Drove past the brick and mortar in Honolulu, crazy line, asked my wife "what's the dealio??"........... Meh. Skip it! Drove past the truck on the loop around the island, flipped a Louie, I mean.., C'MON! Fool me once... 20 pound box (just 2 of each flavor, straight dozen, but these are LUNKERS! And HOT!!) Kids wanted no part of the fun until we both had a nibble and a groan, then the malasada pandora box was open and it was ON. (I erased a paragraph)- Try these. Eat them in the parking lot. NOT the car. Lesson learned. Tip the nice ladies in the truck. Gotta be HOT in there, and they were sweet as could be. A dozen was... a lot? Still have 8 half eaten.. maybe with coffee in the morning we take down a couple more... But GET SOME! Thank me for my sage advice. You're welcome! read more

Best when fresh and warm. It's fried carbs sprinkled in sugar, so you can't go wrong. Haupia filling, lilikoi filling, and guava filling were great. Tried one without filling, and I do not recommend it. My favorite filling (but I think might be limited-time) was the lilikoi -- reminds me a bit of a tart lemon filled doughnut but lilikoi is so delicious and better in my opinion. Parking is available but the lot is small and street parking can be tough. Came at an off-hour like at 5/6pm and there were only a couple people ahead of me. The lady who took my order was quick and helpful when I asked about their flavors. Passed by a few days later and the lines looked horrendously long. read more

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

Yup! Leonard's is a yummy spot! It doesn't matter if it's the food truck or the OG spot...it is DELICIOUS!! This is definitely a must have while here! read more

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

Yep these malasadas are very good went to the food truck one had a little difficulty finding them but once we did wow so good

I wanted to try the filled malasadas at the Kapahulu's Leonard bakery but the lines can be long and parking lot can be full. As I was passing Windward Mall this Sunday morning, I was reminded they have a mobile location in the Makai side near Heeia St. Many customers were already waiting for their order. I thought I'll get some filled ones for my family since today's is my dad's birthday. I haven't been to Leonard's in awhile so I didn't know about the Li hing flavored malasada. I decided to get 4 Li-hing mui and 4 dobash and 1 haupia since I wasn't sure if anyone would like haupia over the dobash. I saw a new fresh batch came out of the deep fryer so I knew mines will be ready soon. She called my order number #217 and I was excited to try some in the car since it was hot and fresh out of the fryer. It was so light and delicious as I took the first bite from the Li hing malasada. I haven't had Leonard's in awhile and I enjoyed the rest. It wasn't too sweet because of the Li-hing powder but perhaps I'll ask for plain next time w/no powder or any sugar. It can get messy and I didn't have a napkin. The chocolate and Haupia one was packed together but didn't know which was which. They didn't keep it separate so I decided to go for the Haupia one and took a chance from the end ones but I was wrong. It was chocolate dobash! Then I checked the other end and kept eating until I realized it had no filling! I was really disappointed because I didn't want to have to look inside of each malasada. The lady who took my order did charged me correctly but the 2 workers in the back who was filling the malasada and packing it! I went back to say that I didn't receive the Haupia malasada instead I got a classic one with no filling!! The lady was tending to someone out side of the wagon and the other worker was confused so the lady told him to give me a Haupia filled malasada! It got worse when I got home. I gave my dad both malasadas and I noticed he had a Haupia one! Hmmm I feared the worst that rest was wrong too! The malasada didn't feel heavy liked it had any filling and I was correct! It had no chocolate dobash filling in the remaining 2. It's disappointing having to pay more for the filled one and not get what you ordered! What was actually packed was 4 li-hing, 1 dobash , 3 plain instead of 3 more dobash, 1 Haupia. I had to look inside to see what was given before my family can enjoy a piece. I wanted my mom folks to have a filled one but I'm not driving back to Kaneohe to have it corrected again. This location only have classic, cinnamon, & Li-hing at $1.30 each and for the filled one, they have chocolate or haupia are $1.65 each. The filled ones were good and not overly filled with filling but could have a little bit more. Things do happen and I wished they double check and have a better system in packing it and keeping the filled one separate by flavors. The malasadas were good but because of incorrect order, I'm giving them 3 stars. Thanks for reading my review! =) read more

