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

Ocean Side Bakery - Parisian Pumpkin Flan - 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

Ocean Side Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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Update 6-29-24. I wanted something to eat for dessert tonight so being so close to home and coming back from my errands we stopped by. Boy today it had so much pastries my eyes were bigger than my stomach. Lol. I ordered butter croissants, guava bar, apple tart , and cherry tart. Thank Paul C for always yelping and posting pictures of their pastries. Support them. If you pay cash there's no tax added. read more

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We just finished eating our lunch, and the buzz was where to go for dessert . We ended up at Ocean Side Bakery. Paul C had picked up the lunch tab. So, I decided to get the dessert tab. I cut in front of Nadine C and told everyone that dessert was on me. The person was very pleasant and patient while taking our order. I was happy to see smiles on their faces as they were eating the pastries. As for me and my wife, we decided to take ours home. Our pick was the Guava Bar and Banana Bread. The Banana Bread was slightly dry but went well with ice cream we had at home. Gauva Bar had a good crust and flavorful layer of guava. Thank you, Paul C, for picking Ocean Side Bakery ,and thanks again to the person who took our orders. OSB Has two tables on the sidewalk, with four chairs. The front door serves as the order counter. You look thru the window display case to make your selection and order at the door. Enjoy Window Display read more

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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

New French bakery in Chinatown. Sounds like they are a staple at the farmer's market and this is their brick and mortar location. I'm a sucker for the smell of freshly baking bread and pastries. So when I was walking down Smith street this morning, I had to stop at Ocean Side Bakery to see what smelled so delicious and to try a few tasty looking items of course. Very small bakery. Items and prices are in the shop window. Other offerings (like coffee drinks) are posted on the door. The cashier/register is in the doorway. I'm pretty basic in my dessert tastes, so I opted for the pretzel croissant and bread pudding. But there were numerous other offerings like freshly baked baguettes, baguette sandwiches, banana bread, guava bars, tarts, etc. The croissant was perfect but the bread pudding was very dry (sadly). Still want to try some of their other items the next time I'm in the area. Maybe something savory. Very friendly staff. Support local businesses! read more

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

Cutest lil neighborhood bakery. It's mostly grab and go but at my most recent visit it looks like they're constructing a steet side wooden patio for tables/chairs which will be a nice addition! It's a small bakery on a quiet side street in Chinatown so perfect for sitting out and enjoying your baked goods and coffee. I like the wide selection for breakfast, including both savory and sweet options, and even some made to order hot items like croque mousier and other egg based sandwiches. It's mostly French influenced, offering even canele, but they also have classic American favorites like cheesecakes and brownies. Everything I've tried has been decent, my favorite so far has been the Swiss horn though. Super flaky crispy layers with a sweet custard cream inside. Reminds me of a Boston lobster tail! Their breakfast canape is actually a very large open faced toast which was surprisingly easy to eat on the go. The mushroom/gruyere/egg was 8.50 and quite filling. Will definitely return!! read more

Ocean Side Bakery - Breakfast canape with mushrooms eggs gruyere - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Thought this cute, hole in the wall bakery would be promising. Unfortunately, I was super disappointed with the canele and cube croissant! The canele was tough on the outside and raw inside--liquidy and had a lumpy consistency with a hint of undercooked egg. On the other hand, the croissant was shockingly tough on the inside and super dry on the inside with no buttery flakiness, flavor, or texture! I didn't finish either and was really sad about it. Maybe it was just a bad day or bad batch? Or possibly these were leftovers from yesterday, which would explain the textures. I was really surprised that they were so unpleasant as they look like they'd be fantastic! Prices aren't bad, so maybe I will return for another go. read more

Ocean Side Bakery - cube croissant and haupia canele - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

