I've had their brownies before at family parties or when someone would bring it on the plane and my flight attendant mom would save it for me but this was actually my first time at Kilani Bakery. It was a friend's birthday coming up and we were renting a cabin on the North Shore, and stopped by Kilani Bakery to grab a cake and candles. My friends had never had a chantilly cake before, so we had to go with that. They have a square / rectangle cake that was the perfect size to feed ten of us. I like that it wasn't too overly sweet! read more

Kilani Bakery is a true gem in Wahiawa. It's one of those places I find myself thinking about randomly and even driving all the way from town just to grab their onolicious brownies. What I love most about Kilani Bakery is that their baked goods aren't overly sweet. My favorites are the brownies (of course) and the chantilly cupcakes. The long johns are great too. Service is always friendly and quick. There's plenty of parking, though the lot could use a little TLC. Overall, Kilani Bakery is a Wahiawa staple and an absolute must visit if you're in the area. read more

Love coming to Kilani bakery whenever we visit Hawaii. My favorites here are the chantilly cupcakes and the brownies. The cupcakes are very light and the cream filling is to die for! The cupcakes are so light that you barely feel it after eating one - which makes it dangerous as you get fooled into eating more! But no one complains while eating a second! They sell them in a pack of 4 cupcakes. The brownies are soft - almost melt in your mouth- with a nice crunch from the nuts in the powdered sugar on top is just extras!! They have other bakery items like donuts, malasadas, danishes etc It's a local bakery and only opened on Wednesday through Sunday. read more

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What makes this to go bakery different from others regarding delectable sweets on O'ahu? Stick donuts: Baby size or mini glazed donuts that you're able to pull off from the long skewers. Sweets in increments or mini bites. Chocolate fans can celebrate with chocolate stick donuts and sprinkled chocolate stick donuts. Not pictured. Sweet Potato Turnover: Baked mini shaped empanadas filled with Okinawan sweet potatoes. One of my faves. Not overly sweet. Light in weight. Doesn't crumble all over the place. Azuki Turnover: Baked mini shaped empanadas filled with red azuki beans. Another fave for the same reasons above. Butter Danish: Light custard cream with some glazed sugar on butter roll. Bread Pudding: Thick in height and tasty. If you prefer more traditional eats, there's butter rolls, brownies with powdered sugar, chantilly cupcakes, and ensaymada. I must note that their butter rolls and ensaymada tastes lighter in comparison to other bakeries on O'ahu. Casual ambiance. Prices are color coded. Courteous and thoughtful customer service from the two elderly ladies. Line moved swiftly. Orders packed in a pink box. Cash and cards are accepted. Arrive early for ideal selections. Free parking in the lot and via street. read more

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Great donuts and pastries! Always a spot to look foward to W-F since its nearby. Favorite is the all butter danish! read more

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Had an appointment in Wahiawa and made a "quick" stop at Kilani Bakery... which turned into a full-on donut moment. I grabbed their old-fashioned cake donut and OH MY GOODNESS--where has this been all my life?! It was huge (like, who needs lunch?) and so dang good. Moist, perfectly sweet, and totally nostalgic. Then I got bold and tried the one with chocolate too--and yup, also a winner. At this point I was basically having a donut tasting party in my car. No regrets. Kilani Bakery, you've officially raised my donut standards. 10/10 would donut again. read more

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Ono Old School Bakery They The Best Custard Pie And Brownies On The Island Of Oahu The service is the best. read more

Hi been to Kilani Bakery on 4/25/26 to bring dessert to a potluck and I ordered the (20 pcs) brownie stick cake, it was different and cute they had written Happy Birthday Jennie on it! Everyone was surprised and said they never knew they did thatwe loved it They have bigger sheets of their ono brownie stick cake too Mahalo V.P. read more

