If you are looking for a casual dining sit down restaurant, Liliha Bakery is one of the best places to go to. It's the table and space is very spacious that you don't have be afraid of been squished with other people. Besides that, they have a pretty good selection too! Price is reasonable with the portion of the food is serve. Miso Butter Fish 5/5: I will never be tried of eating & ordering the miso butter fish. It's definitely one of the best butter fish in a non-Japanese restaurant. It's buttery, with the perfect level of the miso flavor that's not salty or blend/no miso flavor. The fish it's cooked into perfection that's not overcooked. Although it's pricery compare to other dishes, but it's worth it; especially the butter fish is a pretty big size that comes w/ salad and rice. Grilled Garlic Chicken 4.5/5: The garlic chicken is not the same as a regular garlic chicken that you get from a barbecue restaurant; it doesn't have that barbecue sauce flavor. However, it's still taste pretty good. The garlic flavor is there, but not so strong that over power the taste of the chicken. More importantly, chicken is not overcooked as some restaurants can overcook the chicken. However, it comes w/ gravy on top of the chicken. If you eat it w/ the gravy, you probably will it be able to taste the garlic. Mac Nut Waffard 4.5/5 This is not the regular waffles. This "waffard" it's the Mac nut waffle that comes with their iconic custard, fruits and whipped cream. The waffle is super soft & fluffy with a crispy outside edges. Also, the waffle is not mushy, rather, it has a slightly mochi/chewy texture. The waffle is also not over sweet that actually can be pair with their famous custard fillings. Pancakes 5/5 I normally not a pancake person because I am afraid that it can be over sweet or very bland that has no taste but a flour flavor. But I fall in love with the pancake at first try because it's soooo fluffy and soft! More importantly, it's not sweet that actually can be paired with syrup and butter. However, it's also not bland that can be just eaten by itself without syrup or butter. Hands down on it! Plus, the size of the pancake is actually pretty big. read more

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So so good, Hawaiian classic. It was our first spot as soon as we landed and so glad it was the 1st! Tried the loco moco and portuguese sausage, both were so good and ofc food here is very salty. Service was friendly and great, love the history on the walls of when it first opened. Would also love to try the bakery items but would love to be back!! read more

Short version: couldn't finish my food, mostly due to the flavorless and improperly reheated and prime rib. I ordered a 10oz prime rib and got it within 5 minutes. It was room temperature and very tough even though it was bright pink, the fat was super gristly and hadn't rendered at all, and the meat was so completely flavorless that I was genuinely concerned that it might be a COVID symptom. As a 12-year food service old-head, I can almost guarantee it was just taken from a cooler and microwaved, albeit not nearly long enough. Same for the au jus; it was steaming hot when it came out but room temp within 2-3 minutes, pretty hallmark microwave trait. They also had a crispy bread starter with some sort of bright red syrup in a tiny plastic cup. The bread wasn't bad but the syrup tasted like straight cough syrup. The kitchen timers were also insanely loud. I sat at the counter and they were uncomfortably shrill even to me, I can't imagine what it does to those poor cooks' ears over time. After 3 bites of meat I gave up and just finished the plain microwaved corn and rice before getting the check. The staff was great and I really liked the guava plantation drink I had, but overall it was a really unpleasant way to spend 20 minutes. read more

Liliha Bakery has always been a local favorite and comfort food for locals. Majority for the time I'll order their hamburger steak plate. Always good! Then after your meal check out their bakery for pastries to take out or eat there. Lots of parking and the service is fast. I love to watch the cooks and bakers do their magic. Family atmosphere that welcomes everyone! read more

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Liliha Bakery had always been my goat ngl. I love their poi mochi donuts and their restaurant has great staples done well. The clam chowder was a hidden gem, it was AMAZING! It reminded me of the chowder I had in Seattle, which is high praise. The salmon salad was also amazing, I couldn't stop eating it. The dressing on the salad was a nice sweetness to balance out the salmon. read more

Liliha Bakery - Salmon salad - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were greeted right away by the manager upon checking in. I checked into their kiosk and received a welcome text message. At the end of our lunch, we went to the bakery. I always enjoy browsing through the different types of pastries available. I highly recommend their raspberry jam. It is AMAZING! I always look forward to enjoying the complimentary butter roll and jam when dining in here. To me, It's the star of show. I've gone to Liliha Bakery probably four times now so the verdict is that I definitely love the place, I look forward to my next visit and I'm already dreaming of my next taste of their raspberry jam... read more

