If I had to choose, I'm rolling with the original Liliha Street location. Old school vibes, counter seating, and the coco puffs taste even better when you grab 'em from the OG spot. read more

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

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Sitting on the 3rd level of the mall where all of the other restaurants are, Liliha Bakery sells baked goods but is also a restaurant with bar. It excels across all facets of a restaurant with taste, service and overall feel. A solid spot and you can't lose if you come here. Taste: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value for money: 3/5 We had: 1) Loco moco with fried rice: tastes like a good ol' standard loco moco 2) Grilled mahi mahi sandwich: with the type of bun they decided to use here, it was massive! You could still bite into it nicely though given the bread is just puffy. Not bad! 3) fried chicken drumstick: it tastes as you would expect out of a deep fried drumstick Overall not bad! I'd come back. read more

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The experience wasn't as good as I had in the past the pancakes was yummy but the loco moco was missing something today. Even with the added grilled onions. I had to even out Tabasco sauce on it. See my photos read more

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Tourist review with first trip to Hawaii - On our first day in Hawaii, we had to go to Liliha Bakery. This was our favorite food spot during our whole trip. Prices are reasonable, and the food is delicious! We got the country style omelette and the Mac nut Waffard. Both were delicious and would definitely order again. Our order also came with the famous butter roll and jelly. That was so good! I wish we got more rolls! We also picked up some pastries from the bakery side. Highly recommend anyone to stop by! read more

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The hamburger steak is always consistently good any time of the day or night. Portions are good, servers are fast and friendly. read more

Liliha Bakery - Always busy! - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My sister always goes to the Nimitz location, I decided to come here because it's the original. It was a great meal. You can tell this place has been around for a long time. There is no table seating, only counter seating. The bakery area is also a decent Size. Everybody was friendly and helpful. I decided to go with the Portuguese sausage, eggs, and garlic fried rice. The breakfast was a total home run! The eggs were perfectly over easy, the Portuguese sausage was delicious and it wasn't too greasy, and you could definitely taste the garlic in the fried rice. Instead of toast or a biscuit, it came with a wonderfully yeasty roll on the side, which was soft and delicious. The roll also came with an amazingly wonderful raspberry syrup.. Everything was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, I tore into my breakfast so fast, I didn't get a photo. Afterwards, I stopped at the bakery to get a cocoa puff, which my sister recommended, it's basically a chocolate cream puff. It was creamy and delicious. I also decided to try one of the poi donuts. It was another home run. I could taste the Taro, and that kept the doughnut from being overly sweet. I loved both of the treats. Thanks for the great breakfast. I will be back. read more

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I came here just for the Chantilly cream puffs, and they were absolutely worth it. The Chantilly frosting is thick, sweet, and wonderfully rich, which I personally love. The puff itself is a little on the dry side, but the creamy filling completely makes up for it. If you enjoy indulgent desserts, this one is a must-try. read more

Liliha Bakery - Chantilly Puffs - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A good friend who now lives in Oahu kept raving about the food and baked goods were at Liliha. Naturally, we ended up meeting here for bfast during our last trip. Arrived to a packed counter but was offered a seat inside the kitchen. Felt a bit warm and humid and opted to wait for the counter to open up. The entire staff was super friendly and we were seated within a few minutes. The grilled butter rolls were tasty and love how they toast the buns on the griddle. I opted for the garlic fried rice w/ spam which was phenomenal! Only complaint was that the eggs were cooked a bit too long but still had a little bit of runny yolk inside. Wife ordered the denver omelet w/ fried rice which she also enjoyed. Couldn't leave without buying some baked goods and ended up trying their poi mochi donut which had an outstanding mochi texture but thought it lacked poi flavor. However, the cinnamon butter mochi cake was amazing! Was great fresh and even better when warmed in the oven. Next time, I'll turn on the broiler so that the top crisps up a tad bit. Will definitely be back for the bfast items and Aloha service! read more

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So maybe I had my hopes up too high , but this place let me down. Everything was just ok. Bread tasted old and a little stale. Filling didn't pack any flavor. I bought like 8 different baking good and the banana bread but just did hit home. Service was ok, they didn't seem happy to serve, maybe they were just busy. It looked good but fast just didn't make. Made me sad as I see this place as I drive home and it has always looked so good. read more

