I live in Aiea, for years we've been without a doughnut shop!!…read more Island Glaze showed up a couple of years ago and I am thrilled! I really enjoy their glazed doughnuts, they taste like Krispy Kreme to me! I have cruised through the other choices and liked several of them! They do a good job with their fruit flavors. Strawberry, guava, and passion fruit were yummy! Peanut butter and jelly was good too! The people there are always eager to please and very friendly, even when I can't decide what I want to try! The shop itself is bright, there are places to sit and areas for kids to play! More importantly the shop smells heavenly and the doughnuts are fresh!!

Walked in telling myself "just one donut"... yeah okay Next…read morething I know I'm holding a box of 6 like I showed real restraint. My inner fat kid was already side-eyeing me like "we both know that's not enough." That glazed donut though? Unreal. Soft, moist, and that glaze is straight disrespectful. Like melt-in-your-mouth, why-am-I-eating-this-so-fast kinda good. I took one bite and immediately started doing the math on how fast I could turn around and grab more without looking crazy. Halfway through the box I was already mad at myself. Who buys 6?? That's not a quantity, that's a warm-up. Should've got 12 and saved myself the emotional damage. Only reason it's not a 5/5 is because now I'm sitting here donutless, thinking about going back like a man with unfinished business. Next time I'm letting the fat kid make all the decisions

Stumbled on this bakeshop after dining at a different restaurant. We were there at 12pm and they…read moredidn't have much. The pastries were good though. We got onion hopia, guava manju, loaf of bread and hot dog. I really liked the hopia. It was a thin layer of bread and the hopia filling was stuffed. I liked that it was bite-sized. The guava manju was good too. It was moist and the breading was thin which is nice. Service was good. Prices were ok. Very, small bakeshop.

Purchased this around 11:30 this morning and my husband ate more than half and notice there was…read moreMOLD in the roll . Should have been a red flag when the lady said there were ants in the char siu manapua so she didn't sell it to us. First time going to this location and will be the last. Beware when purchasing from them.

Love this place, love their Spanish bread…read more They have so many good bread and pastries to choose from and when you walk in you're hit with the pleasant smell of fresh goodness. The store front is a small area with limited standing struck toy for the line. The workers are very efficient in keeping the line moving and being helpful to those who not quite confident in their decisions. 10/10 would recommend

I keep hearing about this Spanish Bread that is the talk of the island which is what took me to…read moreNanding's Bakery in Waipahu. Located in a shopping center with many other businesses so parking can be very challenging! Nanding's Bakery opens super early at 4:30am, and I'm being told this Spanish Bread is brought to every function here on island! Very small venue and customer service was amazing. We ordered; 2 dozen Spanish Bread - AMAZING, soft buttery sticks of bread with just the right sweetness and love the fine crumb texture on the outside! Adobo pork roll - I wasn't a fan of the flavor. It was totally different flavor profile than any pork adobo I've tasted. Definitely stop by Nanding's Bakery for the Spanish Bread if you happen to drive by one of their locations as I believe they have 3 different locations on island. We have something similar in California but I have to admit...Nanding's Bakery supersedes the California version.

Really yummy, fluffy treat!…read more Service was friendly and welcoming. Mav's is a one-trick pony, so no need for overthinking here. 1) Choose your quantity 2) Choose your flavor Cash and cards accepted. The cinnamon sugar flavor was delish! There were other flavors like some kinda special coconut/haupia blend (?) and Fruity Pebbles, but you can't go wrong with the classic. I had expectations about the donut texture, but boy, was I wrong. It wasn't like any cake or yeast donut... it was light, airy, and fluffy like a pillow! They were also a one-biter, so my dozen went bye-bye fairly quickly... haha! At first, I thought this would be one of those "try it once and move on" kind of spots, but I actually really enjoyed it and can totally see myself going back. The price could be a bit lower tho (they're tiny!), but I get it - mall rent, even for a kiosk, isn't cheap. Hope you love it! :)

Shoutout to Mav and their delicious mini-donuts!…read more This is one of the best donuts I've tried in a long while. The dough, friedness, and unique flavor coating is extremely delicious. I really liked their fruity pebbles flavoring. I appreciate how delicious they are and would definitely try again. They are almost cooked to order and are excellent. Their staff is kind and extremely friendly. Satisfy your sweet tooth and continue shopping.

