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    Lilikoi Cake
    Debbie T.

    Speaking as the celebrant, I can say the lilikoi cake is other worldly! A nice balance of flavors between the cake, buttercream lilikoi. Hopefully. I can order a rectangular shaped cake for next year's event. There'll be more people.

    6 French Macaroons  Assorted Colors And Flavors
    Anna B.

    Back again for a custom dessert order but this time for a memorial service instead of a baby shower. My family member in charge of ordering the cake called multiple bakeries before asking me for a recommendation and of course--mine was Cake Works! She wanted a very specific cake that was reminiscent of our grandmother's favorite cake of all time-pineapple upside down cake. The challenge was that she wanted the pineapple to be crushed so as to make serving easier. Cake Works was the only bakery that was willing to do this for us and how special it was. The cake was delicious, moist, full of pineapple flavor and it was beautiful. I am so grateful to Cake Works for fulfilling our dream cake for the memorial. On top of all that, the service was just impeccable. They were so kind and helped me arrange the cake in my car when picking it up with my new baby in tow! We are so thankful for everything.

    Bear in hot air ballon
    Lynn K.

    Ordered a baby shower cake and provided pics. Clarisse did such an awesome job!! It was perfect and the cake was absolutely delish! We chose the strawberry guava butter. Everyone raved! The delivery was prompt and done with such aloha! Professionals! They never disappoint :)

    1 Reese's & 1 Chocolate Macaroon
    Theresa R.

    A Pup-tastic Day Made Even Sweeter! After a heart-melting visit to the Hawaiian Humane Society in Honolulu (seriously, we wanted to take all the pups home), we spotted the cutest little cake shop across the street--Cake Works--and decided to treat ourselves. Best. Decision. Ever. From the moment we walked in, the sweet smell of freshly baked goodies had us wagging our tails (well, almost). The cupcakes were perfectly frosted, the macarons were melt-in-your-mouth magic, and everything looked like it came straight out of a dessert dream. We picked up a few cupcakes that were almost too cute to eat--almost--and sat outside to enjoy our little cake break. It was the cherry on top of a paw-sitively perfect day. If you're in the area visiting furry friends or just craving something sweet, Cake Works is the spot. Can't wait to come back--next time, maybe with a pup of our own in tow!

    Cake fit for a retirement! Top flavor - chocolate & guava. Bottom flavor - vanilla & Lilikoi (my fav!).
    Gwendolyn D.

    Cake Works is amazing! I love their work. We had them make our wedding almost 9 years ago, and we went with them again for another life event celebration, my husband's retirement from the Navy Reserves. Christine made the process so easy - from designing the cake, to selecting flavors. The final product was AMAZING. Everyone loved the cake at the party. We had to have Deadpool "get crushed" by the cake again, because it was fun at our wedding. Hands down, best custom cakes I've ever had. Definitely recommend them for a huge event. Thank you so much, Cake Works, for the excellent work.

    6" Queen Emma Cake
    Veronica G.

    Beautifully decorated 6" Queen Emma Cake! Moderately frosted with sweet buttercream. Would have loved more filling between the light layers and a flavorful, moist texture in the sponge but overall a nice treat!

    Sloth Cake
    Daniel C.

    I've been to Cake Works several times to buy Mink macaroons over the years. We have also ordered birthday cakes here for friends but I haven't tried anything from Cake Works till recently. Anyone who knows me knows that I'm not a huge dessert fan which is why I haven't tried anything from here. The only reason I tried a slice of their cake was because Mink went out of her way to throw me a surprise birthday party and ordered me a sloth cake from here. The funniest part of this rather pricey cake is that literally 5 minutes before I arrived at the surprise party, a friend's son decided to play with it when his parents looked away for a minute. His parents freaked out and tried to repair the damage the best they could. He's only a little over 1 year old and kids will be kids. Mink and I couldn't stop laughing when we heard what happened. It was super cute and his little contribution to the party lol. After all the effort from everyone, I ate a slice of the cake. Since I'm not a cake expert, I couldn't tell you if it was good or not but it was special and I enjoyed it. Now I have a story about the cake and a new hilarious memory. Thank you to Mink for this very special sloth cake. Also, thank you to Cake Works for making this cake for my birthday and for consistently providing good customer service. We will definitely be back to order more cakes in the future for our friends.

