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    The Cookie Corner

    4.0 (166 reviews)
    ModerateDesserts, Bakeries
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Chez T.

    I definitely like this location better then the original downstairs location. Everything is nicely organized and the workers are nice. This month's special is Butterscotch pecan and it's honestly the first cookie from cookie corner that' I didn't like. I would say skip it and stick to the originals. Located across from Starbucks next to the Macys food court, this location is a definite improvement.

    Ummm.  . No chocolate.  Felt cheated.  But still yummy so I am less mad than chagrined.
    Joe K.

    Tucked away in a strange part of Ala Moana...near the big food court but not really...kinda under the escalators. But it's also easy to find because the smell of cookies baking is undeniable. The front side has a number of fresh baked cookies in a case. You can buy them all individually. Along the other side is boxed cookies. It's those boxed cookies that bring me back. Awesome shortbreads...but the best of all are the fruit bars (lime, lemon, and lilikoi ). This last visit we got a box of the fruit bars and what was supposed to be chocolate dipped shortbreads. Got home to discover no chocolate on the shortbreads. Kind of a bummer.

    Terry K.

    Locally Made, Locally Owned! Keep your eye out for their coupon specials. Here is my story: Yelper Elite Jackie K sends me a coupon which discounts the cookies and the loose cookies for a week's period. During my last visit, I see a bag of cornflake cookies ($8.95 for about 8 cookies) and I wanted to learn if this cookie was any good as my favorite cornflake cookie is made by a competitor and competitor's price is much less, ( My vote? Cookie Corner ran a close 1st) This Ala Moana location is an open counter, and busy so be prepared to wait. Suggestion: the bag with 9 fruit bars make great gifts for your friends and family on the continent or abroad

    Chocolate dipped peanut butter seems to be a customer fave. It is for mah hubz!
    Jill F.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "You BAKE me happy! A chocolate chip, pb, chocolate dipped pb, n' their limited edition Supa' Bambucha Cookies (Mauna Loa mac nuts, toasted coconut, chocolate chips, n' topped with a Mauna Loa mac nut candy) from THE COOKIE CORNER. Whichever flavor you choose, you've got nothing to lose!" Staff: fully staffed Interior: stand including side area with packaged goodies available for purchase Exterior: on 1st floor outside of the Makai Market Food Court Wait time: 5 mins Parking: garage Overall comments: you can smell them literally a corner away. I L.O.V.E. coming here for their chocolate chip cookies! Slight crunch on the exterior, soft in the middle, tasty chocolate chips, n' simply yuMmmy. My keikis go for the pb while da hubz has to have his chocolate dipped pb. Something for whole Ohana! On this particular visit I had an unusual encounter, the person who helped us seemed like they didn't want me to watch them bag my order n' I felt like they were staring me down. Also, it didn't help that a fly got into the window case. Bc of these reasons it made me even more want to make sure my cookies were properly bagged. Hoping this doesn't happen on my next visit!

    Irene M.

    The sweet smell of cookies... Is found right here in Ala Moana Center Street level right beside the Centerstage and all you need to do is follow the scent of freshly baked cookies. The Cookie Corner has been at this location as far as I can remember keeping it as is while nothing much has changed other than the love that has grown for its cookies Nadine had made a stop which I can understand why as we were wondering if they had some Almond Cookies to celebrate the current Lunar New Year and they did! I spotted a bag on the top of their display case and oo I knew it was perfect to share though as I paid noticed that they did have it in their famous larger sized in their display case which is the perfect snack to graze as you browse around the mall. These fun treats does make it special without a total commitment and the the staff there are just amazing making sure to greet us all as there's always a crowd yet are take care of is amazing. I was thrilled as it was so difficult to find Chinese Almond Cookies during these time of the event and that it was a limited item special which took care of my craving that I never knew was there lol! Thank you!

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    Nadine C.

