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Came for the malasadas and was disappointed. Basically a donut w glaze on top. No filling inside. I hate to give bad reviews to small businesses. But have to be honest. These Malasadas are not Hawaiian Malasadas. I did not try any other food or than malasadas.
We got the malasadas and we thought it was okay. The breading was soft and the sugar on top of it gave it a nice crunch. The cream in the inside was also okay too. Felt a bit thicker than what I'm used to. They have sound seating outside and bring out the food to you.
Came here because of the rave reviews of the malasadas. I must have arrived at the right time because there wasn't much of a line. Got a few to sample. POG, Ube, Cookies n Cream and coffee. The bread itself was nice and soft. That was the best part. I thought there was a little too much sugar and not enough of the cream filling. Made the bread part a little plain where there was no cream. But the flavor of the cream was great. There was plenty of seating outside but don't overstay as a line had formed by the time I was ready to go. Glad I stopped by but looking forward to trying other spots.
We came here as our last stop before hitting the airport and flying back home. We were excited to try their malasadas. They were sold out of the POG malasadas, so we ordered 1 mango and 1 lilikoi to-go. We ate them on the plane and they were delicious! Friendly staff members. She assured us that they would last a few hours on the plane, and she was right! I wish we ordered more flavors to try.
Went to Passion Bakery for breakfast to try their "famous malasadas". Got the guava filled malasada and also too their Java Chip Mocha Frappuccino. Unfortunately being from Oahu with having Leonard's Bakery malasadas, these malasadas were rather mid compared to that. The guava filling was the artificially flavored type. But other than that it was a decent/above average sweet treat. The malasadas itself I'd say was 3 stars. However, the star was the Java Chip Mocha Frappuccino. The thing I loved most about it was that the java chips were small enough where it never got stuck in the straw and was evenly consistent with every sip. By far the best java chip mocha frappuccino in my book! I'd come back for this one. It made starbucks seem mid tbh. Service was friendly and efficient. And the ambiance, though quite small it was fresh with the smell of a malasadas bakery :) Plus a few tables and plenty parking outside. Overall I'd give it a 4 stars. Definitely coming back for that java chip frappuccino YUM!!!
Passion Bakery Cafe is an absolute must if you're on the hunt for fresh malasadas! We came bright and early, and it was 100% worth it. We ordered the Lilikoi, Haupia, and Ube malasadas -- and WOW. All of them were so good, but the ube was our favorite! Soft, fluffy, perfectly sweet, and filled with so much flavor. You can really taste the freshness. The employees were also so sweet and kind, which made the experience even better. It's always nice to feel welcomed, especially early in the morning. Another big plus is the private parking lot with plenty of spaces -- super convenient! There's also lots of outdoor seating in a courtyard surrounded by beautiful plumeria trees (and some friendly chickens walking around), which adds to the whole island charm. Such a delicious and peaceful spot to start your day -- we'd definitely come back again!
The passion I have for Passion Bakery is unparalleled. Lit-erally the best malasadas on the island. They are delicious with a variety of flavors including ube, lilikoi, vanilla, raspberry cream, etc... They also do preordering online, so you can roll up late and still get them hot when you're ready!!! An angelic place. Get there if on Kauai. Love, a malasada queen
I'm not a huge sweets person but I really enjoyed the tropical flavors of these. We also got the coffee flavored one which was really good should have saved my coffee with eat with it.
Delicious locomoco and giant stuffed omelet! Malasadas so good. Coffee yummy too! We liked it so much
Best malasadas on Kauai. Fresh, warm, crispy outside, airy inside, and overall a great sweet treat. Their most popular one is the POG malasada which did not disappoint. The filling is thicker than Leonard's Bakery (Oahu), similar to butter cream texture rather than ooey-gooey. You need to wait a bit after placing your order, but it's worth it.
Wow! Go here! First time having malasadas in Hawaii and these were fantastic and memorable! Not too sweet, which is the best part. The filling in the middle is perfection. I read many reviews which led me to go to this particular spot, and I was not disappointed. Hot and fresh donuts in a beautiful courtyard area. I hiked the Kuilau Ridge Trail one morning and then got these donuts. Quick and friendly service. Iced coffee with coconut milk was delicious, too.
