Recently downloaded an app called Save A Bite, which partners with bakeries, cafes, delis, and pizzerias to reduce food waste by providing discounts to customers ( within a specific time frame, which can be an hour ) in mystery boxes, containing yet-to-be-sold goods, of small, medium, and large sizes. Ocean Side Bakery is one of the first of a handful of food establishments that are available on the app. I purchased 2 large mystery boxes at $13 each and got $90 worth of pastries. If you have allergies mention them beforehand. I had such goods as croissants and canelés included. Quality French and German pastries at a bargain. Fanny, one of the owners was so enthusiastic about the program and the intention behind the app. read more

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Great service. Many interesting items. Many items I'm not family with. Will need to taste them. read more

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Such an adorable hole in the wall! I'm so glad to have stumbled across here, the pastries all looked so good! I always love a lemon tart and ocean side's bakery make a GOOD lemon tart! There is outdoor seating but is limited with two tables. I've never seen a bakery in Hawaii with multiple Canele flavors and I'm so happy i found one! The Canele here are amazinggg. The baker was kind enough to give me an extra one! Please do give this place a visit! :) read more

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Walked here from our airbnb--arrived at 6:56A and there was one person already there waiting for them to open at 7A. The cashier that took our order was very friendly and accommodating. We opted to have our order there. Everything was plated nicely for us and my Americano came in a disposable cup. The French toasts were soooo delicious the creme brûlée is must have!! My husband really enjoyed the cookie and his chocolate croissant as well. Limited seating but it was nice to be able to sit for a bit and eat before continuing to walk around. Definitely a place you'll want to stop in and try! read more

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I've stopped by Ocean Side Bakery at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market and the storefront on Smith Street. I enjoy the fresh baked sweet and savory pastries. OSB also offers sandwiches and so much more. My most recent trip was at the Smith Street location. I purchased a crème brûlée cinnamon roll, a Lilikoi mini tart and a chocolate mini tart. Unfortunately, when I arrived home, the chocolate mini tart was not included in my pastry box. I called the bakery and the owner said to come by and that I would be given the pastry. I haven't made it back yet. The crème brûlée roll was understandably on the sweet side. The dough was a bit dry. 3/5 stars. The Lilikoi mini tart is delicious and flavorful. A light flaky crust with just the right amount of meringue, filling and flavor. I favor this tart. 4.5/5 stars. In my past visits, I liked the flaky croissants and lemon meringue tart. There are many options here. A cute outdoor sitting area is nice, however it's located in the street area. It's cordoned off for seating, however, it is near moving traffic. See photos. Support local. read more

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Such a cute place! The owner used to do farmer's markets but now has a Smith Street store front. There are quite a few delectable pastries to choose from. My $8 yesterday's pastry bag contained a cinnamon roll, chocolate croissant, and soft pretzel croissant. The refreshing Swiss ice tea contains chamomile among other wonderful flavors. There was a steady line of customers while I was there. The owner is delightful! Please visit this bakery next time your in Chinatown or make a special trip - it's worth it! read more

Ocean Side Bakery - Swiss ice tea and $8 bag of yesterday's pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cute little hole in the wall, literally. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have outdoor seats in a parking stall. They offer a unique selection of pastries and meals. read more

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During our bike ride around town we came across this bakery. Can I just say why haven't I seen this place earlier!!!!! Like it was off the charts yummy!!!!!! Great customer service! Cutest little outdoor seating! The croissant was as good as the ones I had overseas! This place is the real deal!!! read more

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Did I order the wrong things? Perhaps sticking to French classics at a French bakery would have been a better idea. For example, the basic croissant, buttery, flaky, well developed flavor. The inside is "breadier" making it perfect for a sandwich. Unfortunately non French items are less successful. The apple turnover has a nice flaky crust but the filling is so sweet and has so much cinnamon in it, it's almost spicy hot. The banana bread did not rise properly during baking. The bottom is dense and dry (see pic). The bread pudding was not soaked enough before baking. There are a lot of dry pieces of bread (see pic). On positive note, prices are very affordable compared to other specialty bakeries and the service is extremely friendly. read more

