Huge breakfast sandwiches made while you wait. Big enough to share... Wonderful croissants and my favorite is the almond croissant which is amazingly delicious! Will be trying some of their breads soon. read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Melt in your mouth almond croissant. - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

Midnight Bear Breads is delicious. My favorite item from the breakfast menu is the "Turkey Deli Croissant Sandwich." It has a choice of turkey or ham, Kauai lettuce, local tomato, white sweet onion and mayo. My favorite pastry is the Mac nut cinnamon roll. It's sweet, sticky and amazing. My favorite item from the lunch menu is the "Roasted Chicken sandwich." The sandwich has roasted rosemary chicken, roasted onions, tomato, lettuce and pesto mayo on ciabatta bread. I really like the friendly staff and the cute store. Be prepared for a line during lunch because they have a great local following. read more

Incredible avocado toast. The bread was so fresh and delicious. I got it with salmon on top. Iced green tea was good too. Service was friendly and ambiance was giving cute coffee shop vibe. read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Avocado toast with salmon - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

Excellent bakery! Best light and flaky croissants, pastries, and other sweet treats. Try the macadamia nut cinnamon roll or a morning bun or a Hawaiian fruit danish! The Mac nut latte is yummy too! Breads have a nice texture - soft & chewy with just the right crustiness. read more

The macnut cinnamon roll was so soft and delicious. The lilikoi danish was chewy soft and crunchy with every bite. There's a long line at the Saturdays farmers market for it but it goes quick! read more

Picked up a chocolate croissant at one of their stalls at a farmers market--just okay, nothing special. Service was friendly, though there was only one worker, so things moved a bit slowly. The farmers market had a lively atmosphere, but overall, this stall is not a spot I'd go out of my way to return to. read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

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One of the best bakeries in the island for outstanding pastries. We were fortunate to secure all of our favorites in one visit!! Outstanding pastries include the chocolate and caramel Kouign Aman. Exquisite. Anything you choose at midnight bear will be wonderful. I wish they were stateside but it gives us a great reason to return! We tried a lemon danish, everything but the bagel danish filled with cream cheese, everything we tried was perfection. I'm telling you, you can't go wrong with anything from Midnight Bear, they are THAT good. read more

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Oh my god. This bakery is heaven. We love patisseries and this place is the best of everything I have ever tasted. The mango cream cheese and Lilikoi supreme were heaven. If I lived near here I would gain 50 pounds!! read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

Absolutely amazing!! Everything is delicious. We had the cinnamon roll, croissant egg sandwich, BLT sandwich and a Capresse panini not one morsel was left on the plates!! read more

Midnight Bear Breads moved so we had to look up new address as it is a must stop for turkey sandwich. Best homemade bread and great turkey sandwich that is well worth the stop. If you want a good selection get there early as they only bake what they sell in one day. The new place is nice but the old place had a lot of charm. You will be pleased with whatever you order. read more

I came here to order chai latte. I asked if they can use half & half instead of whole milk, I can pay more. They told me they don't have any. Which is weird coffee/bakery shop dont have any. lol and I asked about one of the pastry if they have any more, she told me "no". If they don't have it cool not important. Only rude is that one of the young girl with dark hair roll her eyes. read more

10/30/24 Just wanted to drop by and see what they had left for pastries coz they sell out QUICK. Standing behind a customer who was buying quite a but of pastries along a loaf of French bread, I look to the display case & happily see one last almond croissant. As the customer in front of me starts to leave after paying. I inform the lady that I want the last almond croissant. Not a second later, the lady in front of me looked inside her bag & noticed, "I could've sworn I requested for 3 almond croissants but I only received 2" My heart sank. It's not meant to be, a lot like all the plans that we've made for this trip. In any case, it is what it is, the customer explained that it's for her 90 year old mother--who am I to deprive her of an almond croissant? The lady tending to the shop apologized for the misunderstanding & asked if I would care for a plain or chocolate croissant-- it is slim pickins at this time. I opted for the chocolate & hoped it's just as good. They have a few patrons dining indoors, there's a bench outside to enjoy your treats or simply walk around the shops of Hanapepe. Parking is a bit limited but free. read more

