The food was divine and totally felt like comfort food. Everything we tried we loved. My only complaint was the tables hadn't been wiped down at all so they were a little dirty from the elements.
Amanda C.
This place is so cute- a bit of a hole in the wall with outdoor seating. It's aligned with the ambiance of PB. The spam musubi is just okay tbh, but my favorite thing to get is the Jr. Boy, which is sooooo good 5/5. The sausage and egg with rice is a delicious small savory thing to eat after having the french toast. The coconut syrup served with the french toast is amazing. I wish I was closer because I want to try out all the other food!
Glynnis K.
Best breakfast experience in north pb. If you love Hawaiian food this is your spot. Great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The porch makes it a great spot to bring your doggie too!
Cathy P.
My boyfriend discovered this spot when we were looking for a simple lunch one day, and this is SUCH a gem!! I got Da Original Bagel. They only had the Jalapeno Cheddar bagel when we went, so I got it with that. It was so good, well balanced, and the breakfast sausage was delicious. We also tried the Pina Colada smoothie, which was soo reasonably priced. And we couldn't leave without trying the My Kalani Plate and Spam Musubi Leilani's Style. The My Kalani Plate is a ton of food for the price, and I love how the spam musubi was cut in like bite sizes. This made it so easy to eat. Service here was great, and love the outdoor dining area. It seriously feels like a spot that came straight out of Hawaii, and I def want to be back to try more things from the menu.
Kelly D.
I haven't really tried a lot of Hawaiian style places so I might not have the best judgment. There's only outdoor seating and there's a lot of flies around because of the food. Got the Jr. boy and it was a good amount of food for the price. Taste wise was nothing special but still good. I would love to come here again to try their other options though!
Katryn V.
Leilani's cafe is such a gem. Located in Pacific Beach, this tiny but mighty place is always packed at whatever time I visit because the food is just that delicious. From classic breakfast favorites like a delicious french toast with a Hawaiian twist, to more traditionally Hawaiian classics like poke, spam musubi's, loco mocos, portugese sausage, malasadas - you name it - nothing disappoints. I've never had a bad plate from here and I've never left here wanting. Their coffees are also delicious which if you like coconut, their haupia flavor is my personal favorite and go-to. Everyone that works here also has such a welcoming attitude and I'm surprised at myself for not leaving a review sooner considering how many years I've come here consecutively. We've even stopped by after my son's baptism and right before his huge birthday party (it was in the same day) because we just couldn't pass up the opportunity to grab some eats before our dayful of festivities. There's also a cute shop right next door which is fun to browse through while waiting for your order, and some seating is available on their outdoor patio.
Tasha Bogden
The last few times they have been out of a lot of things and the dishes are lacking. Sad to see a good place going
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Poke
Karina H.
I come here weekly. Quick, friendly staff, tasty food and drinks. Outside seating only, nice to sit in the sunshine and enjoy. I love you Leilani's
Delaney Accomando
Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, so good!
Sarah B.
Never thought I would like spam so much. The perfect place to grab breakfast or lunch and eat outside (or take to go). Spam Musubi or the poke plate are my go-tos. Great coffee and great vibe over all. I love this place!!!
Loco Moco: bed of white rice, hamburger patty, brown gravy and fried egg on top. Best in San Diego area and as good as what I got in Hawaii.
Alessandria R.
Delicious food, fun patio seating, great location. Love it when you get a taste of the islands here in SD.
D K
I love this place for a local breakfast. Nice people and delicious food at a fair price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Genevieve Toussaint
We loved it so much we went twice on our vacation. The shareable spam rolls were perfect and the taro rolls with pork were so delicious. Cool
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Spam Musubi Leilani’S Style
Victoria M.
The hamburger steak was a perfect rainy day option. It's the best cozy comfort food in pacific beach in my opinion! It's a beef hamburger patty on top of two scoops of white steamed rice, topped with sweet onions, spinach, mushrooms, and gravy!
The food was divine and totally felt like comfort food. Everything we tried we loved. My only complaint was the tables hadn't been wiped down at all so they were a little dirty from the elements.
This place is so cute- a bit of a hole in the wall with outdoor seating. It's aligned with the ambiance of PB. The spam musubi is just okay tbh, but my favorite thing to get is the Jr. Boy, which is sooooo good 5/5. The sausage and egg with rice is a delicious small savory thing to eat after having the french toast. The coconut syrup served with the french toast is amazing. I wish I was closer because I want to try out all the other food!
Best breakfast experience in north pb. If you love Hawaiian food this is your spot. Great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. The porch makes it a great spot to bring your doggie too!
My boyfriend discovered this spot when we were looking for a simple lunch one day, and this is SUCH a gem!! I got Da Original Bagel. They only had the Jalapeno Cheddar bagel when we went, so I got it with that. It was so good, well balanced, and the breakfast sausage was delicious. We also tried the Pina Colada smoothie, which was soo reasonably priced. And we couldn't leave without trying the My Kalani Plate and Spam Musubi Leilani's Style. The My Kalani Plate is a ton of food for the price, and I love how the spam musubi was cut in like bite sizes. This made it so easy to eat. Service here was great, and love the outdoor dining area. It seriously feels like a spot that came straight out of Hawaii, and I def want to be back to try more things from the menu.
I haven't really tried a lot of Hawaiian style places so I might not have the best judgment. There's only outdoor seating and there's a lot of flies around because of the food. Got the Jr. boy and it was a good amount of food for the price. Taste wise was nothing special but still good. I would love to come here again to try their other options though!
Leilani's cafe is such a gem. Located in Pacific Beach, this tiny but mighty place is always packed at whatever time I visit because the food is just that delicious. From classic breakfast favorites like a delicious french toast with a Hawaiian twist, to more traditionally Hawaiian classics like poke, spam musubi's, loco mocos, portugese sausage, malasadas - you name it - nothing disappoints. I've never had a bad plate from here and I've never left here wanting. Their coffees are also delicious which if you like coconut, their haupia flavor is my personal favorite and go-to. Everyone that works here also has such a welcoming attitude and I'm surprised at myself for not leaving a review sooner considering how many years I've come here consecutively. We've even stopped by after my son's baptism and right before his huge birthday party (it was in the same day) because we just couldn't pass up the opportunity to grab some eats before our dayful of festivities. There's also a cute shop right next door which is fun to browse through while waiting for your order, and some seating is available on their outdoor patio.
The last few times they have been out of a lot of things and the dishes are lacking. Sad to see a good place going
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Poke
I come here weekly. Quick, friendly staff, tasty food and drinks. Outside seating only, nice to sit in the sunshine and enjoy. I love you Leilani's
Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, so good!
Never thought I would like spam so much. The perfect place to grab breakfast or lunch and eat outside (or take to go). Spam Musubi or the poke plate are my go-tos. Great coffee and great vibe over all. I love this place!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Loco Moco: bed of white rice, hamburger patty, brown gravy and fried egg on top. Best in San Diego area and as good as what I got in Hawaii.
Delicious food, fun patio seating, great location. Love it when you get a taste of the islands here in SD.
I love this place for a local breakfast. Nice people and delicious food at a fair price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We loved it so much we went twice on our vacation. The shareable spam rolls were perfect and the taro rolls with pork were so delicious. Cool
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Spam Musubi Leilani’S Style
The hamburger steak was a perfect rainy day option. It's the best cozy comfort food in pacific beach in my opinion! It's a beef hamburger patty on top of two scoops of white steamed rice, topped with sweet onions, spinach, mushrooms, and gravy!