Beatrice Takara is the daughter of Chosei Zukeran, who baked bread at the Alexander Young Hotel (Fun Fact: ok, Baby Boomers, who remember the lemon crunch cake from there?), and he was called the "king of the French bread." Chosei went on to be the founder and opened 9th Ave Bakery. She met her husband, Walter Takara when he was baking for her father. Beatrice and Walter Takara opened Kilani Bakery in Wahiawa 66 years ago in Aug 16, 1959, the year when HI became the 50th state. The original site was a 2-story building across from Wahiawa General Hospital, which eventually moved to its current site a block away. Both worked together daily until they were sidelined with health issues. The Takaras' son, 2nd generation son and daughter-in-law, Sidney and Dawn Takara took over 15 years ago and now have their 3rd generation son, Gavin Takara, leading the baking section; and their daughter, Ashley Nelson who helps manage the business, creates new pastries, and decorates cakes. This family-owned bakery's philosophy is to keep it simple and old-school. But sometimes, you have to change with the times. Dawn noted that back then, azuki bean pastries were very popular, but now, the younger generation don't eat it, but instead want the sweet things, like Chantilly and eclairs topped with chocolate. So, azuki pastries are baked only on weekends now. But for the most part, there has been minimal change over the years. Kilani Bakery is known for their iconic brownies, Chantilly pastries, stick donuts, custard pie, and lemon meringue pie. Their extensive dessert offerings include: cookies, donuts, Danishes, malasadas, ensaymadas, long johns, turnovers, pies, bread pudding, chiffon cakes, butter rolls, decorated custom cakes, breads, and more. Go early, as many items sell out quickly. Some of the pastries we've tried include: * Brownies. So addicting, chewy, moist and delicious! They come in 15 rectangular pieces in a plastic see-through container ($12.50) or smaller pieces in a white bag ($9.50). They come with or without walnuts and choc chips and dusted heavily with powdered sugar. A winner! They also have Brownie Bites with Chantilly frosting in the middle, which I have yet to try. * Chocolate-centered glazed donuts. A huge dollop of real chocolate placed on top of the donut. Yes, real chocolate and not choc pudding like other bakeries. * Glazed stick donuts. You don't find stick donuts around anymore, as this is really old-school. Something about eating donuts off of a stick makes it heavenly! * Ensaymada. Topped heavily with butter and sugar, it looks very delicious. However, texture and consistency of the ensaymada somehow is not light and not how I know what an ensaymada should be. I have not tried the lemon meringue pie, but it looks incredible with its sky-high meringue! Hope to get this one day! Staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient with many being long-time employees. They are very welcoming and ready to assist you. The interior is clean and bright, but dated; however, it serves its purpose as an old-school bakery. Display cases appear to be the original ones. Hours of operation are: Wed to Fri 6:00a to 3:45p, Sat/Sun 7:00a to 3:45p, Mon/Tues closed. Kiliani Bakery is located in the heart of Wahiawa on Kilani Ave. They have free parking in their private parking lot on the side of the building, but sometimes it gets crowded during peak times. They participate in the Five Stars Program where you earn 1 point for every $1 spent that can be used as discounts on future purchases. Be sure to sign up! Because I live so far away, I always make it a point to stop at Kilani Bakery for a special treat when I'm in Wahiawa. This bakery will certainly be part of the old school nostalgia remembrances. Support local! read more

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This bakery is an absolute gem! Their Chantilly cake is hands down the best light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. And don't even get me started on the brownies rich, fudgy, and incredibly satisfying. Every bite feels homemade and made with care. Definitely a must visit if you're craving something sweet! read more

Okay like of course we are going to start with their BROWNIES!!!! That is all I come here for lol it's the best brownies I've had. So soft and they put peanuts in it? Yes please! They also have reg without. But wait it's not over, they have brownie bites with a chantilly frosting in the middle. So so good!!! They of course have donuts because they are a regular bakery but they are known for their brownies. The service is good. Aunty is super nice. The store is not that big so I would just buy and eat your goodies elsewhere. Every single time I'm in Wahiawā I have to make a stop! read more

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Kilani Bakery in Wahiawa has the best brownies !! They have excellent customer service!! read more

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I came here for the brownie bites and they did not disappoint! The brownie bites came in a cup and had a dollop of Chantilly on top, and a chocolate mousse and sprinkles in the middle. It was definitely tasty! read more

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Expensive. Maybe it's because I didn't grow up eating it, but it's not for me. Quick service and my employees liked it. That's all that matters. read more

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I don't get out to Wahiawa often, so Kilani Bakery is not an establishment that I frequent. Their reputation precedes them which is why I went today...helps that they are one of the few small, local bakeries open on Christmas. They are on Kilani Avenue, off of Kamehameha Highway. Dedicated parking lot has a dozen stalls. They are known for their brownies (and I do recall enjoying them very much around the pandemic) but today, I picked up a Pumpkin Custard Pie, which was excellent not eggscellent...sometimes the custard has a pronounced egg flavor. Chocolate Haupia Cake is tempting...for another time. read more

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Ok probably already know about this place. Brownies yes are a must. Pastries yes. But have you had their custard pie? Lee's is my favorite but this, this pie might be right there next to Lee's. What it has going for it is its accessibility. Parking is right in front. In and you're out. I would gate keep this but damn this pie is worth sharing with everyone. read more

