This is another Honolulu classic. After hearing so much about this place, we had to stop by. There was no line when we were ordering, but it got busy shortly after. It looked like only one person was taking and fulfilling orders, so it was a little slower if you had a large order. We just tried the LiHing covered malasada from the food truck and it was great! It was fluffy and perfectly coated. Definitely would recommend eating the malasada as soon as you get it, but it doesn't have the same impact a couple hours later. Would come back! read more

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Leonard's malasadas never disappoint! Fresh, soft, and perfectly sweet. The custard-filled one is my absolute favorite--rich, creamy, and so satisfying. A must-try in Honolulu! read more

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So yummy + warm + melt in your mouth!!! Totally didn't know what to expect - part donut / part zeppole / part creamy churroish. - lives up to their rep! Quick service from the food truck and freshly made to order! read more

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Leonard's bakery truck wow... so I went hiking on the WW2 tram trail and afterwards I stop to get some treats. Let's just say this hidden truck bakery is so delicious. Service is great and fast. The location is in a shopping center with plenty of parking. Definitely recommending this spot when visiting Oahu, Hawaii. read more

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Hands down my favorite place to go in Oahu for breakfast before a sunrise hike! The malasadas here are amazing and extremely well known. I would definitely recommend coming here early, as the lines tend to get very long around 8-9am. If you're in the area, you need to check this place out (and you definitely can't miss it on the street)! I go here every single year with my family and it never disappoints read more

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I love guava filled pastries so I had to try Leonard's in Waikiki and it did not disappoint. They were tasty, affordable, and highly addicting. I also loved all of the fun merch, I got some adorable stickers and a pink and black baseball hat to add to my collection. The line may look long but it moves very fast. Parking was nonexistent so we had to double back and park in the grocery store lot. Def worth it though! read more

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The last two times I've been there they've over fried my malasadas. They're so dark that they look burnt. Please do better.

This Leonard's bakery truck was a lucky find after my husband and I finished up some water sports activities away from the marina nearby! Service wasn't that friendly, but the donuts definitely were delicious! We ordered half a dozen filled malasada donuts, two of each flavor with the cinnamon sugar, and they were slightly crispy on the outside with a fluffy filling. The coconut filling was both my husband and my personal fave called haupia! The food truck was conveniently located across from a Walgreens and Petco where we waited for our Lyft and it was quite nice out so we enjoyed sitting outside in the cool ambiance of Waikiki. read more

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I mean, when in Waikiki you gotta malasada. Made fresh, and of course you can't beat that. I wish there was a way to travel with them (back to the mainland) that preserved the texture, alas....just gotta eat em up while you're there. The line to order wasn't long, but to pick up your order was a little wait. read more

This is on every travel guide I came across when preparing for our trip. The malasadas are fantastic and so fresh. I personally loved the macadamia filling and chocolate filling. There is always a line, but the place is efficient and it moves really fast! Parking is tough so be prepared for their hectic parking lot. read more

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Quick service and malasadas were delish. The ambience was chill. Would recommend coming here. read more

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This place is a well-oiled machine, but expect a wait. Ordered lots of different malasadas to try and all were delicious! The guava and the custard were faves. Next time we're in town we'll definitely be back. read more

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Great malasadas as usual! Didn't know I was going to a food truck. I've been to the location by Waikīkī. Yelp should make this clear when you pull up the restaurant. No ambiance to review and order and collect money is all the service I received. Nice and friendly order taker. read more

Best filling is coconut hands down. Second best is just the original with no filling. Was freshly made and delicious. Wasn't a fan of regular custard or Mac nut. read more

Leonard's world-famous malasadas are THE BEST! I knew I had to try it and Leonard's food truck is the perfect option if you can't make it to the other location. We had the custard malasada and the original. It literally melts in your mouth--delicious! It's one of those treats that even if you're not hungry, you will just scarf it down and enjoy every bit of it. read more

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When in Hawaii...... ok there was a lot of hype about these malasadas, so we had to try. We went to the Leonard's Bakery Malasada Truck. The were delicious we weren't sure what to order so we got the original, the custard and the Dobssh. Not sure I would go again but they were warm and delicious and fun to see what all the hype was. read more

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Leonard's is a must whenever we visit Oahu!! The donuts are light and airy, making them not too filling or heavy of a dessert. They're best eaten freshly baked or else the dough gets a bit dry. In my opinion, regular is the best for the sugar dusted and haupia for the filled. :-) I prefer the original location rather than the food truck because they offer a wider selection. Definitely go to the food truck location if you're looking to skip the line/long wait! read more

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Super fast service no line when we arrived. Waited maybe 10 mins after ordering to get our hot & fresh Malasada. The coconut one was my filling. I was able to mix and match. Got 3 coconut, 1 chocolate & 2 sugar one. Definitely recommend trying once when in Hawaii read more

