Stopped for some malasadas, which are a Portuguese donut that are a Hawaiian staple. Leonard is THE place 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! read more

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I had to stop by here to try their infamous malasadas, I always see them pack their Waikīkī location and I want to try it. I ordered custard filling and coconut filling. My favorite one is custard filling. Coconut filling has a hint of coconut aroma. It was fresh and warm, perfect for rainy day. It was a food truck in the parking lot and not a lot of people in line luckily. read more

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If you don't know what a malasada is, you have to try one. My friends stopped by this truck and brought back half a dozen in cinnamon sugar, custard, and chocolate. They said there was no wait, and the service was quick. That being said, once I took a bite of the custard-filled one, there was no going back. The custard is light, not too thick, and not overly sweet. It has the perfect balance of filling to dough. The dough itself is airy and soft, and each bite feels like heaven. My friends said they preferred the cinnamon sugar, but I'd argue the custard is the real standout. read more

Food: Warm and yummy. The cinnamon was my favorite and the haupia my husbands. Service: It was ok, not friendly. Ambiance. It's a food mobile in a mall parking lot. There's no tables or seating outside. It's good for a grab and go. read more

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You can't take a trip to Oahu without trying the famous Leonard's malasadas! We ordered a variety, the guava-filled which was delicious as I was obsessed with guava everything on this trip. The custard-filled which was fluffy with hints of sweetness. The originals which were all so crispy on the exterior and soft on the interiors. The line looked long from outside, but it is mostly people who have already ordered and are waiting for theirs to come out. read more

Leonard's has a main location usually with a line down the street and several trucks for a reason. We stopped at this little tasty truck on the drive home from the bay. These tasty likely malasadas are like fluffy little pillows of delight. The price is fantastic for a tasty likely pastry that is fluffier than a doughnut. We got an original and a cinnamon sugar. Service was friendly and quick - took us about 2 minutes . These remind me so much of my grandmas faschnughts she used to make on lent. These send me down memory lane. They were hot , fresh, warm , and decadent. Mine was gone in about 2 minutes because it was so yummy. Tantalizing tasty treats! Highly recommend it will satisfy that sweet tooth! read more

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Malasadas taste amazing when they're hot - this is definitely a shorter wait than the OG one, the truck still has some good choices whether it's filled or not. Quick service and malasadas came out shortly after ordered. read more

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~ Save the long wait ~ In a parking lot across Target! They don't have the famous sign but the sweets taste exact same. There's no seats but there's lots of space to stand to eat and chat. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

It was so nice that I could order a Malasada without any sugar as well as one with cinnamon and sugar on one side only. I love that it is made fresh to order exactly as I wanted it. The service is friendly and the ordering is efficient. I appreciate this location because it's much easier to have Leonard's available on the Windward side rather than having to go to the Kapahulu location to stand in what looks like long lines whenever I passed by. read more

These are the best! Piping hot and fresh. Stayed warm all the way to the west side. Service was friendly as always. Open during the flood warning and a small awning kept me dry while I paid. No outdoor seating at this food truck, so take them to-go and find a nice spot on the beach. A must have if you are on the island. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Malasadas Puffs - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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What a nice treat to find this truck on the way to the marina at Kaneohe Bay. We got here at the right time and beat a rush of people. As usual, the malasadas are made fresh as you wait. The warm pillowy dough is like a bite of heaven that warms your soul. I could easily crush a half dozen of these donuts but held myself to just the one so that I can savor the dessert and give me a reason to come back. read more

Sadly this truck will be leaving here after all these years. Richard the worker was saying that the owner Leonard came back to Hawaii and will be relocating this truck to Waikiki. NOOOOO PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS AWAY. WE NEED IT HERE read more

Leonard's Bakery - Kaneohe - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Been here a number of times since returning from the mainland after 43yrs. The truck has been here in the Windward Mall parking lot for as long as I can remember in the corner along Kam Highway across Central Pacific Bank & Haiku Road.They serve nothing but goodness! Malasadas plain or filled with creamed fillings. The quality is light & fluffy & you can get a sugar high! The only dislike is you have to use a credit or debit card. No cash payment allowed!The food truck is old, but gets the job done. Go see them for a fantastic sugar treat! read more

Leonard's Bakery - Go to their main bakery in Kapahulu for more treats! - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Malasadas Malassadas a Portuguese dessert brought into Hawaii in the late 1800s and is now considered as a local dessert in Hawaii. Malassadas, meaning undercooked, is served with a doughy center making them chewier once deep-fried then covered in sugar. $1.85 a piece you certainly do not want more than two and that's of you can handle a heavy/dense donut. Please give them a try. They are a Kama recommended stop during tours. read more

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Leonard's malasadas are heaven!! We were on our way to our tour and thankfully found this location on the way. It was in the corner of the Target parking lot and would have never guessed it was there. It was early in the morning and there was no line. We got 1/2 dozen of assorted flavors, some of them filled. Each one was covered in sugar and nice and warm. The dough is perfectly soft. We liked the haupia filling the most out of the puffs. And you can't go wrong with an original or cinnamon either. Definitely the best malasadas out there! read more

