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Honestly, if you're looking for the pictures of the food, I haven't posted I wanted because they look pretty similar to donuts, but they are nothing like it. This is next level of donuts they've been around for more than 60 to 70 years and they were maintaining the quality of the food, hot donut chewy crunchy, and filling of these donuts are the magic people inside will explain you the history of displays go ask them a question they are so nice. The ambience of this place is not changed because it's always been the same amazing service. I can't ask for more.
Leonard's Bakery is (and always will be) an absolute Oahu classic. It's one of those rare, iconic spots that survived the ever fluctuating economy and the COVID-19 pandemic. I always add this spot as a recommendation to any friends visiting Oahu even though it may seem overrated. Whenever I'm back on the island, I always stop by to grab their guava or rotating flavor-of-the-month malasadas!
Leonard's, I'm completely sugar-coated in love with you. We hadn't originally planned to stop by here this afternoon but it was definitely on the agenda. You can't go to Hawaii and not get a freshly made malasada. Nadine took us to the O.G. spot and wow, the line was steep. Arizona eateries do their own version of malasadas with some places adding the filling to order. Perhaps it's because we were on Oahu but these malasadas were especially good. At $2.20 each, just get one. You don't even need filling because they are perfect already.
Must visit bakery and don't mind the line it moves fast and guarantee a fresh hot malasadas. We got the coconut, guava and macadamia malasadas and highly recommend the first two but the macadamia tasted more like a vanilla not strong on the nut side. Their coffee is delicious too! Loved their service super friendly. And a not there are no seating area
This place is for sure overhyped. The malasadas themselves are VERY good. Hot, fresh, crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and the sugar coating is perfect. But the filled ones? Big letdown. The filling tasted like prepackaged pastry filling to me rather than something fresh and homemade. I tried the filled malasadas expecting them to be the best part, but I would much rather have the plain malasada. We were not impressed with the butter mochi, either. I wouldn't bother waiting in a long line but if there's no wait - grab an original.
Great customer service, friendly, and professional. You can't go wrong with any of the flavors. Def try the ones with filling. Fast service for how busy they are. Very small parking lot. No seating area
We came here because of all the hype and honestly, I think it comes down to me just not being a fan of Malasadas. The service here is great. They are very efficient and the Malasadas come out fresh and warm. So why didn't I like them? Well, my daughter ended up getting one each of the filled ones, but I just didn't care for the fillings. Maybe I just needed a plain one. I definitely think this place is worth a visit, but just not for me.
The malasadas are so good that I visited three times during my vacation. The first two times, I came very early (6:30 or 7am) and had no issues with parking. Plus I was done within 10/15 minutes. The third time, I visited about 2:30pm and the line was out the door, a person was directing traffic in the small parking lot. It was crazy but the service was fairly quick (25 minutes), considering the crowd. The place is small and just for placing orders! There's no place to dine-in. Orders are placed inside and picked out outside from the pickup window.
People go here for one thing and it's the obvious one, malasadas. But I would like to highlight another item that is quite tasty as well, which is the butter mochi. Since you are getting sweets, black coffee balances out the bites well but each person has a preference with their coffee. While crowd seems intimidating, they are just waiting for their order. You order inside and wait outside for pickup. You can also call in and pick up as well. Saves time tbh. As for the malasadas, it is a fluffy donut texture with sugar coating the outside. You can get sugar, cinnamon sugar or li hing. Filling options are custard (best), chocolate, haupia (coconut), macadamia, guava, and lilikoi. Tasted amazing! Only reason they didn't get a 5 star is due to their unfriendliness and interaction. Sad but it is what it is.
This place is definitely a tourist favorite, so expect a line pretty much any time you visit. Thankfully, the process is well organized. You wait in line, place your order at the register, step outside, and wait for your name to be called. Even with the constant crowds, I was impressed by how efficiently they operated. They have multiple registers open to take orders, so the line moves much faster than it looks. The pickup process was just as smooth, and I didn't feel like I was waiting very long. As for the food, everything we tried was delicious. It's one of those places where you really can't go wrong with the menu. The shop itself is on the smaller side, so it can feel a bit cramped while you're ordering. Fortunately, most people grab their food and go, which keeps things moving. Overall, despite the popularity and long lines, the efficient service and consistently good food make it well worth the wait. Pro tip: make sure to eat it as soon as you get it because that's when the Malasadas are the best!
