TLDR: Life is uncertain, eat dessert first. If you are near Waianae, get that dessert from…read more808_Puffs. Always looking to sample local cuisine we happened upon 808_Puffs when we were exploring Waianae. Too early for lunch, we decided to get some puffs to take back to the hotel. They sat untouched in their box for exactly 2.3 miles or 10 minutes. Precisely the amount of time it took to find a place to park where they were promptly devoured. With gusto and sincere pleasure. We bought four with the intent to share. Unfortunately we forgot utensils and it's incredibly hard to split a puff with fingers, so I can't provide firsthand feedback on the Dubai puff or the chocolate bar puff. I can tell you they were gone in a flash and no one offered to give me a bite. The ube puff was delicious and crammed full of ube goodness and that the chantilly puff topped with chocolate was divine and though I didn't mean it, I did offer my husband a bite of both. The storefront is small. There might have been a table or two in the front, but there was a very hyper child up there, so we stayed close to the register waiting for our order. They also have hot food and a selection of poke which looked fresh, but poke's not my thing so... Their prices were reasonable, the store was clean and service was quick at 10 am.

Tried the ahi patty bento, it comes with a bed of furikake rice and you get to choose 1 free side…read more I ordered the potato crab salad. So tasty omg. It also comes with a chili pepper water it says on the menu but it was more of a vinegary dip still so ono. Ahi was soft and flavorful and potato crab salad was potatoing crab salading. I cant wait to try their other foods and desserts!

This is my absolute favorite bakery on Oahu! They have two…read moreconvenient locations--one inside Ala Moana Center in Waikiki and another in Kapolei right near Safeway and Longs Drugs. The Kapolei spot has super easy parking by Safeway, making it effortless to pop in. One of the main reasons I love coming here is that every single pastry is individually wrapped. It feels so clean, hygienic, and makes it super easy to grab treats to share with friends or family. Everything they make is delicious, but here are my absolute top recommendations: Walnut Raisin Multigrain Bread: Hands down my favorite! It has a subtle sweetness from the raisins and a fantastic, hearty texture. If you're searching for an incredible multigrain raisin bread, this is the one to get. Chocolate Muffin: So light, fluffy, and rich in deep chocolate flavor without being overly sweet. If you enjoy chocolate cake, you'll love this muffin. Red Bean Paste Sweet Bread: Wrapped in incredibly soft, pillowy bread with a perfectly balanced, non-cloying red bean filling. Cookies: Consistently delicious and very reasonably priced! They also have a fantastic app and rewards program. You can easily order online for quick pickup while earning points toward free pastries or coffee. On top of the amazing baked goods, the customer service is always warm, friendly, and efficient at checkout. This place truly brings a smile to my face every time I visit, and I'll definitely keep coming back to support them! Love this bakery!

So excited my favorite Taiwanese bakery is here now!…read moreFriendly staff, the same yummy pastries and a new cookie for me that oh no, I'm in trouble: white chocolate Mac nut...hubby got it and I was hooked.... And of course, always THE BEST sea salt jasmine green tea anywhere:)

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.

Early bird gets the worm…read more I've been to 85°C Bakery Cafe Ala Moana (85) multiple times and just realized I haven't written a review yet. This store had its soft opening in October 2022 and has expanded to another store in Kapolei August 2023. 85 hails from Taiwan and started business in 1984. They offer quality baked goods using Asian ingredients such as taro, mochi, sesame and pork sung (floss) and boba. There's also an extensive list of hot and cold drinks you can get here. There are over 1000 locations internationally with most of them in Taiwan and China. They can also be found in Hong Kong, Australia and USA. Like most bakeries, limited quantities of baked goods are offered during the morning and highly recommended to come here earlier in the day for a better selection. Most of my visits are sadly in the afternoon after work but my last visit was memorable. My friends and I just got through celebrating a friend's birthday at a nearby restaurant where on the way back to my car I made a pitstop to here. As expected the shelves were quite bare with limited offerings but they had what I wanted: marble taro. I had just eaten dinner and was full but picked one for the road and paired it with a taro lavender latte. I literally had no room in my stomach even though over an hour had passed since I got home so I had the roll and drink for breakfast the next morning. The marble taro roll was just as good as I remembered. It was soft with a nice texture contrast with the creamy, mashed taro paste in between. It had just a good amount of sweetness where I could indulge and not feel guilty. The star had to be the taro lavender latte which I didn't have high expectations for. I like to sample drinks with lavender as I do enjoy floral essence as it's not offered at many places. I had requested my drink to be 50% sweet, which was the right decision as I need to watch my sugar intake. Service was above average. It wasn't busy when I arrived so the line moved quickly. The guy at the counter was energetic and courteous which made my experience there pleasant. It was past 7pm where there were some people utilizing the dining area but it was quiet. 85 can be very lively during peak hours with heavy foot traffic. Overall, I'm a fan of 85 where I'll be sure to stop by again. Just need to be careful as my numbers for sugar and cholesterol are being monitored and I'm currently on medication.

