Stopped for some malasadas, which are a Portuguese donut that are a Hawaiian staple. Leonard is THE…read moreplace to get them, whether at a shop or good truck. We decided to try the traditional, which is just shipped in granulated sugar, a custard filled and a chocolate filled. These are not like regular donuts, l although say first glance the look like regular donuts. Malasadas are very eggy--almost like a wet custard pastry, if that makes any sense. I don't like weird textures, and while I did like them, the texture was a little on the custom of "iffy" for me. Hubby really liked them, and they tasted so delicious. Note of caution: they didn't seem to be the same the next day. The eggs texture made it seem kind of "wet" the next day, so the one we saved ended up in the trash. I'm giving it a five because they tasted delicious, and the texture issue is MY weird thing. Everyone else seems to love them, so I'm going with that!

A nice sweet snack and creamy filling, soft inside if your eating the og…read more Quick service Clean parking lot

Penny's is one of my first stops every time I visit Waikiki. We tried their ube, classic, nutella,…read morekona coffee, yuzu, and strawberry jam flavors this time. All are delicious but ube remains our favorite. Penny's can get busy during the day (deservedly!) so you may need to wait ~10 minutes for your malasadas. Very worth it, though, and I appreciate that Penny's makes their malasadas fresh to order. They come out piping hot, fresh, pillowy soft, and delicious. Can't wait to come back next time!

Penny's Waikiki Malasadas is located on the 2nd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center's food court,…read moreand it is absolutely necessary that you check it out at least once while visiting Honolulu. Prior to vacationing in Honolulu with my brother, I'd never heard of a Malasada, but in simplest terms, it is essentially Hawaii's version of a donut. I opted for the 3-piece custard filled malasadas; Nutella, specialty, and vanilla, and each of them were very god. The key difference between the malasadas that I had and the donuts that I'm used to getting in LA is that none of the malasadas were too sweet or barely sweet at all - each of them were perfectly prepared. I also appreciated how they didn't make a huge mess whenever I bit into it, the filling would explode, but it wouldn't burst all over the place either. My only reasoning for a 4/5 star review is the customer service. While it wasn't terrible, and I do understand that it is located inside of a food court, I still think it is important not to rush any customers while they're placing an order. The young lady at the counter wasn't terribly rude, but considering that I was the only person ordering at the time I was there, I didn't think it was necessary for her to try to take my order while doing two other things. That kind of thing can make a customer feel like they're being rushed to order so that the employee can hurry up and get to work on something else. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking out Penny's as they're malasadas are light and doughy, freshly prepared on the spot, and aren't overly sweet or messy.

I don't know why I do this to myself. I absolutely love malasadas and I am easily addicted to them…read more Yes, I'll admit Leonards is the best. I'll also admit I drool a little every time I think of it. They were fresh, doughy, dense and had the perfect texture. We also got them hot and devoured them in seconds. Service was fast and friendly. You can't miss the location. We saw it every time we jumped on the freeway. It's in the parking lot with Lowes and Petco. I didn't see any tables to eat at but I might have missed them.

Leonards is an institution on the Island and the truck in Waikele Shopping center is great…read more Friendly efficient service as they pump out the fresh and HOT malasadas you crave. I recommend if you have never tried to get a traditional one and ALSO try one with a filling. My favorite is the coconut. The filling is not super sweet as the bread/sugar has that part covered. They don't get any fresher than this. Just don't burn your fingers :)

This is located in the Royal Hawaiian Center on the upper level and it's sooo good here! The owner…read morehimself is so sweet and super down to earth. You can tell he's so proud of everything he sells (rightly so!). The Dole Whip Float is my ultimate davorite here. The passion-guava orange juice in it is so refreshing out in the heat. On a random side note, when we told the owner we struggled with snorkeling, he gave us great tips on what to do and where to go. So don't be afraid to ask the owner for local recommendations.