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Malasadas in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii... The original Leonard's Bakery is in Kapahulu, Honolulu. That's about 9 miles - or 25 minutes from Kaneohe. For a Hawaii resident, that's "far away". That's why I'm so happy that Leonard's Bakery has opened this Malasada Food Truck at Windward Mall, on the corner of Haiku Road and Kamehameha Highway. You can find the brightly colored, famous red and white truck near Macy's. Off and on, this Malasadamobile has appeared in Kaneohe around Shrove Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday). When I saw the truck this time (January 2020), I asked how long they will be staying. The answer (with a smile) was, "Forever". Yay! The nice couple will be here every day from 7am to 7pm! What is a malasada? A malasada is a Portuguese donut. It has no hole. Traditionally, it is deep fried, then rolled in sugar. There are variations of the malasada now. You may have it rolled in cinnamon and sugar; or li hing powder and sugar for a sweet sour experience. Also, there are fillings available: custard, dobash (chocolate), and haupia (coconut). Personally, I like the plain and simple malasada. It's slightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. It's best to eat it hot - while in the parking lot - so the sugar can fall to the ground with each bite! I took a box of malasadas to California in the past. I was so disappointed that these pastries didn't hold up well. Even when heated up in a microwave, they were nowhere near as good. So - sorry to my mainland friends... you will just have to come to Oahu and get a fresh malasada... or two! read more

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The best you will ever have. I love how hot and fresh each donut is. Worth every calorie. Love the cinnamon sugar - so fluffy

Hot and fresh--absolutely incredible. We tried 3 kinds. Original, chocolate and cinnamon. The original was by far our favorite. The other two were really good, but huge!! There are trucks around the island that serve this delightful fried joys. read more

Perfect stop of you're on the way to a party or picnic! Easy individual, hand held treats. The li hing is my favorite and I swear these things grew since I last ate them. You can also order by phone in advance if you're on the way, beat the line, and will still be warm. read more

I love Leonard's but the owners need to have a chat with the employees at this location. I go to this location often but the two times (Monday evening and Wed afternoon) I've come here this week. I was given barely warm malasadas instead if the wonderful hot malasadas I've come to expect. read more

Getting our malasada fix on the mauka side of O'ahu. Picked up a half dozen. Made room for this after we already ate breakfast, and a dozen for the resort staff at our BnB. read more

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

Leonard's is my must stop when I'm in Oahu. Just like everything else, the prices have increased quite a bit since the last time I was here in 2020. I ordered one each for all the flavors and I like the cinnamon malasada the most. I highly recommend eating them while they are still hot. read more

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A must have when on the island. Simple and cheep. The cinnamon is my favorite. My wife and I get them every time we visit

When you're in the mood for something warm, sugary and stuffed, Leonard's malasadas hits the spot. Conveniently located in the Windward Mall parking lot for those of us who don't want to travel over the mountain to Kapahulu. Quick service. And so so ono right out the box. We tend to get the 1/2 dozen - 2 haupia, 2 dobash, 2 custard. Cannot go wrong with a Leonard's malasada anytime of the day, whether it be for bfast with coffee, a quick midday pick me up or dessert. read more

