Staff Special

Erin's Pick

We're trying something new! Every month, we'll highlight what our staff members like to eat.
This month we are featuring Erin's pick! It's a local favorite combo of our house-made cheeseburger, a single scoop mac salad, and a plain saimin.
Only available for a limited time for all direct ordering. Catch it while you can!

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Local Hawaiian Comfort Food

Experience the warm, comforting flavors of Hawai?i with classic island favorites made from fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. From savory plate lunches to slow-cooked specialties, every dish brings a taste of aloha to your table. in the heart of Chicago since 2004.

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LOCATION

Located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Aloha Eats has been a family-owned favorite for local Hawaiian cuisine since 2004. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, picking up takeout, or gathering with the family, we hope to satisfy your craving for island comfort food. Every visit is centered around the shared love of food and community. We hope you feel that when you visit us.

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GREAT FOR ALL TYPES OF OCCASIONS!

Gift cards are available for your katsu, loco moco, musubi, and Hawaiian BBQ-loving loved ones.

Pick up a card in-store or leave a prepaid card for a friend to pick up!
Gift cards can be used for both in-store and online orders.

Mahalo for supporting locals during these times!

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Signature Plates & Local Hawaiian Flavor

Fresh Ingredients, Island Traditions

We proudly offer made-to-order, no-frill plate lunch - the kind you get from food trucks, drive-inns, and favorite hole-in-the-wall spots back home in Hawaii. We even make our musubis to order, so you can get it just the way you like. From hand cut & breaded crispy Chicken Katsu to house-made hamburger patties in our savory Loco Moco, or house-marinated teriyaki Hawaiian BBQ, every meal is an opportunity to experience local Hawaiian comfort food without leaving Chicago.

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ALOHA HOSPITALITY, PURE TRADITIONS

Made For Celebrations

Over the years, we have been so grateful to be a part of your traditions. Whether it's a weekly meetup or a visit only whenever you're in this part of town, your support over the years has kept us going. What started as a dream for my dad, became a staple here on Clark Street. We aim to carry on just the way he taught us how. We hope you find comfort in not only our food but our space and our team whenever you make it in. Everyone is welcome, always.

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THE HISTORY OF "PLATE LUNCH"

Plate Lunch originated back in the 1880's during the plantation-era in the Hawaiian Islands. Pineapple and sugar plantations were sprouting up in the islands and required many field workers. Workers came from all over - places like China, Japan, Portugal, and the Philippines.

When lunchtime approached, it was extremely common for workers to bring leftovers of similarity. Their lunches included a main protein and a heavy serving of rice - to provide enough energy to sustain them through the work day. Though, it has been argued that the earliest form of Plate Lunch was simply the Japanese bento box, which had separate compartments for meat, starches, and sides.

By the 1900's, food carts and lunch wagons began to emerge near these plantations so workers could purchase these hearty meals that were made fresh.

By the 1930's, macaroni salad was introduced to the mix. A very typical Hawaiian style macaroni has a more neutral toned down flavor that accompanies the heavier and distinct flavors in plate lunch. It's mayo-based, slightly salty. Nothing overpowering. Not sweet or vinegar-y as found in other types of standard American picnic-style cold salads.

These days, plate lunch spots in Hawai'i are as common as pizza places in Chicago. Every establishment has their own take on the classics like Chicken Katsu, Loco Moco, and teriyaki BBQ meats.

Check out this Instagram Live we did for Time Out Chicago where we walk you through how to make a classic Loco Moco!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ordering & Pickup

Can I order in person? +
Absolutely! However, calling ahead is encouraged especially in a time crunch!
Do you offer curbside pick up? +
We do! Order and pay ahead, then call us when you're here so we can run it out.
Is there a fee for online ordering? +
Yes. We use Upserve for our online ordering system when ordering pick up. They currently charge a 2.99% fee for every online order which is billed separately from your order. This causes some credit cards to be flagged, because of the simultaneous charges. We do not see this fee. You should see the fee total before checkout and in your email.

Direct website delivery through Popmenu also has fees, which are stated upon checkout.

Delivery Options

What is your delivery range? +
DIRECT ONLINE ORDERS:
Orders placed directly on our site use Doordash drivers & follow Doordash fees based on distance.

