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    Aloha Whip

    3.5 (57 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Pineapple Dole whip ~$5-6
    Christine N.

    Nice alternative area for Dole whip soft serve in the Queens hotel first level. We stopped by for desserts after dinner at Deck upstairs. Tip: If you arrive during business hours and the lights are off and doors happen to be closed, stick around for a few minutes as the owner/staff working might be by themselves and stepped away to use the restroom.

    Anny S.

    We were on our way to Honolulu zoo and was craving the dole whip. The worker who greeted us had a positive energy and told us there was only mix pineapple and mango whip available. It was fine because that's what we wanted to cool us down. It was really good and worth it!

    Regular size dole whip
    Di L.

    Pineapple dole whip! Yes, the same one at Dole plantation and Disneyland. It was delicious. If you are at the zoo, stop by there to get some. It's located in Queen Kapiolani, across the street from the zoo. The lady who worked there is really nice. She showed aloha to even us local people. It's a small store, but we ate it in the lobby area.

    Nat N.

    I've been wanting to check this place out after seeing the pics on Instagram. The products themselves are very Instagrammable, but in reality, it's something totally different. I bought a couple of slushies for my sons - $4.75 for each slushie, and it tasted like syrup (since it's made with 100% syrup lol). I really wanted to try the Dole Whip or Hawaiian Frost soft serve, but I couldn't get myself to pay those prices. If you're looking for a refreshing local treat, I would go elsewhere.

    Original/Strawberry Dole Whip Float in POG slush
    Jon T.

    Whoa! Don't miss out on this little gem if you're visiting the Honolulu Zoo or just hanging out on Waikiki Beach. Slushies, Dole whip, and...Dole Whip Slushies?? I was honestly surprised how hard I had to look for Dole whip when our mainland friends were visiting, as Dole Plantation is BONKERS with the current tourist rush, and only a handful of places in Waikiki serve it (Lawson, Kokoro?). Right at the front of Waikiki, tucked into the renovated Queen Kapiolani Hotel, Aloha Whip has what you need. We wanted to try all the raved about things, so we did a Dole whip swirl (pineapple and strawberry) in a POG slush. Amazing combination and double amazing on a hot day. The only letdown was the strawberry whip - it tasted artificial and tart, nowhere as good as the original. I was hoping for a haupia or ube to swirl, but I guess we'll have to come back another day!

    Mango and pineapple whip
    Kit Yee Y.

    The Aloha whip was so good!!! First time here. First time to try their mango and pineapple whip. It was not too sweet. It was perfect for hot days in Hawaii. Pineapples and mangos are very popular here. Of course it might be artificial flavours, but it was so soft with ice (not icecream). People usually walked to the store. It's hard to find parking in Hawaii in general. The store was small, but there were lots of seats and tables within the building (hotel). This was like the whip that you could try at Dole Plantation but this one was so much closer to hotels in Waikiki. Walkable distance!

    Mango, Strawberry, Pineapple Whip Mix
    JL H.

    Fresh, cool, refreshing clean flavors of Pineapple, Strawberry and Mango Whip, the island's specialty. Dairy and Gluten free, you simply cannot go wrong. They have other offerings of icees: Pineapple or what they call Pauva (Passionfruit and Guava mixed). ALL are divine. You can also pick up a blow-up Dole Pineapple or Banana or coffees and juices. Any of these fruity treats will cool off some of the island heat.

    Juan Carlos L.

    The dole whip was amazing ! Great customer service and they have good recommendations ! The best in town

    all the flavors mixed. Dole whip.
    Alex M.

    Hit this place up after hanging out at the beach. Really refreshing and reasonably priced (for being right across the street from the beach). Find it on the ground floor of Queen Kapiolani hotel tucked away in the corner. Like all dole whip, it's dairy free. I recommend mixing all their flavors together for the whole experience.

    Beneeta D.

    We went to the Dole Plantation today and the lines were crazy, so I was on the hunt for Dole Whip. Aloha Whip came up on a list so I decided to give it a try. This is a little shop in the lobby of a hotel in the heart of downtown Honolulu. So that means parking is bad! The Dole Whip Slush we got made up for all of that. I got Blue Hawaiian slush with pineapple Dole whip. They have a ton of flavors so I'll have to go back to mix and match. Service was fast and friendly. This was definitely worth the trip.