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

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I guess we came at a good time since other reviews said there is a long line but moves fast. We literally just walked into the store and ordered right away. The pick up station is located outside and it was done relatively fast. The parking lot filled up pretty fast so I would suggest parking on the street to order faster. Now onto the malasadas (pictured): Original-(5/5) cannot go wrong with it, the filling is creamy and refreshing. Choco-(3/5) it was definitely a creamy flavor and if you enjoy choco pudding cups this is your type of malasada. Guava-(5/5) it was my personal fave out of the 6 flavors. The guava is light and mildly sweet. Macadamia-(5/5) this was an enjoyable malasada, the flavor was sweet and nutty. Haupia, or coconut-(4/5) this one is definitely for people watching their sugar intake. The flavor is light yet addictive. Banana with lihing-(5/5) this is a close second favorite, the lihing is a sweet and salty flavor and the banana was creamy and tasted like real banana flavor. It was so good, but its a seasonal option so bear in mind they change their flavors monthly I believe. read more

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Very disappointed. Of course, any visitor to Hawaii has to go to Leonard's, its practically a rite of passage. Seems like most people like them, but then there's also a fair share of people who hate them. Unfortunately, both my girlfriend and I hated them! The main reason was the inside seemed undercooked. It was very mushy, like raw dough. We bought 3 of them (Classic, coconut cream, and custard) and all 3 of them had the same issue. The coconut cream was also....very reminiscent of shampoo or moisturizer. It had some coconut taste, but it tasted like flowery chemicals. In the end, we took a bite of each and that was it. We let them cool down and tried them again, and it was the same. I enjoyed the malasada's at Pipeline Bakery far more (but even then, I feel like its basically a donut. There are so many better desserts in Hawaii). read more

Leonard's Bakery - Too mushy/raw inside :( - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Fast service with the quality taste that we've all become accustomed to. Our malasadas are always hot and delicious! Can't be beat

Ughhhh visiting the Hawaiian islands for my first time and my friend sent me an IG message saying I HAD TO GO TO LEONARDS! We were heading to Waimea and yelped the closest Leonard's and this one popped up. I didn't even know what a Malasada was but now I know it's one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth. I got the coconut one and it was amazing ! Hot, fresh, sugary, creamy I ate it in the car. The only thing I regret was not being able to eat all of the other ones one after the other. You must try this place ! read more

Leonard's Bakery - 1 ea filled - custard, chocolate, coconut. One original cinnamon sugar. - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Delicious treats in Kaneohe after spending some time in the state park nearby! This Leonard's is a small track in the parking lot of a Macy's. It is simple, small, and affordable. The donuts came out quickly after ordering. While they are tasty and delicious donuts, I wouldn't call them extremely special or life changing as the hype surrounds them suggests. They're a great simple and affordable snack. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Variety dozen including original, li-hing, cinnamon sugar, and custard filled - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Quick stop at this little truck for some big delicious sweet mandalas we took 1 dz to go it was a quick stop and so worth it read more

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

So hot, so fresh! These malasadas are so good when they're fresh and hot. They make it so fresh when you arrive at their truck. We got the li hing mui, custard, and coconut and we thought the custard was the best one. We thought the custard was the best one, even though we were expecting the coconut to be really good. The custard tasted more natural while the coconut was not. It was so good while hot, but not as good when cold read more

We ate at Leonard's three times while here. Malasadas are super good and they even gave us extra. They were cooked to perfection every time and the flavors were amazing. I recommend the Li Hing flavor for a unique Hawaii experience. They would have got five stars but they did mess up my third order and forgot to put the cream inside! Must stop at Leonards though! read more

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

Amazing malasadas that Never disappoint. They're fresh, hot, crispy and sweet on the outside and fluffy with a slight chew on the inside. Amazing!! I miss these when I'm home back on the mainland. read more

Leonard's Bakery - The famous pink box! - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Every local we spoke to said we had to get malasadas from Leonard's and I'm really glad we did! We went with a traditional and a haupia filled. They were VERY heavy and HOT (it says it on the sign but it was still surprising ) What you bit in to could only be described as flakey, soft, deliciousness. Seriously don't know how a pastry that weighed as much as an orange could still be so fluffy and light in your mouth. The haupia filling was not overly coconut-y and very smooth, I could see why they use it to make pies. 10/10 recommend stopping by to have a malasada on your next visit! read more