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It's been a while, but I picked up a friend at the airport and she took me out to lunch. I've been on the fence about Liliha because the last time I went, the waffle didn't taste the same. I don't know. The waffle has always been my favorite. We just got eggs and portuguese sausage. I did get the kimchi fried rice which was good. Our first table was in direct line with the AC and it was like we were sitting in the wind. When we moved to the counter, the heat from the kitchen was an issue. I don't know. It just seemed like we just needed to eat and jet. Our server was nice. read more

What can't you like? Simple, delicious, ono Hawaiian food with amazing pastries! Get the guava plantation iced tea and if you don't order an entree (ie garlic fried rice, kimchi fried rice, etc.) you DON'T automatically get a butter roll, but you want one. Trust me. Get their jelly to go as well (by the pastries). Kitchen messed up our order. We got kimchi fried rice instead of the garlic but it was quickly fixed! Definitely get SPAM as your meat. It's quintessentially Hawai'i. For dessert, grab a coco puff or chocolate cream puff (or two, or three...) for to-go. Their other desserts are quite as exciting, imo. Overall, I think their breakfast is the best bet and their fried rice is also great. Huge bowls of saimin as well. Where they get iffy is lunch/dinner like fried chicken, prime rib, etc. They do make a good (and HUGE) BLT on a croissant. Can't miss this! In between East and westbound Nimitz next to Tokyo Joe's steakhouse. Parking is around all four sides of the building but can be hard to find a space during busy hours (9-11am). read more

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Stopped here on the way home after. hearing lots of great things. Picked out a few pastries and took them to go. You grab a slip and they call your number, service was very quick for the bakery. I plan to come back to one of the locations for a dining experience. I think my favorites the Guava Cupcake, it was delicious and definitely one of a kind. Definitely recommend for a quick cafe stop, my total was $14 for 4 pastries from the bakery. 10/10 experience read more

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Decided to have my bday dinner at Liliha Bakery on Nimitz tonight since I knew I wanted to pickup a custard pie anyway. It was a good decision. I had the Mushroom Chicken, brown gravy and loads of fresh sliced mushrooms. Very happy with my selection. Hubby had the prime rib, medium rare and it was perfect! Shout out to the delicious potato/Mac salad and of course the jelly and butter rolls. . We were seated on the riser section on top behind the bakery, nice and relaxing. Tables are nicely spaced, clean and not too loud chattering. There are also counter seats like the original bakery in Liliha. Bakery has a good array of pastries with a good supply of their famous Cocoa Puffs. We had an early dinner at 5:45 so there was good enough parking right in front. Parking can get crowded when busy but I think I saw an overflow parking in the shop next door. read more

Liliha Bakery - Mushroom Chicken - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Inconsistent with original Liliha Bakery. Ordered breakfast steak and eggs, medium done with 2 sunnyside eggs. Steak temperature not avaliable in Medium Rare, as per server. Eggs were cooked perfectly. Steak was bland, A1 steaksauce provided. Shortstack pancakes were exactly as made as orginal bakery. Country fried eggs with meat was under par, was not the same recipe as the original liliha bakery, it did not have any tomato, and ratio of green onion, small onion and spinach was not correct. Plantation ice tea was very generic and premade. The ambiance was energized for a late morning breakfast, service was prompt, clean and inviting. Bathroom was clean, ample parking avaliable. Do yourself a favor and frequent only the Orignal Diner. read more

Breakfast is served all day! If you ever want to eat breakfast for dinner, this is the place to go. Service was quick, we were seated immediately, no reservations needed. Parking is limited, but shared with the steak place next door, so if you drive around the lot, something might open up. They do take out too, so easy to get your food to go too. Nice seating area, casual with clean restrooms. Pick up a dessert on the way out of you're too full. Nice portion sizes, you won't be disappointed. Prices average $21/plate. read more

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Yea it's super touristy and commercialized but if you don't have to go out of your way, it's worth trying their malasadas, butter rolls and Dubai cream puffs. The food is way better at Guieb Cafe a mile away, and baked goods - namely malasadas are way better at Leonard's Bakery. read more