I'm really simple when it comes to treats I like. This wasn't the place for me. You order inside and wait outside for the staff to call your number. The staff taking the orders were friendly and helpful but the one calling the orders was just rushing. I ordered one original malasada and wasn't impressed. My friend ordered one macadamia nut malasada and a guava muffin. Her muffin wasn't in the bag and when we showed the receipt, the receipt was taken and we waited over 10 mins for no one to resolve the issue. We went back in to talk to the staff we ordered from and she was surprised we never received our muffin and helped us. If you like cinnamon sugar type of sweets, this is right up your alley.
I was like, "How good can these doughnut-looking things really be?" But they totally lived up to the hype. The texture so good. They came out warm, fluffy, and light. Today's special flavor was raspberry, but we got the macadamia, haupia, and guava. They were all so good! They often have long lines, but we got lucky today, and the wait wasn't too bad. We loved the souvenir shirts too and loved the price. Service: A+++
So glad we were able to grab these warm, delicious malasadas one of the mornings in Honolulu. They were SO good and FRESH! It was extremely crowded, but rightfully so. We struggled to find parking, so we did what multiple people were doing: stopping the car to the side and having a few people go grab the doughnuts. We tried to try all the flavors, and my favorites were definitely the macadamia and custard. Surprisingly, the dobash (chocolate) wasn't a favorite. If I'm ever in town again, I'm 1000% getting these. I also loved the story behind Leonard's Bakery. Beautiful.
6 days ago
I truly get the hype about these now. These donut inspired pastries are some of the best in town. They're served fresh and hot, and the pastry is incredibly soft, fluffy, and airy. Every bite was so good. Parking is a little complicated right now since they're renovating their lot, so only street parking is available. I waited about 10 to 15 minutes for my doughnuts, but they were definitely worth the wait. read more
1 day ago
Honestly, if you're looking for the pictures of the food, I haven't posted I wanted because they look pretty similar to donuts, but they are nothing like it. This is next level of donuts they've been around for more than 60 to 70 years and they were maintaining the quality of the food, hot donut chewy crunchy, and filling of these donuts are the magic people inside will explain you the history of displays go ask them a question they are so nice. The ambience of this place is not changed because it's always been the same amazing service. I can't ask for more. read more
3 days ago
Leonard's Bakery is (and always will be) an absolute Oahu classic. It's one of those rare, iconic spots that survived the ever fluctuating economy and the COVID-19 pandemic. I always add this spot as a recommendation to any friends visiting Oahu even though it may seem overrated. Whenever I'm back on the island, I always stop by to grab their guava or rotating flavor-of-the-month malasadas! read more
1 month ago
Leonard's, I'm completely sugar-coated in love with you. We hadn't originally planned to stop by here this afternoon but it was definitely on the agenda. You can't go to Hawaii and not get a freshly made malasada. Nadine took us to the O.G. spot and wow, the line was steep. Arizona eateries do their own version of malasadas with some places adding the filling to order. Perhaps it's because we were on Oahu but these malasadas were especially good. At $2.20 each, just get one. You don't even need filling because they are perfect already. read more
Must visit bakery and don't mind the line it moves fast and guarantee a fresh hot malasadas. We got the coconut, guava and macadamia malasadas and highly recommend the first two but the macadamia tasted more like a vanilla not strong on the nut side. Their coffee is delicious too! Loved their service super friendly. And a not there are no seating area read more
This place is for sure overhyped. The malasadas themselves are VERY good. Hot, fresh, crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and the sugar coating is perfect. But the filled ones? Big letdown. The filling tasted like prepackaged pastry filling to me rather than something fresh and homemade. I tried the filled malasadas expecting them to be the best part, but I would much rather have the plain malasada. We were not impressed with the butter mochi, either. I wouldn't bother waiting in a long line but if there's no wait - grab an original. read more
1 month ago
We came here because of all the hype and honestly, I think it comes down to me just not being a fan of Malasadas. The service here is great. They are very efficient and the Malasadas come out fresh and warm. So why didn't I like them? Well, my daughter ended up getting one each of the filled ones, but I just didn't care for the fillings. Maybe I just needed a plain one. I definitely think this place is worth a visit, but just not for me. read more
2 months ago
The malasadas are so good that I visited three times during my vacation. The first two times, I came very early (6:30 or 7am) and had no issues with parking. Plus I was done within 10/15 minutes. The third time, I visited about 2:30pm and the line was out the door, a person was directing traffic in the small parking lot. It was crazy but the service was fairly quick (25 minutes), considering the crowd. The place is small and just for placing orders! There's no place to dine-in. Orders are placed inside and picked out outside from the pickup window. read more
