Eggs 'n Things

My husband and I went visited (their new location, 343 Saratoga Rd, not 1911 Kalakaua) their new location, after going to there old location any time we were in Hawaii.  We were really pleased to find, that they had the same menu and the exact same prices!  The new location is a two story building, that feels like old Hawaii, they even have these great historical pictures of Hawaii throughout the restaurant.  

This location has a more open air feel.  We actually went twice so far... once we waited with the mobs of people waiting to get in in the morning, but then we found out they just opened for dinner, from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, so last night we went in the evening.  That's one thing great about this new location, it is much closer to the heart of Waikiki, so it was only a 10 minute walk from our hotel (Royal Hawaiian).  In the evening, there was no wait, and it had a great relaxed feel.  Nothing like having breakfast for dinner (only on vacation)!  

I would suggest trying to go in the evenings, if you need somewhere to eat that's filling, delicious, and economical.  I think this won't be a well kept secret for long... I don't think many people know they don't have to wait in the morning lines, they can come back at night and just really enjoy the atmosphere.  

My husband fell in love with the Ahi and Eggs, so I'm sure we'll have to come back at least one more time before we go home.  

When nothing other than breakfast will curb your cravings, Eggs and Things is the place to go.  After being seated, menus mounted on wood are passed around the tables.  (Full Japanese menus are available on the back sides of each menu).  The menu begins, naturally, with 'eggs' any style are served with your breakfast meat of choice and a side of  pancakes, rice, or potatoes, starting at $8.50.  Any of their flavored pancakes, such as chocolate chip (my personal favorite) can be substituted for the traditional buttermilk at an additional cost.  Rounding out the 'eggs' are their three egg omelets, also served with your choice of rice, potatoes, or pancakes.
Now onto the 'things'. Pineapple whip pancakes offer up something with a local flair, for $9.95.  Blueberry and banana pancakes are also available for those seeking more traditional style pancakes, while those with a more exotic palette will appreciate the variety of syrups offered at each table.  Coconut, boysenberry, and maple syrup are nice complements to a stack of their warm, soft, buttermilk pancakes, which are "so light [they] have to weigh them down with fresh whipped butter and powdered sugar to keep them from floating", as per their menu.  
Crepe suzettes with various fruit fillings and fresh waffles are also available, ranging from $6.75-$10.25, and traditional Hawaiian sides, such as vienna sausage and spam are available a la carte.  
The ambiance is very homey, despite its buzzing clientele, who are generally a mix of Japanese tourists, night owls, and weary travelers, making this a great spot to just sit and people watch.  The service tends to be a bit slow, but the food is always well worth the wait.  Just grab a seat at the high top counter and watch the servers navigate through the crowds of people in their full body, ruffled aprons.  Overall, a great late night spot, especially when only a short stack will do.  

Eggs 'n Things is open daily, from 11pm until 2pm.
Keiki Menu also available

never empty is correct - we waited quite a bit out in the rain, but the packed tables reassured us that it was worth the wait. if you like sweet breakfasts, get the pancakes! the banana macadamia pancakes were AMAZING. melt in your mouth, tons of fruit and a tower of whipped cream. menus come in english and japanese.