Came here on a Sunday at 5:30 pm. Cashier too busy talking to her friends while I'm waiting. She looked at me and continued talking stories to her 2 friends. Bad service. We'll not come here again. Rather go to Pearlridge location. read more

02/01/2022 Kung hei fat Choi!!! Had to stop over at the bank and Brugs Bakery was next door that served japan pastries. Needed to see what the hype was about. Everything looked so good! Their an pan and bun filled custard cream and choco cream was good and not overly sweet. I also had a pastrami like bread. I was hoping to find those wiggly cake but no luck. This location is located in Manoa Marketplace. Starbucks and Coffee Bean is just around the corner. Perfect to pair with my pastries. Of course I shared with my family. read more

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Come to brugg every thursday morning! it's part of the routine. Love the workers at this time because they're so sweet and friendly. The hokkaido frank is the best when you airfry it for 3 minutes! read more

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With the current COVID pandemic, we are REALLY missing traveling right now. My daughters have already decided that the first place they'd like to go (once we're allowed and it's safe) is Japan - their favorite travel destination. Until then, we can satisfy our taste for Japanese baked goods with BRUG - a Japanese/Hokkaido bakery. Everything is delicious - especially their breads, but we usually get the anpan (red bean paste bun) and the tuna bun for something sweet and something savory. Items are a bit pricey, but these are specialty items. Current COVID protocols include limiting the number of people inside the shop (2 or 3, I think), individually packaging items, etc. Come early to get the best selection. read more

Hokkaido bakery franchise: so you know you will be getting quality baked goods. COVID protocols are adhered to, and to the extent that they only allow two customers in the store (small space) in at a time. Pastries are excellent; packaged individually as one may expect from many Asian bakeries. Parchment, vinyl gloves, tongs, and trays are provided for the customer. All of their breads are great. This afternoon, I selected a day old half loaf at a discount. Also, had a Yelp discount. Parking is plentiful as it is in the Manoa Marketplace. read more

My friend texted me to join her at the farmers marketplace in Manoa. This particular weekend Brug was having a special where all their pastries were just $2! This was meant to be! We would shop for veggies and reward ourselves with sweets:). It's located in a shopping center not too far away from the farmer's market that happens on Sundays. Due to Covid and the 6 feet distance in effect, it won't be hard to find. The shop is small and you can spot them by the people to lining up outside. They can only cater to two customers at a time. I was excited once we entered, and yes masks are required. I took a plastic tong and reached for an apple pie, walnut raisin bread, spinach and cheese danish, epi bread, and vegetable croquette that was imported from Hokkaido! I have visited several of their other locations on the island. The one in Ala Moana has two and I believe there is another In kaimuki. They are feeding the community and visitors with their delicious Japanese breads, and sweet and savory goods. The epi bread was a delight as I broke it off piece by piece to eat. That was one of my favorites since it's filled with bacon and cheese. The second was the vegetable croquette filled with potato, some thinly sliced carrots and sweet corn. It was battered and deep fried with panko and just delicious. The apple pie and spinach and cheese danishes were also winner choices. They both had a light pastry exterior filled with the right amount of filling. Lastly the walnut raisin bread was ok. It was topped with granulated sugar, which I wish was filled inside as well lol. Yes I will be revisiting!!! This is carb heaven so tread lightly folks lol read more

BRUG Bakery - Epi bread, apple pie, walnut, raisin bread, spinach and cheese danish, and vegetable croquette imported from Hokkaido japan - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We visited here after checking out the local farmers' market. I do love the setting here, that's for sure. So no wonder I liked everything we got at BRUG Bakery. Of all the pastries we ate I think the mochi donut was our favorite. Definitely worth a try if you're also at the market... read more