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Liliha Bakery is popular, even iconic, among local Hawaiians. I learned of the cafe from my Hawaiian Yelp friends. This Hawaiian owned bakery is awesome with a colorful selection of donuts and pastries that is breathtaking. My daughter says the Coco Puffs are a popular treat that people bring to work to share with coworkers. Coco Puffs are chocolate filled cream puffs topped with a butterscotch cream. Yes, I tried one, and it was sweet and delicious. We had Sunday brunch at the cafe. The place was busy when we arrived and I easily checked in at the self check in stand. We were seated in about ten minutes. The menu is filled with Hawaiian favorites as well as traditional breakfast and lunch items. I was a bit disappointed that there was no kid's menu for my granddaughter. We ended up buying her an adult pancake breakfast, which she only nibbled on. I had the Grilled Shrimp plate. The shrimp were huge and very good, but very difficult to peel. Their shrimp stuck to the shell as I cleaned them. While I liked my meal, I probably wouldn't get it again because of the difficulty peeling the shrimp. Their famous potato Mac salad is very good (a decadent feast of carbs) that I enjoyed. I had the multigrain rice, which was a hearty blend of grains and beans. The side of roasted corn was delicious. My daughter had the Country Omelette with bacon and cheese. She substituted a side salad for toast. She enjoyed her meal. Rhizza, our server, was friendly and attentive. They have clean and modern restrooms and a private parking lot. We picked up assorted baked goods to take home, of course. I don't know how anyone could pass those fabulous pastries. read more

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Great breakfast, the new pork loco moco was great as was the French toast. Bakery section also had some amazing looking sweets. Definitely a popular spot, fills up quick even though there's plenty of seating. read more

Liliha Bakery - Breakfast - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was never a fan of their original location/food. But this place is much better. Don't know if it's just the setting or... Food was delicious. Staff was friendly and courteous. Easy parking in front. read more

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Update on this Liliha location 11-6-25. I decided to come here for a one stop shop breakfast and buying a bday cake. Well got seated right away but now to get serve we had water and menus but the server didn't come till about I would say 20 mins or so.but I must agree like short staff and people don't want to work if it's their 2nd job When the server came brought our famous grilled butter rolls and no where in sight after. When she finally came took our order and we waited another 10 mins or so for our food. We ate and left. So to the bakery now I wanted a dream cake and the counter person said sorry no cakes we have no decorator over here and we waiting for the cakes to come in from another bakery. It's was their main store Kuakini store where they have to get the cakes from. Oh well it is what it is. Well I guess the next time pearl highlands for breakfast or lunch. read more

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I've been to Liliha Bakery a handful of times and it's a great spot for comfort food! During my recent visit, we ordered the prime rib French dunk and the mac nut waffle and chicken karaage. Both dishes were pretty good! The prime rib French dunk came on a nice croissant bread and the meat was tender. The Mac nut waffle was sweet and yummy with tasty fried chicken karaage. We also added on a clam chowder to make it a combo with the sandwich and that was pretty good as well. The prices are a bit high and I do feel like the portions could be a bit bigger. But overall, still a nice place to eat with great food and a lot of options to choose from on the menu! read more

Liliha Bakery - Prime rib French dunk - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Classic Oahu stop! My cousins brought us here several years ago for brunch and their cream puffs, so we had to come back for a late night sweet treat. We got their original cream puffs, poi donut, and chocolate banana cream pie. Their original cream puff comes with the standard vanilla custard filling. Theirs is not super sweet and the puff itself is so airy and light. Very addicting... Their poi donut surprised me and I ended up loving it more than I thought. Poi is a Hawaiian staple -- pounded taro root with a mild sweet flavor. But, the last time I had it, it was pretty tasteless and cold so I wasn't a huge fan. Nevertheless, this bakery did it justice with a mochi texture and yummy vanilla sugary glaze! Wish I bought a dozen of these. Their "chocolate" banana pie entails more of having a chocolate lined crust and then it's just a banana cream pie. It was delightful and had right amount of sweetness / creaminess. The crust was perfectly flaky and yummy. One note I will say is they don't offer slices of their pies and the worker helping us didn't seem pleased that we were ordering? Maybe just a rough day but it was kind of an off putting experience if this was your first time. Still coming back here though! #loveuliliha read more

Liliha Bakery - Original cream puff, Poi Donut, and Chocolate Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The pancakes were good, and the butter rolls were good toasted (not as good straight out of the bag), but the loco moco was burned and the potato mac salad wasn't anything special. It's a diner, so it's fast and affordable. read more