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Leonard's Bakery has been a local favorite since 1953. It's such a popular spot that the line often goes out the door and parking is very limited. My hubby and I decided to stop by for their famous original malasada, which is a deep fried sugar-covered Portuguese doughnut ...our family's favorite snack since small kid time! They also come with various toppings like cinnamon and li-hing, as well as fillings like custard, dobash chocolate, coconut haupia, macadamia nut cream, and guava. We ended up buying a half dozen of their hot, fluffy, onolicious original malasadas which is our absolute favorite! Next time you're out shopping in the downtown - Waikiki area, don't hesitate to stop by this local pastry destination! Your tastebuds will definitely thank you! read more

First time here in July and it didn't disappoint. We ordered a total of 6 malasadas Fresh and hot and delicious and not too sweet read more

When we were in Hawaii Kai, we had the good fortune of realizing that we were in the same parking lot as a Leonard's malasada truck. We HAD to get some! There were no lines so I appreciated avoiding the crowds that might have existed at the original location. However, there were also fewer varieties and fillings - maybe just 4 kinds? We ended up getting original vanilla and a haupia. They came out fresh and piping hot. I tried another spot on the island that was touted as "Honolulu's Best" and can attest that Leonard's was better! read more

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Delicious especially when warm. Limited parking available and long lines but small wait times. We tried the original-chefs kiss, macadamia nut which was good; chocolate also very good, and guava which was another chefs kiss. If you are visiting Hawaii make sure this is on your stops to visit to eat. read more

There's usually a decent amount of people and in line. Workers not very friendly. They just take your order, take your money and not even a "Thank you."Doesn't feel like they do not appreciate your business. read more

Wheeew! What can I say...The Haupia Malasadas gave me life! Our boss from California spent some time here with us this week. We had to take him to all the local eatz. He's a foodie too so Leonard's was an excellent choice. Located in the waikele shopping center. There was a little line but the line was moving quickly. We ordered 6 regular POI Malasadas and 1 Haupia Malasada. You can see the ladies making the Malasadas fresh. I thought that was cool. I Leonard's is a local favorite. I blew all my carbs for the rest of the month and May. I'll definitely stop by for another delicious Haupia Malasadas!!! For Sure read more

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Fresh to order malasadas..YES please! I always want to order a dozen for myself, but I know that would just be gluttonous lol. I usually just get one or two and my favorite is the malasada covered in cinnamon and sugar. They are served really warm. They have a nice golden brown crust on the outside and they are so pillowy and doughy on the inside. read more

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Today I had a chocolate filled malasada and i 100% tasted cleaning supplies. What is going on?

This was a return visit to this food truck. We enjoyed the malasadas so much on our last trip that we came back for more. The cart was not open at 7:00 am as advertised. There was a note on the window that said opening late today. At 7:30 people were lining up so we got in line too after waiting in our car. We could hear people inside, so my husband asked if they were opening soon and was stared at and ignored. People started leaving and we did too until we heard the window open. We bought a dozen because we had waited an hour. No apologies and no smiles from the two ladies in the cart. We won't be back. read more

This is just one of the places you must stop by if you visit Hawaii. No one can come close to make malasadas like these in the mainland. They are made fresh to order, so you recieve them warm. The original has got to be my favorite but the other flavors are good too. It's best to get a box of at least 6 to get some variety. Try not to eat them in them in the car, because you'll make a mess with all the sugar. read more

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I always support local business especially like an iconic business like Leonard's. However, they need to fix this morning crew at Waikele. No one came to greet us saying "We sorry, but we running late today." Not one person came to check how long the line was. This is the second time at this location where I came first thing the morning and it was not open. Today my son had an early baseball game wanted him to eat his favorite malasada for breakfast. I left at 7:25 am to go to Safeway several store down from Leonard's, came out of Safeway a little past 7:40 am and the entire line that was like 10 people deep left and they still was not open. Please fix this crew before they destroy your business. read more

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All time favorite ,consistency in their delicious malasada where ever i buy it in Oahu,we love the cinnamon flavor and with filling,no matter what time of day we buy it ,it's just the same delicious dense flavorful malasada,this is iconic,service is fast ,the products are always freshly hot made. read more

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We stopped by after a tour of Pearl Harbor as a recommendation from our bus driver. They were made fresh and the box was piping hot because of that. We tried a few different options, all not filled. Every one was delicious. I can't even choose which one was my favorite. M Definitely a must try! read more

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Leonard's has some amazing treats, Once you've had them you will never find anything else like it read more

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I have tried a variety of malasadas in the island and always hear about Leonard's being the best. I have seen various Leonard's food trucks so we decided to stop after visiting the Waikele Premium Outlet...glad we did. I got a 6 pack to go but tried the Haupia (coconut cream) malasada....it was warm and flavorful, absolutely recommend it! Haven't tried the others yet but if they are anything like the Haupia, they will be delish. It's a must stop if you want a malasada which is very much like a delish donut! Can't rate the ambiance because it's a food truck, but the weather was beautiful and the staff was friendly! read more

