What can I say about this business, except they have the best custard and pumpkin pie on the planet! 12/24/15, approximately 11:30am: I have not been here when there was a line, so today was my first. It's Christmas eve, and I took a chance on 1) finding parking close by, and 2) getting a pie. I was able to find a stall right outside Nam Fong on Maunakea St., just about a block away. Christmas luck number one. The back of the bakery line ended just before the end of the bakery's awning. (Wow, that sounded wierd) I got in line and it started pouring. Christmas luck number two. As I stood outside the front window, I peered in, between the shelves of cookies, sponge cakes and shrimp chips, to see that there were only three customers inside being helped by three employees. I suppose, the people in line with me were regulars of the bakery, because they patiently waited either just inside or just outside the door. It must be the bakery policy to not allow crowds of customers standing inside waiting to be serviced, and people seem to be fine with it. I know I was. When I was finally called to be helped I asked for a pumpkin pie. I was told that if I didn't have an order, it would be another hour before the pies came out of the oven. It was raining, I was hot I was tired and if my pillow and blanket had not been screaming my name I probably would have wandered around Chinatown until my pie was done. Heaven knows my stomach wanted it but the rest of me refused to wait. I should have known better. Mt Christmas luck ran out. One other useful tidbit, the fresh custard pies aren't available until after 8:30am. Sometimes, not always, but sometimes, you can get lucky and purchase a cold one from yesterday. It's still the bomb!! read more

We usually order the peach pear pie here and you can't go wrong. At one time it used to cost around $6... and prices have gone up consistently since then. Now it's a tad over $10. Suggest eating the pie right away, it's best when fresh. It melts in your mouth and is not too sweet, the crust is crispy, not burnt, nice and brown. Too bad Sunny Side doesn't open a store in Honolulu. read more

Guys, get the custard pie here, it's great! Hands down the best custard pie I've had in Hawaii. Seriously. We got a piping hot custard pie at 8:30am on Mother's day. I also tried their custard pineapple bun (very good), cream bun (good), and egg tart (good). read more

The best custard pie ever. Definitely make a stop here while in oahu. Chinatown to be exact. read more

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Love this spot! If you're ever in Chinatown then it's a must to pay this place a visit! I love their custard pumpkin pie! You can get the whole pie for $14. They did mention that they always carry this item and it's not seasonal so I'm happy to hear this. It was worth the trip coming here for this! read more

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The best pies in town! Especially waiting in line on Thanksgiving eve! The pies are fresh and taste the same every year! I love the custard because it's so smooth! The peach pear is also my fave because the crust is so nice and flaky! read more

I'm a huge fan of egg-based desserts- flan, chawanmushi, panna cotta, creme brulee and especially custard! I would say that Lee's has one of the best custard pies on the island. It's hard to say that judging from a bakery located in Chinatown, but it's true! The texture of the custard is perfect- not too soft, nor too congealed. The crust is firm and serves as a great base for the custard. You can also check out the other baked goodies while you're there! read more

As usual the peach/pear pie was yummy but the $32 price shocked us. Guess the rise in product is everywhere.

Truthfully, I sort of hate to love this place during Thanksgiving. They really do have the best custard pies AND pumpkin custard pies. Best crust, best filling, just ugh. The thing about Thanksgiving time (or probably any holiday time) is you can call in your order but you will still have to wait in line. I waited an hour on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. So I tacked on two other people's orders to mine so we didn't all have to wait. Just as a warning: everyone does this! So if you're waiting in line for an hour, it's probably because the ten people in front of you ordered 20 pies each. The staff and their system is just straight up old-school. They have your order handwritten on little post-its with tape and things can get lost and confused. During the holidays, have someone drop you off, so you don't have to worry about parking. And tell them go shopping and don't wait around. I don't care for waiting in line so long for something I already pre-ordered, but trust me when I say you gotta have Lee's custard pie and/or pumpkin custard pie at least one. read more

It's all about the custard pie! Can't beat it! It's a classic! Normally on special occasions our extended family enjoy and devour the Lees custard pie! Especially during thanksgiving when they have the half pumpkin and half custard! The custard pie is the best in town....that I have tried so far. I love to buy it when it's hot and fresh! I normally call in the order- they has for the quantity and your phone number. Because parking is limited, I normally jump out of the car while my husband drives around. There is street parking and a municipal parking nearby. Once you walk in, you can just tell them your here to pick up, give your number and $13.00 later, you got your pie!!! The custard is soooo creamy and perfect! The quality is silky smooth with every bite. A true Chinatown classic!!! read more

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I am a pie lover and I try pies everywhere I go and this place has one of the best custard pie in Hawaii. The custard pie the warm and smooth filling and this is something that makes you feel cozy kind of pie. If you are visiting the island this is the you must try. They also have other yummy pastries! read more

Custard pie heaven! Best when warm. No one comes close to this perfection. Crust stays flakey longer then most.

