Goofy Café & Dine Opens Second Location at Twin Fin Hotel on Waikīkī Beach

The breakfast and brunch spot that has drawn lines around the block at its Ala Moana location is bringing its beloved açaí bowls and kalua pig Benedict to Waikīkī. Goofy Café & Dine opened its second location Thursday at The Twin Fin Hotel on Kalākaua Avenue, marking the first expansion for the local favorite that started as a small neighborhood gem five years ago.

The new 2,500-square-foot space overlooks Waikīkī Beach and seats 80 guests across indoor dining areas and an oceanfront lanai. While the original Keeaumoku Street location focuses on breakfast and lunch, the Twin Fin outpost extends service through dinner with an expanded menu featuring locally-sourced seafood and island-style comfort food.

“We’ve always dreamed of bringing Goofy to the beach, and when The Twin Fin approached us about this partnership, it felt like perfect timing,” said owner-chef Keoni Nakamura. “Waikīkī visitors deserve to experience real local flavors, not just tourist food.”

Expanded Menu and Happy Hour

The Twin Fin location will serve Goofy’s signature breakfast items from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., including the popular coconut French toast and farm-fresh egg dishes that made the original location a weekend destination for locals. But starting at 5 p.m., the restaurant transitions to dinner service featuring new additions like grilled catch-of-the-day with haupia butter and Korean-style short ribs with kimchi fried rice.

A new happy hour menu runs from 3 to 6 p.m. daily, offering $8 local beer, $12 tropical cocktails, and discounted pupus like spicy poke nachos and coconut shrimp. The original Ala Moana location doesn’t offer evening service, making the Twin Fin spot unique in the Goofy family.

The beverage program emphasizes local ingredients, with fresh fruit smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and cocktails featuring Hawaiʻi-grown spirits and locally-roasted coffee from Morning Glass Coffee + Café.

Local Focus in Tourist Territory

Despite its prime Waikīkī real estate, Nakamura says the restaurant will maintain its commitment to supporting local farms and suppliers. The menu sources produce from small Oahu farms, features grass-fed beef from Big Island ranches, and highlights daily catches from local fishing boats.

“Just because we’re in a hotel doesn’t mean we’re changing our values,” Nakamura explained. “If anything, this gives us a bigger platform to showcase what local Hawaii cuisine really looks like.”

The Twin Fin partnership represents a growing trend of Waikīkī hotels collaborating with established local restaurants rather than bringing in mainland chains. The boutique hotel, which opened in 2019, has positioned itself as a bridge between authentic local culture and visitor hospitality.

Meeting Demand After Years of Growth

The expansion comes after years of steady growth for Goofy Café & Dine, which started in a modest 1,200-square-foot space near the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Weekend wait times regularly stretch 45 minutes to an hour, with the restaurant serving up to 400 covers on busy Saturday mornings.

The original location will continue operating with its current breakfast and lunch schedule, while the new Twin Fin restaurant will employ about 25 additional staff members. Nakamura says he’s prioritizing hiring from the local community, with several positions already filled by Kalihi-Palama and McCully-area residents.

The Waikīkī location accepts reservations for dinner service through OpenTable, though breakfast and lunch remain first-come, first-served. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with happy hour Tuesday through Sunday.

For longtime Goofy fans, the expansion represents validation of a restaurant that started small but never compromised on quality or local sourcing. For Waikīkī diners, it offers a chance to experience the kind of neighborhood breakfast spot that locals have been lining up for — without the drive to Ala Moana.