Thank you, Yelp, for helping us plan our Kona trip! First stop for us, fresh off the plane, was Lele's bakery for their sweets, especially the Ube Cinnamon Roll and Ube Cookie. Both were incredibily delicious, satisfying that Ube sweet tooth. The food and hospitality are well worth the stop! While we were there, we chatted with the owner Kai. He was so friendly and willing to share tips and recommendations to enhance our island stay! We took him up on some recs, including breakfast spots in Waikoloa! Thank you, Kai! read more

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Lele did her thing with this! The three things we tried were fresh & tasted amazing. Atmosphere was relaxing, staff were very friendly, & plenty of parking. My 1st born is coming here to eat as soon as he/she grows teeth! This place is a must go! read more

Lele's Bakery - Potato & Ham Quiche Mac Nut Honeybun - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Everything I've had here has been amazing! My favorite is the Strawberry Scone. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a smile, and the staff is always friendly and patient, especially when I take forever deciding what I want. The space is both inviting and functional, making it a great place to visit. I always enjoy my experience here and look forward to coming back! read more

lele's is my new go-to for baked goods on the Big Island. I was suggested to try this place by one of the locals and I was so pleased with my experience! not only are the staff friendly, but the food is amazing !! the banana bread was the perfect level of no-too-sweet and the ham quiche (not pictured because I devoured too quickly) was unlike any quiche i tried before. seriously, it was dense, but fluffy, and so buttery good! would absolutely need to come here again, and I was shocked at why it isnt busier! read more

Lele's Bakery - banana bread - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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I almost want to gatekeep this place but it was so busy I'm sure people know about it already! Dropped by on a late Saturday morning, small line inside but by the time we moved up the line was out the door. Everything we tried was delicious! Staff were also so friendly and welcoming. There are a handful of tables and seats inside if you'd like to enjoy food there. Definitely recommend the cinnamon rolls, you won't regret it. read more

Lele's Bakery - Cinnamon rolls - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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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. read more

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Quik friendly smiling service. Busy establishments at 1030am. New business but the word is out about their pastries. Ordered: Italian focaccia bun- hmm Yumm! Blueberry Lilikoi cream bun Strawberry cream bun All items ordered savory n filling. Stop by and try anything. Place had a quiet relaxing feel. read more

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Had a great variety of spreads here! Great for a quick snack or even lunch after the beach! Decent seating for a group of friends. Came here trying a bunch of goodies and loved each one uniquely. Glad I got to stop by this spot with friends and I will definitely come back! The only downside was definitely pricing on drinks for a small size which made me just stick to drinking water. Other than that definitely try the baked potato dish, super good to try with bagel, any bread or just alone! Service was great as well workers were nice! This place is very aesthetic! read more

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We returned to the bakery 3x while we were on the Big Island. Everything we tasted was fresh and full of flavor.

The best Focaccia breads! The pastries are also high quality and delicious. Each one is crafted well. They have a nice seat in area too on some days that I can't wait to take them home. The staff is always friendly. read more

I had their Italian sandwich special today and I literally almost cried because it was so delicious. It had pesto, mozzarella, and other good stuff on their focaccia bread. Do not sleep on this, I hope they have it all the time. Their potato salad, top notch! Please have this all the time . read more

Lele's Bakery - Italian sandwich and potato salad - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

The baked goods are SO good. The service is super friendly and fast. The latte is really good and their syrups are all made in house. Their prices I believe are on the higher end for baked goods, but they were delicious. read more

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This place is amazing! Literally the best cinnamon roll (Mac nut roll) we've ever had. The entire thing was moist and delicious. We went 4x while we were on the island and tried a lot of different stuff (all of it very good). The staff were awesome too. Don't miss this one. read more

Lele's Bakery - Mac nut roll. One of the best things I've ever eaten. - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Where do I start?! Lele's bakery has been one of the best bakeries I have visited so far. The selection is small kine limited but the quality and flavor make up for that. Personally, I love the vibes and color scheme of the bakery. Super cute seating areas and such. My friends and I went a little after opening and everything was fresh! I recommend going early, I not sure if they restock throughout the day. I got the breakfast sandwich with fluffy egg, spinach, tomato, & cheese on a warm brioche bun. The egg was super moist and fluffy! I also got the mac nut honey cinnamon bun and oh my freaking gosh. It was sooooooo ono. Employees were super nice and it was easy to order. I believe it is a small business so always super nice to be supporting local. I highly recommend stopping by Lele's if you ever stay Kona side. read more

