![]() ![]() YES! I WANT MY FREE CHECKLIST! What to expectīe ready for the long lines at Rainbow Drive-In – but don’t be discouraged! Rainbow Drive-In began their business in 1961 with the intent to serve those with a short lunch period and they have their speedy system nailed. Local Tip: Breakfast at Rainbow Drive-In is usually $8 or less! Loco Moco plate | Courtesy of Rainbow Drive-In We locals love our spam, Portuguese sausage and fried rice for breakfast, and Rainbow Drive-In does their breakfast right. Nothing quite beats their hearty meals that fill you up and make you feel just a tad lazy for the rest of the day.īreakfast is also a big deal in the world of plate lunches so if you have a chance, check out their morning menu. While you can go to Rainbow Drive-In at any time, my favorite time to eat here is after a hike or a day at the beach. Mixed Plate Lunch – Courtesy of Rainbow Drive-In Even today the food still comes out quick, hot and ready to eat! Open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM, it’s one of my favorite places to go when hunger strikes. Way back then, the plate lunches had to be served fast due to the limited lunch time for workers. Since 1961 Rainbow Drive-In has served Hawaii their iconic plate lunches of 2 scoops rice, 1 scoop mac salad, and a hearty main dish on top of sliced cabbage. Where to fix your plate lunch cravings | Courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority Even my Mom (a health nut) loves to eat the Mixed Plate from Rainbows Drive-In. It has been the pit stop for local residents before they hit Waikiki beach and after their Diamond Head hike for years. It’s the one place where I have taken every single one of my friends to eat when they’re visiting the islands. You’ll find this Oahu must-eat icon often on those “best things to do in Hawaii” publications. Local residents still make this a mandatory stop when they’re in the area, but tourists are now in the know and have joined in the fun (and the lines).Įnjoy this local gem – it’s a family favorite!Īmy About Rainbow Drive-In and their plate lunches Rainbow Drive-In set the precedent for “plate lunch” in Hawaii and they’re still a big name these days. It was the best deal for a hungry college student. When my Dad hears “Rainbow Drive-In” he tells me the memory of his college days as a student at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, standing in line for a $1.60 chili dog plate. Discover more restaurants, bars, cheap eats, and mom-n-pop shops in Hawaii!
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