bit ridiculous. It was also a long wait. But there are a lot of fun shops to look at beside the restaurant. Overall the food is great!

    (3)

  • Elizabeth B.

    DELICIOUS!! From the coffee to the pancakes to the omelette not to mention the great service this place is nothing but GOOD! If you have not been here yet you are really missing out! YUMO! We parked at McDs and walked Also try the juice place nearby (Jewel or Juice) equally as yummy on an obvious healthier level....

    (5)

  • Jill Y.

    Delicious breakfast/brunch!! You must get the red velvet pancakes-- they are so light and tasty. We also ordered the loco moco with the turkey patty and brown rice. The turkey was so flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Service was quick and our waitress (Georgia) was so friendly and warm. Plenty of street parking (meters- so bring quarters). I forgot quarters but they were able to give me change for a couple dollars.

    (5)

  • Mak L.

    LOVE the crab cake benedict. its so freakin delicious! tried the red velvet pancake and cinnamon roll. both good but really sweet. i cant finish it alone. this is my go to place for breakfast!

    (4)

  • Henry O.

    Cinnamons was Good! We were recommended to try it out from a friend of ours. There was 5 of us and we tried a lot from the menu. But the most memorable was the omelette. We all agreed that it was probably the best omelette that we've ever had. Couldn't figure out why or how it tasted so great, but it was delicious! We also ordered two different kinds of Eggs Benedict but were disappointed when we got our dish. For some reason our yolk was fully cooked, like they were hard boiled eggs. We told our waitress and she brought us out some poached eggs on the side. After throwing those on, our eggs bene were perfect!

    (3)

  • Manami Y.

    Red velvet pancakes and crabcake eggs benedict. That's all I had in my head as we drove out to Kailua on a Sunday morning. You can make reservations if you have a group of 5 or more. Thank goodness we did because it was packed!!! We all decided to have a bite of the red velvet pancakes so we ordered a full stack (4 pancakes). I had the crabcake eggs benedict, recommended by someone who goes often. She was spot on! It was amazing!! It was drenched in Hollandaise sauce, but it wasn't too rich. The eggs themselves were poached to perfection and the the whole dish was delicious! I had mine with hashbrowns, which were a bit overcooked. I heard the home fries were a bit dry too. I got to taste my friend's Hawaiian Omelette and that was tasty too. It had kalua pork, tomatoes, white and green onions, lu'au leaves, and butterfish all mixed together. I know everyone was salivating over the red velvet pancakes, but we all managed to save it for last. It was like biting into a red velvet cake! The pancake itself was soft and had a great taste so you didn't need too much syrup. I could eat this for dessert! Can't wait to go back on my next trip to the islands! YUM!

    (5)

  • Lauren J.

    My family decided to try this place out since I was home visiting. I was really excited to try it since a I heard a lot good things about it and the red velvet pancakes! ..Maybe with all of my anticipation and added expectations, I set the bar too high? My sister and I, ordered enough food between the two of us to feed our family of 4 because we couldn't make up our mind what to eat: Guava Chiffon Pancakes: The pancakes were moist but too sweet. It was hard to take a few bites without reaching for the water glass to wash down the sweetness before starting again. I preferred this though over the red velvet pancakes. Red Velvet Pancakes: I really wanted to love this. While the guava pancakes were moist and too sweet, the red velvet was too dry and barely any taste :( It was more cake-like rather than having a pancake texture. They drizzled on the syrup, but I wish they gave us some extra to moisten up the pancakes. In this case, we were reaching for the water glass to help us swallow it down. I wasn't impressed by this and my mother suggested it be "scratched from the list." Maybe we just had a bad batch? Eggs Benedict---Must try!!! If I could, I'd give 5 starts for this and this alone! This was amazing! I've never had eggs benedict and this dish made me question why I've never had it before! The eggs were placed on a biscuit toast with tomato. I love how the egg yolk spilled over the biscuit and my only disappointment was that we ate it too fast. I'd definitely go back for this if nothing else!! My parents ordered the buttermilk pancakes and the loco-moco. Both enjoyed their dishes and finished them! Since my sister and I ordered too much, we didn't get a chance to sample theirs.. maybe next time I go home.

    (3)

  • Scott C.

    I can't believe I have been going to Hawaii for 35 years and hadn't found this place been. Nice menu with lots of choice, great food and service a reasonable price, what more could you want?

    (4)

  • John N.

    This often comes up when discussing the best breakfast in Kailua: Cinnamon's versus Boots and Kimos? Clear winner is Cinnamon's for me. Why? Their pancakes and other breakfast items like eggs benedict is amazing! I love their guava pancakes and it is a must get when you have a sweet tooth. While B&K has been shrinking their portions, Cinnamon's portions are still large and that's a good thing. When you have longer lines than the other establishment, you know you're doing good. Coffee is good there as their blend is the right type for me. Parking is located at the public meter right outside. Maximum of 3 hours and quite enforced!

    (4)

  • Angela R.

    Cinnamon's!! Ho da buggah in ono!! The wait is sometime loong (waited 30 at the longest) but boy is it worth the wait! When I decide to go to Cinnamon's its a commitment and there is no turning back. I go to Kailua for only one reason CINNAMON'S!! I'm not even exaggerating. I have no reason for going to Kailua and I don't even know a single person from there. I always order the same thing: Kalua Pig Benedict and Guava Chiffon pancakes! My hubby and I share it. The kalua pig is smoked to perfection. The hollandaise sauce ties it all together. I wish it was bigger because it's so good!! The guava chiffon pancakes leave me speechless every time! I am madly in love with them- just right sweetness and down comforter fluffiness! Please don't hate me for ragging on red velvet.... But I tried the red velvet pancake they were thin and not fluffy. I personally did not like it.

    (4)

  • Lorna P.

    Went on a saturday after hiking pillbox in Lanikai. The wait wasn't that bad...maybe 30 minutes or so? There was an ample amount of seating to allow us to wait comfortably; however, at one point, a hostess came by and rudely said, "I need one of the wooden chairs" and proceeded to rush my friend off her seat and take the chair away. We were seated indoors in the gazebo area (thank god, because sitting outside would have put us amongst flying pigeons) and were greeted by our server. Can't remember her name, but she had an arm sleeve tattoo. She was very nice and friendly; however, 1) when I asked for a clean fork (because my initial one had a dry piece of rice stuck in between the prongs), she gave me another dirty fork (again with rice stuck in between the prongs), 2) while filling my friend's coffee cup, she accidentally spilt coffee on my friend's kalua pork eggs benedict, and 3) when we asked for more napkins, she forgot to do so until we reminded her. Nevertheless, she was still a nice server :P As for the food, my friend and I ordered the 1/2 portion of the farmers omelet, another friend ordered the 1/2 portion of the kalua pig eggs benedict, and another ordered the 1/2 portion of the hash brown and eggs. We also shared a 4pc stack of guava pancakes and french fries (hey, we were hungry!!). The portions were HUGE (except for the fries). No one finished their plate, and we had 2 pieces of pancakes left. Everything was delicious...except for the fries - they were dry. The guava pancakes were fluffy and satisfying. We were allowed to place our orders on individual checks, so that was nice. All in all, the experience was satisfying and I wouldn't mind going back.

    (3)

  • MD W.

    I can't say enough about the Guava pancakes!!! I got everything on the side, so I could taste the pancake with some of the macadamia nut butter on it 1st!!! Yummmmmm, it was delicious :) Then I tried the eggs benedict for the 1st time, I got one pork and the other a crab cake!!! Personally, I loved the pork one better... Great service and beautiful views on the way over, and we also stopped at the beach there!!! Simply beautiful...

    (4)

  • Rob S.

    I am a HUGE Fan of Cinnamons - went there years ago - and went back recently and it is the same - except that they now have a courtyard for eating - part of going there is you need to know what you are going to eat ? ___ and the wait staff is EXCELLENT _ if you are on a time limit - then you need not go there - we knew what we wanted (everything ) and we tried just about everything not knowing when we would be back there next __ they have a variety of pancakes - but the most "common" is the red velvet _ I thought they had a pancake for the day - and mentioned it upon leaving - what I was told was to ask if they have the pancake for the day - that helped - cos I know from way back they had lemon crunch pancakes - (yum) everything we loved - when you cook from the heart - it shows - simple if you call ahead to reserve - get there on time - I think it is much better dunno what you want - go to their webside - they have a menu online WORTH IT - it is that simple

    (5)

  • Jennifer J.

    Anything you choose on this menu is sooo good. The guava or red velvet pancakes are to die for. They also have cinnamon buns you should splurge on. The only hard part of eating here is the wait. You have to go super early and be prepared to wait for atleast an hour. But once you get through the wait, it's worth it. I also recommend the omelets for the protein loves...yum, I'm hungry thinking about it.

    (4)

  • Caroline T.

    Located in Kailua so try to go here before a day at Kailua/Lanikai to make the drive worth it BUT either way, it will be worth it because Cinnamons has the best brunch on the island! Wait time was around 15 min at around 10:30 a.m on a weekday. -Guava pancakes: Best pancakes I've ever had. SOOO FLUFFY I JUST WANNA DIEEEEE. Topped with guava syrup, great essence and not too sweet. -Crab Benedict: Loaded with crab. I added the spinach and tomato, which went great with the hollandaise. Served with hash browns or potatoes. - Hawaiian plate: Kalua pork was tender and flavorful with little pieces of fat mmmm! Lau lau was also delicious. -Loco Moco: I ordered the hamburger patty, added mushrooms and onions, and brown rice. The patty was seasoned throughout and had a great crust. The gravy was hearty and brought the whole dish together along with my runny yolks. Cinnamon's has great variety including many different pancakes, wish it wasn't so far away! I left Cinnamons extremely satisfied and fat!

    (5)

  • Tom H.

    Great breakfast place and overall restaurant. Their saving grace is the red velvet pancakes and the good service. While I do like Mokes for breakfast, Cinnamon's has probably the best "specialty" pancakes around. Everything from traditional to Guava Chiffon, and some other interesting flavors that have all been outstanding. The other traditional breakfast items are nothing to write home about. On the negative side of the spectrum is the wait times for breakfast, especially the weekends. If you don't come early or call ahead you can wait for longer than 2 hours at times. The place seems a bit outdated and somewhat dirty at times. On peak hours it can be difficult to maneuver around the restaurant with all the people and wait staff. Finding parking can be difficult as well. The food is worth it but you have to plan for this place.

    (4)

  • Angela Y.

    We went here on a Sunday around lunch time. It was the worse time to come because it was packed. However we put in our name and we only waited about 25 min. You may make yourself some coffee and water while you wait for your table. Which was not bad. This place is located inside a building, but it is easy to find. Parking is meatered so be sure to bring some coins. However if you go on sunday, usually its free. The service was great. The food is great. A must try if your at cinnnamons is the guava pancakes. They are also known for their red velvet pancakes. Besides the pancakes another must try is the benedicts. I ordered the salmon ones. It was great. Too bad it didn't come with crapers. The sauce that goes with this is a hollandais sause which was yummy. Over all this is a must try place if your ever in Kailua. However if your a towny like me, and you don't want to drive far there is another Cinnamon's restaurant that opened up in on of the hotels in Waikiki.

    (4)

  • Danielle A.

    A popular location, we ended up waiting a good 30-40 minutes. The inside is kinda dingy, but they left plenty of the windows and doors open so it didn't feel stuffy at all. The fiance and I thought we were a lot more hungry than we actually were. We ordered two full plates and two (!) pancakes! The guava chiffon pancakes were sweet, probably sweeter than what I'm used to. But still very good! Also, the red velvet pancakes were decadent and heavy, but delicious! The plate I ordered was a mix of the crab cake benedict as well as the kalua pig benedict, and it was so good, but once again, very heavy. The prices were decent and service was good. All in all, the hype was justified. If you're willing to be a complete fatty and eat enough calories to last you the whole day, come here.

    (4)

  • Sam R.

    I have heard about Cinnamon's from all my friends and was really excited about going. The place was nice and the service good the food was ok. I really wasn't impressed. I had the breakfast skillet it was ok. My wife's meal came with this weird orange looking cheese stuff on top of it it wasn't very good. The pancakes where good. Not impressed.

    (3)

  • Cindy D.

    I couldn't leave Oahu without going to Cinnamons. A few people told me it was a good spot to grab some breakfast, and they didn't steer me wrong. I loved the ambiance inside the restaurant. It had a homey, country vibe. I deduced that it was probably the wooden gazebo inside the restaurant that was giving me that feeling. (Side note- now I want to gazebo in my dining room- how cool would that be?) The service was great- friendly and quick for the business of the restaurant. The red velvet pancakes were good, but a little overwhelming. I took a few bites and that was all I needed. The consistency and flavor of was just like eating red velvet cake. The guava French toast was also sweet, but juuuust enough. Thought this restaurant was great- would go back again.

    (4)

  • Vikéndios N.

    I am never on this side of the rock but we were recommended to this place for breakfast. ATMOSPHERE: They're located in Kailua Square, a small 2-level complex on a side street; just look for the crowds spilling out onto the sidewalk. A tacky tent and broken umbrellas complete the protected outdoor seating in the square's courtyard where they seem to have taken over the entire area as some tables are right up to other businesses' windows & store fronts. Indoor seating is available as well. MENU: Breakfast selections, salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, pastas, fish, meat & chicken. FOOD: Crab Cake Eggs Benedict - Thank you Yelpers for guiding me to this dish I never order because I'm a plain egg kinda guy. It's a traditional benedict but with their home made, delicious, moist, flavorful crab cake instead of ham. I got hash browns as my side, though of the frozen variety but cooked nicely to a crispy disc, or home style fries are available. A full order comes with 2 benedicts, a half with 1. I have a pretty good appetite but the full order was a little too much for me. Highly recommended dish. Red Velvet Pancakes - I love red velvet cupcakes and I love regular pancakes but I'd rather keep the two separate as far as cooking style, if you know what I mean. The flavor was spot on and not overly sweet, even with the drizzle of white chocolate. We were able to order a single one which we shared but didn't finish. To each his/her own. RESERVATIONS: We walked in on a Saturday morning and waited about 40 minutes for a table. SERVICE: Our server Mindi was awesome. Super friendly and professional. Good job! TIP: They're open for breakfast & lunch only. OVERALL: Very nice breakfast menu and a better choice over the standard breakfast chains.

    (4)

  • David J.

    Very big servings (too big?). The best thing is really the omelette. The pancakes are more dessert than breakfast. I was (ironically) highly disappointed with the cinnamon buns. I expected big, fresh, full of raisins and other good sticky brown sugar and cinnamon. Instead these were surprisingly small and I think I could have done better at Safeway. The bathrooms are less than enjoyable - especially first thing in the morning.

    (3)

  • Kelly D.

    Amazing food! My boyfriend and I ordered a cinnamon roll (best we've ever had), red velvet pancakes, and the crab cake benedict. Best breakfast I've ever had! Friendly staff too!

    (5)

  • Andrew D.

    I don't get the hype? Didn't seem that great to me. I ordered the SAND (Start of a New Day) which was one egg, choice of meat (I got the ham), and choice of french toast or pancakes (I got pancakes). The first thing I noticed was that before I even broke the yolk on my eggs they where flooding my plate and making my pancakes soggy, I had to move them to my girlfriends plate until I could ask for a separate plate to put them on. I ordered over easy eggs and it looked like they cooked them with water and never drained any of the water out, just dumped the eggs and water on to my plate. Even though the eggs where swimming in water they where perfectly cooked, and the ham that came with it was really good. The pancakes weren't any thing super special, considering they where butter milk pancakes I expected them to be more buttery, but mine was more cakey. I guess I should have ordered the red velvet pancakes since that is apparently what there famous for, but I can't imagine it's that good considering that they couldn't even execute the breakfast basics. I would have given them a 2 star, but the fact that I got free coffee while waiting and that the service inside was really nice they still get a 3. My service was great, but we where lucky and got seats inside, I'm not sure what the service is like outside. Over all I wouldn't really recommend it, or go back, but it's not a terrible place, pretty average from my experience.

    (3)

  • Brenda L.

    Breakfast/brunch place after spending a morning at Lanikai Beach. Came here in the early morning, right when it opened and there were guests seated already. As the morning progressed, the place got really busy and this was on a tuesday! Ambiance: Indoor seating in the restaurant, outdoor seating in the courtyard (covered area). Old school mismatched decor (with bright & flowery table cloths). Metered parking on the street or in the back lot (yes still metered!) Service: Friendly & pleasant service. Even got our refill coffee in to-go cups! But we did get burnt coffee twice even after telling the server the first time. Food: We had the Hawaiian Omelette, Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict (x2), Prime Rib & Eggs and the Guava Pancakes (x2). Hawaiian Omelette: Super duper meaty, a little too much meat and not enough veggies or egg. Taste was a little bland for my liking. Consisted of Kalua pork & butterfish. Also, probably the biggest & densest omelette ever (could be a good or bad thing depending on your liking). Crab Crab Eggs Benny: This one is for the win. Hearty crab cake with a poached egg & topped with thick hollandaise sauce. We had the hash as a side. The hash was square shaped, crispy on the outside and still mushy potato on the inside. I would have preferred to have the hash more crispy. Prime Rib & Eggs: It was exactly as expected. Guava Pancakes: This was another win! Fluffy pancakes drenched in a sweet guava sauce with whipped cream on top. The pancakes were delicious, light and the guava sauce (very sweet) was a great addition. My friends thought the sauce was too much for them, but I loved the sweet taste! Overall, reasonably priced food, good service, large portions, I would come back again to order only the pancakes & crab cake benny.

    (3)

  • Diane T.

    3.5 Yay! if you're on this side of the island and you got a craving for sweets, then you must visit Cinnamon's. Just FYI, the wait is going to be at least 40+ mins, probably more on the weekends (we waited an hour), but it's worth it. They have beepers for you so you and your group can grab some complimentary coffee and check out the Manoa chocolates upstairs while you wait. Cinnamon's is a homey/cottage style restaurants serving giant size heapings of breakfast goodies. They're known for the their ginormous pancakes and cinnamon rolls. Although no one at my table ordered any pancakes, it definitely looked good. I personally was craving something savory and ordered the "hawaiian" omelette which had char sui, green onions, and a whole bunch of other goodies in it. The omelette was a good size and I had it with a side of homefries. Very yummy and filling. My friends got the crab cake benedict and was totally satisfied with her selection. The BF got the hawaiian skillet? or hash skillet? And thought the flavors were missing a bit, but I was happy. We also shared a mac/nut cinnamon roll which was super duper sweet but very decadent as well. Overall..i think this is a good brunch choice especially if you're into sweets. Their stars are most likely their pancakes, which we didnt get, so if you're into a sweet luscious meal for breakfast, then I would say give Cinnamon's a go. Otherwise..maybe it's not worth the hour long wait LOL.

    (3)

  • Jeff M.

    After a few days of subpar breakfast meals, Cinnamon's really hit the spot. Housed in a business park building, seating spills from a quaint indoor area to the building's courtyard. Everywhere you look, there's a buzz of fervent hunger - from the people waiting to get in to the people waiting for their order. People want to eat, and this is a good sign. The service was perfect, and the food was very good. Specifically, the mac nut cream cinnamon roll and red velvet pancakes stood out for their distinctly sweet flavors (although I suggest you sub the white chocolate sauce for cream cheese sauce or mac nut sauce). While both dishes are pushing the boundary between acceptable breakfast and just plain dessert, they are worthy of staying on the menu. The savory dishes were not quite as memorable, but good nonetheless. I had a the pork benedict although I suggest getting the sauce on the side if you have a less rich pallet. A quick tip: while you're waiting for your table, jump next door to Juice or Jewels and get a kale smoothie. Local fruits and ingredients and absolutely delightful.

    (4)

  • Josh L.

    I can't complain about price because everything in Hawaii is naturally more expensive than anything in the mainland U.S. We were seated immediately and came in at 11am on a Thursday. Our server was nice, our order was taken in a timely manner, cashier did not give me a problem about getting change for the meter. The Hawaiian omelette was great, the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict was even better, and the sweet bread French toast with guava chiffon was amazing. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Bryan A.

    Big potions and delicious food. A must visit place while you visit hawaii. A hidden gem.

    (5)

  • Shelly C.

    LOVE Cinnamon's! I always go in thinking I'll try something different but I can't stop myself from ordering the traditional Benedict with the added veggies. The sauce is so darn good. Seriously, I have never eaten a better hollandaise sauce anywhere in my entire life. Husband usually gets the turkey loco-moco and loves it. He did order the meat loaf for lunch one time and by golly, it was a winner! More of a mushroom gravy style vs tomato-y ketchup style yay just the way I like it! One more thing to mention, uh, THE GUAVA PANCAKES. DON'T DO IT!! You will be hooked for life! Sucks because I am weaning down from years of too much sugar and am craving big time right here - right now. Time to switch gears and do something more productive then write out reviews! lol.

    (5)

  • Allan S.

    The hostess was rude to me. Running low on battery, I politely asked, "Do you mind if I use your outlet to charge my phone?" She snapped, "Yes, in fact I do mind!" And went on to say how she can't take the risk in case I break the outlet, or be responsible if someone steals my phone. Umm... How would the outlet break from charging a phone? If you don't want me to use your outlet, just simply say no. A waitress who overheard felt bad and told me she'd try to seat me at a table with an outlet nearby, but the damage was done. The Guava Chiffon pancakes I ordered were okay, but not good enough to wash away the bad taste from the hostess.

    (2)

  • Hillary P.

    Order the guava chiffon pancakes a la mode. You won't be disappointed! Must have before you leave Oahu.

    (5)

  • Jheno C.

    This place is bomb!! So good, everything we had was pretty awesome, and everything tasted so good. Service was pretty good as well. Our server was so nice, and she treated us like ohana. 5 stars because the food was good and the service was excellent, You have to try the eggs Benedict with khalua pork, the macadamia pancakes and the guava pancakes. Also the khalua pork omelette was so bomb. If you are visiting Hawaii this place is the place to visit. Prices are pretty good for the serving size

    (5)

  • Christalyn K.

    Holy "richness" of food! Definitely leaving full but the food is very heavy. Husband loved the Red Velvet pancakes!

    (4)

  • Alex P.

    If you're craving pancakes in Oahu, then you need to go to Cinnamon's. They make some bonafide fresh and delicious pancakes here. We ordered the red velvet pancakes and the guava chiffon pancakes. Both pancakes were life-changing. I now have a new standard for what good pancakes will be compared to. These pancakes are just plain amazing. Order them. Now. I also ordered some steak and eggs because I was especially hungry that morning. It was alright. Didn't have the same reaction to it as I did with the pancakes, but they were OK. Protip: Just stick to the pancakes here. They are cheap, delicious, and filling.

    (4)

  • Lisa K.

    Three little words: Oh. My. God. I think I found heaven at Cinnamon's. After years of tossing around the idea of visiting, I finally got the chance, while in Kailua for an appointment with an hour to spare. My husband and I dropped in for brunch. He wanted the red velvet cupcakes which, to me, didn't sounds very appetizing. "You mean, like the cupcakes?" I thought, picturing a heavy, flattened piece of cake. "They've got t-shirts advertising it - we have to try it," he said. So we did. And boy am I glad we did. Beating my expectations by a remarkable margin, I was delighted to bite into the light, fluffy, delicate-tasting sweetness of a pancake-improved-tenfold. With the sweet syrupy goodness drizzled over the top, it took what was merely "delicious," to "out of this world." We also shared the omelet with cheese, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. Could it be--did I really discover the Best. Omelet. EVER? If not, well, I can't remember a better-tasting omelet than this. We even got to sit al fresco, which for an indoor office-dweller like me, is a real treat. The waitress was fast, courteous, and kept refilling the coffee with a smile on her face, despite being packed with customers. I will come back here any ol' time I possibly can.

    (5)

  • Kim L.

    Well, I've heard the back and forth of Cinnamons vs. Boots, so I had to try for myself. We sampled the things that fellow Yelpers "yelped" about (guava/red velvet pancakes, cinnamon roll, eggs Benedict). Everything was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed sitting in the courtyard, and didn't mind the 30 minute wait. The only reason for 4 stars was we had to ask for napkins and utensils, and the food came out one plate at a time, kinda like a trickle down theory. That wasn't great. The server was super apologetic (all on her own), and said how backed up the kitchen was. Who knows, whatever it was, it wasn't a crazy big deal. Who is better for breakfast??? Hard to say, gonna have to go back and try them both again!

