When you’re in the mood for Hawaiian food with an Australian flair, bills Hawaii is the perfect restaurant to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in an easygoing atmosphere. Whether you’re a regular customer or simply want to try something new in Honolulu, the fascinating history of this farm-to-table establishment might inspire you.

What Is the History of bills?

Origins

Bill Granger took a leap of faith in 1993, when he was only 23 years old, and opened first eatery in Sydney, Australia. The place was modest, seating only 40 patrons, and open only for breakfast and lunch. Australia was in the midst of an economic downturn, making the availability of certain ingredients limited. However, his first restaurant quickly became known for its imported single-origin coffee, fluffy scrambled eggs, ricotta pancakes, and corn fritters. He also had the brilliant idea to put avocado on toast, which now, over 25 years later, is all the rage in diners throughout the world. 

Expansion

The simple, yet thoughtfully prepared dishes at bills combined with the sunny, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service caused the restaurant to become a huge success in Sydney. Granger thought that the concept of the restaurant was versatile enough to attract hungry customers in other parts of the world, and he was right. In addition to opening additional locations throughout Australia, bills now has multiple restaurants in Japan, the UK, Korea, and Hawaii. 

Legacy

Granger has gone on to write several cookbooks that share his favorite bills restaurant recipes, including the world-famous, creamy scrambled eggs and pillow-soft pancakes topped with honeycomb butter. Additionally, he and his restaurants have been featured on talk shows and in popular periodicals, like “The New Yorker”. Granger has also been credited with popularizing the idea of elevated daytime cafes, which are known for their comfortable seating and informal atmosphere, offering high-quality dishes, coffee, and cocktails.

The next time you’re in the mood for Australian food in Honolulu, stop by bills Hawaii. This farm-to-table restaurant is open to visitors and locals, and they also offer discounts to kamaaina and military personnel. Visit the website to browse their breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour menus, or call (808) 922-1500 to make a reservation for your party.