How can you not love Elvin's? It's a tiny storefront bursting with beautiful and tasty pastries, cakes, breads, and more. I've tasted nearly every pastry made in house, and loved each and every one of them. My personal favorites: +hot dog with cheese +tuna roll +strawberry waffle pastry +ham and cheese croissant +hot dog roll I ordered a cake from Elvin's for Fathers Day, Strawberry Shortcake since the bf can't stand chocolate (his one MAJOR flaw, and he has many good points, ok?!?! Don't judge!). It was beautiful...and $30. But still, the price does not take away from the beauty, simplicity, and taste. It was not as sweet as normal cakes (which everyone loved), and you could actually eat all the frosting without feeling like a heart attack. The bf's stepdad is NOT a fan of sweets, but he did enjoy his slice. I also bought furikake breadsticks which his sister claimed as "hers", and I'm happy I made a good buy. It's worth the money to get quality baked goods. I find that this is my favorite bakery now, with Saint-Germain a close second. read more

I bought a ton of goodies from here, about 75$ worth (roughly 3 dozen) items. All of the pastries were amazing. The blueberry scones were amazingly good. I came in at about 630 and nearly wiped out the place lol. The bakery was pumping even that early in the morning. The shopping center itself is going through some renovations so a number of stalls were sectioned off for construction. The lady was very friendly and offered quick service. I will definitely have to come back and try the other items, especially the cakes. People describing the shopping center as ghetto don't know what they are talking about. read more

I've heard of this place by word of mouth before. I think I tried a sandwich from them before. No sandwiches in site today but great looking deserts. We get the sweet bread, dinner rolls, custard donut, blue berry cream cheese scone and a brownie. Kind of pricey but everything was great. The sweet bread and rolls were for my parents, they almost ate them all in one sitting, but their wasn't that much to start with. The custard donut was just as it's name, filled with custard and tossed in sugar. Scone was something else. Tasted like a crusty pancake cooked in butter w/ prices of cream cheese and blue berries. Last but not least the brownie. Unbelievable!! Hard crust w/ a chocolate center that melts in you mouth but not in ur hand. Some organic milk and say good nite. Parking wasn't as bad as the price but all in all worth it, I guess when u use quality products u got to charge. Never thought I would find a bakery as good as Ani's but this is one that comes close. read more

Celebrated a birthday yesterday and was presented a gorgeous cake from Elvin's Bakery. Gosh, I didn't know too much about this place before but will definitely return! We tried the mango mousse cake...it's beautiful AND delicious. I loved the white chocolate piece they use to write the happy birthday message, it's like one of those beautiful cakes you see in Asian shows. But not only does the cake look beautiful, it tasted great! Not too sweet...just delicious. I read that it costs about 28 bucks for a cake which is a great deal considering the details that go into this cake. Definitely would come by again! read more

An asian-euro style bakery where the owners speak Mandarin and Cantonese :) I went around 7:30 AM to pick up pastries for my grams. The selection is decent with an emphasis on asian style baked goods. I picked up a blueberry cream cheese scone, red bean bun, charsiu bao, pineapple bun, pain au chocolat, ham and cheese croissant, and plain mini croissant. Heads up, the plain croissants weren't set out with the rest of the pastries but readily available from the back kitchen, just ask! Also, the plain croissants are mini-sized. Pain au chocolat: Crisp and slightly flakey outside with sugar glaze and milk chocolate sprinkles. The chocolate inside was gooey and richly sweet. Overall more than satisfying when you're craving a chocolate croissant, but not the epitome. Side note: I still haven't found the perfect croissant in Oahu... flakey, crisp outside and harboring light, airy, and buttery layers within. Recommendations anyone? Blueberry cream cheese scone: Mmm hmm, rich butter that crisps up the ends. The scone itself is mild until you hit pockets of blueberries or that yummy cream cheese :) I still prefer Diamond Head and Great Harvest. I didn't try the others, but my grandma and aunties enjoyed them :) read more