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Went on Sunday morning, and it was pretty busy. No place for sit down but decided to get pastries instead. The ladies working were also super sweet and helpful The pastries had a huge variety. I got the ham and cheese croissant, almond croissant, chocolate croissant; and a matcha coco puff. I loved the coco puffs. So buttery and delicious. All the pastries were amazing. I would go to Liliha next time I'm craving any sweets. So good! read more

Liliha Bakery - Chocolate croissant, ham and cheese croissant, almond croissant, coco puff (matcha) - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The loco moco was amazing, it was everything I had hoped a loco moco would taste like! Definitely gotta get it with garlic fried rice. The fried chicken was made with love, it's like they had gave every piece of chicken a massage before they put them in the fryer. The Hawaiian bread was buttery and soft. The service was like family! I recommend this spot for any visitors to try! 10/10 shakas read more

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We had breakfast at this bakery. Absolutely delicious eggs Benedict & I had macadamia waffend. Everything was just perfect. The service was superior & attentive. The place was meticulously clean & neat. We enjoyed the music & the place was just beautiful. Will definitely come back. read more

The original Liliha Bakery on the corner of Kuakini and Liliha. Home of the famous Cocoa Puffs. A delicious slightly larger than bite size cream puff topped with luscious Chantilly. They also have updated variations served with Macha and Chocolate. A hidden gem is their Cream Horn. Puff pastry shaped like a cone filled with custard and topped with powdered sugar. Awesome . Countertop dining, take out available for hot entrees. Service is friendly and accommodating. Parking available in a private parking lot and on the street. read more

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

A friend recommended that we should try Liliha Bakery for breakfast and we stopped by the last morning we were in Honolulu. It is located on the third floor of the International Marketplace and we were pleasantly surprised to find that there was no wait for seating when there were lines out the door for places on the ground level (arrived around 7am on a weekday). I opted for the smoked pork and eggs and added a scoop of rice. My husband got the Ultimate Berries & Nuts with a short stack pancake. The smoked pork was quite smokey and it was a perfect complement to the over medium eggs and rice. I appreciated the small salad too. The pancakes were giant and we could have honestly just shared the plate of pancakes. They were soft and fluffy and tasty. Liliha Bakery is a great option for breakfast and then have a giant variety of pastries in the case in the front. As it is in a bit of a touristy area, the prices are a bit high. Even so, I believe Liliha is a good option for breakfast when you are in the Waikiki area. read more

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The bakery has a parking lot. It wasn't too hard to find parking. They have a little dining area to eat but not too big and it looked like most people took their baked goods to go. We tried the poi donut, coco puff, macadamia malasadas and haupia malasadas. Got the coco puff out of a rec from a friend but maybe they hyped it up too much. It was very cold, I thought OK. I did like the chewy poi donut. The fillings for the malasadas were good. I assumed they would be hot tho but they were not. Staff was pleasant. read more

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The original Liliha Bakery and old school counter seating . My friend decided to treat lunch today so cannot refuse free lunch . I ordered their loco Moco 1 large fresh hamburger patty grilled along with 2 easy over eggs and all gravy over a bed of rice . We sat on the counter of course and you can see them preparing your food right in front of your eyes . Service was fast and friendly they print your bill before they ask if anything else is needed Lol . I guess they need to get you in and out quickly because of limited seating . read more

Overrated!! At first glance when entering the restaurant I was overwhelmed with the desserts. I was ready to purchase a variety of pastries. They all looked so delicious! But the service craved my appetite. I wanted to learn more about the desserts so I would know which ones I wanted to buy. But the employee gave me the impression that I was wasting her time. She was hesitant about giving me a description of the pastries. I realize I wasn't at a museum but I want to know which would satisfy my taste buds. After all these pastries aren't cheap. Not to mention I would have been ok (maybe) had she handed me the dessert menu then sent me about my way. This employee eventually ignored me by rushing over to greet the next customer. I brushed it off and moved on to the dining area for lunch. I ordered the hamburger steak and upgraded to fried rice. Not sure how to describe the rice but it was not tasty at all. The steak burger was ok. I had also ordered some sort of popular fruity beverage and asked that my glasses be filled with ice. The waitress insisted that I not get much ice because they don't serve refills. So instead i asked nicely for a side of ice. Had to ask twice. After all was said and done I excused myself leaving a plate of food and drink. Nothing about my visit at this restaurant went well. Then as we were leaving my cousin stopped to buy dessert. A different employee accosted me and was polite. Even asked if I had questions. You might call me stubborn but the first employee had already ruined it for me. I left this establishment without buying any pastries and honestly I would have liked a refund for my lunch. Over all it was the service and reason I rated this location one star. read more

