For over 80 years, Tasty Crust Restaurant has proudly served as the place to go for classic diner food served in a tropical paradise. A true Wailuku favorite, their world-famous pancakes bring people in from far and wide, making them a must-visit venue on every vacation. Locals adore them as well, often making the diner a weekend tradition across the generations.
Although their fluffy pancakes remain the star of the show, all their breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings are well worth a try. They have all the classics, including Omelets, Loco Moco, Saimin, Philly Cheesesteaks, plus so much more. Every last item promises to satisfy your cravings for a homecooked fare without compromising on the restaurant-quality preparations. Their portions are enormous, too, ensuring that you always walk away absolutely stuffed to the gills.
They could definitely let all their amazing food keep the customers coming through the doors, but it’s their quality service that patrons cherish most. Their warm, inviting atmosphere allows you to let your hair down and feel right at home in an instant. On top of that, you can count on getting treated like an honored member of the family by all their staff. From the servers to the chef, they all remember their regular patrons’ names and go above and beyond in providing you with a memorable dining experience.
Their cafeteria-style seating might seem to leave much to be desired, but it really just adds to the whole family diner aesthetic. Once you get directions on where to sit, you can just pull up a chair to one of their long tables and join the crowd in dining on your favorites. Friendly chatter fills the restaurant as a result, making everyone feel like one big happy family by the time they get to dessert.
Their most popular dishes include:
Pancakes
Their Pancakes always have the perfect balance of sweetness to fluffiness, making them an absolute must at every visit. You can order just one pancake or go with the full double stack with your topping of choice, like bananas, blueberries, and mac nuts. They also have maple syrup if you prefer. Want silver dollar pancakes instead? Just let them know and they’ll make ‘em minis.
French Dip
When you want beefy goodness in every bite, treat yourself to the French Dip. They start preparing this dish long before you arrive by cooking their roast to perfection. Then, they slice it thin and put the slices on a toasted bun. Au jus comes alongside for dipping plus either salad or French fries depending on what you choose.
Breakfast Loco Moco
Whenever you want to fuel up for your island adventures, just order up a Breakfast Loco Moco. They create this fan-favorite by grilling up a hamburger patty and then throwing it over a scoop of rice. Brown gravy goes over the top of the meat and rice before an egg done how you like it joins the party.
Even if you fill up on their sweet and wholly delicious pancakes, you cannot go wrong by ending your meal with pie. They have all the top flavors available ala mode or all by their lonesome, including apple, blueberry, and macadamia nut. If you’re more of a crème pie fan, go with the banana, chocolate, or both.
Insider Tips:
-Breakfast is served all day, so you don’t have to rush out of bed for a taste of their fantastic pancakes.
-When you arrive, sign in and wait for them to tell you where to sit.
-Want a smaller portion? You can just ask for half order of the items with an asterisk next to their name.