From the outside, the store doesn't seem very nice-looking, and you'd probably even miss it while you're walking past the banks and restaurants on the way to some fresh produce in Chinatown. However, you might also notice a delicious bakery scent wafting from someplace unknown. This smell, my friends, is from the home of the custard pie, Lee's Bakery and Kitchen. I've only had the custard pie and the egg tarts from here, but that's all you need from this bakery! Freshly baked, the pie is the perfect melding of egg and sugar (and flour?) for the filling, while the crust is nice, flaky, and not terribly sweet. For the price they charge, $9.75, it is definitely a bargain, and definitely a must-have for any party. Same goes for the egg tarts, which are slightly larger than regular egg tarts you would find at dim sum places, and go for $0.95 each. The filling and crust are so perfect; in fact, they're the best egg tarts I've ever eaten in Hawaii. They also sell assorted bakery items such as pumpkin custard pie, sweet rolls, and Asian-style cookies. They even have those typical hot-dog-filled buns that I had as a little kid. I've never tried them, but they look good! The ladies that were there when I ordered the cake were very nice, and they were really quick with their service! They have price, taste, and service down, so I don't see why this place should get any less than 5 stars! Just be sure to bring cash, since they don't accept credit card. But then, it's Chinatown, so would you expect anything else? read more

Best pies in town. Go early, as they sell out fast.

I asked the best selling pie and the lady said 1. custard, 2 pumpkin custard, so I chose custard pie. Its like pudding. Not so sweet and easy to eat a whole pie! Loved it! read more

Their Custard pie is ridiculous! By far the best I'm have ever had and I am a critic. Unlike many others that are flan like, theirs is rich and creamy . I cannot rave enough! Try it! read more

Oh my god! The peach/pear pie is to die for, especially when its freshly off the oven. It's SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD! read more

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Custard, Pumpkin, Custard/Pumpkin pies... oh my! I love! $13 and freshly baked! Lines get crazy ridics for the holidays, but a normal weekend isn't too bad. Their Wedding Cakes (flakey, pie crust manju with mochi-like inside) are amazing for 55¢ each! read more

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What a fantastic first experience! This gem of a bakery found in the heart of Chinatown not only serves the most delicious Custard Pie I've ever tasted but they also have two of the most friendly and accommodating people working there! They were kind enough to hold a pie until the end of the day for my coworkers birthday when I knew I wouldn't make it there until right before they closed. Then, they were sweet enough to hand select a nice group of pastry's for me to take home to sample since I had never been there! Everything I tasted is well worth the trip!!! I can't wait to go back and try more of their tasty delights!! Thanks Lee's Bakery - see you again soon!!! read more

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Their pies are so good but it would be nice if the pies were ready near the time they open up. The pies are not ready till 8 sometimes 8:45. They are close to Dee Lite Bakery. So 'ono! read more

I haven't had Lee's custard pie in years and with that first revisited bite, it took me back to those warm, nostalgic times where family, stories, and Lee's custard pies go hand in hand. The pie's a sure thing: buttery crust, sweet and creamy, with a slight brûlée makes for a delicious bite. I also got a couple of their cinnamon twists that were delightfully light and fluffy; and if you like your char siu manapua more on the sweet side wrapped in an airy baked bun, you will surely enjoy their take on it. I know I did! read more

Their custard pie is the gold standard. Frozen apple pie that you bake at hole is also a winnah!

Custard pie creamy, not heavy, delicious! Crust is flaky and ono! Worth the price! Mine was piping hot! So fresh!!

The best custard pie I've ever had on the island hands down Try it. You won't be disappointed

Lee's Bakery has the freshest pies! I got the peach pear & pumpkin custard for a New Years party- both big hits! Even this pineapple bun is delicious! Like a pineapple short bread cookie-bun flavor. SO soft even until the next day! read more

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OMG CHAR SU BUN HEAVEN So yeah I heard there pretty popular because of there pies but let me tell you there Char Su buns are to die for I have grown up in Hawaii all my life and Lee's hands down has the best there other bake goods are just as worthy but there char su omg soft and tasty basically just melts in your mouth... I will definitely be returning here to try there famous custard pie and of course to get more awesome Char Su buns Some of the other goodies I tried was Chinese custard bun *** Cream cheese bun **** Custard cream bun **** Ham and cheese*** read more

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I'm sorry but $18 dollars for a pie? Seriously? I rather buy it at Costco or Sam's. Ridiculous the prices with the pandemic omg I rather skip the pies for the holidays. I mean is it made of gold or something? because I can't comprehend right now with the prices. I won't be standing here for pies ever and my friends and family won't either. I told my coworkers and they were like what is happening? Lol it is what it is and no next time for Lee's Bakery. read more