I called a few places for half sheet cake prices and thought Liliha Bakery was the best choice for what I was looking for. There were places that you could only choose their decorations OR the price of their cake and decoration were sooooo outrageous, equivalent to one and a half times more than Liliha Bakery...yikes! I dropped by to order a half sheet Chantilly with Banana Cake and asked if I could speak to the decorator. I knew what I wanted but didn't know what colors should be used for the words. Venus who was the decorator came out where I described to her what I wanted. This was for a baby shower for twins...a boy and girl. I wanted the "Boy" to be blue and the "Girl" to be pink but wasn't sure on what color should be used for the rest of the words. She said she could combine the pink and blue together...wow, never thought to ask that! I emailed her a couple of pictures with the characters/border. She took the time to looked at it, had other suggestions regarding the border and words. Whenever in this situation, I always feel like I'm a bother and want to rush so I don't take too much of their time but Venus made me feel like my cake order was important. Thumbs up to her customer service! After I paid for the cake, we ate lunch at the counter. My husband who always orders the Grilled Mahi Mahi & Grilled Chicken from the "Daily Specials Combo" menu that is offered only at this location decides to try the Grilled Mahi Mahi & Hamburger Steak. That sounded good so I ordered the same. The Mahi Mahi was good as usual with a generous portion. As for the Hamburger Steak, both my husband and I thought it was burnt and dry. We didn't care for it so we'll stick to the Grilled Mahi Mahi & Grilled Chicken. When my daughter picked up the cake, she texted me a picture of it. OMG! Venus, you're awesome! The cake and the color of the words were sooooooo nice! Stitch and Angel were done so well! Thank you, Venus! Wanted to mention...found out a friend picked up a quarter sheet Chantilly with Chocolate Cake a week after. Not sure if Venus did it but my friend was really happy with it. She gave me a few pieces of her cake and I liked the chocolate cake better...my husband still liked the banana cake better. Both are good! As far as prices, her quarter sheet was slightly less than half of what I paid for a half sheet so I'm assuming it's because of the "banana cake" versus "chocolate cake". I know we will always order our cakes from Liliha Bakery! FYI: I checked out YouTube to find out how to cut the cake where I wouldn't mess up the frosting. Found one where they used dental floss. I tried it but it was too hard cutting through the frosting. If you take the cake right out of the refrigerator, the frosting is firm so using a knife will cut through nicely. If the cake was out for a while, the frosting will be soft so the dental floss would work but check YouTube first because there are steps on what to do. Workers on the bakery side and the food counter side are always nice! Parking is limited but opens up when people are there only to pick up pastries. read more

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Liliha Bakery - Honolulu We had such a great experience at Liliha Bakery. From the moment we sat down, Virginia H. took amazing care of us. She was warm, attentive, and made the whole meal even better. The banana pancakes were hands down the best we've ever had. They were incredibly flavorful, with puréed bananas mixed right into the batter so every bite was rich and naturally sweet. You can tell they don't cut corners here. The omelets were just as impressive. They were made with real eggs, not the carton kind, and you could absolutely taste the difference. Fluffy, fresh, and cooked perfectly. And the bakery itself is a dream. So many fresh, delicious options lined the cases, it was hard to choose. Everything looked beautifully made and tempting. We'll definitely be back. Between the quality of the food, the variety in the bakery, and the excellent service from Virginia H., this spot is a must when in Honolulu. read more

Liliha bakery is a staple, and you can't go wrong with this location. The seating is limited here as there is only counter service, but the food comes out pretty quick. We loved everything but didn't care much for the beef stew. The BLT was huge! They know how to make a good sandwich. I also like to get the waffles here. I noticed this location doesn't offer the miso butterfish, so you have to go to Ala Moana, Nimitz or Pearl Highlands for their extended menu. Just the regular classics here. read more