    One year later

    One year later our frozen top slice of our wedding cake was still just as good as on our wedding day! Much love to Cake Works and their amazing staff!! 1000/100 recommend.

    We asked for a buttercream frosted cake with green leaves and a cute daikon topper. It came out perfect!
    Weixin M.

    Cake Works is a fantastic bakery with quality products and great service! We wanted a small cake for a gender reveal and had about two weeks notice. Christine was fantastic and totally willing to work with us on pick up date and style. The cake turned out exactly as I imagined it, and the whole thing was delicious! Prices were on par with other bakeries we queried. The small cake easily served six people (multiple servings in some cases!) and we had about half the cake left over. The website and online client portal are easy to navigate and you can just use email if that works better for you too. The physical store is located in that awkward King Street H1 off ramp area. Try some of their other baked goods while you're there! The lilikoi bar was tasty! We'll definitely be coming back for our next big event!

    Our single-tier strawberry guava cutting cake.
    Arlynne C.

    For our wedding, we were looking for a single tier cutting cake and a wide array of yummy mini desserts for our dessert table. Cake Works delivered on all of these things and more, providing excellent customer service right from the get-go! From consultation to wedding day, the entire process felt seamless thanks to Cake Works's quick communication and attention to detail. It was also really easy to arrange for a sample tasting and add things to our order after the initial invoice, such as the birthday cupcake and candle we got to surprise one of our bridesmaids during the reception. In case you're wondering which mini desserts to get for your dessert table, we got the mini creme brulees, the raspberry lemon delice, the mini fruit tarts, the caramel macadamia nut chocolate tarts, and the mini cake shooters (strawberry guava--the same flavor as our cake). We enjoyed the mini desserts we did get to snag and assumed that our guests really enjoyed the rest because they were snatched right up! Thank you again, Cake Works!

    Strawberry Gluten Free
    David T.

    A Beautiful Gluten Free cake that tasted as good or better than any non GF cake. The strawberry was a perfect blend of sweet and fruity. Plus as you can see the cake was just beautiful. The cakes are not cheap but i guarantee you it will be enjoyed by GF and non GF party goers!

    6" German Chocolate Cake $60

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    Cake tasted amazing and was simple yet beautiful. The florals on the cake were exactly what we wanted.

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    Hi, do they have dairy free cupcakes?

    Aloha, we do not make dairy-free or vegan cupcakes/cakes. We do provide Gluten-Free items.

    Aloha, I'm just curious it you make Yule logs?

    Aloha Cyd, We offer Yule logs from late November through December. Please give us a call during business hours or email us with your request.

    Hello I'm looking to order about 15 unicorn themed cupcakes for my daughter's classmates and teachers for her birthday, and because of covid it needs to be packaged separately, is that possible? And what is the price?

    Hello Josephine, The unicorn cupcakes, regular size are $7.00, and the individual boxes would be… 

    Coming into town and interested in picking up a cake for my daughter's birthday. Do you have cakes on display to purchase as is/as a walk-in or do you only take pre-orders? Do you recommend a pre-order for a simple kids' birthday cake?

    Aloha Michele! Absolutely! We are open 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm. We have a small selection… 

    I am looking to order some macarons and possibly cupcakes for my daughters bday coming up. How can I order online?

    Try calling the store to do an order. The website isnt that clear and doesnt offer all their products.

    You had a Yoda cake on display a few years ago. What would something like that cost and would you be able to make a smaller version (perhaps half the size)?

    Hi Darryl, Thank you for your interest. Yes we can do something smaller, like half the size. Can… 

    How much do those 3D cakes cost? I can imagine the work put into each cake...

    Hello Frank, Yes, the 3D cakes do take a lot of work, and sometimes creative support systems. Our… 

    Has anyone tried the vanilla hazelnut cake? If so how was it

    Hello DG, this is Abi the business owner at Cake Works. The Vanilla Hazelnut is not one of our flavors that we have all the time, it is a custom flavor, so I am not sure that many have tried it. It is a good flavor, but on the subtle, lighter… 

    Do they offer a tour of the facility?

