We stopped by Nene Goose Bakery on a Saturday around 9:30am. There was a small line outside, and…read morethey only allow one party in at a time, so things move steadily but not quickly. They're open from 6am-1pm, and by the time we got there, a few items we wanted to try were already sold out. If you have your heart set on something specific, definitely come early. Cash only!! One of the sweetest parts of the experience was the owner -- a sweet older lady who takes your order herself and carefully packages everything up for you. It feels very personal and old-school in the best way. Here's what we tried: Long John - The star of the show. It's served chilled and doesn't look like your typical long john. The donut itself was light, pillowy, and slightly crispy. The texture contrast was perfect. We'd honestly come back just for this. Mochi An Pan - Really good. The mochi had that satisfying chew, the red bean wasn't overly sweet, and the bread was soft and fresh. Mushroom & Onion - Savory and comforting. The cream sauce was flavorful and paired well with the soft bread Ham & Cream Cheese - This one was a bit too dense for us, likely because of the cream cheese topping. Not bad, just heavier than we prefer. Parking is easy and plentiful since it's in the same lot as the movie theater. Overall, such a cute local bakery, make sure to come early, bring cash, and don't skip the long john.

I only ever get the mochi an pan here. It's the best combo of bread, red bean, and mochi with a…read morewalnut on top! It's best to eat it within the day as the mochi will get hard the next day. They also have other savory/sweet pastries and loaves of bread. Try to go early in the day for best selection!

AT LAST! Look no further. The search is complete. Here it is…read more I've been searching for a coffee shop on this side of the island that is serious enough about coffee to buy the hardware that matters. The La Marzocco. No longer do I have to explain to the barista that a macchiato does not in fact contain copious amount of sugar and caramel syrup. I want my croissants sweet, not my espresso.

Cute little coffee shop in Kailua There's parking in the…read moreback They have some things you can buy and they also have some cute pastries that looks so delicious but I didn't get any so I can't really say anything about that. But I did get the coffee and I did enjoy my coffee. It was a vanilla lavender one. It was a bit pricey but also really good. The coffee flavor was nice. Next time I'm in the area I'll get a pastry and I definitely want to try their homemade chai

Still da BEST LONG JOHN in Kailua! I can't resist stopping in to grab one or two of these awesome…read moredelights! The friendly staff here is always friendly and creates the best donuts in town. Their hours make it convenient to grab a fresh baked donut morning & afternoon! The fun Shaka flashing Donut King signs put you in a great local vibe the moment you walk thru their door! Definitely my #1 donut stop!

The donuts here are so good that we went back again the next day! We drove from the west side to…read moreKailua for these donuts. So good! The service was great! I have to say if you are in the area or craving a good donut, go to Donut King. They are so worth it!

Really good sandwiches & treats. Cool staff. Clean place. My go-to often. Breads, muffins, cookies,…read moredrinks.

4/28/26 After a nearby group walk, a friend of ours brought food from the Great Harvest Bread in…read moreKailua. I've never eaten or been there so this review is based just on the food. I had a classic breakfast sandwich which consisted of their own baked bread, eggs, cheese, tomatoes, and bacon with their garlic herb butter. It's cooked panini style or looks more like a fancy grilled cheese sandwich. It was very good. I usually have tomatoes with a lunch sandwich so having tomatoes in a breakfast sandwich was different. But, the combination of all the ingredients was delicious. The tomatoes were firm and not soggy, the bacon was just right crispy, and the cheese melted nicely onto the eggs. Overall all, a sandwich worth getting if I was in the area again.

This is me and my husband's go to bakery/coffee shop in Kakaako near Ward Theatres. We love their…read morebaked goods and ultra love their Banana Matcha! It is worth standing in the long line most especially in the weekends... We stood in line for about 25 minutes and it's okay. The only downside is the space, it is getting packed every time. Wish they could get a bigger location like SB where people can sit and hang. This also deserve another location maybe near town.

Such a cute bakery with so many fresh baked breads and pastries to choose from. They also have a…read morehuge made-to-order coffee and tea drink selection, which makes it the perfect little treat stop. I went during their Cinnamoroll collab and everything was adorable, from the cute packaging to the limited-time pastries, drinks, and merch. I tried the blueberry cold brew and loved that it wasn't overly sweet. Everything we tried was super soft, fresh, and delicious. My personal favorites from their everyday staples are the matcha mochi an pan and the French toast bread. Definitely a spot worth visiting!