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Bakeries in Hawaii have interesting histories. The plantation cultures brought about hybridized pastries: Filipino savoriness, Japanese simplicity and form, American indulgence, and the host Hawaiian influence. Kilani Bakery is one of the few remaining bakeries that still captures this flavor. None of the flashiness "for the Gram." I live on Kauai and long for the brownies lined with wax paper that the Kapaa Bakery used to make. Kilani Bakery comes the closest to that flavor, not just in their pastries but also in the mom and pop decor in the shop. Family photos and newspaper clippings everywhere and kitschy clutter. It all makes the flavors that we miss. read more

Located in Wahiawa and they are know for their brownies and Dobashi cake, we stop by to pick up some items, since we live in town and when ever we are in Wahiawa we try to stop by and pick up something. But if you go later in the day most of the items are sold out by then so you need to go early or call in your order. The brownies are always good as normal and we also picked up the Orange Chiffon which was very lite and tasty. The apple & blueberry turnovers are also very good the crust is thicker than the normal and lots of filling. read more

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I've lived in Wahiawa for 3 years now and I have never gotten anything from them till last week, I got an order of 4 custard pies and brownie bombs. I hear great things about Kilani, but after trying it myself I can see why people all over the island will drive out for them, if you have a sweet tooth Kilani is the best place for fresh bakery and pastries that I've tried out so far. The pricing seemed moderate, Custard pie was $16 and the brownie bombs were $8 I believe. The workers are so sweet and maintain the best customer service. I forgot to take photos because it was all gone by the time I thought about it lol, but please give them a visit! read more

The brownies are always on point but then you find them in a cup with chantilly on them...OMG! Wife and I love these brownies and yes we got a bag of the OG brownies as well! Keep up the great grinds and the fast and friendly service! read more

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I wanted to get a birthday cake for my husband and he chose Kilani Bakery! We were happy to see that they were open on a Sunday and made a stop over before heading home. We chose the chantilly cake and they wrote the wording beautifully! It was also convenient that they also had candles! read more

Stopped by for some of their infamous brownies...came out with these. It's puff pastry filled with chocolate cream topped with their chantilly and powdered sugar. O...M...G! Light and flakey with a smooth chocolate filling and their savory chantilly. It was gone in a few bites. Not sure if this is a normal item or only on Sundays. Would pick these up for my next gathering so everyone can try these and support local. Customer service was excellent too. Parking easy. read more

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25 mile drive. We'll worth it. Brownies are awesome. Cream puff is huge. Gotta come out here. Nothing beats old school eateries. Thank you kilani bakery for all your hard work read more

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Old school local bakery. Lots of pastry options. The parking lot is small but there is also street parking. Not much to say about ambiance, I mean it is a bakery after all. Service? Idk, you tell the ladies which pastries you want and they box it for you. The food though, oh my gosh. Hawaii bakeries are always in my top 3 things I miss about home (priced outta paradise, I've been in the PNW for too long). This place reminded me of the bakery I grew up with, in Kapaa town. The ensemadas, the pies, the long johns, the brownies...mmmm. Kilani comes close. I got a a couple boxes of all kinda stuff and everything was delicious. The brownies were so similar to the ones from my childhood, from Kapaa Bakery. It was ono, as they say in Hawaiian. Price is on par for everything else in the islands (expensive but normal expensive), portions are average. Go check them out, highly recommend. read more

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Early morning drive to Wahiawa... It's been awhile since I've done that so why not stop at Kilani Bakery...why cause I've never been here and have heard SO much about their elclairs from a co-worker and he never makes it in time to pick them up for me cause it always sells out...well here I am bright and early. They do have a small parking lot that does fill up fast though I was lucky to nab a spot right at the door and this cute and cozy bakery with a couple of display case filled with brownies, pies, cakes and pastries but where are the eclairs?...Long Johns they are it's funny because that's what I've always called them and it's not just in the case, all their best sellers are kept right behind on the rack as well and prices are color coded with the name tags and starts at $1.65 with majority are pink $2.40 which what the Long Johns were. Not very large but a standard decent size than the average it's very soft and delicate with a healthy coat of powdered sugar, don't sneeze or you'll be wearing them as well. The custard cream filling isn't too sweet and I loved the mellow and simple flavor it gives which I can see why many flock over for them. I could enjoy them without the powdered sugar and shook them off as I tried to finish it and since I had errands this was all I got and will be back to try some of their other items but you really need to get here early. Thank you! read more

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8 years later and still just as good as the last time. Of course I got brownies and custard pie and this time got some peanut butter cookies for my father in law. When we got there it was later in the day so I was afraid they wouldn't have anything but I was wrong. The nice lady behind the counter even offered us to try some samples. We tried the lemon pie and it was delicious. If we're in the area we'll definitely be stopping by for a treat. read more

