The most delicious stop! There was a crowd waiting when we stopped by on a weekday afternoon, but they filled orders quickly. We did a half dozen of the Malasada Puffs, with 2 in each flavor. I think the chocolate was my favorite but they were all wonderful, and best eaten fresh! (Though we still enjoyed them later) They were pretty reasonably priced as well, at ~$13 per half dozen for the puffs. read more

They don't accept cash payments like they used to. Even for two malasadas that was less than five dollars. Bummers.

Leonard's Bakery is one of my favorite places to get malasadas. I'm ecstatic that there is a truck near the Waikele Outlets so that I can satisfy my malasada cravings without driving all the way to town. This location can get pretty busy but it's always worth the wait! The malasadas are hot, fresh, and delicious. They are light and fluffy, not crazy oily or greasy. Highly recommend! read more

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Still our go to when we visit Hawaii. My favorite is still the original flavor. Must eat it right away- but who doesn't right?

We came at just the right time, because the line got SO long right after we ordered. We love Leonard's, and the quality of malasadas doesn't slip at their truck. The girl taking our order looked so tired, and I felt so bad. There were only two people working the truck with orders piling up- one taking orders and handing them out, and another making the others. We ordered a half dozen original, one chocolate filled, and one haupia filled without sugar. It took a minute to come out, but obviously that was fine due to staffing. They came out hot, fluffy, and perfect. I would definitely tip more generously here, they are working their butts off! read more

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Drove by a weekday and after a kick hike up koko head there was hardly a line. Even though I know better, I went against the grain and ordered 2 chocolate, 2 haupia and 2 custard....DO NOT DO THAT. I should have ordered what I planned, which is custard and original with no sugar. Auntie makes it fresh to order and it's piping hot when you get the box of deliciousness. If you order less than 6, you do not get the signature pink box, you get it in the plain bag....so for the full effect, order at least 6. If you want to take them home with you on the mainland, just order them w/o sugar and they freeze well. I however, am never able to not eat it all....so all is usually gone before we head home. Worth the line, lives up to the hype. Go get these malasadas! read more

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The donuts are really good, but not worth the 35 minute wait we had. They also got a couple of our donuts wrong, which was disappointing given there were only 6 in the box (seems kinda hard to mix up, but I know they're busy..) They need a better way to mark which donuts are coconut filled vs custard. They taste surprisingly similar. read more

You always think in your mind that the brick and mortar store has better malasadas but they do not when it comes to Leonard's malasadas! We were out this way shopping at the Waikele outlets so what better way to pick up a snack and I'm glad we did! My hubby had a chocolate stuffed malasada and I selected the li Hing coated malasada. I would have preferred a guava or passion fruit stuffed one but they are limited in flavors on a food truck. That is the only drawback. I am pleased to report that our malasadas were really hot or freshly baked! Not squished in a box. Mine was so fresh and hot and airy with a hint of li Hing. It was delicious and I wish I had one now at home with coffee! I had a bite of my husbands chocolate and it was hot and gooey and yummy as well. Take me back to Hawaii!! read more

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THE best. Came here for our breakfast of champions before hiking diamond head and swimming and boogie boarding in Waikiki. Highly recommend any of the sugar donuts and I had the custard filling one. The sugar donuts great if you're keeping them for the day. The custard or other fillings. Eat right away read more

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Best Malasadas ever! My favorite is the custard, of course there are a few more different flavors. My suggestion if it's your first time..try'em all! Service is good all the time and it's a small food truck, so there are no seatings available. read more

These were so good and crispy! I recommend eating it right away when it's hot! My favorite filling is the custard. Even the one with no filling and just with the sugar coating is really good! They also have a store with more flavors with different fillings. But all the basic flavors can be found from the truck. If you want to skip the line, the truck would also be a great place if you don't want to wait at the store location. read more

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Nothing, and I do mean NOTHING in the world can top the taste of a fresh malasada. It's warm, it's sweet, it has a light crisp, it's soft, it's life. Everybody talks about this placed being THE place, and you know what- they're right. I decided to keep it simple and just ordered original and cinnamon and sugar. It was great! Just go here, order a few, come back later, order a few more. I wished this was my first stop on my visit to HI. Don't make the same mistake! Get a box. read more

