1. VERDICT/VALUE Quick review: wide selection and reasonable prices make this a great place to stop by! 2. FOOD A wide selection of primarily Chinese-style baked buns and cakes make this a good place to stop for a snack or dessert. They are one of the few places on the island that makes Chinese-style pineapple buns WITHOUT custard inside - whoohoo!! On this trip, one of those buns, a red bean bun, and a bacon, cheese, and onion bun were devoured in seconds (hence, no pictures)...a reflection of the freshness and great taste of the buns. The buns range in price from about $1.30 to $1.80. 3. SERVICE Decent service, even better when speaking Cantonese. 4. ATMOSPHERE There are a few tables and chairs for folks that want to dine in, but you'll want to look elsewhere if you have a group larger than 4 in size. The AC makes it a decent place to stop by but it's primarily a place for takeout. Parking is available at meters on the street or in the public parking garage across the street. read more

I learned about this place from seeing Lori I's check in. I'm always down for trying new bakeries, especially Asian ones. Came here at around 1:30 on a weekday and there was not much selection on the pastry side. I did buy a mini volcano ($1.20) for my friend Lori M. and she liked it very much. I picked up a slice of strawberry shortcake ($3) and LOVED it. It was moist, light, and had a decent amount of strawberry pieces in the filling. The next time I need to pick up a cake for a party, maybe I'll pick up an entire cake for $30. Will definitely be back to try more things. I hope they have a better selection the next time around. read more

Bread House - Strawberry shortcake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

After seeing pictures and reading reviews about their japanese cheesecake, I just had to come here. Located on Maunakea street in chinatown, there is only street parking so my darling bf drove me down and dropped me off so I could run in and see what the deal was. I got there around 11 am and they had about 5 pieces of cheesecake left. Now prior reviews said there were 2 types of cheesecake "regular" and "fluffy". I asked the owner (he said he had a one man shop, he does it all) for the fluffy cheesecake and looked puzzled. He said he only had one kind of cheesecake but it's "cake style". I got 3 pieces for $3 each. I also got 2 cream cheese mini buns ($.70) and 2 hot dog buns ($1.20). They were out of the pineapple buns, the pork floss bun, the hot dog and cheese buns and other donuts as well. I'm not sure if he restocks during the day. Let me say the cheesecake was delectable. It tasted like super soft melt in your mouth butter poundcake. I ate the whole slice. I also told my boyfriend that he wouldn't like his piece so I ate his too. The cream cheese mini bun was good. Hot dog bun was run of the mill. Cash only The owner was very pleasant. I'm on to Elvin's bakery next to try their japanese cheesecake. read more

Bread House - Yummy yummy japanese cheesecake. $3 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've only been in Bread House once, but I've tried a good portion of the breads sold here. When they first opened, I mentioned this bakery to my dad and since then he's been buying boxes at a time. The breads here are "Asian" style, meaning most is white and tender in texture. My favorite would have to be the spam and egg. Normally I don't care for spam, but I guess when you eat it in conjunction with bread it's somehow delicious! I also enjoyed the raisin twist! I haven't tried all their cakes, but the new black forest one was absolutely lovely! For $3, you get a generous slice of soft, chocolatey cake with shaved choco bits on top. I liked that it wasn't too sweet, considering how much chocolate was in it. Highly recommend! read more

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Just OK. When we went pretty much every item was $2 or less. There's a table and chairs. but the group of silver haired Asian ladies weren't allowed to sit there and eat (asked/answered in English). Things were just O. K. We had a crispy puff pastry with almonds, already in plastic bag which was good. Update: almond stick, I was able to buy (just) one. Judging from the lack of crowd here and the crowd two doors down, the locals prefer Y C S (?). They took plastic payment. read more

Bread House, what a cute name! This bakery is located near police station in Chinatown. Bread House is a Chinese bakery and they're pretty similar to Elvin's bakery. I'm not sure who's copying who. I like their volcano bun which looks like half deflated ball with nothing inside. It just has light coating of sweetness on the top. My family also like their pineapple buns. There's no free parking folks. This is in Chinatown. If you visit on a Sunday, you'll see 2 younger gentlemen working behind the counter who are pleasant. read more

