Leilani's Cafe – American
Leilani’s Cafe radiates the soulful warmth of the islands, inviting guests into a space where the comforting aroma of simmering saimin soup and sweet teriyaki glaze fills the air. Vibrant bowls of fresh ahi and strawberry-topped greens offer a bright contrast to hearty plates of hamburger steak and house-style spam musubi, creating a nostalgic, aloha-filled retreat that celebrates the diverse flavors of Hawaii. This neighborhood gem transforms simple ingredients into a coastal escape, where every savory bite feels like a sun-drenched afternoon in the Pacific.
Cass Street +18583611280 https://leilaniscafe.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, kosher, halal, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, low-fat, heart-healthy, plant-based, mediterranean, low-sodium, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, gerd, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, raw-food, tlc, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the excellent pizzas and the comfortable, inviting setting that creates a relaxed atmosphere for a meal out. Celebrated for its attentive and accommodating service, guests highlight the friendly staff who check in regularly to ensure a high-quality experience.
Menu
Da Salads
- House Salad - $9: Chopped mixed greens, shredded cabbage, carrots, honey sesame dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Ahi Salad - $15: Chopped mixed greens, shredded cabbage, carrots, honey sesame dressing, 6 oz of sliced ahi tuna. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Teriyaki Chicken Salad - $12.5: Egg noodles, diced teriyaki chicken, Portuguese sausage, cabbage, green onions, carrots, spinach, sriracha. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Strawberry Chicken Salad - $14: Chopped mixed greens, shredded cabbage, carrots, honey sesame dressing, teriyaki chicken, and strawberries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
PB Favorites
- Hilo - $16: Hamburger patty, gravy, spicy rice, 2 eggs (over medium). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jr. Boy - $16: French toast, sweet Hawaiian bread, fruit, coconut maple syrup, powdered sugar, scrambled eggs, Portuguese sausage, rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hamburger Steak - $16: Beef patty, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and spinach topped with beef gravy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- My Kalani - $15: Kalua pork, rice, 2 eggs (over medium), Portuguese sausage, mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spam Musubi Leilani’s Style - $8: Spam, egg, rice, furikake, wrapped in nori, spicy mayo dipping sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Saimin Soups
- Original Saimin Soup - $11: Egg noodles, diced spam, green onions. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Veggie Saimin - $10.75: Egg noodles, cabbage, carrots, green onion, spinach. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Flo’s Saimin - $14.75: Egg noodles, diced teriyaki chicken, Portuguese sausage, cabbage, green onions, carrots, spinach, sriracha. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Da Bagels
- Da Original Bagel - $12: Breakfast sausage, 1 egg, tomato, aioli sauce, melted cheddar/jack cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ristin Bagel - $12: Portuguese sausage, 1 egg, tomato, aioli sauce, melted cheddar/jack cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegetarian Bagel - $12: Sautéed mushrooms, 1 egg, tomato, aioli sauce, melted cheddar/jack cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel - $13: Bacon, egg, melted cheddar/jack cheese, Sweet Leilani sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kona Bagel - $12: Ham, pineapple, 1 egg, melted cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spam on Da Bagel - $12: Spam, 1 egg, melted cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Da Spicy Pork Bagel - $10.75: Kalua pork, 1 egg, tomato, aioli sauce, melted cheddar/jack cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- B.L.T. Bagel - $13: Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, scoop of mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Keiki Bagel - $7: Peanut butter, sliced banana, honey, served open face. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Da Cold Veggie Bagel - $8: Cream cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon pepper, served open face. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Da Breakfast
- French Toast - $11: Sweet Hawaiian bread, fruit, coconut syrup, and powdered sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ono Kalua - $14: Kalua pork, rice, 2 eggs (over medium). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sam Spam - $13: Spam, 2 eggs (over medium/rice). Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Loco Moco - $12.5: Hamburger patty, gravy, rice, 2 eggs (over medium), green onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Rice - $15: Portuguese sausage, green onions, carrots, topped with egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- John Boy - $14: Teriyaki chicken, 2 scrambled eggs, season fruit. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hot Oatmeal - $7.75: Brown sugar and mixed fruit. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Acai Bowl - $12.5: Acai, granola, fruit, honey. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Da Omelettes
