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    Elvin's Bakery

    4.4 (314 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Mooncake
    Rod U.

    中秋节快乐 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Mooncake time! Sticking to the traditional, these are some great mooncakes. Thin skin surrounding a firm but silky smooth lotus paste. Within, well seasoned, perfectly cooked salted egg yolks, not at all powdery. Lots of other filling options though no fruit filled snow skin and very sadly no teochew mooncakes, IMHO the absolute best made with layers of crisp dough surrounding traditional fillings, served ward. Sigh. Yes, we all know they are a solid Chinese bakery and we all know they make solid American style cakes but mooncakes make them special.. Reasonable prices. $10 / mooncake. Note: Despite the heavy road work on Dillingham due to the rail, access to the strip mall is relatively easy. Use a nav app ie Waze for the fastest construction bypass. Solid and a mandatory stop to celebrate the next Mid-Autumn Festival.

    Cream cheese Danish
    Gabriel P.

    I've been to Elvin's a few times before. After having lunch at Oshimas Ramen a few doors away,my wife went to get us some dessert. I have high praise for their Stawberry cake. Light fluffy and delicious. Today I ate their cream cheese Danish. It was a disappointment. Thr breading was nice and fluffy, but the cream cream cheese filling was almost non existing. See my pictures. I hope this was a fluke.

    Moon cakes
    Jo Y.

    Elvin started working at Panya Bakery in 1997 where he gained experience in baking breads and pastries, as well as cake decorating, with some of the best local bakers. Friends encouraged him to open his own bakery, so husband and wife bakers Elvin and Vivian Lau opened Elvin's Bakery in the Kapalama Shopping Center in Oct. 2013 and are still enjoying it! They work about 12 to 14 hours per day to bake 400+ pastries and 50 cakes per day that are sold on a wholesale and retail basis. Elvin's Bakery signature item is their strawberry shortcake that is a light sponge layered cake with fresh strawberries and a whipped cream icing made from scratch. The cake is light, fluffy, and creamy that melts in your mouth. This local, family-owned Hong-Kong style bakery offers the following: * Cakes: strawberry shortcake, mango mousse, red velvet, tiramisu, chocolate dream, mango, chestnut, lychee, lilikoi, Chantilly, mixed fruit, coffee, matcha azuki bean, Japanese cheesecake. * Pastries: ham & cheese croissant, danishes, an pan, coconut cream, cream cheese, ensaymada, pineapple, raisin stick, donuts, rolls, scones, banana bread. * Mooncakes: mini pig, ham, egg yolk, mixed nut, ham, mung bean paste, squash. * Bread/rolls: cinnamon toast, lavosh, muffins, crown bread, Sapporo sweet bread, raisin, white. * Cookies: almond bar, choc chip, mac nut, Russian tea, lemon bar, brownie, furikake lavosh. * Wedding cakes. * Drinks: coffee (Americano, expresso, latte, cappuccino, mocha, Vietnamese); hot chocolate; iced coffee; soda. They use a state-of-the-art expresso/coffee machine that grinds fresh made-to-order coffee. All cakes can be custom-decorated with attention to detail. For our 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Jade Dynasty, my daughter called from Maui and ordered a half sheet strawberry shortcake that was to be served to guests that were present. She was pleased with the results. The white frosting and shell borders highlighted the freshly glazed whole strawberries, fresh blueberries, and milk and white chocolate straws bordering the cake. An authentic Precious Moments porcelain figurine holding a note of God's blessings of 50 years of togetherness adorned the middle of the cake and surprisingly, was not too heavy for the cake. A white chocolate square with a writing on it with anniversary congratulations with our names was also placed as a cake topper. We were impressed with the pretty decorations and the height of the cake. Everyone loved the taste of the cake with fresh fruits and its creamy fluffiness! Outstanding! Thanks also to Jade Dynasty Restaurant in allowing the cake to be refrigerated until we were ready for it and having staff to assist in serving it! Sliced cakes are available for purchase in single-serving sizes. Beautiful custom-made small boxes are used for these cake slices when purchased. Elvin's Bakery also makes its own mooncakes for the annual Chinese Autumn Festival. They make regular=sized and mini mooncakes, as well as piggy-shaped ones. Fillings include: squash, coconut, lotus paste, or red bean paste with egg yolk, mixed nut and ham, and more. If purchasing a set of 4 mooncakes, a pretty designed, hard-cover box is used with a matching red/yellow handle bag that is excellent for gift giving. Staff are family members who are friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, and willing to accommodate. My daughter noted that she did not have any problems in ordering the cake for the anniversary party. The small interior houses a couple of display cases that show case available decorated cakes and cake slices. Along the perimeter of its walls are shelves of help-yourself pastries, breads, rolls, and cookies. Hours of operation are Tues to Sat 8a to 5p, Sun 8a to 4p, Mon closed. The entrance fronting the shopping complex is presently closed due to ongoing rail construction, so you will need to use the back entrance accessible via another street. Free parking is available in the shopping complex that is shared with other businesses. It is good to have choices in bakeries and knowing that Elvin's Bakery has its signature strawberry shortcake that is a crowd pleaser! Plus, with its variety of pastries and custom-made mooncakes, there is something for everyone! Support local!

