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4.9 (12 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Frank L.

Great service and communication. Great prices as well. Ordered a sunflower themed bday cake and got a beautiful onolicious cake. Even da fake flowers were ono! The bday celebrant loved it and so did all who was blessed to eat it. Will recommend this business to others and hopefully find another event to make an order for. Much mahaloz Tara!

Gluten free chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting
Leslie A.

Can't recommend this place enough! I placed a custom order for 1 dozen gluten free cupcakes for my daughter's birthday (the teacher is gluten free) and they turned out amazing! I could not taste the difference between GF and a regular cupcake. Tara, (whom I believe is the owner?) was so helpful and had really great customer service!

Chocolate peanut butter
Cyndee C.

I'm always looking for a really good cupcake, and Hawaii Cupcake Factory does it right. The cupcake is moist and delicious, and sometimes, you'll find some fun flavor combinations. I found this shop by accident. I was buying lunch at Streats of Aloha, which has great plate lunches. Hawaii Cupcake Factory is just next door. You'll find cake pops and cookies there too. Today, I got their red velvet and chocolate peanut butter cupcakes. Check out their stuffed cupcakes, too. There was a peanut butter and jelly that I will try another day! I have bought my friends a cupcake to brighten their day. It always brings a smile. The singles come in a cute box with a window. Who wouldn't like it?

Their front desk  so cute!!!
Sarah Y.

Love love love the cupcakes they taste amazing. Service is always amazing as Tara is such a sweet human being. When you walk in the store you feel nothing but joy it's such a cute little shop and smells great. Such good vibes when you walk in

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The owner and cupcakes are awesome. Seems like there is always something new and delicious to try.

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Pu'uwai Aloha Bakery - 8" single layer minimalist cake ($70.00 USD)

Pu'uwai Aloha Bakery

4.8(264 reviews)
1.9 mi•Downtown
•$

I can't say enough good things about this little takeout bakery. I have celiac disease and a dairy…read moreallergy and this bakery is a dream come true! I ordered a scone, guava teacake, coffee cake and a cinnamon roll. All were delicious! I ate them over several days and it didn't dry up or taste old. I recommend heating them up for 20-30 seconds in the microwave. It's so hard to find a good bakery that caters to gluten free and dairy free customers. I highly recommend this bakery. The young lady behind the counter was so nice, the baked goods were delicious and I can't believe it was all gluten free and dairy free! Take note that they are not open every day. I went on a Friday and they close at 2 PM and I got there at 1:30. But I can't say enough about the good service and the quality of the baked goods. I will be back!

Love that this island has so many options for so many different tastes and needs. Pu'uwai Aloha…read moreBakery specializes in gluten free baked goods. Have been wanting to yry them when they were previously located on Lusitana St (extension to Alakea). Now that they are at the beginning of Smith Street, oceanside of Smith and King, its an even more convenient stop. Tried the snickerdoodle cookie and the everything but the gluten bagel. And while the tastes and textures were not to my liking, the fact that they are gluten free is a huge plus. I have enjoyed their made to order cakes before. Would definitely return for that as well as try some of their other offerings.

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HI Angeltreats - Cupcakes, cake, cookies

HI Angeltreats

5.0(62 reviews)
4.4 mi

I heard about HI Angeltreats thanks to several posting recommendations on Hawaii bride groups on…read moreFacebook so decided to reach out for a quote. I liked how the online intake form was thorough and had an option to upload inspo pics plus her website was transparent about pricing. We only wanted a cake for us two for the cake cutting part of the reception so we chose the smaller heart-shaped cake with vintage piping. We love frogs and Angel frosted the most delightful frog couple for the cake. Our coconut cake with vanilla frosting looked so charming and suited our love so well. I liked that she offered delivery so that was one less thing to stress about for the day-of our wedding, knowing it would be taken care of. In the end, we were pleased with our frog-tastic "Hoppily Ever After" wedding cake. Angel's impeccable attention to detail with the frosting work is something to behold. I recommend HI Angeltreats for all your baked good needs to celebrate life on a sweet note! Thank you, Angel!!