People go here for one thing and it's the obvious one, malasadas. But I would like to highlight another item that is quite tasty as well, which is the butter mochi. Since you are getting sweets, black coffee balances out the bites well but each person has a preference with their coffee. While crowd seems intimidating, they are just waiting for their order. You order inside and wait outside for pickup. You can also call in and pick up as well. Saves time tbh. As for the malasadas, it is a fluffy donut texture with sugar coating the outside. You can get sugar, cinnamon sugar or li hing. Filling options are custard (best), chocolate, haupia (coconut), macadamia, guava, and lilikoi. Tasted amazing! Only reason they didn't get a 5 star is due to their unfriendliness and interaction. Sad but it is what it is. read more
This place is definitely a tourist favorite, so expect a line pretty much any time you visit. Thankfully, the process is well organized. You wait in line, place your order at the register, step outside, and wait for your name to be called. Even with the constant crowds, I was impressed by how efficiently they operated. They have multiple registers open to take orders, so the line moves much faster than it looks. The pickup process was just as smooth, and I didn't feel like I was waiting very long. As for the food, everything we tried was delicious. It's one of those places where you really can't go wrong with the menu. The shop itself is on the smaller side, so it can feel a bit cramped while you're ordering. Fortunately, most people grab their food and go, which keeps things moving. Overall, despite the popularity and long lines, the efficient service and consistently good food make it well worth the wait. Pro tip: make sure to eat it as soon as you get it because that's when the Malasadas are the best! read more
I'm really simple when it comes to treats I like. This wasn't the place for me. You order inside and wait outside for the staff to call your number. The staff taking the orders were friendly and helpful but the one calling the orders was just rushing. I ordered one original malasada and wasn't impressed. My friend ordered one macadamia nut malasada and a guava muffin. Her muffin wasn't in the bag and when we showed the receipt, the receipt was taken and we waited over 10 mins for no one to resolve the issue. We went back in to talk to the staff we ordered from and she was surprised we never received our muffin and helped us. If you like cinnamon sugar type of sweets, this is right up your alley. read more
3 months ago
I was like, "How good can these doughnut-looking things really be?" But they totally lived up to the hype. The texture so good. They came out warm, fluffy, and light. Today's special flavor was raspberry, but we got the macadamia, haupia, and guava. They were all so good! They often have long lines, but we got lucky today, and the wait wasn't too bad. We loved the souvenir shirts too and loved the price. Service: A+++ read more
So glad we were able to grab these warm, delicious malasadas one of the mornings in Honolulu. They were SO good and FRESH! It was extremely crowded, but rightfully so. We struggled to find parking, so we did what multiple people were doing: stopping the car to the side and having a few people go grab the doughnuts. We tried to try all the flavors, and my favorites were definitely the macadamia and custard. Surprisingly, the dobash (chocolate) wasn't a favorite. If I'm ever in town again, I'm 1000% getting these. I also loved the story behind Leonard's Bakery. Beautiful. read more
2 days ago
These delicious malasadas were everything I was dreaming about! Wishing I could indulge in one right now! We got the regular cinnamon sugar and one custard filled! Wow it was worth the hype and although the parking was limited and busy they had an attendant to assist Which was a nice surprise. The customer service wasn't the best but I can understand not being happy when you're constantly busy. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you're lucky enough to be in the area. Ambiance inside was nothing special but I did enjoy the old fashioned neon sign in the parking lot. read more
24 days ago
Amazing and fluffy. They are so tasty. The filling taste soooo creamy and so good. They always taste fresh and the price ain't that bad. read more
Parking is tight, but I appreciate that there was someone outside navigating each car. No tables to sit. When you enter *KEEP THR DOOR CLOSED* lol there are signs to keep it closed, but people seem to miss that. To order, you go in one door and wait outside to pick up at the window. You cannot go wrong ordering anything from here! With that said, all the sweet treats are soft fluffy and warm. The flavors are perfectly made not too sweet .. even the cream filled ones! We also picked up stickers- great quality, thick and waterproof! ($6 pack of 5) We had to get shirts as well which were super soft! ($21) Adult sizes range from S-XXL. SERIOUSLY.. from the Malasadas to the shirts to the stickers! Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y !!! read more
3 months ago
Hot Malasada!!! Nothing beats the taste of a warm malasada. The lines are long, but they go pretty quickly. Your malasadas are made to order, so know that you're going to wait at least 5-10 minutes. I ordered the original, cinnamon sugar and the custard. Can you say a box of deliciousness? We stopped at Starbucks in Waikiki and enjoyed our coffee and malasadas beach side. This screams vacation perfection! The only down side is there is no seating to enjoy your food there. But hey, you're less than a mile from the beach, head on over there to enjoy breakfast with a view. read more