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Made sure to get an early start on a Friday back in June to be able to grab something at Midnight Bear to have something to eat while driving up the Waimea canyon. Easy laid back town. Got there before 8:30am to make sure things didn't run out lol. Wasn't busy, so got to look at all the assortment available and went for croissant, almond croissant, choco croissant. And got the famous mac nut cinnamon roll. Was in and out within 4 mins. Put the box of croissants in the car to check out the bridge across the street, but the bag of the mac nut cinnamon roll was still a bit warm, so decided we should try it while fresh. OMG, wow. May have been the best pastry item I've ever had. Wife who doesn't like cinnamon tasted and kid wanted more as soon as piece was in his mouth. It was a race for the 3 of us to attack and devour the poor roll so quick! Should have gotten 3 of them. Almost went back in, but since we had the croissants and still wanted to eat something else before going up the canyon so resisted. Regretted it as soon as we left the place and never got to go back for it... Later up on top of the canyon, wife enjoyed her croissant and of course kid loved his choco. My almond croissant was not quite my style, the inside had quite a bit of filling which I don't care much for/ Either way, that mac nut cinnamon roll is a MUST! If going for it, plan on NOT sharing, since you'll be left with regrets of not having more of it for yourself. We raved about that cinnamon roll so much to my inlaws who were visiting Kauai in August. Not sure what happened but they said they felt kind of looked down on when they went. I don't remember if they even got to try the cinnamon roll or maybe it ran out when they went, but their reaction was more about the customer service on their visit for some reason. I didn't feel any issues on my visit, but then maybe I am just more focused on my list of missions for the day and the mission here is simple, get the mac nut cinnamon rolls, 1 per person minimum! read more

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Excellent French bakery. The caramel chocolate Kouign Amann and Macadamian nut cinnamon roll stole the show for our large order, but everything was superb. read more

Don't visit Kauai without getting multiple bakery products from Midnight Bear Breads, either from farmers market in the North Shore or their retail store in Hanapepe. Everything we bought, from pastries to loaves to baguettes were top notch. Wish they were located in my hometown. read more

Great breads and pastries served by friendly staff. Love the new location closer to Lihue.

This bakery, nestled in the artsy town of Hanapēpē, has some of the best freshly baked croissants, savory danishes, breads, and much more. My favorites are the almond croissants and the caprese danish. Be sure to come early, or else they may run out of the ones you wanted. The servers are super friendly - greeting everyone with warm smiles. The restaurant has some tables, so you can done in and drink one of their coffees or tea, or order to take out. The prices are a little elevated; however, it is worth it to treat yourself every once in a while. read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Almond croissants - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

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Came here on a random weekday and of course there's a line which is to be expected as they are super popular and even when they go to the farmers market there was also a very long line. There is sometimes street parking and it's free which is very convenient and the front of the building is very unassuming low-key and even more simple and almost rustic when you walk inside as well. The long lines explained itself because as soon as you look at the counter in the shelves with all the baked goods, pastries, and bread, they look incredible and smell fantastic. We ordered one item as we had just eaten breakfast earlier, so this was a snack and each item did not disappoint. We finished both entirely ordered or tried to order another one to go however, they had already sold out during the time that we sat down in the store to eat it. This is a must stop true gem in the neighborhood and if you're lucky enough to have a patience to wait in line find a parking spot and they have your pastry still in stock and not sold out, This is a must visit.!!!! read more

