5+stars for the mochisadas I enjoyed at the kalakaua ave hoolaulea…read more soft, sweet, mochichewy, perfect amount of glaze and cinn/sugar coat. and still soft and yummy the next day. an excellent bite.

I was offered a box of 6 doughnuts because the first visit's doughnuts weren't up to their…read morestandards, so I'm glad I got to experience what I hope is the usual quality! I arrived at 1:30pm, and oh man. The selection was DRASTICALLY better this time around. I think only about 3 flavors were sold out and the rest had a decent stock. I got the glazed, maple bacon, matcha, cinnamon roll, Oreo, and coffee. Doesn't that just look so yummy?? Taste and texture were good. Solid doughnuts, very airy this time. Hours later they were still pretty good, even the next day after refrigerated, decent. Not sure why my first visit's doughnuts were so flat but I'm glad I got to try it again!

This review is only for their ube hopia! Does Manny sell hopia baboy?…read more I grew up in San Diego in the 90s when this one mom-and-pop Filipino bakery in National City, CA sold the best hopia baboy (pork) until they closed down. Then another mom-and-pop shoo in National City, Ching's Hopia opened up and is still going strong. Some time in between, my Lolo (grandpa) brought some hopia baboy straight from the Philippines...Eng Bee Tin brand hopia baboy, to be exact. Yes, it's the same famous family brand in Manila's Chinatown, Binondo. So yeah, hopia has been a childhood favorite of mine and Eng Bee Tin and Ching's have ruined hopia for me lol! You'll never see me buy pre-packaged, store-bought hopia! I missed out on Ching's during my last San Diego visit, so I really wanted to try Manny's Bakeshop's ube hopia. The interior is no frills and the displays never look packed in the afternoon. Maybe they have more selection in the morning? A bag of 11 pieces of ube hopia costs $5 flat. Minimum $10 purchase is required to pay by card, but luckily, I had enough cash with me. To my surprise, Manny's ube hopia were pretty good. They have faint ube flavor, but still flaky, pretty moist, and not too sweet. I saw someone commented on the lack of ube flavor, but I thought this was comparable to Ching's but slightly smaller. I've never tried Eng Bee Tin's ube hopia and I heard they invented ube hopia to satisfy the Filipino market? Maybe Eng Bee Tin's is bursting with flavor, but until I can somehow visit Manila Chinatown or San Diego, I'm content with Manny's ube hopia. Manny's also has a stall inside Waipahu Festival Marketplace. I've consistently seen hopia there as well.

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.

I got there a few minutes after the doors were closed. The person packing up his van may have been…read morethe owner or manager. He called me back as I was walking back to my car and told me they can sell me they have spanish rolls available if that's what I wanted. Aw so nice!! So yes, I got a couple dozen and to my surprise, it was warm!!! Super delicious!!! So nice of them!! Thank you!!

10/24/26 First time coming here and was picking up some of their popular Spanish roll for a…read morepotluck brunch I was heading to. Because I knew before hand from a friend how busy they can get, I called in my order for 2 dozen Spanish rolls for a pick-up time of 8:30AM. It took a few tries before I got thru to someone answering the phone. The first few times, the phone rings and rings then a recording comes on saying their VM system has not been set up. I was persistent and just kept calling until a lady answered the phone. I gave her my order, name, & time I was coming. This location is easy to find with a decent parking lot with lots of open spaces. When I walked in, there was a line of about 4 - 5 people. There was no sign to direct you for call-in orders so I ended up having to stand in the long line. What was the point of calling ahead for quicker service if I still had to wait?!? There was only 1 aunty behind the counter but she worked quickly. Shortly after, another aunty came out & went down the line asking people for their orders. When I got to the register, I told aunty I called ahead, gave her my name and order. You'd think my order would be ready, but sadly no. She grabbed an empty box then went to the back to fill the order so now I'm waiting even longer when it should have been ready. I wasn't happy about that. I ended up being late to my event. Both aunty's were very nice and worked quickly but it seems they need to improve their system when it comes to call-in orders. Spanish rolls themselves - ono, da best! You cannot ever just eat one. Great to bring to any gathering because they go fast. Overall, I may return in the future. Not so much for the customer service but for their delicious Spanish rolls. Continue to support local!

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.

I didn't know they make specialty tres leches cakes here! My brother brought this to a party and it…read morewas a hit. We tried the mango and ube Oreo tres leches and they're are both fiiiiiire. I do kind of wish they just made a normal original tres leches cake because I know that's be gasssss too. It's in the fridge right by the cashier. I would always walk past it so I never thought to look. It's a super small bakery so you can't miss it. I feel like everything--the pastries and bread here are so top tier, it's hard to go wrong here. Treat yo'self and try something at Valerio's!

Baked goods in Waipahu, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. Located inside of Seafood City (at Waipahu Town Center), there are several vendors - including Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop. If you're looking for Filipino desserts and breads, this is the place to go! Take a number, grab your items, and pay when your number is called. Let the efficient workers know if you want something from the display case when it's your turn. It was crowded when I was there, but the line disappeared quickly! This is a popular place because it's neat, clean, and well-stocked with such a variety of choices! I narrowed down my selection to original and ube flavored pianono rolls. Finally, I chose original... it was so buttery, soft, and decadent! I liked the granulated sugar on the outside... it stayed crunchy! Next time, I'll get the ube flavor for comparison... LOL!