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If you keep hearing about Leonard's Bakery from anyone who has recently visited Hawaii, it's because their malasadas are simply exquisite. There's a reason why the name Leonard's is so popular in Oahu! I always make sure to stop by whenever I'm in Oahu -- my go-to is the cinnamon malasada (cinnamon is a personal favorite flavor of mine, and Leonard's just nails the flavor right on the head)! I came here a little before 9 PM, which is around their closing time, and shockingly, there were still a lot of people waiting and ordering! However, I know how long the afternoon rush can get, and thankfully, we only waited about 10-15 minutes. I was just shocked at how many people were still ordering near closing time! Once we got our malasadas, I immediately chowed down on my cinnamon malasada and experienced pure bliss. They came out freshly heated from the oven, perfectly crispy, and sprinkled with just the right amount of cinnamon and sugar. I have never tried another dessert like this. I highly recommend visiting Leonard's -- try to avoid the afternoon rush because I've seen how long the lines can get! read more

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My only wish is that there was guava filled with li hing so that I could have only one instead of having to order two. I deal though. Lucky for me, we live near one of the I Leonard's Malasada-mobiles and can have it regularly. read more

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Consistently the best malasadas and fillings compared to any other bakery. I know folks say to go to Leonard's main original bakery in Honolulu, but frankly I don't think it's better or worse. Their malasadas are top notch at whatever Leonard's location you go to. This location definitely serves them hot and fresh, and the customer service is great. read more

TIP: Eat the malasada while it's still hot If you know what mochiko is, the chewiness from this ingredient makes all the difference in the world. Otherwise, you might think Leonard's is overhyped. I prefer plain or cinnamon. read more

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WORTH THE HYPE!!! Leonards was AMAZING! I got one or every flavor and was truly blown away by how fresh and delicious the malasadas were. My favorite was the original and haupia filling. The chocolate was a bit too much for me and the custard one was a little sour. Definitely eat it while its fresh because once it passed 6 hours it wasnt as good. read more

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The malasadas were huge! The dough to filling ratio was great and the flavors were really yummy. The ordering is really fast but the making and producing of the malasadas was the part that took a little but more time. Nonetheless they were great treats and although better when fresh, they still tasted good after I went on a little hike. Def check them out when you're around! read more

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I felt like this place was overrated but I appreciate them being open during covid and the staff being very sweet. We got iced lattes and they were pretty bitter/dark, so if you like yours creamy and sweet be prepared. The malasada puffs were good and warm but I wouldn't say I was amazed. The filling ratios were good for us if you like lots of filling and less dough! We also tried the hot dog and ham and cheese wraps, they were cold but filled our tummies. We arrived at 9:30 on a Sunday and but the time we got to the front all they had were malasadas and puffs and a couple of the ham and cheese/hot dog wraps. Definitely a fun place to check out while you're visiting, but was not worth the 40 min wait for us. read more

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Leonard's. I just love malasadas and these are world renown. You can order the many different fillings as well as coatings. I really enjoy the no coating no filling once in awhile to keep the calorie intake down. The wonderfully crunchy exterior with the delightfully light pastry interior these are a must have. Last year during COVID19 lockdown there were no lines and made it just way to easy. I usually eat them as soon as possible can because that is when they are at their best. But they do hold up pretty well for 30 minutes or so if you have sufficient discipline not to eat them. Which always is my problem. I generally buy a few extra if I'm taking them home just to make sure my better half gets her share. A definite must have. read more

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This bakery is one of the most popular and well known bakery in Honolulu. Moat popular for the "Malasada" I ordered custard, haupia( coconut), macademia, guava, original, cinnamon, li-hing. The guava was the best but didn't felt to special about its donut. It just taste like a regular donut filled in with flavored creams or round donut coated with sugars. Not worth wait in long line but it is one of the must try food in Honolulu. Overall, my personal experience is that It is okay donut but not so special. Little disappointed. read more

Leonard's Bakery - Custard, haupia, li-hing, original, cinnamon, macadamia, guava - Bakeries Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

YUM. Wish we had this on the mainland. Loved the chocolate filled and the cinnamon one best.