PHONE DELIVERY:
Credit card & cash payments accepted for orders over the phone.
  • $5 delivery fee within zone
  • $10 minimum
PHONE DELIVERY AREA:
  • North to Montrose
  • West to Damen
  • South to Chicago
Do you use third-party services like Grubhub or UberEats? +
We use a local delivery service when you order directly through us by phone. We use SWIPEBY services when ordering directly through our website without fees.

You may find us on third-party sites with higher prices than ordering directly through us. To cover extreme fees for use on those sites, the prices on third-party sites may be a great deal higher than our menu.

Our Policies

Order disputes & refund policies +
We will always try to make right what we did wrong. However, due to many fraudulent claims, please refer to our policies:
  • All wrong orders/errors must be reported within 3 hours of order placement to be considered for a refund/redo.
  • Orders require date/time order was placed, items/total so we can search for all defining qualifications including payments & cameras.
  • Requests are not promised refunds.
  • Any order dispute requests after 3 hours of placing an order will not be considered for a refund or exchange.
  • All third party orders must be disputed directly with the third-party, as we do not have the ability to make changes.

CURIOUS FOR MORE?
SEE WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING

Now that you know all the ins and outs of how we serve our island favorites, discover why local critics, foodies, and Chicago's top food guides keep putting us on their radar.

From our homemade macaroni salad secrets to making a classic Loco Moco on Time Out Chicago, explore the stories and features behind our comfort food tradition.

Scroll down to check out our latest press mentions and media features!

CHICAGO'S BEST

We had our WGN-TV debut! The show is (the excellently awesome) Chicago's Best where the hosts Ted Brunson and Brittney Payton check out Chicagoland's restaurants in a fun and goofy format. The episode's theme is "Tropical Restaurants" and we got to represent Hawaii on the show.

HUNGRY HOUND

"Hungry Hound" Steve Dolinsky was the very first Chicago food journalist to visit us back in late 2004! Our front sign wasn't even up yet! But, we had ono grinds ready for anyone who wanted a sample of home. Thanks for being the first, Steve!

VINCE GERASOLE

Vince Gerasole - who used to be with Hawaii's KHNL - has a generous segment about Aloha Grill on CBS 2 Chicago's "Table For 2". As always, thanks for the props, Vince!

CHECK, PLEASE!

"Check, Please!" had short segments on NBC 5 Chicago for a while and we were on! Many mahalos to local gal Carol for showing off Aloha Grill to Chicago!

NIGHTLINE

"Nightline" on ABC needed stock footage for a piece about SPAM. Who did they go to? THE EXPERTS!

METROMIX: EATIN' CHEAP

"Metromix: Eatin' Cheap" on CLTV came in and did one of our longest segments on Aloha Eats clocking in right at 3 minutes. Nice!

SPREADING ALOHA: MAUI RELIEF

Supporting Our Community

Aloha is more than just a greeting—it’s a commitment to stand together and support one another when it matters most. Below are 6 trusted local organizations, initiatives, and direct family relief funds dedicated to aiding those affected in Maui. Every bit of support counts.

Maui Mutual Aid Direct Family Relief Maui United Way Maui Strong Fund Maui Humane Society Da Local Boy Family
GOOGLE REVIEW

My partner and I both really enjoy the food here. Tasty, huge portions, unique. Last night, we got the BBQ Mix Plate, which was plenty for two people and came with three meats, rice, and macaroni salad. My picture shows how much food ONE order is. Will be back!

Shelby Denhof

GOOGLE REVIEW

I got the BBQ Beef Plate which comes with a side of mac salad and white rice. I like how you have the option to swap out your sides with more rice or other sides from their menu. The bbq beef is chopped into small pieces and was almost a little too sweet at times. Better when you mix it in with rice or mac salad.

Adam Hatch

GOOGLE REVIEW

Everyone needs this mom and pop Hawaiian gem on their radar! It’s one of those perfect Chicago finds you stumble upon on a walk. Everything we ordered was fantastic and the homemade macaroni salad tastes like something your Granny would make! We will definitely be back and highly recommend the place!

Dawn Strauss

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2534 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
303-637-0933

HOURS

Friday to Saturday

11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday

11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Monday

Closed

Tuesday to Thursday

11:00 am – 9:00 pm

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