Thanks to Yelp I came across this bakery while on a mission to find my father in laws birthday cake. He likes red velvet but could not find it anywhere last minute. Then, I came across Elvins bakery! I called and they had a red velvet cake ready now. Everyone loved the cake and it was a beautiful cake! It was a perfect blend of sweetness. read more

This place makes such good desserts. And the Tiramisu Cake that was made for my birthday was such a work of art, not to mention best tasting read more

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Friendly service! My husband & I are huge fans of this place. Super clean and absolutely delicious. Wide range of desserts from cakes pies pastries... And all of them are so yummy read more

I had ordered my daughters graduation cakes 1 full sheet short cake. Half mango sheet and half Terimisu sheet. Someone had mentioned that they never seen the desert table gone that fast. Everyone loved it. It was worth the price. The owner was very nice and helpful in helping me choose the correct cakes for the party. I would definitely use and recommend for your parties. read more

The worst service. Don't go here unless you speak Chinese or whatever they were speaking. Not even a hello or welcome, just got the kusai eye. read more

So incredibly good! Oh my gosh. I've just been coming here for breakfast. I get a little roll and some coffee. I want to try everything. Their dough is made with a little bit of heaven. It's ridiculous. Seriously, mind blowing. A little selection for a little shop, that varies slightly from day to day. Everything tastes fresh and delicious. They seem to be wisely balancing the supply and demand and keeping everything fresh. I hope I get a chance to try one of their cakes, they look absolutely delightful. The coffee is quite drinkable too. Going to get a Vietnamese coffee tomorrow, so excited. read more

I wish I knew about this place sooner. It's a small bakery, but I was extremely surprised. Definitely try the scones, strawberry danish, and most especially the Melon Pan. Oh gawd, their Melon Pan is on. point. read more

so we went to violets for breakfast, but wound up peeking in Elvin's...and buying a bunch of "snacks" for later. Japanese style bakery and very reasonably priced. Elvin's has become a morning pit stop on the way to work. A ham and cheese croissant and a bottle of water for $3! Cheaper than going to St. Germains read more

This is our go to bakery when we need to buy cakes for special occasions. Our favorites are fresh fruit cake and fresh chestnut cake. These two cakes need to be special order in advance and they are not on their regular menu. read more

Best manapuas in Hawaii! Make sure you go there early, because if you don't get there early enough you will not have a chance to eat one of their delicious manapuas! read more

Elvin's Bakery is an awesome place to try. As soon as you enter this place, your senses are filled from the food that awaits you. There are all kinds of yummy things there. The ham and cheese croissant is my favorite. It is the first item I'm hunting for to feed the need in my tummy. The other item I enjoy is this spam and egg in a roll. If you're a spam lover, then this is for you to try. It is the perfect breakfast on the run that makes my mouth smile. The other item I really love is Elvin's red velvet cake. The presentation is just too beautiful to eat. There's always "ooh's" and "ahh's" whenever I bring it to gatherings. And the taste is just as heavenly. Just a slice on my plate and I'm all set. I'm ready to devour that rich, sweet-tasting, red cake. Everyone I share this desert with says it makes their mouth and tummy happy. Elvin's Bakery is a wonderful place to try. You might find you have a favorite pastry or desert there, too. read more

The strawberry shortcake was yum! Cake and frosting was Not too sweet. No guilty conscience when you eat this. Cake was moist and decorated just right. read more

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i come to this place for my fix when I'm craving crown bread. OMG, its the trinity of flavor. When i travel to the outer islands, i always bring his stuff. Vietnamese baker learned French style. They have other pastries that are located in help yourself enclosed domes. However, my favorite is their Crown Bread. If you ask Elvin what time they come out, he'll let you have one after its cooled. That soft bread smothered with french custard and first press sugar..still warm, WOW! So if ever in the area, check them out, you wont be disappointed. read more

The Tiramisu was excellent. The cake wasn't drenched and the cheese filling was on the rich side. Great presentation. read more

