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    Liliha Bakery

    4.3 (4.1k reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Yiuing P.

    Good food. Prices are high for what you get. Complimentary sweet bread toast is nice. Loco moco- $17.95 4/5 Rice is nice, brown gravy is from powdered gravy, fresh grilled hamburger- nothing too special but not offensive. 2 eggs as you like it. Alternative fried rice -$18.95 Waffle comes with whipped cream (maybe cool whip) blueberry and strawberry slices. $17.95 Coffee is solid and good prices. $3.95 Service got our orders mixed up but kind and polite.

    Mikey H.

    It's a little different now. I mean, they add a small salad to the breakfast plates. I guess we need a little roughage...LOL! Two eggs scrambled with Spam and rice. Oh and a side of Portugeuse sausage, and a waffle....LOL! These are my go tos! The waffle was good but it didn't taste like before. Auntie couldn't believe I was going to eat this all! But I didn't have breakfast and I wasn't going to have lunch so, yes, all my favorites. A couple came and sat next to me. I wasn't sure if they were in a hurry or was just impatient. But come one people, aunties are working and just relax. Mahalo Liliha! Always love coming to visit!

    Famous
    Bryan G.

    Good old famous bakery restaurant was half filled and pastries fresh. Still miss old favs like jelly roll But times change coco puffs still rule. German chocolate cake.

    Hot Dog Rolls
    Raymond K.

    Yesterday I was surprised with really good news, so although I had been trying to be good diet-wise, I felt like splurging and indulging a bit. This morning I waited outside Liliha Bakery for its 6 am opening, then went in and asked the woman at the counter if there were any custard pies. She said she would ask. When she came back, she said yes, but they were still hot. I told her I would take one, and that I also wanted a few other items. I ordered two each of the Pepperoni Pizza Rolls, the Hot Dog Rolls, and the Poi Mochi Donuts. I want to add that the young lady was really nice, unguarded, which I like. It was easy to talk and joke with her. I took the boxes to the office and had some of everything (I "indulged"). I left the remainder on the break room table without announcing them, as I used to do in the past. This was all comfort food for me this morning. With some help from others, everything was gone by around lunchtime. I didn't explain to anyone why I had brought the treats.

    Sweet rolls with jelly
    Brian I.

    This is always a convenient place to grab a quick bite when running around town. The food is always consistently good with local favorites. I always love the rolls and jelly that comes with your meals. It's also great to grab some cinnamon twist or coco puffs on the way out .

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    Ed U.

    There are five locations in Honolulu, but if you want the true old-school Liliha experience, this is the definitive place to go. Even though there were locations closer to us, Jamie W and I took the local bus, the 13, for well over a half-hour to get to Kalihi where it sits on Kuakini Street. Here it was pretty busy between the bakery and the long diner counter. We were surprised there were no tables and chairs, but we managed to sidle into two open spots in front of the grill. The menu was classic diner fare with the typical Hawaiian signature dishes. But first, we were served their house bread rolls, grilled, soaked in melted butter, and accompanied by a florescent strawberry syrup (Photo 10). They were devoured quickly. For our meal, we succumbed to local favorites. Jamie ordered the $18.95 Mahi Mahi & Eggs, a hearty portion with three grilled filets topped with scrambled eggs with mixed greens and rice (Photo 8). Flattened for easy grilling, the fish was tasty and more tender than we expected. I went even more classic and ordered the $17.95 Loco Moco with Garlic Fried Rice, a large hamburger patty grilled and topped with a runny fried egg. It was laid on top of the rice and drenched in country-style gravy (Photo 9). It worked for me. Our veteran server had an edge, but she eventually warmed up to us. Meanwhile regulars were rotating the counter like clockwork. Our visit wasn't over though. Various YouTube vloggers encouraged a perusal of the bakery, in particular, the $3.19 Coco Puffs, chocolate-filled cream puffs topped with Chantilly frosting. We bought two and added the $3.59 Green Tea version, the $3.19 regular cream puff with powdered sugar, and the $3.19 Chocolate Cream Puff (Photo 7). Hey, we were on vacation. We waked over to Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden and devoured them easily. FOOD - 4.5 stars...the diner fare is satisfying but it's the coco puff that takes it over the top AMBIANCE - 4 stars...classic no-frills grub spot SERVICE - 3.5 stars...a bit surly behind the counter TOTAL - 4.5 stars...I'm cuckoo for coco puffs RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/uYcafC7R5e

    Grilled Corn Bread & Jelly
    Zoe G.

    Loved sitting at the counter for breakfast, the staff were so kind and friendly. We got the macnut waffle and grilled cornbread. I loved both...so much so that I went back a 2nd time just for the corn bread. We also grabbed a box from the bakery with a poi mochi donut hot and fresh. The coco puffs were nice, but nothing mind blowing. Pricing in the bakery and at the counter were quite reasonable!

    Darroll L.

    The Liliha Bakery is consistently delicious. They have a wide variety of items to choose from and everything is appealing to the eyes. You can randomly make a selection and almost guarantee you will enjoy to item picked. We always go for the Mochi Donuts and add some other random selection. Stop by and enjoy!

    Side potatoes
    Jessica P.

    Liliha Bakery is pure nostalgia. Especially this location which is the original. It's a small quaint spot with counter seats. It can get busy but service moves very quickly. Don't forget to try their butter rolls with the radioactive jelly haha. They are very addicting. Fried rice has a good garlic flavor and the banana pancakes lacked the banana flavor but overall we loved it.

    WhenUinDa5-0 B.

    THIS is the OG Liliha Bakery. Never disappoints! The food & service are SPECIAL! Their loco moco is a must.

    Kim S.

