Nola Cafe

Name: Nola Cafe
Address: 3040 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96816
Telephone: (808) 737-0540
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (5)

$30 and under

Cajun

3040 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

Located in the heart of Kaimuki, Nola Café brings the bold flavors of Louisiana to Honolulu. We specialize in authentic Southern-style dishes, freshly made beignets, and handcrafted specialty coffee. Whether you're craving a taste of New Orleans or looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a cozy brunch, we’ve got you covered.

Reserve your table today and let us serve you a little Southern hospitality, right here in Hawaii!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cajun, Café, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 737-0540
Website
http://www.nolacafehnl.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3040 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Cross street
On the corner of Wai'alae Ave and St Louis Dr
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus stop right in front of Nola Cafe- TheBus 13 and 14
Additional
Cafe, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

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5 Reviews

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LATONYA
Hawaii2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Southern Comfort in the Heart of Honolulu – Nola Café Review Walking into Nola Café in downtown Honolulu was like stepping into a slice of the South. The entryway and architecture immediately gave off that unmistakable New Orleans vibe — something I recognized and deeply connected with as a native of the Gulfport, Mississippi and Louisiana region. The aesthetics reminded me of the homes and soulful charm that line the streets of New Orleans. It was Mother’s Day, so the line was understandably long, and while the restaurant hadn’t quite anticipated the size of the crowd, the staff handled it with grace. They remained warm, welcoming, and worked efficiently to seat everyone. That southern hospitality was alive and well! As for the food — flavorful and satisfying. We tried the shrimp étouffée, shrimp casserole, and the shrimp po’boy (tip: ask for extra shrimp on the po’boy for that perfect bite). The gumbo had good flavor, though the roux could’ve been thicker; it leaned more toward chicken and rice than the rich, hearty gumbo I’m used to. Still, it was tasty. The only other suggestion: taller tables would be more comfortable for taller guests. But beyond that, everything else — the ambiance, the people, and the food — delivered a soulful experience. Final Thoughts: Great spot with a lot of heart. I’ll definitely be back. Nola Café brought a little piece of home to Hawaii, and I’m here for it. The Mothers’ Day Crew 💕💕
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Charles VIP
Hawaii85 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Reasonable prices. We’re from New Orleans, and it tasted just like home!
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Timothy VIP
Hawaii16 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our food was very tasty. Glad we tried Nola Cafe.
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Karineh VIP
Utah3 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Brought some visiting friends here on Fat Tuesday. Beignets were not great, cold and a little stale. The worst was the service, though. After I gave a healthy tip, we sat down to a grungy tabletop. I went back to the counter and asked if our tabletop could be wiped. The young woman at the counter gave me a wet cloth to wipe it myself. Anyway, I went and wiped the table, then one of my guests said, “look at the cloth!” It was black with (presumably) road dust from outside. When I went back and showed it to the employee, she said, “we wipe the tables every day, but road dust still comes in” Daily! This is a restaurant, with customers using the tables, one after another, all day, and road dust gathering from outside, they wipe the tables…daily. I tried to give the benefit of the doubt, that maybe she used “every day” as a figure of speech, but we were there for an hour and a half, and not once did anyone come out and wipe any of the tables.
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Amber
Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the strawberry beignets, prosciutto, and breakfast Sammy's. All were very good! The 4 beignets were a very good portion; my daughter could only eat two. Great coffee.
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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

3040 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

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Additional information

Cross street
On the corner of Wai'alae Ave and St Louis Dr
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cajun, Café, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus stop right in front of Nola Cafe- TheBus 13 and 14
Additional
Cafe, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.nolacafehnl.com/
Phone number
(808) 737-0540

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