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    Liliha Bakery

    3.7 (2.4k reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Point donut. On point!
    Ivy C.

    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.

    Menu 1/26
    Katherine A.

    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.

    Locomoco
    David M.

    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.

    Famous grilled butter rolls
    Deborah P.

    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.

    Original cream puff, Poi Donut, and Chocolate Eclair
    Danielle P.

    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

    Very very thin mahi mahi sandwich.
    Fely S.

    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.

    Burnt fried chicken
    Cecille L.

    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.

    Prime rib French dunk
    Hailley O.

    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!

    Loco moco fried rice
    Tiffany H.

    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.

    Pancakes, loco moco, eggs and bacon
    Karmen B.

    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.

    Grilled Butter Rolls
    James K.

    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

    Guava juice
    Ashley F.

    My mom & I have loco moco with fried rice. Service is great! Food is delicious! I would definitely recommend to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner

    butterfish miso. good but soooooo salty. everything on plate
    Karen K.

    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

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    Ask the Community - Liliha Bakery

    How's the chocolate dobash cake? Is it better than the banana Chantilly cake?

    What's the newest update for taking reservations?

    I just tried to make reservations at the Nimitz location, and they do NOT take reservations.

    Do they serve, gluten-free pancakes, waffles, or gluten-free French toast?? also, does the bakery have any gluten-free pastries?

    I've eaten at Liliha Bakery many times and really enjoy their food. However, I've never looked at the menu looking for gluten-free pancakes or pastries. There are many dishes that wouldn't gluten but it's eggs, rice, and meats. All good. Good luck

    Are service animals allowed?

    Yes real service animals are allowed. Be aware that Hawaii has strict laws against those that abuse the law. In other words if anyone other than the owner can pet the dog it's not a real service dog.

    Is there indoor seating?

    Yes

    Is breakfast served all day?

    Yes, you can order breakfast items all day.

    Do you folks make a rainbow cake or confetti type cake for kids?

    Aloha Shanell! We only offer a 7" Round Rainbow Cake. Mahalo!

    Are you guys taking reservations? When I call your number, there is not options for reservations

    Aloha Matthew! We only offer walk-in seating. Mahalo!

    Do you have blueberry cream pie?

    No but blue berries are my favorite beeries

    I live in the mainland, can I order your Red Jelly to ship to my house?

    On their Website, it is not available at the moment; Only local pick-up. I suggest finding Family members or Friends to Mail you a few Jars.

    Does this location serve breakfast all day?

    Yes!!! We usually order breakfast during dinner time.

    Are they reopen now? I stopped by a month ago. All locations are closed. Yes, I drive from Nimitz one to Honolulu one just for Poi donuts. But they were closed due to COVID 19. :(

    Well, the Nimitz Liliha Bakery is going to re-opened this coming Friday -6/5- :)...Also, the Kuakini Liliha Bakery in Kalihi is now open, for take-out only for now, & so is the Bakery side is open :).... hope this helps!

    Do they make kids birthday cake?

    Yes, just have to submit a request ahead of time if not buying something already pre-made which it's nothing "kids" birthday available on my opinion

    Do they take reservations for large parties?

    No, when I had the large crowd. I had to call an hour before just to make sure we have room and for them to ready the tables. Around 40 people

    Do they sell their Jelly? If so, how much and what size is the jar?

    No, not anymore. I just went to purchase a jar and one of the employees says they discontinued selling them since Thanksgiving of last year :(

    Will they ship donuts to the Mainland?

    I actually asked them when I was in Hawaii if they shipped anywhere. They do not ship at all.

    Do you do deliveries or orders in bulk and to be delivered for an event?

    They unfortunately don't do deliveries.. but how great would that be!

    I am looking for a place that is able to cater for my daughters birthday in October. I was wondering if you're able to do "pigs in a blanket" and if you're able to accommodate 75-80 pieces. And prices please?

    Called them and learned that they do not accept catering orders.

    Aloha, i wanted to know whats the current prices on your half sheet cake and your full sheet cake? its about 100 people for graduation party.?

    Please use the link below to take a look at our cake prices. Thank you!… Read more

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    Leonard's Bakery - A dozen goodies

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    4.5(10.3k reviews)
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    Malasadas are popular in Hawaii due to their 19th-century introduction by Portuguese plantation…read morelaborers, becoming a staple treat. These fried, sugar-coated dough balls, often filled with custard or haupia, are beloved for their fluffy texture and association with tradition, especially "Malasada Day" (Fat Tuesday). And Leonard's Bakery malasadas are popular in Hawaii because they are served fresh, hot, and fluffy, establishing the Portuguese doughnut as a staple island treat since 1952. Founder Leonard Rego pioneered commercializing them, creating a cult following for the crisp-on-the-outside, doughy-on-the-inside treats. There's nothing like a nice, hot, and fresh malasada. At $2.20 each, there's just no point resisting. Twinsie "Auntie" Nadine C. dragged me here, told me where to take the Instagram shot, and the correct stance to tear into these pillowy fried dough balls. Yum.

