Coffee shops are a dying breed in Honolulu, but the 24-hour Wailana Coffee House, opened in 1969, is still going strong. Budget-conscious snowbirds, night owls with a yen for karaoke, all-day drinkers of both coffee and the stronger stuff, hearty eaters, and postclubbing club kids all crowd this venerable, family-run diner and cocktail lounge—which recently underwent a renovation of the dining...
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, this coffee shop/cocktail lounge has become a cornerstone of the ever-changing Waikiki landscape. The menu features a host of local favorites like Saimin and Portuguese bean soup along with a wide range of omletes, sandwiches and complete dinners at sensible prices. Frequented by barflies from the nearby vacation rentals and condos. Weekend karaoke nights.
Editorial Review by Christy Buena:
Locals flock for breakfast platters at the 70s retro restaurant located across form the Hilton Hawaiian Village.