    Ann T.

    My friend recommended Elvin's bakery to me when I was looking for a Chinese bakery. It's a family run business so it looks nice, not fancy. Even though we didn't buy any other bake goods, they look nice and fresh. We bought the mango, lychee and passion fruit mousse cakes. (Sorry the picture only shown the lychee and passion fruit). They are all very delicious, not too sweet. We definitely will go back for more cakes and probably will try other baked goods.

    Strawberry shortcake
    Jess W.

    I haven't actually been here so I can't speak to customer service, location, etc. I have, however, had the strawberry shortcake on three occasions. The cake is delicious. Fresh strawberries and fruit with a light frosting that isn't too sweet. Yum. Perfect Asian style cake. One time, I ordered the cake but had someone else pick up. The service over the phone was good. I was about to quickly order the cake and pay over the phone. I'd definitely recommend for a yummy Asian style cake.

    Mango Mousse Cake
    Yvonne C.

    Elvin's Bakery is a HK style bakery which located at Kapalama Shopping Center. There're a lot of free parking. It's a small bakery but there're a lot of choices to pick. I order all of my birthday cakes at Elvin's. The best one I believe is the Mango Mousse cake. They used all the fresh ingredients and the cake wasn't too sweet. I tried all of their sliced cakes and all tasted very good and moist. Very friendly owner and great service. Don't miss this hidden germ on Dillingham Street.

    Mango cake
    Kathy D.

    We have been coming to Elvin's for over 15 years and truly has been a staple in our family events from birthdays, graduations, Mother's Day and so many other events! They are extremely consistent with their products, you will never be disappointed. They are punctual and will always have your correct product ready at the specified time. The cakes are light, airy and not too sweet (the ultimate Asian compliment!) Our family favorites include the mixed fruit cake, mango cake and strawberry shortcake. Hope to continue getting Elvin desserts for many years to come!

    Dylan Keith W.

    Elvin's is basically my office's go-to cake shop for quick cakes to grab for work birthdays. The staff are friendly and the cakes taste great. Very fast service and they'll write a custom frosting note on your cake if you want. Usually we get the strawberry shortcake but we've also had the red velvet and that cake is super delicious too. The cakes are also presented very well and I don't think anyone would be disappointed receiving one.

    Strawberry cake!
    Rani R.

    I ordered a strawberry cake from Elvin's and it was delicious! I also had to make a change on the pickup date and they were very friendly and accommodating. I'll be buying more from them that's for sure. Good deserts and friendly service is a winning combination!

    Strawberry cake
    Marilyn B.

    Lots of free parking in this busy shopping area. Be prepared to stand in line, as this bakery is ultra popular and pastries fly off the shelf. Get there early! You can order your beautiful cake and request for writing. It's small inside but well worth the wait! Enjoy this hidden gem in Kalihi!

    Lemon bar and more
    Jackie K.

    Sadly my review of Elivin's bakery is not great. We picked up a slice of the recommended best seller strawberry shortcake cake, lilikoi cake, lemon bar and bolo Bao. The strawberry shortcake whipped frosting was not like whipped cream. It tasted waxy and not fluffy. It was not fresh whipped cream. The strawberries did not taste fresh either. The cake portion was on the dry side. 2 out of 5 stars. The lilikoi slice was not edible. Not sure if something was wrong here. The lilikoi topping was super sour. Maybe something happened? The cake was dry and old tasting. We ended up throwing it away. Three of us tried a taste and it was a no go. 1 out of 5 stars. Lemon bar. I enjoyed the lemon part. The crust was unfortunately not crisp or flaky. Maybe it was refrigerated too long. The bar was on the soft side. It is individually wrapped and the top will get messed up if your not careful how you open it up. 3 out of 5 stars. The Bolo Bao. A simple plain and average sweet bread. No filling. Just bread. 3 out of 5 stars. Service. Really nice lady helped us with our choices. She was sweet and informative. 5 out of 5 stars. You are charged 50 cents per box. The receipt is not itemized so you need to pay attention to the signage. The bakery is quaint and clean. It's located in the Kapalama Shopping Center. There is free parking available in the area.