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I remember seeing Ocean Side at one of the farmer's market and was really happy they now have a storefront. This little, unassuming spot is a cute gem that even has some tables out in front. There's a lot to choose from but I wanted to try them out and got an chocolate almond croissant. This was delicious! Crispy on the outside, warm, buttery, and chocolatey in the middle! It was a perfect introduction to the bakery. My only issue was that the worker was not very friendly...kinda early morning grumpy...but then again, some of the French are like that so maybe feeling more like Paris...LOL! Looking forward to coming back and trying more! Mahalo Ocean Side! read more

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Why have I not heard of this Bakery before! I was walking around Downtown and saw this Bakery I have never seen before. Oceanside Bakery offers a variety of sweet and savory pastries. The bakery showcases its goods in the window, making it easy to see what's available before purchasing. While there are a couple of small tables outside, the area isn't ideal for dining due to its surroundings, making takeout the best option. I couldn't resist the unique Cube Croissant ($4.50). The cube tasted good, but the shape takes away the flakiness that croissants usually have. Overall, I thought this was a great hidden gem and plan to come back to try other pastries. read more

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Cute little bakery on the outskirts of Chinatown. There's a parklet right outside of the bakery with ample seating. Service was quick and no nonsense -- great for grab and go. I got a pretzel croissant out of curiosity. Solid mix of the salty, slightly more dense/chew of a pretzel, and the buttery-ness of a croissant. Would recommend! Would be great paired with a soup of some sort, but great as a stand alone snack. Also got some croissant bread pudding. Could I tell it was made with croissants? Maybe only because I knew it was. It was a very generous portion and well worth the value regardless. Street parking and a paid lot are nearby. Depending on the time you go, you're bound to find a space. Looking forward to trying something different when I visit again! read more

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Went on a weekday after I finished some work in town. Thought, today would be the best time to try this place. Went at opening and there were already 2 parties ahead of me. They just opened! I knew I made a good decision. All the goods are displayed on the window which is awesome so you know what to order once you get to the register. I went for a variety. I got a cheese pretzel, 2 ube fudge brownies, a creme brulee cinnamon roll, 2 almond croissants, and a pan au chocolat. I almost didn't get cinnamon roll, but why not? The line went fast, the person before me had a sandwich warmed up so she was waiting but I was able to order in the mean time. There are two tables right up front plus the curb also has seats as well. I'm so glad I got to try this place. I want to go back so I hope I have work in town again! read more

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Love the new seating area to dine. It's been awhile since I stopped by and I love how there a little area to enjoy their pasties. Met some girlfriends here for breakfast and we enjoyed the soufflé French toast with freshly made strawberry jam and the traditional butter croissant. So delicious! The salmon breakfast sandwich, tomato sandwich, and the coque monsieur with an egg was so delicious too. One cannot go wrong stopping by and get enjoying a little coffee and a pastry. The service was great and enjoyed watching a line form and seeing everyone enjoying their Sunday morning. read more

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First time coming here and it's good to see Chinatown abundant with small businesses. Especially when there are bakeries like this one. An amazing selections of baked goods like croissants, cheesecakes, and even fresh baguettes. We got these selections and my wife loves the pan au chocolat. It was soft, flakes, and the inside felt that a whole chocolate bar was put inside it. It was huge. The German Cheesecake was real filling and it almost took me out. The staff was nice, and the little seating area was pleasant too. We would come back here again for morning breakfast. read more

Ocean Side Bakery - Pan Au Chocolat, lilikoi canele, German Cheesecake, and blueberry custard tart - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Little bakery with fresh and well made pastries. Their croissant is very good, I had the pleasure to have their galette des rois, which was good too. I'll keep going there and keep trying different stuff they make. read more

Visiting from San Francisco and having my go-to place in the city for Pretzel Croissants. I was super stoked to find this little shop tucked away with an awesome selection of pastries and PRETZEL CROISSANTS!!!! read more

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Was super excited about this bakery, but coming before they close (2pm) was not the move. Pastries that were left, were likely sitting there all morning, but I still appreciate the cute display! + Pistachio Chocolate Canele ($3.75): nicely served in a newspaper patterned wrapping canele was a bit soggy, but good sweetness and pretty rich chocolate (7/10) read more