    OG bakery & eatery. TIP: Order food ahead of time. Takes FOREVER (30+ mins) even during off peak times (counter not full & no people waiting for a seat). Bakery counter service is brisk. Grilled butter roll with the florescent crack jelly is a nice snack. French donut with chocolate was good. Sesame cookies are crispy & yummy. Chocolate cream puff is my preference because chantilly isn't. Would pass on the Russian tea cookies. Not light & buttery. The blueberry cream cheese cost 2x at the register compared to the sign.

    So many options!
    Brigitte M.

    Accidental drive by was a happy accident. Was getting Neko Koneko when we drove by this packed bakery, with old school diner vibes. We got a few things, including the coco puff, Dubai chocolate puff, malasada and hot dog bun. Would get everything again, minus the hot dog, because it was a tad too literal (a me problem not the bakery's problem), but the breading on everything was amazing and pastries weren't too sweet. Staff were helpful. Would definitely go back.

    Get your gingerbread man from Liliha Bakery.  Merry Christmas!
    Ric C.

    "It's the most wonderful time of the year" Getting goodies at Liliha Bakery is always great- but during the Christmas holidays, it's especially satisfying getting those special treats for Christmas. A classic gingerbread man is always on the list of stuff to get. They always run out so call ahead and reserve if you really want them. The oldest location in Kalihi is always my choice for their baked goods- you can always grab a bite to eat at the classic counter service too. Great service, friendly staff, ono food. Parking!

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    Ask the Community - Liliha Bakery

    What is the food choices n costs @ ur food menu?

    Their menu is available on their website.

    Does Liliha Bakery take orders for Butter rolls, for example...Thanksgiving? We want to avoid the "crowd".

    Aloha! Yes, we do take pre-orders! You can either give us a call at one of our locations or visit us at lilihabakery.com to place an order for tomorrow or any day. Mahalo nui!

    What bakery items are gluten free?and do all their bakeries have GF items?

    Poi mochi donut Yes

    For pastries, doughnuts, etc., how do their prices compare vs. Kamehameha Bakery?

    Kamehameha is much more inexpensive than Liliha. I think Kam has a better glazed donut, and their haupia and poi are unmatched by anyone. The sizes of the pastries are also much bigger than Liliha. I love Liliha but I've been going there for… Read more

    How is liliha bakery custard pies? Is it good?

    I enjoyed the custard pie so much. The pastry dough is flavorful and smooth. The custard is rich and silky. The flavors compliment each other well.

    Is the butter cake and chocolate dobash good? I want to order for a birthday but I wanted to try something different.

    Both good - I personally like the dobash Good luck

    My kid is asking (not surprised lol) but does the loco moco have any veggies/onions (so the burger patty itself)? Thank you!

    The gravy is typically made from mushrooms and onions.

    Do you use fresh strawberries in your strawberry shortcake?

    YEs

    Is the moco loco served during lunch and dinner as well? Or is it only a breakfast item?

    Yes. All day

    How well does frozen coco puffs travel by plane?

    I believe it will do well, but it may not last the temptation of having a few during the flight.

    What location has the shortest bakery line? Or better yet do any locations allow you to order bakery items while at your table for dine in?

    I was able to order from the bakery while dining at their Kalihi location. I was happy they let me because darned if that line didn't go out the door that day.

    Do you have any gluten-free items on your menu?

    Are you talking about the bakery or the diners? Diners have an egg menu and ox-tail soup.

    Breakfast served all day?

    Yes

    Curly noodle Saimin?

    Why don't u call them to find out

    Has anyone tried hand carry to mainland? How did it handle?

    We brought boxes of the poi donut and didn't have any problem ' It's so good reheating by air frying !

    What time do they stop serving waffles/breakfast?

    They serve a full menu all the time I believe.

    Hows the parking and can i have a reservation for 7-8 persons?

    I suggest that you call Ala Moana @ Macy's or the Nimitz location for 7-8 people because the Liliha location has like counter with partitions on it .

    Any bakery goods gluten free mainly asking about mochi donuts?

    Aloha Ana! Unfortunately, we do not carry any gluten-free items. Mahalo for reaching out!

    Any gluten free?

    Yes

    Do you deliver online mother's day orders?

    Aloha Caroline! We only do pick-ups for our orders. Mahalo!

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    First impression, I thought the location was kinda hidden and small. But when you enter inside,…read moreit's actually huge! They have the bakery, sit down restaursnt area, and an open kitchen. We came around 4PM and were surprised it was almost empty (but slowly it did get busier). Our food came with complimentary bread with guava sauce. It was really good! The bread is toasted, crispy, and buttery. Everyone in my party enjoyed it. We did not expect our food items to come in really large portions. I loved the chicken karaage! The batter was light and crispy with great flavors and had a yummy sauce drizzled on top. It also came with a scoop of rice, buttered corn, and Mac salad. Mac salad was delicious! Prime rib sandwich came with salad and au jus sauce and a side of salad. It's good but also very filling. I didn't try the burger or teriyaki chicken but was told both were delicious. After dinner, we ordered a few items from the bakery to eat on the plane. You have to take a number and wait for them to call it. I got 2 kouign Amannn, 2 Dubai coco puff, and half dozen green tea puff. The kouign amann is a circular croissant. I liked that it was soft and flaky and had a sweet, crispy glaze over it. The Dubai coco puff had a strong pistachio crunchy flavor but I thought it was way too sweet for me personally. The Star of the show are the green tea cream puffs! I would come back to just order that! The top filling tasted like a thick creamy brown butter green tea-flavored icing. The filling inside doesn't taste like brown butter and less thick but still really good. Overall, they had really good food and items from the bakery. Highly recommend the infamous green tea cream and chicken karaage dish! Customer service was quick and professional though I felt like our server wasn't that friendly lol. The restaurant was very clean and had plenty of seating.

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    It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

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