This place needs to come with a caution warning. The ube pandesal was amazing but that ube bulilit…read moreis dangerous. Mayor of Chinatown, Paul C. got us some sweets from here and my goodness. I inhaled the ube pandesal but that ule Bulilit bread? MY KRYPTONITE! The ube jam had my skirt flipping. Ube pandesal is a popular Filipino purple yam bread roll, characterized by its soft, fluffy texture, vibrant purple color, and often filled with cheese and ube halaya (purple yam jam). It is made with flour, yeast, sugar, ube powder/extract, and milk, then coated in breadcrumbs and baked. I learned that ube Bulilit bread is a popular Filipino bite-sized, soft bread filled with sweet, purple yam (ube) jam, most commonly sold by Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop. These small, chewy, golden buns are known for their vibrant purple filling and are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. They offer a subtle, creamy sweetness and are a staple in Filipino bakeries, particularly in Hawaii. This place is not safe. Had I been the one to enter this establishment, I would leave lighter in the wallet and definitely heavier in weight!

Located in the Waipahu Town Center, inside Seafood City…read more When you walk into Seafood City, on the right, after Jollibee's, you'll find Valerio's Busy little bake shop with tasty goodies! Parking can be a bit crazy but it's Waipahu lol. Always the best desserts! My mom always got the pimento and pineapple cream cheese loaf and my dad would make weekly trips for their pandesals. It's been a whole since I've been here since they both passed away. My son was hungry after work and I picked him up at the Skyline in Waipahu and decided on coming to Seafood City. I must say that on a Sunday, this place was busy. When my son pulled a number they were at 59 and his was 67. They were so quick!!!!! He bought me the mini strawberry and cream cheese croissant and it was sooooooo delicious that we are going back today due to a missing food item from Jollibee. He got a variety of desserts and he enjoyed them all and wants to go back for more. The prices, according to him were decent.

When you see that Red & White striped food truck, you know you've found Leonard's Malasada Mobile…read morewagon. Parked in the parking lot of the Waikele shopping center. You can literally see it on either side of the H-1 freeway going West Or East. These freshly made, warm, fluffy & crisp delicious Malasadas are perfect for any time of the day. Recommended to be eaten right away for best tasting deliciousness of these Malasadas. Service: Stopped by on a Saturday morning, there was no line, just one other customer ahead of me. The ladies working were pleasant, quick and efficient with my order. I ordered 2 with sugar and 2 without sugar. Tips; - Cashless so be sure to have a debit card or credit card on hand. -When visiting Oahu definitely a must stop. Ambience: - No outdoor seating area, order & go. - Outdoor & ample parking. - Enjoy your Malasadas at your car.

It says something that the tourist will drive out to Waikele for a Malasadamobile…read more Of course malasadas from Leonard's was on our foodie list this trip. It was a Thursday afternoon, and we mingled with the intrepid tourists who drove to Central O'ahu. This malasadamobile is permanently parked in food truck row. You can see it from the freeway. You can see Laverne's, the malasasamobile, Mountain Shave Ice, Thong's Thai, Taste Tea, Dick's Lechon, and ... the blood bank mobile. The truck ladies had to be sweltering but they were still nice. And it's always a happy atmosphere when you're about to get a box full of deep-fried, sugar rolled doughnuts. I stuck with the classic sugar but we also got some cinnamon sugar and stuffed (dobash and haupia) to share.

I needed a pick me up after waiting in line for over an hour outside at Down to Earth. There's an…read moreevent happening to see Bretman Rock and to enjoy his new smoothie and the line wraps around the entire building. Thank goodness Dunkin' had AC, available seats to rest my feet, and a nice $6 meal deal to sweeten the experience even more. They have the cutest donut hearts right now. Water is $0.79 but worth it for the large cup they give out. I am grateful for Dunkin' more today than other days. I was sleep walking outside. I now have the energy to wait another hour. Let's go! This was actually my first time dining in. I usually go through the drive thru. I am pleased to share that there is a public restroom available for customers. You have to ask the employee for the key. They also have a nice selection of merchandise for sale!

Donut judge... I've…read morealways thought of stopping here whenever I'm in the area but especially in the day the drive thru line is insanely long and on this Sunday afternoon though it would be a great place for a place to catch up on things. Walking in it's nice to see it all clean and organized with just a person taking full advantage of the work area where there's a designated USB and outlet for you to plug in your electronics is very nice and appreciated. A sip and bite in a nice and air conditioned store is not the easiest to find and thought why not to a little treat though after viewing their menu and seeing the flies buzzzing around the donuts it kinda ruined the vibe though not to deter my situation decided to order their Strawberry Refresher and hash browns. The refresher was a bit too sweet for me though it did have a nice mix between oatmilk and strawberry but didn't really do it for me but the hash browns I did love and it actually had some herb/thanksgiving flavor that did surprised me quite a bit lol. The staff polite though not friendly as I didn't get the thank you or a proper greet...very basic and still not sure if I'll ever get a donut from here though is a nice rest stop in the area. Thank you!

