After a few too many 5 star breakfasts it was time to visit
the famous and very popular "Hawaiian Style Cafe."
I'm pretty sure every tourist that asks a local where
the best breakfast is served is told to eat here.
So on one of those "precious and idyllic" Big Island mornings
we hopped in our rental car and headed
Northeast on highway 19 to Waimea.
OK, I'll admit I was feeling a little car sick
because I hadn't eaten breakfast,
so of course I couldn't wait to take in the local flavor....
If you know me you know I truly enjoy
searching out and eating
at local dives as much as any well-traveled tourist.
I knew we were headed for a cafe that is one of those rare finds
and the size of the meals were going to be huge,
no exaggeration!
Just the way we Americans like things, right?
OK, but what about ambiance and presentation....
forget about it!
The Big Island Revealed Book
(the bible for the Hawaiian traveler) says...
"Looks like a dive on the outside,
then again looks like a dive on the inside" they also say...
"Probably the best deal on the island
when it comes to quantity and heartiness"
As you can see they are correct!
My husband's meal arrived first and it was perfect,
just the way my big guy likes it!
His massive omelet was oozing with sausage, bacon, ham
and who knows what else.
It was served with crispy hash browns and a
mammoth stack of pancakes.
Me, I had to wait a while longer ......
Finally it arrives. My plate was heaping with a mound of
extra crispy bacon and a massive amount of hash browns
but this means nothing to me
because I can't eat my over easy eggs with out my toast!
I just wanted my toast....
Yes, I admit I am a bit of a foodie so...
"That's all I'm going to say about that" !!!
All in all if you are ever in Waimea
and really want to experience local flavor,
The Hawaiian Style Cafe is for you.
Stop in, sit down and talkstory with the locals.
But come hungry!
"Please let me know if you have been here or are planning on it in the future,
I would love to read your thoughts and comments!"
Mahalo,
Jill
Just think these two best friends live on one of the most Beautiful Tropical Islands in the world and they get to play fetch in that Big Blue Ocean when ever they feel the urge. If you live on Kauai and know these two,
Lobby only someone from the 1960's could dream up!
I kind of freaked out when I entered the hotel.
It's filled with TIKI-TACKI everything!
This resort definetly reflecks a by gone era.
This tiki hangs at "Don the Beach Comber Bar"
it's famous for excellent Mai Tai's.
A must-have when at Don's!
There's a tiki feast for the eye around every corner.
What a beautiful location!
The resort really does sit oceanfront on Kailua Bay Kona.
What a view!
It's a retro relic and I loved every inch of this old place!
Let's hope the Royal Kona Resort keeps it's TIKI-TACKI decor forever!
This is the window seat in my home office.
Hello cute little wooden Honu!
It's so fun for me to surround myself with my collection of vintage vases.
Tiny, little "Weil ware" cup and saucer,
ahhhh......
Awesome old "Shawnee" vase, one of my favorites.
I love this vintage liqueur jar dated "1961". (Thanks Michelle!)
This is a such a great book about Hawaiian houses!
It is titled "Hawaiian Houses Now".
Check it out if you are into homes on the Islands.
It's filled with wonderful photos. 
Thought I would start my first Beach Girl blog with this photo I snapped at the Grand Hyatt on Kauai.