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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! read more

Lele's Bakery - Cinnamon Rolls - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

So I have passed by this bakery several times on my way to Costco and decided to come in. Wow!! All fresh baked goods and veggie focaccia pizza. Also homemade sandwiches on focaccia bread, cinnamon rolls bake goods anything you can imagine it is delicious. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

Lele's Bakery - Some of their treats! - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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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! read more

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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. read more

Lele's Bakery - Everything bagel SEP2025 - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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

On the third island of our trip, we came upon Lele's. Our group of five was incredibly impressed by the quality of the food. I'm vegetarian and had the focaccia pizza and a jalapeño bagel. It was truly the best breakfast I've had since arriving here several days ago. Seating is limited, but tables turn over quickly. The fresh flowers on each table were an added bonus. read more

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. read more

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Customer service was awesome! Definitely a must when we come back to the big island. Wish I would have taken pictures but trust me the French toast sandwich is amazing! read more

Really great pastries, but I wish they displayed them a bit better. Items are laid out on a counter with fly fans, so they're open to people breathing on them or flies landing. I'm sure neither of those happen often, but enclosing items would minimize the possibility. Staff and ambience were great, good amount of seating and parking lot parking. I loved the lilikoi blueberry danish and honey bun. I would go back if ever in the area. read more

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. read more

Lele's Bakery - Ube roll next to malnsada. Macnut and regualr cinamnon roll. Focaccia, Italian sandwich and breakfast bagel - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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 read more

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Walked in to amazing scents. The egg bun was TO DIE FOR!!! Such nice customer service and really delicious food. read more

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I love a good bakery and feel the need to stop at one in every new place I visit. Well Lele's was my selection and it did not disappoint. So much so we had to visit again before we left. The egg bagel sandwich's are so delicious and the eggs are so fluffy. We tried mac nut buns, ube crinkle cookie, donuts, and malasadas and we absolutely loved every bite. Would highly recommend!! read more

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!!! read more

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The absolute best bakery on the Kona side of the island. Daily, fresh, yummy goodies that taste incredible. If you have specific items you love, make sure to preorder for pickup as most everything sells out quickly. Lele's has the island Aloha spirit with the real home town bakery feel, and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. Go in and try something yummy, you'll definitely be back for more... read more

To die for!! The ambiance is so cute and pleasant and the pastries are not only beautiful but also so yummy. We got the honey macadamia nut cinnamon roll and the quiche. Both were phenomenal. We got the sandwiches to go for lunch because they looked so good. Definitely worth a stop!! read more

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! read more

Lele's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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 read more

Lele's Bakery - Sweets - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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While visiting my aunt I stumbled into here for breakfast and ube cookies. Everything was amazing! Highly recommend the Ube Cookies! The egg, pesto, potato bread and everything bagel with cream cheese were also delicious. read more

Lele's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Finally got a chance to stop by this new local bakery and I'm so glad I did! I got a cinnamon roll (that was still warm), a cinnamon donut and ube crinkle cookie. Loved everything and will be back again to try all their other delicious baked goods! read more

Lele's Bakery - Cinnamon roll, cinnamon donut, ube crinkle cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Ok so I came back! And wow the food was just as good as it was the first time! The pastry selection was on point, and the service was exceptionally friendly - even by Hawaiian standards because everyone here is already super friendly ;) I'm more of a sweet and spicy girl so my go to order here are the ube cookies, cinnamons rolls, and/or jalapeño cheese bagels. Don't judge, just go, and you're welcome! read more

Such a cute bakery I absolutely love the setup with all the tempting pastries on display. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, and you can really tell the quality is there. My absolute favorite is the caramel apple pastry it's a must-try! read more

Some of the best donuts and pastries I've had in a long time. Their cinnamon roll is absolutely perfect and the egg bun with tomatoes made a great breakfast before the beach. Friendly service, fresh food, and great coffee. read more