Read a lot about the Malasadas so had to try them from Passion Bakery. It's a very busy place and due to it being small inside they only allow a few people at a time to order food. They offer breakfast sandwiches and other items. Staff were very helpful and we ordered several of the Malasadas. We ordered the Vanilla Bean, Lilikoi, Mango and Ube. They were warm when we picked them up. They were delicious but have plenty of napkins as they are quite messy. There are several tables outside and most were taken.
A must-stop bakery in Kauai! This was my first time in Kauai, and Passion Bakery was such a great find. I ordered the Kahlúa loco moco and it was absolutely delicious. I ended up ordering a few baked goods as well, and everything was fresh and tasty. Parking can be a bit rough, and they're definitely very busy, but the customer service was excellent, friendly, and efficient. There's outdoor seating available on a first-come, first-served basis not a ton of seats, but enough to enjoy your food if you're lucky. Next time I'm back in Kauai, I can't wait to return. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!
4 months ago
The workers were very kind & the food was splendid! the iced latte wasn't my cup of joe, but I'd go back and try something else to drink, just for the food and 2 malasadas this time! read more
1 year ago
Passion Bakery makes hot, fresh malasadas every day. We stopped in right at opening to avoid the crowds and were greeted by the delightful scent of baked goods. This was my first time trying malasadas, so I wanted to make sure and order a variety. We tried four fillings, all dusted with cinnamon sugar. My personal favorites were the matcha and chocolate, both incredibly creamy and buttery. They have a great system set up to get your baked goods to you quickly. We ordered at the counter, and waited outside for about 15-minutes before being delivered our treats. I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in the Kapa'a area! This is the perfect treat to take with you on your trip to either side of the island. read more
1 year ago
Good. I wouldn't say it's anything amazing but a good stop for breakfast and Malasadas. I got their #2 most popular breakfast sandwich. It was fresh and filling. The Malasada tasted like a regular fried donut with sugar. Good prices. Food takes a while to come out. read more
5 stars for the friendly service but we're here to review food. Cute little cafe, nestled in Kinipopo marketplace. Breakfast sandwiches, pastries, breads, açaí bowls ... but we came to try the malasadas. They're ok..not good like other places. Coffee was also ok. The guava pastry was too creamy for my taste. Enjoyed the panioklo breakfast sandwich but it was heavy and I couldn't finish. read more
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Michael S.
"Thank you so much for your review and for visiting our bakery! We're…
2 months ago
We tried all the Malasadas around the island. This was our favorite place. They also have other breakfast items and coffee. The lilikoi malasada was my favorite. read more
1 year ago
Went right after they opened and you will wait to get inside as they allow only 4 customers inside at a time. We got 4 Maladies Cinnamon regular, coconut filled, I've filled and POG filled(OMG)!! Delicious and warm perfect way to start the day!! read more
7 months ago
Visited last year and had to come back for a second round. Even with the rain outside patio area is covered enough to enjoy meal without getting wet. We were super excited to see that they now make their tasty malasadas everyday. We ordered the paniolo breakfast sandwich with Chipotle mayo on side, an iced latte with oat milk, brewed coffee, Keylime malasada and an Ube malasada. The paniolo breakfast sandwich was delicious. The bread they use is a soft with a hint of sweetness and perfect for the bacon, egg,onion, and cheese inside. My iced latte and brewed coffee were also perfect, and paired so well with our Malasadas. The star of the show was definitely the key lime malasada. It's a prefect combination of tart, creamy and oh so flavorful! It's gonna be hard not to visit every day while here! Also shout out to Christine for great customer service, she was helpful in recommending flavors and had a genuine way of connecting with us! read more
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Michael S.
Mahalo for coming back to see us again—nothing means more than a…
7 months ago
Great breakfast along with pastries and coffee! We always come to Passion bakery a few times well on Kauai for the week. Shawna the head honcho and chief baker is the bestest. read more
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Michael S.