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When in Hawaii, what do I have to try? Malasada of course! Leonard's is one of the most popular places for it. This specific truck is located in a parking lot within a plaza. Plenty of parking spots. They offer plains and with fillings. I got 3 plain sugar, 2 haupia and 1 custard. The malasadas were made to order. They came out fast, hot and fresh. They were delicious. The plain one was a bit dense but still fluffy and soft. For the filling ones, the ratio was just right. Eating the malasadas will get super messy so prepare tons of napkins :) **Debit or Credit Only** read more

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2nd time trying Leonard's! First time at this food truck location. Phone seemed to say Leonard's was in the mall but finally corrected to show the corner of the parking lot where the truck was. Ordering was quick and easy. Prices have remained reasonable despite inflation everywhere. Malasadas came out crazy hot so we had to wait awhile to eat but at least we knew they were fresh haha Not much shade cover in the area so be prepared to wait out in car or stand in sun a bit. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Every malasadas wagon can be found in the corner or on the side of a lot. Why is it? You can't miss this red and white truck! Dont waited upon immediately if there is a line or crowd waiting for their order. But this location makes your malasadas fresh, nice and hot, and only this one rolls a lot of sugar on it! So yummy! sorry, I left no pictures of my goods, but I know I'll be returning again! Friendly service and bring your debit card. This location doesn't accept cash. read more

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We had a little bit of a hard time trying to find Leonard's however, it was probably because we didn't read anything prior to going. Wanted to go to the smaller location as to avoid the lines and crowds. When we came, we walked through the mall looking around for it only to realize after reading and looking at the map that it was in the parking lot. The malasadas were made to order and came out hot and soft and delicious. It was such a treat to bring along with us as we drove up the coast. 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend. read more

Delicious malasadas! I have tried all of the flavors- custard, dobash (chocolate), and haupia (coconut). I like how the filling stays thick and custardy- it doesn't melt from the warmth of the malasada. They come out hot, though there is a bit of a wait. Well worth it! Texturally these are breadier than a yeast donut. A crisp exterior with an airier interior- bigger than I remember them being. I've been to the larger Leonard's location on Lumiaina St many times and their malasadas have been very consistent. I do prefer Manuela's malasadas, but these are still amazing! Overall, I would highly recommend Leonard's! read more

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Thursday, August 22,2024: I can't believe we didn't take photos of the delicious, fresh, hot malasadas! We got plain sugar plus filled malasadas and we enjoyed it so much that we returned for more. The folks in the food truck were so nice & friendly! There were close to the shaved ice truck. Such a great visit! We loved them both! read more

Leonard's Bakery - Thursday, August 22, 2024: Yummy malasadas! - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

It is located on the corner of Haiku Rd and Kamehameha Hwy. Went at 11am on a Friday and maybe like 6 people were already waiting for their orders but no line to order. Only waited about 10 minutes since they're made fresh to order. Got 2 malasadas no sugar and cinnamon and one chocolate filled puff. So doughy and hot, can't go wrong. read more

Some of the best Malasadas on the island. They were served up fresh and hot after a 5 min wait, and they did not disappoint!

Hands down the best malasadas I've ever had!!! I think because it is a food truck, the donuts are made fresh and it shows in the taste

Leonard's is great! Very consistent, and some of the best malasadas on the island, the workers at this particular location are great. They are always friendly and fast, appreciate them when I'm in a hurry and grabbing a box for my co-workers to enjoy hot malasadas! read more

I love this place but they're never open when they say they are open. It's disappointing because I promise my students Leonard's after they meet a goal or have a great week and yes, I realize it's an expensive goal... but now I have to come up with something else because the last three times I've been here before work when they are supposed to be open they're not. I love that you can order online and pick up right at the truck ! It's a very convenient location rather than driving all the way to town. There's tons of parking. And they consistently taste great! The only thing they need to change is being open on time! read more

Leonard's Bakery - They "open" at 7, however I've waited 15 minutes and it's 7:30 and they are still not open. - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

I tried malasada for the first time here, and it was great! It's a traditional local dessert with Portuguese origins. The dough was fresh and lightly sugared, and filled with your flavor of choice, including custard or chocolate cream. read more

These Malasadas are legit! Those filled ones, I could easily smell the fragrant coconut and vanilla creams before I tried to pick them up with one hand and nearly broke my wrist they were SO stuffed with deliciousness. Super quick service with a smile! Hot and delicious! We honestly could not have asked for anything more. We went to the truck at Waikele outlet Center. Easy parking and multiple other opportunity for bits and pieces to grab for the day. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Oh yeah - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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On 3/8/24 My husband and I were in this area and we stumbled across the food truck and we were so excited. We just had to stop by and purchase some malasadas. Located at target parking lot towards the rear. No outdoor seating available. We hadn't eaten lunch yet, so this was perfect to eat as a snack. We got the cinnamon sugar and the haupia. So fresh! and truly Yummylicious!! In my honest opinion, there is a difference between this one and the main restaurant off Waikiki area. This one was slightly more on the dense side (not terribly dense) which I liked. My experience at the main restaurant in Waikiki was not so great. Reason being it was not thoroughly cooked. It may have been rushed. The inside was still slightly doughy and I felt like I was eating halfway cooked dough. It was definitely not pleasant in my mouth, therefore, had to discard it. The one from this food truck was perfecto. We loved it and we would return here again. Aloha! :-)) read more