Exceptionally fluffy, amazing taste, and great quality! No need to drive all the way to town location to get good malasadas. They have filled options like haupia and dobash (chocolate). They also have the regular and cinnamon too. The line was definitely long, mid-day Saturday but very much worth the wait. You can buy singles or a whole box full! Great for family, friends, potlucks or work events. read more

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They did seem more dense and doughy than Hawaii Kai and Kapahulu location for some reason. Still tasted good. What I'm more concern of, here's hoping the plastic bag they put them in is food grade that can handle hot food. My order was fresh so they were hot, not warm and I thought it would be put in a paper bag, I just bought 2, but I was surprised it was in a plastic bag. Again, I hope it was good grade that can handle piping hot food. read more

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Looking for the sugary tasty dessert, that will savor your sweet filling? This is the place to be! Love how the location is close to home, and their malasada's are always made to order. Yes, they are still open during this pandemic and its great how we all can be apart of supporting local businesses. This location is by the food trucks in the Waikele by Old Navy and Safeway. Lots of parking space and plenty of room to social distance lol. The favors are up to par and its so good to eat it fresh! The fillings are very rich and they are very generous when filling the malasada's. Prepare your stomach and your taste buds when come to get your treats. Highly recommend this place to everyone, tourist or not. This place is definitely on people list to eat and try. Leonard's Bakery is also located in their main bakery in town. But if you are around central side, this is a definite place to come and check out! read more

This location was crowded Saturday midday. Lone went by quick, malasadas straight out the fryer and piping hot. We got a six pack of the basics: 4 sugar and 2 cinnamon. The malasadas were delicious the next morning with a cappuccino. read more

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These malasadas came out piping hot yet soft and slightly chewy. The chocolate filling was my favorite.

I love Leonards and although I've left a glowing review for my most frequently visited mobile location in Hawaii Kai, I felt it necessary to give their flagship location some love too, it's a must visit whether you're a local or just traveling through. They have the best malasadas on the island and a variety of them too! My favorite is the custard filled, but there are truly so many options to choose from you might have to come back and try them all! Don't let the lines (that often times wrap around the outside of the building depending on when you go) scare you off. Leonards is truly worth the wait and you will fall in love with their malasadas! read more

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Honestly, this felt overrated to the 5 of us that went. We got a large order for everyone to try all 6 kinds. They weren't bad, but definitely did not knock it out of the park for us. A one time experience to taste all the raves. Swing by and make your own assessment. Leonard's has multiple locations. They clearly are not serving up nasty pastries, it simply wasn't for us. read more

Although, I never got a chance to try anything from Leonard's Bakery I will go ahead and give them 4 stars. I think every Bakery in Hawaii has a signature dessert you will absolutely love. Regardless, I wanted to post some photos to show how long the lines really are at Leonard's. read more

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Have been to the main one in Kapahulu, Jr's when it had a shop space in Waimalu, but for a food truck, gotta give it 5 stars. Saw that it was Malasada Day on the news aka Fat Tuesday. Texted hubs to please pick half a dozen up after his shift. He came home with a loaded familiar pink box. Hey, how come you bought a dozen? He replies, if I gotta stand in line for half an hour I'm not gonna get only 6. Makes sense. Over the years the sugary coating has included cinnamon and the flavored fillings has increased. He bought 6 plain and 6 custard. I asked him if he liked the custard and he said it's okay then in the next breath said there was also haupia and dobash. I have to say, if you haven't had one from there in a while, the warm, soft, sugary original Malasada is still the best to me. How do I know? Cuz I ate 1 of each, then walked back to the kitchen for another original. I know, I know. I'm an oinker... but it was just too delicious. It's the best fresh, eat it while it's still warm and the sugar hasn't melted yet and the shape is still puffy and roundish. Tasted one last week from N's @Z's and just can't compare with the larger, softer, sink your teeth in, get sugar on your lips and smile from Leonard's. Yum! If you can't be at Mardi Gras might as well celebrate with a Malasada. read more

