The cakes here are light and fluffy We always get our…read morebirthday cakes from here! They have great small single serving sizes as well for a nice dessert And I love their coffee jelly / plantation tea jelly drinks Service is usually great just one time they forgot to write happy birthday and wrapped the cake so quick.. Ambiance is nice clean and tidy

La Palme D'Or patisserie is located on the Macys end of Ala Moana mall next to a barbershop. The…read morestore is quite small and got packed with people as we were in there. They have beautiful displays of fancy desserts and on shelves cookies and Madeleines. I picked a few fruity desserts to try macarons, lemon tart, mango pudding, tropical fromage. I wanted to get their fruit tart but the fruit on top looked dry and not as pretty and glossy. My favorite was the tropical fromage which was light and airy with a really nice fruit flavor. The mango panna cotta was my second favorite which included the mango bits on top - a nice touch - and the cream nice and rich. Lemon tart had an odd taste to it. Should have went with the mush peach tart that didn't look as appetizing but probably better. The macarons were my least favorite especially the yuzu and passion fruit flavors that didn't taste anything like those fruits. For $2.50 I wish they were better and not as dry. I am glad I tried them but the prices were a bit much for me.

My original Lady M review is in Waikiki Tea because they are located inside. When you walk by on…read moreBeach Walk, you'll see a board saying Lady M with photos of their famous crepe cakes. The awning above will say Waikiki Tea. It's immediately after an open parking lot if you're walking or driving down the one way street. I'm not sure if you can park in there or not but I found loading zone parking so I parked there and walked over. When you enter, you'll see some indoor seating, the coffee prep area and a display case of some of their cakes. It's a cozy spot but clean and white. My most recent visit was to pick up a birthday cake for a friend. He's been talking about it so I figured it would be something nice to surprise him with. Hopefully he enjoys the surprise and is able to share the cake with all his loved ones. Due to the holidays, Lady M is busy and sells out so preordering is best. I was just extremely lucky they had a Signature cake available the day I called. The person on the phone took down my info and asked what time I was going to pick up the cake then put it on the side for me. Unfortunately, they don't hand write Happy Birthday on the cake but they did provide me a complimentary Happy Birthday cake topper which was nice. Overall great cake option for any occasion.

Lady M on Beach Walk in Waikiki! What a gem!!! It's a small cake boutique next to towering hotels…read moreso it can be said missed. It doesn't look much from the outside. They have 3 free parking stalls. You can also find street parking either on Beach Walk or Saratoga Road. I walked in and was greeted with a friendly smile. His name is Kevin. You will also see a wide selection of Royce Chocolates display on the right side of the wall and in front of you the glass display of the world's famous Mille Crêpes. Kevin helped us decide on our black box Royce Chocolates. It's a little pricey but the black quality of the chocolate is divinely melt in your mouth full of rich, creamy goodness and delicious chocolate!!! Royce' is famous for the Nama chocolates all the way from Japan. But guess what?! You don't need to fly to Japan to get your hands on them! Just drive yourself to Beach Walk in Waikiki and I guarantee you'll thank me for it!! Yup, you will! ;) We also picked up a few flavors of the Lady M Mille Crêpes. We got Amedei Chocolate, Pistachio, Chestnut and Tiramisu. Each layers of the cake is made with perfection!!! I paired mine with an ice caramel macchiato. It would probably taste better with a hot caramel macchiato but it was a little sunny so I opted for the ice drink. The coffee is also sooo good!!! It almost remind me of the coffee I had in France! I thought I'd never find a better caramel macchiato here in Honolulu than Starbucks! I was completely wrong! Kevin, thank you so much for making my first visit so memorable! You were kind with a friendly smile and lots of aloha!!! Come visit Lady M! Whether you come in for their world's famous Mille Crêpes, Royce' chocolates or meet Kevin, I know you'll love this place! Thank you for reading my review. Have a great week!!!

