Amazing selection of pastries. Excellent customer service. Went to pick up some moon cake for moon festival. Delish!! The lady in the front is the sweetest. Definitely coming back in the near future. read more

Mini banana breads are amazing! def going back for more! read more

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This has been my go to bakery for all my cakes. I love red velvet and for me Elvin's is the only place to go to get a good quality cake. They have amazing customer service. I'm so glad that I can pick up a cake from here for my birthday this month. I was scared they'd be closed. read more

I am on the mainland and this place looked the right mix of quality and uniqueness when looking for a cake to send my mom for her birthday. Got a Mango Mousse Cake delivered thru Grubhub and my mom was thrilled! She said the cake was delicious. Amazing flavor and so light in texture. Thank you guys so much!! read more

I still love Elvin's. This time I actually got to go in and pick it up myself. They were open during the hurricane day! I believe it's a family run business. The pickup was fast and they were very friendly. I felt so bad that they were open during the hurricane, but I also saw that there were other cakes that were to be picked up. I hope the rest of the people picked up their cakes and didn't just abandon their cakes. They spent time and came to the shop instead of staying at home for people's cakes. I still love the presentation and taste of their tiramisu cake! Consistently good! read more

Elvin's Bakery - Tiramisu cake with custom chocolate writing. Beautiful! - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Elvins Bakery is a small shop in the Dillingham center with a lot of great suprises. Suprise #1 - Chocolate Cup Cakes-If you are a chocolate fan like I am you are gonna love this. I swear you gotta try it. The place is clean and Elvin and his wife(I think) is very very nice. read more

Once you've had a slice of mango mousse cake from Elvin's Bakery, you'll be giving tooth-achingly sweet supermarket cakes the cold shoulder. We ordered one for a birthday, and it was a huge hit. Surprisingly, it didn't have any actual mango pieces inside, but the flavor was still very present. One whole cake serves about 12-16 servings. These cakes are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat. Absolutely delicious! read more

Elvin's Bakery - Beautiful cake! Candles not included, that was our own addition. - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Bought a number of cakes from them and each time they've been well received. Order your cake and then pick it up, hassle free :) read more

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Great bakery, their custard bread is light and tasty. The raisin bread also fluffy good, toasted and buttered a great addition to breakfast. If your looking for gingery ginger cookies then Elvin's is the place. read more

I don't know why I have never been here before!!! How could I have been so mean to myself!!! I have been deprived of one of the best bakeries in town! I went early on a Thursday morning to pick up some sweet and savory pastries for a work meeting! The variety is impressive and beautiful! It is similar to St Germaine or Panya's fare and equally as yummy! He even had yummy baked manapua! They don't have that at the other bakeries! The assortment I chose consisted of sausage rolls, ham and cheese rolls, curry donuts, tarts and melon rolls! And since I woke up early to get there at 6:30 am I got myself a manapua and strawberry shortcake! I have to sustain myself for the long day right! Anyway I will be back to try all the other goodies for sure!! read more

The cakes are so good! It's very soft and the sweetness is just right. My favorites are their Mango mousse and Tiramisu cake.

This is one of the best moon cakes I've ever eaten. It is freshly made in Hawaii. The sweetness of the moon cake is perfectly balanced. I highly recommend you try. I enjoy it very much! read more

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I first became aware of Elvin's after it was served at my cousin's bridal shower - my Chinese family eagerly told everyone that it was a bakery known for making Japanese-style cakes a la St. Germaine and Panya but for way cheaper. Well that spoke to my own pake heart, so when I also had to order a cake for a party, Elvin's came to my mind. Being a cheapskate, I did hesitate when I thought about how I could get the same amount of cake from Costco for $40. But after the party, I'd have to say the $200 for a full sheet cake was well worth it. I opted for the strawberry shortcake, and it was extremely fresh, and the whipped cream frosting was light and delicious. There were several compliments on the cake, and I had no problem giving away the leftovers. I have also purchased several different pastries from Elvin's, and none have disappointed. Parking is easy, and the staff is very accommodating. I was wavering between 4 and 5 stars, but I'm trying to be a more positive person. :) Recommended. read more

I was looking for a birthday cake to take to my daughter's healthy kids program. I yelped bakeries and for no particular reason decided to go with Elvin's. I ordered the quarter sheet strawberry shortcake. The cake was delicious, it was light and fluffy. It reminded me of the cakes sold in Korea. Truly yummy...the cake was a hit. I will definitely try the other cakes at Elvin's. read more

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Bakery goods are always great and tasty. Don't go after 1100.. lots of goodies are gone