    Dessert in Honolulu, Hawaii... Walking on the ground level of Ala Moana Center, near Center Stage, a wonderful fragrance captured my attention... it was The Cookie Corner I wanted to see if they still had the Limited Edition of the Chinese Almond Cookie - because Lunar New Year was yesterday (1.29.25). They did!!! Irene noticed that there were bags of Chinese Almond cookies on the top of the display case, as well as single, larger cookies in the display case. She reasoned that by buying just one cookie, it satisfies cravings and it's less of a "commitment" from a bag of cookies! She's so logical! Sold! There were two gals at the cash registers to take care of all of the customers! Wow... this open-air, takeout shop is busy! I enjoyed my Chinese Almond Cookie, but - of course, it's not as good as mom's Almond Cookies - because mom's is oily and crispy from the shortening. Well, my curiosity is cured! Thanks, Irene, for being so common sense! Notes: there are many other cookie options, as well as The Cookie of the Day special at $1.99 plus tax. - The prepackaged containers and boxes are great gifts! - The cookie bites (small cookies) are crunchy!

    Candace F.

    Whenever in the main mall area I smell the baked treats before even seeing them. I automatically walk in the direction of the cookies to check out the offerings even though I already know what's in the case. My favorites are the s'mores and basic chocolate chip. I always end up buying both because it's double the treat. Staff are friendly and line moved quickly. The staff are nice and attentive which moves the line quickly. Definitely an any occasion type of treat and something to enjoy often.

    Dianna R.

    I love the Cookie Corner. Their different locations are all good at keeping to the recipe. I really appreciate the consistency. Some cookies are by weight while others are by cookie. My husband likes the SMOREs one, but I really enjoy their chocolate chip varieties or snickerdoodle ones. I feel that the cookies that are prepackaged are really bad compared to their freshly baked ones. The workers are usually very quick to serve but not overly friendly. This is fine since all I want is a cookie. Sometimes a fly gets into the case, which is gross, but most of the time it is okay.

    Chocolate chip walnut. I see no chocolate?!
    Malinda D.

    The chocolate chip walnut was wack. The chocolate brownie meh. Cookies could use some improvement. Didn't taste walnut either.

    Justin H.

    Best cookies ever. Very nicely made fresh. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Love all the clean counters and the showcase of their cookies,

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    Nice walk in shop with a good variety and a smell good spot. Pretty long lines though, but good location.

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    I got 2 bite sized cups of oatmeal cookies for a gift! A favorite of a friend and I knew I couldn't miss with these!

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    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

    4.4
    (895 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    I love Pipeline Bakeshops Malasadas! I have been to several Malasada places in Hawaii but | love…read morethere's the best for the following reasons: 1. the size of the malasadas: some restaurants tend to make their Malasadas smaller and when places do this it ruins the overall texture and quality of it. The bigger the malasadas size the more airy and fluffy and more bread layers that will be inside. 2. their malasadas always taste fresh and the same quality each time. 3. their malasadas don't feel oily or heavy at all Overall I would highly recommend this place for their Malasadas! I'm so happy to have found them. I can back multiple times on my trip. They also have other desserts too that I have yet to try. They have ice cream, cakes, and other desserts Also tip: if you are ordering a malasada also order a coffee or a matcha drink to go with it. The cinnamon sugar from the malasada just matches so perfectly with a drink this restaurant is also a nice place for walking! There's lot of stores and restaurants to walk around! I'm trying to remember but I think there was a book off that was not too far from here! If you either drive or maybe walk. Service: staff was super helpful and friendly while I was there. I was having an issue with my online order because my phone was being glitchy and they were so nice in helping :) Also wanted to note their branding is so cute!! They even sell merch items too