Kulu Kulu is a small bakery located on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. I noticed it…read morewhen I was eating malasadas one morning and saw a small girl carrying around the cutest slice of rainbow cake. I was too full at the moment to order more food, but I returned on my last evening in Oahu to order a slice of rainbow cake for myself. It was somewhat early in the evening -- probably around 6PM or so -- so the Royal Hawaiian Center food court was getting a little busy but there were still empty tables around. The bakery itself had a few people in line so I perused the display case for other desserts. They had quite a few interesting ones: lilikoi basque cheesecake, Diamond Head puff custard, ube cake. Unfortunately, my appetite is much smaller than it once was, but the cakes looked delicious and the people in front of me all ordered their cakes ahead of time, so they are quite in demand! The cashier took my order quickly and I was able to get a slice of rainbow cake, which had fluffy cream and moist layers of colorful cake. The flavor reminded me of fruity pebbles, but without being overly sweet the way children's cereal used to be. I really liked eating it because it didn't make me feel guilty eating a dessert. I hope I can return to Kulu Kulu sometime and try their other desserts a well!

We had a strawberry shortcake here! It was a really nice dessert to round out the night. Each cake…read moreslice had cute decorations, and thick strawberry slices in between the cake layers. Pretty standard strawberry shortcake but still, very pleasant.

Such a gorgeous gorgeous cafe!!…read more Side note: It is two businesses in one shop. Cafe Lapin and CakeM. The drinks were not only good but look beautiful too! The fruit tart I had was not too sweet either which is perfect! Plenty of fruits, cream, and tart pastry ratio. 10/10 spectacular! The vibes here were also so calming. Great place to study or just chat with friends. There's a few seatings indoor but a lot more outside.

Small, cute bake shop located on the 3rd floor of the 808 center on Sheridan Street. We decided to…read morecheck it out after lunch and reading some reviews. Restrooms are located outside and you need a code. There is valet parking, or you can attempt street or walmart if you are daring. We ordered a mini strawberry cake and a slice of chocolate cake, along with a tiramisu cup. Total for 3 desserts $28 and change. They may look small, but they are filling and not too sweet. Strawberry: excellent light fluffy sponge, sweet strawberries, and whipped cream 10/10 Tiramisu: chocolate forward, wish there was more coffee flavoring, sponge on the bottom was super saturated, and a little gritty. 5/10 Chocolate cake: Beautiful, fluffy looking but actually dense sponge. Good chocolate flavor, not too sweet. 4/10 The woman working was nice, the young man with her, not so much.

If you don't like this place then you're crazy and you need to see a psychiatrist. It's awesome…read more Excellent excellent I love the people who work there and I love the food they make. Try the local flavors.

This is the best turkey plate I ate so far from a restaurant! It brings back my childhood memories…read moreand reminds me of thanksgiving with my grandma! The turkey plate is not an everyday type of thing for this company it's a special and they have it every once in a while. To know when they sell the plate you must be following them on Instagram, they announce what their specials are every day! The desserts are to die for as well ! It's so good especially the cream puffs !

The Hokkaido Custard Bun and Cream Cheese Brioche are FAB!!!! Soft, tasty and so delightful!…read more It's a relaxing, clean area to get away from the crowds in Ala Moana Shopping Center. Highly recommend here for a casual and comfortable coffee time with a friend. Service is fair, the delish bun and brioche made up for it!

Taiwanese bakery here at Ala Moana center below the restaurants section. They have variety of baked…read moregoods that it is so difficult to choose. But yesterday was the first time I bought their cake and man the Black Forest Cake was so delicious and not overly sweet per my in laws. I also remember when my best friend bought me cake for my birthday, strawberry chocolate cake which also was just enough sweetness but not too much. They also have their cafe sells beverage like milk tea and coffee.

This is the first time that I've been to this location across Ala Moana Shopping Center. The decor…read moreis chic and fancy. It's in the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa. I have been to their downtown location before. They pretty much sell the same items. I got a slice of rainbow cake $7.99, pastel de nata $4.69 and pain au chocolat $4.79. The rainbow cake was awesome. I could actually taste the different flavors for the different colored layers. The frosting was more of a whipped cream, so it wasn't overly sweet. The pastel de nata was a Portuguese egg tart. The crust was flaky, but the egg custard was so sweet. They overdid it with the sugar. The pain au chocolat was a chocolate danish. It was good, but didn't really stand out. They also sell drinks (coffee, tea, smoothies) and sandwiches. The workers were really polite and helpful.

