Ken's House of Pancakes
Hilo, Hilo
Hilo's All-Day Diner, Reputed to Never Close
Ken's House of Pancakes, at 1730 Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo, is a long-running diner described in several guides as open 24 hours and serving breakfast all day, with "sumo-sized" portions; the phone is (808) 935-8711. HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 readers ranked it first on Hawaiʻi Island for breakfast or brunch, third for loco moco, and fourth for noodles, saimin, or ramen.
None of the sources found is dated 2026, and the restaurant has closed before for maintenance (in 2018), so confirm hours before relying on a late-night visit.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A big, inexpensive Hilo meal at nearly any hour — a good fallback when everything else has closed.
Best for: breakfast any time of day, loco moco, a late meal, budget-friendly eating.
Insider tip: call to confirm it's open if you're counting on a very late visit.
- Safety notes:
- The 24-hour claim comes from undated guides — confirm hours. Hours may still be reduced after Hurricane Lala (Aug 2026) — confirm before you go.
- Price tier:
- $
Reviews: Google MapsYelp
Local tips
- •Described as open 24 hours in several undated guides — confirm.
- •Breakfast is served all day.
- •Phone: (808) 935-8711.
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