    Strawberry pineapple
    Christine L.

    This location is inside the Queen Kapiolani hotel lobby so it may be a little harder to find but since I was staying at the hotel, I knew I had to hIt up this cute little spot! I ordered a strawberry dole whip and even requested toppings, which they don't normally give, but the girls happily gave them to me! The small whip is very tiny so I suggest the regular size, and I'm in love with the flavor! Definitely very happy with this place. I also ended up buying a small gift from their counter as well. They offer little soaps and decorations at a reasonable price!

    Extremely tiny and overpriced dole whip cups

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    We stopped by to have a mix of the dole whip and raspberry whip. The dole whip was good but the raspberry tasted icy.

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    There is multiple dogs being kept in this tiny store, one acts very aggressive. Whip was okay.

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    Leonard's Bakery - A dozen goodies

    Leonard's Bakery

    4.5(10.3k reviews)
    1.0 miKaimuki
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    Malasadas are popular in Hawaii due to their 19th-century introduction by Portuguese plantation…read morelaborers, becoming a staple treat. These fried, sugar-coated dough balls, often filled with custard or haupia, are beloved for their fluffy texture and association with tradition, especially "Malasada Day" (Fat Tuesday). And Leonard's Bakery malasadas are popular in Hawaii because they are served fresh, hot, and fluffy, establishing the Portuguese doughnut as a staple island treat since 1952. Founder Leonard Rego pioneered commercializing them, creating a cult following for the crisp-on-the-outside, doughy-on-the-inside treats. There's nothing like a nice, hot, and fresh malasada. At $2.20 each, there's just no point resisting. Twinsie "Auntie" Nadine C. dragged me here, told me where to take the Instagram shot, and the correct stance to tear into these pillowy fried dough balls. Yum.

    Hot & fresh malasadas, I get the hype…read more The parking lot isn't much of a lot, in my opinion. There's about 6 spots available but it's also a tight squeeze in so I would consider parking along the side streets and walking over if possible. My group and I opted for 6 total malasadas to share and they tasted great when they're hot so best to eat it while it's fresh. We ate more after dinner when it's already cooled down and it was still good, but nothing beats fresh. Service was efficient and the line moves pretty quick.

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    Leonard's Bakery - Original Malasada

    Original Malasada

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    3/29/26 get the guava & mac nut filled ones

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    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - Pumpkin Crunch

    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

    4.4(891 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    If you're more into lighter Malasada and other sweets, you have to give this place a try. I got to…read moretry their cinnamon Malasada with some pimples on them. It must be from their fryer or something. Nevertheless it was light, fluffy, fresh, warm to my tummy. We also got the hazelnut cake. Cake texture with coconut like flavor (I maybe wrong) with chocolate like hazelnut flavor coating. Also light and good. I saw ice cream too. Gotta try that next time. You can street park or Kaimuki municipal parking across the street.

    Everyone knows to go to Leonard's for freshly made malasadas, and the constant crowds there attest…read moreto their quality and variety (review: https://yelp.to/jaduiZfQRq). However, there are many alternative malasada purveyors throughout Honolulu, so I depended on local vloggers to find the best ones. This one popped up often on YouTube, and as luck would have it, we were dining at The Pig & The Lady on the next block. How calorifically convenient. We took the opportunity to stop by for a pre-dinner snack since they closed at 6PM. It's a cute shop with multiple sweets including quite a selection of housemade ice cream and delectable mouthfuls called Cake Bombs (Photo 10). We decided we would be good and ordered one unfilled Malasada each. Dusted with various sugar flavors, they were just $2.65 a piece. I went for the Coffee, while Jamie chose the daily special, Cinnamon (Photo 6). They were soft and tasty, quite comparable to Leonard's albeit a tad smaller. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing since we had dinner ahead of us. However, we let temptation get the best of us and shared a $5.50 slice of the Ube Haupia Mac Nut Bar, a yummy combination of sweet potato and ube topped with haupia (coconut milk pudding) on a macadamia nut crust (Photo 9). Truth be told, it stole the show from the malasadas. FOOD - 4 stars... the malasadas were good, but that ube dessert was next level AMBIANCE - 4 stars...really a takeout operation with a lot of temptations SERVICE - 4 stars...very calm and orderly TOTAL - 4 stars...yet another spot for sweet Hawaiian decadence RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/U7YPblfoMP