    Awesome service and beautiful ono cakes Even allowed after hours pick up to be able to have the freshest cake.

    How pretty is this Chantilly cake?
    Charlene M.

    I've been supporting Elvin's for years. I'm happy to see how successful his bakery is. Congratulations Elvin! He offers many of the pastries found at Panya plus plus. I also order cakes for special occasions. Cakes are pretty, moist and delicious. The location is great because I can pick up cake and pastries, chicken wings from Wing Stop, a sushi platter from Ahi and Vegetable, chili and a fried noodle platter from Zippy's and BAM, I'm ready to party!

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    Elvin's bakery always serves tasteful pastries. I always come back for their chocolate muffins! Staff is friendly.

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    Ordered the strawberry shortcake for my wife birthday recently. She loved it. Service was excellent as well

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    Love the strawberry. shortcake cake and mangoes mousse cake. The place is easy to find with plenty parking

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    Must have for local hawaiian rolls and delicious baked goods. Friendly Service aswell

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    Do they have Japanese cheesecake?

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    How many days In advance should we make cake orders? My husbands birthday is this Saturday & I've just been trying to find a good cake place & finally came across this one. Could I call tomorrow & pick it up on Saturday?

    We typically recommend 2 days in advance but we try to accommodate if there’s a rush! Feel free to call to check in!

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    Leonard's Bakery - A dozen goodies

    Leonard's Bakery

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

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

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    Liliha Bakery - Lilikoi Portuguese Malasada.

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    4.3(4.1k reviews)
    1.0 miKalihi
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    Everything prepared with Love here You can tell that the bakers and cooks enjoy and take pride in…read moretheir work, deliciousness tastes like it Service is genuinely kind; consistently smiling whether from behind the dining counter or wonderful pastries and chantilly cakes or poi donuts Ohh how they are experts at making poi donuts : Liliha Bakery has the most moist tender flavorful POI DONUTS try the poi donut - do-nut eat just one! I dare you to try eat just one! Must have 2? (I confess, I've eaten 3!! Such a warm Ohana feeling when you dine in and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere whether Larger location Pearlcity or their original mostly take out location favorite counter/kitchen service It's like good therapy coming here!

    There's something quietly electric about stepping into Liliha Bakery on Kuakini, It's not just a…read moremeal, it's a front-row seat to a Honolulu classic in motion. Their famous pancakes, fluffy, golden, and just the right kind of indulgent, paired with a hearty omelet that hits that comfort-food sweet spot. The coffee keeps things grounded, rich and reliable. And the service? Warm, attentive, and genuinely local. But the real magic lives in the back. Watching the bakers at work feels like peeking behind the curtain of a show, trays sliding, hands moving with purpose, decades of tradition humming along in real time. It's equal parts diner, bakery, and local legend. You come for the pancakes, but you stay for the rhythm of it all.

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    Kamehameha Bakery - Poi Glazed Malasada - so fresh and yummy!

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    4.4(1.1k reviews)
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    MENU UPDATE- 2026 Customer service is amazing. Very…read morewelcoming and informative with the menu & best items.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "If you DO-NUT know, you can find banana fritters here! You read that right, I…read morecame across n' scored the last banana fritter that KAMEHAMEHA BAKERY in Kalihi had for the day n' also picked up our usual go-to poi malasada, strawberry malasada, orange malasada, n' da kiddies chose a glazed donut, donut twist, n' chocolate covered long John. When you get the last one, it's like the feeling that you won!" SERVICE: fully staffed INTERIOR: when you enter the line forms to the left n' moves across to the right, narrow space, no dine-in just pick up n' go, canned soft drinks n' bottled water are available for purchase that are located in the fridges to the far left. EXTERIOR: next door to Ubae in Kalihi WAIT TIME: right under 10 mins from entering to leaving PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: it's been years since my last visit n' I usually come for the poi malasadas so when I saw that they had one banana fritter, I had to have it! I've only had a banana fritter in Cali so this was a nice surprise. Bc it was banana mixed with apple, it had a hint of banana flavor. Crunchy n' glazed exterior with a very soft n' cinnamon interior. The malasadas are always tasty. Out of the poi, strawberry, n' orange, the orange has the most flavor come through. Ofc my kids highly enjoyed their donuts. Prices are really good on all the items we got ranging between $1.55 - $2.12; we spent right under $12 for everything. Will be back again!