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Saw this bakery on YouTube's Felix and Amanda so we came to check it out. It's located on Smith St- across from the park. Street parking. There's 3 tables outside where you can enjoy your treats. The croissants had just come out so we had to get one- ooohhhh so flaky and light! We also sampled the blueberry custard tart. The custard was not overly sweet and was topped with blueberries, all on a shortbread cookie- thumbs up! There were also paõ de queso (Brazilian cheese bread- little balls of cheesy bread stuffed with cheese). They were nice and soft and the cheese flavor popped. Didn't get to try to canelès or the croissant cubes which looked inviting. Next time! Also offered are various coffee drinks - we had the pumpkin caramel latte (got it cold). Very refreshing ! Definitely coming back to try the other baked goods! read more

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Lots of street parking & freshly baked goods nicely displayed from the glass windows. So much to choose from!

The sheer variety of delicious French Swiss pastries in the beautiful window case of sweets alone will make you want to order everything from this cute little side-walk bistro oasis in Chinatown! You can't go wrong ordering anything from this place, but fan favorites include: - Any croissant (and definitely the ube croissant!) - All the canelés ! - Brown butter cookies - Mini tarts - Cinnamon bun (warm it up in your air fryer at home!) - DEFINITELY the croque madame!! All of the sourdough is made in house! Yum! Service-wise, be sure to say hi to chef owner, Fanny! She is one of the sweetest and kindest persons you'll ever meet. read more

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I finally got a chance to try this place and I am a fan! It's not in the greatest of areas, but honestly I think that's what keeps this place not as crazy busy as it would be if it were in a nicer neighborhood. The goodies are displayed in the window, which gives you a chance to see what they have (great for those who like to see before they buy). The creme brûlée cinnamon roll and Basque brownie caught my eye, as did the brown butter chocolate cookies (I was planning to buy just one but ended up buying a prepackaged bag of them!). There are a few small tables for eating but again, this is chinatown, and therefore it's not really a nice place for sidewalk dining. But I'd still recommend this place for take-out! read more

My coworker brought back some baked goods from here. The blueberry cheese cake scone was my favorite. I love anything blueberry. It was so flaky and the perfect amount of sweetness. The traditional cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting was probably the fluffiest cinnamon roll I have ever had in my life. The chocolate cinnamon roll was not my favorite. It had an odd flavor to it but the texture was still really good. read more

Dessert in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii... After lunch, we all agreed to visit a Hot New Business: Ocean Side Bakery. Paul C. had been here before, and he was eager to return. Located on the left side of Smith Street, I believe that this space used to be occupied by Otto Cheesecake. Since it was a State Holiday (Kamehameha Day), metered street parking and Loading Zone parking were free! This is mainly a takeout place - although there were two red metal tables with 2 chairs at each table on the sidewalk. I wouldn't recommend sitting here because it's not the best part of town (watch for vagrants), and leaves were flying around... plus, bird droppings were on the ground... LOL! Gabriel P. got a box of goodies (like guava bars) to take home. I just got a butter croissant to eat right away. It was flakey and crisp on the outside, and soft and airy on the inside. Yummy! I would return earlier in the day for the fruit tarts that Paul raved about. Service was patient and friendly! Thank you, Gabriel, for the treat! read more

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Located near the corner of N Beretania and Smith St, across from the park. Peruse the pastry window and order at the door. The owner is pleasant and available for any questions and helping out staff. The pastries are divine, the lunch sandwiches delish and the chocolate chip cookies and the coconut brownies are a must! read more

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A welcomed edition to Chinatown, this new bakery had some delicious treats! I had to run some errands downtown on a Friday morning and remembered that this new bakery opened up nearby. It was around 8am when I popped in and there was no line. I settled on a mushroom and cheese pastry and chocolate croissant. There's a small little table and chairs right outside, but I needed to get back to work so I took my goods home. I popped the mushroom and cheese pastry in the air fryer had it for breakfast with some coffee. Let me just say, you can taste the butter with every bite. The dough was light, melted in my mouth, and crisp thanks to the air fryer. I saved the chocolate croissant for an afternoon snack and also popped it into the air fryer for a few minutes to warm up. Light, airy, buttery, chocolatey, what more could I ask for in a croissant? I may need to be careful with this place, because her pastries are delicious!! read more

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Good croissants and variety of baked goods savory or sweet. Customer service was friendly and efficient. Moderately busy on a weekday. Prices were a little high. Street parking is available. read more