    Aloha, thank you for your interest, we have an area of the bakery that is open to the public, where you can buy products, however the back of house is not open for tours.

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    La Palme D'Or Patisserie

    La Palme D'Or Patisserie

    3.9
    (576 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    The cakes here are light and fluffy We always get our…read morebirthday cakes from here! They have great small single serving sizes as well for a nice dessert And I love their coffee jelly / plantation tea jelly drinks Service is usually great just one time they forgot to write happy birthday and wrapped the cake so quick.. Ambiance is nice clean and tidy

    La Palme D'Or patisserie is located on the Macys end of Ala Moana mall next to a barbershop. The…read morestore is quite small and got packed with people as we were in there. They have beautiful displays of fancy desserts and on shelves cookies and Madeleines. I picked a few fruity desserts to try macarons, lemon tart, mango pudding, tropical fromage. I wanted to get their fruit tart but the fruit on top looked dry and not as pretty and glossy. My favorite was the tropical fromage which was light and airy with a really nice fruit flavor. The mango panna cotta was my second favorite which included the mango bits on top - a nice touch - and the cream nice and rich. Lemon tart had an odd taste to it. Should have went with the mush peach tart that didn't look as appetizing but probably better. The macarons were my least favorite especially the yuzu and passion fruit flavors that didn't taste anything like those fruits. For $2.50 I wish they were better and not as dry. I am glad I tried them but the prices were a bit much for me.

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    An unset gelatin atop the panna cotta.
    85°C Bakery Cafe-Ala Moana

    85°C Bakery Cafe-Ala Moana

    4.0
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    1.7 mi
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    Early bird gets the worm…read more I've been to 85°C Bakery Cafe Ala Moana (85) multiple times and just realized I haven't written a review yet. This store had its soft opening in October 2022 and has expanded to another store in Kapolei August 2023. 85 hails from Taiwan and started business in 1984. They offer quality baked goods using Asian ingredients such as taro, mochi, sesame and pork sung (floss) and boba. There's also an extensive list of hot and cold drinks you can get here. There are over 1000 locations internationally with most of them in Taiwan and China. They can also be found in Hong Kong, Australia and USA. Like most bakeries, limited quantities of baked goods are offered during the morning and highly recommended to come here earlier in the day for a better selection. Most of my visits are sadly in the afternoon after work but my last visit was memorable. My friends and I just got through celebrating a friend's birthday at a nearby restaurant where on the way back to my car I made a pitstop to here. As expected the shelves were quite bare with limited offerings but they had what I wanted: marble taro. I had just eaten dinner and was full but picked one for the road and paired it with a taro lavender latte. I literally had no room in my stomach even though over an hour had passed since I got home so I had the roll and drink for breakfast the next morning. The marble taro roll was just as good as I remembered. It was soft with a nice texture contrast with the creamy, mashed taro paste in between. It had just a good amount of sweetness where I could indulge and not feel guilty. The star had to be the taro lavender latte which I didn't have high expectations for. I like to sample drinks with lavender as I do enjoy floral essence as it's not offered at many places. I had requested my drink to be 50% sweet, which was the right decision as I need to watch my sugar intake. Service was above average. It wasn't busy when I arrived so the line moved quickly. The guy at the counter was energetic and courteous which made my experience there pleasant. It was past 7pm where there were some people utilizing the dining area but it was quiet. 85 can be very lively during peak hours with heavy foot traffic. Overall, I'm a fan of 85 where I'll be sure to stop by again. Just need to be careful as my numbers for sugar and cholesterol are being monitored and I'm currently on medication.

    7/9/26 I was at a recent meeting and the host brought a box of goodies from the Ala Moana location…read more I have not visited this location yet so this review is for the food only. In the box were some mochi egg tarts. At first bite, OMG, it was delicious! The tart is the same size of the ones they sell at dim sum restaurants. Crust is nice and flakey, filling is mochi, and topped by a layer of egg custard with a brow sugar glaze. The combination of the mochi with the egg custard complemented each other nicely & making me want more. I will definitely check this place out the next time I'm in the area. They also have a Kapolei location. From their website pics, they have a lot more goodies & I'm sure it'll be hard to decide which ones to choose.

