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    Halekulani Bakery

    4.6 (323 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 11:30 AM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Angel H.

    We started our morning on the 4th of July in Waikiki. Everyone raves about this bakery, but their hours suck. They're open from 6:30am-11:30am. We got there around 10 and most of their pastries were out. They mostly had different varieties of bread left. They also had cake slices and sandwiches. They only had two types of pastries left: European Butter Croissant $7 and Valrhona Chocolate Croissant $7.50. We got one of each along with an iced haupia matcha latte $9.50 and a hot white mocha $7.50. The croissants were airy and flaky. My haupia matcha latte was delicious. No complaints there. I just wished that they were open later and had more pastries throughout the day. They have a glass panel, so you can see the pastry chefs in the back baking. They validate if you park at the Halepuna Waikiki Hotel. Halekulani Bakery was voted Best of Honolulu 2026 winner.

    coconut cake
    Margaret T.

    I heard the coconut cake here was amazing and it looked bomb. Got a slice for $14 and enjoyed it on the flight home. I'm not really a shredded coconut fan, so I don't really know why I wanted to try it...but the cake and the filling itself was good though. TIP: If you're a guest of the adjoining Halekulani Hotel, you get 10% off your purchase on Saturdays. I personally feel like hotel guests should get that discount every day, not just Saturday. Lines can get a bit long in the mornings, but it moves quick. We've tried the pastries before on a past visit, and recall they have a nice crunch when you bite into it, but otherwise, not super memorable.

    Guava matcha.
    Joyce W.

    Q: Why did the coffee bean keep checking his watch? A: He was pressed for time. Halekulani Bakery is a light, bright, wood-lined bakery featuring treats including croissants, muffins, and coffee. My waifu, Sherly M., told us to come here. As someone who doesn't eat too many sweets, even I found myself falling in love with this place. After a few hours at the beach, we popped into the Halekulani Bakery for a pick-me-up and some treats. $8 Salted Caramel Croissant, $7.50 Chocolate Croissant, $8.50 Guava Matcha, and a $7.50 White Mocha were ordered. AMAZING after a morning on the beach. The drinks were smooth and the croissants were flaky and delicious. I thought the salted caramel croissant would end up being too rich or too sweet but it was perfect with the earthiness of the guava matcha I was drinking. I need to get their coconut cake slice the next time I'm there!

    Caramel macchiato
    Kenny C.

    Stopped in here for a quick coffee and was pleasantly surprised! This place has some tasty drinks and a ton of freshly made pastries - definitely worth checking out if you're looking for an easy breakfast spot.

    Pabana Crois, Slice Coco Cake
    Sandy L.

    We arrived around 9:30 AM, and since they're open daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM, most of the pastries were already gone by the time we got there. Luckily, we managed to grab the last Pabana Croissant (passion fruit, mango, and banana) and a slice of coconut cake, there were only a few slices left! We're so glad we still had the chance to try their pastries and cake. The Pabana filling had a great balance of sweetness and flavor, not overly sweet. The passion fruit really stood out, with a slight hint of mango, though the banana flavor wasn't very noticeable. As for the coconut cake, it had a strong coconut aroma, a soft texture, and a rich, satisfying filling. The cream wasn't too sweet either, which made it even more enjoyable. Overall, we loved everything! If you're planning to try their pastries, definitely go early, items sell out quickly. Store hours are 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM daily. :)

    Clockwise from left most pastry: passion fruit custard filling 5/5, black Carmel kouign amann 4/5, and mango cream cheese bread 3/5
    Jenny D.

    I think the pastries were baked very well. Many of the custard and fillings had a Hawaiian or island twist. Lots of passion fruit and lilikoi. Kouign amann: 4/5 delicious but couldn't have too much because it was pretty sweet. Extremely caramelized and has an extra toasted slight burnt taste if you like that! Passionfruit pastry: 5/5 crispy flakey and light on outside like a perfect flat croissant with creamy passionfruit custard. Mango cream cheese bread: 3/5 I would skip. Bread was like sour dough, tough to eat and not remarkable. Vanilla latte: 4/5 solid coffee, but maybe a little too roasted for my taste Long lines in the morning especially weekdays. Also very close to center of Waikiki and the Sheraton. There's also the spamusubi cafe nearby!! Plenty of seating outside and some inside too. Such a cute cafe/bakery.

    Chocolate haupia brioche garnished with chocolate flakes and gold leaf
    Elizabeth M.

