Reviews of Tango Contemporary Cafe (Coffee Shop)

Alvin Pierce

I discovered Tango over ten years ago and it's still one of my favorite spots for breakfast or brunch in Honolulu! Reasonably priced, great service, consistent cuisine and most importantly, AMAZING coffee! They have a special coffee machine that makes the most wonderful cups of morning magic that put the drinks to shame at all other brekkie joints. Here are my go-to recommendations: -Swedish pancakes: I don't know anywhere else on the island that serves these, but they're small circular pancakes topped with fruit, jam and whipped creak. I love them because of their texture and I don't feel overly stuffed after eating them. -Eggs benedict: Tango offers several kinds from traditional to gravlax to crab. Gravlax is my favorite, but if salmon isn't your thing, I recommend getting a mix of two so you can try more flavors. -Corned beef hash & eggs with rice: When I'm feeling exceptionally skinny, I ruin all my healthy habits with this breakfast feast. It reminds me of the childhood breakfasts at home with my Dad. -Oatmeal with fruit: Ugh I know, I'm such a buzz kill. But on the days when I'm not feeling exceptionally skinny and am starting to grow a beer belly, I reel it all in with a nice bowl of oatmeal and fruit. It's simple but it really hits the spot! A breakfast at Tango will run you anywhere from $10-$18 depending on what you order but it's always worth it and very reasonable. Be sure to get there before 9:45am however because they shut down the kitchen to clean up and start prepping for lunch service which begins at 11am. On Sundays they serve breakfast and brunch all day!

Oliver Baitz

Great food!!

Arlo Adams

Staff and food really good. Menu while not huge has something for everyone. Went for dinner, want to return for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch

Bobby Jackson

The hot pot place is the bomb. I love the relax atmosphere. Staffs are friendly and attentive. The number of different kind of sauce are plentiful for you to mix and match.

Bryan Switalski

It's fancy!

Justin Padinske

I went here because I liked the sign and I'm very happy I did. The menu is small but everything seemed worth trying and the prices were actually affordable.

Priscilla Stafford

Love the morning mimosas! Eggs Benedict was super ono

John Deron Ohtani

Benedict Heaven! Coffee is best in town..

Sherwin N

Decent service. We were there for Paradise Pedal stop but were only able to get a drink in. The drinks were delicious and hit the Pau Hana spot.

I just love gamers

Classy and affordable. Great service, quality coffee and fresh food, lovely open space. Yummy.

Jesse Robbins

10+ minutes to be seated when half the tables were open. 30+ minutes from order to food, eggs Benedict was nearly hard boiled, Swedish pancakes were bland and smaller than anticipated. First and last time eating there. Only redeeming factor was a friendly wait staff.

Annette M

Friendly service. I had the mushroom soup and it was delicious.

David Rohner

Very good service and food. Atmosphere is a little stark for my taste.

Dimah M

Super nice place with European style!

Danielle Battisti

The coffee and service here is phenomenal! The food is also delicious.

Sandra Meyer

Great food and service. The wait staff are very personable and provide helpful recommendations.

Nadia Gore

Food was great! Latte was not

Rie Yukihiro

First time breakfast there. I loved the way they cooked. French toast was just right sweetness.

Nathan Herm

Unique, definitely worth trying!

Ever Season

This place usually has a wait, but the food and service make up for it. The staff is very friendly and checks up on you all the time.

Randy Bartlett

#YUM!-)...Weekend brunch menu!-) #yumami #dayum #onoliscious #forkyeah #illbeback

Andy B

Very unfriendly service before even getting a table. Too bad because we were excited to try the food there.

Celeste Magnani

Had a fantastic Bloody Mary and a sublime Crab cake Benedict for brunch. Great service, excellent food. Had a bit of a wait bit they were kind enough to bring us ice water while we sat outside.

Holger Heine

Scandinavian Aloha. Tango Cafe offers a great selection of Scandinavian inspired dishes, friendly staff, and comfortable environment. And all of it at reasonable prices!

Dave Lai

Casual service. Well constructed dishes.

Dorota Kowalska

Wonderful place frequented by savvy locals. Excellent food, great coffee and charming staff. Love it!

