Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Beer/Wine
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. American diner and lounge run by indie musicians. Offers a vegan choice for every menu item; breakfast all day. Reported closed, Nov 2020.
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45 Reviews
First Review by scarletp5
lotustummy
Points +1184
so so good!! - Edit
I had the BBQ "chicken" sandwich and can't say enough about how outrageously good it was! I am not a huge fan of fake meat, but this sandwich was so good, the sauce so so good, fries delicious and organic beers to go with it - mmmm! The atmosphere was funky and chill. Better yet - my friend, a Honolulu resident, had eaten there a tonne of times and didn't know you could eat vegan and veg and NoW she can get all her favs from there even healthier for the planet! Loved it!!
Read morePros: great sauce, delicious healthy down home food, nice atmosphere and music
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Earthy27
Points +172
Staff did not know about dairy in milk shake flavors - Edit
Great wings! You can also buy them in the freezer of Down to earth if you want to make them at home and at the bulk sales vegetarian distributor.
Read moreSome of the flavors for their shakes have dairy like malt and carmel and are still sold as vegan when a non-dairy ice cream is used. Not all staff is aware of menu ingredients. This is a common complaint at this restaurant. Otherwise the food is good here.
Pros: Good food, Lots of vegan options
Cons: Staffs lack of knowledge about ingredients
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IrisCredo
Points +74
Great vibe, staff and all dessert options are vegan - Edit
Really felt welcome here by the staff, and although it is not an all-veg restaurant, they had plenty of vegan replacement options for their burgers, platters and all dessert options were vegan. My husband and I ended up going out of our way to go to Downbeat three times during the week we were visiting (and we were staying in Waikiki, so we did have to go a little out of our way to get there). Great vibe and nighttime entertainment and karaoke too!
Read morePros: Tasty vegan options, All desserts were vegan, Super friendly and helpful staff
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KrishnaCurry
Points +114
Vegan junk food - Edit
Great vegan breakfast menu and full bar. Jaime was an excellent host/bar tender. Really fun atmosphere and close to other fun bars in Chinatown
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irplonk96
Points +2604
Skimpy with portions and poor service - Edit
I ordered the pesto tofu scramble with the home fries and the pancakes after I saw a photo of the portion sizes on here. When I got my meal, I was disappointed. I had noticably smaller pancakes (half the size) and less of each of the other items. Considering the price had also gone up by $3 since that photo was posted, I feel a little ripped off. If you are going to go up in price, you shouldn't also go down in quantity. Everything was good in taste, but I don't feel as though the price was fair for what I got. I was considering ordering dessert, but I would hate to get it and it be half the size I was expecting.
Read moreAlso, the service was lacking. After ordering, I noticed that I didn't have any water. I looked around at the other tables, and they also didn't have water. After a while, he brought water to one of the tables, so I thought for sure he would fix his mistake and bring water to me and the other tables, but he didn't. I ended up having to ask for water. So strange. That's like waitering 101.
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Skimpy portions, lazy service
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JustVegan937
Points +167
Comfort food - Edit
We had shakes and fried foods prepared vegan.
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kecors01
Points +120
Just ok - Edit
Lots of vegan options but seem to be regularly out of the options. First time we went they were out of wings, second time out of ice cream. The reuban I ordered was super greasy. The wings were really good though. Worth checking out but not a place I'd be too sad to miss out on going either. If you do go though, make sure to go around the corner to Wing Shaved Ice and Ice Cream for some amazing homemade vegan ice cream.
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Jadediana
Points +2591
Superb Vegan Comfort Food - Edit
We got the vegan volcano fries and a vegan scramble and bacon with pancakes. The fries were definitely the best part! I thought that the scramble was decent, but not very flavorful. I enjoyed the chocolate chip pancakes very much. The fries are definitely worth a go with plenty of flavor and a great appetizer. I’d say try something other than the scramble! There are SOO many options on the menu with vegan desserts offered as well! I’m a big fan of vegan comfort food and this was the best place I’ve found for it.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Decent pricing
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BellaChu
Points +97
Delicious junk food! - Edit
We had the BBQ wings, spicy wings and volcano fries to share between 2 of us - all vegan. Decent sized portions and delicious food! The fries had the most yummy vegan cheese sauce. Most things can be veganised and there’s a few gluten free choices if you ask, although probably not suitable for severe gluten allergies.
