Kehaulani’s Cafe

38 Admiral Callaghan Ln, Vallejo, CA 94591, United States
+1 707-654-8220
$$$ Hawaiian restaurant
(206 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Kehaulani’s Cafe in Vallejo offers a lively dive into Hawaiian and Filipino comfort food just off the I-80 freeway. This family-owned restaurant combines the casual spirit of aloha with hearty, approachable dishes that make it a solid choice for breakfast, lunch, or brunch—especially if you’re craving familiar island flavors without leaving the Bay Area.

Inside, the atmosphere feels warm and unpretentious, with friendly staff who take time to answer questions and make you feel at home. The space itself carries a relaxed vibe, complemented by background tunes that reflect the cultural mix the menu represents. It’s the kind of spot where local families stop by, visitors unwind after a road trip, and folks celebrate with friends over flavors that evoke Hawaiian comfort food traditions.

The menu mixes classics like the Fried Chicken with Ube Waffles—a rich and playful take on sweet and savory breakfast—and hearty options such as Portuguese Sausage Egg Scramble and Adobo Garlic Fried Rice with fried eggs. Sweet touches like Warm Mini Malasadas with Chocolate Sauce show attention to detail and a nod to island snacks. Portions tend to be generous, fitting for those who want a filling meal that doesn’t feel rushed, especially on slower weekday mornings or weekend brunches.

Kehaulani’s vibe suits those drawn to communal, family-style dining where dishes come with familiar sides like Lomi Lomi tomatoes and kimchee slaw, anchoring the experience firmly in local Hawaiian and Filipino culinary influences. It’s a comfortable stop whether you’re tackling a busy day or looking to settle in for a casual meal with some cultural flair.

If you’re passing through Vallejo and looking for an easygoing spot to experience island food beyond the usual tourist spots, Kehaulani’s delivers an honest, warm-hearted experience with a side of aloha spirit. Best visits happen mid-morning to early afternoon when the place buzzes quietly and you can appreciate the care that goes into each dish without feeling rushed.

Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has live music
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves organic dishes
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
On-site parking
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

206 Reviews
Rovee Go

25 Dec 2025

We ordered the Just Like Oxtail soup, Fried Chicken with Ube Waffle, Tortang Talong, Lechon Bowl and Mini malasadas. Everything were tasty, although I found the Just Like Oxtail soup a bit bland for my liking. We met the owner, he was nice and explained answers to my questions very well. I recommend this restaurant.

Barry Louie

30 Nov 2025

My first visit to this shop oozing with Aloha vibes off of the I80 Tennessee Street exit in Vallejo. Was warmly greeted in the morning and ordered the very voluminous short rib loco moco. Wanted to order more, but my tummy was stuffed. Will have to come back and try the other menu items soon.

Katie Hall

17 Nov 2025

Not only do they have extremely yummy food, gorgeous restaurant with some amazing tunes to eat too they also cater! The entire wedding guest list said only good things about their food and service!! I also really appreciated their kindness trying to help serve my twins yummy food when we visited their restaurant the following day for breakfast! They are the sweetest people you will ever meet! AND they closed their restaurant just to solely focus on our wedding day! I am so thankful for them!

Tony Bowles

01 Nov 2025

Brunch ???????? They were filming an episode of Check, Please! Bay Area so you know the food is good Fun atmosphere!! Family owned restaurant that has Hawaiian and Filipino dishes. On aloha time Love the Chicken and Ube Waffles and linguica sausage plus the Adobo Chicken Fried Rice Omlette was on point too!!

Dawn Ishisaki

23 Oct 2025

Tried this place for the first time. Took the drive from Fremont, and it was worth it. Went in the middle of the week late morning, so traffic was great. Was about a 45 minute drive. Was easy to find (right off the freeway). The service was friendly and fast. The food was great! Will have to come back to try other menu items

Roosevelt Daymon 3

16 Oct 2025

This was a first visit, and I was pleasantly impressed!! The atmosphere was comfortable and homely. There was karaoke going on, which was great for the vibe! And, they were showing the NFL games. The service was awesome and attentive. The meal portions were on point, and the flavor was vibrantly delicious. I will be back and look forward to telling all that I know to visit if you are looking for a spectacular place for a meal.

Susie Young

16 Oct 2025

This is our “go to” for Hawaiian/Filipino cravings! Nothing fancy about the venue, but the food is outta this world! When you walk in, you feel like you’re in one of the local island spots! Owner is really down to earth and friendly. We really enjoy all of their “loco moco” variations; my favorite is the braised short rib loco moco! Sooo good! But again…any of the katsu and/or loco moco dishes you can’t go wrong with! The Sisig fried rice is a bowl of comfort food! If they offered a large bowl serving I’d eat all that up too!!

Cecilia Knapp

16 Sep 2025

Had this spot on my "want to go" list and finally made it now that COVID restrictions have been relaxed a bit and we're able to dine out. The website said they had reservations for outdoor seating but to our surprise, we were seated inside where they had staggered seating and installed some clear shower curtain style partitions between tables. The staff was super friendly and all wore masks. It was our first time and missed the turn at first but they did call me right as I parked to ask if we still wanted our reservation. The food was a delicious mix of Hawaiian and Filipino favorites. Our party of 3 had a hard time deciding and ended up with 3 starters, 3 entrees, plus mini malasadas for dessert. The seasoning on the Hurricane fries was delicious but the fries themselves would have been better if they were crispier. The chicarrons were nice and puffy and the sawsawan was just like I remember it growing up in a Filipino household. The sisig was good, but not our favorite way of seasoning. It was much more sour than other sisig we've had. For entrees, the longsilog was just as you'd expect and portions were big. The lechon bowl was good but there was a sweet glaze on the pork and I would have preferred it crispy like lechon kawali. Our favorite entree was Da Loco Moco. Instead of a hamburger patty, it was some super tender short rib and I'll definitely order it when we return. The malasadas were ok, but seemed slightly doughy in the middle and the chocolate dip was cold, not a warm sauce.

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