My family and I frequently go to their bakery for their cream puffs and baked goods. This is my first time eating breakfast at this location. I have been to their original location. This one has a lot more seating and is a nice establishment. Unfortunately, do they do not take any reservations. We had a party of 10 but our wait was only 30 minutes which was great. Portion sizes are decent. The food is flavorful and everybody loved what they order. Local moco is always a favorite. We also enjoy their mahi-mahi and their smoked pork belly. read more

Liliha Bakery - Loco moco fried rice - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love this place! Not sure why it's 3.5 stars as I haven't dug through the reviews. Every time I'm here I'm greeted with a smile. The service is great whether sitting at the bar or a table. Not over bearing but will keep my coffee topped off. I love all the different plates I've had here. Today I went with the smoked pork belly and eggs again as it's one of my favorites. It's quiet enough to have a conversation without having to speak up but always semi-full. It's worth a stop...even if it's just for the grilled butter rolls read more

Liliha Bakery - Grilled Butter Rolls - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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First impression, I thought the location was kinda hidden and small. But when you enter inside, it'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. read more

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The food was consistent and okay. And the service was excellent and they waitress who served us very attentive. And you know you can just eat at the restaurant without getting their huge selections of desserts. There were lots of empty tables when we went so it wasn't that long of a wait. It was pretty mellow. read more

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I used to love this place, but the past few times I've stopped by, the food was not up to par. Add that with the high prices, I feel like it's for the tourists now. I ordered the 2 piece fried chicken plate for lunch. They gave me 3 pieces because they said it was small (nice gesture). My fried chicken was over fried until close to burnt. I ate as much as I could on one of the pieces and finished the salad. Not sure if I want to come back for the food, but the bakery items are still good. read more

Liliha Bakery - Burnt fried chicken - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here to dine-in after her initial dinner plans fell through. i think they are known mostly for their bakery but I thought the food here was unexpectedly good! i got the miso butterfish, loco moco, and kimchi fried rice. to my biggest surprise, the kimchi fried rice was delicious. the butter fish was good but a little tooo salty. services was great! absolutely no complaints... aside from the saltiness but I'm sure you can the chef to adjust it in some way or get the sauces on the side read more

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I checked in when I arrived. Then I noticed people arriving after me getting seated. When I asked the clerk if my name was on the waiting list she said it wasn't. I asked how come? What happened. She nonchalantly said she didn't know. So she took my name down but then offered me counter instead of a table. I guess management don't care that their reservation system doesn't work all the time. Probably will never go back to this restaurant ever. read more

First time here and loved our breakfast. They started us with warm butter rolls served with red guava....the red guava was REALLY good on top of the rolls. I ordered the ultimate waffle which came with whip cream, blueberries, strawberries, butter and nuts. Also had a side of the fried potatoes...it was all very good. My friend had the loco moco with white rice and he said it was good, one his favorite. Service was perfect, waiter was very friendly and accommodating. There bakery has an amazing variety of sweets and we decided to get Cocoa Puffs to go...was told by a local that they are delicious and their signature item so had to try (when I'm not stuffed). I am no longer stuffed and tried the Cocoa Puffs....so good! Gotta go back and get the frozen Cocoa Puffs to take home! Lots of locals here so it must be good! Definitely recommend and will definitely return! read more

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Liliha Bakery on Nimitz has always been one of my favorites, but lately the quality has slipped. Toss greens and salad are cheap additions to a plate that should look more appealing, yet the presentation feels rushed. I ordered the clam chowder, and the waitress placed the spoon directly into the soup -- not something I expect from a place with their reputation The fried chicken, which I normally enjoy, came out dark brown, a bit dry, and tasted like the oil wasn't cleaned. And when I ordered the prime rib, the waitress asked if it was takeout while I was already seated in her section Clam chowder: very good Fried chicken: 3/5 Prime rib: 5/5 The bakery area is almost too good to pass up -- coco puffs still hit, and the Dubai-style pastries are a nice treat I still love this establishment, but I hope they tighten up the quality and service again Marie read more