Ordered a birthday cake, Chocolate Dream cake. It looked great and was delicious. The frosting was light and not to sweet. I normally don't like frosting because it's too sweet and thick but loved this frosting. The cake it self was light and tasty. Definitely would use this company again. read more

Moon cakes and Sapporo bread is always good and so are the cake slices. I like that the pastry is individually wrapped so when giving them away there is no touching by others read more

4 stars because when I went in last week, the young guy didn't acknowledge me even though I was the only person in the shop. My pet peeve. Pros: -Delicious pastries! -Strawberry shortcake - yum! The cake, whipped cream, and fresh fruit combo is to die for. -Mango cake - very mango-y...my husband said it was good. -Crown bread - took it to my dad...he said it was good. Sweet and soft with a bit of custard. -Custard horn - filled with tasty vanilla custard all the way to the tip of the horn! -An pan - my grandma devoured it! Soft and full of an (beans). Topped with black sesame seeds. -Great assortment to choose from. The sriracha hot dog, spam and egg roll, and blueberry scone looked good. -Cute little cake box that opens up like a plate...how convenient! -Lots of parking. Cons: -That unfriendly guy. This place reminds me of Saint-Germain/Deelite, but I always assumed this place was Filipino because of the name "Elvin." The next time I need a sheet cake, I will give Elvin's a try! read more

First time to this bakery on 11/17/19. Walked in, no greeting from male behind counter. Just a blank stare. I asked what was their #1 seller, he stated it was the scones. In then see the Japanese cheesecake and get excited. I ask if it's like the "Uncle Tetsu" brand, and he shrugs his shoulders. This guy was just not in the mood to be there, I guess. Not one smile, and no effort to sell me anything. Well the scone wasn't as good as I had expected. Go to "Diamond Head Grill" and try THEIR blueberry scones. It's better than Elvin's. Won't be back to Elvin's. Bad vibes. read more

Dont know how this place gets such high ratings. Donut filled with coconut cream tasted like it was fried in stale grease and the cream filling was like pure Crisco. Horrible! read more

I ordered the chocolate Dream cake for a birthday and it was really good. Nice and moist and sweet, smooth icing at a reasonable price. Definitely recommend if ur looking for a great bakery! read more

Walked-in looking for a birthday cake. The shop had a good variety of whole cakes. We decided on the Tiramisu cake topped with strawberries, and chocolate shavings. They customized the cake on the spot by writing Happy Birthday on a piece of white chocolate. The cake itself earned the 5 stars... it was so soft, and moist.... almost like a cheesecake, but not. It has just the right amount of coffee flavor. We had it with chocolate ice cream ... so good! read more

I purchased two cakes from this bakery because I was told they have really good dessert. So, I phone ordered my cakes, one 8" round tiramisu and one 8" round strawberry shortcake. The employee seemed really nice when I ordered my cakes with her. When I picked my cakes up the door was locked but I called and advised them I was picking up my cakes. When I went into the bakery she showed me each cake that I purchased and they were beautiful. Later when my family tried the two cakes they all said it was very light and delicious. I recommend this bakery to everyone who wants to purchase cakes or their delectable desserts! read more

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The first thing you see when you first enter this small bakery, is the decadent cakes and cupcakes. Although I have never tried anything from this showcase, based on the reviews i've read, I will the next time. Meanwhile, I usually get a cream cheese donut to go with my coffee. This is a round donut ball dusted with powdered sugar on top, with a cream cheese filling. It isn't really sweet, just the creaminess from the filling. read more

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I have to thank Li for her review and her love for red velvet cake for assisting me with finally trying this place. Last night I found myself wanting to bring a desert and wanting to have zero dishes to clean. Because I was dining with people I actually like, a cake that had sat out all day at the neighborhood grocery store would not do. Elvin's to the rescue. When I walked up to the bakery there were a few people outside with their noses pressed against the window which I took as a good sign. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and helpful and I was surprised you can get lettering on a cake at the last minute (mental note for birthdays). I grabbed the last red velvet cake and a slice of tiramisu for my husband and headed home trying not to eat my husband's treat in traffic while other drivers stared in horror. The red velvet cake is out of this world fantastic. I haven't tasted red velvet cake that good since I was in the south. And the tiramisu was outstanding. It rivaled Italian restaurants I've been to in NYC. Needless to say Elvin's has just earned themselves a lifelong customer. Nom. read more

1 Star - Customer Service At one point, I would always buy pastries/donuts and ice coffee drink from. What really made me stop going is that every time I go, I get bad customer service. The daughter is ok, she's always nice. But the mother (short hair cut) wouldn't have any personality. There were times, where she wouldnt even say anything! Not even a "Thank you". Couple of times where the daughter would be making my ice coffee drink and the mother would want to take over and finish off making the drink. Worst of all, she wouldn't even fill the coffee up in the cup and the cost is so not worth paying. They'll be nice to you if you keep on going there, but I just had enough with them. Unless the mother is fired than I'll start going. Stingy ass. read more

The best mooncake! They have variety, texture and taste is excellent. The other pastries are also very good and fresh daily!

