We got 3 cinnamon, 2 regular and the other one that I forgot the name of (sweet and sour one). Definitely a bit touristy and the line was pretty long. The Malasadas, I thought were just okay. It was a fun stop and nice to have one thing to check off the vacation list. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Leonard's Bakery in Honolulu, Hawaii, is famous for its authentic Portuguese donuts called malasadas, which are deep-fried pastries (pure deliciousness), often served hot and rolled in sugar, plain, or filled with tropical custards like coconut (haupia) or passionfruit (lilikoi). Seriously, these delicious, hole-less, fluffy donuts are the BEST Hawaii has to offer! Nobody does it better than Leonard's! Options include plain sugar, cinnamon sugar, or filled with custard, guava, or haupia. My personal favorite- GUAVA! Get the guava please! You won't regret it! Also, don't let the lines deter you, they move fast! There isn't a whole lot of space inside. You will place your order at the window outside, then pick-up your delicious treats inside. This hidden gem will be one of the highlights of your Oahu trip! Guaranteed! read more

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Leonard's Bakery has been around since 1952, now that's a whole lot of tradition. Generations have gone through their doors and the bldg design and footprint have pretty much stayed the same after all these years. The number one seller is their malasadas and they are quite good. Nice and soft, I prefer the basic, traditional malasadas to those with filling. There is the type that is best eaten hot and fresh, they do not translate well the next day. Many island visitors come by to get these delicious treats so the parking can be full and the lines long. On a side note Leonards opened up a location in Tokyo in December of 2025. So you can now get your fix in Japan. read more

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No trip to Oahu is complete without a stop for Leonard's malasadas (Portuguese donuts). They are large, somewhat gumdrop shaped, with a nice fry crust and a fluffy interior. The malasadas are coated with a good amount of sugar. I could easily devour a couple of these for breakfast. My favorite is still the original, but we've tried almost every flavor including the filled. Personally, I liked the Guava one out of the filled donuts, but they are all good. Li Hing was a little weird, but it was still completely eaten. Ordering is a quick trip inside. We had a small queue for receiving our order outside, but only waited a few minutes. Our order of 4 came in a pink plastic bag. read more

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Small shop but very organized. You order inside and pick up orders outside. No seating. The donuts are served fresh and warm. Our favorite is the Li Hing. The guava filling one is a bit too sweet. Would recommend if you travel to Honolulu, totally worth to make you way and give it a stop read more

Look, donuts will kill you whether or not they are traditional or supporting local history. So as long as you're going to go, you might as well enjoy the mechanism; and Leonard's is definitely worthy. One of these things (which if you're not from Hawai'i is basically a filled donut) is 100% totally delightful. It's the filled donut equivalent to the traditional glazed Krispy Kreme. KK is the top of the game in terms of delivered hot glazed...Leonard's is the top of the game for filled. Period. If you feel otherwise, you've simply not been to Hawai'i. And that's ok. Just go there soon if want to experience the donut world tour. It's not possible to make a wrong choice here. read more

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If you're in Honolulu, this is a good stop for something sweet. We picked up a fresh batch of their famous hot malasadas and went with: * 2 Custard-filled * 1 Chocolate * 1 Cinnamon sugar The Taste * Outside: Lightly crispy, perfectly golden, coated in just the right amount of sugar * Inside: Soft, airy dough with a warm, creamy filling that melts as you bite in What really stood out: They nailed the balance -- sweet, but not overpowering, so you can actually enjoy more than one without feeling overwhelmed. Overall Experience * Freshness: (served hot -- game changer) * Texture: (crispy outside, fluffy inside) * Sweetness level: (perfectly balanced) Pro tip: Eat them immediately while hot -- that's when they're at their absolute best. read more

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No line at 7am on a Sunday! Custard one is ok. Not the typical custard flavor I was imagining (that typical bright yellow color). Have the guava one saved for later, so I'll come back to update my review once I try that one. I will say the cinnamon sugar on them is good and they come out nice and warm! EDIT: guava one was MUCH better. 8/10!! read more