My first meal in Hawaii and my gosh was it one to write home to! I got the mushroom and chicken and a lone waffle on the side. The chicken was smothered in an almost heavily gravy with mushrooms that I couldn't stop thinking about even when I polished the plate off and left no crumbs. Yes, it was that good! The chicken was soft and moist, the gravy paired so well with the mushroom and who doesn't like the chicken and mushroom combo?! It's like eating steak without potatoes on the side! The gravy was nice and thick, but it dripped and oozed like it was sweat on a hot day. Thinking about the dish is making my mouth water. I had to eat it with the rice too! The waffle was nothin short of amazing. The hot syrup and the whipped cream and butter to accompany the breakfast stable. It was crispy yet soft and the syrup was not overwhelming or too sweet. Such a solid first meal n Hawaii! read more

Liliha Bakery - Chicken and mushroom - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Having visited Liliha Bakery numerous times, this was my first experience at the Nimitz location and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Portuguese sausage breakfast, and it was easily the best version I've had during my stay in Hawaii. The sausage had a delicious char-grilled flavor with a subtle sweetness that reminded me of Longanisa. The signature bread rolls served with raspberry jelly were exceptional. Honestly, I could be perfectly satisfied having just those for breakfast; they're that good. I also picked up some of their famous cream puffs to go, along with a container of the Chantilly spread and raspberry jelly, both of which I look forward to enjoying back home on toast or fresh rolls. Service was excellent. Our server went above and beyond, offering helpful tips on how to safely pack and transport the items back to the mainland. Looking forward to returning on my next visit! read more

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We were a party of 7 adults and 3 children, and a baby. We did walk in after 9pm and half of our party weren't present. I told the hostess the rest were coming in 5 minutes. When it was 5 minutes, the lady asked us, are you sure it's 5 minutes, our kitchen last call is at 9:30, so I checked on my family and they arrived shortly after. The staff offered high chairs for two of the kids, so that was nice. We didn't take too long to look over the menu. The server passed us a few times as she serviced her other tables. It was an older lady. She didn't really try to engage in a conversation or asked us how we were doing. Understandable, it's late, end of the day. My husband ordered for me, my order was the FIRST thing she took. He said, can she get the Chicken Teriyaki and then everyone else on our table ordered their food. The rolls came out, and they came in two baskets. The last time I remembered, they used to have little plates for them, but I guess they don't do that anymore. My husband got his food first, he ordered a Mushroom Chicken plate, then my Dad in law got his Roast Pork House Special. Then another order came out, Oxtail Soup and then an Omelette. My family were halfway done with their food, and then the last two orders come around. A Salad with Salmon for my Aunty and mines. The food runner goes, "Beef Teri." My jaw dropped. I said, huh, beef or do you mean chicken? He goes, "beef." Oh my gosh. I told him, I ordered chicken teriyaki. They offer to fix it, but I politely declined. My husband said, by the time it comes out we're all going to be done eating. Mind you, I have my 2 y/o daughter waiting to eat with me, so I take the food. Would you consider this a big deal? To have to eat what you didn't order because you don't want to have to wait for them to fix it? I was upset, but I tried not to show it. I understand it happens. Anyway, my Husband's plate came with Mac salad and he clearly told the server mixed greens. Our server though, didn't make sure that we got our food, nor checked in on us. As we finished up our food, the server comes with containers and placed them on the table, didn't say, do you need these, just assumed we needed them. But yes we did. Lastly, the only time our server apologized was after she dropped the check for my Husband to sign. I don't even remember her saying thank you when she dropped the check the first time. We usually have a great experience here, but I'm sorry, this is the reason for my two stars. read more

Woo! Hawaii 2025! Let's go! First stop had to be Liliha Bakery! Finally got to try the 3 piece fried chicken. These were 3 fatty pieces of chicken. Holy smokes were these huge! Super delicious! 3 pieces I think was a little to much though. I think I would get the 2 piece next time. Got it.with fried rice and Mac salad and corn. So good! The butter roll with the jelly is always so good. Also got some delicious cream puffs and mochi from the bakery. Service - really friendly. We were sat pretty quickly and she definitely took care of us. Parking - pretty decent sized parking lot. Wasn't too hard to find parking. Will I be back? Heck Yeah! Always such good times and good vibes at Liliha Bakery! read more

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The bread they serve you to start is to DIE for! My wife and I devoured it so quick. It comes with a strawberry jam. The bread is so light and buttery and basically melts in your mouth. We ordered more the 2nd time we went but you do have to pay 2.99 for an extra basket. The pancakes are really good and so is the mac waffle. The loco moco was just okay. And the eggs, bacon breakfast was also good but nothing special. We will be back for the bread basket. read more