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Idk about you but I love their chocolate filled malasadas. If you haven't tried it yet, we'll you should. The customer is somehow alright although they need to learn how to be patient. The view is just at the parking lot, so okay:) Overall, yummy snacks and food:) read more

Leonard's Bakery is quite the tourist spot when it comes to food - specifically something sweet of course. Ultimately, I would say that Leonard's Bakery deserves its current hype because its malasadas are truly delicious and one-of-a-kind. Malasadas are Portuguese fried donuts and I have never had them before. Because this was my first time, I ordered a dozen of malasadas so I can try each flavor. From tropical fruit flavors like Guava and Coconut to classic dessert flavors like chocolate and custard, Leonard's Bakery offers a variety of malasada options that you can try! The fillings of each malasada are sweet and delicious. The proportion between the dough and filling is just the perfect amount. I'd say my favorite flavors were the custard, guava, and original (no filling). The dough itself is very flavorful and sometimes there is no need to add any filling! We arrived at a perfect time around the afternoon when there were not a lot of customers in line, but usually, this place has a line! Parking is quite limited so you may need to parallel park along the neighboring streets. read more

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Leonard's bakery is a staple In Oahu and lucky for you if you aren't staying in Honolulu, they have several Malasada trucks across the island! We missed the opening of the ones along the East Coast, while traveling to the North Shore, so we opted to go out of the way slightly to visit Leonard's Malasada Mobile on the way back to HNL. We ordered a half dozen, one of each flavor offered: Original, cinnamon, li-hing, custard, dobash, and haupia. My favorite is the coconut cream filled Malasada, what one is yours? read more

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I heard amazing things about these malasadas! Everyone says they are the best thing ever. I think they are definitely worth trying! They are fresh and hot. I got one of each flavor. The line goes by quickly. I think they are good but the hype had me a little disappointed. Not sure if other malasadas are better or not. read more

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I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent purchases of malasadas from the Waikele location on two separate occasions. On both February 17, 2024, and March 16, 2024, I purchased a total of 32 malasadas (12 Original, 12 Cinnamon, and 8 Dobash filled) for my small business, intending to treat my vendors. Unfortunately, I was deeply disappointed to discover that all of the malasadas were undercooked. As a small business owner, it was embarrassing to receive feedback from my vendors informing me of the undercooked state of the malasadas. Subsequently, upon reaching my office and home and inspecting the remaining malasadas, I found that they too suffered from the same issue. The dough was raw and clearly undercooked, affecting the taste and overall quality of the product. I have attached photos of some of the undercooked malasadas for your reference. Please note that all of the malasadas I purchased were undercooked in one way or another. This experience has left me deeply disappointed and concerned, as I have always held Leonard's Bakery in high regard for its delicious treats. I am sharing this feedback with you to express my dissatisfaction and to bring this matter to your attention in case you were unaware of the issue. I trust that you will take the necessary steps to address this quality control issue to ensure that other customers do not encounter similar problems in the future. Note: I sent this via email to the main location on 5 days ago and am yet to receive a call, email response. So I decided to post it here as well. read more

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My last two visits at this Leonard's location weren't the usual great experiences I've had in the past. On my most recent visit (today), I noticed the quality of the malasadas was lacking. After waiting in line in the hot sun for approximately 20 minutes, I ordered six chocolate filled malasadas, which came out to $12.25. Then, I waited another 10 minutes for my order to come out. The malasadas were so hot that the sugar coating had melted. A sign that they had rushed the order because there were tons of people waiting. What was even more disappointing was the amount of filling inside. Normally, it oozes out while eating, but not this time. It was so dry- hardly any filling at all! This was confirmation that they had indeed rushed the process, SMH. I don't mind the long wait time for a good product, but today my craving was left unsatisfied. On my previous visit before today, which was back in December (I remember because I had bought three dozen malasadas for a holiday potluck on my way to work that morning), they opened late because apparently only a particular person can run the register. So, no orders could be started or taken until that person came in for work. In the meantime, I'm asking the worker who's there how late this person is going to be because I needed to go to work, too, and all the other person could muster was "I dunno" and shrugged it off. There was another lady standing in line behind me who was also growing impatient and decided to leave. I was about to do the same when the Leonard's worker finally showed up. They really shouldn't post hours of operation that they can't uphold- it's unprofessional! read more

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Fresh malasadas made to order from the food stand/truck in Waikele. We couldn't resist and picked up some puffs - 3 of each - custard, dobash, and haupia. All were good but my favorite was the custard. Always a favorite treat when visiting home. read more