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What's your favorite... With Spanish Rolls to Puto they have a lot to choose from and after fasting for my lab work at Clinical Labs right across the street in Kalihi Medical Building which made it just a bit too convenient I just had to give them a visit. The ladies there are very nice but was trying to sell me a lot of items that wasn't displayed in the front area and just stared at every movement I make making the vibe feeling uneasy though with just so much to choose from I just made a quick decision for the Pineapple loaf and Puto I haven't tried the loaf but sounded like a great shareable item while Puto is something that I do love and decided to give them a try...though one thing I didn't like is I didn't know any of the prices so it was all a surprise. Another thing you do need is bring your own bag...they charge for everything a single plain brown paper bag was $0.26 aiiiiii! They do conveniently open early at 4:30a and with a few parking stalls right in front it's a great stop for some local favorite treats at any time of the day. Thank you! read more

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Home of the best spanish rolls but today I was disgusted!!! Took one bite of the first spanish roll and felt a piece of hair! This was from the kalihi location. Tried calling but no answer. Called 5 times. No answer. Seems like it's hard to get in touch of the manager. Hope he sees this review and trains his workers better. read more

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Craig T.

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Update on Nanding's Bakery there original location located on Gulick Ave lower ocean side . Always busy and there's only 4 stalls in front of their store . Some street parking although lots of other businesses in the area so could be a challenge . Their Adobo Manapua is good along with their famous Spanish rolls . FYI you need to eat their Spanish rolls warm and once you get it next day not good lol . Support local read more

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Amazing tasting Spanish rolls, easy parking, great helpful staff!! Great variety of desserts to fulfill everyone sweet tooth!

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I've never stepped foot in a Nanding's Bakery before, but have consumed tons of their Spanish Rolls. It must be their most popular item. Whenever any of my co-workers or friends bring me something from here it's always the Spanish Rolls. I can understand why. Their Spanish Rolls are the best. It's very soft, buttery and a little sweet. I can eat so many of them and I don't even like bread. So if you ever stop by Nanding's make sure you pick up some Spanish Rolls. read more

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Teri C.

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Did you know Nanding's Bakery has the best Custard Pies? So nice & creamy... not heavily eggy. I always get my custard pie cravings filled by Nanding's. Grab yourself one next time you you pickup a box of Spanish Rolls. You're welcome. read more

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Rena T.

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Decent baked goods, but customer service and parking need improvement I stopped by Nanding's in Kalihi around 6:30 AM to grab some baked goods. Parking is a bit of a challenge. There are only four stalls in front, and only three were usable when I arrived. Not ideal if you're in a rush or visiting during peak hours. When I walked in, there was one customer ahead of me placing her order. She mentioned it was her first time there and asked a few questions, but the employee helping her was noticeably rude, rolling her eyes and saying, "Are you done now?" It was uncomfortable to witness. I waited patiently behind the woman, but once she finished, the employee skipped over me and helped a man who had arrived after me. When I finally got to order, her tone was curt: "What do you want?" Not exactly welcoming. As for the baked goods: - Spanish rolls were the standout--fresh, soft, and flavorful. - Arabiki & lupcheong bun was soft but lacked flavor. - Corned beef roll was also pretty bland. Overall, the bread itself is soft and reasonably priced, which is a plus. I'll likely return for the Spanish rolls, but this won't be a regular stop for me. The employee's attitude left a sour taste, and the parking situation makes it more hassle than it's worth. A little more warmth and courtesy would go a long way. read more

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This is the 2nd location I have been to on island. Apparently there are 3 total on Oahu. Customer service is just as good as the one located in Waipahu. Parking is very minimal at this location. I have to say, I'd drive to this location cause there is a bit of a difference between the two locations. I will leave it up to you to figure out the difference. I'd hate to mention what it is, cause I'd hate for them to switch it up. Just know, the difference is beneficial to the consumers. read more

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Wayne I.

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If you're craving Spanish Rolls then there is only one place to get it - Nanding. It comes warm when you order it and that's the best way to eat it. They have other baked goods but don't leave without a dozen Spanish Rolls. Service is friendly. There are only 4 parking stalls and street parking is challenging to find. Signage is poor so it's easy to miss. Nanding is one of those IYKYK type of places and now you know. read more

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Allison C.