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.

Classic spot for malasadas! A local dessert which is a Portuguese pastry. We couldn't decide so we…read moregot 2 of each! They have a filled or a non filled. Non filled are the donuts that are rolled in cinnamon, the classic sugar, or lihing. Filling is all of that but with a custard, haupia, or chocolate filling. I personally like the classic sugar with haupia filling! It is a very dense dessert and can fill you up! They've got locations in kaimuki, Hawaii Kai, aiea and this Waikele one. Check it out!

I'm so glad I stopped by Dunkin' today! I opened the app and found out it was National Coffee Day,…read moreso of course I had to take advantage of the free medium iced coffee. I always recommend opening the app for any business you are loyal to before purchasing because you never know what kind of Rewards you can redeem. I also ordered the Bagel Bites and the Tiramisu Cloud Latte, and let me tell you... that marshmallow cold foam was AMAZING. I originally wanted the strawberry cold foam, but the employee told me that the drink already came with marshmallow foam and that it was really delicious. I trusted him, and he was absolutely right! The Everything Bagel Bites are also SO good. The cream cheese filling is delicious, and they were the perfect little breakfast to go with my coffee. And I can't forget my favorite donut from Dunkin': the chocolate-filled doughnut with sweet cream. That one is always a must for me! Honestly, Dunkin' hit the spot at 5 in the morning. Nothing like a little coffee, breakfast, and my favorite donut.

Needs better management oversight I placed a mobile order…read morebecause the drive-thru line was about 15 cars deep. While waiting inside for my order, I noticed four young employees who appeared far more focused on socializing than on serving customers. One employee was recounting details of his previous night, which clearly distracted the other three -- they were laughing and joking around instead of attending to the long drive-thru line and the customer waiting at the counter. This kind of behavior shouldn't be happening during a rush, and it points to a lack of active management on the floor. Staff need to understand they're there to work, not to socialize on the clock, especially when customers are visibly waiting. I'll be following up with the regional manager directly, because a location this busy needs a manager who is actually managing -- keeping the team focused and the lines moving. A couple thoughts before you post: I left out the physical description (curly hair) since Yelp/Google reviews are public and permanent -- best to avoid identifying details about specific employees. Want me to also draft a separate, more detailed message for when you call the regional manager? That one could include more specifics since it's a direct, private conversation.

This box of filled donuts were cold, like from the refrigerator. It was very early in the morning…read moreand I picked up donuts for a work meeting. Didn't matter that it was cold, everyone still ate all of it.

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!!!

They're not kidding…read more.. First thing you walk in is a wall of cupcakes of all kinds and let me tell you each and every one of them are just a work of art. I decided to swing by since I was in the area and looking for some cake...no they don't have cake here but they do have cupcake lol and it was for a event that Fishcake in Kaka'ako had was "Take one leave one...but make it cake". Where we trade trinkets and bring cake where they provided plates and utensils but we had to cut the cake so instead I thought of bringing something already cut for convenience Banana Bread :) oh yes and with chocolate chips it was either that or cupcakes, brownies or cookies lol why bother stray from the usual and bring a yummy treat. Well that have that and so much more than I realize if it was cupcakes it would probably be green tea, lilikoi, pistachio...maybe strawberry lemonade or German chocolate omg the selection is quite incredible and I wasn't prepared for it. The staff is very helpful and friendly with all our questions and I love that everything is at your convenience to see without asking and with lots of free parking getting here is easy and yes a piece of cake. Thank you!

This place has so many treats and options it's amazing! Service was quick and efficient and there's…read morelots of parking available. I got to try a bunch of different items and my ranking is below 1. Banana Chantilly Cupcake 5/5 2. Pistachio cupcake 2/5 3. Red velvet cupcake 2/5 4. German chocolate cupcake 5/5 5. Chocolate covered chocolate chip cookie 3/5 6. Lilikoi bar 10/5 My cupcake 4 pack was kinda a mixed bag. I'm wondering if that comes down to personal preferences more than anything else. About $17 for the 4 pack though so I can honestly only recommend banana chantilly and German chocolate so far. I would skip the cookie because they have so many other options but I'm relieved I only bought one and not the whole bag. Finally I have to say the Lilikoi bar was delicious. One of the best I've ever had. Totally worth the price and would absolutely purchase again. Shop is cute and clean. Next on my list Mac nut brownies!!

Finally walked by when they were open and we lucked out cuz they only had 2 boxes left! Normally…read morethey are sold out or closed when ive walked by. We got a dozen and got kulolo drizzle. The drizzle is good but too sweet for my preference. I rather eat the poi mochi plain.

Prior to this location. I look out for their truck or for their pop-up, so this is awesome!…read more You receive your order hot just like at the food truck where you can see them frying these sweet sticky poi mochi treats! Love the assortment of glaze drizzles also good plain. The workers are always friendly. Arrive early, they sell out before the end of day and will close their doors.