Bogart’s Cafe located along Montsarrat Avenue, has been on my must-visit list for a long time. Finally, I had the chance to go! While their acai bowl is incredibly popular, my mission this time was to try their pancakes.
The cafe offers outdoor seating right in front of the entrance, while inside, there’s a large rectangular table at the center and several smaller tables lined up along the walls.
After entering the shop, I quickly secured a seat and joined the line at the order counter. Once I placed my order, the staff handed me a number and my drink.
The cafe provides menus in English, Japanese, and Chinese, which is very convenient. I opted for the Japanese menu. The selection is vast, including coffee, tea, shakes, bagels, acai bowls, sandwiches, pancakes, French toast, eggs, spaghetti, and more. Be aware that cooked dishes can take some time to be served—I waited about 20 minutes for mine.
Although it was morning and no one was ordering them, they also serve alcoholic drinks.
I ordered a Cafe au lait, which came with plenty of steamed milk. It was mild, delicious, and comforting. However, the portion size was comparable to a Starbucks grande, making it a bit challenging to finish. I noticed a local girl who had ordered the same drink handed her own bottle to the staff, who filled it for her—a clever idea!
After a 20-minute wait, my Taro Banana Pancake arrived. The pancakes were topped with plenty of white sticky Haupia sauce, a coconut-based topping. It wasn’t overly sweet and was absolutely delicious.
The pancakes themselves were thinner than I expected, which made them easy to eat—at first. However, as the sauce soaked into the pancakes, they became quite filling. I quickly felt full.
The dish also included soft, sticky taro pieces and slices of banana sandwiched between the pancakes. The combination of banana and coconut was perfect—truly a match made in heaven!
Although it was a bit hard to finish the whole plate, I really enjoyed the simple flavors and the Haupia sauce. It’s a great breakfast option, and I’d love to come back with someone next time. Who will be my fellow traveler? 🙂
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Name Bogart’s Cafe
Open Morning through night
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