Liliha Bakery - Pancakes, loco moco, eggs and bacon - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Let me preface this by saying I don't make it a habit of going into restaurants 30 min before closing. But I had to drop something off to their sister restaurant next door. We walk in at 9:30. Wait at the host stand and watch workers look at us and quickly turn to look the other way. This happened with four workers. I walk up to a server putting in and order and say 'table for two please' she looks around and back at another workers and says 'sorry we close at 9:30' to which I quickly say 'I thought you close at 10?' And she goes 'the bakery closes at 10' As we're talking every single worker hurriedly walks away avoiding eye contact. So I said again 'the time on the door says 10pm' her response was 'oh no that's wrong only the bakery is open till 10' Next day I go back at 9pm. First thing I ask the sever 'what time do you close?' Lo and behold '10pm' Again I never make it a habit but we would have been out of there before the other tabes were done eating. Long day at work and I just needed fuel. read more

Liliha bakery on Nimitz isn't that busy compared to their Ala Moana location. It's more quiet, organized and the ambiance is nice Food is exactly the same if not better since they are t so slammed read more

This review is solely for the bakery section. I like Liliha Bakery but my Dad? He loves it! I usually frequent their Liliha location because I used to work down the road from there and preferred that location. This was my first time going to their Nimitz location, thanks to Donna O. We arrived on a weekend afternoon, it was busy in the parking lot! The three of us went to the display case. Plenty of baked goods and sweet treats are out for display. You can find the same stuff as their other locations such as their well-known items and specials. The workers are efficient, just pull a number and they'll call for you. Depending on how many people are working it can be a little wait. My Dad always has to have his Poi Donut and Coco Puff. I bought him those to satisfy his cravings! He loved them and appreciated the consistency in taste compared to other locations. There are plenty of Liliha Bakery's around the island. The one-off Nimitz is a popular one with locals. There's parking in the front and back. Happy to cross another Liliha Bakery off my list! read more

Liliha Bakery - Poi Donut - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Liliha is a diner and bakery known for their cream puffs. For a diner, they surprisingly have seafood too. I shared a plate of their miso butterfish that is so yummy. Diet was out the window with their tasty potato mac salad. It's a whitefish that was flakey and cooked well. I saw a table with lobster tail and steak. I also got to share a loco moco with fried rice. Portions are huge so be hungry or share with a friend. Their dinner rolls were all over their menu and came with almost everything. They were cut, toasted and served with a bright red syrup. Don't forget to get some desserts to go. read more

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Music is waaaay too loud! Lady sweeping while people are eating . I asked to make sure noodles are not over cooked... they were . Maybe they need to be using a different noodle. This one had no texture. Broth was good. Hubby said the hamburger steak was good. He really enjoyed the rolls read more

Liliha Bakery - Hamburger steak - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Liliha Bakery is practically a landmark in Honolulu. Many locals grew up coming here and will speak of it nostalgically. So does it live up to the legend? Well, in some ways, yes. The bakery section is very impressive, both visually and gastronomically. The restaurant is nice overall, but there are winners and losers. Today I am at the Nimitz location, near Montgomery Powersports. The ambiance is very nice; dimly lit, nicely decorated, with reggae and island music playing. I was dining alone, so they sat me at the counter on a chair that probably had some cushion to it in the '70s but has supported too many butts since then. They serve breakfast all day, putting a local spin on comfort foods like loco moco, kimchee fried rice, man nut waffles and lots more. The Mac nut waffle with karaage chicken is excellent. Today I tried the French toast - four big wedges of Hawaiian sweet bread with a generous dollop of whipped butter and a mound of tasty coconut whipped cream. The coffee is where they lose a star. I've honestly had better coffee on an aircraft carrier, where jet fuel in the water gives it that extra kick. Many of there dishes are served with their famous butter rolls. Honestly I don't get the appeal, but people rave about them. Greasy little crescent rolls served with a small plastic cup of, I guess, raspberry syrup? They're okay but don't live up to the hype. I'm sore locals who remember them fondly from childhood will want to meet me in the parking lot after school, but that's my assessment. Overall, Liliha Bakery is a solid choice for breakfast or lunch, but that's mostly due to ambiance and friendly service. read more