Bread House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of my usual stops when in Chinatown. Bread House is a super affordable bakery with a ton of local favorites along with ethnic inspired bread choices. Think sugar twist donuts, ham/cheese rolls and hot dog buns vs sweet azuki buns, Hong Kong (coconut rolls) and melon pan. Prices start at $1, up to a little under $2. My go-tos are the sugar twist donuts, bacon/cheese roll, ham/cheese roll and cream pan. Make sure to check out their refrigerated cakes and pastries. read more

Bread House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is your place to go if you have a huge sweet tooth like me!! This place is fantastic!! All their bread items are amazing, the bread literally melts in your mouth!!! I have never used to many exclamation marks to express my self!!!!!! I tried the mini cream cheese filled bread and the Tiramisu cake. The bread-Oh so fluffy and soft with the perfect amount of cream cheese. I couldn't believe I underestimated the power if this bread and bought just one mini bread! I have been happy and happier every time I visited this place. I highly recommend this place to all the future diabetics! read more

Bread House - Get in my mouth you fluffy one! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I usually don't leave reviews and if it is it's either good or really bad. I have to complain about service. Was a young Chinese guy with glasses more concerned with his phone than helping, ordered 12 coconut mini pies, he was going to give me 2 small containers until I asked can you give me the one big box, I guess was too much work and he started doing things hard and then no thank you or anything so had to write this read more

Excellent bread. I have ordered various breads there but the two breads they always order are the Nonna Bread and the mixed croissants. You cannot go wrong with anything that see t you choose to order. Because I don't live that close by, I wish that it opened a little earlier but, I'm just glad that the Bread Shop I'd open fir business. read more

I really wanted to like this place but it was very difficult, we went there on a Sunday morning because all the other coffee shops were closed and we really didn't want Starbucks. So decided to give this place a try and I was very disappointed; we only got a small coffee because everything else looked old and not very fresh. The guy went to the fridge and pulled out a pitcher of coffee, I should have just left at that time but didn't want to seem rude. So stuck with the coffee. The coffee was disgusting and tasted like old cigarettes, I took one sip and had to throw the rest away. I would not recommend this place because I still can't get over the coffee being in the fridge. I think if you can't sell all of the coffee made for that day you should throw it away and make a new pot not save it for next day. I'm not sure if their bread is any better but this experience has left me speechless and disappointed. read more

All of their pastries are so delicious and the service is excellent, very sweet and very friendly. They are so nice and very helpful and I just can't stay away from this place. Very quiet, not noisy and right next to the police station. Very clean the place and it's not hot at all but there goes my diet hehe. Until next time Bread house when I have money to spend on all those baked goods. read more

An array of baked goods are labeled and on display in little drawers. Trays, paper, and tongs are there for you to hemp yourself. They only accept cash. My favorite is some kind of tart that I don't know the name of. It wasn't available the last time I went. read more

This place is really good! It reminds me panya & saint German. Usually when I come the shelves are fully stacked with yummy pasteries. Prices are reasonable all of which less than $3 per. But the cakes in the glass case up front are Soo good! I've come to pick up single slices of the strawberry shortcake, chocolate dream, cheesecake & tiramisu. All are divine all about $3.60 per slice. so worth it if you have a office birthday and need to get a little goodie for your coworker/boss. Parkings a little tough. On maunakea there's a bunch of street on both sides of the street but usually are taken up by other patrons early in the morning. There's a municipal parking on the right side of the street and aren't more than a couple bucks if you're there to just stroll around to get your goods. read more

Everything was so delicious, but it was our first time eating here so we just got a few things to try. We took a few bites on our way back to the car before we realized that sharing is overrated and we needed to walk back and buy more pastries. read more

Thank God there's this near my work place. I come here almost every morning during the work week for breakfast. Variety of delicious pastry selection. Anything red bean and coconut is my favorite. And also the egg tart, the egg tart is a must have. The price is right and reasonable. It is way cheaper than others. Anyone who is in Chinatown should visit this place. Great selections and friendly staff. read more

Bread House - Entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The Bread House is on our list whenever we have the pleasure to come to Oahu from Arizona. They have a nice selection of bakery items for very good prices. The red bean filled pastries are our favorite, but we fill up on many of their items. Some are savory and others sweet. Some have more fillings than others, but all are very enjoyable to eat. They are very consistent in what they offer. It was almost two years ago when we were last here, and we were happy that they kept our favorites available (chicken curry being another one I love). The sweet lady at the counter speedily and happily wraps up what you need to go, or you can take your tray of goodies to one of the few tables inside to enjoy right away. read more