    (4)

  • Kay M.

    Yummy Eggs Benedict and Guava Chiffon Pancakes. I like that you can order half or full orders of almost all meals. I like to order the two orders and split with my mom. The pancakes are really big, so 2 (vs. 4) is more than enough for us. Wait time seems to vary but give extra wait time (about an hour) on weekends or holidays. Nearby parking is metered with up to an hour limit, so plan accordingly! The restaurant feels "old fashioned" to me so I don't really care too much for the ambiance, but that's personal preference. Service varies, sometimes it can be slow. Pay for bill up at cashier not at table.

    (4)

  • Ramfis B.

    ( T ) hey are located in Kailua ( H ) alf an hour's drive from Waikiki ( E ) at the Red Velvet Pancakes ( B ) etter come here HUNGRY!! ( E ) xcellent service ( S ) hare your dishes here. Huge portions ( T ) ry the Guava Chiffon Pancakes too!! ( B ) right and early is the best time to come ( E ) xpect a long wait on the weekends ( N ) ever finished my food everytime i come..DOGGYBAG ( E ) ating here is always a treat ( D ) ine in or takeout ( I ) 'm a big fan of their Omelets too! ( C ) rabcake Benedict is a MUST ORDER!! NO JOKE!! ( T ) he Carrot Pancakes was just ok... ( S ) troll through Kailua afterwards or go to Lanikai Beach ( H ) aven't tried the Loco Moco yet ( E ) ven though i live an hour away, it's worth the drive ( R ) emember now, order the Crabcake Benedict ok? ( E ) ach bite of the Benedict's here is orgasmic!!!

    (4)

  • James L.

    Guava chiffon pancakes that is all you need to know. As my friend said, "it is like eating cake for breakfast." Yum yum yum. We also ordered the kahula pork eggs benedict and thought it was okay, but the hash browns was overlooked and chewy. Maybe we should have gotten the house potatoes. Service was friendly with a smile. Boots and kimo was an hour wait and this place was no wait. I am happy we came here.

    (4)

  • LaRaina W.

    This is my new favorite brunch place! The ambiance inside the restaurant is delightful and quaint, outdoors is... just jam packed and strange. But the food is worth the wait- Local Style Omelette, Red Velvet Pancakes and the name sake Cinnamon Roll, all amazing and I'm officially hooked!

    (5)

  • T L.

    Red Velvet Pancakes and the Kalua Pork Eggs Benni knocked it out of the park. Go early and don't forget to order the pancakes no matter what. You'll thank me for it.

    (4)

  • Danielle S.

    great food. great service. chicken cutlet loco moco with mushrooms and onions is a must!!

    (5)

  • Sarah S.

    Love Cinnamons! Their coffee AND food is super good and super cheap. My favorites are the red velvet pancakes and the cinnamon roll. Just be sure to get here early to avoid the wait. Also bring quarters for the metered parking in the back.

    (5)

  • Amber R.

    Like others have said, most of the hostesses have major attitude problems, especially the blonde one! After waiting about 20-30 mins we were walked to our table and I overheard one of the ladies make a comment about my daughter being too big for a highchair. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! She 2 years old and if you've ever been to cinnamons before you know the chairs inside sit low. First off don't ever speak about my daughter, and secondly if you're talking about me or my child say it to me so I can let you know what I'm thinking! We sat at the table for a few minutes and decided EFF THIS so we walked out. I could care less how good the food is, which it isn't that great. You wait forever just to be snobbed by immature, insecure, little children that they hire to be their employees. MY FRIENDS, FAMILY AND I WILL NEVER RETURN!! DENNY'S AND IHOP ARE WAY BETTER ON EVERY LEVEL. BETTER SERVICE, BETTER FOOD, MORE CHOICES! **I tried contacting the company about my incident and got a reply from Alika Nam basically saying I'm making my story up because whoever was working that day had no idea anything like this happened. OHH PLEASE, THEY KNOW WHAT HAPPEN THEY JUST DON'T WANT TO GET IN TROUBLE FOR ACTING STUPID!!!!

    (1)

  • Ellen L.

    I came here twice and both times I received good service from the server's. I keep telling myself to try something else but I can't. I love their kalua pork benedict and crab benedict. Their guava chiffon pancake is yummy. Beware of the wait time though. Even though I got seated within 15 minutes of being there the wait could be as long as 1 hour. The place was packed and crowded outside with people waiting to be seated by 9 am when we were done and leaving.

    (4)

  • Shy H.

    I LOVE the food, and I drive all the way from Kapolei to come here; the food is definitely easily 4.5 stars. However, the service and attitude I experienced on Friday June 06, 2014 was appalling. I can understand that on a Friday it would be busy and they did have a wedding function they were setting up, but that doesn't excuse the poor service I received while waiting for a seat. At first they had 2 women attending the checkin booth, we asked for a table of 3, didn't matter if it was inside or out, they handed us a remote buzzer and so we waited to the side. About 30mins into the wait, our buzzer went off and they told us the remote tower got turned off so they had to reprogram our buzzer, ok no problem, they apologized. Out of the 2 women at the booth, one with gold and jade bangles on her left wrist and the other with a female face tattooed on her right shoulder, it seemed like one was in training. Okay. Another 20 minutes and our buzzer goes off, we go to the booth and they apologize again, this time they pressed the wrong buzzer!! They would not honor their mistake... fine... I'm getting a little grumpy. They said we'll be ready to get seated in a few minutes. They call out what I think to be my name, I go up to the booth and now there's a 3rd lady there, one with a red and white striped scarf around her neck. I asked did you call Shy? She said "no!, I said Mai!" Ok she was rude when she said it, but the fact that she rolled her eyes too!!! Oh man!! I can understand it being busy and they being understaffed (3 tables were open and uncleaned for 10+ minutes), and possibly training someone, it can be a bit crazy and overwhelming, I work with tourists 7 days a week, 10+ hours a day... Some people just aren't nice! And it can wear on a person, but you are the face of the company, you are the first personal impression a customer gets of what this company is about. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Customers are the heart of your business, customer service should be top priority! Simply because of the attitude I've received from the lady with the stripped scarf, not even the food (which was amazing by the way) could take that bad taste out of my mouth. Also, Melissa, the waitress that served us, was quite nice. I praise her for keeping a positive attitude and having to deal with customers that were disgruntled from waiting.

    (2)

  • J M.

    If you've ever wondered how babies are made..it starts at this place. The hawaiian omlette is literally intercourse in and around your face. Obtain the red velvet pancakes for your lady friend..and watch the clothes come off right in front of you. Great food, great service, perfect coffee blend. Go to Cinnamons if you are in Kailua.

    (5)

  • Regina C.

    the guava chiffon pancakes, while sounding delightful, were overly sweet. the guava flavor is nice but the amount of sugar dissolved into that sauce is far too much. on a different occasion i had the loco moco, which was hearty and delicious. i'm not a huge fan of loco moco, but it does a great job as a cure for hangovers.

    (3)

  • Robert B.

    Hands down the best place to eat breakfast. If you are looking for some local flavor try the LOCOMOCO with chicken, two eggs sunny side, add onions and mushrooms. Huge portions. This place is legit. Long wait but once you sit the kitchen is quick. Eggs Benadict is a great choice too.

    (5)

  • Tracy J.

    It was our five year anniversary and my honey knows how much I love to get out and drive so we made the trek from Ewa to Kailua to specifically eat at Cinnamon's. Yes, I've heard it is great but just never think of it when we decide we want to eat out for breakfast. Our plan was to eat at Cinnamon's then drive around the island. We should have RUN around the island with the calories we consumed! So let's get to it... Honey ordered a cinnamon roll and I a biscuit, to start (hey, I AM from the South). The cinnamon roll was good but not spectacular. My biscuit was fantastic...a little different than my Gramma's but it was tasty. It's denser and a little sweet. Perfect with just butter but my husband says it would be great with a savory sausage gravy...and I agree. We next ordered eggs benedict, traditional AND Kahlua and a Baja Skillet and rounded it off with two red velvet pancakes. OMG! His Kalua benedict was very good. Smoky pork with a perfectly cooked egg over a grilled english muffin....yummy. My skillet was equally good...seasoned chicken with cheese, cheese and more cheese, scrambled eggs and home fry potatoes. Some salsa and sour cream as well. This was so much food. We shouldn't have gotten the pancakes (or the cinnamon roll OR the biscuit) but hey, Ewa is across the island! But I digress...Red Velvet Pancakes. Soft and fluffy, rich and chocolatey, sweet cream. I'm not usually a sweet eater for breakfast. I want my bacon...GASP...I didn't even get any bacon this breakfast! But these pancakes were fantastic. I wish I had some now. The service was great, very attentive and very smiley. It was busy but we didn't wait for a table. I guess we went at the right time...and on a weekday helps. We spent almost $50 but we got a lot of food. I plan on taking family here when they come to visit. A must go!

    (5)

  • Jay B.

    Based on the reviews on Yelp, I had to come here. As a local from the leeward side, I currently live in the bay area. I was in the area on vacation, and decided to give this place a try. First things first, parking was a drag. Here is a quick tip... "put your name in" while someone parks the car. I went Sunday morning so it was super busy, there were no parking at all. Not being lazy we parked at the meters. Meters are only 2hours long. So set your timer on and make sure you feed your meters with some quarters... While waiting, we reviewed the menu so we could immediately order our food. Once seated in their indoor gazebo like area, we had a friendly waitress :) I ordered the crabcakes and eggs (delish) & red velvet pancakes :) (party in my mouth!!)... Service was great and food was PHENOMENAL!

    (4)

  • Courtney O.

    Mouth watering... Must go to Cinnamon's!!! Cinnamon's is sooo good! On every level!! First off, the service is great. All the staff are very friendly and treat you like family! How great is that?! The food, omg where do I start. If you love benedicts, you must try the kalua pig eggs benedict. It is like a party in your mouth! I usually get it with a side of bacon (which is cooked to perfection) or the portugese sausage (which is cut down the middle! very interesting!). The pancakes are also yummy but what is really good is the cinnabons. I really haven't had anything that I didn't like here. The wait can sometimes be a little long (30 minutes or so depending on what time you go) and the parking can sometimes be a hassle so don't wait until you are starving to head to Cinnamons. Go now!! Go!!

    (5)

  • Skye L.

    After the Pillbox sunrise hike, Cinnamon's was the best breakfast I've ever had. The guava chiffon pancakes are sweet but not overbearing. The Kalua shredded pork eggs benedict was delicious as well. On a whim, I put the haupia syrup into my coffee and it was really good- added a nice sweet creamy flavor.

    (5)

  • Tim H.

    Since everyone raves about Boot's and Kimo's, decided that it would be worth a try. Left Waiks around 11 to head to Kailua. Big mistake. Once we turned the corner, we were greeted by a Zergling Swarm of Japanese tourists. Looked like a couple hours wait, at least. Friend suggested Cinnamon's, not too far away, and glad that he did. Waited about 5-10 minutes before we were seated. Kalua Pork Benedict: 5/5 Crabcake Benedict: 4/5 Chinese Omelette: 3.5/5 Loco Moco: 4.5/5 Guava Chiffon Pancakes: 4/5 Red Velvet Pancakes: 5/5 Coffee: 2.5/5 Free Water: 2/5 Napkins on the table: 3/5 Silverware on the table: 2.5/5 Kalua Pork Benedict and Red Velvet Pancakes, def the way to go. Will come back for sure.

    (5)

  • Leslie Z.

    We are here for two weeks and this is my second time in two weeks. Pancakes are a must and so is the crabcakes Benedict!!

    (5)

  • Kris K.

    Always crowded here but for good reason. The Benedicts here are all awesome, from the classic to the vegetable to the kalua pig to the crab cakes. I've tried and loved them all. The pancakes here are also incredible but since I'm more into savory than sweet, I often split an order with a dining buddy and order a Benedict on top of that. They also feature a great lunch menu as well which I've tried on occasion, only when I make it past the breakfast menu. The only negative things to say about this place are the long wait times and the pay only parking.

    (4)

  • Nora F.

    My favorite breakfast place on island. Best known for the red velvet pancakes. People wait for hours. I don't have the patience. I go there when I wake up early. They do take reservations for large groups so awesome place to go after sports. Very cute on the inside too. Pay attention to the meter signs. The po pos here don't mess around and will write you a ticket.

    (5)

  • Sabrina D.

    Avoid during peak breakfast times but the red velvet and guava pancakes are amazing! Very delicious! The coffee is also tasty!

    (4)

  • Millicents F.

    Such great customer service! Came here with a party of 11, and were seated not too long after checking in. I ordered the guava chiffon pancakes and hawaiian omelette which were both reallyyyyyy delicious! Can't wait to come back!

    (5)

  • Lora M.

    I would given this place 5 stars if the service was better. The hostess did not know how to smile and was slightly rude when we were called to be seated. The waitress walked by us at least 5 times before she finally asked what we wanted to drink. HOWEVER, the red velvet pancakes are worth it! The coffee was delish and the cinnamon bun with Mac nuts are very good too! If you don't mind waiting an hour for a table and possibly bad table service than go here!

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    Hands down the best breakfast place I have ever been to in my life! Has the loco moco which was so tasty and so much food! Also you have to try the RED VELVET PANCAKES!! So fluffy and so delicious better than any red velvet cake! And not to mention the staff was very nice! Will most def come here everytime I come I oahu!

    (5)

  • rolo l.

    Wow!!! I had Kalua pork eggs benedict... WOW!!! And their home fries are amazing too. I ended up eating half of my mom's plate, which was the Guava Chiffon Pancakes, YUM!!! And they have fresh coconut syrup, Sooooooooooo Good!!! The Corn blueberry pancake, heavenly... The macademia nut cinnamon roll, it was cool, but compared to all the other stuff, i'd definitely skip it

    (5)

  • Arynn I.

    Review Update! I ended up coming back with a friend who "really really wanted breakfast" here. So - what did I do? Order the red velvet pancakes again. Only this time I asked that it be a little more done than last time. I cannot stand mushy pancakes. And my friend asked for extra sauce on the side. Good move! I also ordered the skillet platter again cause I actually really enjoyed that the first time. I must say - this experience in terms of food was much better. Service both times was good so I can't really complain. It was super busy but for our party of 2 only had about a 30 minute wait. We were seated outside - which ended up not being so bad as the weather was gorgeous. Food came out hot, better prepared than my last visit - the pancakes were done all the way through and it was very tasty. The skillet was yummy - I didn't order cheese so that was my bad. I knew something was missing! But it was still delicious. Must get the platter with the breakfast potatoes! In a nutshell, I'm glad that my friend dragged me back because I do have a better appreciation for the scrumptious red velvet pancakes. And leftover skillet platter was still delicious the next morning.

    (4)

  • Alyssa T.

    I have yet to have a bad experience here! The food is incredible, the servers are very sweet, and the place is cute. But most important of all, the food is great! I can't say that enough! Huge menu, decent prices, fast service. Prepare to wait if you go on the weekends. It's usually about 45 minutes. I've gone during the week and not waited at all, though. Cinnamons is definitely a place I always bring family and friends that are in town visiting! :)

    (5)

  • Chloe M.

    I now understand the hype over Cinnamon's Red Velvet Pancakes. After recently trying Yogur-story's Red Velvet Waffles, I was expecting a chocolate overload. Luckily for me and my breakfast companion, these pancakes were far from it. Location: This place is REALLY hard to miss. How do the Japanese tourists find this place?! If you're driving down Oneawa street towards the mountains (I think) you drive past Assagios and Cinnamon's is located in the mini shopping center on the right. It's not visible from the road at all, but the breakfast is well worth getting lost in Kailua for. The wait: Not too bad, but I came on a Thursday mid morning. My wait was only 15 minutes for inside seating. Traditional Eggs Benedict: My breakfast companion and I ordered this because we thought that the pancakes were going to be too sweet (stupid us). I've never tried eggs benedict before so I can't judge this but I could've done without ordering this. It was good, but not $12 good. Maybe I should try the cooler looking benedicts next time. Red Velvet Pancakes: *Cue singing angels*. These pancakes are HEAVENLY. I was totally not ready for this so early in the morning. These pancakes are soft, with just the right amount of sweetness. Words cannot describe these pancakes but I can tell you this: 1. I regret sharing the short stack, 2. I guarantee you these pancakes will knock your panties off! (or boxers, or whatever you wear). Overall: Take my advice: Go on a weekday morning if can, order a coffee, and order four pieces of the red velvet pancakes FOR YOURSELF. You can thank me later.

    (5)

  • Jan E.

    My easy breakfast restaurant. A little too tight between the tables and I don't feel comfortable sometimes, but the waiters/waitresses are very knowledgeable and knows how to serve you right. Veggie Egg Benedict I LOVE, and so is breakfast combos. Wish they have more 'light' breakfast, such as fruit salad, etc, but their offering is either half a papaya or cupped suctioned grapefruits in a bowl. Does not serve to my taste. The refill of the coffee and drinks come before you ask :) Wish to support this mom and pop operation in a small town and we need them here !!!

    (3)

  • Jason K.

    This 5 stars is purely for the Chicken Katsu Loco Moco. It may shorten your life by a few years, but wow, it's sure worth it. My wife doesn't like heavy breakfasts but she LOVED my loco moco as well. The chicken katsu is cooked to perfection and melds well w/ the eggs, gravy and rice. The crispness held well under the gravy. We added the mushrooms and onions as recommended by others and it made the loco moco even better. As for the service, it was just average, nothing spectacular but you come here for the food anyways. We went on a weekday around 830am and there was no wait. Definitely recommended.

    (5)

  • Paige L.

    I was hoping to be blown away and was not. Yes, the red velvet pancakes were delicious. But do I really want to be eating an entire plate of cake for breakfast? No I do not, which is why I also ordered the Baja breakfast, a less than stunning cheese omelet served on top of a deep fried tortilla and accompanied by a scoop of cold salsa and sour cream. I took one bite of the side potatoes and pushed them aside. They were cold and flavorless. I may return here again because I'm curious about some of the other pancake flavors. But I'm still debating if it's worth the 30+ minute wait. I'm wondering why this restaurant has such an ambitious rating. Beside the pancakes, I thought everything, from the other food items to the service, was thoroughly mediocre.

    (2)

  • Steve L.

    A week before our trip to Oahu, I read Kalei F.'s review of this place, and knew I had to give this place a try while we were here. I'm glad we did! On this Monday, planned on taking a little road trip along the Windward side of the island, stop somewhere in Kaneohe, up towards the North Shore, then back down to Honolulu. Since we had an early start, everyone was willing to wait until we arrived in Kailua to have breakfast. I had Cinnamon's bookmarked, and showed my family pictures of their food on Yelp, and they were wanted to check it out. At first, we couldn't find the restaurant, then realized the entrance in located in the interior of a parking lot. No problems with parking, and our timing was right because the 6 of us were immediately seated. About 15 minutes later, people were already waiting outside. They sat us towards the back in a round table, which was perfect for us to share our plates. We ordered/shared: -Guava Chiffon Pancakes ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ): The pancakes were light, and the sauce was fruity without being so sweet. I was craving these ever since I saw pictures posted on Yelp from other reviewers. Yes, it was as good as it looked! -Corn and Blueberry Pancakes ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ): A regular on the menu, and it sounded interesting. Whole corn kernels were mixed with whole blueberries in the pancakes. Sweetness of the corn permeated though out the pancake batter. -Chocolate Chip, Banana, and Walnut Pancakes ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ): this was the special pancakes of the day. Lots of chocolate chips mixed in with the pancakes, along with the bananas and walnuts. Very filling, but good and chocolaty. Carafes of maple syrup and coconut syrup were on the table. -Two Eggs over easy with meatloaf and gravy ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ): Came with a choice of potatoes. Meatloaf for breakfast? Why not. Meatloaf was moist and good. -1/2 order of Kalua Pork Benedict ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ): Nice-sized option. With what we ordered so far, glad we ordered just half. Nice salty taste from the kalua pork went well with the poached egg and Bearnaise sauce. English muffin soaked up the favors for the pork and eggs. Hash browns were nice and crispy! For the Youngest: -Rice and Gravy with eggs ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ): If she could have this everyday in every restaurant she would. She seem pretty happy with it. I do have to mention how smooth and flavorful the coffee that was served here! Our server was prompt, very friendly, and full of smiles. Cinnamon's has become my new favorite for breakfast ( yelp.com/biz_photos/9O7S… ). I'm sure we'll be back here again on our next trip.

    (5)

  • Francis M.

    Red Velvet pancakes were great! I also tasted the Guava Chiffon pancakes also good! The servers were friendly and helpful. I'm not much of a breakfast person but I would come here again the next time I am in Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Sandy L.

    The place was pumping busy, yet the customer service was amazing. Everything was ono and even went home with left overs; meaning the portions were great. Definitely would recommend.

    (5)

  • Joyce F.

    For: pancakes Against: wait Other essentials: Book a res. Bring quarters for metered parking in the lot. More: Everything on the menu looked delicious. I'm on the hunt for the best eggs benedict ever and my friend has been raving about the Kalua Pork Benedict (and pancakes). I'm glad he was set on what to order because otherwise I would have taken forever to narrow it down. The benedict was tasty although definitely didn't win any awards. You'd like this if you like salty. Skip the hash browns and order home fries. Top it with cheese and bacon if you're feeling particularly gluttonous! We also ordered the guava chiffon pancakes. I usually don't order pancakes (come on people, it's mainly bread) but these were incredible. Super soft, fluffy and sweet - not the fake sweetener though. Perfect for those of you who order dessert before (or as) your meal! The pancakes are thick so order the short stack (two as opposed to four). The service is mediocre, they don't love you or hate you and are pretty consistent with keeping tabs on you. The bill was also okay - not cheap but we were pleasantly surprised with it being on the lower side as compared to other Hawaii joints. The decor was awful. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Indoors has giant windows for walls so it was very breezy where we were sitting. Overall, not the hugest deal. The food was good enough but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. Go here if you like overloads of flavor (super salty, super sweet, etc).

    (3)

  • Emily R.

    This might be my favorite breakfast spot on Oahu. Everything I have had is just awesome. The pancakes, the eggs benedict, the baja breakfast... OMG I am getting seriously hungry just writing this! SO GOOD. If I want to really go nuts on an amazing breakfast that will make me want to sleep happily for the rest of the day, I get my booty to Cinnamon's. My tips would be to try to get here early for breakfast - or try coming at off-hours and see if that works (I usually try to come early). The parking meters are kinda a pain, but you can't really hold that against the restaurant. The wait can be a little long but I really like hanging out in Antiques & Treasures next door while I wait. Either that or I just stare off into space and fantasize about all the calories I'm about to eat.

    (5)

  • Chass B.

    The wait gets to be quite long (we waited about an hour and 45 minutes today), but it's worth it. My sister folks have never been here before, so we thought it would be nice to introduce them to the home of the famous red velvet pancakes (a MUST!). Service is good and very attentive. It is understandable that it's a very busy place, so the server won't be able to hold your hand or have long conversations the entire meal! I come here to eat the crabcake benedict. I like that they offer an option of half-order or full-order. The sauce is tasty, the egg is cooked perfectly, and the crabcake is delicious. My hashbrown was okay, but nothing to toot or boo about. As I mentioned the wait can be long, so may I recommend bringing a tasty beverage =) My sister got there before us and dropped our name, so we grabbed Coffee Bean!

    (4)

  • Serena S.