Thank Bob for the wonderful review. You are always a pleasure to have…
Best malasada's on the island! Mo betta than Leonard's and Pipeline on Oahu!!! They make them to order so they are warm and delicious!! Get plenty of flavors from plain sugar, cinnamon and 6+ other flavors. We got the lilikoi, vanilla bean, haupia...warm fresh yeasty donut flavor, great texture, very filling! Delicious fillings!! Service is great, place your order at the counter and grab a table outside. Friendly service they also have many breakfast options from egg dishes and breakfast plates. read more
6 months ago
While visiting Kaua'i for the first time last year, we sought out to try some malasadas. While doing our research, I found Passion Bakery Cafe had excellent reviews. So we took a roadtrip from our rented condo in Poipu to Passion. The location is a little tricky to find, but definitely worth it. We were able to park on the road next to the cafe and found a table outside. We ordered three malasadas, one with chocolate cream inside for me, one with vanilla bean cream inside for my wife, and a sugar coated one to share. The order took a little while, as they made them fresh to order. But we enjoyed the weather and the birds as we waited. The malasadas were so tasty and were worth the wait. Unfortunately, the thought to get photos didn't happened until there was only the sugar coated one left. If you are visiting Kaua'i and want to try some yummy malasadas, give Passion Bakery Cafe a try. Enjoy! read more
I have to give this place a five star rating! We got there when they opened, the guy taking our order was very upbeat and pleasant. I ordered a Hawaiian Breakfast Sandwhich while my partner ordered two Malasadas (not there is only one in the picture becuase he inhaled it) and a bacon puff pastry. We sat at the tables outside where we listened to and watched the chickens while drinking our coffee and eating our food! We will be going back! read more
4 months ago
7 months ago
We got two of their sandwiches (the Mexican and the Paniolo) and a variety of their malasadas. Wow, everything was great! The sandwiches on their home made buns was delicious and the malasadas were light and very flavorful. Staff and service was friendly, and the bakery was spotlessly clean. We're definitely coming back! read more
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Michael S.
Here’s a warm, professional reply you can use (on-brand for Passion):…
1 year ago
Someone at our hotel recommended this bakery so we were so excited to have a great breakfast. We actually went for Gauva bread but they were out. Apparently they only bake on certain days. This is counter service and comfy outdoor seating. We waited a long time for our breakfast sandwiches and they were just disappointed. The menu description and taste don't match. Unfortunately we might have already had poor expectations when we decided to get a lillilokoi muffin and it was the driest most un flavorful muffin we've ever tried. This was definitely not fresh. I would not recommend this bakery and I rarely do that. read more
Overhyped malasadas! My girl recommended this place, which looks good on their menu and yelp page. The ambiance is cozy and quite warmed because of the servers that ran this place. People over here are friendly as you can get :) Sadly, the malasadas that they're known for are great in an IG story, but was just a facade of its shell. Their malasadas look pretty for the picture but lacked on substance. The bread doesn't taste like malasadas at all with its light flake but instead an ordinary roll that you see in Vons or Ralph's. The filling looks like a droplet even Oliver Twist would reject :/ Overall, one and done! read more
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Michael S.
Really sorry you didn't appreciate our malsadas, it's very strange to…
3 months ago
Finally was able to get fresh malasadas in Kauai. We got the pineapple, orange, guava cream, plain cinnamon sugar coated and chocolate malasadas. The favorite was the POG. We also got the jalapeño popper sandwich which was fantastic! Really cute bakery that I would totally come back to again to try more of their delicious desserts and sandwiches. So happy it was open! Staff are also so friendly! Mahalo! read more
9 months ago
11 months ago
Wow. So good. My only regret is coming here on our last day on the island so I couldn't get more! The coconut cream malasada was absolutely delicious and I got a good serving of cream in mine. I also loved the plain one. The malasadas were so warm & fresh. The staff were kind and we got our order in 5 minutes. I love the sweet outdoor eating area with the cute chickens and their neon sign. My husband got the POG as well and it was also good, nice brightness and contrast to the sweet and doughy malasada. Mahalo! read more
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Michael S.