Mahalo, Valerie and Frank for being so kind and taking care of us this morning. The drive-through…read morewas closed so I did have to step inside today which wasn't a bad thing because I got to meet new people in the community. I was able to try a little bit of everything. I'm serious. I took a bite of every doughnut and I'm not sorry about it. The fruit punch doughnut was very interesting. Not sure if I would order it again. My favorites will always be chocolate anything! Thank you again for the great service and for the hospitality. I will be back. Oh, and the coconut limeade was DELICIOUS! They also have amazing tumbler merch that is very substantial for only $16.99!!!

As a Massachusetts girl and proud Milspo, Dunkin' has always been a little piece of home for me --…read moreand this location has truly made Hawaii feel a little less far away. My kids and I look forward to our morning coffee and donuts, and the staff here are some of the kindest people I have ever met. They always go above and beyond with their customer service, not just for me, but for my kids too. They even know my kids by name, which means so much to us and makes every visit feel personal and welcoming. People need to remember they are on an island and shipments come by boat. Yes, sometimes things run out or there's a wait because they are busy -- but I would gladly wait an extra 5 minutes for the correct order and genuine kindness. The team here works hard and it shows. I've worked in the restaurant industry before, and I think before leaving negative comments people should try putting themselves in the employees' shoes for a moment. These workers deal with long lines, busy mornings, shortages, and still continue showing kindness and patience every day. A little understanding and grace can go a long way. Thank you for making our mornings brighter and for making our time here feel a little more like home. We appreciate you all so much!

I sent an email inquiring about a cake for my daughter's birthday. Not only did they have a quick…read moreresponse, I ended up calling to see if I could come in to discuss further details about my idea for the cake. Herbert has great customer service. He wrote down everything I had in mind. When I went to pick up the cake, I was so happy how it turned out. Literally how I envisioned it. Let me not forget it tasted really good too! Definitely recommend them. I'll be ordering from them again!

Strawberry cheese cake was excellent. Very friendly staff…read more Lots of free parking. Bakery had a very cozy atmosphere.

Oh my goodness this was my first time trying fried mochi and I'm lowkey mad at myself for not…read moregetting two boxes because it was SO good. I tried the poi flavor and when I tell you I ate it way too fast... It was gone too quickly and into my tummy. Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and just the right amount of sweetness. Such a perfect little treat. They were set up outside Walmart with a tent when I stopped by, which made it such a random but fun find during my errand run. And they take card payments too! It was $2 extra to add the icing, but 100% worth it. No regrets. Honestly, the best $13 I've spent on food in a while. If you ever see a fried mochi stand pop up... don't think twice. Just get it. Maybe two boxes

I have been obsessed with Poi Mochi from this place for over 2 decades. Whenever I come back home…read moreI'm all over this place. I get a whole box for myself and get a box to share. A bit of a background story: 15 year old self: "Dad, we need cleaning stuff so we can do our chores." Dad: "Okay, why didn't you say anything when we were at Longs." 15 year old self: "slipped my mind" Heading out of Walmart. 15 year old self: "Dad, can we please get some poi mochi? Please....Please....Please.... Plleeeaasssseee!!!" My dad looks at me and I could see it. The wheels turning and it clicked that I have been planning my all of sudden must need now to align when Uncle Lani mochi would be there. What should I do to not hear a mouthful? 1. Should I run? 2. Should I say, "no, worries I'll pay." 3. Should I apologize? Somehow I managed to do all three and I still got a mouthful outside of Walmart. I got lectured all the way home. I didn't hear the end of it and had to do my siblings chores. Was it worth it? Yes, I got away with it 3 times...lol. Back when I was a teenager they had a pop up spot in Waipio Walmart. Kamakana Location: Awesome Sauce! - free parking - area to sit - they offer different toppings - workers in the store show the love * usually a winner to bring to a potluck The saddest thing is flying from the mainland going straight to Uncle Lani and your met with the sign "sold out." You know what's even sadder? You try again and boom "sold out!!!!!!" 3rd try I checked their Instagram page and went during opening hour and got my sweet tooth satisfied. I can't get enough of this place!