Steven Tseu

This is one of honolulu's best kept secrets...a boutique eatery with a cool vibe, wonderful staff, an incredible kitchen crew, unforgettable, delectable bites and a fabulous wine list. Every single time we've eaten here we've uncovered more favorites...everything is fantastic. Honolulu's diamond in the rough!!!

benjamin hernandez

Very simple but infinite options to create your own perfect dinner. 8 so soups and dozens of things to add to them. One of Oahu's best Taiwan style hot pot places.

Chapel Hill

Yummy, Yummy. Love the Benedict dish can't wait to go again

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It's clean, bright, interesting menu items and good service. Only thing I was disappointed that the open face salmon was not on real Finnish rye bread and there is nothing like that in the world

Alison Dingley

Good, healthy food. Great service. Good value.

Bernard Nogues

Pleasant and friendly people. Good service. We could not taste everything of course and our comments are based on what we ate. I would caution the chef and the owner about calling dishes by names that bear only a small resemblance to the original dish. Example: a bouillabaisse in France is something very different from what was served, both in ingredients and in taste. If a French flavor was sought, " Soupe de poisson " would have sufficed. The same remark applies to the oignon soup which bore a faint resemblance to its famous French cousin. While the prices are fair, this is not a place for people on a small budget, as an 82-dollar bill for two attests. Still, we may give Tango a second chance some day.

Cheryl Smith

Yummy!

Evelyn Ku'uAloha Nomura

Like the ambience, tasty foods and good selections of wine. It's a small place so RSVP is a must.

Mits K

I LOVE EVERYTHING HERE! the service was slightly on the slow side, but the food was worth the wait. I love everything about this small cafe.

Keahe Davis

Ono breakfast.

Rafael Suazo

Amazing everytime!!!

jun I.

(Translated by Google) If you come to Hawaii, you'll definitely want to eat [Egg Benedict]. The best among them is here. A famous restaurant that won the most prestigious [Restaurant Grand Prize] in Hawaii. Signboard menu with local ingredients, of course Hawaiian cuisine. Put the poached egg on top of the baked bread and ham and apply the hollandaise sauce with egg yolk, butter and lemon juice to complete the authentic [Egg Benedict / approx. 1000 yen]. .#Hawaii (Original) ハワイに来たら､是非とも食べたい[エッグベネディクト]その中でも1番のお勧めがこちら｡ハワイで最も権威のある[レストラン大賞]を受賞する名店｡ 地元食材にこだわった､もちろんハワイアン料理が味わえ看板メニューが｡ 焼いたパンとハムの上に､ポーチドエッグをのせ､卵黄､バター､レモン果汁を合わせたオランデーズソースをかければ､本格派の[エッグベネディクト/約1000円]が完成｡クラシックなエッグベネディクト絶品です

Gary Wailehua

Great breakfast

John York

Terrible. Just terrible. We told the manager and she could not have cared less. Cold food. Cold coffee. So disappointing. With so many restaurants in Oahu just go somewhere else.....

Luanne Goodness-Ono

Great breakfast...easy validated parking and great service!

Lorna Hu

This was a first visit so may not be representative of Tango's Zagat rating. The egg's benedict (Florentine) was light and the foccata toast added a light crunch which was a nice surprise. The eggs were poached perfectly but the potatoes were burnt and chewy. The Hollandaise sauce seemed watery and didn't have much flavor and the spinach over powered the eggs. The coffee was lukewarm and weak by European standards. One of our party had the crab hash benedict and, while he could taste the crab, the overall assessment was the same relative lack of taste. The Swedish pancakes and gravelach were presented beautifully (just like the web photos). Two of our party ordered hot chocolate and a caramel latte.....both also somewhat bland. Nrw cook? Off day? We will need to try again.

Penelope Cyr-Lorenson

Our friends took us here for brunch last Sunday. The Bloody Mary's, Cobb Salad, and Eggs Benedic were delicious! The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the service was great! We will return on our next visit to Honolulu.

Justin Nelson

Brunch was AWESOME here, definitely will be back! They had awesome seafood crepes

Katie Lewis

Tango is an understated gem in Honolulu! We used to go here years ago and then we moved out of town and basically forgot about this place. It was so refreshing to see that this wonderful restaurant was still going strong in spite of the many restaurant closures in town.

Andy Mahkovtz

Amazing Caesar Salad. Great staff.