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    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026

    Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026

    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - 1/2 dozen malasada

    1/2 dozen malasada

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    Cha To Gelato Zen - Matcha gelato

    Cha To Gelato Zen

    4.6(166 reviews)
    0.8 miKaimuki
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    New flavor Strawberry White Chocolate and Hojicha Chocolate gelato was delicious. All of their…read moregelato options are great because I tried all of it. LOL It's no secret that I love this place and my friends also love it too. It's our fave place to hangout and chill. Noticed that at night closer to closing time they get flooded with people - do keep that in mind when coming here. Was lucky to snag a seat at the counter but it was packed! Please be patient with the help as well because most of the time it is just them trying to handle the huge barrage of people waiting in line as well as dine-in customers. Great experience nonetheless.

    Walked in happy to try a new spot. No greeting. No acknowledgment. Nothing. Just dull pasty people…read morestanding around and some dude in a suit looking like he's lost. Three staff members present and not one offered so much as an aloha or hello. For a local, "Hawai'i based business", the complete absence of aloha was jarring. I came ready to try all kinds stuff, especially matcha, but only ended up only smelling it, because the energy in that room made it clear my presence as a Black man wasn't wanted or needed. If business is going so well that customer service is optional, congratulations. But for the rest of us who show up hoping to feel welcome for overspending on your match and ice cream, especially in a place that's supposed to represent the spirit of these islands -- this wasn't it. This is clearly one of those places that feel like they're too good to serve you if you're not meeting their aesthetic. Yeah, very Beverly Hills (attempt, but likely wouldn't do well there), kinda "clicky" like vibe, snooty, haughty seeming like vibe, maybe a lil tad bit stuck up, and for the tiny little portion and "big show" , I probably would have liked it somewhat, but also would have felt guilty for paying a fortune to be treated that way lol This place likely won't be around in a year, by the vibe I'd say it's slow times (wonder why). I know I will, happy to spend even more down the road- so many to choose from, trust me this place ain't unique in my experience. In these times, be kind to yourself, and love yourself enough to go where you're treated best, people.

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    Cha To Gelato Zen - Inside seating

    Inside seating

    Cha To Gelato Zen - Tea leaves with some shoyu topping

    Tea leaves with some shoyu topping

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    Kansai Yamato - Mango Mochi and mango and cream mochi

    Kansai Yamato

    4.3(148 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I like my dessert wrapped in carbs, which is why mochi is one of my favorite things. Especially…read morearound New Years and Kansas Yamato has some of the best mochi on island. You can find this mochi around the island at different supermarkets but it's best from the source on University Ave. You can't miss out on their peanut butter stuffed mochi. It's just such a classic. I also love their strawberry stuffed mochi- so ono!

    Always wanted to go to their shop but since it's far from where we live, I didn't make it out…read morethere: We finally went to Kansai Yamato because my boyfriend wanted to try their fresh mango mochi. I've always been a fan of them since they were in the old 99 Ranch so I wasn't complaining about going there lol. We parked in the open lot on the left of the store. But you could also park in the parking inside. When we entered, it's a very small store that's hard to walk around if there's people in there with you. We got the fruit parfait cups, the fresh mango mochi, and the ones on the stick (which I forgot to take a pic of). The parfait cups were good with cream cheese, strawberries, and mochi. I didn't care for the mochi with the sweet soy sauce on it although I know that's what Japan is known for. And the fresh mango mochi was good. The only thing I didn't like was the Lima bean paste inside. I'm not a fan of that. I would recommend eating fast since it's fresh and the wetness of the mango can make the mochi soft and rip. I'm glad we got to try new items. Can't wait to go back and get their peanut butter mochi and other favs. The cashier that helped us was very nice and gave us a bag even though we said we didn't need one. If you love mochi, this place is for you!

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    Kansai Yamato - Assorted stuffed mochi. Orange one is the mango.

    Assorted stuffed mochi. Orange one is the mango.

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