New bakery in Chinatown, where the original Ottocake used to be (IYKYK) and around the corner from what was Char Hung Sut. Paid street parking only, but there were a bunch of open stalls when we came mid-morning on a Tuesday. This place is small. In fact, you can't even step inside. All the yummies are along the window facing the street with their names and prices written in the glass. The cashier, who is the owner and the sweetest woman, is in the open doorway. She can help you make your selections since there's a variety of canales, croissants, tarts, and other baked goods to choose from. Additionally, sandwiches and drinks are available and written with descriptions on the board hanging on the door. My mom and I ordered two boxes of goodies, and what we've eaten so far as been delicious. My salami and Swiss croissant was excellent...I could equally taste both. I especially loved the coarse salt grains on the top and the pickled green thing (bell pepper?) tucked inside to give each bite some tangy brightness and crunch. The only thing that would have made it better was if it was warned up so the croissant was crunchy. But, that's on me and not wanting to wait until I got home to toast it. Cream puff was delish, too. The puff was light and airy, but held together with every bite. Lots of light, whippy cream, which had the perfect sweetness IMO. The canales...loved the filling, especially the creamy chocolate ganache and the tart lillikoi, and how moist the inside was, but missed the crunch of the outer sugar coating when eating it fresh out of the oven. read more

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I try to go once a week. My go to is the Crème Brûlée cinnamon roll or cookie croissant. Everyone at the office always asks me to pick up their banana bread too. read more

The baked goods were dry and stale. The quiche was very dry, and the crust did not seem like real crust. You need to serve only fresh food. Date everything and throw it out if not sold while it is still fresh. read more

On the hunt for these delicious croissant cubes I've been seeing on social media. Was planning on visiting them at the farmers market but learned they now have a physical location! Since it was a far drive (for us) we got one of everything . Got home and demolished the following (all were delicious and we'd make the trip again for them): ham and Gruyère on pretzel croissant, pain chocolat, guava and chocolate/pistachio croissant cubes, mushroom spinach ricotta danish (?), lilikoi canele, French toast soufflé with an amazing sauce. First time trying and they did not disappoint! It's a cute little storefront with signage written on the display glass, the checkout is literally the entrance to the shop. Lots of metered street parking at $3/first hour. We weren't there quite the hour but didn't want to hunt for other parking so chose the metered. I believe you also get a 10% discount if your total is more than $75 (it was either $70 or $75, pls double check if you're trying to get this discount). That wasn't our intent but it was definitely a anice surprise! Made up for paying for parking lol. Owner was very appreciate for our large order and had her son helping to pack our goods. It may have been his first day and he seemed a little overwhelmed but overall was a very nice young teenager who was trying his best to cram all of our goods into bags and boxes. Just realized we didn't end up getting the focaccia or sourdough. We did order quite a bit and can see how those may have been forgotten as they were on the top of the farther case. Oh well, excuse to go back! Everything thus far has been very delicious, savory and not too heavy. We finished the ham and Gruyère and croissant cubes over half an hour ago and I'm still thinking about how delicious they were lol. read more

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Omg! This place was so delicious!!! It's unfortunate they don't have a parking lot or anything.... Food: I ordered the banana bread, guava bar, and pretzel croissant. Each one was delicious! Everything was moist and flavorful. She gave me the corner of the guava bar so it had a nice crust on the edge and bottom. They also make coffee drinks, but i didn't order any. Service: you don't walk in and look around. You have to look inside from the sidewalk through the glass and the lady who works as the cashier/server is at the door. She was really nice. They take credit card with $6 minimum purchase. Ambiance: well, you can't sit and eat. They did have two tables on the sidewalk , but there's no shade so I don't think anyone wants to enjoy their pastry in the scorching sun. Their pastries are not over priced and it's very delicious. I would definitely recommend them over Paris baguette in town. read more

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I found my new favorite croissant shop! I recently traveled to Europe and Love getting fresh baked crispy and buttery croissants. Lucky we can have amazing bakeries right here in Honolulu! This cute shop on the outskirts of Chinatown has Onolicious baked goodies! I enjoyed the savory bacon mozzarella on a croissant bed. The Almond croissant was perfect balance of soft and flaky with toasted almonds. I was hoping for more guava flavor and sweetness, which I actually prefer my sweets not too sweet in the guava bar but the crust had a nice texture to it. Look forward to trying more delectables soon! read more

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We ordered coffee and an almond croissant. The croissant was good. The coffee came in a paper cup with a broken lid and was only half full. The cashier wouldn't make eye contact and was not communicative on our order. We waited for like 10 min for the coffee and there was no one else there. read more