I've been here before, but never like this. I was craving an apple fritter, sadly none to be found, but I spied a egg tart. A friend (whose voice I have never heard) whispered softly in my ear..."Get the Egg Tarts"...okay Ann, I thought. Soft as a babies butt, semi sweet cream filled bloom of sunshine in my mouth! The noise of those I shared with! The longing for more... I started with the hot dog in a bun, smeared with horseradish mustard...stupefied! Slap myself in the face silly cause I didn't buy more. Tomorrow is another day, as long as I don't die tonight. "Oh, Lord, there are egg tarts in heaven, I'm sure. But, If it be thy will, let me live a bit longer..." A real prayer. Located in Chinatown on the left side of Maunakea Street (one way), facing makai (the ocean), just past Hotel Street. Aloha read more

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The worker was grumpy and acted like he didn't want to be there. Which one is good? I don't know *rude tone and looked annoyed* We were speechless to see and hear the answer. It was such a turn off that we only got one item. Spam egg roll: spam and egg inside the bread. Nothing special..it's like bread from your typical bakery. 3 stars!! Bread House is almost yummylicious!! read more

Bread House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The pastries were okay, but the owner was not friendly at all. If you're going to be that arrogant, at least make sure your pastries are out of this world. Other bakeries in Chinatown are much friendlier and appreciate your business. Patronize those as their pastries are just as good or better. read more

Karaoke review of Bread House Karaoke music from YouTube Karafun. Song: Hot Chocolate - "You Sexy Thing" Instructions: (Very important) Grab yourself a beer....make that a six pack. Copy the lyrics below. Chug your brew. Click the link below. After five seconds skip that irritating ad and ....BELT IT OUT!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aX0YThpKfA "I believe in miracles. Bread House! You sexy thing (you sexy thang you)!! I believe in miracles. Bread House! You sexy thing! Where did you come from, baby? How did you know, I needed you? How did you know, I needed you so badly? How did you know, I'd give my heart so gladly? Yesterday, I was one of the hungry people. Now you've open close to me, makin' bakin' love for me I believe in miracles. Bread House! You sexy thing, (you sexy thang you)!! I believe in miracles. Since you can along. You sexy thing! Where have you been, darlin'? How did I know, you'd be the one? Did you know, I love your Tiramisu! Did you know, your chocolate cake is to die for! In your place, I feel love and jubilation. I'm glad you're open close to me, servin' all that love to me! I believe in miracles. Bread House! You sexy thing (you sexy thang you)! I believe in miracles. Bread House! Glad you came along. You sexy thing ...aaaahh! Your shortcake! (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bread-house-honolulu?select=uicnfkodIxO4FfEDA_kpBA#OjmDfBuv5y8q_beFmKCJVg ....such a sexy thang) An pan! (them sexy thangs) I lick my lips for you darlin'. It's sex-tacy! Yesterday, I was one of the hungry people. Now your open close to me, makin' bakin' all that love for me! I believe in miracles. Bread House! You sexy thing (you sexy thang you)! I believe in miracles. Bread House! You sexy thing! You please me! (you sexy thang) Thrill me darlin'! (you sexy thang) I love the way you bake for me. Makin' all them sexy thangs. How can I resist you? Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, tingle me baby!! Ah!! You're my new sexy thing! I love the way you bake for me, darlin'. I love the things you bake for me. Hey! My sexy thing! How can I resist you? I want to hug you baby! You're my new .... sexy thang!!!" P.S. They don't have Hot Chocolate but they do have milk tea and coffee. P.P.S. At my age, if I'm looking for pleasure and had to choose between a 26 year old, naked, blue eyed blonde with a body that is 36-22-36 and a Bread House strawberry shortcake .....pass me a couple of napkins please!! ...."tingle me baby!" P.P.P.S. Being a man, I could only give this place 4 stars. Two days ago, I stopped by to get me a couple of red bean sticks ( http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bread-house-honolulu?select=uicnfkodIxO4FfEDA_kpBA#mUMGW9aI6hh16zs-ZicG8g ) but they were sold out. FYI - "If a man can't get sex when he wants it ....minus one star!!!" - From Val Y.'s Quotes About Life read more

