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Hawaii (The Big Island) Map: Ken's House of PancakesKen's House of Pancakes Frommer's Recommended

Cuisine American, Local
Hours Daily 24 hr
Address
1730 Kamehameha Ave
Location Hilo
Phone 808/935-8711
Prices Most items under $8
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

The only 24-hour coffee shop on the Big Island, Ken's fulfills basic dining needs simply and efficiently, with a good dose of local color. Lighter servings and a concession toward health-conscious meals and salads have been added to the menu, a clever antidote to the numerous pies available. Omelets, pancakes, French toast made with Portuguese sweet bread, saimin, sandwiches, and soup stream out of the busy kitchen. Other affordable selections include fried chicken, steak, prime rib, and grilled fish. Tuesday is taco night, Wednesday is prime-rib night, Thursday is Hawaiian-plate night, and Sunday is all-you-can-eat-spaghetti night. Very local, very Hilo.

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