HELP!!! "I've fallen & I can't" give it up! Lee's custard pie - oh my! Creamy dreamy deliciousness. Like a southern Grandma's. Not too sweet or eggy just smooth...hold on (taking another bite as I type for accuracy) balanced and Addictive (beware ladies it's a diet be d***med I'm mad @ my boyfriend binge type of pie). It's Sooooo Goood either warm or cold. Walking around Chinatown craving egg tarts, I clicked on good 'ole reliable Yelp for advice. Lo & behold Lee's Bakery pops up. Not for tarts but for custard pie. "A whole dang pie?" I thought "Really Yelp?! Come'on now I've been working out, gettin' in shape + I even lost my Buddha belly. Now THIS?!" (Insert eyeroll) After scrolling thru countless 4/5* reviews, I trudged over to Lee's to "look" & see what all the fuss was about. First, I window shopped - stopped in, oogled the pies, drooled - then left. An hour later, I went back - then the pie gods reeled me in with their weapons of mass diet destruction - fresh-outta- da-oven-custard-pies-innocently-cooling-off-on-racks. Wow!!. This is where I caved in. I handed the counter lady a crisp Jackson, got my warm pie in its protective white box & my change then swiftly went home to devour this round mound of goodness. I was not disappointed as you can tell by the stars. The price and extra calories was definitely worth it. So go get this pie you'll really enjoy it Yelpers, thank you. Your reviews are always on point. read more

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The custard pie was sooo good! Different from a lot traditional American pies. Got lucky and there was no wait and got a fresh (still warm) pie. I think it was a bit pricey but definitely acceptable! read more

I know people rave about two of their pies, and Even stand in line for three hours the day before Thanksgiving to get these suckers. The custard and the peach/pear pies are the faves. Verdict: the custard pie is good, really good, but not amazing. The peach/pear although it's a great idea combining the two fruit it's made with canned fruit so it's not as good as it could/should be. Feels like a bit of a rip off for the price. read more

Boss bought our office custard and pumpkin pies, both so delicious! Like homemade but better because it's made for you!

Pie...such a small word for such a stupendous mouthful of spicy, creamy goodness. Call in advance and you can quickly be on your way with a box of the world's best pumpkin pie from flaky crust to custardy filling. See how quickly you can get home and slice into it while it's still warm. read more

Awesome pies! The peach/pear was a hit. Love the custard pie, totally my favorite! Long John's are great as well.

These pies r the best! It was so worth the 3 hour wait for thanksgiving! My family was very happy to get these pies this year!

This review is for their manapua and ham & egg pastry. Very disappointed in the portion of fillings. The manapua had only a third of pork. Rest just bread. Tossed it. If i wanted bread, I would've bought bread. The ham & egg pastry had a quarter egg and half portion of ham (one thin cold cut slice folded over). Tossed this half of bread away too. I didn't know there was a shortage on egg and cold cuts! If your expectation is manapua with a reasonable amount of filling, then you better trust me on this one! read more

I heard so many good things about this little place in Chinatown. Heard the pies are really good, so had to try. I had the custard pie and even got a butter horn, as I'm still trying to find the perfect butter horn like Makiki Bake Shop used to make. Custard pie was better than average, but the butter horn was dry. It looked good, but dry. Maybe next time I'll add some butter and nuke it. They sell all kinds of goodies, but you have to go early, as they sell out pretty quick, from what I heard. They even had some kind of Chinese rice ball with a duck egg inside. No thanks! read more

I made it a point to leave early for work so I could make this detour and pick up one of those infamous custard pies from Lee's Bakery & Kitchen (it was my co-worker's birthday). Talk about utter fail because when I got there (about 7:20ish) there were no custard pies to be found in the glass case. According to the cashier, there would be no pies ready until after 8 AM. As I debated on ordering a pie and coming back later to pick it up, I snagged some pineapple buns. They were a bit expensive in my opinion. Passing, but not something which left me craving more. All in all, I was a bit bummed that I woke up extra early to come here. My advice? Call them before you make the trek out. read more

All I can say is, if you're going to hold a "Best Custard Pie in Hawaii" shootout, the Custard Pie from Lee's Bakery should be in contention for the win! Seriously, OMG! read more

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Okay, all you pastry lovers.. I have to give a shout out this this bakery. For years I would pass this place while riding the bus into town early every morning. As the bus stopped or zoomed by I would see the warm glowing lights radiating from within . I would always see customers going in, or coming out would with their morning purchase, all while never giving much thought to what makes this place special. Well, one morning I decided to take a look and see. Oh boy, was I pleasantly surprised. Within this small, but inviting establishment I discovered a hidden treasure. One would never guess from it's location and appearance that they made the bomb pastries. As I walked in, a gentleman was bringing out more warm morning treats from the kitchen. I slowly scanned their wide variety of bake goods, but my eyes were attracted to something different. Something I've never seen before. Their Hong Kong Buns. It looked moist, soft and very inviting. So I gave it a try. OMG! I have never had a pastry so delicious. It was soft, warm, slightly sweetened, with a indescribable filling. I was hooked. I've since been back several times to try other morning treats. Their staff is very courteous and pleasant. They're located on the makai(ocean) side of King Street, between Kekaulike and Maunakea Street, next to Golden Palace Seafood. Don't worry those of you who catch TheBus, there's bus stop just a few steps away. So..all of you that ride the 19, 20, 40, 42, 43, 81, 83, 84, 84A, 90, 91, 92, 96, or the 97 bus give it a try. I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised. read more

The pies are great - and let's fact it, standing in line at Lee's is just one of those things you should do in your lifetime. They're open 24 hrs the day before Thanksgiving - otherwise, call. The custard and pumpkin are the classics, especially the custard. Four stars because it's honestly not my favorite, but I'm a sucker for tradition. read more