This place makes great bread but I wasn't impressed by the pastries. There's a few things that I think hold it back from being 4 stars. You have to pre-order stuff and you need to jump on it immediately each week when they release the shopping slots. I'm usually stuck on work calls at 9 am on a Tuesday so by the time I got on their website just before noon, most things were already sold out. Then, you have to go pick it up during the window you requested. It's hard for me to pinpoint within a 15 minute window when I'll be able to buy some bread a week ahead of time. Not sure why they set it up this way but after weeks of missing my order window I finally managed to see a few things I wanted to try. They say they'll run your order out to your car but I texted them twice and waited 10 minutes bc I had my dog with me and didn't want to leave her but nobody answered the messages or came out so I had to roll all the windows down and dart up to the window to collect my things. I spent almost $9 on a mango Danish with tapioca pudding inside that fell apart immediately and was burnt around the edges and all the coconut flakes fell off it. That was an epic fail. Taste and execution were totally off. The $7 pandan croissant was as empty inside as a game room after a raid. The croissant was good but it needs more than a whiff of filling. The $12 load of olive ciabatta was actually worth the cost and it was a really divine piece of bread. It makes amazing sandwiches, and a hearty way to shovel butter and other dips into the face. The crust has a nice crunch, the inside is chewy with the right amount of texture and they're generous with the olives. I can see why this place is named Breadshop and not "pastry" or "bakery" in the name. I would go back for more bread and maybe something savory but I'm not getting ripped off on their Danish or croissants again. read more

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My friend stopped by to pick up her sourdough loaf she pre ordered. She said sometimes they have cookies. The worker said they had 4 cookies left. The cookie was amazing, I should have got all four. I will be coming back to try more items! Service was great, quick and informative. Just a pickup window to grab your baked goods, a cute little shop. read more

Breadshop - Cookie! - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They have my favorite bread! When you cut open a fresh Sesame Semolina it has a fragrant nutty smell from the sesame and the crumb has nice airy irregular holes and a very nice chew as is, or toasted. Chris Sy has some serious baking chops. A couple other favorites .... The City is a white sourdough with a satisfying tang and smell. I still prefer Tartine's version - I will bring back wrapped loaves in my suitcase - but in Honolulu, Breadshop's sourdoughs, City or Country, are better than the rest. Another really good one is the Brioche. I like toasted bread and this brioche stands up well - walk next door to The Curb Kaimuki for the Kaya Toast and see. There is an assortment of different pastries that you can sometimes purchase individually, or grab in a blind four pack assortment. Sometimes they're meh, sometimes they're eye opening tasty. They hold up well the next day - you warm them up at 200 degrees for a few minutes, don't try to rebake them at a high temp! The croissants have to be on anyone's top three list in the city. Great crisp layers that flake off like snowflakes when you take a bite, a slightly dry airy interior, and a good soft chew. I get into phases where I crave a straight up crispy, buttery, plain croissant and I usually have to go here to find something that satisfies me. That said, I have issues. I dislike not being able to see and select what I want - online ordering has its usefulness but seeing a nice display is part of the pleasure of buying high quality baked goods. And, having quantities limited means often finding out something is already sold out one or days before you want to buy it. When I want to pick up a bread but find the plain croissants sold out or not for sale that day it leaves me a little peeved; and having to pick up bread in the afternoon goes against my instincts for buying baked goods. If the bread is sold out I also will not bother first ordering and pre-paying for a single plain croissant, then driving to pick it up in the afternoon to eat tomorrow - I'm going up the street for my croissant early in the morning to eat that day. But, I do really like that Sesame Semolina. read more

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Is this place for real? Breadshop is supposedly a bakery where all their items get sold out quickly, and online ordering is the only method of obtaining their breads/pastries. They are only available on Wednesdays through Sundays, and you have to time it right where you can actually have a selection to choose from. We tried: +the Mushroom Gruyere Toast +the Orange Cardamom Morning Bun +a Pecan Praline Snail +a Prosciutto and Gruyere Croissant +a Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie +a Persimmon Sticky Toffee Pudding Danish +a Guava and Sweet Cheese Brioche Tart +a Banana Suman Croissant We missed out on the foccacia squares the last round, so we were excited to try the additional items. Unfortunately, these were all a miss - they were overly greasy/oily, and some were either overbaked and too dry? Not sure if they really are making these the morning of, since it didn't seem to be as fresh as you'd think. Staff were not the friendliest, so not sure why it's so difficult to be dressed with a smile? Super overhyped; you can definitely find higher quality bread offerings with the price point to match at local farmers markets. +greasy/stale breads and pastries +unfriendly staff +all hype! read more

