Hawai'i's Best Restaurants

	BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, BUFFET
	Islanders are inordinately fond of the three "Bs" — breakfast, brunch, buffet. When The Advertiser sent out a call for nominees for best breakfast spot a while back, we got an avalanche, with many strong opinions. And because we are so volume- and value-conscious, brunches and buffet spreads have strong appeal.

Cinnamon's Restaurant

Hidden in Kailua Square, just off Uluniu Street, this family-owned spot gets the nod from readers for the food (eggs benedict, loco moco omelets and pancakes) and the considerate service (coffee and a newspaper while you wait for a seat; go in more than once and they'll call you by name). Chef-partner Carsie Green invents specials such as carrot-and-raisin pancakes with sweet-sour cream topping.

315 Uluniu St., Kailua. 261-8724. Breakfast: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Lunch menu: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Dinner: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Reservations recommended for parties of five or more. VS, MC, DC, DS, JCB. Checks accepted. Breakfast and lunch: $. Dinner: $$.

Web site: www.cinnamonsrestaurant.com

Legend:

VS: Visa
MC: Mastercard
AX: American Express
DC: Diners Club
DS: Discover Card
JCB: JCB Card
Olioli: Olioli Card

$$$: Pricey; entrées mostly more than $17
$$: Moderate; entrées $10-$16
$: Budget-friendly; entrées mostly less than $10

Checks: Local checks and travelers’ checks only

Past 'Ilima Award winner

"Cheap eats" restaurant

"Local classic" eatery