BRUG Bakery has always been a favorite of mine since they first took over the Saint Germain's Bakery spot in the old Shirokiya across from Macy's on the second floor. I used to always visit whenever I could on my way back home after school and would often grab some for my mom to snack on as well. But when I got married and my husband and I moved to the Windward side, it made it a lot harder to visit given how far away we were. So when we happened to be in Manoa and on the way to pick up one of our friends, I asked if we could visit the BRUG in Manoa Marketplace to which my husband obliged. If you're new to this location, it's located near the post office and the crack seed store in Manoa Marketplace. You can't miss 'em. Since it was a little after 8:30am, I figured it wouldn't be too early for a visit and popped right in where I was warmly greeted by the staff. Due to COVID-19, they do ask for you to use hand sanitizer or gloves before touching any of the baked goods for safety reasons. Once I made sure I was good, I then grabbed a tray and tongs and started looking at the selection of baked goods. Since it was still early, it was pretty bare and I'm not sure if this is the typical, but something to keep in mind depending on what occasion you're buying for (i.e. personal snacks vs. snacks for a group). Some of the items they had ranged from sweet breads (custard bun, melon pan, neko pan, an pan) to savory breads (egg basket bread, ham and cheese, spinach and ham) and the typical loafs like their golden bread. I got a custard bun, egg basket bread, ham and spinach and an an pan. The total I believe was $15 including tip and they have a rewards system that you can check in on every time you visit, so that eventually you can get a discount or certain dollar amount off your purchase. I'm pretty sure I devoured two before we even had a chance to pickup our friend lol. The egg bread basket (I'm not even sure if this is what it was called but it's basically a flaky croissant square with an egg on top) was first up and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. The bread was nice and flaky and the baked egg on top complimented a hidden mixture of what seemed to be mashed potatoes and gravy. I want to say that it was essentially an updated biscuits and gravy in bite sized form. The mashed potatoes was perfectly salted with bits of mushroom and sausage and the gravy had a nice sweetness to it that balanced out the saltiness of the savory bread. It was really delicious and I wished I grabbed more. The custard bun was also just as good as I remembered it with the bread being light and fluffy and the custard being the perfect amount of creamy, eggy deliciousness. Overall, if you're looking for a good bakery, BRUG bakery is the place to go. Plus, they also have two other locations (maybe more?) at Ala Moana If that's more convenient for you. The quality of their baked goods has always been phenomenal and I enjoy the fact that the taste hasn't changed even though it's been years since I last had any of their pastries. The price point is also affordable compared to other bakeries and now that they also individually package the pastries (also probably due to COVID-19), it makes it even easier to take on the go. Now if only there was a location in Kailua... read more

BRUG Bakery - Ham and Spinach up top, An Pan on the bottom. - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I really like this Brug shop. It is on the smaller side, but the workers there are so nice. I try to visit this shop a little after they open so hopefully (always cross my fingers when I enter) they still have a strawberry custard danish left for me. Lol. The bacon epi is another one of my favorites!!! I eat one right when I buy it and keep another in the fridge for the next day to reheat in a toaster oven...heavenly. My all time favorite though is the monkey bread. OMG...always buttery, always cinnamony, always perfect!! I can eat this and not feel too guilty because it is small enough to be a single serving. As a part of Manoa Marketplace there usually is a lot of parking. Since they limit the amount of people in the shop, there is a lot of space for people to wait outside for their turn as well. read more

BRUG Bakery - Monkey bread - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Looking to treat yourself during the quarantine? Well, look no further! The baked goods are so good here, it's hard to not come out with a bag full of goodies. Yes, it's a little pricey but quality ain't cheap. Highly recommend the mochi donuts! They don't always have them out (on display), but when I went, they were kind enough to get them from the back for me. I don't like my sweets too sweet, so my fav is the cinnamon mochi donut (matcha is a little too sweet for me). Bread here is pricey af ($5.95 for a not huge loaf), BUT if you like japanese bread this will be your jam. You know those iconic japanese egg salad sandwiches (たまごサンド)? Well, this bread is absolutely perfect for it. Also, totally safe during the quarantine. The baked goods are all wrapped and blocked off (they'll grab it for you, but you can still see everything). Def recommend grabbing a snack/treat here the next time you find yourself in Manoa marketplace! read more

BRUG Bakery - cinnamon mochi donut - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was our first time at Brug, and we were impressed with how they have adapted their business in lieu of Covid19. They have packaged all their pastries and bread in clear plastic bags to protect from contamination. You can still use tongs and a tray to select what you want from the shelves. They provide hand sanitizer at the door. And they limit to two people in the store at any given time. I felt safe purchasing from here and the bread did the disappoint! My two year old wanted melonpan and I knew that Brug had it, and they did. It had a nice crust on the outside and the bread was soft and moist. $2.50 for melonpan is steep for everyday eating, but for a treat, it's worth it! read more

BRUG Bakery - Bread is in plastic bags, and trays are covered with plexiglass. - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hokkaido Brug in Manoa! So dang tasty, all their goodies look fantastic and there are so many choices! Tons of parking. Get there early on Sunday, it gets packed! read more

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We were gifted this by a sweet friend today!!!! It's a pumpkin mochi donut dessert and a bread with perfectly made chocolate filling. YUMMY!! read more

BRUG Bakery - pumpkin mochi dessert and a bread dessert with a perfectly made chocolate filling.. these are YUMMY!! - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food quality is good - always fresh. Staff are patient & helpful. Premises are neat & clean. This business is well-run!

Worst customer service and selection. Rather drive to Ala Moana or Kahala than patronize this location.