Excellent green olive slab and pastries. Other loaves are disappointing. Grumpy servers detract from the experience - where is the aloha? Order online for pick up. If you just show up, many items will be sold out/unavailable. read more

I love bread, but am not very well versed in it like other foods, but man, this place really impressed me. These days, I'm not as quick to spend on things above average cost, you know what I mean? I think in today's economy, although inflation is being wrangled back and costs are evening out, we're all a little more spend conscious, but this place is worth spending a few extra dollars. There's something about their product. It's well crafted, delicious, and not easily obtained out here. Yes, there are other bakeries, and other great bakeries at that, but not many others leave me craving for another loaf like their furikake focaccia, or the mung croissant I got my mom a couple of weeks ago. Their mushroom Gruyère croissant is also the thing of dreams! They sell out quickly of many of their unique items, so there's a lot I have not yet had the opportunity to try, but I have not been disappointed by anything I've had the privilege of picking up. Their service is online only for in-person pick-up, but it makes for an efficient experience so you can get to munching on your loaves sooner. The store-front is pretty clean, and they do have a parking lot on the premises, as well as street parking in the general vicinity, so although it's a hole in the wall spot, it's easy to get to, and in my opinion, worth seeking out. Even something as simple as a chocolate croissant, oh my gosh, I kind of want one now. Really, start simple, then grab something unfamiliar. I'd dare tell you, you won't regret it. read more

Can I be a little honest? Overhyped. Did alot of research on this place and read all the local pr articles before paying the online order of a box of 3 assorted croissants (pre-chosen for you at random), and a Country bread. The croissants were oily, not very crispy, and I really really disliked the taegu and cheese stuffed one (taegu is a Korean side dish of dried seasoned squid with a gochujang base sauce). The taegu was overly soft and squishy and I didn't like the seasoning. The country bread was not a dense loaf. In fact, it was slightly tough, and the inside was nearly hollow. The shop is not a kupuna friendly ordering system. Hours are inconvenient. Price points are higher for *artisanal bread and pastries. Maybe I am not ordering the correct pastries and breads that are worth the hype. The pictures everyone shares sure are beautiful, and they are beautiful to look at. But the taste and quality was not there for me. I don't think I'll purchase again any time soon. read more

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Feeling in need of a pastry fix, I was scrolling through Yelp reviews and other sources for a good pastry shop on Oahu. I really hit the jackpot with Breadshop. The pastries are made fresh daily and have a good variety (missed the nonna pie because it was sold out by the time I ordered). I loved the buttery flaky pastry crust and chocolately center of the chocolate crossiant. It's a must try in my opinion. The furikake bread is also well flavored and delicious, but huge! It took our family all week to eat it. I appreciate that their pastries are on preorder so you know what's available rather than head all the way to the shop and find out that your favorites are sold out after a ridiculously long line. I also love the neighborhood surrounding this shop. Lots of local spots to support once you devor your pastries! read more

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Picked up a loaf of Country Sourdough this morning. It was still slightly warm when I got home. I sliced off one end, slathered it with butter and was immediately transported back to my small kid days in the Bay Area. You can taste the care and effort that went into the loaf. Chris does it right from beginning to end. read more

Breadshop - Sourdough Loaf - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Incredible croissants. I love their sourdough too. I am a frequent bread shop customer

Easy online ordering and the best pumpernickel bread I have ever had in my life and my ex worked in a nyc bakery Yea really !!! But back home now here on Oahu and how magical I discovered the pumpernickel by accident- my friend wanted a baguette so I ordered both. baguette was yummy also even though I picked up and ordered at 5ish soo Fresh and kind staff - super easy pickup ... the smell and freshness delicious read more

Great tasting foccasia bread, buns & cookies! Sour dough cookies was unusual flavor. Everything has to be pre-ordered. read more

We love the bread shop! Their bread is so fresh and delicious. They also have the best croissants so crispy and fluffy! The chocolate croissant is my favorite! read more

Stopped by right at 6 pm as they were closing but they were still nice enough to help us and we even scored a free pastry! And everything we got is so good! this place is awesome. read more

Breadshop is our absolute favorite place for bread. Our favorite is their flatbread - it's an incredibly delicious focaccia with a perfectly crunchy exterior and squishy interior. Their orange cardamom buns are the perfect breakfast snack, and we've never been disappointed by the box of mystery pastries. You have to order online through tock, but you can pickup at anytime even if it's not the time you selected. They often sell out though, so the selection may be slimmer if you're ordering day of, especially in the afternoon. There's a parking lot out back that's shared with The Curb and usually has spaces. read more