- Local Boy Omelette - $14: 5 slices of Portuguese sausage, 2 eggs, cheddar, jack cheese, 2 scoops of rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sweet Leilani Omelette - $14: Sauteed mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, drizzle of sweet lei aioli, 2 eggs, cheddar, jack cheese, 2 scoops of rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bacon & Eggs Omelette - $14: Applewood bacon, two eggs your way, cheddar, jack cheese, 2 scoops of rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kanaka Omelette - $13: Beef chili with beans, green onions, tomatoes, 2 eggs, cheddar, jack cheese, 2 scoops of rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Da Teri Omelette - $14: Teriyaki chicken, mushroom, green onions, carrots, shredded cabbage, 2 eggs, cheddar, jack cheese, 2 scoops of rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Da Plate Lunch
- Teri Plate - $14.75: Marinated and grilled chicken, bed of shredded cabbage, 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Plate - $15: Grilled beef, bed of shredded cabbage, 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Aloha Plate - $15.75: Terriyaki chicken, kalua pork or beef, 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 1/2 Chicken, 1/2 Beef Plate - $14.75: Marinated and grilled chicken/beef, 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Leeroy’s Spicy Chicken - $15: Grilled chicken tossed in a spicy Leeroy sauce, 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Chicken Plate - $15: Marinated and grilled chicken (spicy), 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Yakisoba - $15: Stir fry egg noodles, diced teriyaki chicken, cabbage, carrots, green onions, scoop of rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Hamburger Steak Plate - $16: Beef patty, sweet onions, mushrooms, beef gravy, 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of mac salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Lau Lau - $19: Served with chicken, macaroni salad, poke, and rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Da Quesadillas
- Ultimate Veggie Quesadilla - $13: Mushroom, carrots, green onions, shredded cabbage, baby spinach, tomatoes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Da Breakfast Queso - $14: Bacon, scrambled egg, spinach, tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Keiki Cheese Quesadilla - $10: Just cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Hawaiian Queso - $14: Kalua pork, shredded cabbage, green onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Reggy’s Queso - $14: Diced teriyaki chicken, mushroom, shredded cabbage, green onions, carrots, tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Da Ocean
- Seared Ahi - $15: Seared & served raw, bed of cabbage, rice, mac salad, green salad. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Poke - $15: Diced raw ahi seasoned with sesame oil, shoyu, and salt, rice, green salad, and mac salad traditional Hawaiian style. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Da Fried Rice
- Spam Fried Rice - $15: Spam, carrots, green onion, cabbage, spinach, 2 scrambled eggs mixed in. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Teri Fried Rice - $15: Teriyaki chicken, carrots, green onions, cabbage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Spicy Fried Rice - $15: Portuguese sausage, carrots, green onions, and special seasonings. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kimchi Fried Rice - $15: Kimchi, cabbage, carrots, green onions, 2 eggs (over medium), furikake. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- Manapua - $5.75: A sweet bun filled with pork. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Side Bacon - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side Sausage - Portuguese - $4.5: 4 pieces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida
- Side Mac Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cup of Chili - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
- Side Teriyaki Chicken - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fruit - $4.25: Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Side Egg - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Side Spam - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Scoop of Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Strawberry Smoothie - $6.25
- Mango Smoothie - $6.25
- Pina Colada Smoothie - $6.25
- Acai Smoothie - $7
- Jane Jungle Juice - $7
- Ikaika House Coffee (Strong Roast) - $3.5
- Kauai House Coffee (Medium Roast) - $3.5
- Trina Bean (Caramel) Espresso - $6.25
- Makua Mocha - $6.25
- White Mocha - $6.25
- Haupia (Coconut) Espresso - $5.5
- Lia Haupia - $6.25
- Macadamia Nut Espresso - $5.5
- Cinnamon Espresso - $5.5
- Amaretto Espresso - $5.5
- Spice Chai - $5.5
- Latte - $5
- Vanilla Latte - $5.5
- Maka Opener - $4.5: Shots & coffee.
- Americano - $3.5: Decaf available.
- Molokai Mocha (Iced Blended) - $6.25
- Caramel Dream (Iced Blended) - $6.25
- Chocolate Haupia (Iced Blended) - $6.25
- Cinn-a-Nut (Iced Blended) - $6.25
- Iced Tea - $4
- Mango Black Tea - $4.5
- Arnold Palmer - $4.5
- Orange Juice - $4.5
- Lemonade - $4.5
- Dragonfruit Lemonade - $5.25