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It felt like an old school diner. This place is popular with the locals and there weren't many tourists at this establishment. As you walk in, there is a large counter with stools to the right. Simply find an available seat and wait for one of the staff to take your order. I had the country style omelet which is one of their best sellers. It's scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes and your choice of meat (I chose the Portuguese sausage). I paid extra for cheese and fried potatoes. It was good, but very greasy. I ate it all because I just finished hiking Diamond Head and was very hungry. The butter rolls were excellent- soft and pillowy on the inside and nicely toasted on the outside. Service at the main food counter wasn't rude, but not friendly either. I wasn't greeted with a hello and was asked if I had already ordered. They also did not provide me water and I had to ask for it a little later. The male customer to the left of me received water without asking and got his food first and ordered more than me. The male customer to the right of me also received water upon sitting and got more servings of butter rolls. To the left is the bakery. I ordered two cream puffs to go - one with plain cream and the other with matcha filling. There was too much filling and the pastries did not taste fresh. The staff at the bakery counter was much more pleasant, friendlier and appreciative. read more

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We left the Waikīkī area to eat at this location. Easier parking for sure. There's only counter seating but inside the kitchen, they have a few tables that looks like some of the regulars get the option to use. Very good service and tasty food on the breakfast menu. The bakery is a whole other beast! The selections are plentiful and decisions are hard to make because everything looks amazing! We'll just have to come back and try more. read more

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Pro tip. Pancake pricing can be deceiving. Price goes down the more you order by a lot - with the difference between 2 and 3 cakes being just a buck. However pancake size goes down the more you order. Single pancake is a little smaller than the plate read more

Liliha Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Stopped in to pick up a few sweet treats and loved them! They have a fantastic array of baked goods, from your standard donuts and muffins to croissants and danishes. However, some unique options I recommend trying are the mochi donuts and my personal favorite, the coco puff. It's a puffed pastry with cold chocolate cream in the middle and your choice of topping ex coconut, green tea, etc. While I didn't take advantage of the diner side, there is a counter where you can sit and eat a regular meal. There's plenty of parking outside as well. read more

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Great service and delicious food! We had the short stack of pancakes, kim chee fried rice with eggs and Portuguese sausage, spam and rice, and eggs Benedict. We really enjoyed everything and our server was super professional, helpful, and thoughtful. Cannot wait to come back someday! read more

This stuff is good. Nice local joint. Very large portions. We got mix of breakfast and dinner items. Family really liked the locomoco

The cream team The bakery is on one side and the cafe is on the right side. I only came for the sweets. Lilikoi masalada was good. Poi mochi donut was not bad, very light in flavor and will probably not get again. The stars of the show were the cream puffs. Original, matcha, and coco puffs were all delicious. The dollops on top of the puffs almost have like a butterscotch flavor, very interesting! Restroom is outside by parking and codes are needed. read more

Liliha Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The pastries were amazing....got a box of mixed pastries.the service was excellent and fast and most of all friendly. Typical bakery, diner atmosphere. Parking lot was full as was the counter and the sitting in the bakery. read more

Liliha Bakery - Butter rolls, chocolate chip scones, cinnamon roll, azuki turnover, ensamada and butter horn. - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here for breakfast and it gave me the much needed old school Hawaii sentimental vibe that I crave whenever I visit the island. They're always busy but it's soooooo worth the wait. My favorite spot to eat is in one of the kitchen booths because you get to see the inside of the bakery in action. If you come with a small group and have the time to wait for a slot to open, I definitely recommend the wait. Service is phenomenal and food is excellent. read more

Never again. I had the Teri Chicken plate. The chicken was overcooked and dry. I think they just microwaved it and put teri sauce over it. The rice was mushy too. The food there went very downhill. The cook there should be fired! read more

