Rocky's Coffee Shop — Restaurant in Hawaii

One lazy weekend my family and I decided to come out to have some breakfast. After everyone and their mother telling me we had to try Rocky's, we finally made it out there to give it a go. We got there about 0745 on a Saturday morning, and there was one family waiting outside. They were kind enough to tell me to make sure I put my name on the waiting list (located right inside the door on the wall) in case someone came after us. We waited outside for about 15 mins until we were seated.

The place seemed clean and the staff seemed really friendly. Our server was very helpful and nice and was definitely on it with our drink refills. She even brought my juice with a covered top so that I could share with my little man.

I decided to get their famous fried rice omelet. It was huge! I think there were at least 2 huge scoops of fried rice in it. All it really is is egg encasing a load of fried rice, but it is delicious! My husband got the Rocky's special, which is egg with Portuguese sausage in it and tater tots. I didn't think it was going to be anything great, but those eggs were delicious! I was surprised that it had a lot of flavor! My husband also got the biscuits and gravy, being the southerner that he is. I thought the biscuit was a nice thick cake-like consistency and the gravy was ok, but nothing like my husband's gravy. Still... it was yum!

We got the 3 plates a soda, and a guava juice for $19.50! What?! Where can you a lot of great tasting food, drinks, and great customer service for less than $20? Nowhere really... except Rocky's! I am definitely a fan now! They beat out all the other breakfast places we used to like!

My family and I will most definitely be back again! Remember to bring cash and...

This was our first time here and it's very confusing when you get in so let me let you know what to do. This really is a hole in the wall, mom & pop shop. You have all of the Aunties doing the work with cooking and as wait staff and cashiering.

When you first go in through the front door you'll see it's not very big at all. If there are people waiting outside, that's an indication that there's a wait to get a seat. If there's nobody waiting outside, look around the place and see if you can spot any empty booth tables to your right or seats at the counter by the grill on your left. If there's a spot, feel free to take it--if there's not and you are still facing in towards the register there is a clipboard hanging on the wall (right next to the door) to your left. It'll ask for a name and how many people. After you write your stuff you go and wait outside.

If you're wondering if this place is worth the wait I would say the many people who frequent this place would most definitely say it is. The portions are good. The food is made to order and yes, this 'home cooked' meal was delicious. The Aunties or 'Titas' are very sweet and they have regulars that come by every day.

I got the biscuits with gravy and my husband got a loco moco. We got an order of rice and spam for our littlest one. We all really enjoyed our food and their orange juice was super refreshing. The price is really good for what you get.

Lastly all I really want to say is have patience for the ladies working very hard to cook food and serve the crowds. Yes, the wait can be long but I like to take the time to look around and see all of the history on their walls and enjoy the...

OMG I Love Rocky's!!! The fried rice omelet is to die for. Pair that with a short stack of banana pancakes for breakfast and you are in a food coma till noon. But loving every minute of it. I went to Rocky's when it was next door. I loved looking at the little scraps of notes near the register, the checklist near the take out window, the bar stools. The new place is a little bigger, and the people, food and atmosphere is still fantastic. This is one of those family institutions that needs to keep going. It makes you feel at home, it makes you happy just being there. Oh, and if you have a few minutes after your meal, go wander through the fish market and shops next door at the Waipahu Festival...