Pane Nudo opened two years ago in Downtown Hilo, taking place of another favorite bakery location. My friend told me about this place and said it was a must try here. Their store is only open on Wed and Sat, so you should definitely plan ahead to visit this store on those days in the morning to have a better selection of bread choices. I tried their Asian Pear foccacia and it was absolutely amazing; pear, honey, and manchego cheese was a perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors akin to well-balanced charcuterie board. Pane Nudo is a must try in Hilo. Highly recommend their foccacia bread!!! read more

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We initially didn't realize that this bakery was only open twice a week. Patrons were ordering a sizable amount of bread with one guy taking at least a half dozen mini baguettes and two big loaves. At the rate people were buying, this house of flour, water, yeast, and salt would be out of bread in no time. We got two focaccia slices: goat cheese roasted pepper basil and an ali'i mushroom garlic. Both were chewy but airy at the same time. The mushroom was spicier than expected requiring bites of the goat cheese slice to cool the palete. The roasted peppers and basil added extra flavors to the richness of the goat cheese. Both were delicious, large slices of bread, and you should absolutely make a stop here, just make sure they're open. And get there early. These Hilo natives love their bread and there may not be much left if you get there late! For those of you familiar with Honolulu's famous Breadshop in Kaimuki, this may be slightly better, but don't take my word for it. Parking in whatever street parking you can find. read more

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Over the years I've been on the island I haven't found anyone who can deal with flour with the same level of crafts(wo)manship and sense of taste. From breads to desserts - everything is perfect. Thank you for your impeccable work, Barbara, and for keeping this truly Italian place of art available to us. read more

Pane Nudo - Focaccias - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Welcoming, charming, and tiny authentic focaccia shop in downtown Hilo run by a truly talented artisanal baker! Pane Nudo has the best focaccia in Hilo, hands down. I haven't tried any of her pastries yet, but they look so tempting, especially the pistachio cookies and fresh baked fruit scones. My favorite focaccia is the uala or sweet potato focaccia with caramelized onions/shallots, Kalamata olives, and feta. Perfect combination of sweet, salty, tangy, fluffy, crunchy, and oily (in a good way)! The fresh tomato focaccia was simple, bursting with fresh tomato flavor, and had the perfect crust. Also tried the pear and honey focaccia. A nice sweet, toasty, sticky treat after the savory focaccias. Pane Nudo has high quality focaccia and so many other scrumptious baked goods. Be sure to stop by, it'll brighten your day and make your stomach happy. :) read more

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Vegan options exist here, too! The Barese is absolutely the yummiest bread I've ever had. This is one of Barbara's vegan options and I think she offers at least one more most times as well. I'm dairy free, not vegan but even if you're not either you will still love the Barese! read more

Beautiful simple shop with delicious focaccia. It reminds me of the small bakeries in Italy. We tried a few different flavors (free tasting samples). We chose the spicy jalapeno garlic and the turmeric with squash and garlic. It was so soft, fresh and full of flavor! The owner and her Italian mother were very kind and welcoming. I will be visiting anytime I go to Hilo and make sure to bring a lot home! read more

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The focaccia and bread were amazing! So fresh, it was still hot. I will be back next week to try something new for sure

Simple clean bakery right behind the Main Street kamehameha ave shops. So glad I stumbled across this!! I ate my focaccia so fast I didn't get to take a picture but it was incredible. Light and fluffy but still crispy and so flavorful. The owner was very nice as well. Next time in Hilo I am definitely stopping by and buying more. read more

We stopped by just out of curiosity and walked out with an amazing piece of focaccia w pear, hwn chili pepper, and honey (delicious). Then with one step out of the door, asked the owner what the orange sauce looking thing was in her fridge. It's this amazing concoction of her sourdough bread with her home-grown organic tomatoes with some other fresh ingredients. We went back in and bought that too! What a gem of a place ! read more

Everything is delicious. My fave is the lilikoi meyer lemon pie with a macadamia nut crust, but the variety of focaccia and the loaves are delicious. Barbara takes great pride in her work and rightly so. Treat yourself nice and visit! read more

Some of the BEST quality bread on the island. Open Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Artisan sourdough and amazing focaccia. read more

Pane Nudo - Fresh loaves - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Finally we've got some good Italian bread in Hilo! This Italian lady is the genuine article!