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Yes, I feel like this famous bakery lives up to the hype! Their malasadas are fluffy, soft, and packed with filling in the middle. My favorite was the seasonal guava malasadas. It had a tangy sweetness and also looked so pretty! We also got the vanilla flavor, which was also not bad. Definitely worth it to check this bakery out! read more

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It has been awhile since I wrote an update review to my original review. We drop in every trip. This time around we ordered the excellent malasadas; they were light, airy, with a little bit of chewiness and good fillings like usual. We also ordered the hot dog wrapped in a bun because they did not have any of the Portuguese sausage wrapped in a bun. The hot dog wrapped in a bun was really good. The bun was soft, slight chewiness, slight sweetness and the hot dog was tasty. Although the Leonard's in Kaimuki is always busy and the parking lot is always full, it is still worth the effort to get the freshly fried malasadas and tasty hot dog or portuguese sausage wrapped in a bun. Leonard's is always on my list of places to visit whenever I am in Oahu. read more

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One of our first stops while on the island. I got overzealous and ordered a box of 6 (in my defense that's how they advertised it). We got a bunch of flavors to try. They're made fresh and it was busy so we did wait. As soon as we received our order we could feel the warmth from the box. They weren't labeled or anything and all look similar at first glance so we did have to play a guessing game when trying them--but no complaints they were all delicious. My favorite was the guava filled which was a random last minute choice so funny it was my top pick. They do have an inside area where you go and order but no noticeable chairs to eat that I remember. They also get messy so grab plenty of napkins. Overall this place is worth the visit, they were some of the freshest and tastiest deserts I've had. read more

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Leonard's is always a favorite to come back to when visiting Oahu. It is one of the first things I think about when coming back to the island. They always taste delicious, hot, and fresh. I personally am more of the sweet side and like the original coding with chocolate or guava. But another favorite of mine is to get the cinnamon sugar coating with the custard. It always hits the spot! They're usually is a big line but can usually get service within 20 to 30 minutes. If you're in more of a rush, finding something like their mobile trucks is usually a little more time available than the main location. However, the main location usually has more filling options. I always love seeing the building and feeling the true ambience of when it originally started. If you're visiting Oahu for the first time, then Leonard's is definitely a go to you must try. read more

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Worth the hype honestly. They serve it hot and fresh and it's so fluffy and satisfying, you have to eat it right away. I love that they offer options without filling. The cinnamon one was my favorite but I did enjoy the ones with filling as well. I liked that the custard wasn't too sweet read more

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I'm always a little hesitant to try places that have become overly touristy. This place is absolutely worth the hype! We tried (3) malasadas and (3) malasada puffs and loved all of them! My personal favorite was the guava puff and the original malasada. They were light, fluffy, crispy, and absolutely delicious. They're made fresh so you can expect them to come out hot. The line will look overwhelming. Rest assured, the team is a well oiled machine. We were through the line that went past the edge of the building in around 10 minutes. Be warned the parking situation is kind of a mess. They have around 5-10 spots on site and the rest is street parking. read more

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PHONE ORDERING! You get to skip the whole line and you don't even have to enter the store. You can pick it up from the retail window outside. I will be doing this from now on. The malasadas are always delicious and so fresh. Tried their seasonal strawberry flavor and I wish it could stay year around! read more

Leonard's Bakery - Strawberry Malasada - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Leonard's is famous for a good reason! Got a single coconut haupia malasada to-go and really wished I got more (from us eating so well on our trip)! The malasada dough was warm, soft, and fluffy whilst the coconut haupia filling was not too sweet and had the perfect amount of coconut flavor. It reminded me of a really great warm sugar donut with a unique filling! The line was long but moved really quickly and pickup was even quicker. The staff were very friendly as well. Unfortunately there is no outside seating, honestly you can just eat it real quick just standing up LOL. Really recommend this spot if you want a sweet treat! read more

Leonard's Bakery - Coconut haupia malasada - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love their hot and fresh malasadas made to order! Service was friendly. Order inside and wait to pick up outside. There are no seating areas. A must try when visiting in Oahu. read more