Aloha!…
A great little bakery in a small retail/restaurant complex just off the main highway. It's ticked away so it might be a bit to find, but well worth it. It's small, compact with a suefficient amount of outdoor cafe type seating. There's an array of baked goods although many were already gone by time we arrived at 10:30 am on a Saturday. What was left, however, looked wonderfully tempting. On certain days they have hand made to order Malasadas... a Portuguese Azores treat that came to Hawaii by plantation workers in the 1800s. This place has an array of fillings to choose from ane we got mango and coated sugar. You can get cinnamon as well. We then chose a few pastries and all of it was scrumptious. They have breakfast and lunch items that look wonderful too. This place is a must for amazing bakery goods, including Malasadas! read more
8 months ago
This was our first stop on our trip to Kauai and so glad it was . We came back every morning for the Mexicano breakfast sandwich, my husbands favorite was the Paniolo AND the malasadas were to die for . I ordered to POG each time and a regular cinnamon coated one, yum! Service was great and nice calm area to eat. Must stop by! read more
4 months ago
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Michael S.
I know this is disappointing to hear, especially since freshness is…
I have only had malasadas here. At $3something a pop, they are small, but tasty, loaded with sugar and sweetness. Good little snack for a sugar rush. Staff are cool, there is limited seating outside and sign says they are making them daily now. read more
1 year ago
I love this place! For all you French toast lovers - you *have* to come here. I came here with my husband on our first day in Kauai and I ordered the Pineapple French Toast. Sooo good! Fluffy but soaked through with the batter. And they give you plenty of butter. Our last day I made sure we came back, but this time I ordered the Guava French Toast (in the photo). Somehow, I liked it even more than the Pineapple! Do not pass this place up if you're in the area read more
Kaua'i is a slice of heaven on earth! Passion Bakery did not disappoint! They serve fresh, hot malasadas every T, Th and Sat! A must order! Service is fast and efficient. We got the Kalua Pork Loco Moco and it was so good! Some of the best pork on the island! read more
Great stop for breakfast--and lunch to-go for outings and taking on the airplane! Preordered from website (a few kinks but called in the morning and provide details and order was perfect. Went back next day for dine in breakfast and another to-go lunch. There were 5 of us ordering a lot of food and service was fast and accurate. Don't miss malasadas too! read more
4 months ago
Breakfast sandwiches and malasadas were so good we had to come back a second time in a week. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The place is small so enjoy the sunshine in their outdoor patio. read more
7 months ago
The Ube Malasada has to be one of the best things I've EVER eaten in my life; no exaggeration. I'm so glad that I took the recommendation of the person behind the counter to try it. My family and friends are sick of hearing me talk about how amazing it was. I genuinely will go back to Kauai from CA one day to have it again. Speaking of which, I took Malasadas back to California so my Hawaiian friend could have a piece of home and after 13 hours of travel they were still pretty d$*n good! I also really appreciated that the bakery has a 6 person maximum to be inside at once. It really helped things from feeling too cramped and overwhelming. read more
8 months ago
All we had was malasadas, but we were there three times. Made fresh when you order. Had sugar coated and cinnamon sugar. We are not filling people. Cinnamon sugar on a warm malasada with coffee! Couldn't ask for anything else. Just had the brewed coffee and it was my favorite coffee around. read more
10 months ago
Loved the popular regular POG and Ube malasadas. It's a fried donut with cream filling on top. POG had good balance of citrusy and sweet while Ube tasted like regular vanilla. read more
2 years ago
This was a delicious breakfast spot not too far from where we were staying. The macadamia nut sticky bun had plenty of nuts and was flavorful. We split the most popular breakfast sandwich (can't recall the name) and I see why it is the most popular! Highly recommend it and the bread it comes on puts the flavor combo over the top! Iced coffee drinks were great too! You put your order in and they give you any baked goods from the case but will then make your coffee and other breakfast items such as sandwiches and bring them out to you. No tables inside but a good number outside. Not very large inside either but the food is good so it's all good! read more
6 months ago
4 months ago
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Michael S.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so happy you enjoyed the…
2 years ago
Stopped by on our way to the Kilauea Lighthouse. Nice cafe with coffee, pastries and breakfast and lunch items. I chose one of the breakfast sandwiches. It had egg, bacon, and cheese. It was large which was good because I was hungry! My daughter ordered the special which was a Hawaiian French toast with a side order of eggs. She really enjoyed it was it was a deal at $11.99. Food was definitely homemade fresh on the spot! Service was great! We will totally go back when we are in the area! read more