Went today because I wanted to get myself one of those creme brûlée cinnamon rolls. After waiting in line that was longer than usual I was well prepared to rattle off my 5 second order. The cashier comes to the front after some time and greets me then tells me "You can wait 30 more seconds" completely unwarranted. I left immediately after that. Then I headed right down the road to Pu'uwai Aloha Bakery. I had their mixed berry scone and their cinnamon roll. Absolutely delicious and crushes the ones at Ocean Side. read more

After lunch our gang decided to have something sweet or any type dessert . Someone mentioned Ocean side Bakery . They seen Irene .M And Terry .K review so we all headed down . Located on Smith St on the left side just before you hit Beretania St. I thought since it was a State Holiday there would be a lot of street parking but I was wrong . All the street were busy so I just double parked real quickly. I ordered something looking like an eclair with caramel frosting with custard in the middle . It was really good fresh and light . They also sell croissants, bread pudding, cookies , tarts and other sweets . I would definitely be back for more goodies in the future. Support local read more

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I try not to write reviews on the soft opening times; mainly because the Establishment should be given time to work through any bugs they may have. But I am told this bakery has been at the Kakaako Farmers Market now for many years and this brick and mortar location is their feet; planted in the ground. ok nuff. They are located on the north west side of Smith between Pauahi and Beretania streets. You might get lucky and find street parking. If not, go around the block and park in the municipal whose entrance is on Beretania. Croissants and tarts and tartlettes seem to occupy their service window. They have a cute breakfast menu also. And for your coffee drinkers, coffee beans (cha cha cha) are from Bean about Town. Not the cheapest place but, it is good. It is worth the price and the effort to get there. read more

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The other week I was scrolling through my IG and noticed on Frolic that a new French bakery is now in Chinatown. Chinatown you mentioned? That got my attention. I then realized it's on Smith Street so one morning when I had some errands to run, I made a pit stop in Chinatown to investigate. Located on the Ewa side and the upper level of Smith Street just before you hit Beretania, Oceanside Bakery (OB) is a French bakery that opened their brick and mortar shop on May 21, 2024. Some of you have already seen them previously at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market on Saturdays but you currently can get their baked goods on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 7am to 2pm, with plans to expanding their hours in the future. I luckily scored street parking right in front of their store so I eagerly made my over to their display case ogling over their selection of sweet and savory options. I appreciated the quaint layout of this bakery. It was displayed in a neat fashion lined up with their beautiful baked goodies. My eyes immediately landed on their unique "cubes" which are made from their croissant pastry dough. I also saw perfectly golden croissants, assorted pastries and guava bars. In their chiller my eyes settled on the fresh fruit tarts. Dang...so many yummy looking choices but only one stomach! She did a great job in explaining their offerings and I ended up with a trio of goodies. They were carefully packaged and after paying I went back to my car. I saw that they had a small table with a pair of chairs for patrons to sit and eat. I first ate the cube and I selected the dark chocolate with pistachio. The interior was a little dry but the chocolate ooze offset that. The pistachio gave it a nice texture contrast and savoriness. Later that evening I ate the blueberry tart for dessert that exceeded my expectations. The crust was executed beautifully and appreciated that the custard cream was not the commercialized and seemed like the blueberries were individually inspected because they were perfect in texture as well as the sweetness and tartness. I'd get this again in a heartbeat. The next day I took the croissant to work and reheated it in the toaster oven. It was flaky and absolutely delicious as is. Overall, I had a wonderful first experience with OB that I will be back for more. I'm game to sample more of their offerings and can see myself getting their fruit tarts again. 2024 #35 read more

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Something baking here... Oceanside, bakery has found a new home in downtown Honolulu right on Smith Street and since they open bread and early at 7 AM, I was a bit curious enough to check them out. The vibe here is cute and cozy with this cute vibrant blue storefront as I peek through their offerings and see all the yummy baked goods since it's their very first hour of opening they didn't have their menu along with pricing ready yet so it's a matter of what's what at the moment though they couldn't be more happy and excited for this new chapter having a brick and mortar store. It was pretty hard to decided so I did get a few like pretzel croissant, caramel bread pudding, two crème brûlée canele but with the excitement she did forget a couple of my requests though these four items were $14 but without a receipt not exactly shire show much each item were. You can still find them at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market where they've been there for 10+ years though if you can't wait that long find there here 7am to 2pm Tuesday thru Thursday and how sweet is that! Thank you read more