Very busy on a Sunday morning but line to order was short and we waited under 10 minutes for our order to be ready. We shared the original malasadas and the custard malasada puff. Both were pretty solid. Fresh and good fluffy texture. I like filling so I preferred the custard malasada puff more. read more
I had heard many things about Leonard's malasadas before going so the anticipation was high. I loved how they were cooked fresh and were hot as soon I was given them. I got the guava and haupia fillings. The malasadas were tasty but I think the filling was ok! Next time I'll need to try a different one. There's usually a line but it goes really fast. read more
3 months ago
My husband and I had to try Leonard's Bakery while we were on vacation in Hawaii, and it definitely did not disappoint! The malasadas were served hot and fresh, and the custard filling was absolutely delicious. You can really taste how fresh they are, and they were well worth the stop. The customer service was also very friendly, and the ordering process was quick and easy. Just keep in mind there isn't any seating inside you place your order, then wait outside for your number to be called. If we ever make it back to Oahu, Leonard's Bakery will definitely be one of our first stops. Highly recommend! read more
25 days ago
09.02.26 @ Once there, you walk inside choose, paid, get your receipt and go back outside wait for you number to be call. Much people waiting for theirs order. We ordered a dozen one of each flavor. It was okay, not too or overly sweet even though it's coated in sugar. It gets boring all 12 donuts is coated the same way. read more
Again, one of those viral places that didn't quite live up to the hype. We stood in line and ordered two filled and two plain. My daughter had the chocolate and I had the mac nut. We both agreed that the plain ones were actually better than the filled ones. Even then, they were just okay and didn't really stand out to me. Worth trying once, but not worth going back. read more
3 months ago
Leonard's is iconic, so I had to go and I ended up going twice. First time I ordered an original malassada and linguica in the Hawaiian bread. I grew up eating linguica (not sure why everywhere lists it as Portuguese sausage when the it's called linguica. We don't do the same thing to chorizo), so I was super happy with the quality of the hot sausage. Bread to sausage ratio is a bit much, but still delicious. The original malassada was superior to the flavor malassada I got on my second visit. Line is long, but moves fast. Parking is suuuuper limited. This is a must try! HOT TIP - eat your donut immediately while it is still warm! read more
I saw this place go viral on tik tok and many locals talk very great things about malasadas. I had to come check it out for myself to see what the hype was all about. The line is always long so be prepared to wait at least 30-45 mins. In addition parking is atrocious here so you will definitely spend some extra minutes looking for parking. I had the following flavors below: *Custard 4/5 - The malasadas themselves are fresh. Each bite it is crunchy, warm and boasting with flavor. The custard was good. *Dobash(chocolate) 3/5 - Average chocolate. I love chocolate but it may have been a little too sweet for me. *Haupia(Coconut) 3/5 - It was okay, i definitely preferred other flavors. *Macadamia Nut 5/5 - I wish i just ordered this flavor cause man was this so good ! It was sweet but also had the macadamia nut and vanilla flavor. *Guava 4/5 - Caught me off guard, I was not expecting it to taste good or that fresh. Respectable mention. These malasadas were fresh, crunchy, and gooey inside. I did like them as a breakfast treat or nice quick snack. I will say that most of the flavors and malasadas are pretty sweet. Another thing to mention is that do not reheat well, so its more of eat them at the moment or they do not taste as good later on. Overall I would come back here again next time I am on Oahu ! read more
You can't go to Hawaii and not have Leonard's I mean, I've had Masaladas at other spots but something about Leonard's just hits it It's crunchy and soft - good selection of flavours . Go get some ! Long line up at certain times but hey.... Still get it read more
4 months ago
Delicious! Warming! And fulfilling!!! Leonard's has these fresh doughy pastries that are made to order, I tried the original and cinnamon sugar with the chocolate filling. It's very yummy, and I think it's worth a stop if you're visiting read more
This was my first time trying a malasada, and Leonard's set the bar high. The bakery has a fun local vibe, and despite the crowd, service was efficient and friendly. We ordered a variety pack to sample different flavors. Every single one was fresh and delicious, but the macadamia cream and haupia stood out. If you're in Honolulu, don't leave without stopping here. It's one of those iconic Hawaii experiences that truly delivers. Check out my video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sMFCLv/ read more
