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    Lele's Bakery

    4.9 (52 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Mango Pineapple Bun and Ube Cinnamon Roll
    Jacqueline T.

    My husband and I shared: - Egg Bun - Ube Cinnamon Roll - Mango Pineapple Bun The egg bun and mango pineapple bun were both good, but the bread was a little bland. The star of the show was the Ube Cinnamon Roll. It's one of the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had. I hate dry cinnamon rolls and this one was nice and gooey. It had a ton of cinnamon and a ton of ube frosting. I wish we had gotten there earlier to try the donuts and malasads, but they were sold out. I'd definitely come back to try more.

    Steph Y.

    We tried quite a few items and everything was delicious. My absolute favorites were the buns (we tried the egg bun and blueberry & lilikoi bun). So delicious when they're warm and fresh! Come check them out!

    Cinnamon Rolls
    Ashley V.

    Wow another 5 star spot in Kona! I am blown away by the ube cinnamon roll and I've crinkle cookie. The vibe of this bakery is cozy and plenty of space to sit and enjoy your treat! So happy we were able to grab some items since they had a busy morning, came in about 11:30am and over half of everything was sold out!

    Todd M.

    Another hidden gem. Above the airport in the industrial area. Everything looks delicious. I got an Asiago bagel with cream cheese. It was fantastic. Gonna try the donuts next time.

    Some of their treats!
    F S.

    Amazing baked goods and sandwiches. A hidden gem that people are finding ! Today's line was actually out the door.

    Just opened 7/15/2025
    Melody D.

    Kona finally has a great bakery! I just left the opening of this wonderful little bakery. They have been around for two years selling at the local farmer's markets, but just now opened their own shop. Which is great for us that don't want to wait until Saturday to get our fix. They make the absolute best Ube cookies anywhere on the island. I also love their scones, apple fritters, and quiche. My friends from New York claim the bagels here are just as good as their home town. I am so thrilled that they are nearby and open nearly every day. Oh and the owners told me that they will be a full cafe in a couple of Months with sandwiches and other more substantial foods. I am looking forward to seeing how it evolves. And for now I am very happy with the baked goods.

    Ube roll next to malnsada. Macnut and regualr cinamnon roll. Focaccia, Italian sandwich and breakfast bagel
    GT O.

    Amazing! Highly recommend the Mac Nut cinnamon roll and the Ube cinnamon roll. Also highly recommend the precaution Italian sandwich. Going to stop by on the way to the airport to take it with us on our flight.

    Various selections

    If you come to the Big Island you have to make a stop at this bakery. They have so many options from pastries, donuts, cookies, bagels and breakfast goodies. I got the egg bun with egg cheese and tomato's and it was so tasty. My boyfriend got the breakfast burrito (which they only make on weekends. We stopped there twice :)). The salsa that comes with the burrito was so good as well if you want some on the side it costs $2 extra. So worth it! The workers were all very warm and friendly. I dont usually put reviews but found this one to be worthwh

    Tcchi M.

    When people say this is the best I've ever had blah blah, I used to think It's so lame that I don't & won't use this phrase ever, but me so sorry. They serve the best Cinnamon roll in my entire life. Timing matters of course, so I tell you that was when someone brought it back home around midday. I ate just the way it was, no re-baking or microwaving. My relative liked Blueberry scone, and her BF who brought this gift back liked Banana bread. All were good, but for me CR is #1! Dear Lele's Bakery, would you open up another branch in bay area.

    Everything bagel SEP2025
    Franklin M.

    We wanted to buy a donut and found out they had bagels which we love. The interior is bland at the moment since they are setting up in their first brick and mortar. We requested the everything bagel to be toasted and add regular cream cheese. It took awhile to get the bagel and it came with a small container of cream with a plastic knife so we can add it. I wish they would just ask if you want lite, medium, or heavy cream cheese added so we wouldn't have to fuss with it. The bagel was good and chewy with a salty flavor to it.

    Muffins and scones!
    Amy D.

    Holy cow. So worth the drive! We ended up leaving with twice the amount of what we should have. The scones, delightful The macadamia cinnamon rolls - sooooo good. My husband's favorite was the Mala Sada and he loved the egg bun! Can't even say enough!!!

    Did a little day trip to Kona from Hilo and randomly came across this place--and wow, what a find. From the moment we walked in, everything was amazing. The shop itself is beautiful, the vibes were great, and the staff made the whole experience even better. The guy who helped us was seriously the sweetest and so helpful; we had to ask him for recommendations on the ube and the bagels, and he did not steer us wrong. Every single thing we got was incredible--so good that we ended up eating everything before we even made it home. Not a single disappointment. You can really tell how much care goes into what they make. Amazing food, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and such a welcoming atmosphere. This place is 100% worth the stop, and we already can't wait to come back!

    Sweets
    King Z.

    Glazed doughnut was straight action and was very unique had a little snap to the bite which I really enjoyed with a delicious vanilla glaze. Banana bread also tasted different from what I am accustomed to since it was a little more dense than normal which I loved. The ube crinkle cookie is hands down best in the biz. Cinnamon roll is GOATED. Not overly sweet and very pillowy soft. An amazing bakery

    Cinnamon roll, cinnamon donut, ube crinkle cookie

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    Impressive! Amazing! Delicious! A truly incredible bakery! You can't go wrong with anything they offer.

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    Everything was delicious and we will be back! Focaccia sandwich, pastries and bagels. so good

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    They seriously have some delicious goodies and a surprising amount of vegan options!! Must try!

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    The service was very friendly and the food was excellent. The variety was good for the whole family to get their new favorites.

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    No complaints. No notes. Absolute perfection and utterly delicious!!!! Highly recommended the egg bun!!

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    8 months ago

    Super cute new bakery! Their honey roll was TO DIE FOR highly recommend and wish them all the success!

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    Best new bakery in Kona town. Need more seating as far as for tables and chairs. Service is very friendly. The place is so clean

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