    Coming as we're intrigued looking at how many people we randomly bumped into, carrying their iconic…read morepink boxes. The line in front of the store was always super long but surprisingly moving super swift. The store didn't have sit-down space but a lot of people enjoyed their orders right in front of the store as it's indeed highly recommended to enjoy while warm. Their iconic items were surely the Malasadas, basically fried sugar-coated doughnut, which came in the option of unfilled (default) and filled. We got the ones filled with Chocolate and Macadamia Nut custard. They're lusciously fluffy with just right sweetness for the filling. Worth trying for the experience.

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    Liliha Bakery - Lilikoi Portuguese Malasada.

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    4.3(4.1k reviews)
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    Everything prepared with Love here You can tell that the bakers and cooks enjoy and take pride in…read moretheir work, deliciousness tastes like it Service is genuinely kind; consistently smiling whether from behind the dining counter or wonderful pastries and chantilly cakes or poi donuts Ohh how they are experts at making poi donuts : Liliha Bakery has the most moist tender flavorful POI DONUTS try the poi donut - do-nut eat just one! I dare you to try eat just one! Must have 2? (I confess, I've eaten 3!! Such a warm Ohana feeling when you dine in and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere whether Larger location Pearlcity or their original mostly take out location favorite counter/kitchen service It's like good therapy coming here!

    There's something quietly electric about stepping into Liliha Bakery on Kuakini, It's not just a…read moremeal, it's a front-row seat to a Honolulu classic in motion. Their famous pancakes, fluffy, golden, and just the right kind of indulgent, paired with a hearty omelet that hits that comfort-food sweet spot. The coffee keeps things grounded, rich and reliable. And the service? Warm, attentive, and genuinely local. But the real magic lives in the back. Watching the bakers at work feels like peeking behind the curtain of a show, trays sliding, hands moving with purpose, decades of tradition humming along in real time. It's equal parts diner, bakery, and local legend. You come for the pancakes, but you stay for the rhythm of it all.

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    Kamehameha Bakery - Poi Glazed Malasada - so fresh and yummy!

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    4.4(1.1k reviews)
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    MENU UPDATE- 2026 Customer service is amazing. Very…read morewelcoming and informative with the menu & best items.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "If you DO-NUT know, you can find banana fritters here! You read that right, I…read morecame across n' scored the last banana fritter that KAMEHAMEHA BAKERY in Kalihi had for the day n' also picked up our usual go-to poi malasada, strawberry malasada, orange malasada, n' da kiddies chose a glazed donut, donut twist, n' chocolate covered long John. When you get the last one, it's like the feeling that you won!" SERVICE: fully staffed INTERIOR: when you enter the line forms to the left n' moves across to the right, narrow space, no dine-in just pick up n' go, canned soft drinks n' bottled water are available for purchase that are located in the fridges to the far left. EXTERIOR: next door to Ubae in Kalihi WAIT TIME: right under 10 mins from entering to leaving PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: it's been years since my last visit n' I usually come for the poi malasadas so when I saw that they had one banana fritter, I had to have it! I've only had a banana fritter in Cali so this was a nice surprise. Bc it was banana mixed with apple, it had a hint of banana flavor. Crunchy n' glazed exterior with a very soft n' cinnamon interior. The malasadas are always tasty. Out of the poi, strawberry, n' orange, the orange has the most flavor come through. Ofc my kids highly enjoyed their donuts. Prices are really good on all the items we got ranging between $1.55 - $2.12; we spent right under $12 for everything. Will be back again!

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    Kona Coffee Purveyors - Pineapple & coconut almond croissant with oat latte

    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    3.7 miWaikiki
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    Absolutely worth the hype and the waiting time. If you're visiting on weekday, certainly pre-order…read moreto skip the line as they seemed to be busy at all hours. The line moved relatively quickly even on weekend though, so don't let it hinder you from trying. We got their iconic Black Sesame Kouign Amann and loved it too much. Impeccably flaky and buttery pastry base with flawless caramelized bottom. The black sesame paste also came in just right dose and sweetness. I wasn't a fan of black sesame but I would rave over this pastry!! We did have their Pineapple Almond Croissant, which was decent but if you had to prioritize, doubtlessly go for kouign amann. The Chocolate Chip cookie was okay to skip IMHO. We came back again another day for their pistachio and chocolate ones and they were just as mindblowing! If you loved milk coffee, I would recommend their latte as the cold brew could be tad acidic even with added milk. I got their Cold Brew with soy milk first time then Vanilla Latte the second time, and certainly loved the latter better. They did have some indoor and outdoor sit-down spaces but they're constantly occupied so you might need to wait awhile to get one.

