GREAT EATS HAWAII: BOGART'S CAFE

Sunday, September 20, 2015

BOGART'S CAFE

3045 MONSARRAT AVE

HONOLULU, HI

808-739-0999

HOURS: Monday thru Friday 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Saturday and Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

www.bogartscafe.webs.com

Japanese tourists and locals flock to Bogart's Cafe in large numbers. This award winning Cafe is known for their Breakfast and Acai Bowls. There are very few tables in the restaurant and no air conditioning. The two tables outside in front are probably the best seats in the house if you can get them. Parking is very limited so you may have to get creative and walk a bit. The Japanese tourists seem to know the place and they b-line it in from Waikiki by foot. We tried the Daily Special Loco Moco with Rib Eye Steak ($14.60). Thinly sliced Rib Eye with Mushrooms, Onions and Port Wine Reduction Sauce. Served with Two Eggs and Two Scoops Rice. The Eggs were cooked to perfection and over easy as requested. My Wife liked the flavor of the meat but said that there was not much of it for $15. I tasted the sauce and it was pretty darn good. The Crab and Avocado Sandwich ($14.60) was delicious. Nice Crab Cake and fresh Avocado on a toasted bun. No complaints but I thought the price as a little high. My Daughter went for the Penne Pasta Pesto with Chicken ($11.70). This was a nice portion of pasta smothered in Pesto Sauce. I tasted it and it was good but pretty basic. Sitting inside Bogart's was unbearable on a 90 degree afternoon. We were lucky to get a table in the corner but after twenty minutes I had to get outside for some fresh air. Enjoyed the people watching at Bogart's. Non stop people going in and out. Even ran into people I know having a cup of coffee. They are regulars at Bogart's and say it is the best place in Honolulu for breakfast.