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We pre-ordered the day before on a Friday to pick it up around 1pm the next day. We had high hopes as we've seen it on foodie accounts and everything looked yummy. However, when we got there we ate it as soon as we picked it up and it was cold, kinda stale, and dry. I understand we didn't come when it opened so it wasn't totally fresh, but if they offer to have pick up later in the day, they should figure out a way to keep it as fresh as possible. It seems that it was just sitting in the box from the morning. It wasn't bad, but maybe our expectations were just higher. Our favorite was the Mac nut cinnamon roll, the caramel banana chocolate danish, and the kouign amann. Also, we had 2 orders and they lost the other one or something as they had to just refund us for it. Overall, would come again maybe first thing in the morning to try but definitely disappointed for pre-ordering. read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Lavender lemon morning bun Caramel banana chocolate danish Monkey bread bun Papaya and cream cheese Kouign amann - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

Omg! Fresh baked pastries with a tropical twist. I'm not sure I want to publicly admit this but I've had they're lilikoi danish, banana and nutella danish, mango danish, almond croissant... My toxic trait, eating gluten when I'm not suppose to. I don't have my usual gluten reaction, not sure why? I highly suggest trying one of the ones I've had. So good! read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

I don't think I've ever been to a bakery on Hawaii and now that I've had a lilikoi danish i'm wondering why I waited so long to try this. Absolutely delicious. read more

Went for breakfast and coffee. Food was good and coffee was good, however service was very poor. People ahead of us had their order messed up, so it took a while for us to even order. Then upon placing our order, we sat down and watched as a group that was behind us got all of their food before we got ours. We asked where our food was, and it turns out they lost our food ticket and hadn't even bothered to take note us sitting there waiting for our meal. Very nice little baker and is obviously popular but needs some more organized costumer service. read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Egg and bacon breakfast sandwich. - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

Service was a little slow. We waited about 20min for coffee and a sandwich. The sandwich was amazing but my chai tasted like warm milk. It was a waste of money. read more

Was looking for a place to get drinks. They sell sandwich, coffee, teas and baked goods. Not much bread was left in the afternoon. Croissants tasted good. read more

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Drove here and arrived on a Saturday at 10:30 AM (they're open until 2:00 PM), and all they had to sell in the bakery cases was three loaves of country sourdough, one baguette, and a couple of plain croissants. Not my first time here, so I was surprised and disappointed. I returned at the same time on Wednesday, and they had plenty of everything that they make, so I'm wondering if was that a fluke, or poor management. read more

I love everything they have to offer but my fave is the everything danish!! The prices are high but everything they offer the highest quality! Worth it! read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Veggie sandwich with pesto sauce - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

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Midnight Bear is a true gem! Located in the small town of Hanapepe, they serve up delicious baked goods and cafe drinks. The shop is a cute, relaxed ambiance although it gets busy! I loved everything I've ordered there, but hands down, the almond croissants are the BEST! Other favorite include the Caprese Danish and Everything Danish. This is a must stop any time I'm on Kauai! The staff are very friendly as well! Pro tip, go early or make a phone order! read more

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We stopped here on the way to a hike for a snack and it was great. Not too crowded. We got the iced golden milk, americano, salmon and avocado open faced sandwiches. The salmon was delicious-best salmon. Avocado sandwich could have used a little more seasoning but still good read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Golden milk - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

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Absolutely love this place but pay attention and get there early. They sell out quickly and that's for a reason. Fantastic products, great service, love supporting local small businesses and remember YOU ARE ON ISLAND TIME so chill!. read more

Pesto grilled cheese is so yummy!! Grilled to perfection and made on their house sour dough bread! The turkey croissant was also very tasty and delightful for a quick bite this morning! I ordered the mocha latte which was made with house made mocha syrup! Plenty of seating inside and a few tables and chair outside to enjoy the beautiful weather! Love that this place is organic I Highly recommend for anyone in the area to try out this cafe! Aloha! read more

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We stopped here around 11 am but they were out of their baked goods except for focaccia. We did come late so I'd recommend coming earlier in the day. Herb focaccia - super soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It had a good layer of salt on top. read more