Jolyn Tenn

Attended an awesome fundraising event a few years back and forgot to upload the pics. Food was awesomely original and tasty. Their staff was incredibly professional and friendly. Cozy place for a romantic dinner or a BFF celebration...

Christina Nguyen

Delicious food and wonderful staff - very helpful and accommodating.

Gary Fujitani

Reasonable prices at lunch. Enjoyed the food and great service. Will go back.

Tone Cat

Outstanding!

Melissa Chang

Food is excellently delicious. Coffee refresh sometimes slow

Kathy Tamburello

Great food, drinksand service. Highly recommend!

Benjamin Inamine

Lunch prices are virtually the same as dinner, but the food is very good

John Carroll

Last week for dinner I was stunned by the manager's recommendation of seafood linguini, scallops and local shrimp. I swear the linguini was rolled and cut fresh that day, wonderful, my wife's sea bass, again wonderful. Follow that up with freshly made chocolate brownie, ice cream and decaf coffee. I could kiss and hug the staff and whole world after that meal. Yesterday we had a light late meal of scratch made soup French onion for my wife and mushroom for me followed by desert and coffee, yup wonderful again. What will they have tomorrow???

Youngchan Kim

(Translated by Google) A neat breakfast place. Egg Benedict recommended French toast! (Original) 깔끔한 아침식사 장소. 에그베네딕트, 프렌치 토스트 추천!

Moni B.

Their salmon dish was excellent! Flavorful & tender, with bok choy for vegetables. Loved their pesto flavored mashed potatoes...it was a nice compliment to the fish! The wait staff was friendly and attentive.

Anthony Hazenfield

Good atmosphere and service. Food is solid and reasonably priced for this level of dining.

Muriel Stitt

Tango is my go-to neighborhood restaurant - always a pleasure eating here - great food, best coffee in town, wonderful wine list and friendly, professional wait staff. You can't go wrong at Tango.

Alex C

Quaint little place with an eclectic menu.

Jonathan Nooning

A very tasty brunch selection plus amazing coffee. Seriously, order the black coffee, you will not regret the decision.

Hitomi Shimada

My Healthy Lunch place

Jodie Ann Mori

I had no idea that they served breakfast?! Their loco moco benedict is the bomb!

Matthew Motas

I love their breakfast and dinner menus. My wife loves their lunch salads and open sandwiches. Love the coffee both hot and iced. Cappuccino and espresso affogatto are done right.

Deborah Kirk

Wonderfully friendly professional servers, excellent food, busy yet efficient. Enjoy !

Shushu Ashley Jeffreys

I love Fridays when they serve Hawaiian style ribs, cornbread, dirty rice, beans, and coleslaw. Tastes like home y'all.

Chelsea Partin

Stunning!!! Everything about the food was amazing. We had the salmon board for our app and it was delicious. Then I had the grilled salmon for my entree and it was very rich, tender, and perfectly spiced. I was blown away!

Edwin Chu

Very delicious and great service

Phyllis Mitchell

My fav

fleabag70

Saturday brunch menu offers Benedict's in 5 ways and the Chef has mastered hollandaise to a creamy foam consistency worthy of a repeat visit next week! Nice job guys!

디올티비TheAllTV

(Translated by Google) It is a really delicious restaurant! (Original) 정말 인생 맛집입니다!

alice williams

I LOVE EVERYTHING HERE! the service was slightly on the slow side, but the food was worth the wait. I love everything about this small cafe.

Samuel Rhoads

Our favorite place for breakfast.

Broc Seib

Food was excellent and service was top notch. The prix fix tasting menu was more than enough food and a very good value for the price.

J Kwan

It is nice to start a day with breakfast.

lap07c

If you want egg benedict and can't decide which one you want, you can try 1 of each. It is a great perk! The Loco moco benedict is really wonderful. They do it differently and it is definitely worth a try.

Kerry Fitzgerald

Amazing food and wine. A must have when visiting Honolulu

Jaybird Price

Great food, Great staff, Great place to catch Brunch on Sunday. We are locals and will be back

Toni Kaui

It was my first visit here and we are from the pre-fixe menu. They had standard first course choices, soup or salad, which were both simple but delicious. Three choices for the main course, salmon, pasta, or beef. The beef was exceptional and melted in my mouth. It was completed with a wonderful polenta that soaked up the beef flavor. For dessert, I could choose from mango crumble with cinnamon gelato or blueberry bread pudding. The crumble was the better choice. Overall, excellent good and attentive service!