I can't recommend HI angel treats enough! she helped us create a three tiered wedding cake for our…read morewedding in Hawaii and it turned out beautifully and exceeded our expectations! It was beautifully designed with a custom cake topper. The cake was very moist and we had red velvet on the bottom and top layers with vanilla on the second layer. She was on time with the delivery to the venue and she was fair with her pricing!

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HI Angeltreats - This was for my daughter's 15th birthday. Floral design(roses and carnations) Colors I asked for pinks, blushes and a wine color combo.

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Uni Sweets Bakery and Tea

Uni Sweets Bakery and Tea

4.1(43 reviews)
1.1 mi•Kalihi
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Pretty good boba spot! This shop is located along N King St in a small plaza with a shaved ice spot…read morenext door. You can generally find parking in the lot or nearby on the street (metered). The inside of the shop is relatively spacious with seating throughout; it can get a bit busy in the afternoons after school finishes. I ordered the mochi taro milk with boba and no sugar. The staff member helping me was polite, and my order came out quickly. I really liked my drink! The mochi layer had a soft, pleasing mouthfeel, and the boba was nice and chewy. The taro drink was creamy and not too sweet either, pairing really well with the mochi. Would definitely be interested in coming back to get the other drinks on their menu!

I'm not sure when this place changed owners, but I've been to this little shopping plaza before and…read moregot boba one time, but I think it's a different owner now. The parking lot was pretty empty on a weekday afternoon and there was only one person working. I really appreciated that they offered some snacks as well as their pretty extensive drink menu. There are so many boba places I would frequent more often if they also offered snacks. Uni offers cup noodle, freshly make bubble waffles, takoyaki and curry with rice! They even have combos that will save you a couple dollars if you get a milk tea with the food. Genius. I got the takoyaki and mixed fruit tea combo for $13. It doesn't sound like a deal, but I end up paying way more and wasting time going to two different stores when I want food and tea. The takoyaki was piping hot, piled with toppings and served in a little box that was really convenient for take out. The fruit tea was one of the better fruit teas I've had. I like that it had chunks of oranges and watermelon. The service was a little slow because there was only one worker, but she was really nice and trying her best. I think I'll be back if I'm in the area. They have cute looking desserts too! And plenty of places to sit with free wifi!

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Cake Works - Two-tiered multi-berry naked cake.

Cake Works

3.8(590 reviews)
5.2 mi
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Cake Works was amazing to work with for our wedding dessert bar! Delivery was right on time and…read morecompletely seamless, making the entire process stress-free. We provided the stands and display pieces, and our coordinator set everything up after delivery. We loved that we were able to customize our cake shooters to fit exactly what we wanted. Our dessert bar included red velvet mini cupcakes, devil's food mini cupcakes, guava strawberry cake shooters, strawberry s'more tarts, and Rice Krispies treats. Everything was absolutely delicious--and that's coming from someone who usually doesn't even like wedding cake! Our personal favorite was the strawberry s'more tart, which was a huge hit with our guests as well. If you're looking for delicious desserts and a reliable team for your wedding, we highly recommend Cake Works!

I appreciate that they have different flavors, but the cakes were dry and not as delicious as we…read moreexpected. Very disappointed with the quality and changes in flavors. It was delicious when they were from the "Girls Who Bake", but sadly everything is different and it's not good anymore. * 2.5 stars I have a Asian style review, Three stars: good/average Four starts: delicious, I would recommend Five stars: very delicious/great, I highly recommend, I would go back to eat 星2.5つです。 私の星3つは普通に美味しいです。 私の星4つは美味しい、おすすめする場所。 私の星5つは、凄く美味しい、おすすめするし、また行きたい。 種類が沢山あるのは嬉しいけど、味と質は普通。ちょっとパサつきが気になって残念。でもカップケーキは可愛いし食べるのが楽しい!"Girls Who Bake"の時は味も質もとっても美味しかったのにな。今は違うから、素直に書かせてもらいます。

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Cake Works - Custom mini cupcakes to match wedding cake.

Custom mini cupcakes to match wedding cake.

Cake Works - Pineapple cake.