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I didn't realize there were so many nanding bakery locations. Not sure how many there are in total but I think we ended up going to 2-3 locations while there cos my son loves the Spanish bread. Make sure to eat it fresh! This location had minimal parking. So my husband stayed in the car while we ran in real quick. read more

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Pabs G.

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I've supported this business for years. But today, 11/17/25 at approximately 4pm, I was not impressed at all. I bought the ube roll, dozen Spanish rolls, and puto with flan. I wanted to share with my friend and asked for a small paper bag. I understand it cost to run a business in today's economy, but to charge 16 cents for a small paper bag is ridiculous!!!! It's about the principle of doing business. Big fail. read more

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Katherine P.

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Hot buttery sweet Spanish Rolls, need I say more! You can never just eat one and you need to eat them hot. They give them to you freshly made so before you start the car and drive I would suggest you get a napkin and grub down. They have other pastries and service is quick just parking is very limited I think I saw 4 spots only. read more

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Alfonso D.

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Best Filipino bread hands down, so good and so hot straight out of the oven make this place your first stop before heading into work . read more

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Erika P.

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Small parking lot up front, very friendly staff, and amazing Spanish rolls. Warm, buttery, and soft. They have other pastries but we came for one thing and one thing only haha. read more

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Liz T.

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Love the sweet rolls. Decent price perfect for family or social gatherings . The Kapahulu location has parking although limited. Street parking available. read more

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Joanne A.

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BEST SPANISH ROLLS ON THE ISLAND! Love their rolls, best time to eat it is when it's freshly made. The workers are really nice too and welcoming when you enter the store. read more

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Abby C.

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I came on a weekend morning and the parking situation was a little tight. This is in the middle of a neighborhood so you have to park near the residential places. The store is pretty small up front so expect to wait very close to other patrons. I ordered the Portuguese sausage bun, half a dozen Spanish bread, Ube rolls, and a Pianomo roll. The Spanish bread was warm, fresh, and delicious. All of the other bread I bought were tasty I wish I ordered more. read more

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Orlando P.

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A cultural gem in Kalihi as evidenced by the constant stream of customers before 7:00 am. This bakery has been here for decades baking the same delicious Filipino bake goods for the community. It's tiny, but, when you step in you enter a different world. Smiling faces of the staff greets you and you feel delighted to know that soon you'll leave with goodies. Tried the two staples of Filipino baked goods and 1 unique pastry: Fresh Pandesal and Butter Roll, and Spanish or Senorita Bread. The pandesal was good a 3/5 and the butter roll a 2/5. The butter roll didn't have the butter throughout the roll. The Spanish bread is very similar to Starbread's (in California 5/5) offering, a 3/5. It was flat and the sugar to butter ratio was too much butter. They were fresh, tasty, warm and filling. The butter was soaking through the paper bags so use caution where you place you baked goodies. Limited Parking is available in front of the bakery. read more

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Sean Y.

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Quick and efficient service! Aunty did a good job with my big order and ensured we had everything! If you've never been here, go early and get them fresh. Can't beat a fresh Spanish roll! read more

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Drizza N.

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Live the Spanish Rolls here. Parking is very limited. They do offer quick service. The rolls are amazing soft and butter with the perfect sweetness. Little shop - old school. They do have cash or card acceptance read more

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Cat W.

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Generally, I love their sweet rolls. Nothing more to say about that! And the service there was excellent. Very attentive, lots of selection. Friendly. I go to parties and events, and Nanding's are always a favorite of potlucks. Their sweet rolls are a classic must. Recommend! read more

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Ed F.

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Spanish rolls, fresh and piping hot straight buttery goodness from the back of the bakery. I've tried a few other spots, but none can compare. Prices haven't changed much over the years, and the quality has always been consistent. This is always one of my have to visit before I leave spots. Mahalo Nandings. I will always be a faithful patron. read more

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Ross T.

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Nanding's Bakery has a lot of other locations and they specialize in Filipino desserts which are very good. We tried other bakery products and love the Spanish rolls. The Kalihi outlet has a small parking lot, but has other location. read more

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Zee A.