Honestly, I don't see the hype lol. The filling was delicious but the actual dough part of the doughnuts had a weird after taste. Like it was contaminated with something else after sitting out, or maybe being frozen then thawed out, orrrr whatever someone had on their hand when making the dough. Not sure, but a really unpleasant after taste lingered with just the dough part. I probably will give it one more chance. After that, if it still isn't great I won't try it again. I recommend everyone try it for themselves maybe it was an off day. They're incredibly busy so I can see the possibility for mistakes. It's a casual spot with no seating available. You put your order in and get a number then wait outside. We waited outside for 6 mins - 10 mins. My favorite flavors was the guava and mango flavor! read more
Malasadas are popular in Hawaii due to their 19th-century introduction by Portuguese plantation laborers, 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. read more
Parking: There is a small lot but better off trying the residential streets nearby with easy free spots. Interior: GO INSIDE TO ORDER. OUTSIDE IS JUST LOOKS PACKED BECAUSE PPL WAIT FOR THEIR ORDER. Wait Time: Line inside took less 5min and about 10min for order to be ready. Items Order: Filled Malasadas $2.75 - COMES FRESH AND HOT! The dough is soft and airy on the inside and the shell is slightly crispy and chewy. SO GOOD! I get it cinnamon sugar coated with custard filling and for fruit fillings get the lihing coating. Ube Butter Mochi $3.85 - Ube flavor was medium strength. Mochi was soft and really good after reheating in airfryer. Slight crunchy top layer was really good. 10/10 Custard - very rich and creamy. not too sweet and it's packed! 10/10 Seasonal mango - Mango flavor was so good and did not taste artificial. Highly rec! read more
I can see why this spot is so beloved. They know what they are good at and keep the menu limited. Over my vacation, I tried 6 flavors they offered. I tried Dobash and the original at a mobile by Windward mall. The food took a while to get but totally worth the wait. The malasadas were nice and warm. I also visited the bakery and tried the guava, macadamia nut, cinnamon, the special of the month (blueberry) and I wanted to try the custard but they accidentally gave me one with no filling . Even though they mixed up the custard one, the other flavors were great. The service was faster at the main bakery. I learned that they also serve coffee so next time I'll head there and try the coffee too. Totally recommend going and trying all the flavors if you can. Heads up that there is no seating so prepare to pick up and go. Also, the parking lot is pretty small so I recommend parking in the Safeway parking lot across the street. It's a mini shopping center so should be okay to park at for a quick stop. read more
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Do they ship to the mainland?
No, but you can pack it up to go with you on the plane.
Anything gluten free?
I didn't see any at the time we visited, but their menu does advertise macaroons and butter mochi which may be gluten free.
I could not order for delivery through Door Dash or Uber Eats. Very disappointed. I called them at Leonard's and they said order through Door Dash but they do not have Leonard's listed. Do they deliver or not?😟
https://www.doordash.com/store/leonard's-bakery-honolulu-24742124/ I was able to Google Leonard's…
Can you take it home to the main land?
Yeah, but order it with no sugar. Instead ask for a a side of sugar. When you get there, reheat them in the microwave or air fryer, and sprinkle the sugar on top. Will taste (practically) like new.
Do they take phone orders for large amounts for pick up?
Yes. But give them a lot of advanced notice
Do they have anything that is dairy-free?
Nothing that I remember seeing there. So I guess not.
Is it safe to eat the original malasadas for people with peanut allergy?
I don't think I saw peanuts nor peanut oil on their menu
Sadly we missed out this trip... do you ever go to festivals in California?
Food festivals yes
Are they open on holidays? More specifically, will they be open tomorrow, 9/5 for Labor Day?
Yes, they are open on some holidays, including Labor Day.
Are they cash only?
You can use a card unless it's under a certain amount. I think around $5
Are there savory options or just sweet?
They have a few savory options that are sausages or ham and cheese wraps in sweet bread pastry. Take a look at their website for their menu. They are mainly in demand for…
To the locals...Did Leonard's change their recipe?? I've been eating Leonard's for over 40 years. I ate malasadas twice within a month. The dough seems more dense now (my friends agree). Miss the old recipe!!!😫
Locals say they did…. I’ll tell you they are very dense… but delicious.
Can Leonard's Bakery Gift Cards be used at mobile locations?
Yes. Here's a link that explains Leonard's Bakery Hawai'i Gift Cards: "https://www.giftly.com/gift-card/leonards-bakery-honolulu"
How can I get them delivered?
Hello, On their website is says no delivery. So sorry!…
Does anyone have nutritional information on one Malasada? How many calories? Fat ... saturated fat? sugar? And no snide comments from fat pre existing condition kine?
I mean if you ate a dozen in one sitting and you start sweating, get chills, and faint - you went into a diabetic shock so that will answer the sugar question. Now, if you squeeze one of the malasadas and you see oil, that answers your fat question,…
Do you have items that do not include; eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame or shellfish?
Of course ... get your donut Down to Earth
Do you deliver?
I know you can order online and just pick up. But don't think they deliver not sure.
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