Passion bakery is located in a strip mall and very easy to find. It's small and very popular, as most of the pastry items were sold out when we arrived around 10 am! Thankfully, we were able to get some fresh Malasadas. So we got passionfruit, mango, POG and Ube, and they were all delicious. It's quite adorable to see them side by side as the colorful fillings decorate the top of each one. The malasadas were big and delicious. They were fresh and puffy, filled with a decent amount of delicious fillings which was not too sweet. Overall we liked all the favors and enjoyed them all. You can also order some breakfast plates and enjoy them at the outdoor seating area. The staff were very friendly. They had us waiting on the garden sitting area (with complimentary drinking water) and brought our box to us. Overall, we were happy we made the trip to get us some fresh and delicious malasadas. read more
2 years ago
It was our last day on Kauai. We were looking for a breakfast spot to eat before we headed to the airport and came across Passion Bakery Cafe on Yelp. We arrived around 10am on a Wednesday and they were a little busy. There was a short line & I noticed the pastries were half gone. Standing in line observing the staff. It seemed like they were short staffed and it was a bit chaotic. They seemed very nice but under a lot of stress. We were patient and just waited. I noticed they're Christians and loved the music. One of the workers was singing and praising while working which I don't mind at all and loved that vibe. The food was good. I got a chorizo which I liked. My husband got a loco moco which was really filling & tasty. My son got an Acai bowl. He said it was different but I actually liked it bc it wasn't overly sweet like other places I've tried. My daughter ordered the guava toast but later the staff came out to let us know that they didn't have it so she got pineapple toast instead which she said didn't taste great. My other daughter got a jalapeño egg sandwich. It was good but had too many jalapeños. The malasadas were ok. The filling was creamier and heavy with very colorful food coloring & you couldn't really taste the mango or Ube. We got a table outside to eat and the chickens sure are brave and look for food. Just beware. All in all I would come back and give it another try & try other pastries. I think there's definitely room for improvement for this place as they could probably find a better ordering system that will make things run smoothly for everyone. The staff just seemed frazzled & all over the place, but with a better system in place things could run more smoothly & efficiently. read more
9 months ago
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Michael S.
Aloha! Thank you so much for this incredible review and for sharing…
10 months ago
I wish I could give this business more than 5 stars. We went here four times in our week on Kauai. The breakfast sandwiches on the homemade brioche are so tasty. And the malasadas are NEXT level. Best we've ever had! You must try the ube and lilikoi. I'll be dreaming of those for months to come! Thank you for treating us so well on our trip! read more
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4-356 Kuhio Hwy 121
Ste 121
Kapaa, HI 96746
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(808) 821-0060
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Placed an order for pick up over the phone for malasadas and was told to still wait in line instead of picking it up at the exit as advised by the owner here on Yelp. Hmmm....wondering if anyone had the same issue?
This is not what we do? If you order and pay over the phone, come to side door (exit door) and come in. We have some new employees that have not yet been properly trained. Please forgive us, we are short handed with no time to do proper training.…
Would it be possible to call ahead of time to place an order for malasadas for pick up on the same day?
We are extremely short handed and not able to take phone orders at this time
Do you have specific days you sell malasadas?
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 7 am till 1pm or till we run out. Whichever comes first.
Where can I find fruit bread?
Sorry just saw your post to this question. We make single serving banana bread and mango bread. Using fresh fruit from our Garden Island.…
Is there a menu for vegan gluten free options? Also, do they have vegan gluten free cake slices?
Thank you for asking a very good question, we offer breakfast and lunch items using GF breads. On the sweet side we currently offer gluten free single serving cheesecake and macaroons. We are in the process of working with local farmers to create…
Will they be open on Labor Day?
Are there any gluten free baked goods?
They do have some gluten free items but limited.
We will be staying in the Princeville area. Do any of businesses up there carry your baked goods?
You can buy our cookies at North Shore General Store in Princeville, it's the only gas station in Princeville, they also use our buns on there burgers (good choice). The have brick oven pizza too. Then in Kilauea you can get a variety of our baked…
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