It's not great nor bad, but I did really enjoy their weekend sandwiches where they had selections of fish sandwich, the fried shrimp (my favorite), chicken karaage, and scallops I believe. Really bummed they stopped doing this, as I'd always look forward to buying these sandwiches during my break. Now I just stick to my old usual spinach kale croissant, croquette pan, or the curry pan. read more

I love Brug Bakery, especially their Japanese white bread. Served fresh, best, It's so soft and chewy and sweet and airy. I love their pastries too, they got those hotdog roll pastries, their sausage pastries, and dessert pastries like their melon pan and Mochi pancakes. Everything's So delicious. I think they more you buy you earn reward points, more points more discounts. Love it read more

So nice to see their variety of pastries and breads there. I was happy to see one cranberry cheese bread on the shelf for me! Yes staff are helpful and enjoy their work there. read more

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-10 stars for the EXTREMELY OILY chocolate donut and matcha donut purchased on 12/3/23 at 12:40 p.m. I bought it for my children and it was soooo oily and gross!!!!! I wish I took a video!!! read more

Great fresh bread and pastries here! They are always nicely warm and yummy. I also enjoy their mochi donuts!! Fast and friendly service here. read more

My girlfriend absolutely loved her order and I placed it for delivery all the way from Illinois !! They even wrote happy birthday on an item , will definitely use to send more treats read more

My favorite place to get Mochi donuts; it's chewy and not too sweet. I have gotten some that seem much oilier than others, but over all it's really good. My favorite is the matcha chocolate Mochi donut and the mocha eclair. read more

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Mochi donut is very good. They have the original flavor so not that sweet. Don't like the other ones I tried.

Great melon pan for a reasonable price. It is an authentic japanss bakery you would enjoy! It's like one of depachika bakeries in Japan.

What happened to this store? The bakery items are still wonderful--that hasn't changed, but the customer service has really declined. When the young girls used to work here, they were always so cheery and helpful. Then the past couple of visits, the workers were a little older and not helpful. Then today, I ordered $40+ worth of pastries, the cashier didn't offer me a bag. I asked if they still had the nice bags--I would like to purchase one. She replied "Oh, we are out. We have the other bags (pointed to them), but you have to spend another $40." What??? That is so not right when I just spent $40!! Bad customer service!!! By the way, even my husband mentioned before I went this morning that the workers weren't as nice as before. read more

Emma the server was cool enough to show me where the gluten-free and vegan assorted bread ends were!

Always has great quality baked goods. Good at limiting the number of customers at a time.

Hidden inside the Manoa shopping center, is Brug Bakery Manoa. The staff is very friendly here. This location is also able to slice their breads on the thinner side. Call ahead with your order as items sell out fast. read more

So many different varieties of pastries. Lots of unique flavors, fillings, styles of baked goods. Sweet and savory options. It's a very small shop but the customers are mostly regulars and will line up in a queue and they don't crowd the store. I tried so many different varieties and all were good but for sure my favorite was the chocolate croissant. This location is right near U of Hawaii and is so convenient if you are In the area. read more

They have many different types of pastries and they're all good (I've only had the sweet pastries no savory yet). However, their one best item is their "Golden Loaf"! It's really rich and the texture is Heavenly! read more

The sesame mochi bread was very yummy. We bought a couple of mochi donuts and they were good also. Small little gem in Manoa.

It was two weeks ago, I bought one new item from Brug at Moana, it was a loaf of grains rice bread. This was an excellent loaf with great texture and yummy. Can you please make this an regular item and make it available in other location such as Ala Moana shopping center? Thanks. read more

I love this place and always came here to buy bread, but they have a new policy where they don't let you touch their screen to sign for your credit purchases! That's illegal and credit fraud to be signing on behalf of someone else's credit card purchases because that's not the purchasers signature. So Buyers Beware! The cashier who was only taking orders from her boss said to me, "I'm signing an "x" for your signature,". I said , "no, don't sign for me!" She said that her boss told her to not let anyone sign the pad because of the virus! Well, if I was them, I would clean the signature pad and credit card machine after every purchase! What's so hard about that? Besides, they only have 2 people in their store at the same time! I asked for their General managers information and they didn't have it. Well, so here we are. If your making purchases, then bring cash. You don't know what other shady stuff they're doing! read more

The bread is not as fresh as I would have expected from a bakery. It's as dough I purchased these baked goods from a third party seller like Times the day after they were baked. read more

The bakery passes off ube as sweet potato. Ube is NOT sweet potato and is pricier than sweet potato with a earthier, sweeter taste. Ube is the Filipino word for Philippine purple yam. read more

If you want a great bakery with both delicious sweet and savory options, go to BRUG bakery in Manoa. The bread that the pastries are made with are to die for just like in Japan. The pastries are mildly sweet, but not sugary. The worst thing about going there is deciding what to get. So many options, everything delectable. Remember to check in on Yelp! read more

i love all the brug locations, but the manoa marketplace brug definitely has the biggest/best selection. while i recommend any brug location, if you're in the area definitely check this one out!! (all the breads here are incredible, but sausage rolls are my recommendation) read more