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Spanish Rolls! Ube Rolls were ono too! So ono, broke da mouth kine! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! read more

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Vicky L.

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I always forget to take a picture of the Spanish rolls because my family just gets straight into it haha. But ever since I was a child, my dad would bring a box of Spanish rolls home every so often. So delicious, buttery and soft! For every special occasion at home, I'll pick some up to share and it's loved by all. It's a small bakery with 4 parking stalls, but it's never that busy so not too bad. They keep the Spanish rolls in the back, I assume because everyone who comes to this bakery usually comes for them and will ask, and they make a lot. They're 3 for a dollar, at least I think they still are, which I think is worth it. Decent price for yummy rolls. Party favorite!! Must get for potlucks! They also sell other products and soft drinks, but I never pay attention to them. read more

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Real good, tasty, sweet people who work there. Have eaten these at get-togethers, on-the-go, can't go wrong with Nanding's and their sweet bread. So ono! read more

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M J.

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Great bakery for your Filipino pastry fix! Been coming here for pandesal and Spanish rolls since my younger days. Shop is small but perfect for take out pastries. Smells good from all the baked goods and you can smell the fresh pandesal! Service is quick and very transactional as there's no time to chit chat. Too busy for that. One thing I love here that many overlook is their custard pie. it's my fave! Didn't get it when I came by last week but I got some pandesal and Spanish rolls. Great price and value! Can't go wrong here. The pastries are always on point. Parking sucks when it's busy so be prepared to have someone with you who can jump out and order while you wait on the side street in your car. read more

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John T.

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So, imagine this you walk into Nanding's Bakery and the first thing that hits you is the warm comforting scent of freshly baked goods. You spot the Spanish rolls still warm and steaming and you just can't resist. These rolls are soft, sweet, and so buttery. I promise you won't be able to have just one. They're so tasty you'll want to go back for more. So, if you're in the area and you're craving something sweet and delicious make sure to stop by Nanding's Bakery. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Steve

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The paper bag with handle is too small for a box of 4 dozen Spanish rolls. Box has to go in sideways. Be like Kapahulu and buy the bigger bags. read more

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Bought Spanish roll,balintawak and pork guisado siopao (manapua) . Love their Spanish roll , the balintawak kinda okay coz not too sweet compared to valeros but the dough it's kinda hard. The valeros was soft (malambot but matamis nga lang ) This is the 2nd time that I'm disappointed of their pork guisado manapua ,barely has meat on it . I even told the lady who work there about the last time I bought manapua but she just said "ohh maybe the employee are rushing to make that's why " . I still bought coz maybe it got change but still the same . All you can taste is the bread. read more

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Kristin C.

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Yummy Spanish Rolls! I got a box full as a thank you from a special customer. It was fresh and warm, plenty enough to share with the office which everyone loves. The rolls are super buttery and tastes like it has a thin layer of a buttery sugary crumbed filling. It's easy to eat because of its shape like a mini hot dog bun. Guaranty, you can't eat just one! This is ideal to bring to a special friend or client, Nanding's always have these freshly made and always seem to have available. Great for breakfast or for a snack. Thank you Nanding's for making these amazing rolls! read more

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Mabelle T.

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The original spot for Filipino Spanish Rolls. When approaching this bakery, the parking lot at the front has 3 spot so it's very limited. However there's early street parking. This is my ultimate go-to spot for delicious, home baked goodies. Came here to celebrate for New Year's Eve. Tonia and Janet and the New Year's Eve crew were so helpful. The atmosphere reminds me of my childhood visiting the bakeries in the motherland. Plenty of variety of choice and flavors. Excited to come back and recommend this place again! read more

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Jeff L.

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The spanish rolls I'm used to have filling all the way through. This one only had it at the ends. It was still good and reasonably priced.

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Kristelle Joy B.

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I would give this a NO STAR if that ever is an option. This lady employee is very very rude to my mom and her sister (visiting from Vegas). Not a single welcoming voice. Mom just wanted to be nice about how the employee's tone and the employee right away says, "I know, customer always right" very rudely. Not sure if my mom will ever come back to this location, but if she does I hope the employee is nicer. read more

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Denise L.