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    Poi Haupia - inside

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    Kona Coffee Purveyors - Pineapple & coconut almond croissant with oat latte

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    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    4.4 miWaikiki
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    Kona Coffee Fact: Kona coffee is a premium, high-end Arabica coffee grown exclusively on a small…read more30-mile-long, 2-mile-wide strip of volcanic slopes in the Kona districts of Hawaii's Big Island. Known for its smooth, light, and mildly acidic flavor profile with notes of chocolate and nuts, it is highly prized and regulated by the state to combat food fraud. True Kona coffee is only grown on the slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa volcanoes. We had been told to check out Kona Coffee Purveyors at International Marketplace by a good handful of Honolulu friends and I'm glad I heeded their advice. The best coffee on our trip was had here and I wish I had more time to grab another cuppa! I ordered a black sesame latte for myself, shared an affogato, and tried a Konawaena pour over (Kiwae honey, roasted macadamia, and milk chocolate) pourover. The latte was sip after sip of balanced coffee with a hint of black sesame. The pour over is where you truly get the caffeine. As for the affogato, easily the best affogato had on the trip (and I had plenty~). I highly recommend Kona Coffee Purveyors if you're in the Waikiki area. The ambiance is nice and the staff is friendly!

    When you come to Honolulu, you will see a long line even before they are open. I came here 15…read moreminutes before they open and had to wait about 35-40 minutes. I ordered cortado with their signature pastries. Cortado came with carbonated water and I have to say it paired pretty good. Ambiance was modern and clean. I love the presentation and taste of their foods are also good.

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    The famous pastry

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    Banana chocolate croissant - sooo good!

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    Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery - LEFT TO RIGHT (Pork hash + custard tarts + baked Manapua char Siu) *10/1824

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    4.5(934 reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown
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    What can I say that hasn't already been said about this place…read more My go to's are the baked manapua, the huge pork hash, shrimp dumpling and rice cake. I tried the butter mochi this past visit and it was good. It always amazes me the ladies who take your order and don't write it down and somehow get it right. I can see one or two things but my wife likes to order 5-6 things. I've been lucky to go when no one was in line (a rainy day) and have waited in line for over 30 minutes. This past visit was only about 20 minutes. I guess it's a roll of the dice. After Char Hung Sut closed many years back this has been my go to for Manapua.

    We were gifted with goodies from Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery today. This is our first experience with…read morethe food from this business. The manapua had flavorful filling without too much bread. The pepeau was also flavorful and the pouch was light and delicious, not overly thick and chewy. There was a baked triangle filled with a pork filling. The pastry was light and delightful. The mochi rice pockets were especially enjoyable and a new favorite for me! Yum! And the custard tarts were fresh, not too much crust, and of the crust, it was light and flaky! Very well done! Will tell family and friends about this most tasty bakery and stop by again on our own! Woo hoo!

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    Sesame crackers, Chinese pretzels, tea cookies and more.

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    The Local General Store - Black sesame mochi danish

    The Local General Store

    4.7(159 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    I met up with my friend at the Local Heneral for a quick snack. I was pleasantly surprised by the…read moreselection of food and pastries. It's a cute little shop with benches facing the windows to people watch. It was hard to pick one item, but I ended up trying the Char Siu Croissant. I loved the flavors combining the sweet glaze and the savory meat. It's now one of my go-to weekend treats!

    All three parts of this business deserve 5 stars, so I wanted to break it down:…read more Butcher: I've been making an effort to buy more local produce and meat, and this has been such a great spot for it. Every butcher I've interacted with has been patient and genuinely helpful, especially when explaining different cuts of beef. I'm not a fan of cleaning chicken myself, so I really appreciate that they'll remove skin and bones in-house (you still pay for it, and they'll ask if you want to keep the scraps). Another big plus is that the meat is fresh, unlike a few other places I've visited that only carry frozen options. Bakery: I can't come here without grabbing a sweet treat. They offer a mix of sweet and savory pastries, and honestly, I haven't had a bad one yet. I don't have a single favorite because they've all been consistently good. In my opinion, they're best enjoyed the same day. They also offer seasonal and holiday pre-orders. Sandwich of the Day: The premade sandwiches start at 11am and are made with about 90% house-made ingredients, served on their focaccia. As someone who loves a good sandwich, this did not disappoint. There are a few seats inside but I usually take everything to go so I can get my meat into the fridge.

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    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

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

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

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

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

    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - 1/2 dozen malasada

    1/2 dozen malasada

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