"Saw a review of this place on YouTube and I had to come and try it for myself. To be honest, it did not disappoint. It reminds me of an old diner like style that reminds me of a vintage restaurant. It also reminds me of my family's restaurant back home where most people go for the one special dish. There special dish is their ox tail soup and I can definitely say that it is amazing. Of course this is my opinion, but it has amazing flavor and taste! Would love to bring my family here and most definitely would eat here again. Service was pretty good and the place gets very busy. We had a little wait until we were seated but overall it was worth the wait. Would recommend this place to anyone that would like home style cooked food."

"Finally, back at Kapiolani Coffee Shop located in the Waimalu Shopping Plaza to try the Oxtail Soup XL. They were loaded with oxtail throughout the soup. The broth was clean but rich although it was a tad bit salty for my taste. Oxtails were nice and tender and there were peanuts in broth as well as maybe orange or tangerine rinds with a hint of star anise. It also came with 4 scoops of rice and the shoyu ginger for dipping. Love the atmosphere here. Very Clean place and they also have a takeout counter too. The price might be steep, but it easily feed two people. Definitely did not disappoint and left feeling satisfied. Definitely coming back to this iconic Coffee Shop. Definitely love nostalgia and Kapiolani Coffee Shop has that feel to it. Help support Local Businesses."

"One of my favorite local spot in the island. Serving are big and food made fresh. My wife loved the burger. Lechon kawali never disappoints."

"Ox tail soup was good, chicken katsu was greasy, dining area is dated"

"Classic diner with classic local favorites. We try to stop in every few weeks. Their Loco Moco is one of our go to's with it's home made hamburger patties taste like Auntie made it. Order it with fried rice for a bonus boost. Speaking of, the Fried Rice Omelet is ono too. Plenty parking, black coffee, and friendly service. Please go check them out when can."