My favorite place to buy brownies on the island! Kilani bakery is a wahiawa staple and a total must. Parking lot is small and hours are limited but totally worth the drive! read more

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A cute hole in the wall bakery. I'm a chocoholic so of course the brownies are always a hit!! I usually stick to anything chocolate but today I went a different route and decided to try the lemon tarts! My friend raved about them so I wanted to see what the hype was about. Spectacular!!! First of all this was such a refreshing treat. A light tangy, sweet treat! The meringue down to the filling and the tart was perfect absolutely worth every bite! Service as usual is always amazing. If you're ever in Wahiawa give this place a go! A hidden gem with great pastries and great welcoming service! read more

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Like other bakeries, Kilani Bakery is known for a few special items. If you're in the area during business hours, I'd surely suggest stopping by to grab a few treats. Tread lightly tho! The baked goods here are not cheap. I guess I'm still not used to prices these days, but I was shocked to walk out the door with 2x 4 packs and 1 donut totaling $40. Note: Buying a 4 pack does not have a lower cost per unit. Pricing was not clear. It's like you have to decode the prices by name card color, but some have no pricing in sight as far as my eyes could see. Also, if you enter your phone number and register, they frequently send text offers such as "free donut" or "birthday gift" --- Nice touch for sugar addicts!! :) read more

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This place makes the best brownies. I'm usually more of a thicker brownie girl but now all I want is Kilani's powdery, nutty brownies. I had the donuts and it's not really my vibe. read more

So underrated this place is so good and cheap! My babies got blueberry and pineapple pastries and I tried them .... I was blown away by the fresh warm not too sweet bite . Definitely a must try . You don't have to drive all the way to town or Haleiwa for some good eats when it's in the back yard ! The parking lot is big and you get everything fast. There was no line when we came in but it picked up and they got everyone in and out. The customer service was great and the ladies were so sweet . We will be back soon ! read more

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Free parking outside bakery. Nice ladies behind the counter. Answered all the questions I asked. This is my first visit at the bakery. I've previously tried their famous brownies at a potluck party. Since this was my first visit, I looked at everything and I purchased a lot of goodies. The lemon meringue pie looked absolutely delicious ! But, I instead settled for the lemon meringue tart which was individual size. It was delicious and the meringue was yummy. I picked up the brownies ( which I was informed that it's ok to freeze), bread pudding, a chocolate center glazed donut, Russian tea cookies and a cinnamon roll! The signs guide you along with what they have to offer. The bakery is well lit. This is the type of homemade bakery that I miss in Honolulu (town side)! read more

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I only order the brownies. The brownies are the BEST!! And the customer service is always great!

Gotta have the iconic brownies!! Bring em for potluck or as gifts when you travel, or just get one pack for your 'ohana! Lots of yummy pastries and cake services too :) read more

Absolutely love their brownies here! Also got what's called their "Sunday special" dessert which is a pastry topped with chantilly which was super yummy! read more

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If you're coming from or heading to the North Shore and you're looking for pastries, stop by Kilani Bakery in Wahiawa. It's a small hole in the wall bakery but they make killer brownies!! Perfect for any time dessert. Lots of parking and nice ladies to help you! Give them a try. read more

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Made a Sunday pilgrimage to Wahiawa for the Mac Nut Chantilly Squares which are only available once a week and only until they sell out, which I've heard happens by around 1 pm. Everyone was here for these and at 12 noon there were only a few more of the nearly prepacked containers of 9 treats. There were also just three bags of brownie sticks left. Go early and go often! read more

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I worked in the Wahiawa area for 16 years. Landmark businesses like Dot's restaurant, the SunnySide drive-in and Kilani bakery were the go to places that ensured good food, friendly staff and a warm welcoming environment. Kilani Bakery's legendary "Okole" bread was a frequent favorite for us at the workplace. Still fresh and warm from the oven we would sit down together, spread some unsalted butter on the bread, and with a cup of hot coffee share our smiles and plans for the day. Pastry, pies, cookies and fresh bread, they have it all. Kilani will always be a part of our fond memories from those "Days Gone By"..... read more

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A go to for the brownies for one... and the apple pie, the pastries and pretty much anything. It's a nice neighborhood bakery that is made with love. The staff if always so friendly and if they have the brownie bites left, grab some but it will make your A1C go up bc it's addicting ... read more

Got my daughter some donuts for her birthday. They taste like old oil. We unfortunately couldn't even finish eating them. read more

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