I finally managed to stop by this place and am in love with all the delicious offerings in a cute…read moreand homely place. The owner is so friendly and helpful and her passion for what she does and what she crafts is obvious from the first few minutes you enter. There's a variety of sourdough, breads, shortcake cookies, chocolate chip, ulu and oatmeal cookies, and of course, cupcakes galore! What I didn't realize is, she also has a whole bunch of homemade jams and jellies, and you can taste whichever variety you want. The jellies and jams were my absolute favorite. I bought a spicy mango chutney. She has drinks as well as homemade goodies in the refrigerated section. Mountain apple pie, homemade pesto, and even eggs that her chickens laid! Parking is down a lane off the street and you park right in front of her house/ store. A nice place to buy gifts, treat yo'self and support local.

Great customer service. The best sourdough ever!…read more The shop is so well decorated that you'd expect to see it in a Disney movie. We enjoyed the freshly baked sourdough bread and tasted some jam. We will make it a weekly stop to try everything they bake. The owners operate a well appointed bakery and jam shop and are super nice to talk with.

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.

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.

Coming as we're intrigued looking at how many people we randomly bumped into, carrying their iconic…read morepink boxes. The line in front of the store was always super long but surprisingly moving super swift. The store didn't have sit-down space but a lot of people enjoyed their orders right in front of the store as it's indeed highly recommended to enjoy while warm. Their iconic items were surely the Malasadas, basically fried sugar-coated doughnut, which came in the option of unfilled (default) and filled. We got the ones filled with Chocolate and Macadamia Nut custard. They're lusciously fluffy with just right sweetness for the filling. Worth trying for the experience.

If you think you've had malasadas before, this one in Kailua will make you rethink your…read moreassumptions--and maybe your topology. Instead of the usual solid sphere situation, this malasada is a torus, complete with a legitimate central hole. It's not just aesthetic; it's deliciously functional. More surface area means more outer crunch, and the math checks out. Fresh out of the fryer, the increased perimeter-to-volume ratio delivers maximum Maillard reaction per bite. The exterior achieves a near-perfect golden-brown crisp, while the interior remains chewy and toothsome--soft, elastic, and deeply satisfying. It's a beautiful example of form following function, where geometry directly improves flavor. Eat it hot. Like, immediately hot. Any delay introduces unnecessary variables into an otherwise elegant equation. This is malasada topology at its finest: crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and proof that sometimes the hole really does make the donut better.

APB Malasada's still the best, from way back when they had their 2-former locations on Kainehe and…read moreon the corner of Ho'olai bakery stores.

So happy to see them back at the markets! The pastries and baked good are all so yummy! And…read moreeverything is affordable! The scones, danishes and croissants are the best! They are so good that there is always a line but service is fast when it's your turn! Support small local business! and go early for best selections because his baked goods sell out!

Baked goods at the Kailua Town Farmer's Market…read more.. Open every Sunday morning from 8am to noon, I've watched Baker Dude for the past few weeks. The lines for fresh pastries was always long... This week, I decided to get in line early! I know that Baker Dudes has a shop on Alakea Street. The parking in downtown Honolulu isn't the best, so, I avoid the area. That's why i chose to patronize Baker Dude at the Kailua Town Farmer's Market! There's lots of street parking around the Pali Lanes area in Kailua. If you park in a metered stall, parking on Sundays is free anyway! I usually park in the free covered garage in front of Longs Drug Store. Enter from Kailua Road. If you have a good sense of smell, you'll find Baker Dude when you follow your nose. The fresh aroma of pastries will lead you to the stall. There were a few customers in line already. SERVICE: The guy was really hustling by fielding questions about ingredients - he was amazingly knowledgeable - while gently packaging goodies. The female worker was tending to a goose in a stoller! I kid you not! It was quite amusing! When she was done with making the goose comfy, she cleaned her hands and donned gloves. She was as efficient and friendly as the male worker! I limited myself to two items: the Blueberry Lilikoi Cinnamon Roll and the Apple Turnover. I'm so glad that I devoured them at home because they were so flakey and I was making a mess! I probably was emitting strange noises with each bite and attempting to contain my drooling! Gosh! LOL! Anyway, if you want some high quality baked goods, I would suggest that you give Baker Dude a try. If you work in downtown, stop by at the shop. If not, the Sunday morning Kailua Town Farmer's Market is a great shopping experience! I'll be back for some scones, cookies, and bread!