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This cinnamon roll was such a delight. It was soft, crispy on the bottom and perfectly chewy. The bottom had a sticky layer while still maintaining its crunch. It was layered with Mac nuts and topped with cinnnamon. Definitely need a wet wipe after after this one for your sticky fingers! Yum yum yum. read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Macadamia cinnamon roll - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

Ursa's and Ethan and their crew produce the very best baked goods. Fabulous sour dough breads, wonderful croissants and outstanding service, especially if you order ahead read more

What a precious, lovely and delicious piece of paradise. Whoever is baking could hold their head high in Paris or London. The almond croissants are light, fresh, buttery with just the right amount of crisp. The lemon curd danish was outstanding. Whatever coffee they are using is 11 out of 10, smooth, sweet, no bitter notes, very satisfying with the pastries. I haven't written a review in months. Thank you! read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

Amazing food! We had the lox sandwich and avocado sandwich with a papaya cream cheese Danish. The sandwiches were bursting with flavor. The Danish was such a treat. Custimer service was great too. We will definitely be back the next time we're in the area. read more

Now we eat here every week! Careful, Midnight Bear pastries are deliciously addictive! Outstanding service, homey ambiance and comfortable atmosphere. read more

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The food was delicious! We got a grilled cheese for the kids and a pesto grilled cheese for me and I kid you not, it was the best grilled cheese I've ever had in my life. My husband and kids also got a chocolate croissant and devoured it so fast. Highly recommend this place! read more

Stumbled upon this bakery, so glad we did. The best bread I have found so far on all the island. We had sandwiches to take to the beach and they were fabulous fresh veggies the chicken was delicious. Coffee was good too .highly recommend read more

Wow! This little bread shop is so cute! Makes me want to live in Hanapepe and walk to this shop every morning for fresh bread and baked goods. It's simple with great food and coffee. What else do you need?! We made our way here while in search of outpost coffee and were so pleased with what we found! We picked up some freshly roasted outpost coffee beans and cold brew. They have a good selection of baked goods and breakfast options. We got the breakfast sandwich and caprese panini. Both were excellent. The caprese panini had balsamic drizzled over it. It was a little messy to eat, it kind of fell apart as I was eating it, but it was good! I wish we could've taken some pastries with us, but we were about to go on a hike and didn't think they'd do well in the hot car. I'm definitely going to add Midnight Bear Breads to my list to of 'must-do's' in Kauai!! read more

Midnight Bear Breads - Breakfast sandwich and Caprese panini - Bakeries Near Me - Lawai, Hawaii

Allow me to present to you a scientific review of the mind-blowing cinnamon rolls infused with ginger that we encountered at the remarkable establishment known as Midnight Bear Breads in Hanapepe. Upon our arrival, we were immediately captivated by the enticing aroma and visually appealing display of these delectable treats. The combination of cinnamon and ginger was a stroke of genius, resulting in a flavor profile that was nothing short of explosive. The texture of the cinnamon rolls was flawlessly soft and fluffy, exhibiting a perfect balance between lightness and density. The ginger infusion added a delightful zing, enhancing the overall sensory experience and providing a unique twist to the classic cinnamon roll. The craftsmanship and attention to detail displayed by the bakers at Midnight Bear Breads were truly commendable. Each roll was meticulously crafted, showcasing a beautiful swirl of cinnamon and ginger throughout. In the realm of baked goods, these cinnamon rolls with ginger from Midnight Bear Breads undoubtedly reign supreme. The combination of flavors and the expert execution of the baking process make them an absolute must-try for any connoisseur of pastries. If you find yourself in Hanapepe, I implore you to seek out Midnight Bear Breads and indulge in their extraordinary cinnamon rolls with ginger. Prepare to embark on a gustatory journey that will leave you in awe of the culinary wonders that can be achieved through the fusion of science and baking. Bon appétit! Sorry, no picture I gobbled it up it too fast. We tried to come back again today, but they were closed. That was a bummer. read more