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My friend turned me on to this place when he came over to watch football. I decided to give it a try myself and went down. Easy to find since they are a couple of doors down from the Chinatown Police Station (now I know it's gotta be good). They have a good selection of all kinds of buns with an assortment of fillings. From savory to sweet, the selections are endless. Very reasonable, however, I am knocking off a star since it is "cash" only. I felt sorry for the lady in front of me scrambling to pay for her 2 pastries with all the coins she had in her purse. Thank goodness she had enough as she was sweating bullets since they don't take plastic. read more

Bread House - Pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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2 stars for their green tea cheese stick. -3 for the grouchy guy at the cash register. I wanted to like this place, but the customer service sucks. I'll try again next time. Also, you have to spend $10 in order to have your pastries packed in a box instead of measly plastic bags. read more

I would definitely come back here when I get a chance to go to Chinatown. I purchased a custard bun which was really soft and had a decent amount of filling. I also got a round pull-apart style of bread with ribbons of custard on it, don't remember the name of it though. On day three it was still really good. read more

Bread House - Sweet and soft but didn't get the name - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love food in Chinatown and Mink loves anything from a bakery, especially if it's from Bread House. They are conveniently located next to the Chinatown police station so this is must go to spot for us before or after a meal. Talk about the perfect place for us! It's a clean bakery with delicious pastries and cake. I don't eat much pastries but Mink did let me try some of their custard items and they were good! It's great coming here because they are so convenient for me if I'm at the office or eating in Chinatown. They are so close to Downtown that I can walk over to pick up a surprise treat for Mink during my day. Most of the time I drive because it's hot and I'm lazy but I could walk if I wanted to. It's nice that they are always consistent with customers throughout the day and they bring out fresh pastries daily. There are several tables and chairs to enjoy your snack/dessert. It's well lit inside with natural light coming in from the entrance and when you're inside, you don't feel like you're in Chinatown. It's a great spot to chat with friends or to enjoy a treat. I've had coffee here several times and I really like the ambiance. The staff and owner are very nice. Not only do they speak Chinese, they speak English as well! Heads up though, they do not have wifi and it's cash only here. read more

I used to park at Hale Pauahi in Chinatown and walk to work downtown. One day, I decided to go down Maunakea and noticed a new and *gasp* clean storefront. Walked by and noticed a new bakery was in town. Skeptical at first, I checked my Yelp app and saw about 4 reviews at the time, all saying this place was good, so I went in. Likes: Great price for the quality. They have an assortment of baked goods, but they're things you'd typically see in a mall or nice strip mall, rather than in Chinatown. However, instead of paying like $2-3 for a pastry and $4-5 for a slice of cake, the pastries here are under $2, sometimes even $1, and the cakes are $3 a slice. They also taste good too! Dislikes: Cash only. Also, I'm used to more dense cheesecake (like Cheesecake Factory...), and theirs is too light. But some of my coworkers liked it. Favorites: I haven't had a good croissant since I moved out of Europe. However, their croissants here are pretty good for Hawaii! Not 100% like I remember, but it's good enough I guess. They also have mini ones for 50 cents. If you need to bring a bunch of good pastries in to work or at a party and not looking to spend as much, come over here. You might want to bring a nice container though because they give you the pastries in little baggies, and the cakes come in styrofoam containers. Can't complain when it's this cheap though. read more

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This is right in the heart of Chinatown on Maunakea street near Lam Fong. I love their strawberry shortcake here! They also sell cookies, other variety of cakes and melon pans as well as hot dog pastries. read more

Bread House - Strawberry shortcake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Bread House is an Asian inspired bakery located along Maunakea Street in China Town, across the street from the Municipal Parking. I ordered the coconut butter cream bun and the chocolate danish. The coconut butter cream bun was soft and fluffy with fine shavings of coconut on top. Along its length is the butter cream that lends a delicate taste of coconut. The chocolate danish is a croissant stuffed and topped off with chocolate. This too had a slight sweet taste, but unlike a traditional croissant, was not as flaky. Overall, these items are great with coffee and lattes as they are light to neutral in flavor. I am very sure I will be back as I gave some to my mom and started raving over the coconut butter cream bun. read more

Always a good choice for pastries and coffee. Friendly service and decent prices along with a good selection. Don't forget the cakes and other treats in the case. read more