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Leonard's Bakery never disappoints! We get the original with no fill. We stopped by this location. Donut was not fried to order but probably fried recently as it was ready when we ordered it. Donuts were still hot. Fast and no lines read more

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Staples of Hawaii at this point. It feels like the fruit carts from SoCal. This big vans holding probably some of the best sweet balls on the islands. Even if there's a line you can usually get your stuff and be out in a reasonable 10 - 15 minutes. They also have a few of these all of the island and they all give super consistent level of food quality n service and serve as a beacon of goodness too any sweet treat lovers on the island. read more

Hot, fresh and delicious!!! Emphasis on how fresh and amazing they are when they hot !!! Tried them all and they were all delicious! Family favorites were the chocolate filled. Cinnamon powdered. My personal favorite was the Li Hing powdered doughnut. read more

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located in the target parking lot. grab some goodies while you shop! no line. serving up the same quality goods as the other leonard's. if you can't get to this one, there are plenty to catch on the island. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

I've had malasadas before but never Leonard's. The Leonard's in Waikiki is currently under construction so we made our way towards the truck near Pearl City. The truck is located in the parking lot of a closed Sears. These were just okay. I bet they'd be tastier if we warmed them up. I regret getting the custard filled ones and next time will opt for the original. For now, I will stick with Duke's Lane mochi malasadas. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Haupia & Custard filled - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

The malasadas speak for themselves. Delicious. And trust me, I'm well aware of this 'island time' concept having lived on island since the dawn of time. However, if you have store hours, either abide by them or tell people you don't care about them. Says they open at 7:00 , 7:20 the workers come moseying (yes, MOSEYING) on up to open. Good grief, great grief even!!! Now here I stand, waiting for my delicious treat whilst the mosiers take their time opening. I got waves to catch and shakas to throw ya know? Update: worker said it'd be another half hour, I'm out of here read more

I get it that the tourist want to go to the iconic Leonard's Bakery in Kapahulu to say they actually went to the famous bakery in the Kapahulu neighborhood. As for us locals who don't wanna stand in line with the herds of visitors at the FAMOUS Leonard's Bakery in Kapahulu, there is a alternative thing you can do to get your malasada fix! What's da big secret???? Bruddah Fran is gonna be generous, and give you folks da ol' Hawaii trick! What you folks can do is hit up a Leonard's Malasada wagon, as there are several wagons all around the island on Oahu, and Bruddah Fran has made a quest to make sure he wen' chance 'em all!!! You can find da FAMOUS Leonard's Malasada Wagons at the following locations - 1. Hawaii Kai (Koko Marina Shopping Center) 2. Pearlridge (Pearlridge Shopping Center) 3. Kaneohe (Windard Mall Shopping Center) 4. Waikele (Waikele Premium Outlet Malls) Where is the Leonard's Malasada wagon in Kaneohe? You can find the little red/white striped wagon sitting in the parking lot of the Windward Mall Shopping Center. Easy to find, ya can't miss it gang! Growing up in da 808, eating the plain malasada was the only way I knew of how to eat malasadas. The creamed filled malasadas only came about in the 80's when Leonard's got famous, and started to get more commercialized. Back in my time as a kid, there was no such thing as fillings, or different types of sugar like - cinnamon, or Li Hing, all they had was just plain sugar, and that's how I like to eat 'em as an adult now. To each it's own........regardless, when you visit da 808, malasadas are a MUST!!! Chance 'em! No can go wrong!!! read more

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A must place to try out malasadas donuts in Hawaii! We came to this food truck during our tour, and it was pouring rain on that day. I ordered three flavors: custard, chocolate, and cinnamon. It's made fresh on the spot, so it was piping hot! It was so soft and so good. My fav was the chocolate. read more

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What a treat!! Our first time trying these. My favorite was the cinnamon sugar. The malasadas are made fresh daily, pillowy soft, warm, and soooo delicious. Ate one before we even pulled out of the parking lot. Thank you to the staff who helped us have a good experience. Can't wait to come back. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Cinnamon sugar, sugar & custard-filled. - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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We got to come here for a tasty treat. This location is in a parking lot out of a food truck. I had never had malasadas before so I was very excited to try these out. At first, they were extremely hot because they were just made which was great. The taste of these were so good. Unfortunately for me, after a few bites, I just thought they were too sweet. I absolutely loves my sweets and I don't think I have ever said this before but they were just too sweet. We tried 4 of their choices which were all good. read more

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My first experience having hot malasadas! I wasn't sure what to expect, I came to this location for shave ice next door but had to visit this food truck too! These are Portuguese filled donuts. The make them as you order them so they are hot and fresh! The donut itself was heavy in your hand but the pastry was light and pillowy, rolled in sugar. Once you hit the filling, you will be in LOVE! I've been missing these all the days of my life! The food truck attendants were pleasant and friendly. All in all, a great stop. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Coconut - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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