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Had the pleasure of sampling the flat bread at a bbq and had to find this place and grab a couple loaves myself! Pretty sure I could kill a whole baguette if left unsupervised.... With zero self control. Order through tock on their website link through yelp. I was skeptical at first because there are no walk ups, but the time reservation and ordering system make everything painless as far as knowing what you're going to get before it sells out. Believe me, it sells out fast. I just walked up and grabbed my order at the window near my reservation time. Super easy and love the aesthetic of the place! This place knows bread. What a gem to have on the island and I'm so happy to have finally discovered it. I will be back to try the other delicacies at a later date but this will be my go to for a specialty loaf from now on. Thanks for the amazingly crafted loaves and pastries, Breadshop! Cheers read more

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Ummmm can we take like a super long pause and talk about this croissant loaf?!?!? Since this is my 3rd review, I had to try some new stuff. For $25 I HAD to try this croissant loaf and mannnn am I sure glad I did. Being mixed and having Danish blood, butter is an important food group in my life. This bread did not need it at all! It was PERFECT! While I'm sure butter would still be tasty on it, it didn't need it. If my first or second review didn't lure you in, hopefully this one does! I got a baguette this time as they were out of epi but it was still good. Epi still is my fave. We opted for flatbread as well instead of the furikake flatbread and while it was good, we will stick to the furikake one. read more

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What the heck -- 5 stars! If I could give 6 stars, I would. We grabbed the Seeded City sourdough and two pastries: the Friday special, a pandan whipped cream bun, and their cardamom bun. Everything was just chef's kiss amazing. The sourdough had that perfect crispy crust with a soft, airy inside--seriously, I could eat it plain and be happy. The pandan whipped cream bun? So light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness, with a subtle pandan flavor that made it extra special. And the cardamom bun was cozy and fragrant, with just enough spice to keep things interesting Ordering is so easy--you order and pay online, and just pick it up. No stress. The rotating daily specials are honestly what make me come back week after week. Every time, there's something new to fall in love with After this religious experience, I've officially converted to buying my bread from Breadshop every week. I can't recommend this place highly enough, and my only regret is not finding it sooner read more

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My absolute favorite bakery on island. This place knows how to do BREAD. I love that they have both sweet and savory options, but just their plain city loaf is such a treat. I love that they have seasonal breads that they will rotate (the calamansi brioche was so fluffy, creamy and tart) but also they have their regulars, like their chocolate babka. Their savory breads are great as well! Try their nonna pie - trust me. They use the toast site for online ordering so you always know what is in stock before you get there, but they do sell out quick. Once in a while when they make too much bread they will post on their instagram that they are selling the breads at a discount, which is a nice excuse way to get double the amount of bread! read more

Breadshop - Chocolate babka - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Bread quality is excellent - their seeded sourdough and furikake focaccia is the best. They used to make more croissant flavors but only have a few now so I miss the variety but still good quality. The speciality brioches are a must. Prices have gone up over the years but understandably with the economy. The online ordering/pickup is can be a little confusing compared to to being able to just walk up and buy something but not too challenging to navigate once you figure it out read more

I do not like to add bad reviews however, after spending $85, I would have expected the pastries to not be burnt to a black crisp. How can you sell that to your customers? It tasted horrible! Sourdough went downhill as well since there's holes in it, which means they skimped on the ingredients. Babes Bakery it is! See the picture below of the burnt pastry. read more

Breadshop - $9 burnt Sweet Potato and Custard danish! No thanks! - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I go every 1-2 weeks for the Divine breads and pastries, absolutely the best in town, Chris knows his breads!

Solid pastries! Maybe just personal preference, but I thought the miso eggplant croissant had a little too much bonito flake. The croissant lamination was well done, but I have had some more flavorful croissants this year so I'm going with 4/5 :) read more

Breadshop - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's been quite awhile since we have been here. Our second visit did not disappoint at all. We didn't want to get any bread, just some pastries. Today they still had a few options as we got there in the afternoon. The chocolate croissant was so darn good, flaky & buttery with a generous portion of quality chocolate inside. Our grandsons were visiting from the Mainland and one of them has two favorite local fruits, lychee and mango. It must have been fate as they had a mango & lychee danish. It's pretty big and on top of the light custard was a lot of mango & lychee. He was in local style heaven, throughly enjoying his mango/lychee danish. The young man serving us was great, so polite & personable. Provided us with all of the days breads and pastries still available. Also let us know that we can go online to order and pick up anytime after until closing. Going to get some brioche and pastries for sure. read more