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Honu Bakery - Mango Matcha Latte ($6.50 - pretty bad, too sweet to the point I couldn't drink it) and Okinawan Manju ($6.75 - OK/good but not the best)

Honu Bakery

4.0(371 reviews)
1.7 mi•Kalihi
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Stopped in to Honu Bakery for the one thing that always brings me back - The Artist Formerly Known…read moreas Turtle Bread. Lol I was surprised to see the name change and only one size being sold now. Guess it's been a while since my last visit. The "Honu Bread" was available in 2 flavors: Original $12 & Ube $14. Of course, I had to grab one of each since I hadn't tried the ube before. I wish I only grabbed the original/buttercream tho because the ube was okay at best. It did have a subtle ube flavor if you really searched for it, but overall, it wasn't my fave. Service was fast and friendly. The bakery only had a few other customers around noon on a Tuesday. I was expecting to see more baked goods sold, but I guess it wouldn't matter since my only purchase is the Honu Bread anyway. As far as the bread - it doesn't taste the same as it used to. It also had quite the oily mouth feel, which is something I don't recall experiencing years before. Bummer... still a decent indulgence tho! Teenager approved. :)

Was told to come here for a strawberry and cream cake and it did not disappoint! One of the best…read morebakeries is Kalihi and would definitely drive here for a cake again! The cake was light and moist with a perfectly sweet fresh whipped cream and a ton of fresh strawberries! Amazing! The service was amazing and the ambiance was solid! A must stop if you're in the area for fantastic cakes and solid pastries!

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Honu Bakery - Mango Matcha Latte ($6.50 - pretty bad, too sweet to the point I couldn't drink it) and Okinawan Manju ($6.75 - OK/good but not the best)

Mango Matcha Latte ($6.50 - pretty bad, too sweet to the point I couldn't drink it) and Okinawan Manju ($6.75 - OK/good but not the best)

Honu Bakery - Honu Bread - grabbed 2, oops! Lol ;)

Honu Bread - grabbed 2, oops! Lol ;)

Honu Bakery - A slice of heaven:  Purple sweet potato mango, and strawberry shortcake treats.

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A slice of heaven: Purple sweet potato mango, and strawberry shortcake treats.

Elvin's Bakery - Mooncake (lotus paste / double salted egg yolk) - interior

Elvin's Bakery

4.4(323 reviews)
1.1 mi•Kalihi
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Extremely grateful that they were open today!!!! Extremely happy they had cakes for purchase after…read moreAiea Bowl didn't call me that they were closed due to the weather even though I paid for my order for pick up today. Love the strawberry shortcake. Thank you for being open! Thank you for being so kind.

I've decided to update my review on Elvin's when I was caught in a bind and they came through…read more However, it wasn't all cherries. You see, last Christmas I gave you my heart and the very next day, you gave it away. This year, to save me from tears........no, no. This never happened to me but Wham's "Last Christmas" which was written by George Michael, is overly played during the holidays in Japan. On a serious note, last Christmas I was jonesing for a yule log. I saw posts on IG and when I attempted to order one at a bakery on S King St, I was advised it was too late. At a Japanese themed bakery I was offered the option of a Christmas cake but wasn't in a mood for strawberry shortcake. I was on a mission. I recall attending a Christmas dinner at my cousin's a few years back where someone brought Yule logs and found that they were from Elvin's Bakery (EB). I also did a search on EB's photo gallery and saw one posted so I gave them a call. Placing an order via telephone was literally a piece of cake. It was confirmed to a tee and was also advised their closing on Christmas Day so pick up would be on Christmas Eve. I made payment over the phone. All done. The Yule log was a hit at Christmas dinner where it was visually stunning and tasty. It was not overly sweet nor dry. Well executed and decorated beautifully. So why not 5-stars? Picking it up was a shocker when the Yule log was placed in a cake box that clearly was meant for a 1/2 sheet cake (?) size so you had to be extra careful when transporting and storing. There was no support nor fillers in the box for the quite empty box as the Yule log was not meant for the box provided. In closing, I'm grateful EB came through with an amazing dessert for our holiday dinner but was caught off guard with their boxing. I'll need to think twice about ordering a Yule log again from them and will definitely order earlier and seek the options on Oahu before deciding on where to go.

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Elvin's Bakery - Mooncake

Mooncake

Elvin's Bakery - Mini moon cakes & piggy moon cakes

Mini moon cakes & piggy moon cakes

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