Tip Top Motel, Cafe, And Bakery
3173 Akahi St, Lihue, HI
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a humble motel on Kauai's main island, this local institution buzzes with efficiency and genuine aloha, serving up island favorites like oxtail soup and macadamia nut pancakes at prices that feel like a gift. The spacious, no-frills dining room fills with regulars because the food is honest and delicious, the service moves with practiced speed, and everything arrives hot and satisfying, whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely breakfast. It's the kind of place where locals steer visitors, where parking gets tight because word has gotten out, and where a full meal won't break the bank.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The Cafe serves a wonderful breakfast! Service is fast, the mac nut pancakes are great! It's not much to look at from the outside, but filled with locals because it's really good food a a fair price.
Spacious place, but still buzzing with life. Service was prompt and the food was out fast. My only complaint was the generic hash browns. They used to make it shredded in the griddle and I would have liked that more.
Cafe is a local spot that runs at peak efficiency. Oxtail soup seems to be the favorite, but I didnt have the appetite so I got a deluxe cheeseburger for $8. Even after tax and tip out the door, this burger was a value competitor with in n out. It was that good.
My review is based on the café, not the motel. I was recommended this cafe by a local. The food and service here is excellent! On my first visit I ordered the Roast Pork plate (which I forgot to take a picture) and enjoyed the meal so much that I came back to order the country style chicken (picture attached) plate to go, and it was very delicious! Parking here is challenging if you are not staying at the Motel but the effort to find parking is worth the time!!!
We arrived around 930am, parking lot was near full and difficult to park with multiple deliveries on both sides. Cafe staff were quick to seat us. My wife enjoyed her oxtail soup. I had the beef stew with the meat being tough, sauce was tomato based and local. Plenty of potatoes and carrots. An okay stew. My wife would come back for the oxtail. Me, not sure. It is comfort food but i have had better stews.
Crema Reviews
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