Review very limited in scope. This is not a shop where you can walk in and look at the products in the counter. If you want to try their products, I suggest you order online, a day or two in advance. The menu items on Fri-Sun are more robust and give you a better selection. There is a sign in the window with a QR code which directs the customer to review and order online "yes, even if you are here"; so scan the code, surf the menu, place items in the cart, create an account, add payment info, check out with your order pickup time appointment scheduled every 30 minutes. Onerous for sure. Once there - everything looks amazing, but loafs of bread are starting at $10 and pastries starting at $5.50. Which seems contrary to the first sentence in their mission statement, "we believe that good bread should be part of our daily lives, not a luxury or treat reserved for special occasions." - so if my family of 4 goes through a loaf every other day, my bread budget is no less than $150 a month. Labor aside, it's only flour, salt, yeast and water. Being in town just for a short time, I have no need for a loaf of bread. But I wanted to try the pastries. At 4pm the only one left was the Orange-Cardamom Morning Bun. I prefer mine to be sticky, carry some weight and be chewy. Since I can't see it in the case, I had no idea what it looked like. But when I got it, this one didn't check any of those boxes. The flavor was nice but on the reserved side. I also tried the Crispbread. It was definitely more on point. In fact it's very good! While I understand that people need to earn a living wage, rent has to be paid, and the lights have to stay on, so could be said for the consumers. And when I think of a bakery I want to see and smell the products which adds to the visceral experience. A premium price isn't solely justified on product alone. With the ordering process, the sidewalk experience, and starting prices for a loaf of bread - I don't consider this a user friendly experience. But if I was somewhere and someone had a loaf available for me - I most certainly would dig-in! I mean it is called, "Breadshop". The totality of the experience as a whole is the basis of the review rating. read more

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I'm a current student at UH Manoa and love coming here every weekend for breakfast. It can be a bit annoying when they run out of my favorite items, but I take this as an opportunity to expand my pallet and try other things from their menu (so far I've LOVED everything I've tried). Not a lot of interaction with people so if you're more of an introverted person this is a great place for you--I personally don't mind the simple 'order and go' service, but the service is still very inviting and I've never had any problems. The location is amazing with so many other cool shops, cafes, and restaurants just a few steps away right on Waialae Avenue. One of my personal favorite spots that I love sharing with friends and family; Breadshop always has me coming back for more! read more

It's great that you no longer have to wait until 2pm to pick-up your baked goods from BreadShop! Of course, if you do show up at 10am, only the breads and some of the pastries will be ready - the brioche aren't ready until the early afternoon. But one or two breads and a coupla' pastries are still a good haul! And those savory pastries with mushroom & Gruyere, or prosciutto & Gruyere and even green beans make for a great lunch (with a glass of vino)! read more

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Everything I have here is excellent. I usually stock up on loaves and Taegu Croissants. So much talent and hard work behind everything that's served. Love this place. read more

Bread is good but not outstanding. I wouldn't say this is a convenient bakery. All items must be purchased online and most are sold out before they open. Service isn't great either. read more

Breadshop - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've purchased bread here many times before, but I think this place is starting to lose quality. Just like a lot places in Hawaii after a while. The last few times I've gone it has gotten progressively bad. I bought a sourdough wheat loaf yesterday and it is inedible. I really love a crusty bread but this one was just rock hard. Pretty crappy for a $10 loaf of bread. I guess I will have to find a new bread place read more

On the corner of 8th Avenue and Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki, the Breadshop offers quality baked goods for a moderate price. I've been here a few times though it has been awhile. Parking on the street...metered on Waialae. There is parking in the back for businesses that share the same building, such as The Curb. Ordered via Tock and had the Nonna's Pie. It was good but to my understanding this was more like a Sicilian style pizza pie then a traditional Grandma's pizza. $10 for two large squares. read more

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I absolutely love the baked goods here, and my puppy absolutely loves their filled croissants as a small treat. The prices are slightly higher than the normal bakery but it's so worth it. Their hours are not the best but I have been lucky in a few occasions where they opened up early when they saw me standing around. They were always friendly to me. For me I highly recommend them, but if you're on a tight budget then wait for an extra special occasion to try it. read more

I had to update this review simply to talk about their croissants. These are by far, the BEST croissants I've had on the island. They are definitely comparable to the ones I've had in Europe. These croissants are flaky and super moist and soft on the inside. They are also very buttery and filled with flavor. I ate them over a couple days and they maintained their texture and flavor. Their croissants sell out fast (this was my first time getting my hands on them after multiple attempts), so I highly suggest checking their site as soon as their orders open on Tuesday mornings and getting a box or two of the croissants. And while you're at it, you may as well pick up a few more items as anything from breadshop is fantastic and high quality! read more