    One of my former coworkers suggested that we stop by here to enjoy some morning pastries and catch up. It had been years since I visited Halekulani Bakery, so I was excited to check it out again. The gorgeous bread display immediately caught my eye upon entering, but it wasn't long before we were able to move through the line to the pastries. Holy perfect laminated dough, Batman! I cannot even fathom the technique it requires with the butter to get SO many layers of flaky, golden pastry. I opted to get the chocolate haupia brioche, garnished with chocolate flakes and a gold leaf. We were lucky enough to snag one of the tables as a family was leaving, so we got to enjoy our meals immediately. Yum! The brioche wasn't sugary and had a rich chocolate flavor. The textures inside were both creamy and crunchy, so it provided a nice contrast as I bit into different sections. I'm so glad I got to visit again after all this time. They have so many different options to try, so I want to come back before the trip is over, especially as the signature coconut cake and the beni-imo tarts both looked incredible!

    Erin C.

    Wow, I knew that this bakery was famous and I now know why. The salted caramel croissant was incredible. We also picked out a few other pastries but this one won the contest! The espresso machine was broken so we will be back tomorrow to try their lattes.

    Hours open every day!
    Li Y.

    The Halekulani Bakery was good when they first opened. It is ahmazing now! Was privileged to visit again while friends staying at the Halekulani's sister property, the Helumoa. The bakery is actually in the Helumoa Hotel ACROSS the street from the Halekulani on Kalia Road... right next to Umi by Vikram Garg. Everything I've had here is spectacular. The fig and nut bread reminding me of my favorite in Korea. The pistachio raspberry croissant, had it two days in a row! Of course the signature salted caramel and chocolate croissant soooo good. The drip coffee or other fancier drink are perfect compliments (I really like their hot coffee on drip here tho expresso is available too). Looking for occasion to return for the elusive fig and prosciutto croissant and the delicious looking avocado toast. And if in the mood for their matcha guava latte. Tho, that drip coffee..! Parking is validated in the building for the first hour with purchase.

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    Huevi L.

    Such a cute and small bakery. Seemed very Japanese and authentic. I love these types of self serve bakeries. They also had such unique and special flavors, I didn't know what to choose. - pabana croissant: 9.4/10. Sooo good !! It's amazing how I can taste all three flavors in this croissant (passion fruit, banana, mango). Each flavor was subtle but present and delicious. The croissant was super fresh and crispy. - curry pan: 8.8/10. Different from your typical curry pan. It was more of a curry spiced filling loaded with beef.

    Salted caramel croissants (left) chocolate croissant (right) cream cheese and mango (bottom)
    Dajone Z.

    Out of the three pastries I picked everything tasted pretty good. I don't typically like chocolate croissants but this one was light and buttery with a nice crisp on the outer layer. I also really liked the salted caramel croissant but found it really messy to eat. Great place to grab a coffee and read a book all in all.

    pabana croissant,  choc haupia brioche
    Karen P.

    Because you deserve a treat after a morning run down Kalakaua..but run fast they close at 11:30. Iced Americano-cold and refreshing, avocado toast- a crisp slice of sourdough with a good amt of avocado, cherry tomatoes and sprouts, easy to eat no fork needed. And those pastries (because u ran, remember?)- chocolate brioche filled with haupia and chocolate or pabana croissant so delicious- nothing tastes artificial. Small sitting area outside, but its in a busy loading zone, smoke break area. But you won't notice while you're busy enjoying your treats.

    Fresh baked
    Darryl M.

    The most amazing pastries and good coffee Early in the morning grab some and walk down to the beach and enjoy Aloha

    Chocolate NY Style Croissant

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    The bakery offer any gluten-free options?

    Yes, but very limited (maybe just one or two items are gluten free). I didn't pay attention to the desserts which may be GF, but they had at least a GF muffin option.

    Does this location still offer breakfast buffet?

    At the Halekukani Hotel across the lane they do. Believe it's at House Without a Key on weekends. Not at the bakery I don't think.

    What is offered on the breakfast buffet? Mahalo!

    Sorry I haven't been to the breakfast buffet. I have reservations for Easter brunch buffet and was told by the staff that their previous holiday buffet was a big hit.

    Can I have a light breakfast such as a pastry and coffee besides the buffet?

    Yes, I recommend the chocolate brownie bread from the bakery.

    How much is the breakfast buffet and what does it consist of?

    $34

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