Bump the stars because their croissants are good. I tried pretzel and apple croissants, both are good, flaky. Although I was little disappointed the apple strudels croissant don't have apple slice inside. Avoid canele and latte. Their pistachio latte super sweet, no wonder others would order it with little sweetness. I won't try their latte again. Good service, although waited awhile to place my order. read more

This little hole in the wall bakery is "Tre Magnifique "! Lots of French pastries and more! What's helpful is they write on the outside glass what the pastry is and the price. One little al fresco table and chairs,lots of customers doing takeout and the line moves pretty quickly! We found parking in front of the lei stands on North Beretania ,we were lucky!(metered) I wish the drinks were offered in sizes because we just gulped it down in no time! They do serve it with oat milk which is nice because some of us are lactose intolerant. Yelping is a tough job...we sacrifice our diet restrictions for a good review!!!!! Some of the pastries could've used some toasting but I know they are very busy so no complaints here! Just appreciate quality foods and friendly service! Saw the owner and wanted to thank her for a job well done but again they're very busy. Many mom and pop shops are closing. So we are just so grateful for these owners,mahalo! We support local all da way! read more

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Bought their Bread Pudding because it looked good and my wife keeps raving about their mushroom quiche that she tried once. The bread pudding was hard and dry and flavorless. You have balls charging $5 for inedible food. I had to throw it away after one bite and I usually never throw food away. read more

Ocean Side Bakery - Bread pudding in the trash. - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ocean Side Bakery has been blowing up my Instagram feed so much that when a retirement party was brought to my attention and dessert donations were requested, I knew Ocean Side Bakery would be the perfect place to get some dessert. I walked over shortly before 7:00am (though if you are visiting for the first time, do double check their hours) and was already surprised to see some people already waiting in line. As I waited my turn next to the storefront window displaying all their delicious baked goods, I was pleasantly surprised to see the variety of goods they had available for purchase. However, I did notice that the Croissant Cubes and Canelés were noticeably absent...until a whole tray of Canelés were placed in the window. Since I was still behind one more customer, I had my fingers crossed that she would not purchase any, and funnily enough, she only purchased a croissant, a different sweet treat, and perhaps a coffee before heading out. And when it was my turn to order, I asked if I could purchase the entire tray of Canelés in the window (there were 18 total divided by 3 different flavors). The Cashier explained the flavors: Lilikoi, Coconut (Haupia), and Chocolate before promptly prepping my to-go boxes. As the Cashier did that, I could hear the Owner in the background exclaim that someone had already bought out all the Canelés to which I promptly responded that I was sorry and needed it for a retirement party. It was at that moment that either the Owner or another Staff member had responded that I didn't need to apologize to them but to the man behind me since that was why he was visiting. I then looked at him and repeated that it was for a retirement party with a sheepish expression. While the Canelés weren't cheap at $3.50 each, I will say that it is comparable to other good bakeries in the neighborhood and with the quality of ingredients and the overall final product, I would say that these items, while on the more pricey side, are more than worth it. Do keep in mind though that since the tops of the flavored (?) Canelés are more of a jam/spread that you have to be careful when carrying/transporting as it may spill. I was actually surprised that mine were still pretty intact by the time I arrived back to work. Now you're probably asking how the Canelé tastes like and let me tell you...it is the most perfect little sweet treat that looks deceptively heavier than it actually tastes. The best way to describe it would be the perfect bread pudding with a more crunchy/textured outside and a custardy/pudding-like texture on the inside. The filling on top--I personally tried the Lilikoi and Coconut/Haupia--are perfectly complimentary to the Canelé pastry and make for a wonderful little treat. The bottoms of each Canelé also have this caramel crust at the bottom that is absolutely sinful. The last time I had something similar is when I had a traditional Bananas Foster bread pudding in NOLA and let me tell you...the nostalgia of my taste buds! Overall, I would highly recommend Ocean Side Bakery if you have not yet been or are interested in trying out new baked goods. While the pastries are not cheap, by any means, it is again very comparable to nearby bakeries and the quality of each of the pastries is hard to beat. The Canelés and Croissant Cubes also seem to be a specialty of this establishment and I can vouch that the Canelé alone is enough to prompt future visits. Apologies to Romero (if you ever read this) though whom I essentially stole the Canelés from. If we ever run into each other waiting to order from Ocean Side Bakery again, I owe you one. read more

Ocean Side Bakery - Caneles (Chocolate, Lilikoi, and Coconut/Haupia). - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They have delicious pastries, helpful and friendly staff and a nice umbrella shaded parklette to sit and enjoy!