11.6.13. I had read about this place some time ago on Yelp...& one day, my mom needed to pick up a lei. So, as most people know, stopping in Chinatown to pick up anything is difficult due to the lack of street parking/waiting areas. Luckily, there was a spot open on Maunakea! Still, I waited in the car while my mom went to pick out the lei...I was waiting, kind of looking around at what was near by... It took me a while to realize that, hey! This was the place I had read about! I immediately abandoned my post in the car & decided to check it out. Bread House is a quaint bakery with a definite European vibe. Clean displays showcase the various pasteries available that day...ranging from actual food (e.g., pizza rolls, ham & cheese, etc.) to sweet treats (e.g., bear claws, coconut-filled donuts, etc.). I went for the latter, settling for a custard bear claw & a coconut-filled donut. Both items were pretty large in my opinion, as it goes for pasteries. Prices seemed to be in the ballpark of Zippy's pasteries...but these seemed much more gourmet. I thoroughly enjoyed my bear claw & my coworker enjoyed the coconut confection. If you're into custard that has that distinct egg-y flavor, this place is for you! Hopefully I can come back here again to try some other things...it is quite a walk from central downtown though :( But overall, I am really happy that I stumbled upon this place! Yelp 365 Challenge: #309/365 read more

Bread House - Bear Claw (custard) & Coconut Donut - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The folks that run the joint are nice enough. Bread House is pretty much your quintessential Chinese bakery with the usual offerings, such as pineapple buns, but they have a Hawaiian twist to some of their goods too. I tried their Spam, Egg, and Cheese Bun (1.70). It's pretty reasonably priced. It was very soft, and had a slice of spam with some egg in it. It reminds me a lot of the ham egg and cheese variety that we get back home. Overall, just okay, but if you're in the mood for this kind of stuff, Bread House can probably satisfy your craving. read more

Bread House - Spam, Egg, and Cheese Bun (1.70) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love coming here. Bread is so soft and fresh. Faves are red bean bun, hot dog and cheese bread, ham and corn bun and sesame coconut bun. I always call in my order the day before or early morning since they run out. Prices are way cheaper than Brug. read more

Bff Paul gave us some wife cakes from here. The crust was flaky with a mochi like center sweet filling. Sesame topping added another star. 5 stars based on that one item. Got mom a sweet buttery top loaf and she commented the quality of bread was better at Annies down the street. So hard to please her, sheeesh! Tip: toast wife cakes before eating for top top experience. Yummm read more

They have the milk tea that suit my friend and I's taste. We used to trek our way to Maunakea from Fort St Mall just to get their milk tea. I don't remember what we told the guy who usually prepped our drinks. I think it was more milk-less tea (like 60-50), no sugar, and lite ice. And he was more than happy to make it. But don't forget the desserts and breads they have. Good for snacking! Other pictures of milk tea: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bread-house-honolulu#rqxg4Rfm_FXqsqP1KjT8Kg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bread-house-honolulu#COD_CWhYvsLsYk-riQW-pQ read more

Bread House - Milk tea and some dessert - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We loooooove the bread house and especially their coconut bread. It's good for morning breakfast for just a snack to munch on. The taste is pretty authentic to what you would fine in most China towns. Definitely recommend stopping by the bread house is you're in China town in Hawaii. The bread is soooo fresh! read more

Bread House - Coconut bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delish, but pricey. I was craving some chinese baked goods, so it hit the spot. read more

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Just found this place when wandering around during a charity walk. Haven't tried their breads yet but I plan too. I've had their cakes which are amazing...so airy and light. Very flavorful but not overly sweet. Of course, they are more expensive than a cake you'd get at the usual places but well worth it, imo. Service very friendly. read more

Bread House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I stop at this place from time to time on the weekend when I'm working downtown. It's a great place to pick up a snack in between meals. The first time I came here, I was intrigued; a "western style" bakery in Chinatown? The owners must be psychic because this place appears to do good business. Points for trying something different. I usually get a pastry of some kind. The variety and quality of the baked goods is similar to Saint-Germain Bakery. The woman working behind the counter is very friendly and exudes a quiet competence. They have seating inside if you prefer to eat in. The last time I tried this place, I got a ham and corn pastry and a ham and green onion pastry. They were both delicious. If you are in Chinatown and want quality baked goods, this is your place! read more

Bread House - Ham and green onion roll. Almost too pretty to eat. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We got here around noon and everything was pretty much gone. I ended up purchasing 2 types of bread but they were just okay. There were no distinct flavor for each item and the bread was kind of bland. read more

Pastry here are awesome, breads are very soft and chewy, and buttery, prices are very reasonable and a lot of locals go there. Highly recommend this bakery. read more