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quick and easy ample parking no line hot n fresh. delish custard great stop after some sandbar fun read more

The malasada truck always makes me smile Leonard's maladadas has been in Hawaii since 1961. They're still here bc product n service are the same ONO! read more

If you're wanting some local cuisine, this place is it! Fresh, hot donuts that are covered in sugar and filled (if you'd like) with your choice of cream. Extremely delicious, affordable and verrrry filling! read more

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

Leonard's Bakery is the real deal. I decided to order the Malasadas Puffs of the Haupia and Dobash flavors, all coated with Cinnamon. OMG! These sweet treats are fire! They are amazing when they are eaten hot. Very affordable as well. I highly recommend Leonard's. read more

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Nice variety of six - regular, cinnamon, lihing, dobash, custard and haupia. Made fresh on site. Still hot and so ono! Would be a five star if there were seating and lattes! read more

Stumbled upon this truck on our way to the lighthouse hike. I've never tried Leonard's because I've always been intimidated by the long line! However, this spot had no line around 2 PM on a Monday. I tried the custard malasadas and it was warm and delicious. It tasted like a sugar donut with cream puff filling. I'm usually not a fan of sweets but this was well balanced and not too sweet. Definitely stop by and avoid the long waits of their original location! read more

We're sad that the main location was temporarily closed. So we drove out to one of the trucks. Ordered 2 of each malasada. Were in a rush to get to the airport and wanted to take back a bit of that Hawaii joy. read more

Went in right after the shop opened. Minimal crowd- however, the line started forming soon after! Delicious malasadas. We had the original and it was good! Couldn't try the ones with the filling since they had equipment issues. read more

Oh, what is happening with this truck? I get the Malasadas here all the time bring them to the office. They're always so fluffy today. I got one that was such a greasy sopping flat bitter disgusting thing. I think it was refried in old oil come on guys get it together. Please change the oil. read more

This is their food truck mobile location in the Windward Mall parking lot. I prefer these remote locations vs their more popular location on Kapahulu. It's less busy and you don't have to wait in long lines to get a piece of these yummy goodness! I ordered 4 dozen malasadas(2 original, 1 dobash, 1 custard)... it was ready in about 10 minutes! They served it hot and fresh! 10 out of 10 recommend! Will be back for more. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Windward Mall Mobile location - Food Trucks Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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Leonard's Malasadas are an absolute MUST when in Hawaii. I wish I could take these back to the mainland with me. They have plenty locations on the island so that's a plus. Staff is friendly - quick service. Malasada are hot and fresh - OH SO TASTY. You will never regret a trip. read more

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I know this is catered for tourists, BUT IDC! My husband and I ordered their malasadas, even though they didn't have taro/ube, I opted for their coconut. Omggg, it was so amazing! Their Waikiki location is packed, which is why I opted for this food truck. Next time I'll try other flavors! read more

Are you looking for light, fluffy, and sweet malasadas??? Then look no further because Leonard's is the spot! The truck is kind of hard to find, and I had to walk/ drive around a couple times, but it was definitely worth the wait. The malasadas are cooked to order and are always fresh, and while you wait for your delicious treat you can enjoy the view. The staff is very friendly and are patient with you if you aren't sure on what to get (don't be that person though especially if there's a line behind you.). I recommend the plain malasadas with the sugar instead of the cream filled ones, but to each their own. read more

I went to their home location last year and since I was in the area, my family and I decided to try this food truck location. Still fresh and hot when I received the malasada. Same as their main location and soo worth it! I am in love with their custard-filling puffs - my favorite for sure. The wait was short and took less than 10 minutes to receive the malasada! Definitely a must try when visiting! read more

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

Order online!!!!! Skip the line!!!!!!! Download the "toast" app!!!!!! Make sure to tip them!!!!!! Great staff! Quick service! Malasadas ~ as good as always! read more

The GOAT of malasadas! Wow! This one was parked near in the Pearlridge Center. Loved every flavor, especially haupia. read more

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