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Tip Top Cafe/Bakery

3173 Akahi St, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
808 245 2333
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Ranked #11 of 63 restaurants in Lihue
Price range: ₹ 386 - ₹ 386
Cuisines: Hawaiian
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Honolulu, Hawaii
Top Contributor
76 reviews 76 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Tip Top Cafe is one of those places where, if you're from Hawaii, you kind of have to go every time you're on Kauai. It's sort of a pilgrimmage. Breakfasts are always hearty and the place is filled with locals. Very casual and very friendly. For tourists interested in seeing what a Kauai cafe looks like filled with locals, check... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup. Yum. Place is like a downtown diner. Not beautiful but wonderful

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Maunaloa, Hawaii
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38 reviews 38 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great local food at a price you can afford. This is where the locals eat. The breakfast comes quickly. The bottomless coffee pot is always nearby. The price is right. The waitresses have been here since the place opened. They push around carts so they do not have to waste time making many trips with their arms loaded with plates... More

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Eugene, Oregon
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94 reviews 94 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The service is quick and the food is good. For the price it is one of the better deals on the island. After reading reviews I was expecting too much maybe? It is solid diner food, nothing spectacular. We got there early so no waiting but after 20 minutes there were a lot more people. So best to get here... More

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Edgewater, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Banana Pancakes Anyone? How about Pineapple or Macademia Nut? This place has wonderful pancakes, good coffee, and pretty good omelets. Their ox-tail soup is supposedly really good, but didn't try it. It's in Lihue, not far from airport. Be prepared to wait for a seat on the weekends, but they're pretty fast with getting people seated, families too. Don't expect... More

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Scullville, New Jersey, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

we were recommended this place. told it was where the locals eat. well now we know why! Fair prices and healthy portions we decided to live like an islander. I had the loco moco which is eggs,over rice and a beef patty smothered in brown gravy. honestly it was awesome! my husband threw caution to the wind and ordered spam... More

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Texas
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34 reviews 34 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Years ago when Kauai was way less paved over, there was an unspoken tradition you always stopped for a pre-departure breakfast at the Tip Top, and you had to order the pineapple macadamia nut pancakes. But, they were not actually on the menu. You had to know the secret. Had skipped the place the last time or two and don't... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Came here for breakfast but it was too late they started serving lunch. So when in Rome do as what the Romans do... so we ordered lunch. The name may sound offensive to those who are not familiar but it is delish! Seriously! Try the Ox Tail Soup. I would of given the place a 4 star rating just on... More

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Pickerel, Wisconsin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Once we discovered this place I think we had breakfast/lunch there for three days. Tried the Bento. Not Bad! Also had afew of the other local dishes. The macadamia pancakes were my favorite. Thought it was a very reasonable priced place.

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See 2 more reviews by Connie S for Lihue
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

Went here for breakfast and it is true to the reviews. We ordered the grand slam and upgraded the pancakes to the macadamia but, pineapple, banana, with jam delight. We also ordered the sweet bread French toast. French toast was awesome. I like mine very eggy and this was sweet, soft and eggy. The grand slam came with a hash... More

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