    The food is solid if a bit uninspiring. We waited 40 minutes for it - if you don't have to wait, then by all means, enjoy, but I don't think it's worth more than a 20-minute wait. In fact, this was our 2nd try after finding an hour wait 2 days ago (if you arrive before 9am, I doubt there's a line.) I had the Kailua pork benedict given all the rave reviews. If you've had a good benedict sauce elsewhere, then this one will be similarly good. There's nothing special though - for example, I was thinking that the Kailua pork might have 'spiced it up.' But the pulled pork texture didn't really add anything - in fact, it made the muffin slightly soggy. I was craving spinach or something extra to add to the texture and flavor. My husband had an omelette - again, good but nothing super special. He ordered a hot biscuit but it was dry, and hardly edible. My kids had the pancakes. The best part about these was the coconut butter/syrup. I was somewhat surprised that the food doesn't come with any garnishes - no slice of orange, no sprig of mint, nada. Service is OK but not great. Wait staff is overwhelmed so service is spotty - from the front desk to wait staff. But I can see why out-of-towners flock here - compared to a more locals-oriented diner, this place could be perceived as more appealing in terms of decor and management-style. For anyone from SF, I think this place is like Mama's in Washington Square - draws a crowd for good food but nothing to write home about.

    (3)

  • Daniel N.

    Tried this place for the first time today. Overall, The restaurant is pretty good. Tried the red velvet pancakes and they were good. I wish the pancakes were a bit larger. The prime rib salad was delicious. I'll definitely come back and try other items and hopefully the wait won't be as long

    (4)

  • Krysten I.

    I enjoyed having breakfast at Cinnamon's. The food was good, service was okay and there was no wait. However, I don't really understand what the hype is all about. We had the guava chiffon pancakes and the kalua pig benedict. I didn't try the red velvet pancakes...so I probably will come back, try it and have to rave about it. The guava chiffon pancakes were good, I was expecting guava FLAVORED pancakes for some reason. But, the guava chiffon means buttermilk pancakes topped with guava sauce and whipped cream. The kalua benedict was also good, but for $14, I would rather make it myself or go elsewhere.

    (4)

  • J S.

    Great food but go early. It gets very crowded especially on weekends. Wait time can be a couple of hours

    (5)

  • Joshua D.

    Only had a five min wait for seating food came out super fast within the first ten mins after ordering. The food was outstanding couldn't stop eating due to the fact it was so good had the blueberry pancakes and that baja A++++

    (5)

  • Mitch W.

    After hearing about Cinnamon's from friends who like on the island, we decided to give it a try after the pillbox hike in Kailua. It's hidden on a street with metered parking. There's an outdoor seating area and the restaurant indoors. It's a good sized mom and pop restaurant and you can see my pictures to see how it's decorated. We decided to have the "Start of a Nice Day" which includes Two (2) buttermilk pancakes or French toast (white or wheat), one egg (any style), and your choice of bacon, ham, or pork link sausage. All for $7.25. I ordered a short stack (2) of blueberry pancakes for $6.25. I liked the buttermilk pancakes slightly better and the bacon was a bit too fatty for my taste. The buttermilk pancakes were some of the best I've ever had though. The next time I'm in Oahu, I'd definitely return to Cinnamon's and order the S.A.N.D. breakfast! The servers are friendly and efficient. Mahalo!

    (4)

  • Jamie D.

    More like a 3 and a half. Always packed and always a wait here, but you know things are good when there's a line. Love their eggs Benedict and today I had the order with lox- smoked salmon and that was good too. The hashbrowns that came with it were a bit bland but I guess it worked out with the saltiness of the lox. I've had the red velvet pancakes and although I think they are delish my only complaint is its really cake batter formed into pancakes and is more dessert-like if anything. The guava chiffon was also good too, but I don't think they were chiffon-like as in light, airy and fluffy. It was more like buttermilk pancakes with guava syrup on top- but still pretty decent and very guava-ish. Very well known for thier pancakes and creative, but personally they are just alright! Their pancakes are good, but I have to say for some reason the boots and kimo's Macadamia nut sauce for the pancakes are still winnas in my book! Docked stars for steeper prices on most items and overrated pancakes.

    (3)

  • Remington S.

    I went twice on my trip and its worth trying. First trip I had the mahi mahi eggs Benedict which was tasty but a bit expensive for how much you got, and my service wasn't stellar either. I wasn't feeling to great about it. Second trip I went for their red velvet pancakes which are amazingly delicious. But be warned they're amazingly sweet as you'd suspect. Nice and fluffy. Also had the loco moco which is quite tasty. Nice sticky rice and a tasty gravy topping. This place is very popular so if you're going around breakfast or lunch times there will be a wait. But like I said its worth trying.

    (4)

  • Chan M.

    Very disappointed with this place. So two of us called in to make reservations for 7 of us. They accepted and took down our reservations in advance for Saturday morning. When we got there, they said they don't take in reservations unless there are at least 8 or more in a party. So why is it that they accepted our reservations when we called in a few days before? We ended up having to wait 45 minutes!! If they're going to take and accept our reservations for our number of party a few days in advance, why the heck did they deny it when we got there! Very bad customer service!! We definitely left no tip and not coming back here again!!! Not worth it! Only came here for their red velvet pancakes, but I'd rather go to Boots & Kimos.

    (1)

  • Talor M.

    Wow! We managed to go on a day that it wasn't packed, as I've always heard how long the line can get. Overall the place is pretty good. I'd like to think of it like similar local breakfast spots with a bit more flavor. Don't expect anything pretty, perfect, or precise but it can be good. The menu here is so extensive. Its just jam packed with stuff all in small print! Our table was sitting there for half an hour just trying to read it and decide! So our table had the skillet, Mahi sandwich, and of course the red velvet pancakes. I had the skillet which I liked a lot and would highly recommend. It had bacon, spinach, salsa, an egg, and potatoes. The potatoes were seasoned just right and the salsa didn't overpower the dish. It might have been better with a little cheese. My friend had the mahi sandwich, which I didn't try, but I did steal some steak fries dipped the tartar sauce. Tartar sauce isn't my thing but this one wasn't from the jar. It was homemade, with a very strong flavor of dill; I stole quite a bit of fries that day. My other friend ordered the red velvet cupcakes pancakes. Though, if it had frosting on it, it would be a flat cupcake. I'm sure all they really did here was put the cupcake batter on the grill, as it had the same texture as a cupcake. Not as sweet as I expected so that's a plus. Try it with lemon on top, its really good that way. Not a bad restaurant but too expensive for my tastes for what you get.

    (4)

  • Lauren K.

    LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I'm somewhat biased since I love brunch in general but Cinnamon's truly does make delicious food, especially their Red Velvet Pancakes... you cannot got there and not order them! The one draw back is the wait for brunch on the weekends (usually at least 30 minutes on a good day) but that just attests to how good the food is here. Definitely worth the wait and always great service :)

    (5)

  • Kelvin N.

    Cinnamons red velvet pancakes are BOMB!!! Don't leave hawaii without at least trying that. Better than boots and kimos any day. Love it

    (5)

  • Francis C.

    I enjoyed the red velvet pancakes although they almost sent me into a diabetic coma. I really enjoyed their eggs benedict. I tried both the Canadian bacon as well as the crab cake. Both were wonderful but the home made Hollandaise was the best I've ever had.

    (4)

  • Misty P.

    This place can get packed on a weekend so come early or later in the day. Parking is available in the Kailua municipal lot or if you're lucky, you can find street parking. You can sit indoors or out. I prefer indoors. I really like their made to order omelettes which you can pick from a huge list of sides to add to your eggs. The bacon is crisp and yummy and coffee is a flowin'. I think their menu is really awesome and creative for breakfast - from crab and salmon benedict to luau omelettes to Chinese fried rice omelettes. My favorite is their luau omelette which had kalua pig and luau leaves in it. It reminds me of a lau lau omelette. So delish! You should try it.

    (4)

  • Char P.

    Great guava and red velvet pancakes! Husband also got the loco moco, which was good too. Service was good and we were seated promptly.

    (5)

  • Vicky L.

    When I asked Boyfriend how his red velvet pancakes tasted, he responded with, "I think I need a new pair of shorts now." So there you have it, folks. It's good enough to .. never mind. Seriously, we drove a whole 37 minutes from Waikiki Beach just to have breakfast here one morning because we just had to have their food one last time before leaving Hawaii. Since we were there during the week, we didn't have to wait at all, and there were seats aplenty both inside and out around 10 AM. I had the loco moco with a hamburger patty and sunny-side-up egg (you can also have a turkey patty). I am not exaggerating when I say this is THE best loco moco I've ever had, and this is coming from a girl who has made it her mission to eat that for breakfast every day of her life (wow, I feel like a fatty now). The gravy is really what makes this dish stand out - it's ridiculously savory and rich. It was at this point that I decided that diets were stupid, and I should just eat this all the time. Boyfriend ordered the red velvet pancakes and a mac nut roll, both of which really were too sweet for me, but I'm not a fan of sweets to start, so for normal people, they're delicious. The red velvet pancakes actually tasted like red velvet and not half-assed chocolate crap with red food coloring. I recommend the short stack and maybe a savory side, unless you like an extreme sugar high. The only annoying things about this place were the lack of free parking - it's all metered street or a metered lot, so bring quarters - and the really, really, really slow hostesses who ring you up at the front.

    (5)

  • R. C.

    I'm so happy because I finally got to eat here! Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. The hostess said our wait was going to be an hour. I almost bolted out the door, but we came this far. Our actual wait time seemed more like a half hour so that wasn't too bad. Upon seating, we were served fairly quickly. Our waitress was super friendly and sweet. I ordered the crab cake eggs benedict with the spinach and tomato and their oh-so-good potatoes to go with it. Sounds like an interesting mix, but it was SO yummy! Of course, I also had to order their famous red velvet pancakes (which I shared, otherwise I would've rolled out of that restaurant). Can't wait to go back one day!

    (5)

  • Jenny L.

    Curry chicken salad in half a papaya.

    (4)

  • DeAngelo W.

    It was OK. The food was good, but service could be faster. The seating sucks. Very crowded. If you're claustrophobic this is not the place for you.

    (3)

  • Kimberly S.

    I took my my auntie Carson and mom to breakfast at Cinnamons. YUM! and Yummy cinnamon rolls!!! But this time the food was sub par. I had to send back my french toast due to it being wilted and cold. Both my mom and auntie's food was undercooked and just did not taste very good. I was super bummed because at this place you know you pretty much are going to have a great breakfast all the time. WELL not this time! Im not used to having that kind of food experience at Cinnamon's. I will try it one more time, but I did get really turned off with the overall experience we had. One thing remains the same. The service was awesome! Ask for Krystle she's amazing!

    (2)

  • Raych D.

    Being that I live in HONOLULU, every chance i get to visit the north shore or Kailua i always take advantage. Because I'm not a breakfast person i don't eat a lot of breakfast food but, one weekend me and an ex was staying at Turtle bay resort we decided to have breakfast here to kill time before checking in to the hotel. It was a bit difficult to find being that we normally don't come here unless its to Lanikai. But, I must say not only is it a popular place for locals but for tourist too. The wait was about 45min. The set up is outside with chairs and umbrellas. I ordered the steak and eggs and red velvet pancakes. My ex ordered the ham eggs Benedict and guava chiffon pancake. The food was excellent! the pancakes already had its own syrup so you didn't need to add any additional syrup. The eggs Benedict was my favorite so much so that i was eating his food more than my own. The price wasn't at all that bad. I believe it was less than 30 bucks for all those food and beverages! So, I highly suggest trying the eggs Benedict, and red velvet pancakes. Also, coming here hungry and early because it is a long wait and you do get full!

    (5)

  • Krystle Angelyne D.

    This is our favorite place to go! Sometimes the wait can be more than an hour..but it is so worth!!!! Everything we've had here is so delicious. Must try place if you're visiting Oahu.

    (5)

  • Angela Leilani S.

    You'd think the long drive there, the metered parking, and the wait would deter me from visiting. I mean, there's only so many times I can walk into the shops in the plaza and in the area, and taste test the chocolate before I feel obligated to buy something. But I do it for the love of breakfast. The red velvet pancakes and the potato omelette (sans tomato): aka the dynamic duo makes all of that above-mentioned worth it. They're fluffy, moist, and heavenly. I just wish Cinnamon's wasn't so far away! I want to try more items on the menu, but after a long drive and wait, I stick with what I know. I guess I'll have to just order things and bring them home! :-P

    (4)

  • Heather J.

    Ok, so I didn't get the pancakes. (I'm not a big fan of pancakes and these looked too sweet). But I didn't see all the fuss about this place. It looked very... "Denny's"... And my ahi Benedict was just ok.

    (3)

  • Krystal C.

    We were leaving our hotel headed to Boots and Kimo's and the valet desk asked "Have you ever been to Cinnamon's? It's just as good as B&K and in the same area". I was a little hesitant to try something new but I'm soooo glad I did. I had the famous Red Velvet Pancakes and the works omelet. The RV pancakes were crazy good!!! They had sooo much flavor and taste better than red velvet cake in my opinion. My omelet was cooked to perfection. It had the perfect amount of meat, egg, potatoes and onions:) This was honestly one of the best (if not the best) breakfast I've ever eaten. Hubby had the Eggs Benedict (1 crab and 1 kalua pork). They were equally tasty. Aside from the food being great, our waitress was super helpful and friendly. The wait wasn't bad at all and we had outside seating. Can't wait for my next trip to Oahu to come back here:)

    (5)

  • Mrs. M R.

    BEST LOCO MOCO! I found this hidden gem by accident. It was packed. The servers were really nice and service was fast (which is a must with two hungry toddlers). I ordered the Loco Moco with the turkey patty and my husband got the same but with chicken cutlet. Both were tasty and the sauce was the best part.

    (5)

  • Ash A.

    FAIL. FAIL. Ordered eggs Benedict which they are supposedly known for. First order eggs was hard boiled. Returned that order as politely as possible. Second order eggs not cooked. WTF. I really used to enjoy eating here. Now days. My first choice is Mokes. If you haven't eaten there it's a must. There good is always fresh. And they always have specials from local farmers. Also Boots and Kimos is always a reliable alternative.

    (1)

  • Greg W.

    Came here yesterday morning for breakfast. I had the Hawaiian Omelet. My son got the Guava Chiffon pancakes, and my neice some Red Velvet pancakes...then we share the Pumkin Custard pancakes...o bot...loosen that belt a bit. All excellent. If I had to choose what I liked best, I would be able to. They are all awesome in their own way. Highly recomment any of these breakfast treats!

    (5)

  • Chris C.

    I don't know what it is about Kailua and good breakfast eats, but to have Cinnamon's and Boots and Kimo's in the same town/city is just crazy. The wife and I went to Cinnamon's after a nice morning of snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. It really didn't take that to long to get there, maybe about 15-20 minutes with a nice drive along the coast. The wife got the Red Velvet pancakes while I got the Guava Chiffon. I believe she got the crab eggs benedict (which she loved) and I got a frittata that was an egg omelette with cheese, artechoke hearts, mushrooms and spinach. Both meals were really good. I know some people really love the Guava Chiffon, but I think the sauce was too sweet and the pancakes weren't light and fluffy like the Mac Nut pancakes at Boots and Kimo (hence minus 1 star). The Red Velvet was really good and original. Our waitress was really attentative as well. NOTE: To get to the restaurant you need to turn into this parking lot (with the stores on the outside perimeter). Be sure to bring change as some spots are metered.

    (4)

  • Kristina L.

    This place has the most ono omelettes and pancakes ever! On two separate occasions, I had the Chinese and Hawaiian omelettes, and the servings are huge. The Chinese omelette tasted better than any egg foo young entrée. The Hawaiian omelette was like a luau plate all wrapped in one. The guava chiffon pancakes are my favorite. All drizzled in sweet guava syrup and topped with whipped cream, it was super flavorful. I can wait to go back and try other foods on the menu. It's great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and after surfing session.

    (5)

  • Patrick Q.

    Had brunch here the other day with my friend. The food was good and the velvet pancakes were tasty. I was a bit concerned that they would be over sweet, but they weren't. Just right. I had an omelet and it was great. I forget the exact name of the omelet from the order, but I just know it was filling and good. I like breakfast food and these guys did it right. The environment was nice and the locals were cool. Everything was pretty fast too. All in all, I liked the place. My only complaint, it was sort of pricey for breakfast, but oh well.

    (4)

  • Gary P.

    We've only gone here for breakfast. There's usually a wait especially on weekends. The staff is pleasant but I wouldn't go any farther than that. The servers more so than the hostesses (usually busy talking to each other or playing with their phones). This isn't one of my favorite places to go but my wife likes their crabcake eggs benedict and they're close to home. After trying several other menu selections I now stick with meat (bacon or sausage) and eggs with the homestyle potatoes. An improvement is that they now refill softdrinks. The restaurant is clean inside and a friend who worked in the back of the house told me the kitchen was clean as well. I prefer to eat inside as eating outside feels kind of like being in a fishbowl with the people waiting to get in watching you eat. I feel they are slightly overpriced and hyped but they have been around for quite a while and are always busy so it might just be my taste. Parking in the back is a municipal lot with metered parking.

    (3)

  • Bob G.

    This place has GOT to be one of the world's greatest breakfast places. Every time I have eaten there I had had a different dish, and they are all superlative. Their bacon is to die for if it does not kill you first. Their eggs bene is even worse. But WHAT a way to go. Death by cholesterol in paradise. Oi.

    (5)

  • B P.

    Always a must to take people here!!! Live their food! If you have to wait its worth it!

    (5)

  • Marc T.

    BEST BREAKFAST IN HAWAII HANDS DOWN. I love the hawaiian From what I've tried on my 2 times here Benedict Anything - seriously, you cannot fail with getting whatever they offer in the benedict form. A perfect hollandaise sauce (not citrusy, not overly creamy when combined with the yolky egg), a gooey poached egg and a perfectly crunchy soft toasted english muffin with just the right amount of butter. Whether it was the fish which was seasoned nicely and had a good moist and flakiness to it, or the kalua pork which had a smokiness that was almost close to bacon but still had the flavor of hawaii (given the sweetness way it would fall apart). Guava Pancakes - seriously dessert for breakfast. the pancake was almost like a dense pancake version of this filipino dish called mammon, and that guava sauce... WHAAAT? With ice cream is sweetness overload and a litlte bit of an overkill, but wow this guava sauce... its like really sweet but in a nonoffensive way (hard to explain but you will know what i mean if you get this). I wanted more of these... This was instant happiness. Red Velvet - with white chocolate sauce. wow... better than the cupcake. i dont like red velvet. i think its the most overrated thing ever... until i had this pancake which was the best red velvet anything ive had, to a point where I ordered it again when we came in the 2nd time in less than a week while on vacation. another dessert for breakfast, this pancake is one of the best breakfast sides ever. Hawaiian Omelette - Lau Lau Pork, Kalua Pork and so much goodness. This was a behemoth and had a ton of flavor. I thought the banana leaf would be strange but it just mixed into this amalgamation of aloha in an omelette. God this was so filling and so good, I felt like a whale at lanikai but it was worth it.

    (5)

  • Meghan M.

    Cinnamon's was recommended to me by not one, but two of my friends who are locals. So I was eager to try this place out while on vacation in Kailua. We were told the wait was 20 minutes, but it was more like 40. In this case, I wasn't bothered, because often the best restaurants have the longest waits. After being seated, our waitress swooped in very quickly, offering us water and coffee, and asking how long our wait was. She was very attentive and sweet. The decor of the place is a bit outdated, reminds me of the flowery, "mom-ish" decor of the 80's. But, whatevs. If the food is good I really don't care about decor, particularly in a breakfast joint. My friend had recommended the red velvet pancakes, but I didn't see them on the menu, so I ordered Guava Chiffon. My Dad's order came with a side of pancakes, and the waitress casually suggested Red Velvet, so apparently they are available even if they aren't on the menu (OR, I'm blind). We got them so we could try both varieties. Um, Yes. Yes, and Yes. They are both PHENOMENAL. Although, if I was forced to choose a favorite, I would pick red velvet. It was like eating cake for breakfast. Also, when we were walking out of the restaurant, I noticed that almost every table had a plate of Red Velvet Pancakes. So, that many loyal customer, plus me, can't be wrong! I will for sure be developing my own version to use on Christmas morning for the rest of my life. My sister ordered some kind of Eggs Benedict, and my brother ordered some kind of meat/egg scramble. They both looked good, but I was pretty immersed in my various pancakes - since my dad is carb-phobic, his pancakes were donated to the table. The one downer of this experience was that the bacon was pretty sub-par. It was totally flavorless and thin. Not impressed. Overall, I would totally recommend Cinnamon's for a yummy breakfast experience. And I would DEFINITELY order the red velvet pancakes, as well as the guava chiffon if at all possible. Then, try to forget how fat you feel and go to the beach.

    (4)

  • Mrs. B.

    Yummy! I'm a sucker for the Red Velvet pancakes (so cliche, right?). Homestyle cooking in a huge, garden setting restaurant.

    (4)

  • Alan B.

    You'll hear aloha spirit everywhere on the islands, drive with aloha, cook with aloha, play with your aloha, but at Cinnamon's you'll definetely eat with aloha. Not only are you in laid back Kailua but Cinnamon's has food that will make you put on a coconut bra and grass skirt to sing of it's gloriousness. We had the red velvet pancakes and the kalua pork eggs benedict to go with their signature roast coffee. Until my recent visit to Oahu, I had never used coconut syrup to top my pancakes...my life sucked before then. Red velvet and coconut? Match made in heaven. The eggs benedict are a perfect stage to showcase any sort of meat and the kalua pork is a must try. I took my aloha spirit all the way to my car where I took a quick 15 minute nap before I did anything else.

    (3)

  • Kenny O.

    It was my first time going here and I have heard just great things about cinnamons and they were right. We ordered the loco moco with beef and the extra mushrooms and onions it was delicious. We also ordered the Portuguese sweet bread French toast with guava chiffon and it was by far some of the best French toast I have ever had. Can't wait to go back again!

    (5)

  • Kelly V.

    "I have always had a great experience at Cinnamon's. The guava chiffon pancakes can't be beat and when you add on a half order of kalua pork benedict, you have the ultimate breakfast. Worth driving from Honolulu to eat here."

    (5)

  • Joel A.

    This place is TASTY. We just finished up a great brunch here. 5/6 people at our table got the Loco Moco. As a first-timer, I was not disappointed! It's a hearty dish though and you probably will not need anything else. The large bed of rice inside the dish will definitely fill you up.

    (5)

  • Paul C.

    I went to Cinnamon's twice during my last trip to Oahu and I think all of the hype is deserved. As you've probably read by now the red velvet and guava pancakes are killer. The red velvet are thinner and little sugar explosions--my wife thinks they are more like dessert than breakfast but I disagree. The white chocolate sauce is the perfect compliment. The guava ones are heartier and honestly IMHO even better. If you want something savory I was impressed with their crab cake benedict. Their hollandaise sauce was very flavorful and the eggs poached well. They have a secret recipe for the crab cakes which is nicely spicy--though maybe it could have used a touch more crab for the price. Don't leave without trying one of their signature cinnamon buns--truly tasty. We came once at 1pm and once at 2pm and both times we had to wait for 15 minutes for a party of two which wasn't bad. If you're coming at Noon or with a larger party though, prepare to wait for a bit. Also, bring quarters for the meters--even in the private lot.

    (5)

  • Jason M.

    i've been here many times and always satisfied. i always get the red velvet pancakes. to me, its more like a red velvet cupcake, just shapped like a pancake. it doesnt use the traditional syrup.... either way, its good and im def going back for more!

    (4)

  • Cee H.

    Soooooo good!!! We were staying in waikiki but took the bus out to Kailua for the day. Well worth it! After hiking pillboxes, we were starving and what better way to satisfy that than this place. My friend, is local and took us here. The wait was about 45 mins. But they give free coffee while you wait?! Awesomeeee... We had the eggs Benedict with Kalua pork. With the home fries on the side. Trust me. Get this. It is to die for! We also got the Chinese omelet which only okay. Probably would try something else next time. And we added the chiffon pancakes. Holy moly so freaking good. If you find yourself on this side of Oahu, come and enjoy. Just make sure your there before 2pm (it stops serving after this)

    (5)

  • Mari K.

    Three words: Guava Chiffon Pancakes!! Oh My Lord! I love breakfast places and this one definitely is towards the top of my list. Everything here is good (try the Hawaiian Omelette with lau lau inside!) and the Corned Beef Hash is really yummy too! But if your'e looking for something to really knock your slippers off, get the guava chiffon pancakes. The pancakes are regular pancakes (nice and fluffy) but the guava syrup that they must make there is sooo guavay I could just drink it!

