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#4 of 108 Restaurants in Kailua American

Over Easy

4.7(202 community reviews)
Fine Dining ($$$$)

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Discover Over Easy, offering the best American experience in Kailua. Enjoy Fine Dining ($$$$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Morning Staple in Windward Oahu

If you find yourself wandering through the breezy streets of Kailua, you will inevitably spot a line forming near the corner of Hekili Street. Over Easy has become a cornerstone of the local breakfast scene, drawing crowds that crave honest, elevated morning comfort food. Inside, the space is unpretentious and bright, where the sound of clattering silverware competes with the energetic hum of locals grabbing their first cup of coffee.

Elevated Hawaiian Brunch Classics

Chef David Caldiero’s kitchen focuses on highlighting local producers, resulting in a menu that feels grounded yet inventive. The signature dish here is the Crispy Edge Pancakes—a play on textures where the batter caramelizes into a thin, delicate crunch that gives way to a fluffy, buttery center. Pair that with their house-made linguiça or the iconic Kalua pork hash, and you have a plate that defines the modern island brunch. The aromatics of sizzling garlic and fresh herbs drifting from the open kitchen often serve as a better alarm clock than anything on your phone.

Know Before You Go

It is important to manage expectations regarding the space. The dining area is cozy and intimate, which means you will likely be seated in close proximity to your neighbors, and the volume can climb during the mid-morning rush. Parking in this part of town can be a bit of a jigsaw puzzle, so patience is a prerequisite for your meal. Whether you are a resident of the Windward side or just passing through for a surf session, this spot offers a genuine taste of Hawaii’s evolving culinary identity, stripped of the resort-style fluff and served straight on the plate.

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Over Easy - Kailua Restaurant Image
Over Easy - Kailua Restaurant Image
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Over Easy - Kailua Restaurant Image
Over Easy - Kailua Restaurant Image
Over Easy - Kailua Restaurant Image
Over Easy - Kailua Restaurant Image

Location

418 Kuulei Rd, Kailua, Hawaii, 96734-2705

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Reviews

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BETTY RodriguezGoogle Maps

Recently

Our family enjoyed a wonderful brunch at Over Easy. Everything we ordered was delicious!! Very Generous portions at reasonable prices. Great atmosphere and customer service. Good robust coffee! *An order of 2 Pancakes can feed 2 people very easily * I ordered the Mango pancakes they were so good but my Mother-in-law & I should have taken the advice of our wonderful server and shared a plate! I only ate half of the pancakes and my Mother-in-law took her pancakes to go!

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LaurenGoogle Maps

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First time coming to Over Easy, I didn't sleep well the night before so my brain wasn't really working, I ordered a simple breakfast with crispy bacon (✨️crispy✨️), potatoes, scrambled eggs, and toasted sourdough bread. Our table ordered this delicious Ube Cream pancake with coconut and it was SO good. I won't miss an opportunity to return.

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James SimonGoogle Maps

Recently

Great breakfast menu. Large pancakes with a great creamy sauce with blueberries in the middle of the two pancakes. Others in my party loved the pulled pork breakfast potatoes.

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Dan Fields (The Ride Abides)Google Maps

Recently

Our favorite breakfast in Hawaii! Everything tasted fresh and homemade. They agreed to cook our eggs in butter (and not seed oil/margarine/etc) Homemade sausage is delicious! Friendly service and good coffee. Highly recommend!

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Richard ChowGoogle Maps

Recently

Amazing amazing amazing. The food is delicious and so well plated, portions are more than generous, staff are friendly and you can tell they're a family (celebrated one of their birthday's together while we were dining), and again the food is insanely good (someone share with me the coconut pudding recipe used on the ube pancakes please). I come every time I travel to Hawaii and I'll continue to be here.

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Simon WinningtonGoogle Maps

Recently

I popped in here this morning looking for a quick coffee and a simple breakfast. The lovely waitress convinced me to go for the special and I am SO glad she did. I stayed longer than intended because the food was so nice and the atmosphere was top tier. It's a family friendly vibe with some quiet chilled out tunes in the background. Obviously the special was more expensive but in my opinion well worth it. I had the 'Loco Mocco Special', it was on a bed of sticky white rice with a healthy slab of prime rib on top, crispy onions and two sunny side up eggs. The gravy style sauce with it was to die for. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Martha CorthellGoogle Maps

Recently

They have a nice music. A little time of waiting but normal for being in HI. The bud is with Taro, pretty healthy. And yummy. Waitresses are always moving and asking if you need something. Great customer service. I’ll be definitely back.

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Miguel Ramirez Jr.Google Maps

Recently

.. The best breakfast spot in Kailua. The service is top tier, the food is outstanding and the vibes are perfect. This is our go to breakfast spot whenever we’re on the windward side of Oahu.

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MirandaGoogle Maps

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The food was very good. The prices were high but the portions were also massive. I think every person we saw leave had a to go box before we were seated. There was a wait when we were there and it was raining outside. They had a few umbrellas to keep people dry but not much other cover for those waiting for seats. The good news is that the patio was covered pretty well and the staff asked a few time if we were staying dry. For food, my partner got the kalua pig hash and I got the current special, which was beef short rib in Japanese curry. Both were very tasty. The server was also very nice and had good recommendations.

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Cesar LopezGoogle Maps

Recently

During our stay, we dined at Over Easy and it ended up being the best meal of our entire trip. The service was quick, the food came out fast, and every dish was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. We were seated much sooner than expected, which was a pleasant surprise given how popular the restaurant is. The overall experience was excellent, and I would highly recommend Over Easy to anyone visiting the area for the first time. It’s absolutely worth the stop.

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Yes! Over Easy offers a variety of vegan-friendly and gluten-free dishes. Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate you.

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