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I can never say no to some amazing Spanish Rolls from Nanding's! My gosh! Nanding's has been a part of my life since forever. Whether some rolls at a party, some rolls at the office, or just a mid-day snack - Nanding's always comes through. Their Waipahu location is typically my location of choice because of its geographical closeness. Their staff is always extremely friendly and sweet. They have quite a few options for bakery goods too. As for their Spanish Rolls, which are my bakery item of choice from Nanding's, they are absolutely amazing. Guarantee if you bring Spanish Rolls to any function everyone will know exactly what they are. Actually, everyone is able to recognize their boxes the Spanish Rolls come in. I can't count how many times I've seen someone bring the box from Nanding's and everyone already knows what's inside. One of the other best parts about these amazing Spanish Rolls is their price-point. I forgot how much it should be, but every time I go and order I am shocked at the price I'm given. Love it! LOCATION: They are right on the corner of Farrington Hwy and the second shopping center after Leokane St. You'll see them right as you drive in on the right hand side. If you're a tourist - it's definitely worth the drive. read more

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Good ambience and good people customer service, culture excellence recipes,hot pandesal

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Hands down the BEST Spanish rolls on the island. The price is reasonable and the bread is soooo tasty! Parking is horrible theres only 3 parkings in the front so go with someone. That way 1 person runs in and the other can wait in the car, because parking is bad. UNLESS you get lucky and there's parking in the front then. Good for you! Customer service is good. They give you enough time to pick whatever you want. They don't rush you! Their Spanish rolls are sooooo good. Buttery and just baked to perfection. After having Nandings Spanish rolls, I promise, you would hate to eat any other Spanish roll. Ham and cheese is regular. Just a ham and cheese woth bread. But I like it. Its a good snack. read more

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Not sure how I don't have a review for Nandings when it is a staple in my family. We honestly go there for one thing and one thing only...piping hot Spanish rolls!!! They are so addicting! It's sweet and buttery! We always be 2 dozen or more. Yes, it seems like a lot, but it really isn't when you can eat 3-4 in one sitting. They aren't very large. When it gets crowded parking can be tough. There's only 4 stalls in front of their building and some street parking. The inside is literally a case of treats and only enough space for a single file line. They accept credit cards and their pricing is ridiculously cheap. This is a great potluck dish or something to bring into work for the day. read more

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More info about Nanding's Bakery

918 Gulick Ave
Honolulu, HI 96819
Kalihi
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(808) 841-4731
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Hours

What time does Nanding's Bakery open?

Nanding's Bakery opens at 4:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Nanding's Bakery close?

Nanding's Bakery closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 4:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Nanding's Bakery take credit cards?

Yes, Nanding's Bakery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Nanding's Bakery have catering options?

Yes, Nanding's Bakery does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Nanding's Bakery allow dogs?

Yes, Nanding's Bakery allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Nanding's Bakery have bike parking?

No, Nanding's Bakery does not have bike parking.

Does Nanding's Bakery have parking?

Yes, Nanding's Bakery has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

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Specialties

Mostly Filipino baked products like Pan de sal, Spanish Rolls, Hopia, Ensaymada, Empanada, Sylvania, Balintawak, Cheese Mamon, Ube Loaf , Ube cake roll, Pianono Rolls, Siopao Asado and Bola-bola, Corned Beef Roll, Adobo Roll and more . We also sell one of the best local favorites' famous Paul's Custard Pie, Pumpkin Pie and the mixed Custard/Pumpkin Pie. Other kinds of pies like Apple, Pecan and Lemon Meringue can be ordered.

History

Established in 2001.

The owner, Fernando, started baking breads at home during the night and selling them the next morning at the Bus Stops where there's mostly Filipino hotel workers waiting. On the weekends, he goes to Bishop Garden to sell his products. A visit from the Department of Health made him realized the need to find a commercial place for business. At that time, Paul's Bakery was available, so along with three other partners, purchased the place. It was not long after, the three sold their interests on the business, thus Nanding's, from starting as a Partnership, became a Sole Proprietorship.

Meet the Business Owner: Fernando P.