    (4)

  • Bob D.

    Just went for breakfast. Pretty busy for 7am. Had the sweetbread French toast. It was "ok" -the weirdest thing was(I swear!) the syrup was SO watered down!! I even poured both Syrups on a dish and kept tasting them with my spoon. It really tasted like water and sugar??

    (3)

  • Tina W.

    Kalua Pig benedict and Red Velvet pancakes are the bomb! I would eat here more often if you didn't have to always wait so long to get in the restaurant. The only draw back is the wait time. But, us locals have no problem waiting for good food!

    (5)

  • Chris A.

    I think the only reason why I strayed from this restaurant for so long was because of the wait. My girlfriend and I get a bit grumpy when we're waiting for food, especially when hunger strikes. But this past Sunday, I struck gold--I had a game plan. I would pick her up to catch the sunrise at Kailua beach and head over to Cinnamon's to beat the morning rush. And while the sunrise view was obstructed by a small mountain, Cinnamon's Restaurant was still a great way to start the morning. It was a windy morning so I ordered their hot chocolate with whipped cream. It is somewhat pathetic for me to admit that this is the first time I had hot cocoa with whipped cream on top so it was a delicious frothy combination that my taste buds never experienced before. It instantly warmed me up and satiated my sweet tooth. However, my taste buds were not prepared for my short stack orders of guava chiffon and red velvet pancakes. In contrast, the guava chiffon pancakes were exploding with intense guava flavor. The fluffy red velvet pancakes were subtle in flavor--not overly sweet and had the right amount of glaze. My significant other had the full order of mahi mahi eggs benedict. This came with two whole English muffins topped with grilled mahi mahi, over-easy eggs, slathered in hollandaise sauce. The fish was fantastically moist, and the explosion of the egg yolk amplified the richness of the scrumptious meal. There was also a generous portion of densely packed hash browns that tasted fantabulous with the hollandaise sauce. Next weekend, we're planning on returning here for another round of good food and Hawaiian sunrises.

    (4)

  • Gin N Juic E.

    Heard about this place from the PEARL CITY DMV thats how legit they are. took me 6 months to go finally but now I go constantly. I have never tried anything from their menu that i didnt like. The eggs benedict on crabcakes is so good id sell my soul if i had one for that hollandaise SAUSE. the red velvet pancakes are worth the wait. The only downside I have noticed is if you go later in the day the service and quality of food wanes. So go early for this perfect hangover remedy no I dont have a problem I just pander to my stereotypes. P.S. ask for cheese on your hashbrowns they drown it in that shit haha so good

    (4)

  • Jaimie S.

    I woke up extra early to get here before the crowd. We arrived at 6:55am on a Sunday morning and there was already a line of people. We walked through the outdoor seating area to get to the restaurant. Once inside I was hit with this smell...kind of a musty smell so you can tell the building is old. We were seated immediately and our waitress was so patient in answering questions and was super sweet (yay Brandi!). Our food came quickly - I ordered the guava chiffon pancakes. Like everyone I guess I expected that the pancakes themselves would be guava, but they were just buttermilk pancakes with guava topping. It was that same guava topping that's on the guava cake from Saint Germains or the Guava Chiffon cake from ZIppy's. I wasn't sure if I was going to be disappointed but I definitely wasn't. It was sooooo good. It was a fast meal, and breakfast usually is but by the time we left at 7:40am the restaurant was packed inside and out. Get here early!

    (4)

  • Jeanie A.

    The 5 stars are forv Red velvet pancakes. My husband got them they were delicious like warm cake! I got the baja breakfast it was okay. The eggs seemed too whipped for my taste. The potatoes, are good. Next time I will get pancakes.

    (5)

  • Stephanie D.

    Cinnamons has many different breakfast options so everyone in your party will be happy. Very unique pancake choices. We got red velvet pancakes and carrot pancakes. Both were delicious!! Don't be like us though and confuse syrup sauces. With my carrot pancakes I got this yummy cream cheese sauce and I thought the white syrup was the same but it wasn't. Oops! Still yummy though. Our waitress Leah has the personality of a wet sponge but she was quick and slightly knowledgable... She could just be having an off day, we all been there! We live on the west side so it was definitely worth the drive!

    (5)

  • Mike B.

    Cinnamon's is sort of the place everyone recommends when you ask for a good breakfast location in Kailua. They have great food, but it is slightly higher priced than some other competitors which leaves you with a slight feeling of dissatisfaction. That being said, the food is really great, the service is good, and definitely get there early on the weekend as it fills up very quickly.

    (4)

  • Linh H.

    My eyes rolled back when I tried the guava chiffon pancakes, no lie. The pancake itself was soo fluffy and perfect and the guava sauce made it even better. The red velvet pancakes were also very good. I also had the loco moco here and it was one of the best that I've ever had. The plantation iced tea is just whatevs. Nothing great The wait sucks, though. And the stores surrounding this place really aren't that entertaining. Ohh well, the wait is worth it!

    (5)

  • Anna P.

    Went here on the day we were leaving to go back to the mainland. Ordered the crab and canadian bacon eggs benedict. Both were delish but liked the crab better. Also ordered the red velvet pancakes and thought they were delish. Red Velvet pancakes were a bit too much for me so I was glad that I shared it with other people. The potatoes were yummy! I would go back for those! Wait wasn't as bad and there are plenty of seating.

    (4)

  • Sara S.

    RED VELVET PANCAKES PLEASE. Went here after ATV riding at Kualoa..... SUPER HUNGRY Wanted to try the red velvet pancakes bc they have a lot of hype... and let me tell you something, I have been disappointed too many times by something that has a lot of HYPE... THANKFULLY THIS LIVED UP TO ITS REP AND MORE! I know it sounds like an explosion of sweetness but the pancakes themselves were not that sweet. Kinda rich, but sooooo red velvety (which is just like chocolate right?)!!!! Topped with the cream cheese glaze, you don't need syrup!!! I don't have a particular sweet tooth, but I can see why people may think it's too much. However, I would recommend that you at least TRY it once. I was skeptical at first, but was NOT disappointed in the slightest. I LOVE IT WHEN I'M ACTUALLY PLEASED BY SOMETHING I'VE HEARD WAYYY TOO MUCH ABOUT! Shared the shortstack and had half an order of salmon cake eggs benedict with their potatoes... YUMMY... 2 of my favorite things, salmon and eggs benedict... I've died and gone to heaven! Wait staff was very friendly, all seem like old-timers that have been with the restaurant foreverrrrrrrrr... ho nice the aunties. The wait was pretty long though...30 min + I believe? IDK we were HUNGRY !! I mean it was a summer Saturday, so it's expected, but be prepared to wait!! It was well worth it though!

    (5)

  • Paul R.

    Solid loco moco

    (3)

  • Kathy L.

    Without a doubt, the best meal I had on my recent trip to Hawaii. Though they're famous for their red velvet pancakes, you must must must get the guava chiffon. So delicious and not overly sweet or too dessert-like. Seriously could've eaten the whole plate by myself. Also make sure to get the kalua pork benedict -- quite possibly the best benedict I've ever had. The English muffin was perfectly toasted, the pork was flavorful, and the hollandaise sauce wasn't too rich or overpowering. Must make it back here again one day!

    (5)

  • William M.

    I've been coming here on and off for 10 years. I've seen it decline. I come for breakfast only nowadays since the lunch is extremely bland. They do have great red velvet pancakes and the other food is just ok. Not much taste or spice. It is very crowded and extremely noisy. Because there are not many breakfast restaurants in beautiful Kailua, it is a place to go but but do not have high expectations.

    (3)

  • Yuzen Y.

    good food, but make sure you come with a lot of time to spare. Your wait can sometimes be over an hour long!

    (5)

  • Josh B.

    I went to this place for breakfast. We were promptly seated by an unfriendly hostess with major attitude. Despite the rude hostess, the server was very friendly. the food was lousy. Aside from the syrup, which was really good, the pancakes tasted like rubber.As for the eggs benedict... one poached had a runny yoke and the other did not. Strange. Overall, this place was dissapointing. The food was lousy and the staff was unfriendly. I will not eat here again.

    (2)

  • Steven T.

    First off there was no wait when we arrived and had our choice of seating, the hostess was super friendly as was the wait staff. We started with Cinnamon's Cinnamon-Macadamia Nut Roll, personally I found it to be teeth shattering sweet while my GF thought it was sweet like dessert but good. However I guess they get you accustomed to sweetness with their cinnamon rolls only to really assault you with Guava Chiffon pancake. One should note that these pancakes are nothing more than regular buttermilk pancakes topped with super sickly sweet guava style syrup. One small bite would send a diabetic into a coma one normal bite made me think I had just eaten a huge rich dessert - sorry these were not for us. Macadamia Nut Roll 3.25 Stars (average of our ratings Mine was 2 stars GF was 4.5 stars) Guava Chiffon pancake 2 Stars - simply way too sweet, however if you LOVE sugar then you will probably love these Hawaiian omelette (their spelling) which was good but the hash browns were overcooked potatoes and mushy, more of a hash brown potato pancake, plus they had no seasoning on them. 3 Stars Crab cake Benedict with home fries - The crab cake itself contained lots of filler so it was rather disappointing (2 stars). The hollandaise sauce was homemade and very good (4.5 stars), however the eggs were a little over-poached (2 stars). One last note is that they buttered the English muffin which made it greasy, you really don't need a buttered muffin slathered with a butter sauce, it's simply butter overkill. TOTAL = 3.2 stars The home fries were again a split decision, my gf really liked them, I found them overcooked and lacking in seasoning although I did like the onions and green onions in them. 3 Stars FOOD AVERAGE 2.9 Stars Ambiance - Located downtown in an older shopping center with both outside and inside seating. However you have to feed the meter to park which was a bummer. Cleanliness - Looked very clean 4 Stars Service - Quick, fast efficient, and hopefully my gf doesn't read this but they had some of the cutest wait staff I have seen on Ohau. 4.5 Stars Value - NOT THERE, let's be honest people, breakfast is the cheapest meal of the day, eggs, potatoes, flour sugar, etc are all dirt cheap. This meal set us back over $50 with tip and has been the single most expensive meal we have had on the island so far, for that one reason I would not return. 1 star NON-FOOD AVERAGE = 3.2 Stars ******************************* Average = 3 Stars Bottom-line - nothing really wowed us, except the bill.

    (3)

  • Chad S.

    This place came highly recommended from my cousin, who eats here often. He's been telling me about this place for YEARS, literally. I was very excited to try it out. I took him here for his birthday, and to be honest, wasn't that impressed. It could've been better, perhaps, if it weren't so hyped up by my cousin - I don't know. But at the end of the day, I wouldn't go back. It was very, very crowded. The service was slow. And the food was a little bland.

    (2)

  • Jessica P.

    My family loved this place. The service was very friendly, and anything that had cinnamon in it was amazing. It's a good little breakfast place to go to. Didn't expect ot have to pay for parking though and I was running on cards, so it was a bit of a struggle to find some change to put into the meter.

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    I wish I could be a fan and maybe had we eaten here on a different day, I'd be writing a different review. While visiting my brother, my sister-in-law really wanted to take us here as it is her fave breakfast restaurant, she had been thinking we'd hit it on New Years Day when I suggested that they may be closed since that will be a holiday. It was New Years Eve morning. She called and sure enough they were going to be closed the next day and the following two days, so she said we'd come today. Unfortunately, they didn't mention they were closing early. It was quite a drive to get there and along the way my brother suggested calling ahead to see if they could take a reservation, so my sister-in-law did that, just be told they weren't taking any more customers. WHAT? She explained that she had called earlier and no one had mentioned the closing early thing and that we were almost there so they did kindly allow us to get placed on the list via the telephone. WHEW... disaster averted! Just for that they do get a star. When we arrived we were seated fairly quickly. After perusing the menu, we began placing orders. My husband was having some serious problems because since they were closing early they weren't serving any of the lunch items they normally serve and he is a sandwich guy versus an eggs and pancakes guy. He was feeling bummed when he then ordered a breakfast item to be told it was also not being served. The rest of us placed our orders and the item my brother wanted was also not being served, no more macadamia nut rolls. It was getting a little frustrating, but I have to say that the server was really gracious and apologetic and friendly... she made up for the food frustration. We finally all figured out something to eat and placed our orders. I ordered French toast with eggs and bacon. The food came out fairly quickly and it was fine. I didn't find anything about it to be exceptional and in fact, I thought my French Toast was kind of puny looking versus the "two thick slices of portuguese bread" I was expecting, but hey, who needs giant slabs of french toast anyway, right? Our server did bring us some special Guava chiffon pancake that we each had a bite of. It was actually quite tasty, I guess it's one of their specialties, but RICH! Best to share it. While eating all of a sudden some water started pouring down off of a canopy behind my brother, getting him a bit wet (it was a rainy day, but the sun had come out), so that was weird. Overall, the food was so so on this visit, the ambiance didn't do much for me, but the server was awesome. Yes, I'd go back and give them another try, but don't pin your hopes on greatness.

    (3)

  • Ellie W.

    Oh, the long lines here...it is well deserving of the long lines, with the smell of sweet, sweet food wafting through the restaurant. Just be prepared for a LONG wait.

    (4)

  • Ceejayp P.

    The wait for a table is not as bad as the other place. We go to Cinnamon's for breakfast. Service is nice and friendly. Food is good. We order red velvet pancakes, loco moco, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, omelettes and corn beef hash. We were not disappointed. We recommend.

    (3)

  • Michelle L.

    I thought it fair to write my 300th review for an amazing, diabetes inducing breakfast during my trip to hawaii. When i say diabetes inducing, I mean it in the tastiest way possible. However, the brunch we had was heavy enough to put me in a food coma (or kanak attack) for the remainder of the day. Anyways, the wait was 30 minutes on a Sunday at 8:30, which wasn't too bad considering there was coffee and water to sip on while we waited. On to the food: Sweet bread french toast: Definitely the sweetest item we ordered. It was one of the specials of the day and it was AMAZING. I'm not normally a fan of french toast, but this french toast was no ordinary french toast. It was smothered in peanut butter sauce, topped with whipped cream, oreos, and sprinkles. To die for. (Maybe literally) Hawaiian omelet: I'm more of a savory breakfast person, so this was my favorite item we ordered. A bunch of hawaiian goodies (kalua pork and lau lau ingredients) made into a fluffy omelette, served with a side of your choosing. What's not to love? Guava chiffon pancakes: Fluffy pancakes topped with a sweet guava sauce. Yum. Corn and blueberry pancakes with a honey butter: The pancake itself wasn't to sweet, which was nice, and you could control the amount of sweetness you wanted to add with the butter. All in all, the breakfast shared between 3 people was affordable and delicious. Definitely a place to try.

    (4)

  • Susan P.

    This place beats Boots and Kimos as far as service and food in my view. I haven't written a review for Boots and Kimos but when I tried it on my last trip, we were told that it was an hour wait and we ended up waiting 2.5 hours as we couldn't leave after were committed the first hour of waiting. To top it all off the food did not really blow my mind either, so not worth it. Hubby and I wanted to go to Kailua beach and wanted to have breakfast in Kailua. There are not that many places that I am familiar with in Kailua but I read good reviews from Yelper on Cinnamon's and decided to give it a try. We came on a Thursday morning at 10:30am and didn't have to wait in line at all. We were seated inside and promptly greeted by our smiling server. We asked her what was good and she recommended a few items. We ended up ordering a half order of the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict, half order of the Hawaiian Omelet and a short stack of corn and blueberry pancakes. EVERYTHING was delicious! I have to say it is one of the best breakfast I have had as of late. Made our first day in Hawaii off to a good start. Those pancakes were outstanding...they had both fresh corn and blueberries and once we topped them with some coconut syrup I was in pancake heaven! I was expecting the pork to be dry but it was quite the opposite. Everything was seasoned well and served to us piping hot. Service was outstanding and I will definitely be back here on my next visit. We told all of our friends and family in Hawaii about this place and they didn't even know it existed. We hope they try it because it was outstanding in my view!

    (5)

  • Inthira M.

    Having seen the episode where Rachel Ray visits this place I've always wanted to eat here, but being waaay out in Kailua I never got the opportunity to. Fast forward about a year and I started to go to church out at Ko'olau when one day after church it was like bam, an epiphany, "goo and trryy Cinnamon's"- no joke, true story. lol. I've been here many times since and have loved each and every time. They're only opened for breakfast and lunch (only breakfast on Sundays, 2pm) and they're opened for dinner one day out of the month. I always try to get something listed on their "specials" list and I highly recommend doing so because they're always so tasty and wonderful. I once had an omelette with ham, bacon, bok choy, bean sprouts, etc... it was soo good I finished the WHOLE thing in one sitting. I've also tried their every day breakfast items such as the mahi benedict super combo (tomato and spinach added), the fritata with basil pesto (it had a little too much dried parsley??.. I think that's what it was, but still yummy none the less), and many other things. I like that their omelettes come in a smaller portion if you wanted it to for $2 less and everything is offered with rice, home fries, hash browns, buttermilk pancakes, or a biscuit. This is one of my favorite breakfast places, and seeing that this place is always busy, it is the favorite of many others. I don't award many 5 stars... but my heart (and my full stomach) goes out to this place.

    (5)

  • Cecilia B.

    Wanted to try a new decent breakfast/brunch place... Well in so many words, Boots&Kimo was packed with a 45minute wait.. But I have to say I'm glad! This looks more like a Locals spot kind of hidden and more family oriented than tourist-like. There's outside seating with patio like furniture. There's inside seating as well as seating inside the gazebo inside. Haha. It threw me off! It had Christmas light hung off of it. I felt so fancy. Haha. There's a few popular items on their list that they highlight in red... Red velvet pancake & a combo of their eggs Benedict and I believe a cinnamon roll or something rather. I ordered the Kalua pork eggs Benedict. Sooo delish! The kalua pork was moist. You can order either a half or full and it comes with either hash browns or home fries (with mushrooms and onions). I saw their red velvet pancakes and it looked/sounded hella good but we didn't get a chance to get it (even though we did try to order it.. Our sweet older waitress probably just didnt hear us because she was too busy giving her two friendly cents about our orders.) I did notice some people around me had it and honestly it looked dry and crumbly. The young couple that ordered it only finished like half but I couldn't tell if that was just a second plate like for dessert. My friend ordered the loco moco and wasn't impressed. They had different choices for the meat regular hamburger or turkey. He also added the onion&mushrooms. It was a big plate he didn't finish it, like I said he wasn't impressed. My other two friends had the crabcake eggs Benedict. And had no complaints!! As we were paying i did notice the kitchen area and there was a microwave warming up a plate. It's a place mom&pop kind of feel but you'd think they'd have the whole food light warmers... But hey what do I really know I just eat the food! And I really have no complaints! I definitely wanna come back and try the cinnamon roll and red velvet pancakes!

    (4)

  • Juliene C.

    I took my auntie and uncle here for brunch on a sunday morning. Unfortunately, i didn't know that you can make reservations for a party of 5 or more. So, we waited for 1 hour & 30 minutes. 1.) ambiance: we were seated outside under the canopy among a bunch of people waiting for their table. I didn't mind. I didn't get to see the inside of the place. 2.) service: it was ok. Our waitress was just super busy running around all over the place. My 3 year old kept on crying & wanted to leave, so our waitress brought her a cheese danish for free. That was really kind of her. Sadly, a fly got comfortable in it and we had to return it back. They ran out of the cheese danish, but she brought out some corn bread which my daughter devoured. 3.) food: i ordered crab cakes with scrambled eggs. It was delish! Especially with the sauce they give you on the side. You can really taste the crab and shrimp. I also ordered the red velvet pancakes. It wasn't as sweet as i imagined. It was nice and fluffy. We also tried the guava chiffon pancakes. I like this better than the red velvet one. The guava sauce is thin and tart. Love it! My husband ordered the adobo loco moco and he wasn't really feeling it. I guess because it seem like they dumped an entire bottle of non-ground pepper in it. 4.) overall: i would eat here again! Maybe next time i'll come right when they open so i don't have to wait long.

    (4)

  • Debra J.

    Best restaurant we found on the island !!! The red velvet pancakes, guava cream pancakes and the fritattas are the BEST ! Hope to visit again !

    (5)

  • Alice D.

    This place was fantastic. When we arrived they told us 45 minutes to an hour but we were seated within 30 minutes. Service was awesome and quick. Our waitress was very attentive and always came back to refill our coffee and tea before we were empty. The food arrived within a decent time and it smelled as good as it tasted. Amazing!! The home fries and hashbrowns were nothing spectacular but the crab cake Benedict and red velvet pancakes were to die for. We also ordered some corn bread which came with a mac nut butter that was really tasty. Overall this place was an absolute Winner

    (5)

  • Jasmine C.

    When I came with my boyfriend to eat they were very busy, but they still seated us within 6min. It was fast and the chairs were really comfortable. (You sink in the cushions!) Our waitress was nice and made sure we were good with what we had. Their cinnamon buns taste like any other cinnamon bun, so meh, but the eggs were reeaaallly good. I suggest any of the eggs, they were not too salty and really cheesy, Mmmm! Ill come back soon to try other dishes.

    (5)

  • Raquel R.

    This is a definite stop for breakfast if you don't mind waiting for about 30-45 minutes. The wait is pretty long but in my opinion, it is well worth it. I highly recommend trying the guava chiffon pancakes- very fluffy and moist. Not only is the food delicious, the service at Cinnamon's is very excellent. Although they were very busy with many customers continuously waiting in line, the hostess, waitresses, & cashier were very friendly & attentive to our needs. Therefore, Cinnamon's definitely deserves a 5 star rating.

    (5)

  • Stephanie D.

    The food here is so amazing. My husband had the crab cakes eggs Benedict, and they were so much better than anywhere. We've ever eaten them before. I had the SAND (can't remember what the acronym actually stands for) with the red velvet pancakes and the pancakes were seriously the best I have ever eaten. They were fluffy and not overly sweet. Most of the time pancakes that have fruits or chocolate etc tend to be overly sweet and I don't like them at all, but this definitely isn't the case here. The coconut syrup was so good with the pancakes too. The pancakes were also not too heavy. I don't know how they cook the food here, but they make everything with the perfect balance of flavors. The servers and hostess were also very nice. Parking was great (although I can see it getting super packed on the weekends). I don't think I've been to a better breakfast/brunch spot ever. So good!!! Must try.

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    My husband and I went there as a welcome home breakfast after picking him up at the airport. I had heard about their red velvet pancakes. My husband was a bit leery at first because he's not a big fan of pancakes, but I assured him that they offered other things. He ordered the basil pesto fritatta with hash browns. The frittata was cooked perfectly, a bit crunchy on the exterior, but light and fluffy on the inside. You could taste the basil pesto without it over-powering the rest of the dish. The hash browns were well-done on the outside (extra crispy and golden brown). They didn't add salt to the hashbrowns, so some might consider them bland, but neither me or my husband adds salt to our food and we use very little in our cooking so we appreciated the lack of salt. You can always add some! After staring at the menu for about 10 minutes I narrowed it down to two pancakes: Red velvet and blueberry corn pancakes. I was so torn! I wanted to go for the red velvet, but the blueberry corn sounded interesting. I mentioned this to the waitress who informed me I could get one of each. (Pancakes come in stacks of 2 or 4). So I ordered both. The red velvet were divine. Moist, sweet, but still pancake-y. No syrup needed. The blueberry & corn was a new combination for me and they were served up with a side of honey butter. Wow! The pancake by itself was good. Again, fluffy and moist. But, with the honey butter they were absolutely delicious. As for the ambiance, it was homey and country--we loved it. The staff was friendly and helpful. I go places for the food, and the food was delicious!

    (5)

  • quinn a.

    5 stars for great food and the fact that I attempted to walk off without my pack which included my camera. The service was wonderful, the waitress patiently answered questions and openly gave suggestions on what to order. Portions are generous, be careful not to over order as you will feel guilt at not being able to finish the wonderful food! A great delight of interesting takes on traditional breakfast items and great coffee. Blink and you might miss it though, hidden around a corner! Great find

    (5)

  • Anita C.