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What a great find. I knew by so many expert Yelpers reviews I was going to be happy. I like sweet and my wife likes savory and they have both. Everything is tasty and we've bee my going weekly. Street parking is not to bad. Service is pleasant and the selection is vast for such a small window front. Enjoy! read more

Ocean Side Bakery is a fairly new bakery located in Chinatown. There is no actual store front to go into, rather they have their baked goods displayed in the window. When open, their door will be propped open with a cashier by the door. I've visited on a handful of occasions, and have tried several baked goods: - almond croissant and regular croissant- both are very good! I really like the croissants from Ocean Side. Can't go wrong! - blueberry scone- moist, not dry at all however a little sweeter than I would prefer. - lilikoi canele- I got this cold (room temp), and heated it up in my toaster oven at home. It was just okay but I have a feeling if fresh and hot out of their ovens, it would be amazing. They also offer various flavors of their canele. - mushrooms, spinach, cheese on toast (I can't remember the exact name) - this was amazing! I actually saved this for breakfast the next morning (reheated in air fryer) and it was still amazing. It was funny because they didn't think it would keep well and suggested the quiche instead but this looked so good I couldn't be dissuaded. And I'm glad because it was the best thing I tried from them so far. - Parisian pumpkin flan- they sell slices of this but I preordered a full pie for Thanksgiving. This thing was dense! However taste wise, it didn't taste much different from a normal pumpkin pie (although I love the crust), and I probably wouldn't get this again. They also have breakfast and lunch items on the menu on their door. I have not had the opportunity to try these yet but look forward to doing so! read more

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A co-worker and I finally visited this intimate bakery near the top of Smith Street. We'd heard lots of good things about the place, but the crowds and hours of operation stopped us until today. We went at 7:15am and they were still in the process of placing baked goods on the shelves. I opted for a Chocolate Croissant and a Cinnamon Roll; total of $8.50. My friend chose the same croissant and two chocolate cookies; total of $12.50. Our packages were soaked by the time we got back to our office as the chocolate croissant is very buttery. I really enjoyed this croissant even though I ended up eating it with a knife and fork. It's better than the one I had from P*** B*** a few blocks away. We each saved our other item for another day ... My cinnamon roll is not large and lacks icing but smells nice. We shall see. read more

Ocean Side Bakery - Cinnamon roll (L), Chocolate Croissant (R) - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went here the other day and tried few items. Loved their buttery croissant! Also ordered their Swiss chocolate cake which was decadent but not too sweet. Also got a blueberry custard tartlet which was delish! read more

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I love this little bakery, Everything we have tried here has been moist, tasty and not overly sweet, which says alot coming from an Asian person. Chocolate croissant, fire Banana bread, fuego Cinnamon bun, lord have mercy, but that blueberry scone is something else! Service here is kind and laxed, I love how accessible this place is right in Chinatown on Smith. I love the neighborhood and the ability to eat through several continents in a few small blocks. They've added drinks on the menu and other lunch items too. Line moves quick and they take cash/card. read more

Tucked away on Smith Street in Chinatown, Oceanside Bakery is the kind of place that transports you straight to the backstreets of Paris It's got that unpretentious charm with just three tiny alfresco tables where you can savor some of the best pastries this side of the Pacific. The croissants? Buttery perfection, with that delicate balance of crisp and soft. But the star for me was the bacon, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese on toasted bread, slathered with a rich béchamel sauce--decadence on a plate. Their fresh mango tart? It'll make you rethink dessert entirely. And the coffee? They've got that down too. The pumpkin latte screams fall, while their espresso and drip coffee are so good it's almost criminal. Pro tip: Get there early, snag a table, and let the morning unfold with some of the best flavors this city has to offer. read more

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French bakery with small walk up window. Street parking only. Ham and cheese croissant was delicious! Cube croissant looked prettier than it tasted. Wish it was more flaky! read more

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Bought croissants here when they first opened and they were the best! They were filling and super fresh. Came here recently for the same thing and I feel like I got a whole different product. Almond croissant was stale and there was no filling inside like how there was the first time read more