Breadshop - plain croissants - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Try everything. I ordered the pineapple brioche, 4 piece savory and sweet boxes, and potato pie. The puff pastry was done extremely well with its flaky, crispy, and buttery (but not too buttery) texture. In the pastry boxes were: - Pecan Praline Snail - Butterscotch Apple with Cinnamon Streusel Tart - Mexican Hot Chocolate Danish - Zucchini with Garlic Cream Cheese and Herbs - Prosciutto and Gruyère croissant - Taego, Spinach, and Manchego croissant - Cookie butter and mac nut twice baked croissant My personal favorites were the croissants (last 3 listed). The flavors were incredible. Pineapple brioche is a massive loaf that will satisfy me for a while after freezing some slices. Potato pie was also huge and is best reheated before enjoying. read more

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Breadshop bread is amazing. The bread itself is delicious but everything about the presentation is exciting. Yesterday I went to pick up my order, which may sound insignificant but let me tell you it was NOT. I set my alarm for 9:00am on Tuesday morning in order to try and be the first person to place an order for this coming Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Being Christmas week I expected there would be a lot of demand however, I didn't expect the sourdough rolls to already be sold out at 9:03am! Alas, I settled on placing my order for Wednesday and figured I would just freeze the bread in preparation for Saturday (if freezing bread is sacrilegious, forgive me, but please add more inventory). I happily arrived promptly at my pickup time of 3:15pm on Wednesday and felt a little thrill as they handed me my perfectly packaged bread bag. I swear it's the packaging that got me so excited, that and the fact that as soon as I took it to my car and closed the door, it immediately smelled like a true bread shop (pun intended). I can't wait to eat the bread for Christmas and I know it is going to be worth every ounce of effort I put in to securing this order (and my family better be thankful). The only reason I am giving four stars is because I do feel that there should be more inventory so that it is not so competitive to buy bread. Items should not already be sold out at the time the menu is released. read more

Breadshop - Baguette, flat bread and sourdough rolls - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Take a leap of faith and order the surprise 4 piece pastry box. I was very skeptical at first but have returned for the 3rd and equally happy experience. It's like opening a surprise gift and every piece was delicious. Some were more exceptional than others but overall turned me into a fan. Consisting of 2 sweet and 2 savory good sized pastries, it actually is worth the price!!!!! read more

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I don't write a lot of reviews for Yelp anymore (Yelp elite retirement) but for a place like this, how can I not? My mom loved croissants, they were one of those things where she would drive out of her way to go to a bakery that did them well, and she would call them "kwassahnt" because that's how the French pronounce it. I discovered the Breadshop after she passed, but the highest compliment I can give a bakery is that I would've brought her here, and she would have loved it. My friends and I did a bakery crawl, and this is hands down my favorite bakery on island, because their pastries are flaky, buttery, and you can tell their attention to detail is impeccable. Their flavors are unique and inventive, and everything from the focaccia to the kwassahnts are high quality. It wasn't until I read the chef's bio that it all made sense - Chris worked at some of the best restaurants in the world with some of the best chefs in the world. Not only that, but he opened Town, one of my favorite restaurants that I still find myself reminiscing with others about! The only thing that is a negative is that their pastries sell out! For savory, I recommend their mushroom, gruyere & prosciutto, and taegu options, and for sweet, their pandan and mung bean, but really, you can't go wrong. read more

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Very good bread, average pastries, yet still better than many others on the island which are typically loaded with sugar, so much so that they kill the flavor. Not at the Breadshop. Orange cardamom bun is terrific. Majority of Hawai'i demographics is unlikely to be familiar with good European breads, which is evident from many one and two star reviews. They just don't dig it. Don't let those reviews dissuade you from trying. read more

Everything I have tried is delicious. But today I tried the braised kale danish and it's beyond amazing!! I'm not a huge fan of sweet pastries for breakfast and this kale-y, spicy, creamy danish hit all the right buttons this morning! They are also very patient, as I am the worst customer because I have forgotten to pick up my order until they are closing a few times. Local bakery in my 'hood is like having my birthday every week! Mahalo Breadshop. read more

Popped by to see if we could buy a loaf or two without an order online, on the spur of the moment, and were happy that they obliged. Friendly service and hot fragrant bread...yum! The sourdough was perfect, tough chewy crust and soft inside with a slightly acidic taste. We bought a baguette which was equally as good too. Yes, it is online ordering mostly, yes it is expensive, is it worth it? Definitely yes. Treat yourself to a beautiful hand made loaf, freeze half and enjoy it when you deserve a treat. read more