This place is good! The baker use to work at Panya's. He branched out on his own. Cheaper but we think its needs more filling in the strawberry short cake. read more

Elvin's Bakery is my place of choice to get cakes. I've been frequenting this place for years and for multiple occasions. Birthday Cakes - Special orders Big or small, they do it all. I've had green tea, strawberry, mango, and even chestnut cake. Always ready to be picked up and craftsmanship is top tier. - Off the shelf Like many bakeries, if you are in a last minute cake buyer, Elvin's Bakery usually has a few for sale. They also will write a message on the frosting if you wish. They do a good job at this. And here is what I was super duper impressed with Wedding Cakes. I was tasked to select the wedding cake for my cousin's wedding to feed over 100 people. Elvin's Bakery had a whole book of different wedding cakes and gave me advice on how large of a cake I needed. They also do delivery of the cake to the wedding venue. The cake came out perfect and exactly how we designed it. Delivery was fast, safe, and prompt. Got there before we got there. Also, the amount of cake was perfect for the amount of people that were there. More than enough, but not wasteful. read more

Ive bought a few cakes from here, very delicious & fresh! I think they bake it same day, awesome for birthdays

Teeny tiny, hiding in the shadow of Palama Market, actually a next door neighbor to. They put out these cute little tables and cafe chairs outside of their storefront so you can sip Vietnamese coffee, latte, chai, and nosh on their decent variety of savory or sweet (but not too sweet) pastry. I've had the coffee flavored torte which is great if you can throw down 30 bucks for one small cake. Topped with a little garnish of chocolate sheet, fresh strawberries and 5 blueberries. Delicate, delectable, expensive. Yes, both times someone bought the cake for me. In fact when I tasted it at my house, I asked where they got it from. That's how I came to know Elvin's in Kalihi. Now you will want to know too. They specialize in consistent items and when I say decent, it's not massive but for the size of the little shop, they put out some really nice stuff! The curry pies which for some reason they call the, curry doughnut, is fried in panko and surprisingly is not greasy. It is not light either. The dough is sweet and so is the meat and veggie filling. Crunchy, chewy, dense, everything a curry pie should be. I've tried their furukaki lavosh sticks, alright I guess but can't smear the thin sticks with butter so I'd rather just have lavosh. They make decent rolls and buns. Little buns on the sweet side, perfect for sliders or kid size sandwiches. Milky, creamy, sweet tasting everything. My wish list is for their cinnamon toast which I wasn't inclined to get cuz it's crunchy dry and I was in a chomp a savory snack, mood. Now while I did say snack, the curry bun, portuguese sausage bun, ham and cheese, etc. are pretty much a meal. At a buck 69, it's cheap eats. Freshly made. Now while I'll do a portuguese sausage bun now and then, their hot dog bun is, hmmm, junk. How many things can you do with tube steak anyway? They aren't really to blame. But when I say, "junk" that pretty much sums up what I think of hot dogs anyway. Their ham and cheese is a bit greasy too, if that's your thing. It is my sister's thing. She slathers her face and hooves with the stuff as she gulps. Me no likee! Makes me sick to watch her oink it down. But, that is her thing. Oh, she doesn't drive her fat ass around, I do so may I say that ample parking at this lot is great. A real plus when your passenger can only muster a waddle. Friends brought me a huge box of their sweet but not too sweet cream and fruit pastries. I discovered they didn't come cheap. I have some rich friends, I guess. Scant on the fruit and filling, one has to appreciate layered, flaky crusty dough which can get a little dry and difficult to eat. Oh, that's what the coffee is for. The sweets were OK but just not my thing, too little filling cuz when I eat sweet filled pastry, the cream or fruit best be busting out all over like a thick ejaculatory you get the idea. It's pastry not pastey. I minused one star for this reason even though the owners are sweet and kind. So kind that they use the customer as a math lesson for their less than stellar son. He's really old enough to calculate, or should I say, count what 2 quarters and 4 pennies are. But they belabored the process by making him count again and again until he got it right while the customer, (moi,) stands there thinking that 3 minutes really can be long if you're held hostage. 2 quarters, she told him, was 50 cents. His wonderful discovery that 4 more pennies made 54c was excruciating. Kinda like this explanation for the minused star. Well, you get the point, even they don't. Mom, please spare the hurried and harried customer. Pick on the ones who have the time to sip coffee outside. Not the drooling, fat customer who ordered quickly and then is left to stand the 3 minutes to eternity, and beyond! I don't hate kids. I hate your kid's math teacher. Please, your food is good. I'm hungry. Your kid can learn 54c on YOUR dime. OK? read more