They should rename this place 92 Degrees Bakery because when I went in there on September 13 it was…read moreabout 92 degrees in there. Clearly something wrong with the A/C system. I got a loaf of bread and something else. Approached the register. The girl manning the registered had her back turned and was on her phone. She did a side glance and saw me then messed around on her phone for another 20 seconds or so before helping me. Got out of there, went to CPK for dinner. Moving stuff around in our bags the loaf of bread fell out of its bag and directly onto the restaurant floor. COME ON GUYS. USE A TWIST TIE ON YOUR PRODUCTS. Same thing for the small item we bought. Not secured in its bag. Won't be going back to this absolute clown show of a bakery. Just get rid of it and bring back Pearl Nightclub.

She makes some of the best cakes. Period. Love her strawberry shortcake, but you really can't miss…read morewhen you try any of her cakes. Her baked goods are never overly sweet and pair perfectly with a cafe drink. What makes this concept so unique is that the bakery and cafe are both located in the same area. It just makes it that much easier to enjoy very delectable baked goods and drinks when you don't need to go very far. Service is always warm and friendly, and the owner is so kind and helpful. I always like to make my way here because the interior decoration is beautiful with live plants. It definitely gives a serene feel as if you're in a Ghibli film. Every time I come here I just feel so relaxed. 5 stars always and everyone should come visit at least once to sample their goods!

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.

Stopped in to Honu Bakery for the one thing that always brings me back - The Artist Formerly Known…read moreas Turtle Bread. Lol I was surprised to see the name change and only one size being sold now. Guess it's been a while since my last visit. The "Honu Bread" was available in 2 flavors: Original $12 & Ube $14. Of course, I had to grab one of each since I hadn't tried the ube before. I wish I only grabbed the original/buttercream tho because the ube was okay at best. It did have a subtle ube flavor if you really searched for it, but overall, it wasn't my fave. Service was fast and friendly. The bakery only had a few other customers around noon on a Tuesday. I was expecting to see more baked goods sold, but I guess it wouldn't matter since my only purchase is the Honu Bread anyway. As far as the bread - it doesn't taste the same as it used to. It also had quite the oily mouth feel, which is something I don't recall experiencing years before. Bummer... still a decent indulgence tho! Teenager approved. :)

Was told to come here for a strawberry and cream cake and it did not disappoint! One of the best…read morebakeries is Kalihi and would definitely drive here for a cake again! The cake was light and moist with a perfectly sweet fresh whipped cream and a ton of fresh strawberries! Amazing! The service was amazing and the ambiance was solid! A must stop if you're in the area for fantastic cakes and solid pastries!

First of all, I got lost coming here for the first time even though location looks very accessible…read more They got plenty of parking and there's more additional parking on the side and back I believe. I like that they got plenty of indoor seating, I 'd have to come back and dine in sometime. My first and only time coming here was to go. They got various selection of donuts and pastries. I ordered 1 dozen of pastries and I was in and out. 3 stars because their pastries didn't have the X-factor, if you know what I mean. It didn't have the magic, too basic and too regular. Also, staff are kind of moving slow, I feel bad for the customers that had to wait longer than expected. Staff are not rude, they just need to be more welcoming and smile more. Mahalo.

Their coconut apple-napples are soo good! The Malasadas come out hot and fresh! Make sure to try…read moretheir donut holes because they always sell out fast in the mornings.

I've had their brownies before at family parties or when someone would bring it on the plane and my…read moreflight attendant mom would save it for me but this was actually my first time at Kilani Bakery. It was a friend's birthday coming up and we were renting a cabin on the North Shore, and stopped by Kilani Bakery to grab a cake and candles. My friends had never had a chantilly cake before, so we had to go with that. They have a square / rectangle cake that was the perfect size to feed ten of us. I like that it wasn't too overly sweet!

Pastries are ono, especially the brownies. Been coming here for over 20 years. Item are a little…read morecostly but that's the world we live in now. My issues are some of the ladies behind the counter are really grumpy, my last visit I asked about my points knowing I was getting close to my free brownies, the lady told me I don't have enough and cleared the screen. I told her I should have enough and she said they changed the points. Huh. No explanation on where my points went to. You folks need better counter people to get us to return. Please correct this. Still looking to find out about the new point system and why my previous points are gone