    RED VELVET PANCAKES are sooo heavenly!!! They started that back in May as a special but it's so good that they seem to have extended that offering which I am VERY happy about! The pancakes really just melts in your mouth and they have their own drizzle of some cream cheesy syrup that is just the right amount of cream cheese and sweetness. OMGOODNESS it is just sooo good! The perfect combination of chocolately, melty, heaven! Ok, on to the other goodies; their Chinese omelet is super ono! At first, I was like, who would eat that? with all that stuff in it along with hoisin/oyster sauce? Well, luckily my friend ordered that one day and he totally shut me up ~ cuz I can't stop eating it every time I'm there! There's so much in it; cabbage, char sui, eggs, everything! After not being able to finish a regular order, I've opted for the "mini" plate which is $2 less but still a good hearty portion! I've also had the steak and eggs which are good and my girl friend loves their eggs Benedict over crab cakes. Try and get there early because there's always a wait and they are only open for breakfast and dinner on certain days. Since they make everything fresh, they sometimes run out of certain meats and baked goods ~ cuz it's just THAT good! I like to start the meal with a cinnamon roll (if they didn't run out); keeps my belly from rumbling while we wait on the food - and it is fresh, soft, warm and just oh so delish! I love coming here for breakfast before hitting the beach and it's so worth the trip from town!

    (5)

  • Karyn M.

    Birthday feast at Cinnamon's! It was my first time there, been wanting to go there forever! It was the BEST experience...on my birthday, too! Didn't have to wait too long, service was incredible and so friendly! Food was soooo delicious. I need to get back there soon and try everything they have to offer! Thank you Cinnamon's! If you are a breakie person like me....a must go!!

    (5)

  • Mr A.

    I cannot believe the flavor of their red velvet pancakes and cinnamon rolls. During my breakfast sabbatical, I immediately dropped my fork at first bite of their plain cinnamon roll. I was visiting from the mainland and asked the locals to direct me to their best breakfast joint. I left this location attempting to negotiate monthly shipments of their cinnamon rolls. I am not moved by food in general, but this is not food. It's an oral experience! Ask for great waitress Krystle.

    (5)

  • Kazuo O.

    Likes: Eggs Benedict (they have that done perfectly), red velvet pancakes, attentive and friendly service, the wait wasn't as bad as I had been warned and pager system lets you wander off a bit. Dislikes: maybe a tad pricey, but that's not going to deter me from going again. Try: Eggs Benedict with the crab... mid-Atlantic good. Also, the server was nice enough to suggest that I combo two types of benny when I told her I was torn between the crab and the smoked salmon. Appreciated her patience. Bottom line: Kailua is brunch central for Oahu with several decent morning-afternoon dining experiences, and Cinnamon's is the obvious leader. We went on a weekday morning, which is probably why I wasn't too worried about waiting. Consistently on a return visit will earn the 5th star.

    (4)

  • Suzy D.

    This is my favorite breakfast place on island. The service is notoriously bad but the food and coffee more than make up for that to still earn Cinnamon's a full five stars. I've never eaten lunch here because brunch is the best meal of the day and trumps all others. My musings-- * Portuguese sweet bread french toast is the standard when it comes to Hawaiian brunch fare. Try it with the coconut syrup, too. * Old wives tale? or does Cinnamon's actually ever offer an Oreo cookie syrup? * Some of the best and most original daily specials. My personal favorite was a Mexican inspired omelet with a watermelon salsa made with onions, peppers and cilantro. * Vegetarian habits die hard. The fritatta (open faced omelet with pesto, spinach, artichoke, onions, black olive slices and parmesan) will always have a special place in my heart. * The name is Cinnamon's...try the namesake, the cinnamon rolls. * I don't think I've ever left Cinnamon's without having consumed enough coffee that I'm not jittery. They have a Kona (25%) and Kauai (25%) blend now, which I believe is a new-ish change. It's available by the bag for the home kitchen, office or import to the mainland. * Get a team of 6 together for the Swamp Romp at K-Bay and come here afterwards for breakfast. Be prepared for long lines. Brunch is the perfect way to start a day and the perfect way to start the first full day of a Hawaiian vacation. Our eyes were *slightly* bigger than our stomachs. First I ordered coffee; it's a necessity! Then while looking over the menu I told Justin I was getting the Portuguese sweet bread french toast. Oh, my bad, I don't think I was very clear since he seemed to think that was going to be my meal...what I meant was "we" were getting it. I've waited three years to come back to one of my favorite brunch places on Earth...ordering just that in addition to my meal was a feat; I'm surprised I didn't order half the menu. Justin decided to get the cinnamon roll *in addition to his meal* too (this seems to be a recurring theme. I'm so glad we understand each other so well). For the mains, I couldn't resist the fritatta and Justin got the eggs benedict with one each of the crab and kalua pork. The crab/pork benedict and the cinnamon roll were the only things that were new to me, and everything was amazing except the crab benedict, which I didn't like at all. Insert discussion on east coast versus west coast crabs...apparently Pacific crabs aren't my thing. Dear lord, maybe I am becoming an east coaster! The fritatta was bigger than I remembered, but I'm fairly certain that was because of all the other food crammed into my belly. The coffee was so good I wish I had bought another bag of it to bring home. We got the hash browns and home fries with our respective mains, though I think I remain partial to the home fries here. Surprisingly, our waitress was quite attentive. I forewarned Ruth before her trip to the island in case she came here and Justin when we decided this would be our first brunch that the service here is horrible, and in general, it always has been. However, on this particular occasion, perhaps because we were sitting inside, our waitress was attentive, highly enabled my caffeine addiction, and really had the aloha spirit. This is one place I can't dock for bad service because frankly I care too much for the food, but getting good service was certainly icing on the cinnamon roll.

    (5)

  • Rory C.

    Cinnamons in Kailua town for me is a throw back to old local restaurants I would visit as a child. It gives off a local mom and pop restaurant feel, but it's food served is completely OUT OF THIS WORLD. I've been to cinnamon's a trillion times and never ever get tired of the food, it's service and the comfortable home like feelings(Live in Oahu, but originally from Maui) I get when I'm there. Where else in Hawai'i would you find uniqe breakfast dishes like the oriental omlette or their famous red velvet pancake? Their red velvet pancake is so popular, that you can literally see an order of it on just about every table that's dining there. I LOVE the comfortable atmosphere it provides. The waitresses in there for me are like going to visit my favorite aunties house. They're always smiling, always willing to help you and always have some kind of lei around their neck. The best is that they're all LOCAL. I love going to places like cinnamons and rapping with the waitresses in pidgin. For me, no fuss, non stuffy places like cinnamon's are great to visit, because what you see is definitely what you get. There is absolutely no fuss about this place. you don't have to get dressed up to eat there. Slippers, surf shorts, t-shirt...enough!!! When visiting cinnamons I always make it appoint to start off with coffee and a cinnamon roll. For breakfast, I try to change it up as I am finding that everything there is sooo good! If i had to choose a staple it woud be one of their many omlettes with the house potatoes and a guava chiffon pancake on the side...Yes that is a lot of food for one person for breakfast, but believe me, it's my routine and definitely a routine that i don't plan on giving up any time soon. If you love extraordinary breakfast and lunch dishes, served by wonderful women who treat you like family, then definitely visit cinnamons in Kailua. Tip: Try to eat there on the weekdays as on the weekends they are very busy. When the hosts says that the wait will be 90 minutes long, believe her cause it is that long...especially on sundays. but definitely worth the wait. Also, be sure to bring loose coins with you for the parking meters. If not, the employees of cinnamons are well versed about the parking situation and will gladly exchange your cash for coins.

    (5)

  • Melissa A.

    YUM! We had a great breakfast. Cinnamon's is clearly a small hole-in-the wall restaurant that generated a very large following. So many people like the place that they had to expand to the outdoor courtyard in front of the restaurant. I definitely plan to go back to Cinnamon's whenever I'm on Oahu. We had the macadamia nut cinnamon roll, mahi-mahi benedict, kalua pork benedict, kalua pork omelet and of course the guava chiffon pancakes. The pancakes...oh my, they were so good that I'm pretty sure I ate more than my share of them...Everything else was nice and tasty. A good place for a solid breakfast when you're in Kailua.

    (4)

  • Marcia L.

    This place is just OK. Came here because of the hype,but don't think i will be making a return trip. as a local i feel that other restaurants such as koa pancake house or ihop are more worth it. plus, you have to make the drive out to kailua and pay for parking. the prices are a bit much for breakfast food and there is a wait even on a weekday. the menu is a bit confusing and took my party a bit of a while to figure out how exact it works. i was excited to try the red velvet pancakes, but they were very grainy and seemed to not be cooked fully through. this definitely is more of a tourist place, so i'm glad to have tried it but probably will not be a regular.

    (3)

  • Riki T.

    I absolutely heart this place. I've never tried anything from the lunch menu, just because I can't bear to part from all the goodness on the breakfast menu. Everyone's seemed to have said everything there is to say about Cinnamon's so I just wanted to add on their holiday seasonal menu (which sorry to say I didn't catch when it ended). Firstly, I absolutely adored how all the wait staff were decked out in their festive best and the restaurant brought out all the Christmas decor as well. Secondly, GINGERBREAD BUTTERCREAM PANCAKES. Oh, yes. An occasion so great it had to be in all caps. Its quite ginger-y so don't get it if you don't like ginger, but other than that, DO IT. The buttercream kind of reminded me of Cinnabon's frosting, and it had red and green sprinkles on top (because doing that stuff makes it even better imo). The special omlette #2 was also amazing. Artichokes, italian-seasoned chicken, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, topped with cheese. Oh. Yes. So head on down to Cinnamon's (even without the seasonal menu because this place is just too awesome to pass up), but do so SOON so you can try some yummy gingerbread pancakes :D

    (5)

  • Cara G.

    Great food... terrible hostesses/seating system. We were told that we would have to wait an hour, and after an HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES had passed, we were told to wait another FOURTY minutes. This is mostly due to the fact that the hostesses have no clue what they are doing, and have no idea how to seat people. After an hour and fifteen minutes had passed we were told that there were STILL twenty parties ahead of us. As someone who has BEEN a hostess in a high-traffic restaurant, there is no excuse for this, as an actual hostess should not be THAT inaccurate about waiting time. Not only that, but as a future reference to the manager and the hostesses, you should be courteous/smart enough to give customers an update about their waiting time. People are hungry and a little honesty/common sense would have been much appreciated, as we might have even stayed if we had been aware of the ridiculous wait ahead of us. The error was disappointing, but the hostesses inability to recognize her mistake, along with her rudeness was absolutely unacceptable. I'm sad because my family members and I were extremely hungry and excited for Cinnamon's, and the terrible service has forever destroyed our desire to eat here again. Hopefully this mistake can be amended and MAYBE we will consider bringing our business here again.

    (1)

  • Michelle L.

    Came in around 7:30 for breakfast on a Tuesday and luckily there was no line. The guava chiffon pancakes were a treat. I totally ate dessert for breakfast, but where else are you going to see something like this on the menu? Bf had the crab cake benedict which he enjoyed. Honestly I wasn't paying attention to the prices until the bill came and it was way higher than I expected. Turns out my side of 6 thin strips of bacon was $6.50 which seemed steep. Service was fine and I would come back again.

    (4)

  • Alison F.

    I almost thought I should give up on finding a good breakfast place in Hawaii until Cinnamons! I seriously do not like pancakes except when they are carrot cake pancakes or pumpkin pancakes. Oh they were sooooo good. We asked for a side of their macadamian nut butter and spread that stuff all over everything. Mouth blown! Oh and the omelette was so moist (get it with avocado and local style). A number of people in my group ordered the frittata and thought they were great, although they didn't look to healthy. They are huge! So far the is the best breakfast place I've been to!

    (4)

  • Jennifer L.

    Came here after seeing a two hour wait at boots and kimo for Mac nut pancakes... The wait here was better at only 30 min for brunch time. This place is strangely like half in a restaurant and half in an open air lobby of a strip mall kinda thing. They had free coffee with real milk and sugar out front which was a huge plus because I didn't want to wait 30 more min to have my coffee and I saved money! They also were running a special on any of their Benedict's ... 1$ off. We got two diff bennies and I order of the eggs/short ribs and a small order of gave chiffon pancakes. The portion on the char broiled short ribs was huge and very tasty. The mahi mahi Benedict was really good but next time I'd order with the spinach and tomato because it's really plain on it's own. Now one crummy thing we noticed on our Benedict's was that our eggs were like over cooked a lot. No runniness of yolk at all, almost hard boiled on the inside. I'm pretty sure they are supposed to be poached with runny yolks... Was this why they were 1$ off??. I just scooped my hard yolk out and didn't even eat it...even though that's normally my fav part. We didn't feel like complaining but just made us a little mad. The guava chiffon pancakes were really soft and light. The sauce looked goopy but was actually also pretty light. We also had to correct the waitress as she forgot to take the 1$ for our eggs Benedict's as the special board said which we are glad we caught. Overall a great breakfast joint with some creative and local menu items.

    (4)

  • Ronnette B.

    Finally came to Kailua to have breakfast at the famos Cinnamon's that everyone had told me about. This was my first time eating here. I had the chicken cutlet Loco Moco...OMG!! It was delicious!! I had breakfast with my brother Sean and mom Angie (they have gone a lot of times before me). My brother insisted that I have the red velvet pancakes and OMG!! It was delicious too!! Left with a full belly and intentions to come again.

    (5)

  • Stacie T.

    Long wait, plus they told us 60-90 minutes and that we could come back in an hour, then they called us 45 minutes later and we missed it. Not really a big deal since we were expecting to wait. And my mom told me you can make reservations for parties of 8 or more... so grab a bunch of friends and go (but make sure that's true first lol). Guava Chiffon Pancakes. Well worth the wait.

    (4)

  • Colin T.

    Think I'm done with this place. Decided to surprise some friends with red velvet and guava chiffon pancakes. Drove out from Hawaii Kai early one tuesday morning, but was disappointed. I was the only customer there at 7am. No one else around, but they wouldn't let me take-out. Didn't give me a reason. Just said they weren't doing take-out. Waste of my time. *checked the website the night before and it says no take-out saturday or sunday.

    (1)

  • Karen D.

    Cinnamon's, you and I got off to a bad start with mediocre food and service. I made the mistake of sitting on your lanai, where I did battle with the pigeons and swatted flies away from my food. Not a good first impression. Fortunately, you have since redeemed yourself ever since then with 'ono food, good service, and constantly changing specials that keep me coming back for more. I guess a lot of people agree with me, because there's always a long wait to see you. I notice that your outdoor seating is big enough for really large groups, which is just as well since it gets really noisy out there anyway. I vastly prefer your indoor seating which, while not exactly quiet, is merely a dull roar as opposed to a raucous din and has the benefit of cool (not freezing) a/c. Your "Start of a Nice Day" breakfast is a favorite of mine, offering a hearty breakfast at a reasonable price. I especially like that I can customize every component, including ordering your delicious sweet bread French toast or red velvet pancakes if that's what I'm feelin' that day. Considering how busy you are, you manage to get the food out really quickly and keep my glass full, so you get bonus points for that. For those who haven't met you, they should know that you're located in the heart of Kailua Town at "Kailua Square" shops on Uluniu between Oneawa and Maluniu. There's a metered parking lot (best bet) on one side, accessible from Aulike or Malunui Sts, and metered street parking on Uluniu and surrounding side streets (usually full). You're open daily 7:00a-2:00p. You don't take reservations, so unless folks don't mind waiting, it's best to visit you during the week or early on the weekend. Yelp 365 Challenge #024/365

    (4)

  • What's in a nam e.

    Delish! Just get the red velvet pancakes and guava pancakes (or 1 of each). And I don't even like pancakes usually :) I was staying nearby while on vacation and went here multiple times. Oh, if you don't like birds trying to get to your food while you are relaxing, don't sit on the outdoor patio. They were kind enough to move me to an indoor table immediately. Just removing 1 star since the size and texture of the red velvet pancakes seems inconsistent. But delicious nonetheless!

    (4)

  • Catherine E.

    Food was amazing but the place needs a good cleaning. The chair my friend was sitting had some kind of bug or something because she was getting bit. She switched chairs but when we left she had about 12 bug bites on the back of her legs and they were huge bites. I will eventually return with my family if the place gets cleaned up a bit... Customer service and food were awesome though!!

    (3)

  • Steve L.

    I know this place is a local favorite. I found it to be good but not great. My omelette was solid, filling was good. Nothing exceptional. My son had one of the skillets and we felt the home fries were too big and too much. My other son had the red velvet pancakes and they were exceptional. Thick, moist, with sauce between each pancake. However, service was odd. We got there right at open. Our food, however, came out at different times, something I just find unforgiving. The red velvet cakes, a specialty of this place, didn't come out until the rest of us were almost done. Probably should have complained, but we were on vacation and will probably not be back anyway. Overall a nice local place.

    (3)

  • Phil C.

    Whenever I have guests that visit from out of town, I take them for breakfast to Cinnamon's, a staple and must-eat place here on island. Why do I take them there? Because Cinnamon's serves seriously good food. If you heed the following rules, you'll have a good experience: 1. Ordering anything on the menu highlighted in pink = No disappointment 2. Order pancakes (if they're not already included) and upgrade them to either red velvet (if you love dessert) or the guava chiffon (if you love dessert). 3. Arrive by 7:30 am to ensure that you aren't waiting for a very long time. Breakfast at Cinnamon's is definitely worth getting up early for. 4. Just as you shouldn't "judge a book by it's cover", don't judge the restaurant by it's location. The "hole in the wallness" adds to its character... 5. If you fail to heed rule 3, be prepared to wait. Cinnamon's is one of the few places that I don't mind waiting for. Just play a few levels of Candy Crush Saga to pass the time...I'm at level 410, baby! 6. Avoid the weekends, if possible. 7. Don't place any expectations on Cinnamon's. If you do, you probably won't be too disappointed either way. 8. When you get your food, lose yourself in the experience. 9. If you don't like sweet pancakes, don't eat breakfast here. 10. For the sake of having an even ten rules, make sure to wear clean underwear all the time. I'm just saying... Here's the lowdown: Order pink, order pancakes, get there early, don't judge, be patient, skip the weekends, temper expectations, lose yourself (like Eminem), if you don't like sweet, then start walking them feet, and wear clean drawers... BTW, this place is better than Boots & Kimo's...IMO

    (4)

  • Ken G.

    I can't believe that all the times I've been to Oahu, I never went to this spot until now...it's great! While we did order a couple of omelets, which were alright, the real stars of the show were the specialty pancakes: Guava Chiffon Pancakes - wow, fluffy buttermilk pancakes with generous amounts of sweet and strong guava flavored syrup...these were soooo good! Red Velvet Pancakes - Red Velvet pancakes with a nice drizzle of white chocolate syrup, this was also a unique and very tasty plate. While there was more cocoa in the pancakes than I'd typically like in a Red Velvet cake, it worked really well for these pancakes. These pancakes deserve all the hype they get!

    (5)

  • May Jane T.

    Very hungry after our morning hike at Pillboxes. Of course if you're venturing to Kailua, you gotta make sure to stop by Cinnamon's. We was told the wait time to be seated was 25 minutes but was sat earlier than expected so we were very happy about this. Our waitress was alright, didn't really smile until towards the end of our meal but she did take our order in a timely manner and checked on us a few times to refill our waters and to asked us if we were okay. I got the chix cutlet breakfast (reminded me of elementary school lunch) and my boyfriend got the famous Kalua pig Benedict with added spinach and tomatoe. I regret my choice of meal because let's be honest, it tasted like something I could've gotten for much more cheaper in the frozen meals aisle in the supermarket. But I did get to pick at my boyfriend's plate and the Benedicts were delicious! We also ordered the guava pancakes (2 pieces) with the syrup on the side and ughhhhh it was so good! The pancakes were buttery and fluffy. The melt in your mouth kind. They did make up for the chix cutlet. Overall great experience!

    (4)

  • Lon H.

    Came here for breakfast last week on our way to Kailua Beach, sine I'd heard good things about it. I took the advice of other Yelpers and made sure I had enough change for the meters. Waited maybe 10 minutes and looked around eagerly to see what everyone else was enjoying. We started-off with what else, but a Cinnamon Roll. It was oooeey gooeey and fluffy. Not too sweet, but just sweet enough. Plus, it was sitting in its sauce which made it even more yummy. The Guava Chiffon pancakes are as good as advertised. Light and fluffy and covered in Guava sauce. The Red Velvet pancakes were also good and were sweet enough. The Kalua Pig Eggs Benedict were delicious, as was the Special Omelet my son devoured. Overall, a very good meal. I love sweets, so this was like heaven for me. Service was excellent and we all left quite full. Then, it was onto Kailua Beach to pass-out from our food coma.

    (5)

  • Becky B.

    I love this place! It's extremely crowded on weekends and during high tourist season so try to go during the week after 10 AM and you shouldn't have to wait that long. I love Eggs Benedict and the waitress suggested I try the kalua pork Eggs Benedict and it was amazing!!!!! Definitely ruined me for the regular kind with Canadian bacon. I also had the banana pancakes which is made with real bananas, no fake flavoring here! I tried the red velvet pancakes and they were good too just very sweet for me for breakfast.

    (5)

  • Angela R.

    I want too impressed with the guava chiffon pancakes .. They were tough. Our omelette came out fast but it was cold.Maybe because it was Saturday and they were über pack and precooked stuff. But the one thing they did right was the crab cakes. I would go back just for them!!!

    (3)

  • Mey S.

    My friend brought me here and mentioned I had to try their pancakes. I ordered the guava and red velvet pancakes with side of ham and eggs. Omg!!! The pancakes are gigantic!! The guava pancake has this pink syrup sauce poured over the pancake and was so out of this world good!! The red velvet was good as well but hands down I absolutely loved the guava pancake. Writing this review makes me want to drive out to Cinnamons and have a plate full of guava pancakes stuffed in my mouth!!! Definitely a must try for everyone!!! You won't be disappointed!!

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    Absolutely obsessed with this place. Delicious pancakes! The red velvet ones are pretty much cake and I can eat that for breakfast everyday ;)

    (5)

  • Pita M.

    AhhhhMazzzInnnng!!! By far the best breakfast destination on the island! We had the skillet, veggie & crab cake Eggs Benedict, one red velvet & one guava pancake... & I we wished we could've sampled more!! The hollandaise sauce was creamy, but not heavy & very satisfying! You CAN NOT come here without having the guava pancakes! The guava syrup was like an orgasm for your mouth! Oh, & I can't go without mentioning the wonderful service from our server Georgia! She was super welcoming & had great suggestions off the menu.

    (5)

  • Jenny P.

    My very fist visit to Cinnamon's was spontaneous. Originally, my boyfriend and I were going to eat at Boot's and Kimo's for breakfast since we have driven out to take care of some things. We didn't even stick around after getting atrocious service, so I googled "breakfast places in Kailua" and sure enough, this place popped up. After finding a parking space and making our way up the stairs, I could already tell this place was promising...there was just a matter of encountering an employee and inquiring a wait time-and after our last visit, I honestly couldn't take another disappointment. The woman that greeted us at the podium was friendly and said it would be 15 minutes for available seating, and handed us a beeper. When my boyfriend asked for a menu, the hostess kindly gave him one.....already better than Boots and Kimo's, she didn't yell at us.. We were seated immediately after the 15 minutes had passed. It was very busy, but that didn't hinder the service we received. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the food was amazing. I ordered the meat and eggs with pancakes. The Cajun sausage was very good, it was flavorful. I love my scrambled eggs, so I'm glad that Cinnamon's cooked their's perfectly. And of course, I had to have some buttermilk pancakes-they were delicious. My only comment is that I would think a place like Cinnamon's would have a wider variety of pancakes to choose from, instead of the few they have featured on the menu. They do a lot of pancake specials on holidays and what not, though. It's okay, I'm not super big on pancakes anyways.

    (5)

  • Laura R.