He practically grew in the bakery. His family owned a bakery in the Philippines, where he was trained even at a very young age the nature of hard work. At the age of 24, he started his own bakery with his girlfriend then, now his wife, Carmi. Unfortunately, the place burned down, but thanks to insurance, they were able to replace the bakery. After a few years, they sold the bakery and started another business, a video rental-coverage-editing shop. In 1996, he migrated to Hawaii, where until now, he resides with his wife Carmi and their three children. They were able to put up another bakery in the Waipahu area, a predominantly Filipino/Asian community. Currently, his 24 year old son, Carlo, helps in managing the business.

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Kamehameha Bakery

The poi donuts were amazing! And the apple fritter was huge! There was a long line but it went…read morequickly.

@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

Good things come to those who wait. I only wish there were more people here specifically waiting…read morefor the coffee because it was absolutely delicious! Sadly, it seemed more folks were there for the pastries though. First off, I'm surprised I found such a fabulous cup of coffee in what feels like the epicenter of tourist life on this island. While visiting another island nearly establishment had signage stating they served Kona and/or Hawaiian coffee, but nearly every establishment's coffee was absolutely awful. Seeing the location I fully expected them to phone in the coffee, but it's clear that coffee comes first here, even if many of the guests are trying to get pastries! You'll be shocked by the line, but just know the staff is efficient and it moves fast. They offer a variety of their own locally roasted beans here, with options for batch brew, espresso drinks and even pour overs (impressive considering the volume of customers). The coffees are well described and the baristas have the additional knowledge you may be seeking when you order, and all in all this went as quickly as I could have expected. Truly, the coffee was delightful, and the fact I was drinking a hot drink on an extremely hot day didn't even phase me. I wanted so badly to bring home a bag of each one, but given that everything is more expensive in Hawaii, these were all 4x the price of the specialty coffee I buy on the mainland and I just couldn't make it happen. What will happen is me telling everyone to visit this shop when they're in Hawaii because it is 100% worth it. Won't you consider opening one in Reno NV?

Long line, oven was broken, so only coffee and desserts available…read more Ordered a "Kona" coffee for $5. Quite frankly it's one of the worst cups of coffee I had. Watery, flavorless. This can't be Kona coffee, and if it was, they don't know how to brew it. Terribly horrible, really expensive coffee. Don't bother.

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Epi-Ya Boulangerie & Patisserie

I was introduced to Epi-Ya when a coworker brought in their custard pie. I'm not ashamed to confess…read morethat I ate half of the pie over the course of two days. If it's in the shared fridge, it's fair game. Their custard pie is on the top of my list (followed by the custard pies from Napoleon and then Liliha). A basic staple that they also do a great job on is the bread. I really did not understand the hype of Japanese bread until I tried the bread at Epi-Ya. Their other pastries are just as good. They have a much larger variety than Brug and Okayama Kobo. The space is also larger and brighter than the other places.

Food: tries a few different items and they were all delicious…read more. Butter top bread .. toasted for breakfast with butter and jam was perfect Custard danish: a+ Custard filled pan: b+ : custard was delicious but it was a little too much bread for my taste Service: everyone working is helping Ambiance: amazing little bakery the smells are heavenly

Entrance to Epi-Ya Boulangerie & Patisserie

Butter pastry

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Matcha azuki bread

Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery

Service is good. Recommend you do a phone order. There is a separate line for phone orders so you…read morecan skip standing in the line.

A true staple in the area! Everyone's go to spot for dim sum, and Chinese snacks, manapuas, gau,…read moreJin dui, Jung, and all things delicious. In the heart of Chinatown, right by the old Nam fong. One of my favorites is definitely the Jung. Hard to find delicious traditional sticky rice now and sing cheong Yuen does it best. Of course the manapua gotta highlight too. Run by lovely workers, there's always a line but it moves quick! Stop by the bakery and try out all the goods! Thank you for everything you do for the community!

Sesame crackers, Chinese pretzels, tea cookies and more.