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    Kulu Kulu

    Kulu Kulu

    4.3
    (365 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    We had a strawberry shortcake here! It was a really nice dessert to round out the night. Each cake…read moreslice had cute decorations, and thick strawberry slices in between the cake layers. Pretty standard strawberry shortcake but still, very pleasant.

    Kulu Kulu is a small bakery located on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. I noticed it…read morewhen I was eating malasadas one morning and saw a small girl carrying around the cutest slice of rainbow cake. I was too full at the moment to order more food, but I returned on my last evening in Oahu to order a slice of rainbow cake for myself. It was somewhat early in the evening -- probably around 6PM or so -- so the Royal Hawaiian Center food court was getting a little busy but there were still empty tables around. The bakery itself had a few people in line so I perused the display case for other desserts. They had quite a few interesting ones: lilikoi basque cheesecake, Diamond Head puff custard, ube cake. Unfortunately, my appetite is much smaller than it once was, but the cakes looked delicious and the people in front of me all ordered their cakes ahead of time, so they are quite in demand! The cashier took my order quickly and I was able to get a slice of rainbow cake, which had fluffy cream and moist layers of colorful cake. The flavor reminded me of fruity pebbles, but without being overly sweet the way children's cereal used to be. I really liked eating it because it didn't make me feel guilty eating a dessert. I hope I can return to Kulu Kulu sometime and try their other desserts a well!

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    Lady M

    Lady M

    4.8
    (20 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    My original Lady M review is in Waikiki Tea because they are located inside. When you walk by on…read moreBeach Walk, you'll see a board saying Lady M with photos of their famous crepe cakes. The awning above will say Waikiki Tea. It's immediately after an open parking lot if you're walking or driving down the one way street. I'm not sure if you can park in there or not but I found loading zone parking so I parked there and walked over. When you enter, you'll see some indoor seating, the coffee prep area and a display case of some of their cakes. It's a cozy spot but clean and white. My most recent visit was to pick up a birthday cake for a friend. He's been talking about it so I figured it would be something nice to surprise him with. Hopefully he enjoys the surprise and is able to share the cake with all his loved ones. Due to the holidays, Lady M is busy and sells out so preordering is best. I was just extremely lucky they had a Signature cake available the day I called. The person on the phone took down my info and asked what time I was going to pick up the cake then put it on the side for me. Unfortunately, they don't hand write Happy Birthday on the cake but they did provide me a complimentary Happy Birthday cake topper which was nice. Overall great cake option for any occasion.

    Lady M on Beach Walk in Waikiki! What a gem!!! It's a small cake boutique next to towering hotels…read moreso it can be said missed. It doesn't look much from the outside. They have 3 free parking stalls. You can also find street parking either on Beach Walk or Saratoga Road. I walked in and was greeted with a friendly smile. His name is Kevin. You will also see a wide selection of Royce Chocolates display on the right side of the wall and in front of you the glass display of the world's famous Mille Crêpes. Kevin helped us decide on our black box Royce Chocolates. It's a little pricey but the black quality of the chocolate is divinely melt in your mouth full of rich, creamy goodness and delicious chocolate!!! Royce' is famous for the Nama chocolates all the way from Japan. But guess what?! You don't need to fly to Japan to get your hands on them! Just drive yourself to Beach Walk in Waikiki and I guarantee you'll thank me for it!! Yup, you will! ;) We also picked up a few flavors of the Lady M Mille Crêpes. We got Amedei Chocolate, Pistachio, Chestnut and Tiramisu. Each layers of the cake is made with perfection!!! I paired mine with an ice caramel macchiato. It would probably taste better with a hot caramel macchiato but it was a little sunny so I opted for the ice drink. The coffee is also sooo good!!! It almost remind me of the coffee I had in France! I thought I'd never find a better caramel macchiato here in Honolulu than Starbucks! I was completely wrong! Kevin, thank you so much for making my first visit so memorable! You were kind with a friendly smile and lots of aloha!!! Come visit Lady M! Whether you come in for their world's famous Mille Crêpes, Royce' chocolates or meet Kevin, I know you'll love this place! Thank you for reading my review. Have a great week!!!

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