V. Elise Lee

Excellent brunch, lunch & dinners! Surrounded by floor to ceiling glass, and beautiful Mark Chai handmade chandelier, this small restaurant doesn't feel small! Farm to table gourmet food and always good!

Juergen Steinmetz

Remains one of my favorite restaurants on Oahu. Excellent food.

Aimee Clanin

A true gem in Honolulu. Food never disappoints here! Portions are not huge but they are filling. You cannot go wrong with whatever you choose. Their desserts are delish, so leave room for something! Parking is validated or park nearby and walk over. I haven't had to wait but if you ever need to, there are tons of shops around to browse while you wait.

Katherine Piecuch

Cozy atmosphere, great food...they've got their own spin on things.

Kamalani

Convenient, pleasant atmosphere. Food is OK.

Asa Hartney

Breakfast rocks. Have the loco Moco fried rice Benedict. Then take a nap.

Yvonne Takehara

Service was great...food is the best

Nicole Guerzon-Retuta

Love, love their brewed coffee! The burgers are pretty boss too!

Andrew Haley

Excellent food and service but expensive

Jane Pascual

My friends really love this place, which is why I agreed to go. The food was good and our waitress was great. I'm not super crazy about Scandanavian food (this was the 1st time Is had it) so I probably won't go on my own but would certainly go if a friend brought me.

Gary Wong

Whenever I dine here, it's always excellent. Hands down #1.

David Brucas

Great daily specials. Nice Sake and wines.

Ryusuke Kabasawa

Great food.

Tony Liese

Great rissoto

Happy Furtado

I love all of their specials and everyday food coices

Sam B

Such a wonderful place. The price is inconceivable considering the caliber of service and menu selections. Must visit if in the area

Mary Reese

Wonderful, as always. Great food, good service, lovely people.

Zachary Kondo

Great breakfast food. Want to try dinner.

Tsutomu Ichikawa

(Translated by Google) Egg Benedict (Original) エッグベネディクトが、

Michael Witbrock

Nice breakfast place. Calm, filling, and not to expensive. Get there before 10 and you're fine.

Kamil Deen

Super little foodie restaurant. They seem to coddle their dishes, taking supreme care with everything. Mid priced and worth the occasional splash.

Garrick Lau

Go for brunch, have the short rib Loco Moco. You will not be disappointed

Patricia Martin

Very good coffee. Not the best, but the sweetness in the flavour is very unique. Kona coffee has such a unique flavour that any coffee lover should have a try.

Sora Lee

(Translated by Google) The egg benedict here is really delicious. egg benedict is really good! (Original) 이곳의 에그 베네딕트는 정말 맛있어요. egg benedict is really good!

Joaquin Diaz

The restaurant is located inside the Hokua tower. Parking is available inside the tower and is not always easy to find. The food is delicious. The presentation of the food makes the food more appealing. The staff is friendly and accommodating. My drinks were always full. Great place for repeat business.

Timothy Caminos

My go to place for early morning meetings. Everything I have tried here has been pretty fantastic.

Mark Benson

Al aye out in the community helping the non profits!

LILY K

(Translated by Google) Had dinner at an unbelievably reasonable price in Hawaii. (Original) 저녁식사했는데 하와이라곤 믿기지 않을 정도로 합리적인 가격에 가게 분위기도 괜찮고 음식도 맛있었당

Dario Vielma

cozy place excellent service and personalized attention. great food high end food, for an affordable price. love eggs Benedict

Walter Scott

Sooo good! Great selection of menu items. Local items with an upscale twist. Attractive presentation and just right portions.

Amanda Malave

Good place but food is ok...gone there 4 times for business lunches but prefer Earl' s for lunch anytime!

Sun Park

Their Crab Benedict has & thick frothy coffee keeps me coming back!

Jenna

They serve all meals but breakfast is my fave. I hadn't been in a while and was happy to see new menu items when I went recently. Tried the veggie scramble and it was great. Coffee is always awesome here - strong, flavorful and brewed in small batches. If you want to try different benedicts, They let you mix and match.

Gayle Newcomer

Gravlox is the best!!!