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Leonard's Bakery is a classic stop on Oahu and well known for their malasadas which are my favorite staple to get here. They also sell a small assortment of pastries, breads and merchandise such as T shirts, stickers and cups. The inside space is very small with enough room for about six people to stand in line before it starts trailing outside. Even after ordering, you usually wait outside for your number to be called. I really enjoy the dobash which is their version of chocolate and easily my go to flavor. Their other flavors are solid as well, including custard, guava and haupia. The only miss I have experienced was when they offered blueberry as the flavor of the month which tasted very artificial. Otherwise, the quality is consistently good. The service is typically quite quick despite how busy they get. Parking can be difficult since the corner plaza has only a few spots and most people end up parking on the street. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Malasada - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The parking situation is not for the faint of heart. We were greeted with a large crowd of people standing outside in the packed little parking lot. There were no open parking spots, and there was no street parking close by. Luckily, someone pulled out just as we had circled around again. There was a small line to enter the store to place our order. We ordered the half dozen box of malasada puffs ($16.20)--one of each flavor on the menu that day. Then we had to go back outside to wait for them to call our number. We waited about ten minutes before we received our box of warm Leonard's Bakery malasadas. The malasadas are pretty good when they're eaten fresh. The puff is light and airy. The filling is plentiful. I liked all the fruit-flavored ones, but I especially loved the guava one. read more

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We drove by during peak breakfast hours and with nowhere to park and the line of people we kept driving. Later in the afternoon we decided on dinner at Ochos 888 and were happily surprised Leonard's was a block away. I popped in to grab some malasadas to enjoy after dinner and the wait was minimal. Small shop since it's a classic. Order inside and wait outside since it's all made to order. Malasadas were fantastic. Met the hype but I don't know about the morning wait times. read more

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If you never been to Leonard's Bakery, I highly suggest you go. The MALASADA are to die for. The service is fast and friendly. We got two Malasada one with coconut and the other with guava, so delicious. Then we got Portuguese sausage and hotdog. read more

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Came here few months ago while on vacation to Hawaii. The outside had a big line that moved pretty quickly. I ordered the classic Malasadas with Macadamia filling. I found it to be just average. I appreciated that it was crispy and filling was decent but nothing really wowed me. Like I would rather have a Porto's cheese roll. But still it was only like $3 so at that price it's pretty good deal! I would say if you're in Hawaii this is a one and done kind of place to go to say you've tried it or if you want a quick snack. Overall 6.2/10. read more

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Leonard's in Waikiki is an absolute must-visit every time I'm on the island. Their malasadas are truly something special--soft, warm, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Each bite is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, and they're always served fresh and piping hot. The consistency is incredible; no matter when you go, the quality is always on point. The classic sugar malasada is my favorite, but you really can't go wrong with any of their flavors. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and there's just something nostalgic and comforting about grabbing a warm pink box straight from Leonard's. If you're visiting Waikiki, do yourself a favor and make this one of your first stops--you'll be hooked from the very first bite! read more

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We got a variety pack, I personally like the plain ones. We tried Guava, coconut, chocolate and regular read more

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We had malasada's at various places and knew Leonard's was the marquis joint. We got a variety, ate some in the car while they were hot and some the next day. Definitely better hot out of the oven. Kind of disappointing though, I thought the ones from ABC Store were better. Way too much sugar, the pieces I had with less sugar were much better. The filling was like cheap grocery store bakery filling for donuts. We didn't really like any of the flavors, I mean the kids wouldn't even eat them. Chocolate, Guava, Mac...I thought they all kind of tasted the same. read more

If you're in Honolulu and your local guide, in this case, my brother, asks where you want to go first, for me, it's always either Diamond Head for a hike or here. Funny thing is, my brother lives here and rarely makes it to this spot himself. So when he does bring us, it's a treat to see him dive into these malasadas with us! The place has a decent-sized lot, and we've never had trouble finding a spot. There's no space in eat inside. People just grab and go, so it's not usually chaotic. Whether you're getting cinnamon, custard, macadamia, guava, chocolate, or the flavor of the month, you're in for a delicious treat. Overall Service: Somehow, despite the constant crowds and different personalities, the staff manages to stay friendly with a warm greeting and quick service. They'll have your malasadas ready in no time, whether you're grabbing a box of 6, 12, or 24. Honestly, who buys just one? read more

