Specializing in brunch classics with innovative twists, celebrity Chef Lee Ann Wong has made a mark with her fun, playful approach to cooking and emphasis on using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. Her wildly popular restaurant, Koko Head Café, has become a beacon to brunch lovers and has served over one million diners since its founding in 2014. One popular item is the Cornflake French Toast, which features two thick slabs of sweet bread crusted in cornflakes served alongside billionaire’s bacon and topped with Frosted Flake gelato and black pepper maple syrup. 

For those wanting something savory, a great option is the Koko Moco, which features a local beef patty, savory mushroom gravy, sunny side up egg, and tempura kimchi atop crispy garlic rice. Classic French omelettes, ricotta pancakes, freshly baked goods, and dumplings of the day are other delights guests can expect at this island-style brunch house. Paired with your brunch, you can choose from freshly made brunch cocktails, draft beer, wine, sake, non-alcoholic coolers, juice, coffee, and tea. With everything made from scratch and served in a friendly atmosphere, brunch at Koko Head Café is the right choice for any time of day.

Koko Head Café; 1120 12th Avenue #100, Honolulu; (808) 732-8920; open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; kokoheadcafe.com.