This was our last meal before flying home, and it was a solid way to end the trip. This location is a small diner with counter seating only and was pretty full when we arrived, but we were able to grab two seats. The ladies working the counter were friendly, efficient, and quick to take our drink orders. We ordered the saimin with teri chicken, grilled butter toast with that iconic bright red jelly, two eggs sunny side up, and half a papaya. The food came out fast and was genuinely delicious -- simple, comforting, and exactly what we were craving. I'll admit, I had a moment of surprise watching some of the food prep. I naïvely assumed everything was made to order, so seeing the saimin (along with curry and stew) portioned into microwave bowls and heated was unexpected. That said, I also watched the short-order cooks actively making pancakes, cooking bacon and eggs, grilling teriyaki chicken, buttering rolls, and preparing loco moco patties. It's clearly a mix of prep styles to keep things moving. End of the day -- no complaints. Everything tasted good and met expectations. This location also carries frozen coco puffs, which I desperately wished I had room in my carry-on to take home. Comfort food, quick service, and a happy belly -- a fitting and satisfying way to wrap up our trip. read more

I LOVE Liliha. I normally try to go to different places every time I'm back in Hawaii but Liliha is always a must every time. Their Puffs and Chantilly cream are phenomenal. Puffs: 10/10. Soft, amazing, would get it many times over. I'm sad it's not easy to bring back to the mainland Mochi donut: 7/10. Good but nothing memorable Chantilly cake: 6/10. I didn't love the Chantilly cake which is what they're popular for but that's because I don't like chocolate that much. I should have tried the banana Chantilly cupcake, which I will next time. read more

Liliha Bakery - Mochi donut and puffs - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here for the loco moco fix for takeout, but left with a box of coco puffs, a poi mochi donut and an azuki turnover. The loco moco with garlic fried rice and the definitely did not disappoint, but I think I expected more from the pastries. The butter roll that came with the loco moco was bomb! Really great service from the staff even though I wasn't dining in. I wish I had the time to stick around to eat at the counter. I love the old school diner vibe. I'd for sure come back for the loco moco! read more

Liliha Bakery - Cream puff assortment - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had 3 different varieties of their cream puffs - matcha, coco, and normal custard. All tasty, cool, and fresh, even while ordering in the evening. The 3 of us going all had different favorites, so order your preference of flavors when it comes to choosing between the cream puff types. Pretty quick and attentive service when we ordered in person, only a couple people in line ahead of us. We asked the staff about their malasadas, which they said sell out quickly when they open up in the morning (6am or so); will have to try to venture out early and try to get some! There's also a diner area that has a full menu of what appeared to be breakfast-type meals; long bar seating only. read more

Things we ate here: OG Loco Moco + Corned Beef - delicious, and was much better than the ones I've had in the US mainland...I did not expect there to be a difference but it was evident Green onion bread- delicious, and I preferred this one over the ones they have in various Chinese bakeries Mochi donut - delicious, far superior to places like Mochinut Mochi bites - delicious Lilikoi malasada- delicious and much better than Leonard's, Ube bread - tastes like a regular dinner roll I think almost everything here was worth the try, besides the ube bread. Anyways, highly recommended. Only issue is that, it's almost always packed and it doesn't have many diner seats. Go earlier in the morning and you might be able to sit in the diner. read more

The food is good, though the small space means limited seating and it can be hard to get a table. free parking and easy in and out location read more

I haven't been back in over 12 years. I liked the old school diner better, instead of the modern upscale look. Regardless, we had a great breakfast with the butter rolls as part of our meal. We also ordered two Chantilly cakes frozen to take back to the main land. This is a local hawaiian thing -- special yellow frosting with all sorts of yummy goodness that is layered throughout chocolate chiffon like cake. This is a local favorite. read more

By far the best diner in Honolulu the food here is amazing. I've been coming here for quite some time and every time we land in Hawaii we always come here. The portions are big and the prices are perfect and the taste is on point. Make sure you get the loco Moco and make sure you get some of that bread with that strawberry jelly. Trust me you won't be disappointed. read more

Liliha Bakery - Bread with jelly - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was delicious, service was wonderful and I loved the old-timey diner atmosphere! It was the perfect way to end our trip. We also walked along the bakery cases and everything looked absolutely gorgeous. read more

Liliha Bakery - Two Eggs with Portuguese Sausage and Guava Juice - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My go to has been the Loco Moco, as I enjoy the char broil on the hamburger meat on their flame grill. The hamburger meat tasted different as if it is not 100% beef. Looking closely I could see a finer texture in the meat similar to meatloaf. It was a disappointment. Do I need to ask if the meat is 100% beef now? read more

Liliha Bakery - Loco Moco and side of pancake - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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