Leonard's Bakery - Cinnamon, Custard, Macadamian, Pumpkin (Flavor of the month), Guava, Chocolate Malasadas - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Leonard's is a popular malasada bakery on Oahu. A malasada is basically a fluffy donut that is topped with sugar. Some have filling. This popular bakery is small, but has a decently sized parking lot. We ordered and waited for our malasadas outside where everyone was snapping pictures. When our number was called, we got our donuts and they were WARM. The malasada itself is fluffy and has a bit of an eggy taste. My favorite was the guava cream filled one. This was one of the best things I have ever eaten in Hawaii. The fact that they were warm made all the difference and I will definitely be back. read more

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Food: Original Sugar, Custard, Guava, Ube Butter Mochi Price: $2 & $2.45 (for the filled) | $3.35 Overall: The famous Leonard's Bakery known for their made to order hot malasadas! This place is limited parking but people come and go. We got served up in a quick manner and the smell of malasada was amazing. This popular bakery also serves up items like ube butter mochi which I got and it was not too sweet for me! The malasada was like a fried donut but airy！ Out of the malasadas that we got, the guava was my favorite filled puff. For anyone visiting, this is one of the must try spots in Honolulu! read more

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Unfortunately, I think this spot is super overhyped. We tried the lilikoi and custard malasadas since everyone seems to rave about Leonard's, but to me they were just okay... basically tasted like a donut with filling. Because everything is made fresh, the wait can get long, especially with the constant crowds. The storefront itself is super cute and iconic, and I'm glad I got to experience it once, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

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When my husband and I were looking at must-see places to visit before our Hawaii trip, we repeatedly say Leonard's Bakery on everybody's list, so we knew we had to make the effort to come here. It definitely did not disappoint, and I can see why everyone wants to show off their pink box, or in our case, our pink bag. Once we arrived, the bakery on the outside looked vintage. I loved the vibes, honestly. To order, you wait in a line inside the bakery and you order once you get to the counter. Once you pay, you get your receipt with your order number on it and they call your number. We read before coming that we should arrive early because the bakery gets extremely busy, so we made sure to leave our hotel pretty early... it was still busy when we got there, but we were helped pretty quickly and the workers were really nice. You can tell this is a huge tourist attraction. I am not a huge pastry/dessert fan, but my husband was ecstatic when we came here; we even walked from the Sheraton Waikiki hotel in extremely hot weather just to say we tried it! As funny as it is, we went through all of this effort, and we only bought ONE malasada, and I only wanted one bite, but my husband ate the rest. We ordered one chocolate puff and it was delicious, creamy, and flavorful. It was very messy, too, but worth it! Overall, we saw why this place has so much hype surrounding it. This is one place that actually isn't an overrated tourist trap. We highly recommend! read more

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We had to check this place out and there was a line out the door but it went by quick. We ordered the original and the guava filled one and it was hot and so fresh and fluffy. Parking was limited but glad we were able to get a spot when we arrived. Small donut shop vibes. read more

Other reviewer called the malasadas pillows of goodness, and I agree. These sweet breads are filled with delightful creams. I tried Liliku (passion fruit) and coconut. I was surprised at how big there were, and was almost regretful that I'd ordered two. That regret was abandoned when I tasted them. Omg. The joint is tiny as is its parking lot. There are two registers, quick service, and then you head outside to wait for your order. It's an efficient operation with delicious results. It's not a warm spot; it was like rolling into a regular doughnut shop. You have to take this goodness to go. There is no place to loiter and enjoy onsite. Jump back in your car and make room for the next person to claim their own malasada joy. read more

