Waikīkī wakes up hungry. Between an early surf, a long beach day, and the time-zone whiplash that has most mainland visitors up at dawn, breakfast might be the most important meal of a Hawaiʻi trip — and one of the easiest to get wrong. Hotel buffets are expensive and forgettable; the good local spots are often a drive away.
At ShoreFyre Fresh Grill & Bar, breakfast is a first-class meal, served fresh every morning at two locations in the heart of Waikīkī — the open-air beach bar on Koa Ave (from 7:30 AM) and the lanai above the Great Banyan Tree at the International Market Place (from 8 AM). Here's the full rundown of the best breakfast in Waikīkī, dish by dish.
The One to Order: Signature 50/50 Loco Moco
If you order one thing for breakfast in Waikīkī, make it the Signature 50/50 Loco Moco. Loco moco is a Hawaiʻi institution — a beef patty over rice, smothered in gravy, topped with eggs — and ShoreFyre's version rebuilds it around a one-of-a-kind 8oz handmade patty that's 50% applewood-smoked bacon and 50% Angus chuck, laid over Hawaiian-style fried rice, finished with savory gravy and two eggs any style. It's the dish that most defines the ShoreFyre kitchen, and it's the reason "best loco moco in Waikīkī" searches keep pointing here. We wrote a whole piece on why the 50/50 loco moco is worth the trip — but the short version is: get it.
The Sweet Side: Pancakes, French Toast & Mochi
For the table that leans sweet, the Banana Mac Pancakes ($19) are the move — fluffy golden buttermilk pancakes with locally grown bananas and macadamia nuts, the two ingredients that make a Hawaiʻi breakfast taste like Hawaiʻi. Add haupia (coconut) sauce for $2 and it crosses over into dessert territory in the best way. The Mochi Pancakes bring a chewy island twist for anyone who's had them before and knows, and the French Toast ($19) — sweet Hawaiian bread with strawberries or blueberries and bananas — is the classic-comfort pick.
Eggs Done Right: Benedicts, Scrambles & Steak N Eggs
Savory breakfast is where the menu really opens up. The Benedicts ($21.50) come in island variations you won't find at a standard brunch spot — kalua pork, corned beef, line-caught ahi, Canadian bacon, or fresh veggies — each on a proper hollandaise with your choice of breakfast potatoes or rice. The Ultimate Scramble ($21.50) loads eggs with Portuguese sausage, veggies, and cheese, and for the biggest appetite at the table the Steak N Eggs ($33) puts a 10oz Certified Angus Beef ribeye next to two eggs any style. The Traditional 2 Egg Breakfast ($17) keeps it simple with your choice of meat and starch — the reliable order.
The Lighter Side: Açaí & Papaya Bowls
Not every Waikīkī morning calls for gravy. The Mana Açaí Bowl and the Greek Yogurt Papaya Bowl are the fresh, fruit-forward end of the menu — the right call before a beach day or after a run along Kalākaua. If a lighter morning is what you're after, our guide to healthy breakfast in Waikīkī breaks down the best options.
Brunch & Mimosas
Breakfast slides into brunch on the weekend, and ShoreFyre leans in with a $6 mimosa program in six flavors — traditional orange, lilikoi, guava, strawberry, mango, and pineapple. A lanai table at the IMP with a lilikoi mimosa and a plate of benedicts is one of the better mid-morning moves in the neighborhood. For the full weekend picture, see where ShoreFyre lands among the best brunch places in Honolulu and our roundup of breakfast spots on Waikīkī Beach.
Two Locations, Two Mornings
Koa Ave opens at 7:30 AM — the open-air beach bar a block off the sand, quiet and unhurried, the place for a slow first coffee before the day starts. The International Market Place lanai opens at 8 AM overlooking the Great Banyan Tree and Kalākaua Avenue, the more scenic perch for a long brunch. Both serve the same island-inspired breakfast menu every day. Browse the full Koa Ave menu or the International Market Place menu, or see the complete Waikīkī breakfast lineup.
Why Breakfast at ShoreFyre
Locally owned, cooked fresh to order, and served in the open air steps from Waikīkī Beach at a price that doesn't assume you're on a hotel expense account — that's the pitch. Whether it's a loco moco that fuels a full beach day, a stack of banana mac pancakes for the kids, or benedicts and mimosas for a slow Sunday, breakfast here tastes like where you are. For the deep dive, here are the top 10 must-try breakfast dishes at ShoreFyre.
Come hungry. It's the best meal of the Waikīkī day.