The food here is exquisite. Just as good as the Halekulani bakery, if not better!!!! LOL The service is great also. The guy was friendly. Highly recommended: the gingerbread bread pudding and the lilikoʻi meringue. ONO!!!! read more

Love everything we've tried here! The coffee is also very good! We were a little concerned about parking but there is always something available close by. They have a few small tables, which we've been lucky enough to get one every time we have visited. Highly recommend. read more

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It's a gem! Everything I've tried from this bakery was tasty - from their strawberry cream tart, bite-size Cane Leis, to ham and cheese croissant sandwich - each item left me a delicious memory. I had hoped to try their croissant cube but their machine for the cube (?) broke on the day I was there. I must fly out to Oahu again just to get this cube (I live in Maui)!! read more

Ocean Side Bakery - Good sized strawberry cream tart - with almond slices and lots of dreamy cream lol - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have visited twice and so far the pastries have been all delicious, albeit, the coconut brownie was a little too sweet for my liking. I could eat the pretzel croissant every day of my life and probably not get sick of it. The service has been lovely both times. My only gripe is that they have an extensive coffee menu, however, it seems like they do not know how to execute it. The cappuccino I ordered took longer than expected and definitely disappointed. It ended up being a lukewarm milk coffee instead. They were kind enough to offer a replacement when I brought it to their attention, however, I opted for a refund instead. I will surely be back, just not for their coffee drinks. read more

Ocean Side Bakery - "Cappuccino" - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Saturday morning came by to check out Oceanside bakery. Oh my goodness, i was lucky, with no line and everything was filled. I gobbled my ham and cheese Crescent. It was delicious. Bought some more goodies. It was amazing! read more

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Love it here! I swear this has become my go to spot! I always recommend to friends who find themselves in the downtown area and my coworkers! My mom is in love with their guava bars and I love their lunch sandwiches! I always get their croissant sandwiches in the morning or their banana bread and their fruit tarts! I like to try something new everytime I go but my favorite are definitely the sandwiches, guava bars, cookies, and canneles! read more

Ocean Side Bakery - Chicken pesto sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a gem of a bakery! This is a can't miss! The chocolate croissant was delicious. read more

Ocean Side Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing croissants! And the canele...wow! I've never seen canele any other place in Honolulu. Visit this tiny bakery and be amazed by the flavors, quality, and homemade vibe. read more

Excellent pastries and friendly service. They always sold out so it is best to pre-ordered. I was surprised today they have fresh mushrooms with ham quiche and it's so delicious! read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! Super easy to pre-order, just look on their IG page and text them. I pre-ordered two lilikoi meringue tarts and they were incredible! Perfect amount of lilikoi flavor and the meringue was not too sweet, like many other places are. I've tried their pastries as well and I love all of their croissants. This place is a must try! read more

Ocean Side Bakery - lilikoi meringue tart 8in - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Really enjoyed the plain croissants. Cute set up and staff were friendly. I tried the brown butter chocolate chip cookie- it was good and very rich. One cookie was plenty. read more

It's a very quaint little bakery shop. But they have such delicious bakery items to choose from. The only problem is is finding parking. A definite must try on anyone's list.!!!! read more

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I love this place; everything is super and not too sweet. Today I ordered the chocolate cake with Grand Marnier for a Christmas party on Saturday. Looking forward to making a grand entrance with it! read more

Love this place!! The croissants were amazing! The bread pudding!!! Love that they have savory items as well. Went twice in one day!! Also met the owner. I really enjoyed speaking a little French. I can't get over the low prices!! And last but not least- the outside seating area is very European. Made me feel at home. read more

great food and service. pastries are great and would be back for the cheesecake and coffee