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Just got a birthday cake here for my wife. It was not cheap, I think $35 for the Red Velvet cake. The cake was pretty good though. It was dense, they probably added cream cheese to the cake itself, with a nice cream cheese frosting. It was only 2 tier, so not huge. I prefer a more airy cake, but that didnt take away from the flavor. I still the CPK has one of the best Red Velvet cakes, but they dont sell whole cakes and each slice is $8. In any case, they have tons of dessert options, and all look really good. I just wish prices were a little less, but everything is still tasty. Parking can get rough, but I was told by the owner to just park in front handicap stall if too busy. Tip: Call in your cakes in advance and they can write names on white chocolate pieces, and avoid lunch hour if possible, the parking lot is a nightmare!!!!! read more

One of my favorite bakeries in Honolulu. All of their pastries, cakes and all kinds of goodies are DELICIOUS. My mom goes here often and I would tag along every time she goes to Elvin's. The way they make their pastries, cakes and all other goodies is very light, smooth and tasty. read more

If it wasn't for the PA'I Arts and Culture Center I would never have known about Elvin's Bakery. The first two things I've tried from the bakery was the mango mousse cake and red-velvet cake. Wow! The mango mousse cake is by far the one of the best cakes I've ever had. Super moist, but not overly sweet and it makes you smile. There are quite a lot of baked good that you should try. The chocolate croissant is awesome. The chocolate muffins are awesome. The double chocolate brownie is awesome. Yes, all the chocolate baked goods are awesome!!! But, my new favorite baked good from here is the coconut tart. It's made just like a custard tart, but with a lot of coconut! If you like coconut and custard, then this is definitely worth trying. In fact, you may want to get two because it's that good. read more

I LOVE Elvin's bakery! Whenever I go, I go with the intention of buying A single cake slice... But I ALWAYS leave with a WHOLE cake! Their strawberry shortcake is soo fluffy and moist. It's looks sweet but has just the perfect amount of sweetness with fresh tasting strawberries! read more

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I like this bakery, especially their milk bread. Cute place with delicious bake goods! They take cash and card but if you decided to use your card you would need to spend $5 or more. Ppl need to check this place out if haven't yet. :) read more

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Best cake so far in the island that i ever had!! I don't have a sweet tooth, i easily get tired of sweet desserts. Bought chocolate dream cake and red velvet.. chocolate dream cake is the bomb! Not so sweet, very appetizing, the taste doesn't get boring/tiring! Highly recommend!! read more

First time ordering my daughters birthday cake from Elvins. It was delicious and she loved it so much, especially the fruits. It's great that you can order extra fruits that you like to put on the cake. Amazing! I would definitely recommend this place. read more

This review is almost a year old but pretty confident their quality is same. Good pastries and great cakes. We ordered a strawberry shortcake cake for our family party (when we used to be able to do stuff like pre-quarantine) and came out perfect, everyone loved it. Only reason not giving it five stars is because might be better if it wasn't self-serve pastries we saw a customer cough on the pastries. Parking is easy, nice staff. Good choice for cakes. read more

Elvins Bakery is one of the best bakery in Kalihi. It may be expensive but it's sure worth it! The milk bread is the best in the whole world. I always get the strawberry shortcake it is the best! There's no seats there that's the one downside. If your looking to get a cake go to elvins it worth every penny! read more

I absolutely love their tiramisu cake. Chocolate and Strawberries all in one cake!! Ever occasion I have, I always buy their cakes. Their half sheets are about $100 and their quarter sheets are around $50. If you have a special occasion, it is really worth it. read more

I got the mango mousse cake as my birthday cake and picked it up by walk-in. Very decent price of ~$34 and was able to take it with me immediately. Super kind service and the lady offered to put writing on it without me having to ask. read more

