Guieb Cafe — Restaurant in Oʻahu

Today was the first time in a year that we came back to Guieb and I hate to say it, but we were greatly disappointed. When Guieb was first in Kalihi, this place was AMAZING...quality local grinds with the restaurant's own twist on flavor. The quality of food that we got today was definitely not what Guieb used to be.

Today we ordered takeout from the Aiea location...ube mascarpone pancakes and poi mochi waffles with chicken. Let me start out by saying that both dishes were terrible. The ube pancakes were overcooked and dry. After eating a couple of bites, it was decided that the pancakes were unbearable to eat so we gave it to our dogs...the dogs sniffed it and walked away. As for the chicken and poi mochi waffles...the chicken was excellent - crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The poi mochi waffles are another story. It was burnt and didn't have a mochi texture which made me think...did the staff screw up and give me regular waffles? After thoroughly dissecting the waffle, my husband and I saw little flakes of light purple in waffle which made us determine that what was in front of us was indeed a poi mochi waffle. Served with the waffle was a very watery (not at all creamy) and bland coconut syrup. I remember the coconut syrup back in the day used to be thick and creamy.

Bottom line, I will not be coming back here or recommending this place to anyone. Just like other places that expands its business to multiple locations, it seems like this restaurant is cutting corners and the quality of its food has gone down big time.

To Guieb Cafe, can I get my $40 back for my terrible breakfast? I'm so...

Ordered a plain waffle with fruit through Uber Eats, anticipating a delightful breakfast experience. The delivery process was seamless, and my package arrived with evident care. Excitement turned to disappointment as I bit into the waffle, finding it unexpectedly dry, despite my hopes that syrup and butter would enhance its texture. The minimal fruit portion added another layer of letdown; a solitary sour strawberry hardly fulfilled the expectation of a fruit-topped waffle. The contrast between the promising presentation and the underwhelming taste left me questioning the overall quality of the meal. While the convenience of delivery is appreciated, the lackluster execution of the dish highlights the importance of maintaining the expected standard, even in the realm of online food orders. In the end, what seemed like a convenient breakfast option ended up being a reminder that appearances can be deceiving, and the true test lies in the taste delivered to the...

So let me tell you, how fantastic and amazing this experience was coming to this cafe. Right now I’m visiting my family from Florida and this has been the first time I’ve come across this GEM. Our server was Marjorie, just coming in, she greeted us as if we were family coming in for lunch at the table of her home. We ordered the da best of bites; which included crab cake benedict, wagyu loco moco, and ube mascarpone pancakes. It was truly “Chefs Kiss”!!!!! My entree was my favorite comfort food from childhood, garlic fried rice, longanisa, and eggs and let’s not forget lechon kawali. If I had all the emojis to show how much we truly enjoyed ourselves, I would. Also having ABBA music playing in the background was also the cherry on top of a 4 layer cake. We will definitely be back, I’m already counting the days because my days are literally numbered, for I leave the island next Friday. An unforgettable, simple, comforting, and genuine experience. Please don’t pass...