Mochi Siu Mai ($1.50) cross section

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Breakfast of champions! Baked char siu manapua, char siu su, and pork hash

The Local General Store

My friend has me loving these pastries from local general store. I have been horrible with taking…read morepics but got to eat more of their delicious baked goods. Since it was their anniversary on Sunday, also got their celebratory funfetti cupcake which also like their baked goods did not disappoint. The croissant base of many of their pastries is flaky. When fresh it crunches with every bite that you take. This time around we had the cinnamon roll, mango danish which had a chocolate mochi filling, and their char siu bun. It's such a neat take to have char siu in a croissant. We are used to having it in the doughy bao bread but in a croissant, savory with a crunchy outside tastes so much better. I love sweet but this one wasn't overly sweet, who would have thought that mango and chocolate pair so well together. It's the summer months, fresh mango on pastries. It was the perfect ripeness. For the cinnamon roll, you honestly cannot forget get their cinnamon roll...It's flaky and again the frosting is not overly sweet. Can't wait to get another box of their pastries again soon.

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!

Black sesame mochi danish cross section

3 delicious pastries!

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Front entrance

Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

I love Pipeline Bakeshops Malasadas! I have been to several Malasada places in Hawaii but | love…read morethere's the best for the following reasons: 1. the size of the malasadas: some restaurants tend to make their Malasadas smaller and when places do this it ruins the overall texture and quality of it. The bigger the malasadas size the more airy and fluffy and more bread layers that will be inside. 2. their malasadas always taste fresh and the same quality each time. 3. their malasadas don't feel oily or heavy at all Overall I would highly recommend this place for their Malasadas! I'm so happy to have found them. I can back multiple times on my trip. They also have other desserts too that I have yet to try. They have ice cream, cakes, and other desserts Also tip: if you are ordering a malasada also order a coffee or a matcha drink to go with it. The cinnamon sugar from the malasada just matches so perfectly with a drink this restaurant is also a nice place for walking! There's lot of stores and restaurants to walk around! I'm trying to remember but I think there was a book off that was not too far from here! If you either drive or maybe walk. Service: staff was super helpful and friendly while I was there. I was having an issue with my online order because my phone was being glitchy and they were so nice in helping :) Also wanted to note their branding is so cute!! They even sell merch items too

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

Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026

1/2 dozen malasada

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Liliha Bakery

Locally owned & operated

73 years in business

We actually didn't plan to do dinner. I was told by many that the baked goods here were something…read morespecial and worth trying. Knowing me, I was most interested in the dessert, but we ended up dining here on a whim. We had really great service when we dined in. I ordered the oxtail soup because I hadn't had it before, which fulfills my rule of trying new foods when I can. It was tasty, with a unique spice blend reminiscent of other beef soups I've had in the past. However, I was particularly wowed however by the complementary bread and raspberry jam. Call me simple, but the bread was actually the star of the show for me, perfectly soft and buttery. The location in Waikiki is perhaps a clear reminder that it is a tourism city. The atmosphere is that of fine dining. Not a bad place to grab a meal when on vacation in Honolulu.

We visited Liliha Bakery at the International Market Place in Waikīkī yesterday. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious and definitely lived up to the hype! Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the food. Our waitress seemed to be having a rough day. The table behind us had to send food back three different times because they kept receiving the wrong orders, and there was about a 30-minute period where our server completely disappeared. We had to ask another staff member for our check and to-go boxes. She also never came back to check on our table or refill our water. Everyone has off days, so we're hoping that's all it was. We'd definitely come back because the food was so good--we just hope to have a different server next time.

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Ocean Taste

Best stuff i've ever had. Their torched bowls melt in your mouth while exploding with flavor. Could…read morehave this everyday

Best Poke Bowls fresh fish, Smokey flavors, Service and location all perfect I will never want any…read moreother Poke Bowls then this spot Best Poke bowls I ever had in my life!!!

Exterior

Crème Brûlée Salmon Bowl

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Lava Flow Don with Uni

Waiola Shave Ice

Waiola Shave Ice is a classic, must-have for locals and visitors. I always get the Strawberry…read moreCream, but all their flavors are delicious and go great with the wide assortment of toppings that they offer. Some of the most delicious syrups and softest ice on the island. The workers are friendly and fast! Vibe: They have outdoor seating and a little shop full of snacks, merchandise, and trinkets inside. Parking: They have a small parking lot, but parking can be difficult. We usually park on the street.

Really is the best shave ice in Hawaii. The texture of the ice can't be beat and the syrups are not…read moretoo sweet. Prices are also very reasonable. A small cup (perfect size for me) is $4 + toppings. The service is always quick. Parking is difficult though as it's only street parking.