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Bird215
Points +241
Great vegan American junk food - Edit
Place offers wings, deserts, burger, nachos, and breakfasts. Almost everything can be made vegan. Good food. Good service.
Read morePros: Expansive menu, Food food, Good service
Cons: Serves carcass, Rough neighborhood , Loud metal music
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ClaudiaMunday
Points +301
If I could put 10 stars I would. - Edit
This place is unreal for vegan options. We came back 3 times during our 1 week stay for drinks, lunch and dinner. Superb.
Read morePros: So many vegan options, Vegan cheese, Vegan bacon
Cons: Sometimes the vibe is strange
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Veggiedancer
Points +212
Great for vegetarians and omnivores - Edit
This is a fantastic place to go as a vegetarian with non-veg friends! They have all the traditional Hawaiian diner foods in both veg and non-veg options. My friend I was there with didn’t even get the meat so we could share more things and he loved everything.
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rageofdiscipline
Points +102
Incredible BBQ wings! - Edit
Service was friendly and attentive. We ordered the vegan bbq wings which were incredible! They rivalled Red Bamboo in New York and that's saying something.
Read moreWe got two sandwiches to share and one portion of curly fries (which was ginormous). Both were delicious and the homemade, locally grown, ginger beer as an added bonus! Would definitely recommend a visit.
Pros: lots of vegan options, delicious food, laid back atmosphere
Cons: none.
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Chella
Points +184
Great vegan options! - Edit
Decided to stop in here for lunch and was not disappointed. I’m obsessed with anything buffalo, so I got the buffalo vegan chicken sandwich with Cajun fries. It was amazing! You can veganize most of the menu. The restaurant has a cool vibe to it. They also have a great selection of beers too. Great place for vegans and omnivores!
Read morePros: Lots of options
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VeganDietGuy
Points +189
Lots of vegan options and open later than anywhere else! - Edit
I've been here a couple times in the past. I like their vegan buffalo "chicken" wings and fries, but rarely eat junk food. However, last week I found myself downtown late and had a plate with orange "chicken" salad, and brown rice. My friend had the vegan Loco Moco with brown rice. Both plates were very generous and quite good. There were lots of other items I'd like to try. We were happy to find it open at 10:30 on a weeknight. although we were the last order (closing time varies depending on the customer traffic).
Read morePros: Many vegan options on menu, Open late, Friendly service
Cons: Parking space can be difficult to find, Air conditioning is cold (bring a sweater)
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BigGameJames
Points +20
Vegan options galore! Yummy! - Edit
Nice diner style restaurant with hip decor. Menu offers breakfast and lunch type items that are sure to satisfy Omni’s and vegans alike. Wife had the vegan citrus ribs and they were delicious. I had a vegan chicken pesto sandwich and it was amazing. Also, we had vegan milkshakes (my wife strawberry and I caramel) and they were the best vegan shakes ever! Made from a local vegan ice cream and soy milk and even our Omni father who had a vegan strawberry one himself thought it was amazing. Great vegan spot where most item menus seem to be able to be veganized. Highly recommended.
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lindsgirl05
Points +101
Decent vegan food - Edit
This place is a good option if you are eating with non vegans. Chill atmosphere and it seems like most of their menu can be made vegan. I had a breakfast plate with tofu scramble, brown rice, vegan sausage, and a half order of vegan French toast. The sausage was pretty good, French toast was great, and tofu scramble wasn’t my favorite. It was a little runny and lots of turmeric.
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TravelingThroughLife1
Points +3221
Great find! - Edit
We came on a Sunday for brunch - the banana coconut waffle was one of the best I ever had! Was sad they were out of vegan ice cream though because I really wanted a shake.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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Bex2017
Points +393
TONS of VEGAN choices!!!! - Edit
This place is amazing! Almost everything on the menu has a vegan option! We had the bbq “chicken wings” and nachos...Amazing!! Then we tried the burgers! My 18 year old son said “hands down, best vegan food ever!”