Looks like a dump on the outside, wouldn't even want to come here after dark... But my, oh, my! What a box of succulent goodies!! There is a limited selection, but who really needs that many choices when the ones they have are so proper. The curry pan was just so good, crunchy, not oily on the outside and stuffed with delicious warm mix of curry vegys on the in. Mayo/hot dog was soft and tasty, and beautiful wife just raved about an pan. Started with ten pieces, now only four left, and only the strength of knowing my beautiful wife is full is allowing me to keep my hands off that box. Light at the end of the tunnel sort of thing. The inside of the bakery reminds me of Japanese/Korean bakery's, the ones in Japan and Korea. You open the door and you are inundated with smell of fresh baked goodies. Took a tray, one piece of wax paper and tongs and started filling it up, had to go back for another wax paper and stole a look at the owners, both were smiling broadly. Am also going to order a loaf of uncut fresh baked bread for homemade Honey Toast this week end. Did I say I'm creative!! The real question is... $$, when I paid $19.46 for Ten pieces! Do only really cheap Yelpers shop here? It is differently just $, come on people? I really hope none of you go there, more for me! :) read more

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Red Velvet Cake: Very light and tasty, it doesn't make you feel heavy after eating this delicious cake. Japanese Cheesecake: Very light and tasty. Parking: There is a private lot that they share with other restaurants, depending when you go you may or may not find parking. Service: The lady that was in there was very friendly, she said hi as soon as I entered the shop. read more

Repeat customer for years. Will drive over from east side to buy Japanese style cakes. Strawberry shortcake and Chocolate dream cake are family favorites. Love seasonal moon cakes. read more

Do not be fooled by the outside appearance, Elvin's Bakery is my go to for birthday cakes. They make the BEST cakes I have ever had. Tiramisu: The best tiramisu I have ever had. It's not too sweet and the frosting is creamy and light. Cake is really fluffy and it's definitely a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Mango Mousse: This cake is great for anyone, even those who don't like sweets. It's extremely light and airy so those who don't have room for dessert, we'll see about that after a bite of this. Great mango flavor, not too over-powering. Highly HIGHLY recommend this place. The fruits he uses for his cakes are super fresh. The cake always looks impressively perfect. Whenever we go to a restaurant, our waitress always asks us where we got our cake. Eye-catching and yummy! I believe an 8 inch round cake is $35. read more

I've had several pastries and cakes from here before and it's really good and affordable. I recommend getting deserts here.

It's a shock they aren't more reviews for this nice place. Or perhaps its already well known enough that it doesn't need to be talked about. Anyhow, Elvin is a Japanese bakery that has good crossiants, the ham and cheese is always a crowd pleaser. But they do have some more Japanesey ones, which tend to be more random combinations, such as the ham and tuna one. Curry donuts, custard donuts, cream cheese donuts, vanilla cream donuts, find a kind of pastry you want and then find the filling you want. I actually really enjoy the curry pies here... it is odd but something about a curry pot pie in the morning is pretty crazy delicious. Finally, cakes are a big sensation, I know lots of people are always looking for cakes from here. I enjoy their Japanese cheesecake just as much as Otto's, but the main difference here is that Elvin's Japanese cheesecake is more fluffy and whipped. Wha-pow. Unique tastes for both places, its just a matter of preference as to what you'd want. All in all, Elvin's is one tasty spot. read more

I was looking for the best strawberry shortcake for my boyfriends birthday and this was just perfect! So airy and fresh, customer service was 10/10. I will definitely be coming back to Elvins. read more

I bought a birthday cake from here and it was delicious! Don't let the neighborhood and the exterior fool you. This place is awesome AND cheap! While they don't have much variety in cakes, what they have is very good. They specialize in that European-style of cakes so it is not overly sweet. I haven't tried their bread yet so it looks like a second trip is in order. read more

Why I've never taken the time to write a review about Elvin's I don't know. This is our go to spot for all of our office birthday cakes. Just one cake and we were all hooked! Red velvet is my fave and is to date the best red velvet I've ever had! I can call very last minute and they'll get a cake prepared to pick up within the hour. Every cake we've tried is delicious and beautiful! Everyone is always very friendly. Not a single bad thing to say about this place. read more