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I wanted to love these malasadas so bad because I've heard great things about them but was left disappointed with underwhelming pastries. We got one of each that was available that night to try everything: the coconut, custard, original, cinnamon and li hing. Li Hing: interesting but def not for us.. Custard: we expected a thicker, eggy custard but it was more runny and very sweet. Coconut: extremely sweet filling, it wasn't for us either Original & Cinnamon: these were our favorites out of all the ones we purchased. I would say the filling is okay if you have a super sweet tooth but there was so much filling it took away the texture and flavor of the actual dough. So the original and cinnamon were tasty, but we were not amazed by it. read more

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Best donut in wakiki even though it's a food truck it was better than the original. The dude in the front was so non chalant almost as if he didn't wanna work here but he gave me my donuts and they were gone in a split. read more

When in Honolulu this place is a must! When planning my itinerary for Hawaii I had looked up some really popular sweet spots and found Leonard's at the top! I made it right around opening (~5:25-5:30AMish) and already saw a few folks fill up the parking lot. Inside is a small and cozy bakery offering Malasadas along with other pastries such as cookies, muffins wraps as well as drinks, tote/insulating bags, as well as other merchandise. I opted for the macadamia nut, dobash, guava, and original Malasadas and none of them disappointed. Each bite was met with a crunch, and the fillings and dough were very flavorful, so much that I went back inside and ordered another few! Around 5:40 there was already a decent line and I am unsure if this is the norm (wouldn't be surprised) or if I went on a particularly busy day of the week. The workers were very accommodating and welcoming, answering questions about their products and warmly greeted me with a smile. I spent every other morning during my stay in Honolulu coming back for more right at opening time and can confidently say, this spot is worth the hype and I would absolutely recommend checking out Leonards! read more

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The food was amazing. The original with no filling was definitely the best though. From the doughnuts to the pricing, everything was amazing but I will add that parking was a bit tricky but worth it once we tasted the food. read more

Best malasadas ever!!! Love the custard filled ones and other goodies they have at the bakery!!

When you're having a sweet tooth. Malasadas definitely hit the spot. Unfortunately no phone order option so you have to wait in line. But it's tolerable and not that much of a wait like the one in town. The malasadas are just as good as the Kapahulu location. I like the original ones and the cream filled ones. They're super filling so I definitely recommend sharing with friends and family. The price isn't too expensive either for the amount you get. The food truck is near Longs side of the mall but more down near the old Sears. Lots of parking and near other food trucks too if you're feeling for some other food. Yum! read more

This review is for the Waikele Truck wagon!!!! Customer service - zero stars Food - 5 stars So I'll give a 3 star The Malasada's are fresh, hot and delicious. Customer service is terrible. No greeting, no thank you, no smile. No nothing. I walked up to the truck, the lady said "what do you want?! Really...that's how you greet people!!! Hell. No!!! I gave her my two fundraiser tickets. She started speaking in a language I wasn't familiar with. I actually thought she was talking to me, because she kept looking at me. Then I realized she wanted me to move out of the way so the next customer can go next. I never got a number. She never told me my number. So I had to keep looking at the window to see if my order was ready. I didn't wait long for the order. Maybe 10 minutes. She grumbled under her breath about something so once again I assumed my order was ready. I walked up and said thank you. She never said anything. I picked my boxes up and said have a great weekend. Still no response. Leonard please teach all your locations about customer service!! This one in particular. The one in town is great! read more

Prefacing this by saying I am not a sweet tooth kinda person so I came into this experience wanting to try it but without much expectation other than a typical donut. I was incredibly WRONG. This location is at a food truck near a shopping center so there is plenty of parking. We got here mid morning and were second in line. We ordered a cinnamon and a li hing malasada and were immediately handed two hot bags. What was inside shocked us. LIGHT. FLUFFY. Not too sweet yet just sweet enough. You could EASILY eat several of these in one sitting. Do not pass up trying these on your visit to Oahu! read more

Yes, the malasadas here are delicious, BUT they must be eaten when they're fresh and hot. We ordered one of each, which in hindsight, probably wasn't a good idea. We only ate 3 when they were fresh and ended up saving the rest for later, and they just didn't taste the same. My favorite ones were definitely the guava and the haupia. The original was very good too! The line does get pretty long so go early! If you're there before 7 AM, there shouldn't be too long of a wait. read more