First time at this location and I will be fair not to compare it to my favorite Chandler, AZ…read morelocation :-) Located inside the very nice Renaissance Hotel. Parking is a little challenging as it is with many places in Hawaii but my friend dropped me off and I ran in quickly. The male standing at the register was on his phone and barely acknowledged me while I stood at the counter...seriously! It is a small location but they still had some of the same favorites they have at the other PB locations. Percy made up for the service. Super sweet and super friendly! Give that girl a raise! She made up for the other worker's lack of service :-)

Ordered my wife a carrot cake for her birthday. It was gorgeous and delicious! I did an online…read moreorder, but the staff was super communicative and reached out to ask if I wanted to do any writing on it. I'm so thankful, because that part had completely skipped my mind!

Speaking as the celebrant, I can say the lilikoi cake is other worldly! A nice balance of flavors…read morebetween the cake, buttercream lilikoi. Hopefully. I can order a rectangular shaped cake for next year's event. There'll be more people.

I'm always pleased with the food here, I have yet to be disappointed. It's a little pricey with an…read moreaverage of $30-32 a plate, but I find the portions to be generous and the flavors impressive. If you like seafood, I think you'll be satisfied. The ahi sashimi salad, steamed fish, smoked salmon sandwich, and salmon spaghetti are just a few of my favorites. The sashimi in the salad is super fresh, and the steamed fish is huge and sits on a bed of tofu, topped with a ginger shoyu sauce that goes so great with rice. I like that you can choose from a selection of quality bread for the sandwiches - can't go wrong with the smoked salmon but I love the club sandwich as well. I was amazed at how much flavor is in the salmon spaghetti, plus they don't skimp on the salmon pieces here. The clam chowder and Russian borscht soups are good too. The best part is that there are probably 70+ more menu items I haven't even tried yet. The Thai steak salad, seafood laksa, green curry, and oxtail stew are next on the hit list. Service is okay. Typical busy establishment - I tend to come during the high peak lunch hour. The food can be slow at times, but it's worth it. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The patio is the quieter option but I usually sit inside where the a/c is. They validate parking which marks them up yet another notch. I recommend making reservations since they can get busy, especially around lunch.

I wonder if ownership knows that they regularly refuse takeout orders and their online ordering…read moresystem is always down. They seem to be turning away revenue all the time (this actually has been happening for years). Anyway, on the odd chance I can actually get through to someone here, and they agree to take my order, the Thai steak salad is the best on the island. I would get it more if they actually answered the phone, and when they do actually accepted my order.

I stopped by here yesterday morning for my morning coffee. While traveling we try to hit up a new…read morelocal coffee shop every day and on this morning it happened to be Bits and Bites Cafe. This shop is located in a strip mall right off Keahole Street. The inside of the shop was clean and brightly decorated but a bit smaller than I was expecting. Even so, they had a display case filled with a variety of scones and a coffee bar in the back. After looking over the menu I chose an iced Hawaiian honey latte along with a lilikoi scone while my dad went with a salted caramel scone. Our order was ready within about five minutes and we were quickly on our way. I first tried the lilikoi scone and really enjoyed it. It had a nice sharpness that was balanced with just enough sweetness to keep it from being overpowering. My coffee was good as well. The coffee itself was deep and rich and while I picked up a bit of sweetness at the start, the Hawaiian honey really came through on the finish. My dad also really enjoyed his salted caramel scone. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. We both enjoyed our scones and I thought my coffee was solid as well.

Bits & Bites is a tiny, takeout only cafe in the Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. They specialize in…read morescones and flavored Basque and Japanese cheese cakes. These scones are dense and cakey with a firm crust. The actual scone is barely sweet, with most of the flavor coming from a punchy glaze. We tried a Strawberry and a Guava Cream Cheese scone with an Iced Latte. One of the nicest parts of the shopping center is getting to sit by the water so that's where we headed. I enjoyed the Guava Cream Cheese more because of the chucks of cream cheese, but my partner thought the Guava was too tart. The Iced Latte was a dark roast, with a little less milk and more coffee; a good pick me up on a hot day. Overall, worth stopping by if you're in the neighborhood, but come early if you want the full selection, by 10 am they were already out of some flavors.