What incredible pillows of goodness! Our first visit we couldn't narrow down our choice in flavors so shared 4: cinnamon, custard, macadamia, and "guava." I use quotes with guava because while that's what we ordered it's not what we got, but we didn't find that out until later. Of course there's not a very good way of identifying the insides of a malasada from its outside, so each one was a pleasant surprise. Honestly, I think the basic cinnamon was my favorite, but they were all delicious. Best when they arrive fresh and hot, but also still good several hours later. Our second visit we ordered 3: guava, coconut, and lilikoi, which was their featured flavor. Again, all delicious (and this time we got our guava!). Really you can't go wrong with a soft and fluffy donut filled with a light custard. A couple notes: Expect a scene! This place is popular, but the line to order moves quickly. Then you'll stand around outside waiting for your order to come out. Don't expect a smile! These workers are efficient at moving the line. Have your order ready when you arrive at the register, and get to that pickup window promptly when you hear your number called. The parking lot is very tiny and chaotic! We preferred to park on the street which was easy and stress free. There's no discount for buying in bulk! I found it amusing that their signage spells out cost for single, 6-count, and dozen-count orders, but it's just straight math. $2 for 1, $12 for 6, and $24 for 12. So just order however many you imagine you can handle and enjoy! read more

When in Hawaii a stop at Leonard's Bakery is a must to try the traditional malasada. A malasada is a traditional Portuguese donut (with no hole) left behind in Hawaii by Portuguese settlers in the early 1900's. Leonard's has been making them since 1953 and is the original Bakery to have first served them. This Bakery is for takeout only and you'll see a crowd here no matter the time. No worries as they get you in an out in about 10 minutes including wait time for pickup. Your malasadas as fried fresh and arrive warm and ready to eat. You can order them in original (plain sugar), cinnamon sugar coating, or Li Hing (dried plum coating). I opted for the original and was not disappointed! First time ordering here I just got a couple, but as for my last day leaving the island I ordered a whole dozen! Couldn't leave without taking these back home. read more

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The malasada puffs here are something you must try! my favorite ones are the regular custard, and the macadamia nut! i've tried the other flavors and it's personally too sweet for me. The service was quick! there was no line to order when we went, only a wait to pick-up your order. It's fairly small so i would recommend to do street parking, unless you find a spot inside the parking lot. Such a cute sign too!! read more

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Very quick (and friendly) service especially relative to the volume of customers they have here. Leonard's is in the style of a 50s-esque diner, with the space inside only available for ordering. There's space directly outside the bakery to pick up your order via a window. When I went, my friends and I didn't see any seating, so we walked over to another establishment to sit down. (I think the experience is improved if you go by car due to the ample parking - we came by bus.) And obviously, the malasadas are delicious. read more

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We got 4 filled no sugar on the outside and the cinnamon sugar and li hing sugar plain ones. My favourite was the li hing sugar one! The salty and sweet umami hit the spot. The malasadas are fluffy and slightly crisp but not overly oily. The filled ones were surprisingly not as sweet as I thought so we could have gotten them with the sugar outside but all the fillings were just ok. We got haupia, guava, lychee (flavor of month) and macadamia. None of the flavors were strong, mostly artificial tasting and brightly colored but it's to be expected for the price of 2.75 each. I would get the li hing sugar if I were to return. We ordered them online on a weekday evening and pick up was easy and there was parking for us to quickly try each one while they were still warm! read more

Leonard's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Malasadas were hands down the best thing to eat in Hawaii!!! I ate about a dozen & half of them in a few days, no regrets!!! read more

Leonard's Bakery - Leonards is the best!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Leonard is a must stop shop when you go to Hawaii. All the locals told us to go so we walked down and we had a mango stuff in a regular one. So delicious she just gotta make sure that you get there early so if you don't, you can wait up to an hour to get one of these delicious pastries. read more

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I still think the malasadas from Leonard's are the best on the island and a must visit whenever we have friends in town or go play mahjong with the in-laws. Yes, there is always a line, but it moves pretty quickly. Order online if you want to order a half dozen or dozen, and bypass the line to order. They are always made fresh and hot when you order. You can ask for your malasadas without the extra sugar on top for those who prefer them plain. Love the haupia and dobash (chocolate pudding). They also have a monthly rotating flavor. read more