    Kona Coffee Fact: Kona coffee is a premium, high-end Arabica coffee grown exclusively on a small…read more30-mile-long, 2-mile-wide strip of volcanic slopes in the Kona districts of Hawaii's Big Island. Known for its smooth, light, and mildly acidic flavor profile with notes of chocolate and nuts, it is highly prized and regulated by the state to combat food fraud. True Kona coffee is only grown on the slopes of Hualālai and Mauna Loa volcanoes. We had been told to check out Kona Coffee Purveyors at International Marketplace by a good handful of Honolulu friends and I'm glad I heeded their advice. The best coffee on our trip was had here and I wish I had more time to grab another cuppa! I ordered a black sesame latte for myself, shared an affogato, and tried a Konawaena pour over (Kiwae honey, roasted macadamia, and milk chocolate) pourover. The latte was sip after sip of balanced coffee with a hint of black sesame. The pour over is where you truly get the caffeine. As for the affogato, easily the best affogato had on the trip (and I had plenty~). I highly recommend Kona Coffee Purveyors if you're in the Waikiki area. The ambiance is nice and the staff is friendly!

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    The Local General Store - Black sesame mochi danish

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    4.7(159 reviews)
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    I met up with my friend at the Local Heneral for a quick snack. I was pleasantly surprised by the…read moreselection of food and pastries. It's a cute little shop with benches facing the windows to people watch. It was hard to pick one item, but I ended up trying the Char Siu Croissant. I loved the flavors combining the sweet glaze and the savory meat. It's now one of my go-to weekend treats!

    All three parts of this business deserve 5 stars, so I wanted to break it down:…read more Butcher: I've been making an effort to buy more local produce and meat, and this has been such a great spot for it. Every butcher I've interacted with has been patient and genuinely helpful, especially when explaining different cuts of beef. I'm not a fan of cleaning chicken myself, so I really appreciate that they'll remove skin and bones in-house (you still pay for it, and they'll ask if you want to keep the scraps). Another big plus is that the meat is fresh, unlike a few other places I've visited that only carry frozen options. Bakery: I can't come here without grabbing a sweet treat. They offer a mix of sweet and savory pastries, and honestly, I haven't had a bad one yet. I don't have a single favorite because they've all been consistently good. In my opinion, they're best enjoyed the same day. They also offer seasonal and holiday pre-orders. Sandwich of the Day: The premade sandwiches start at 11am and are made with about 90% house-made ingredients, served on their focaccia. As someone who loves a good sandwich, this did not disappoint. There are a few seats inside but I usually take everything to go so I can get my meat into the fridge.

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    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - Pumpkin Crunch

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    4.4(891 reviews)
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    If you're more into lighter Malasada and other sweets, you have to give this place a try. I got to…read moretry their cinnamon Malasada with some pimples on them. It must be from their fryer or something. Nevertheless it was light, fluffy, fresh, warm to my tummy. We also got the hazelnut cake. Cake texture with coconut like flavor (I maybe wrong) with chocolate like hazelnut flavor coating. Also light and good. I saw ice cream too. Gotta try that next time. You can street park or Kaimuki municipal parking across the street.

    Everyone knows to go to Leonard's for freshly made malasadas, and the constant crowds there attest…read moreto their quality and variety (review: https://yelp.to/jaduiZfQRq). However, there are many alternative malasada purveyors throughout Honolulu, so I depended on local vloggers to find the best ones. This one popped up often on YouTube, and as luck would have it, we were dining at The Pig & The Lady on the next block. How calorifically convenient. We took the opportunity to stop by for a pre-dinner snack since they closed at 6PM. It's a cute shop with multiple sweets including quite a selection of housemade ice cream and delectable mouthfuls called Cake Bombs (Photo 10). We decided we would be good and ordered one unfilled Malasada each. Dusted with various sugar flavors, they were just $2.65 a piece. I went for the Coffee, while Jamie chose the daily special, Cinnamon (Photo 6). They were soft and tasty, quite comparable to Leonard's albeit a tad smaller. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing since we had dinner ahead of us. However, we let temptation get the best of us and shared a $5.50 slice of the Ube Haupia Mac Nut Bar, a yummy combination of sweet potato and ube topped with haupia (coconut milk pudding) on a macadamia nut crust (Photo 9). Truth be told, it stole the show from the malasadas. FOOD - 4 stars... the malasadas were good, but that ube dessert was next level AMBIANCE - 4 stars...really a takeout operation with a lot of temptations SERVICE - 4 stars...very calm and orderly TOTAL - 4 stars...yet another spot for sweet Hawaiian decadence RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/U7YPblfoMP

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