    Our first trip there was awful. Our waitress was just terrible. The guava chiffon pancakes are disgusting. With that said, the red velvet pancakes are INCREDIBLE! The home fries are delicious. My second time there was love from start to finish. Our waitress was on point. Refills without asking. Suggestions without us even asking. Answered all our questions without no signs of being irritated. So friendly and happy which made us feel happy. I got the skillet with sausage, bell pepper and mushrooms. Waitress said I had I get the hallondaise sauce and she was right. So delicious. My friends got the frittata and crab cake Benedict and they LOVED their food. I got a lot of awesome points yesterday for taking them there. Oh and I think our fantastic waitress was Suzie?! Love her! Fyi, no reservations. Also, weekends are impossible so unless you are willing to wait 2 hours, forget it! But there are little shops around so you could check those out while you wait?

    (4)

  • C B.

    My second attempt at trying to eat here. Just me.....not going to wait any longer. When I asked how long the wait was, the hostess said there was one person ahead of me. That was 25 mins ago....since then, I have seen a lot of people being seated.

    (1)

  • Mac J.

    Customer wait time is about 30 minutes. Service is continuously busy. Some waitresses have more courtesy a than others. Mid you parked in the adjacent parking lot, I recommend you put the maximum time allowed. You'll enjoy your meal. Their food is delicious and you can't go wrong with their daily specials. Be nice and polite to your waitress and you'll receive better service. If you're in Kailua for breakfast and have time, give this place a try.

    (4)

  • Jerrica N.

    Tip: make sure you bring coins because they only have metered parking. It's a little hard to find this place and they have a cute little seating area outside. Luckily when we went it wasn't busy at all and we were seated in the gazebo. I ordered the half order of eggs Benedict that came with potatoes and of course their cinnamon bun. The Benedict was good, the potatoes had good flavor (better option than just plain hash browns) and the cinnamon bun was fresh and tasty!!! They didn't over glob it with icing and the nuts added that extra layer of texture that it needed. The cute little old lady who was out waitress was very at tentative and made sure out glasses were always full. I'm a little bummed that I didn't order the red velvet pancakes or the guava chiffon but I will the next time I come. Oh and of course their famous butter!

    (4)

  • Chelsie P.

    First time here with my boyfriend. I fell in love with the red velvet pancake ala mode. The loco mock wasn't the best ever but it sure was top 5 on my list. Customer service was really friendly. Thank you fellow yelper reviews and pictures for helping us choose what to eat I don't have anything to complain about except for the fact that they close at 2. There are so many restaurants that close at 2 now days and its usually the good ones!

    (4)

  • Gabriel G.

    Great breakfast joint on Oahu! I had the Kailua eggs Benedict... So good! Lines can be long. Get there early.

    (4)

  • Cherisse E.

    It had been a while since I had last been here, so we decided it was time for another visit. And boy am I glad! This time I decided to try the Guava pancakes everyone is always raving about and OH EM GEEEE... I meant to take a photo, but they were all gone before I could open the camera on my phone... yes, they were THAT good. I think I ate them in two bites. And I have a small mouth, so that takes talent. Basically what I am trying to say is that you MUST try the Guava Chiffon Pancakes. Even if you hate guavas.... or pancakes. You'll love these pancakes.

    (5)

  • Paul Kaulana L.

    This has been a go to place to eat breakfast ever since I was little and enjoy coming here still. They have expanded there services to the outside shopping area which makes it a little more crowded but the pancakes still taste the same. Sucky thing is I dropped my Starbucks coffee card I had in my pocket outside by the bench. Hope some gets a expresso with it. The wait was about 20min. Ordered the velvet pancakes and farmers omelette and a loco Moco with onions and mushrooms. The pancake was really good, no syrup is necessary becuz it's really sweet goodness. The loco Moco mushrooms were not as hot as if prefer but was still good. Keep in mind this place closes at 2pm so come early to get your grind on. Enjoy the pics.

    (4)

  • John T.

    Been wanting to try this place since I got here. I heard and read nothing but good reviews about so I had to check it out for myself. When I got there the hostess seated us within 5 mins which was good because I was starving. I looked at the menu and it wasn't crazy items on there. My friend told me to try the crab cake benedict and the guava chiffon pancakes. So that's what I ordered and my wife and daughter had the red velvet pancakes. Food: the crab cake benedict were amazing! Everything just blended in so well with the hollandaise and the poached egg yolk.. it was like the best thing I tasted so far in oahu and I've been here for 5 days already. I was debating if I wanted to order another togo but I didn't because the hollandaise will spoil in my car. The guava chiffon pancake was also good. The guava sauce was pretty good. I'm not a big fan of pancakes but If it was on a waffle it would of been off the hook. My wife and daughter loved the red velvet pancakes that they did order another stack togo.. my 5 year old daughter kept saying "OMG I can't believe it is that good" haha. The food that we ordered I would.give it a 5 star. Now why I gave them 4 star was because it took them 30 mins to bring out our order. I know it can't take that long to make the pancakes?? Funny thing is when we ordered the togo pancakes that came out in 5 mins..so I had to take a star away. But overall I would go back and do recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Julie B.

    Dear Cinnamon's: it's not me, it's you. I used to have a huge crush on you but those days are over. You've added too many tables for your teeny tiny kitchen and your service and your food now stinks. Yes, you have 100 more servers, but they are milling about trying to look busy as they continually freshen up drinks while they wait for the food to hurry up and get to the table. We arrived at 7:15, ordered by 7:20 and our food arrived nearly an hour later. AND, when it did arrive? Pathetic shriveled portion of french toast that looked nothing like your photos (I'd only previously ordered pancakes and eggs). Congealed sauce on cold benedict. Dry, cracked pancakes with little to no sauce that may have been microwaved to warm them back up. SOUR tomato juice. Sour. Ick. You ruined my day, Cinnamon's, but worst of all, you ruined the memories I had of a number of good meals when your restaurant seating area was still appropriately sized. A place I enjoyed coming to again and again, and a place I enjoyed bringing others to as well. The last two times were a total downer, so I'm over you and won't be returning. I hope you figure something out and expand your kitchen to accommodate all of the people NOT getting any food at your restaurant. You could have turned our table 45 minutes earlier. If what your after is a larger payday, think how much more you could have made if the food actually came out in a timely fashion AND your customers actually enjoyed it. Boo to you.

    (1)

  • Karen M.

    My family of 5 (including 3 teens) just hiked The Pillboxes and as usual, they were "starving"! That meant a good hearty breakfast and Yelp led us to Cinnamons. All I can say is my son actually said it was the best breakfast he ever ate and is still talking about his skillet 2 days later!Amazing food and friendly service;don't be put off by the quirky strip mall location. DO NOT MISS the cinnamon buns with Macadamia nuts!!

    (5)

  • Desiree S.

    Service: very friendly and they made me feel just at home! Got sat down quickly and everything was pretty fast Food: I got the red velvet pancakes and it was very delicious. It wasn't too sweet and I also got a side of toast with it. My boyfriend got eggs, sausages, and rice with toasts. He said he loved his meal too and ate my pancakes too. The pancakes were also fluffy and light. Price: I guess depending what you get but to me it was reasonable and worth it for the food we got. Overall, we went there after a hike and it was very good. We went early in the morning a little after they opened so it wasn't too busy. Very nice start to our day especially after a hike! Definitely recommend this place :)

    (5)

  • Joelene M.

    I love this place! Food is awesome, the service is swell. It's always busy, very popular spot here so be prepared for some sort of wait. But it's well worth it!!! Try the red velvet pancakes!! Not an item on the menu I wouldn't have, highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Jenny X.

    Bomb loco moco!! Completely changed my view about hawaii food. came with bf and we really loved everything. Even my ginger tea had mint leaves and fresh honey on the side, instead of the generic mix in which you can't adjust the sweetness or flavor.

    (4)

  • Blair W.

    A must go if you are ever in Hawaii, we have specifically made it a point to go the past two times we have been; and it gets better every time! If you love breakfast food, you'll be in love with this place. Only con: they are super busy all the time it seems, and we have waited upwards of 2 hours before we could get a table for five people. Still worth it!

    (5)

  • G R.

    Always a delight to eat at this restaurant. The only zzzz was the wait. Go upstairs and checkout the chocolate factory while you wait. Free samples. Or check out the antique store on the first floor. Crab cake benedicts is what I enjoy. Taste it. Yum

    (4)

  • Nalani P.

    I love Cinnamons. Long wait, almost an hour, but great food! I love their Kalua pork eggs benedict and guava chiffon pancakes!!!

    (4)

  • Gino L.

    Do you ever get so full that you just want someone to just physically roll you back to your vehicle? That's how I felt after eating here. Now, don't get me wrong! The food is delicious. We had the Macadamia Cinnamon Roll, Guava Chiffon Pancakes, Red Velvet, and two different Benedict's (Mahi Mahi and Crab Cake). All of them were very good and very filling. The Guava Pancakes were fluffy and the Crab Cake (though it had fillers like imitation crab and baby shrimps) was nice. My only gripe was that literally everything was swimming in sauce. No one in my party realized that the sauces they put on were going to be as heavy as they were and by the time we finished, we all felt a little heavy ourselves. Take my advice and ask for the sauces and syrups on the side. It'll save you the trouble of overindulging yourselves and help you control the flavors to your liking. Service was not bad either. We arrived at 7:45 and were out of there in no time. But by the time 8:30 rolls around, you're going to run into some very hungry tourists waiting to try this place. Do yourselves a favor and try it once. It's definitely an experience, but it's nothing to rave about afterwards.

    (3)

  • Chloe O.

    Always a good time when we are there, food and price is great. Wait can be a little long but its worth it.

    (5)

  • Cat F.

    Super yummy guava pancakes. Sometimes the wait is kinda long though so get there early!

    (5)

  • K W.

    We called 10 minutes prior to arriving asking if it was busy or if there was a wait. They said it wasn't busy at all. We got there and there was about 20 people waiting with a 46 minute wait. That's how you lose customers- by lying about the wait time just to get people to come in. I have two young children and would rather not be dragging them around.

    (1)

  • Cassie B.

    F O O D: The food here is pretty good, if not great! People all over Oahu (and the world!) come to Cinnamon's for brunch, and after going there a few times, I can see why. The portions are HUGE and the pancakes are unique and delicious. I come here for the pancakes primarily; they have all different kinds! The pancakes are larger than my head (consistently) and are fluffy and delicious. I always feel stuffed beyond belief after a brunch here, but it's a worthy splurge meal. I also enjoy the omelettes at Cinnamon's but not as much as the pancakes. I have yet to get the eggs benedict, but I have had a taste of my friend's and I liked it! - Recommendations: Guava Chiffon Pancakes and the Hawaiian Omelette. The Guava Chiffon Pancakes are delicious. They are HUGE and tasty and not too sweet. I prefer these over the Red Velvet! The syrup is so pretty (and pink)! The Hawaiian Omelette has lau lau ingredients, diced tomatoes, green onions, and kalua pork inside!!!! OMG so good. I love this omelette, esp with the addition of tabasco and shoyu. But that's just me.

    (4)

  • Lillie M.

    Cinnamon's is the perfect place to grab breakfast after the beach or a hike or even when you're having a girls day. The pancakes will never let you down and the cinnamon buns are delicious - especially the macadamia nut one! I usually get he primerib with hash browns and eggs and it is always delicious!!! The servers are really friendly and they also have a free coffee tucked away in the back when you're waiting to be seated. I love this place!

    (5)

  • Christine L.

    I don't really know what the hype is about here. Mom and I had breakfast here this past week and it was meh. My eggs benedict were sub par. Under cooked egg, a sliver of ham, and about a tablespoon of hollandaise on top with overcooked crunchy hash browns. Seats were sticky, it was humid and hot inside. For the price and hype I just expected more. Ill be sticking to Moke's and Kimo's I think.

    (2)

  • Darren N.

    This review comes a bit late and I opted for more standard breakfast fare rather than some of the dishes they are more known for but the food and service were great. The biggest thing I can say about this place is that it is very popular and crowded so don't go starving. Plan ahead and go a bit early. Parking is also tough but you could get lucky with the nearby street parking.

    (4)

  • Joe L.

    Ok but usually a long wait.

    (3)

  • Shannon H.

    I prefer this place to Boots and Kimos when I am in the Kailua area. Better pancakes and a more varied selection of quality grub. My favorite thing is the crab cakes benedict. Usually I am not a fan of benedict and crab cakes are hit or miss for me but cinnamons always seems to get it right. At least, they were yummy both times I had the crab cakes. Also noteworthy are the red velvet pancakes. I've mentioned in previous reviews that I'm sort of over the red velvet thing so I don't actually order this all the time. I prefer the guava chiffon pancakes if I'm going the sugary carb route. They are ahhh-mazing! Both pancakes are good though and I'd recommend ordering at least one for the table if you haven't tried it. The cinnamon-macadamia nut roll is probably the only thing that didn't live up to my obscenely high standards for a brunch place. They were good but after trying them once, probably won't need to order it again. Other than that, go with one of the menu items highlighted -- they won't steer you wrong!

    (4)

  • Amy F.

    So yummy and the service was awesome. I had a skillet with bacon, zucchini and spinach and my hubby had a Farmers omelet. They both were very good!! The location is super cute and they have lots of choices on the menu. Our waitress recommended Red Velvet pancakes and also the eggs benedict there. I highly advice if you are in this part of Ohau. ..you need to go there! Thanks Cinnamon for making our first Oahu breakfast so yummy!!

    (5)

  • Lorena S.

    Went for breakfast on a saturday morning, after the Lanikai Pillbox hike. Unfortunately didnt try the red velvet everyone raves about, but i got a prime rib and eggs dish that was good. Nothing spectacular, but beats the chain restaurants for sure! Will have to come back and try the famous red velvet pancakes.

    (4)

  • Bridget G.

    Pretty much in love with this place. It's a cozy looking restaurant in Kailua, very clean and nice atmosphere! There is usually a wait, first time was 15 min and second we got lucky and were seated right away. Get the crab cake Benedict!!! Best food I've ever had, along with the red velvet pancakes you are good to go!! Pretty good prices to, worth the drive from Wahiawa.

    (5)

  • Dan N.

    The key to eating here is to get here before 8:30 am or you will wait for an hour to get a table. Decor is simple and service can be inconsistent but the food is always good. My wife looovves the red velvet pancakes and I like the guava chiffon. Today I'm having crabcakes eggs benedict. Good grub!

    (4)

  • Homer S.

    Cinnamons is a great bfast for spot for both tourist and locals! And, IMO, much better than boots and kimos.. We ordered family style and had what my fellow yelpers deemed as their top favs: Crab Benedict Kalua pork Benedict Loco mocos Guava chiffon pancakes All were outstanding! Definitely a fan and will be back!

    (4)

  • Amy B.

    Took my boyfriend here for breakfast because I remembered it being delicious back when I was visiting a few years ago. The best thing about the breakfast was the guava chiffon pancakes and I would go back to eat them again. They were 'I want to lick my plate when I'm done' good. This dish is pulling the weight of the rest of the meal and giving Cinnamon's their three stars. We ordered the macadamia nut cinnamon roll and it was alright It wasn't overly sweet which I appreciated, but it lacked the cinnamon flavor. It did seem homemade though. I ordered the frittata omelet and I guess I didn't read the description carefully because I wasn't exactly expecting what I got! It could have been good, but it was FULLl of artichokes and I like artichokes, but it was a little too much for me. My boyfriend ordered the decisions omelet with link sausage, tomatoes, and cheese. They basically rolled egg around entire links and big slices of tomato. Just kind of strange in my opinion. It wasn't all mixed up and ooey and gooey with the cheese like an omelet should be. He also ordered the corn and blueberry pancakes which turned out to be a little dry. We shared an order of the hash browns which were a disappointment. It was this hard little square that we practically needed to take a knife to in order to try it. Needless to say, there were leftover hash browns, and that hardly ever happens in my presence! FYI- A friend of mine told me I ordered the wrong thing and to try the Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict next time I go. So I'll do that-- I'll give them another chance (mostly I want those pancakes).

    (3)

  • Po'u L.

    This is a great breakfast place... the Guava pancakes goooood... ordered the omelette with chicken, mushrooms, spinach and it was one of the best omelettes I've had. The owner was nice, genuine... the staff really reflects her leadership as well. GREAT FOOD, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!

    (5)

  • Miya T.

    I've been to Kailua more times in this short week back than when I lived here! Can't believe I never drove over to this side more often! So many Ono grindz! After a fantastic hike up pillbox, we headed over to cinnamon's, because my cousin couldn't believe that I had come here last week but didn't hit this place up. Guava chiffon pancakes she squealed! Ugh!! I'm not a huge pancake fan. But I was impressed by the lilikoi pancakes at moke's, so what the hell. Ordered the fiesta omelette with a side of guava chiffon pancakes. One word, BOMB! Omelette was, "meh" (hence the 4 stars), but the pancakes were amaze-balls. The pancakes themselves were light and fluffy and the sauce was just the right amount of sweet.

    (4)

  • Craig R.

    I ordered the salmon and traditional eggs benedict. The salmon wasn't good due to it being drowned in sauce. The traditional was perfect. The red velvet pancakes were a little dry this go ahead. Costs extra for more white chocolate sauce. My wife got the skillet scramble and didn't like it. My parents ordered a chicken omelette and eggs benedict. The omelette was excellent and the chicken was tasty. Hash browns are not good; pick home fries. It can get quite hot in the outside plaza and you need to park in the plaza or street.

    (4)

  • Nikki S.

    Amazing food and amazing service! I don't normally get eggs Benedict but I'm now a fan! The guava pancakes looked sweet but was perfectly smothered in sauce and was not as sweet as I expected

    (5)

  • Keisha B.

    Oh Cinnamon's :) What a great place to have brunch with some friends. This past weekend we were able to secure a reservation (has to be more than 8 people) at Cinnamon's in Kailua. I was very surprised that they even take reservations. Usually you show up and have to wait at least 30 minutes for a table. Anyway, our server was great. She was very kind and courteous but service was slow; however, the food came out great with no complaints. As a vegetarian, I got the veggie egg benedict and it was amazing! The serving size was great for a full order ($12.95) and got a order of home fries. I will omit that the hash browns looked better. I also tried the red velvet pancakes. Wow! This is a great place to eat with friends especially if you have more than 8 - call for a reservation!

    (4)

  • Ken R.

    Yeah the place maybe good but very disappointed when it closed on mothers day. Who closed placed like this on such day.

    (1)

  • Donna J.

    YES YES YES, Steisha was an amazing hostess, she gave us a tour of the Cinnamons experience and delicacies...we ordered red velvet pancakes, carrot cake pancakes, and guava chiffon pancakes, prime rib, and crab cakes....speechless, we were beyond satisfied Awesome, highly recommend

    (5)

  • C J.

    Nice little brunch stop. It's got that IHOP feel, no views, simple tables and chairs, hustling service. But there food is great with a Hawaiian feel. Ordered the crab cake and Hawaiian pork eggs benedic. Crab cake was good but loved the pork, perfect salt taste to go with the eggs. We also ordered the guava pancakes. It's plain pancakes with a guava flavored syrup, very sweet like a desert and my 3 year old loved it. Get place for local breakfast. 30 min drive from Hilton Village.

    (4)

  • Kelli S.

    Cinnamon's Restaurant can be considered one of Kailua's hidden gems. The first time I ventured there--it's in a small plaza really close to one of my friend's homes--I didn't even notice the restaurant's sign from the street. (Note: On your first visit, it's a great idea to go with a Cinnamon's regular or someone who knows the Kailua area well.) But Cinnamon's left such a lasting impression that, after that one visit, I knew I would be back. And I have returned ... numerous times. Cinnamon's embodies that mom-and-pop breakfast shop with a good atmosphere, friendly neighborhood vibes, and home-cooked comfort food the whole 'ohana can enjoy. The restaurant's décor immediately makes you feel right at home -- there's white Christmas lights hanging from the ceiling (all year round) and there's a dining patio in the center of the restaurant for smaller parties (I've requested to sit there before; it's a fun experience). The staff members are also usually very friendly and, if it's your first time, they're often very helpful with recommendations. There's something on the Cinnamon's menu for everyone ... and though the restaurant is well known for its breakfast cuisine, there's a lunch menu available if breakfast isn't your thing. Here are some of my favorites from Cinnamon's: "Red Velvet Pancakes:" If you're a pancake lover like me, you absolutely must try this eatery's "Red Velvet Pancakes," complete with a white chocolate drizzle. I usually go for the short stack (two pancakes), so that I can sample some other dishes (this is also a great option if you're ordering "family style"). These pancakes are moist, soft and billowy; they seriously melt in your mouth. The white chocolate drizzle is decadent and definitely contributes to the pancakes' moistness, and at Cinnamon's, they don't skimp on the topping! The pancake-to-drizzle ratio is absolutely perfect. The pancakes seem to have shrunken a bit in size over the past years (unless I've just gotten acquired to them and I'm no longer super full after indulging in a stack of two), but they're my go-to from this restaurant. Since these pancakes are on the sweeter side, I would recommend ordering a side of hash browns as a small, salty accompaniment to balance out the flavors. "Loco Moco": The homemade hamburger patty on this "Loco Moco" was absolutely phenomenal; it was tender, juicy and ultra flavorful. I opted for white rice and an egg over-easy; my entree was complete with some of the eatery's rich, brown gravy on top and the rest of it in a dish on the side (I'm not particularly fond of gravy, but "Loco Moco" is an exception. Still, I don't like my food swimming in gravy, so I always order my gravy on the side). The Cinnamon's brown gravy is very ono, I must say. It's one of the few types of gravy I'll actually savor and relish every bite of. "Farmers Omelette": This omelette features many savory flavors and ultra comfort food in one dish. If you're super hungry, this "Farmers Omelette" is the way to go. This omelette (as do all on the menu) comprises three fluffy eggs served with the diner's choice of rice (brown or white) and choice of home fries, buttermilk pancakes, hash browns or a biscuit. This particular omelette features potatoes, bacon, onions (green and white), tomatoes, Cheddar cheese and ham stuffed inside. I ordered mine without the onions and tomatoes and opted for the hash browns (I was initially torn between the hash browns and biscuit, but the crispy, savory hash browns won in the end). I wasn't disappointed with my savory omelette--I especially liked having potato chunks and cheese in every bite--but I would recommend pairing this omelette with something sweet to balance out the flavors. I enjoyed my hash browns immensely, but if I didn't have a bite of my friend's pancakes, I think I would have been a bit salted out! There are many dishes I have yet to try at Cinnamon's, but once you find your favorite--or favorites--it's hard to veer away from them! I guess that just means multiple trips to this quaint, homey eatery. Note: If you're visiting Cinnamon's on a weekend, I would recommend going early. Because the restaurant is on the smaller side, it tends to fill up quickly, and the wait on Saturdays can be at least an hour long! There is also no take-out option on the weekends, so be sure to plan accordingly (aka put breakfast at Cinnamon's at the top of your to-do list for the day!).

    (5)

  • Kaneohe B.

    Breakfast is the best on the island! Eggs benedict is second to none. The guava chiffon pancakes are the perfect pairing to any breakfast item on the menu.

    (5)

  • Nani L.

    No parking. Usually have to park far from the restaurant. Long wait (over an hour) unless you don't work and can go during the week. Cinammon's is too busy. Slow service. Always have to ask for refill. But...Cinnamon's has my favorite pancakes: Red Velvet

    (4)

  • Jane A.

    BEST WAY TO START THE DAY (5 stars and a meteor shower) F* your boring breakfast of bacon, eggs, chicken and waffles. - FOOD, tasty - PRICES, decent - SERVICE, excellent - AMBIANCE, inside or outside HEFER STATUS KALUA PORK EGGS BENEDICT - it was tasty kalua in substitute of ham. My taste buds were in its on zone when I tried it. CORN BEEF HASH - different then the hashes I had. It was mushy but the outer hash layer was crunchy. PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE - one of the best Portuguese I've tried. Fat piece. Nicely grilled do you get that BBQ hint. GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKES - heaven! Not overly sweet nor tart. Just the right taste. They have red velvet but red velvets becoming such a common flavor. Go for the guava chiffon!!!!! Willi be back? Yes. Love this side of the island and love this spot. JABA APPROVED. Until the next review.

    (5)

  • Christine L.

    Better than Boots and Kimos! Love the pancakes and crab eggs benedict. Great food and friendly servers.

    (5)

  • Robert P.

    Been here a few times and I just got for another visit. It's 12:45 and they close at 2 normally, but they are randomly closed right now. Oh, and this was after I already parked and put money into the meter. Thanks cinnamons.

