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| - It's early Monday morning and the fiancé and I are still tired yet hungry from the weekends activities. Breakfast naturally comes to mind. The fiancé immediately searches yelp for a few recommendations when he comes across "Cinammon's". You mean, Hawaii's own Cinnamons? I couldn't believe it, so without hesitation, off to Cinnamons we go.
We entered the establishment across from Trader Joe's, and it was pleasant with an Aloha vibe. The hostess immediately seated us with a smile and asked if were locals, since I assume there are many out of town visitors. I'm surprised to see it isn't busy, but then again it is Monday and it is back to school (something I don't mind as much).
We are handed the menu as I order their Kona coffee. I notice the menu isn't obnoxiously long with pages of food. I prefer a short menu since I know the back of house usually focuses on flavor and presentation, not to mention timeliness when the menu isn't as extravagant.
How can I choose from all the yummyness? So we decided on:
1. Short stack of guava pancakes
2. Short stack of pistachio cream pancakes
3. Full order of Kalua pig eggs Benedict with tots
4. A side of kimchi fried rice.
Let's review!!!
1. The guava pancakes had a nice presentation with guava sauce slathered and a generous dollop of whip cream to top it off. The pancakes were moist and fluffy and the guava sauce complimented it nicely with a sweet and tart kick. Delicious! Just make sure to have a glass of milk or coffee near by since the pancakes will definitely choke you with goodness!
2. The pistachio cream pancakes were unique and just as delicious. These were moister than the guava 'cakes since it looks like the pistachio flavor was infused in the actual pancakes and again drizzled over the top with cream and a generous sprinkle of pistachios. WOW!!! These are a party in your mouth, but don't forget to sip on some coffee with each bite to help you swallow!!!
3. A full order of the kalua eggs Benedict is two benedicts instead of 1. I recommend the full order since these are irresistible. The kalua pig itself is super tender and moist (I love that word) and slightly salty. A great combination with eggs and their creamy hollandaise sauce. The eggs were poached perfectly with a nice runny yolk to add additional creaminess to coat your mouth. The side of tots were probably one of my favorites I've had in a while. They were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and mixed with a lovely sauté of peppers and onions. Great compliment to the dish as it adds texture to the soft tenderness of the pork.
4. The kimchi fried rice is a burst of flavor in your mouth. A bit salty and tart from the kimchi is a tasty flavor profile that would probably taste best with sunny side up eggs and a protein of choice. Accompany the rice however you choose, it is delectable regardless!
***extra.... the Kona coffee had a sweet roasted aroma and tasted even better. Smooth finish and served in a to go cup, which I didn't mind since I sipped on it almost all day. It was, however, slightly pricey at almost $5!!!!
Cinnamon's is a breakfast joint I'll be revisiting soon, since there are tons of other options I'd love to try. It is a quaint, clean, and friendly environment, prompt service, and an overall comfortable ambiance. Our total came out to about $36 before tip, just about $18 pp, not the cheapest, but definitely affordable if you're looking at it in a quality perspective. We ended up with leftovers, but if you love "super sized" meals, you may want to order more dishes. I can't wait to see more Cinnamon's pop up through out the rest of the valley, making it a staple on the 9th island.
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