Elvin's Bakery is now the ONLY place I go to for cakes. They're so beautifully done, and they taste better than it looks. I love red velvet cake, and while they're delicious everywhere, I don't think I fell in love with red velvet until I tried the one from Elvin's Bakery. First of all, the cake is SO moist and and melts in your mouth, and it just matched so perfectly with the sweet (but not OVERLY sweet) cream cheese frosting. Honestly, I have not found a better red velvet cake yet, and I've tried them from all over Hawaii, and tried some on my trips to California and Seattle as well! Their other cakes are really delicious too. The strawberry shortcake is another favorite as well as some of their cheesecakes. So anytime I need to pick up a cake for a friend's birthday, I come to Elvin's and just pick up a new cake, and my friends ALWAYS enjoy them and reach for seconds. They also bake delicious pastries daily. It's always fresh, and if you go really early, you can feel the warm-ness of the pastries. I think I've basically tried EVERY pastry they offer here...the danishes, scones, donuts, manapuas, muffins, croissants, yeah...everything. And you know what..? I haven't found one I disliked. This bakery is conveniently located across the street from the Dillingham DMV, and there's always plentiful parking. If you're eating at Zippy's, forget the pastries and cakes from Napoleon's Bakery and walk a few more steps to Elvin's Bakery. It'd please your taste buds WAY more. If you don't live in town, there's also another location in Kailua. And if you haven't tried Elvin's Bakery yet, I suggest you get your butt here and take a bite of that divine red velvet cake. read more

If you haven't tried this bakery you should. Ordered the mango cake for a birthday. Wow! Soooo good!!! Received many compliments! Great job to the Elvin's Bakery team! read more

I also have to mention that their loaf of fresh raisin bread is the best in town - better than Liliha's (I think besides the coco puffs, Liliha is so overrated) and St. Germain's (too dry). Elvin's raisin bread is a little moist and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon (I believe). It's pretty awesome. read more

great place if you dont want to spend the same amount of money for what you would get at panya. Apparetly Elvin used to work at Panya and when he left he took along their same ingredients for good pastries and bread. It's really good and when i'm in the area I have to stop by for a few pieces of cream cheese buns and bread. When i feel extra naughty, i get some pies or cakes. Call me crazy but i love sweets. read more

Needed a cake for my dad's birthday and wanted to try someplace new. My family likes desserts that aren't as sweet (more Asian style), and after reading some reviews on yelp, I decided to give this place a try. Their options for whole cakes were tiramisu, mango mousse, and strawberry shortcake. All three were $28. I would normally go with the ss, but decided to try the tiramisu this time and it was a success! Everyone, including my BF who doesn't like tiramisu, enjoyed the cake. It wasn't too heavy and/or too soaked with kahlua. Definitely will go back and try some of their others! read more

Ordered the Mango Cake and Strawberry Shortcake for last minute birthday cakes. They were an absolute hit! Cakes were not heavy, it's like an angel food cake layered with a light cream filling. Fresh fruit decorations. The owner made a nice chocolate birthday sign. The the birthday boy was thrilled with the cakes. The hands down favorite was the Mango cake but both were excellent. Will be back again. read more

First time here and the deserts we're delicious and the place is clean...the reason for a low rating is the Hospitality needs improvement...I ask the woman that was working the counter, What are you guys famous for? She said, just pick and walked away!!! My first impression isn't nice so I won't write it... This will be my first and last time here!!! read more

Sorry, but this place does not deserve anything over 3 stars. Went here today and got an assortment of baked goods. I do have to say that I did enjoy the curry doughnut and mini curry pot pie, however that is why this place isn't getting one star. Everything else I ordered was pretty bad, or just blah. The Japanese Cheesecake was dry and just not enjoyable. Same goes for the banana nut bread. Probably one of the worst banana nut breads I have ever had...I even threw it away. The cream doughnut I ordered was filled with regular cream cheese...gross. I spent over $12 here and only enjoyed 2 items I purchased. read more

My first time here to pick up a cake. The cake stayed in place and didn't shift which was great because it had tilted in the cooler. It was super yummy and looked beautiful. We got a strawberry cake (don't remember the name fully)c but it was yummy! read more

Picked up a red velvet cake from here last week, the red velvet cake used to be great, don't know if it was a fluke of they are changing the cake. When we got ours, the cake was very flat, 2 layers and over done with frosting, we'll see next time we go in if they changed it, if they did, I HOPE THEY GO BACK TO HOW IT WAS, don't mess with a good thing. Sorry no pics read more