    (3)

  • Jacyn F.

    This is the WORST customer service i've ever experience. We were waiting for an hour and the guest pager started going off. When we went to the post, she told me she accidentally paged us and that we'd be the next table in a few minutes. While we waited for 15 more minutes, she called two different parties before us. The pager went off again. A different lady at the post told us that she was "just kidding" and that they're waiting for this party to leave but they we're "taking forever to leave." Finally after 10 more minutes of waiting, we got paged again. After being seated, our waiter gave off an unfriendly vibe. When she gave us our drinks she threw the straws onto the table and quickly walked away. She barely spoke to us or came to check up on us. The red velvet pancakes were pretty good, BUT the horrible customer service ruined my whole first experience here and Cinnamon's.

    (1)

  • Chelsea L.

    OH MY GAWSH! THIS PLACE IS AH-MAY-ZING! I've only been here on the weekends. I arrive at 8:30am or earlier, and this place is already jammin! Every single time I order the same thing, farmer's omelet and the guava chiffon pancakes. DELICIOUS. The farmers omelet is so good. It's fully loaded with chopped ham, bits of bacon, melted cheese, onion, tomatoes and potatoes. I appreciate how fluffy and super stuffed this omelet is but with the pancakes, it's so much food!! I have to share the pancakes and even then, sometimes I can only manage to eat half my omelet. I take the rest home for leftovers and even after microwaving it the next day, it still tastes SO GOOD! I know a lot of people enjoy the red velvet pancakes, but I don't care for them too much. Don be hatin! I also have to add that there was one time my cousin ordered a blueberry pancake with bananas (extra charge). One would think that when you cut the pancake into pieces, there would be bananas right?! Out of the entire pancake, there was like two chopped pieces....pretty ridiculous. Definitely not worth the extra charge. I don't think any one of us will order that type of pancake again! The service is alright, nothing to rave or complain about. But overall, with the service and choices I've made, I thoroughly enjoy CINNAMON'S RESTAURANT!

    (5)

  • Jessica C.

    Food is delicious! Ladies working there are the sweetest and provide great customer service, loved how homey the restaurant felt! I'd recommend sitting outside as well!

    (5)

  • Taryn B.

    Wa wa wee wow! This place is the bomb. My sister took my husband and I here on the second day of our visit to Hawaii. She had heard from her friends that it was great, and they were right. Known for their red velvet and guava pancakes, this American style breakfast eatery is delicious. The decor is horrible, but my sister said strangely enough this was not the first place in Hawaii she had eaten that had a gazebo in the middle. Ok, so Hawaii's not really into high design, or any decent design for that matter...as long as the food is amazing, I don't care. Guava Chiffon Pancakes: Delicious. Love the chiffon texture of the pancakes. I'm not a huge guava fan, so a few bites was enough for me. Crabcakes Benedict: Really tasty! I should have went with the half though because no one else helped me eat them! One doesn't sound like enough, but when you are eating everyone else's pancakes too, and you have hash browns on the side, one is enough. Speaking of their hash browns, I don't know what kind of oil they used, but they tasted not very good...Luckily I was full so I didn't care, just a warning. Red Velvet Pancakes: WTF!!!! These are the best thing I have ever had ever. But this should be a dessert!!! It's covered in a white chocolate sauce. The cakes are really like cake texture, so fluffy and light. So good. There's a reason they are famous for this dish!

    (5)

  • Stacey K.

    Decided to see what all the fuss was about. 45 minute wait for our party of 2, but we were able to wander around some shops while we were waiting for our table. Pancakes were good, and overall the service was good. We enjoyed the Cinnamon roll, and the guava pancakes. Good breakfast menu overall. If you don't mind the wait, then it is worth checking out.

    (3)

  • Kendal J.

    Chiffon pancakes are to die for!!!!! Everything else is pretty mediocre. From taste to presentation, I still don't understand all the hype. The restaurant itself would benefit for a complete renovation. Plastic outside seating in a court yard full of people walking around you is just weird. If you do go, avoid weekends all together or be prepared for a 2 hour wait minimum.

    (3)

  • Andrea S.

    LOVED THIS PLACE!! My friends and I came here before doing a hike by Lanakai beach and it was the prefect pick me up breakfast we needed! The pancakes really lived up to all the hype I've heard. I got the guava pancakes and they were awesome. Wish I could have had more room for all the other crazy unique pancake flavors! Also had an order of the crab cakes with two fried eggs...also very good. Would definitely come back if in the area again!

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    Must tries: Red Velvet pancakes Regular pancakes with the coconut syrup Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict This place is awesome.. but always a wait on the weekends. Go on a weekday!

    (5)

  • Charnelle Y.

    Yelp 100 Challenge #8/100 One of two places you must absolutely try if you're in Kailua for breakfast/brunch. Parking can sometimes be difficult during weekend breakfast hours, despite the fact that there's a private lot. All stalls are metered so be sure to bring plenty of quarters because you might find yourself waiting 45 minutes for a table, which often happens. Complimentary coffee is offered to those customers who make the wait and trust me when I say the wait is worth it. If you have a sweet tooth like me and love the idea of eating cake for breakfast, I highly recommend ordering their red velvet pancakes. Dense and topped off with a white cream that can be closely compared to frosting makes this dish irresistable and leaves you satisfied. Aren't panCAKES just PAN cooked CAKES anyways? :P Not a fan of red velvet? Try their lilikoi pancakes or keep an eye out for their specials. This past weekend they offered a pumpkin pancake topped off with whip and sprinkles. How does the sound of that not make your mouth immediately water? If you're wanting something salty versus sweet, Eggs Benedict is the way to go paired with home fries! At times when I'm craving sweet and salty, I order a half portion of eggs benedict omelet, side it with a short stack of red velvet pancakes AND order a side of home fries. I never finish this order but my stomach always overrules logical thinking at Cinnamons. On that note, set your logic side and LITERALLY listen to your gut! HAPPY EATING!

    (5)

  • Kristy N.

    Cinnamon's is one of our all time favorite breakfast places on O'ahu. We come here at least 2 to 3 times a month. The food is great and the service in the restaurant is usually great but today the hostesses were slightly rude. Giving our name for the wait list, she just looked at us with no greeting or acknowledgment that she was ready to take our names. The other hostess rudely suggested to other patrons that the specials were written outside rather than them taking a specials menu. I understand that they probably get that everyday but that's what you should expect when working at any establishment where you must work with people. The servers and busser(s) are always very friendly and the food is great. I normally order the eggs benedict. The eggs benedicts and be mixed and matched so you can try couple of them at a time. I wish that the COUNTRY FRIED STEAK was a permanent item on the menu! I've had it a couple times and I miss it! Please bring it back! :)

    (4)

  • Kris B.

    Had the Crabcake Eggs Benedict with a side of hash browns and a short stack (2) of the Guava Chiffon pancakes. I was not disappointed at all! The servings are a good amount, and the food is really tasty. My eggs Benedict were on the saltier side, but I'm thinking it was probably the crabcake. I would be more than willing to try the other styles they have. My friend had an omelette, and it was huge. Service is friendly and well-organized. If there's enough vacancy, they'll ask if you want to sit outside or inside. Some shortcomings: parking ... if it's busy, I'm not sure where you'd go when there's no street parking. This place definitely gets busy! So go early in the morning or after the breakfast rush. Definitely want to come here again... The only reason this place doesn't have 5 stars for me is because I have yet to try some other popular places. But this is definitely up there for me!

    (4)

  • Kimberly F.

    Was good! Guava pancakes were really good and so was the frittata omelet? Server was actually really pleasant and awesome. Kinda long wait but was good overall.

    (4)

  • Eugene H.

    When breakfast is important to you, this is the place! Ate here 3 times last week! The various pancakes are great, including the amazing Guava Chiffon. ** Ask if there are any special items for the week... this is how I landed the Blueberry Cream Cheese pancakes. It was like having a fine creamy blueberry cheesecake on top of my pancakes! We also love the various egg/meat dishes as well.

    (5)

  • Cindy B.

    Best pancakes ever! Get there early or you'll be waiting FOREVER! But even if you have to wait, it's so worth it!

    (5)

  • TaraMarie P.

    I came on a holiday (Columbus day) and the wait was 40 minutes but honestly, for somewhere that's THAT popular, I think that's normal. Let me tell you--it was packed. People were waiting on the sidewalks, in the parking lot and a few in the complex. I'm willing to bet that more often than not, it's popular for a good reason. I heard the hostess tell some people that their wait would be an hour--the people actually went ahead and waited. I think they knew it was worth the wait. For me it was at least. Greg had the Chinese omelette and I had the Hawaiian omelette. He apparently thought it was the bomb diggity. Mine was also quite awesome though the concept is very simple. Just add egg to laulau and omelettize it. It actually works incredibly well... though I did think it was pricy for the portion. That's where the star was lost in addition to the open-air seating in the middle of the complex. It's very.... ugly to be blunt. The tables outside are very... trailerpark feeling? Or maybe like those tables for seating at small food vendors in taiwan. When we first drove by and looked in, I thought that WAS the restaurant and I almost wanted to say keep driving! Glad we didn't though. The inside was much nicer. Cute even. That outside part definitely needs some.... redecorating or something. Invest in some cheap but at least aesthetically pleasing tables and chairs. Overall though, that's not really a big issue. I'd eat outside if I had to because I'm definitely coming back to try something else. I'd say this is one of those "local favorite gems."

    (4)

  • Shuao Li L.

    Parking is on opposite side of restaurant (meter). Waited about half an hour for a table. We were served by a pleasant waitress name Brandy, in a timely manner. Food came out quickly. Quite enjoyable. We would love to bring out of town guests here. It was worth the drive.

    (4)

  • Kristin L.

    Food is always yummy! Wait can get long when they're busy but it's worth it. Love the red velvet pancakes with sauce on the side and I use the coconut syrup instead.

    (5)

  • Wendy H.

    The wait has gotten alot longer then remembered but worth the wait for 1 of their delicious eggs benedict had a roast beef special benedict which if they have again totally would order again, Nice size peice of meat, farmers omelette, and we tried the guava chiffon pancakes that were delicious . Sorry no pictures of it, by the time we got seated (1/2hr) totally forgot bout taking any pictures was that good (or that hungry) LOL

    (4)

  • Kaori N.

    Make sure you come here hungry, VERY HUNGRY!! Their pancake is very filling. This place is not visible from streets, so you need to either park in near by street or go into plaza parking, and walk into the plaza. We sat outside patio ( might have more seating than inside the restaurant), it was very comfortable. We knew this place is very popular, so we went during the week so there was no line. We ordered: Pancake with guava - very good fluffy and moist. I normally not into guava sauce on pancake but when you are in Hawaii, you gotta have pancake tropical style! Red velvet pancake - it's like having dessert for breakfast, what a treat. Loco Moco - this is real deal. Their patty is home made, not from frozen hamburger patty. Gravy was tasty and egg was runny. The best loco moco I've ever had. Breakfast combo with potato, sausage, and spinach - you can mix and match what you like from lists of a la carte menu.

    (5)

  • Edward I.

    Recommended by a surfer girl that I met, had their guava chiffon pancake, which really went down to my stomach gracefully. The server we had was really nice and this is one of those places that had a restroom! The crab cake benedict was another thing that I tried and liked a lot, they didn't skimp out on the crab. This place was easy for me to miss when I was using GPS, it's because the road side entrance is like a little mall entrance and you'll miss the sign if you go a little too fast. But there was parking on the other side of the building. Only thing is that tshirts cost about 20 bucks.

    (4)

  • Leland S.

    Story: Initially we wanted to go to the popular Boots & Kimos but when we called there was a 2 hour wait but I guess this was a blessing in disguise as we dined here! Ambiance: It's in an indoor outdoor mall shop (if that makes any sense). There'll be various shops and stores from eateries, tourist gift shops, and even a cocoa shop. Despite being a quite spacious restaurant with outdoor seating, it gets filled pretty easily. Food: Guava Chiffon Red Velvet-Delicious! On the sweet side and extremely delicious Pumpkin- Basically like the guava chiffon red velvet, delicious. But it tastes like pumpkin. Chinese Omelette-It's an unusual mix from your everyday omelette. The oyster sauce and the ingredients makes it stand out. Benedict Omelette- Creamy and flavorful. Definitely another order I would recommend. Customer Service: Our waitress was friendly, polite, and helpful. The food came to us in a respectful time. Couldn't be any better. Overall: I give this place 4.5 stars. The experience was exquisite from beginning to end. It loses half a star for me just because I was looking for their seasonal pancake they unfortunately ran out of that day. Nonetheless I recommend this to anyone and everyone, it is no sloppy second to Boots & Kimo. Advice: -Get there early or call ahead of time for reservations. -Ask for their macadamia nut butter! It is delicious! -Caring is sharing! -Check out the other shops around the restaurant as you wait. There's a lot of hidden gems.

    (5)

  • Sarah W.

    So our wait wasn't two bad only 30 minutes we went up stairs and looked around the shops but I definitely agree that this place is overrated it's very pricey for the subpar food I got their grava chiffon pancakes lucky I asked for the sauce on the side because it was really sweet also there is no kids menu so I had to get the pancake, egg, and bacon plate for my son the service was ok while our waitress seemed nice she wasn't really helpful with all of the recommendations that I've seen and heard about this place I thought that it would of been way better definitely will not be going here again.

    (2)

  • Kailinani L.

    Where do I begin? Best pancakes on the island. Fabulous hollandaise for the Benedict and the various versions that they do. Best link sausage. Don't know why they are so good but they are my favorite. Good coffee and my son enjoys the crab cakes and eggs. They always have over a half dozen specials every day so there is always something for everyone. Which brings us to the only negative...Everyone is there! The tourists have found this local gem and if you get there after 8 a.m. on the weekend you will have a wait. The put out free coffee so that helps make the wait more enjoyable.

    (5)

  • Ann N.

    Cinnamon's is located in the beautiful town of Kailua. Living in Honolulu, we have a pretty good bus transportation where you could go to any part on this island by catching the bus. My friend and caught the bus down in Downtown and caught the 56. We thought it would take an hour and a half, but turned out to be less than 45 minutes. We were lost for a bit when we got off. But we found it!! Wasn't too far of a walk. When we arrived, the exterior of the restaurant looked so country-ish. We waited for about 5 minutes for a table. They asked if we wanted indoor or outdoor so we chose indoor. We were seated by the window, which I personally liked. The kind lady who took our order was very helpful. My sister came along and she wanted to order this pancake meal but wanted the red velvet instead of the buttermilk. She kindly explained that to upgrade it, it would be additional charges. She was fine with it. I ordered the Guava chiffon while my friend ordered the veggie egg benedict. The prices were okay, the guava chiffon was JUST alright but way too sweet for me, and the interior was too vintage for me. It was more of a family style restaurant in my opinion. They had this thing inside that looked like a gazebo; I thought that was pretty unique, I wish we sat under it! Okay so now onto the food* -- GUAVA CHIFFON PANCAKES -- As I said above, it was just alright but way too sweet. The pancake was guava battered and the syrup/sauce they poured over it was guava as well topped with whipped cream. The appearance was super pretty and made my mouth water! But the taste was too overwhelming. I took a break and ate my sausage links and eggs bc I needed some saltiness. My friend let me tried her egg benedict. I should've got that instead! Overall my experience here wasn't really worth the trip since I had to wake up super early just to get here. I'll come back if I was craving for some guava pancakes or if I'm around the area.

    (3)

  • Natalie P.

    Came here on a Sunday around 12:45ish hoping the wait wasn't as bad, and sure enough when we got there we only waited for about 10 minutes. There's is a metered parking lot around the corner, and don't forget they close at 2pm! FOOD: Ordered the famous RED VELVET PANCAKES (2 for $7.50), like others have said these are very sweet and are better classified as desserts. To me the pancakes weren't all that great, they were actually kind of bready so instead of the pancake being fluffy it was flaky when cutting into it. The taste was good I just didn't like the consistency. We also ordered the KALUA PORK EGGS BENEDICT (Full order 2 - $12.50), now these were AMAZING...I mean the best Eggs Benedict I've had! The richness of the sauce is present in every bite and the saltiness of the kalua pork just pulls the whole dish together (been watching to much master chef ^_^). It also comes with delicious potato bites. COFFEE: It's ok, it's not as good as I expected it to be, but I think I just have really high expectations for house coffees. All in all I think I will be back for the delicious Eggs Benedict!

    (4)

  • S E.

    this is my favorite breakfast eatery. had the guava chiffon pancakes, Mahi Mahi eggs benedict and corned beef hash. everything was delish. did I mention they have the best coffee in town. on my previous trips I've had the red velvet pancakes and crab cakes eggs benedict. to die for! ! $

    (5)

  • Sean C.

    parking: street parking, there's also a private lot our back reservations: no cost: $25 per person the food: - chinese omelette - guava pancakes - crab cake eggs benedict - side of corn beef hash and rice This place gets busy but we went on a Saturday morning with a party of two and waited about 15-20 minutes, which I don't think was too bad. The layout is several outdoor seating areas in the courtyard of this complex of buildings. The inside is diner style with a large gazebo in the center. The customer service of this place is great. Our waitress was attentive and helpful. As for the food. It ranges from decent to bad. The Chinese omelette was unfortunately kind of disgusting. Don't expect a literal Chinese omelette that you'd find at a Chinese restaurant, instead it is some weird Frankenstein of western omelette plus Chinese ingredients. The crab cakes were small. The guava pancakes here are pretty good. The guava syrup is definitely unique and interesting and the pancakes are soft. Unless you're starving just get the half serving with two flapjacks. Overall, a decent enough brunch place. Come for the pancakes, skip everything else.

    (3)

  • Sandra N.

    It was excellent! I had the Lox Egg Benedict and tried half of the Red Velvet Pancake. It was great! I did ordered the white chocolate sauce separately as recommended by one of the reviewers. I'm glad I did because the white chocolate sauce was pretty sweet. Overall I would definitely come back to this place. The service was also excellent! She was very attentive.

    (5)

  • Daniel S.

    First time visit, first time review. Saturday morning, before 9am, approx 20min wait. We had no issues waiting, as we had heard this was the case, and the food was fantastic. Kalua Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict - absolutely awesome. Not often I rate a brekky with no bacon - but here we are. My wife had French toast - tip get the guava sauce on the side unless you already have diabetes, or LOVE super sweet stuff. Anyone else, get it on the side. 2 1/12 year old got the Banana pancakes (2), which were massive, and as I found out also extremely delicious. So yourself a favour, check out a local fave, Cinnamons, during your next visit to Kailua. Anecdotally, apparently Sundays have huge wait times - fortunately there are 6 other days in the week. :-)

    (5)

  • Jo Y.

    Kailua has a few good restaurants for breakfast. So it was just a matter of time before I tried Cinnamon's Restaurant, which has been around since 1985. It was on my radar for awhile, & I finally had breakfast there. Yes, it was a nice place for breakfast! Knowing that we would be going there on a weekend, I was concerned that we should be there early, as I heard that it was common to wait one to two hours if you're there about mid-morning. So we got up early & got there about 8:00 am, & there was still a 25-minute wait. Loads of locals & tourists were there! I just can't believe how busy they were, but I guess it's no different than other good breakfast places around. The restaurant is quite large w/ dining areas inside & outside in the patio. yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… We were fortunate that we were able to get a table in the pretty gazebo inside the dining room, which was an elevated area in the middle of the restaurant w/ hanging plant baskets & miniature white Christmas lights. yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… Although their air conditioning is set at a minimum setting, the restaurant uses its ceiling fans to circulate the natural trade winds around while the windows & doors are wide open. The restaurant is very clean, comfortable, & has a great ambiance w/ a cheery atmosphere. There are a number of Hawaiian art hangings on the wall. The breakfast menu is varied. They have variations of egg benedicts (has a lemony flavor when I tried it before), omelettes, pancakes, meat & egg combos, grilled items, & French toast. I was surprised that once you decide what you want, then there are even more choices for their meats, veggies, & condiments. They make it a point to have something that you're satisfied with. We ordered the following: - Loco Moco: rice topped w/a hamburger, two over easy eggs, fresh sautéed mushrooms & onions, & smothered in rich brown gravy. (You could choose white or brown rice; & either a hamburger patty, turkey patty, veggie patty, or chicken cutlet.) This was absolutely delicious, as the mushrooms & onions made it even more savory; the ono gravy made it so easy to finish off every grain of rice. yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… - Baja Breakfast: two scrambled eggs, chicken, diced tomatoes, & green chilis on a crispy corn tortilla w/ melted cheddar cheese & home fries; & served w/ sour cream & salsa. This was a tasty & hearty Mexican breakfast, so filling that lunch wasn't necessary. yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… - Two guava chiffon pancakes topped w/ guava syrup sauce. I had to try this, as this was supposed to be as good as their red velvet pancakes. As w/ the red velvet pancakes which I had tried before, I could pass on this, as both are overly sweet & are like desserts instead of the traditional pancakes that I prefer. Maybe I should have asked for the guava sauce on the side, but it would have lessened the effect of its presentation. Perhaps it's just my personal preference, but if you like sweet things, you'll probably love these pancakes. yelp.com/biz_photos/cinn… They also have a lunch menu of salads, burgers, sandwiches, & various main entrees; however, lunch is on weekdays only, as they serve breakfast all day on weekends. Breakfast & lunch take-out orders are also not available on weekends. With all these restrictions, you can see how busy they are w/ breakfast during the weekend The wait staff was very attentive, as I could tell that they have been working there for years. They knew their stuff & were constantly refilling water glasses and coffee mugs. They easily answered any questions & were very accommodating in every way. There's an inconvenience when it's time to pay your bill. The waitress will bring you your bill, but you'll have to walk up to the cashier to pay it. During the busy breakfast hours, a line forms so allow a little waiting time; when we were there, there were 8 people in front of us. I wish the wait help could take care of the bill for you, but I guess this policy was set up to have diners get their tables as soon as they can. They take the iDcard discount, which currently is 15% off the menu, Mondays to Thursdays (excluding holidays) from 11a to 2p only for dine-in only & for up to 4 people per iDcard. Metered parking is available on-street or in the municipal parking lot in the back. Great place for a nice breakfast. Go on the weekdays if you can; otherwise, you'll need to allot extra time if you go on the weekends.

    (4)

  • Ashley D.

    Three words: Red. Velvet. Pancakes. I didn't order them myself, but I wish I had. They are heavenly. They transcend all other foodstuff. My friends and I ordered the full order, which consists of four pancakes. They came drizzled with a white sauce that complimented the red velvet perfectly. YUM. I ordered the Full Lox Eggs Benedict Super-Combo. It came with two eggs benedicts and hashbrowns. The eggs benedicts themselves came with smoked salmon (lox), and spinach and tomato (super-combo). It was good, but not great. I didn't finish the hashbrowns because they were mushy and tasteless in the middle. The smoked salmon was yummy, but I think the hollandaise sauce could have been better. I think I prefer the eggs benedict at Koa Pancake House. Don't get me wrong, these still hit the spot. Juice seemed overpriced. It was $2.50 for a small glass. I had the guava juice and I'm 90% sure it was just Aloha Maid. Seating time was minimal. I think it's because we opted to sit outside. The inside dine-in portion looked cute and dainty. I'd like to come back here and sit inside when I have more time on my hands. Parking can be pretty difficult if you come during brunch hour. Just circle around and maybe you'll get lucky.

    (4)

  • Jenna S.

    This is the best breakfast spot in Kailua for sure, I would go here any day over Boots and Kimos. I love the Eggs Benedict here, and the Macadamia Cinnamon Nut Roll was probably the best cinnamon roll I have ever had! Be sure to order one, or two. The portions are pretty big, and the menu has a large selection to choose from. They also have daily specials offered so be sure to check those out. Many people order the pancakes here but I have not tried them yet, next time!

    (5)

  • Holly G.

    Best place to eat breakfast on the island ! I live on Ewa side so the travel to the resturant is about half an hour but so worth it. It's a beautiful drive too through the mountains! Once you get there watch out because you pay for the parking and it can get crowded especially during the weekends. Depending on the time the wait to eat can be long ranging from 0-60 mins. Anything in the menu is good , so feel free to take your choice ! But the main thing you have to try before you go is the red velvet pancakes and guava pancakes ! It is bomb! And the food doesn't take long either!