Read moreThe staff was super friendly and helpful!! :)
This is a diner with diner food. This is not for green juices. We had fun finding a hidden gem in Honolulu.
We are going for breakfast tomorrow!!
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EverydayTastiness
Points +2685
good vegan comfort food - Edit
The chi milkshake was great! The vegan western burger was good as well. could have used more bbq sauce. staff was friendly and knew about vegan options and made helpful recommendations.
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Diogenes
Points +76
Not for vegans - Edit
This is not all that veggie frendly. The wait staff didn't appear to welcome vegetarian diners. The few veggie dishes were not well prepared or tasty.
Read moreCons: Not very welcoming
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JessicaHolmes
Points +50
Cruelty-free Comfort Food - Edit
This isn't my favorite place, but it does its job when it comes to getting my 3 year old to eat. He's going through this "picky" phase -- one day he eats three servings of broccoli, and the next day he looks at his plate like he's offended that there even be anything green on his plate! Anyway, he LOVES the vegan hot wings! I've had the vegan BLT and the garlic fries - both really tasty, but I just don't like the price. I don't mind paying for the hot wings because I don't know how to make them or where to buy them! My husband usually gets the chicken and waffles, which he loves.
Read moreIf you're new to a vegan diet, this is a good place to go because you can get something you would normally eat (containing meat, eggs, and/or dairy) but get it all "veganized"! I took my husband here when we were transitioning from the standard American diet.
Pros: Serves alcohol (full bar), Omni, vegetarian, and vegan friendly, Great for picky kids (burgers, fries, shakes, hot
Cons: Pricey for type of food, Mostly comfort (aka junk) food
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VeggieHeather
Points +202
veganize all the things! - Edit
Diner menu, almost everything can be veganized, vegan cheese, vegan Mayo, vegan chili, tofu scrambles, vegan ice cream and milkshakes. I had vegan chili fries, vegan version of pesto eggs which for $10 came with a tofu scramble, vegan bacon, home fries, and two huge pancakes. I did not finish it since I had to save room for the brownie sundae. Pictures of my meal uploaded. This is not health food but on vacation it hits the spot.
Read morePros: comfort food, nearly everything can be veganized, lots of choices
Cons: not very healthy
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DWNPhoto
Points +387
Amazing food for anyone and everyone - Edit
Hey, I like a damn good all vegan place as much as the next guy.. but sometimes I with pain in the you know what friends who can't accept any sacrifice.
Read moreDownbeat doesn't skip... a beat. Yeah, I know.
Really, really good food for your entire group. Their teriyaki vegan burger, buffalo "chicken" burger, and vegan strawberry shake were all amazing. Don't know when we will be back to Honolulu, but I can't WAIT to try their "chicken" and waffles, or "chicken" sandwich.
Great place, good prices, friendly staff. What else do you want people?! :)
Pros: Great selection of food, Fair price, Fast staff with good recommendations
Cons: Eh, still serves meat.
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vegetariangirl
Points +2351
our fave place in Honolulu - Edit
We ate here once a day! Easy access from Waikiki as the bus drops you right out front. Basically every dish has a vegan option, vegan cheeze, mayo, dressings, proteins etc. Loved the burgers, BBQ "faux chikin" sandwich, great chikin and waffles on weekend brunch. Nice vibe and lovely staff. They even have vegan desserts!
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TiffanyGougeon
Points +44
BEST VEGAN FOOD IN HONOLULU - Edit
Come here if you're vegan, you won't regret it! This is the real deal. Nice atmosphere & the bus takes you right to it! Amazing, amazing food and decent prices for Hawaii! The entire menu can be veganized! From cheese to bacon! You got it! :)
Read morePros: entire menu can be made vegan
Cons: nothing!
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Amiressy
Points +290
just awesome. - Edit
I was blown away by this place. Everything on the menu could be made vegan and I mean proper not just take out the cheese and mayo. I mean vegan cheese and vegan mayo. The service was great. The food was so tasty.
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