I've romanticized Hawaii for years. Not because of the perpetual sunshine or the beaches or the…read moreunbelievably fresh seafood. But because of the humble but magical Dole Whip. I had dreamed about visiting the Dole Plantation on Oahu and getting "Hawaii's complete pineapple experience" (according to their Google SEO result), whatever that might be. But little did I know that I'd be getting another sort of bona fide pineapple experience in Hawaii instead... in the Royal Hawaiian Center, a beautiful outdoor mall in Waikiki. I almost walked past Kokoro Cafe on the second floor. If you've ever gotten dessert in a mall food court, you know the drill. Atmosphere is what it is, but the service was super fast and there was no line by the time we were heading out after dinner. They offer a few different Dole Whip options: you can get it in a cup, a shaka-shaped waffle cone, or float form with POG (pineapple, orange, and guava) juice. Since I had been waiting for so long, I wanted to taste the Dole Whip in its purest form, so I got it in a cup. The pineapple soft serve was creamy and soft, flavorful without being saccharine.

i LOVED coffee cove! after Kualoa Ranch, i was so parched and famished. the vanilla macadamia nut…read morecold brew with coconut cold foam was DELISH! the coffee itself was infused with so much flavor and didn't need any sugar. im a huge coffee person so i really wish i could've tried more drinks. i bought a bag of vanilla macadamia ground coffee beans and have already made a batch of cold brew at home! it's sooo good and tastes just like what i ordered. im a big fan of their beans, theyre bold and most importantly not acidic. if only i bought 10 more bags! the acai was also fresh and delicious but the consistency was icier than what i'd prefer. i devoured the yummy banana bread in like 2 minutes. it was perfectly moist. i even forgot to share with my boyfriend oops! i can't wait to visit again!

We stopped by Coffee Cove Hawaii for their açaí bowls and decided to grab a couple of coffees as…read morewell. The açaí bowls were fresh, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of our visit. You could tell the ingredients were fresh, and I'd happily order one again. The coffee was okay, but the espresso tasted like it may not have been pulled correctly, which made it a little disappointing. The atmosphere is inviting, and the seating area is relaxing--a nice place to sit and unwind for a while. The service was okay too. It wasn't the warm, bubbly coffee shop experience you sometimes get, but it wasn't unfriendly either. The biggest downside was the price. Everything was noticeably expensive, and while the açaí bowl was good, I don't think the overall experience justified what we paid. Between the high prices and the average coffee, it's hard to say it was worth the cost. Overall, it's a pleasant spot with a relaxing atmosphere and fresh food, but the value for the money keeps it at 3 out of 5 stars for me.

Delicious! 10/10! Dave's ice cream is definitely an ice…read morecream hot spot in Honolulu. They have so many flavors. Hawaii Hawaiian inspired as well. There was also a line outside so that definitely says it's a popular spot. Staff members are really friendly. They welcome you inside. They definitely will tell you what the popular scoop of the day is. They give some great recommendations. I came in on a Monday, and they have a special discount for service members, which is great! Mondays are for military service members with a military ID you will get 50% off your scoops of ice cream. I tried the toasted macadamia nut and it was so delicious. I definitely wanna come back and try the chocolate macadamia or the Kona coffee. All these flavors are different and out of this world I wish we had this at home. The specific location is located in the Ilikai hotel, there's some foot traffic because of the small stores that they have in the hotel. But the ambience I got was definitely friendly.

Went to Dave's Ice Cream at Ilikai in Waikiki and thought this place was so cute. It's right next…read moreto the beach, which makes it the perfect stop for a snack or dessert after a beach day. There was only one person working, but he handled the steady flow of customers really well and kept things moving smoothly. They also sell other items like aloe, sunscreen, and tote bags, which is super convenient for being so close to the beach. They have a great variety of ice cream flavors and lots of toppings to choose from, and they let you try samples. I tried the ube, strawberry cheesecake, green tea, and cookies and cream, and ended up getting the strawberry cheesecake and chocolate chip cookie dough with banana and Oreo cookie crumble toppings. I was craving ice cream so badly that I forgot to take a photo before digging in. It was good, and overall this is a super cute spot for a quick and satisfying ice cream bite in Waikiki.

Absolutely love this place. It's always amazingly consistent. The food and drinks are perfect and…read morebeautifully presented. Service is friendly but be patient. Do not expect 1 minute coffee and food. Give yourself at least 10-15 minute wait. But it is worth it. Very casual and easy parking. It does get crowded.

Extremely slow service Waited over 30 minutes for our food…read more Other people received their food first. No response ,

Great prices and always yummy! Service was quick and friendly. They have cream filled options but I…read morealways love the classic little seating with some shade to enjoy for those who don't want to take it back to the car would be nice, but usually we are picking up to go anyway. :)

We were on the east side of the island so checked out the truck! IMO the main location (building)…read morecloser to downtown is much better. This time around our malasada's, while hot and fresh, were dark brown and overcooked. Missing the light airiness. Still enjoyed them!