Excellent breads, focaccia, cookies & other desserts! Great little bakery in old downtown Hilo, just off bayfront. The owner/baker, Barbara is a delight, too - always with a lovely smile when she greets you. Don't miss this bakery, as it's the best in town . Cash is helpful as the wifi signal there is not the greatest, but her products are! Enjoy! Open Wednesday and Saturday from 11am - 2pm only. read more

Cute little fresh bread bakery in downtown Hilo! Shop was easy to find, owner was very lovely and put together our order quickly. The sourdough breads was with beautiful designs etched, the variety of focaccia was simply amazing! In her small fridge behind, she even had tiramisu in jars! Next time I go, I'll be prepared with a cooler bag and ice pack because I love tiramisu! We tried the U'ala focaccia, red peppers goat cheese focaccia and zucchini and chimmichurri focaccia. Everything was delicious! read more

Pane Nudo - Zuchinni Smoked Gouda Chimichurri Focaccia and Pear Walnut Manchego Honey Hawaiian Chili Focaccia - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

The focaccia are wonderful and the owner is even more wonderful! We got the 1) Zaatar, 2) Margarita, and 3) Zucchini, chimichuri, and gouda focaccias. They were all amazing! We actually sat on a low wall across the street from the shop and ate half of them on the spot! It is a sweet little shop with a very dedicated local following and the owner is absolutely charming. In my mind, it's a must-visit if you will be near Hilo on a Wednesday or Friday morning. read more

Fresh baked bread, ciabatta, torta caprese and delicious focacce, with super yummy recipes. It's the real stuff (I'm Italian). The best bakery in Hilo for sure (if not in the entire island !). Barbara is very charming and welcoming, everything is homemade by her and fresh daily. A pure delight, I can only recommend. read more

Pane Nudo - Bakeries Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Everything about Pane Nudo is exceptional. The Focaccia is perfect, possibly the best I've ever had, the service is delightful, and the breads are displayed in a way that makes you want to buy all of them. There is a reason Hilo residents excitedly wait for Wednesdays and Saturdays to arrive. read more

Absolutely the best bakery in 10,000 miles. Savory bread options are king here. Everything is made with amore, (aloha). The sourdough is a work of art. There is a tendency to want to buy everything on offer, but it is not possible to eat that much. Just take solace in knowing you can come back read more

Went here while visiting my son who lives in Hilo. Wonderful food!!! Focaccia bread is yummy, as well as the fresh sourdough, and a wonderful piece of pie--it was lemon and some fruit with crust made of macadamia nuts!! Oh my goodness! Check on times open before you go. On MY list of favs! read more

This is a wonderful little bakery on Furneaux Lane. Both the sourdough and the sourdough rye bread are comfort food yummy-ness. Don't let the word "rye" scare you ... the rye is understated rather than overpowering. More like a kiss of rye rather than a big slap or punch of rye. The owner/baker, Barbara, is friendly and helpful. All in all, it is a quaint little Italian bakery tucked away on a side street in downtown Hilo that I highly recommend. read more

If you're ever in Hilo, you need to check out this bakery. Genuinely, authentic, and mouth watering delicious focaccia bread. Yes, it's normally just the mother and daughter duo running this bakery. And yes, there might be a little wait, but they absolutely enjoy bringing joy to their customers by connecting with them through my love language which is food! Once you take a bite of their bread, you will want to turn around and buy more. The wait for this focaccia bread is worth every bite!! Bon appetite:) read more

Best focaccia I've ever had! Excited they have a brick and mortar that we can pick up from anytime