    (5)

  • Marie K.

    My 5 San Diego guests loved the guava pancakes, crab cake Benedict and the Hawaiian omelet. Great service. Strongly advise you make reservations for 8 or more. Weekend s is busy so expect 20 minutes to 1/2 hour wait. Great service. THE ISLAND Flavors Experience.

    (5)

  • Jared S.

    My brother and I went here just to try it out during the morning around 11am, it was super packed and it took about 15-20 minutes for us to be seated. However Once Seated We Were Greeted And Served Right Away. we ordered the red velvet pancakes, eggs benedict, and guava pancakes with a side of bacon. We were stuffed and the food was good. Great place just be prepared to wait if there is a crowd

    (4)

  • Heather S.

    Our family of 5 ordered: -2 Hawaiian Omelettes -Kalua Pork Eggs Benedict -Crabcake Eggs Benedict ...and (2) Guava Chiffon Pancakes a la Mode for dessert to share. ALL AMAZING! (ESPECIALLY the Pancakes!). I HOPE, WISH & PRAY they open one in Southern Cali in the near future. PLEASE!! :)

    (5)

  • Shane S.

    I don't live on the windward side so it is not convenient therefore have only been here a handful of times but it is very good...

    (4)

  • Dana M.

    The food is very good. My boyfriend thinks this is the greatest eggs Benedict on the island. He did a combo of Kalua Pig and Crab Cake eggs Benedict after a helpful tip from our waitress to get both. He's quite happy with his decision. We also tried the sweet bread French toast with the guava chiffon topping. It was okay. Definitely sweeter than my liking. He's enjoying it. If you're a fan of sweet then this might be right up your alley.

    (4)

  • Dave Y.

    Amazing pancakes! Red velvet so good. Great eggs benes The loco moco was amazing w chicken cutlet.

    (5)

  • Rhea M.

    Not only does this place have great food, they have great service as well. I've been here several times now and have come to find that this is an excellent place for brunch and post-hike meals. The Hawaiian Omelette is definitely a favorite of mine and their pancakes are fluffy and rich with flavor. If you love guava, then try their guava chiffon pancakes. Your taste buds will thank you. Personally, I prefer them over the pancakes at Boots & Kimo's. Everything here just tastes a lot more homier and food is well worth the price. The waitresses/waiters are really friendly and are good about making sure you have what you need. I actually was there today and our server, Georgia (if I remember her name correctly) was the sweetest woman. Overall, this place is a must try if you're in Kailua!

    (5)

  • Jennifer L.

    Cinnamon's is one of my favorite restaurants. I always get the crab cake eggs benedict and it is AMAZING! My son always gets the red velvet pancakes. We always have great service. The only negative is the parking. Make sure you bring quarters.

    (5)

  • Trisha T.

    I LOVE CINNAMONS! Whenever we're @ home in Honolulu my husband and I like to watch the sunrise at Lanikai and then have breakfast at Cinnamons. The coffee is delicious. It's some kind of Kauai/Kona/Colombian mix and although I've tried to make it myself at home it's never as good! Thankfully they sell the coffee at the front. Now for our favorite dishes! He loves the Kalua pork eggs Benedict and I love the guava chiffon pancakes. The day we went there was a special lilikoi chiffon pancake so I tried that too. The pancakes are so fluffy and delicious. I dream about it still...I've also tried the Benedict omelette which was so yummy. Can't wait to come back!!!

    (5)

  • Melissa B.

    The cinnamon roll was delicious! ! It was warm and sweet. Staff was super happy and friendly!

    (5)

  • Erica W.

    I meet my friend here for breakfast and I can see why this place is popular. Tucked away in the back roads of Kailua, facing a parking lot and not the street, this place is truly a gem of the Kailua area. The wait was not very long, I think we waited at the maximum 20 minutes. But it could be due to the amount of people in our party (2 people) and the fact we wanted the first seating available. We ended up sitting inside. The waiting area is basically outside where the outside seating area is, but there is free coffee and water while you wait. I ordered their special of the day, the Peach Cobbler Sweet Bread French Toast. The cobbler was the sauce poured all over, with a dolable of whip cream and sprinkles. My friend ordered the half order of the Hawaiian Omelette, which came with one scoop rice. Our waitress was really nice and quick to bring us our drinks and to check in with us to make sure we were okay as well as to inform us our food was coming out shortly. I will definitely be coming back. So why 4 stars and not 5? I know this is petty, but their bathroom is horrible.

    (4)

  • Kale K.

    I went here first thing in the morning after hiking the pillboxes and I must say, it was amazing. I ordered the infamous red velvet pancakes, as well as a side of bacon and link sausage. Let me just say that the red velvet pancakes were sent from God. They were AMAZING! Served fresh and were nice and warm when I got them. The service was pretty good, too. Overall, a great experience. I would definitely recommend coming early, though. As I was leaving, the tables started to fill up quicker and more guests started to arrive. Also, I would give this review five stars, but the prices were HIGH!!:(

    (4)

  • Leimomi C.

    The fuss isn't really worth the wait! Seriously! Every single time I go the wait is ridiculous!

    (2)

  • Aaron T.

    One of the places you have to eat at when in Hawaii. Take many family members and friends that don't mind eating after each other and share because everything taste amazing. Guava pancakes are delicious with the right balance of sweetness and tartness.

    (5)

  • NATASHA F.

    Too over-rated for me I didnt love anything I had here including the coffee, speciality pancakes, ... eh maybe they were having an off day...

    (2)

  • KK G.

    super good, a staple breakfast spot in Kailua! gets really crowded on the weekends, but generally worth the wait. lots of different pancake options - red velvet, guava chiffon (yum!!!), and plenty of seasonal ones. Tried the pumpkin crunch in fall and loved it!!

    (5)

  • Maureen G.

    My main issue with the restaurant was cleanliness. I ordered a diet coke.. In my drink there were pieces of food and soap floating at the top from the dishwasher. The tables felt sticky. It was just a little gross. The food was so-so. Nothing special. The Guava pancakes weren't our thing, they're super sweet. I ordered some sort of tex-mex dish and the salsa was from a jar. Not my favorite breakfast place.

    (2)

  • JC C.

    Guava Chiffon Pancakes... THE BOMB!! Must have. Red Velvet Pancakes... Not as fluffy as Guava Chiffon but still good. Kalua Pork Benedict... Half order so you can try everything else... Salmon Lox Benedict... Good as well Kids love their one egg, bacon or sausage - it comes with regular pancakes, you can add $2.50 for sub for speciality pancakes. Sunday, 15 minutes wait at 8am... No bad at all! If you go with outdoor seating, no wait... Good service, our server was constantly refilling our coffee. She is nice and funny...

    (5)

  • Merry L.

    Yummy red velvet pancakes, chiffon guava pancakes and macadamia nut cinnamon rolls. I would definitely share a plate with a friend or two if you order the pancakes.

    (4)

  • Lisa R.

    Went to this place with high expectations. We had reservations but still had to wait 20 minutes. I ordered the fried rice with egg, rice was mushy with bacon fat in it. Husband ordered the eggs benedict, the yolk was fully cooked. We ordered the adobo too, vinegary tasting. The ccarrot pancakes were dry as the red velvet. I don't see the hype. The one star is for our waitress, she was good.

    (1)

  • Catherine S.

    Awesome place for breakfast! A friend wrote to me saying I needed to go there while in Hawaii, but to do so on a week day. So we went on a Thursday and it was packed. We watied about 45 minutes, but the food was well worth the wait. I had the Red Velvet pancakes with White Chocolate syrup drizzled across them and a side of bacon. I was sad I couldnt finish the pancakes because they were soo good. Service was great as well. Our server had a great sense of humor and even though she was slammed she made us all feel like we were her only table. She was on top of filing our drinks, getting anything we needed, and she was super nice. I love this place for a good breakfast.

    (5)

  • Rona H.

    Very delicious food! Finally had to come over here from Makakilo with visiting guests after so many referrals. One of our guests says hands down one of the best cinnamon rolls he's ever had. And the cost wasn't too bad either. Will def come back again when more family comes in.

    (4)

  • Cecilè C.

    Okay, when I arrived, there was a small wait. I had heard of Cinnamon's on a few trips but never took the journey to the other side of the island for breakfast. Now I did, and am glad I did go. The service is good, didn't have to wait too long for my food. I went with a few people and they had various plates as well which I tried. Good. My guava pancakes were good, not too sweet, not too tart, just right. The other foods I tasted were equally good. The only thing I didn't like was getting a parking ticket. You have to park in an open area and the signs are always difficult to read when you can, and can't park so I suggest you read because the tickets are a little expensive. Overall good experience minus the p/ticket. :0

    (4)

  • Paul B.

    My girlfriend and I went here for breakfast and loved it. You should expect a bit of a wait, but that's because of how busy it gets, not because of the service. My girlfriend ordered the guava pancakes and they were probably some of the most amazing pancakes I've ever tried. I had the French toast, which was good too (but it's kind of hard to mess up french toast). We also split a Hawaiian omelet, which was also delicious. This was one of the best breakfasts I've had on the island. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good breakfast that has plenty of time on their hands.

    (5)

  • Brianna K.

    Cinnamon's is one of our few must-stops when we come to Oahu. The variety of pancakes alone makes the trip worth it with the kids. Personally, I can't wait to have another Kalua Eggs Benedict! Staff is always friendly and food comes out in a timely manner. We will definitely be back the next time we're on island.

    (5)

  • Jennifer S.

    My favorite breakfast place on the island. I love breakfast food all hours of the day, but I've enjoyed both breakfasty and lunchy foods at Cinnamon's. The Great: Cinnamon rolls with Mac Nuts: sometimes they run out, so go early to make sure you get one. Their cinnamon butter is out of this world. Red-Velvet Pancakes: I don't LOVE red velvet cake, mostly because I don't like cream-cheese frosting. Cinnamon's tops theirs with white chocolate sauce instead, which is perfect. Guava Chiffon Pancakes: Just like a guava chiffon cake, this has two kinds of guava sauce on top. Delicious local flavor. Kalua Pork Benedict: I'm not a huge poached-egg fan, but my husband is, and he says these are top-notch. The Service: I've usually been seated indoors (as opposed to the patio), and every server we've had has been very attentive. The Okay: Home Fries. I'm addicted to potatoes, but these just have too much going on. Curry Chicken Salad in a Papaya Half, over Salad: Unremarkable green salad, but the curry-chicken salad and papaya were fresh and tasty. Coffee: Nothing remarkable, but it does the job. The Bad: Does it exist at Cinnamon's?? Oh, maybe the wait on weekends. 30+ minutes for a table.

    (4)

  • Billy H.

    This place is amazing. I try to eat here whenever I am in the area. There is always a line to get in, so get here early, and be prepared to wait. I often eat their crabcake benedict and pancakes. Their red velvet pancakes should be eaten by at least two people because they are very rich.

    (4)

  • Anya Y.

    my Fav breakfast in Kailua, I love the crab cake eggs benedict and the red velvet pancakes!

    (5)

  • Jeff L.

    Get here early. The wait can get long. Definitely a hot breakfast spot. The portion sizes are humungo, but if you come hungry, you can finish for sure. The Chinese Char Siu omelette was so good. They definitely did not skimp on the fillings. And the seasoning was interesting--oyster sauce I believe. Definitely don't want to cover it up with ketchup. Leave that for your hash browns.

    (5)

  • Lynn H.

    Those crab cake benedicts are to die for. We had the guava and red velvet pancakes too. It's like having dessert for breakfast. Little tip, add the coconut syrup that they have on the side at the table to the red velvet pancakes and it's truly, dessert for breakfast. Even though there was a wait we don't mind coming back for more.

    (4)

  • Steve C.

    Great food, great service, and fun atmosphere...Though busy, they get you to your table in a reasonable amount of time. Just moved to Kaneohe, from Cali...will be making Cinnamon's a regular place :)

    (5)

  • Legend M.

    Perfect little spot for breakfast. Kalua pork eggs benedict is a must. Everyone is super friendly and service is top notch. Don't be afraid to order pancakes with your breakfast, but be prepared to share it all.

    (5)

  • Anna R.

    I die for Cinnamon's!! Cinnamon's over Boots and Kimo. Only six words are necessary: Guava Chiffon Pancakes, Kalua Pork Benedict. Order a half on the benedict and a short stack of the pancakes. It's plenty of food and you can even share the pancakes if you were feeling slightly generous. The wait can be as long as Boots and Kimo, so get there early!

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    Cousins took us here on our wait to Lanikai Beach for breakfast. There was a 30-45 minute wait but we toughed it out since I was told that the cinnamon buns and red velvet pancakes are amazing. I had the crabcake eggs benedict, which was so good! This was my first time having crabcake with eggs benedict and I'll definitely be having it more often here in NYC. The crabcakes were tender and you can tell they use actual crab. The cinnamon bun and red velvet pancakes were indeed very good. I don't think I have ever had such a soft and chewy cinnamon bun before! Minus one star for the waitress telling us the milk on the table was creamer, despite the fact that we can tell it was milk. She also messed up our bill - charged us about $50 less but being the good people that we were, we notified her to correct it.

    (4)

  • Q K.

    Not as good as people hype it up to be, but OK nonetheless.

    (3)

  • Kahokuao P.

    After reading the great reviews and finally having the time to go, my husband and I decided on Cinnamon's. And we weren't disappointed. We got there around 8:30 am and was immediately seated. We were attended to right away and put in our drink orders. I already had in mind what I was going to order but my husband was undecided. He finally decided on an omelet special with hash brown and I ordered the eggs ben- 1/2 kalua pig, 1/2 crab cake. Oh man!! My husband felt like he was back home on the big island with his choice of food and i was equally pleased. Definitely a place to hit up the next time we're hungry for breakfast! ***Late review- our visit was on 12/7/14

    (5)

  • Hannah C.

    Excellent red velvet pancakes! Everything else (omelettes) we tried were okay. Not worth the wait.

    (3)

  • Katelyn M.

    Guava pancakes. Yes. Guava pancakes and they are goood. Service is also friendly - we waited 40 minutes but it went by so fast because we were at the Manoa chocolate factory upstairs. I wouldnt say that the food was exceptional. They had items that I would normally not see in the brunch places I usually frequent so I enjoyed seeing and tasting the breakfast hawaiian style.

    (3)

  • Sandy N.

    a little difficult to find! This was an adorable little place. They had outside seating, but sit inside bcz it's cuter inside. They had great customer service and the food was great. Even though we didn't order anything out of the norm. I had their buttermilk pancake with overmed. eggs and sausage. The pancakes were fluffy and good. I would return again and try something more adventurous from their menu.

    (3)

  • Jameson B.

    This is a very good breakfast place I would definitely recommend. Nothing super special in my experience but solid all around. I had kalua pork eggs Benedict which was good. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the English muffins were crispy, there was plenty of sauce and the pork was good too. Had a side of link sausage which was amazing, legit sausage. The side of corned beef hash was a letdown though. Don't get the hash. My hash browns were also a let down. Dry, not crispy and barely warm, but they did the job. Got a cinnamon roll as well. It was good, but smallish and underwhelming given the name of the restaurant. I would get one again though. So, like I said, this place is very good overall. Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Just lacks that 5-star wow. Nothing wrong with that though. Definitely come check it out!

    (4)

  • Mildred R.

    Guava Chiffon pancakes... yes please! I'm not much of a pancake fan, but the guava chiffon may have changed my mind! They make their guava chiffon fresh every morning, sorry folks you cannot buy it (i asked), and it is just so velvety smooth with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. Cinnamon's, can you please sell the guava chiffon?? Oh! And you also cannot go wrong with portugeese sausage and fried eggs :)

    (5)

  • Jen C.

    Even on Thursday, like, during work hours, this place is packed! I'd never been to Cinnamons, EVER, in all my life, in the twenty-something years I'd lived on the windward side, I'd always been deterred by the packs of people on the sidewalk waiting for a table on a Sunday morning after church. I took off from work this past Thursday to run some long-overdue errands, and when I found myself ahead of schedule, my husband and I thought it a perfect time for brunch in Kailua. Cinnamons did not look the way it does on Sunday mornings, but we did have to wait for about twenty minutes. Not too bad, I guess. He ordered one of their specials--a chocolate chip banana pancake with a side of bacon. He said the pancake was good, not mind-blowingly special. He did, however, appreciate that the side of bacon was more than most restaurants' two slices. More bacon, more better. I had the crabcake eggs benedict. It was good. The crabcake was a tad salty, but I might be a little sensitive to salt, so no points were deducted on that account. My biggest problem was the hint of coconut flavor in my hash browns. Is it always like that? Do they use coconut oil? Did they cook my potatoes in the wrong pan? It sort of ruined the whole thing for me. If someone can tell me this is not what I should expect the next time I have potatoes there, please do! Otherwise, it was a generally fine experience.

    (3)

  • Candice M.

    Great food but not worth the 45 minute wait on a Sunday morning. Save yourself the trouble and come here on a weekday. You will truly enjoy your experience if you do. If you do choose to wait, check out the chocolate factory upstairs or the jewel or juice next door. Eat the red velvet pancakes and eggs Benedict. The guava chiffon pancakes are a little too sweet for me. That's saying something when someone like me can eat sweets all day. If you don't want to spend the extra $2.25 for the specialty pancakes, don't be disheartened. The coconut syrup sitting on your table is just as delicious!!!

    (4)

  • Christa B.

    I'm sorry, but an hour wait for breakfast and another forty minute wait for food is a bit much for food that I thought was okay. I can wait for lunch and I can wait for dinner, but since breakfast is the first meal of the day, I get perturbed when I have to wait a that long for my first meal. Come on, don't you? Service was super slow due to how crowded and busy it was. I think I got one refill on my coffee and water for the entire hour and a half that I sat there. I'm glad I didn't have to be anywhere important. The red velvet pancakes were really really sweet, overwhelmingly sweet, but they were good. I actually really liked the hollandaise sauce on the crab-cakes Benedict and there was just enough on them. The eggs were perfectly poached, but there could have been a little more crab. It would have been nice to have a side of sliced lemon serve with them. The home fries lacked crispness and were a bit soggy and cold. Although I had to wait so long for coffee and a refill, their coffee blend is very good! Their biscuits are soft and warm. I've heard the wait is always terrible and me being the impatient person I am, just don't think the wait is worth it to go back. If you're like me and don't like waiting for the first meal of the day, skip this place. If you don't mind waiting, it's a good place to grab a hearty breakfast. Oh and there is a parKing lot, but it's metered so be sure to bring lots of coins!

    (3)

  • Tamara B.

    My husband and I heard good things about this place, so made sure to swing by while on Oahu or a week. The 30 minute wait had us a bit weary... but we had driven all the way down to Kaneohe from the North Shore so we weren't about to go some place else. We are so glad that we stuck around! Our meal was WELL worth the wait and then some. Classic eggs benny with a perfect hollandaise sauce. Loved the additional of the shaved turkey to the benny... And the red velvet pancakes were the stuff of LEGENDS. Our server was very attentive, even though the place was packed. Our coffee/water cups were never empty, and we didn't once wait around for an inappropriate length of time for anything. We were in and out in about an hour. . . not including the half-hour wait, of course. If I lived on Oahu, I wouldn't necessarily go to Cinnamon's every week-- the long wait sort of makes that unreasonable-- but I would absolutely make it a monthly occurrence. It was excellent. TIP:: Lots of pay parking in the adjacent lot. Bring some change for the meter.

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    Amazing food!!! The outside seating is not super nice, but the food makes up for any flaw they may have!!

    (5)

  • Lavi S.

    Traditional Eggs Benedict Yummerz!!! First time going here! And you can bet that i'll be back!!! Need to try the Guava Chiffon Pancakes too! We just came across this Eatery by Word of Mouth. It is hidden in an Office Building, so I suggest calling and, asking for Directions & where to park. The Staff is Really Friendly, and if it is your first time there, they will be more than happy to Explain anything on the Menu for you! There May be a Waiting Period, but Well Worth it!!!! Red Velvet Pancakes...Yummmmmmmmm

    (5)

  • Sara Q.

    my omelette was water and my red velvet pancake was too dry. the items within each thing was good but then it wasn't good due to the wateriness and the dryness. we should have waited at boots and kimos. fail.

    (3)

  • Rhoelyn C.

    I've been wanting to try Cinnamon's for months now after hearing such rave reviews and seeing numerous mouth-watering instagram pictures. I came in on Columbus Day (a Monday) at around lunch time so naturally, it was crowded. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait but we waited about 20 minutes for either an indoor or outdoor table. We were really hungry so we didn't care where we sat. While we waited, we looked around at the shops. Honestly, there was nothing really to see, in my opinion. If you're a tourist, like antiques, need an expensive haircut, want to buy local chocolate, are looking for legal services (located upstairs of Cinammon's), then this shopping area would be fun to peruse. We were seated in the "Cinammon's outdoor extension area" in the middle of the shopping area. We didn't really mind since we were starving but some might be bothered if they had to dine: among people waiting to eat, shoppers, and people conversing outside of the shops. This is what we ordered:Full-order crab-cakes eggs benedict, Frittata omelette with a side of guava pancakes, Farmer's omelette with a side of red velvet pancakes. The eggs benedict hollandaise sauce was delicious! It paired really well with my side of home fries. However, the crab patty of both of my eggs benedict (the full order comes with two) were a little on the chewy-overcooked side. My boyfriend and his sister both decided that their omelettes were "ordinary/nothing to rave about." We all decided they leave a lot of egg shells in their egg dishes (I picked out at least 4 egg shells in my eggs benedict. We all found at least 3 egg shells). We unanimously voted the red velvet pancakes as the best item we tried that day. We also unanimously voted that they need to invest in a larger property since Cinammon's has "taken over" the downstairs portion of the shopping area. Next time I dine here, I will definitely order the red velvet pancakes again but not the frittata omelette. I'm eager to try the lox eggs benedict also.

    (3)

  • Trevor N.

    Three words: Guava Chiffon Pancakes! They are to die for! Literally the best pancakes I've ever had. I live in town so when I get out to Kailua for breakfast I definitely splurge with an omelette and the pancakes and I am never disappointed. The wait can be VERY long on weekends and holidays but on weekdays its not that bad. The red velvet pancakes are good too but a little too dessert-like and not breakfasty.

    (4)

  • Brittany R.

    It's okay.. Not worth the wait. Got my hopes up about this place. Tacky seating, plastic lawn chairs. Dukes is way better and the same price with amazing views.

    (3)

  • Janet K.

    Guava pancakes, crab cake benedict, traditional eggs benedict, whatever you order, it is damn good! Service is always accompanied with a smile and the food comes out pretty quickly if and when you're lucky enough to get a table. There is usually a long wait, but it's totally worth it.

    (5)

  • Ira J.

    Today we said goodbye to Grandma. In part, we did so at her favorite Kailua restaurant, Cinnamon's. Everyone remembers that she loved the place and chose it to hold many family gatherings. The day was beautiful, and we started it at Kailua Beach Park where a small boat took the closest of the family members out beyond Flat Island to spread Grandma's ashes: the same place where Granddaddy's ashes were spread 15 years earlier. In tribute, the family littered the area with rose petals and puakenikeni, Grandma's favorite. Afterwards, we all gathered for lunch at Cinnamon's at noon. We needed a table for 11 and were told the wait would be more than an hour. However, in no time, they were calling for our party of 11. Actually, it was 35 minutes, but didn't seem nearly so long; partially due to the free while you wait coffee, but mostly due to the fact we were expecting it to be much longer. Everyone ordered a full breakfast for lunch. Cinnamon's only serves from their breakfast menu on Sundays. There are some unusual offerings. For example: Crab Cake and Kalua Pig Eggs Benedict! The Red Velvet Pancakes were pretty special too. The bill for 11 came to just less than $150, and everyone had plenty to eat and only had good things to say about their meals. After lunch we went back to the beach to unwind; Kalama Beach this time. A few of us walked up the beach to Kailua Beach. Along the way we saw many rose petals and puakenikeni in the water and washed ashore. This put a sad smile on our faces. It was one last opportunity to say good bye.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :7:00 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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