    Everyone knows to go to Leonard's for freshly made malasadas, and the constant crowds there attest…read moreto their quality and variety (review: https://yelp.to/jaduiZfQRq). However, there are many alternative malasada purveyors throughout Honolulu, so I depended on local vloggers to find the best ones. This one popped up often on YouTube, and as luck would have it, we were dining at The Pig & The Lady on the next block. How calorifically convenient. We took the opportunity to stop by for a pre-dinner snack since they closed at 6PM. It's a cute shop with multiple sweets including quite a selection of housemade ice cream and delectable mouthfuls called Cake Bombs (Photo 10). We decided we would be good and ordered one unfilled Malasada each. Dusted with various sugar flavors, they were just $2.65 a piece. I went for the Coffee, while Jamie chose the daily special, Cinnamon (Photo 6). They were soft and tasty, quite comparable to Leonard's albeit a tad smaller. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing since we had dinner ahead of us. However, we let temptation get the best of us and shared a $5.50 slice of the Ube Haupia Mac Nut Bar, a yummy combination of sweet potato and ube topped with haupia (coconut milk pudding) on a macadamia nut crust (Photo 9). Truth be told, it stole the show from the malasadas. FOOD - 4 stars... the malasadas were good, but that ube dessert was next level AMBIANCE - 4 stars...really a takeout operation with a lot of temptations SERVICE - 4 stars...very calm and orderly TOTAL - 4 stars...yet another spot for sweet Hawaiian decadence RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/U7YPblfoMP

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    Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026
    Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026
    1/2 dozen malasada
    1/2 dozen malasada
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    Jejubing Dessert Cafe

    Jejubing Dessert Cafe

    4.4
    (716 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    If you're looking for a refreshing dessert that's not too sweet or heavy, you need to get yourself…read morea Korean Bingsu (shave ice) at Jejubing! The restaurant is located near the Ala Moana Food Court so you can get yourself a savory meal then head here right after. They have a nice selection of Korean Bingsu and Drinks but the Bingsu is what keeps everyone coming back. Don't let it's simple look fool you. The ice is super fine and creamy. You'll receive a small cup of Condensed Milk to drizzle throughout as you devour it. Make sure you don't drizzle it all at once. Popular flavors are Strawberry, Mango, Oreo and Injeolmi (roasted soybean powder) but I must say, the Mixed Berries is gonna be on my top choices from now on! I've tried watermelon too in times past and that's also a refreshing choice. The Bingsu includes slivered almonds and some whipped cream. They have a small size that could be good for 1-2 people but we got a large and it fed 4 of us ladies. Make sure you stop here before you leave Ala Moana and treat yourself!

    Dessert is always delicious, it reminds me of the ones I had when I went back to Korea…read more My only issue is their service, or more of the lack of service. Once they switched to their self ordering system, there is no one at the front anymore. Its not much of an issue to the younger generation, but its very easy for an older person to have issues using it.

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    Injeolmi Bingsu
    Injeolmi Bingsu
    Mango sans the almonds
    Mango sans the almonds
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    Cha To Gelato Zen

    Cha To Gelato Zen

    4.6
    (181 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    So thankful for restaurants that open just a little later for those of us who are hungry after…read more8:30. We luckily found parking along kapahulu so tried 2 new places: Aburiya Ibushi (9:30pm) and Cha To Gelato Zen (10:30pm). As we walked back to our car, we walked past Zen and noticed it was packed. And it was a Tuesday night! Great that there was a menu on the door so we could see what the excitement was all about. Appeared to be fancy matcha drinks and desserts with a gelato bar. Decided since we had free parking and the line didn't seem too long, grabbing a gelato to take home shouldn't take long. There was only 1 person working to serve the entire restaurant! She had to make every fancy dessert! Omg. But as I watched her, I realized that she was so sweet to everyone and worked very efficiently. We actually did not wait long at all, as there were only 3 orders ahead of us. When it was our turn, she let us sample the gelato flavors. We ended up buying twice as many scoops because they were all so delicious! Not cheap but tasty! We got the azuki (creamy because it's mixed with marscopone), black sesame, miso (taste kinda like caramel), and seasonal watermelon (only for August). The matcha chocolate was very unique. Didnt try the mango. My fav was the watermelon, which was more of a sorbet than gelato. Will definitely return to try their other desserts!

    Cha To Gelato Zen has such a nice, peaceful atmosphere! I really loved how the interior looks--it…read morefeels calm and welcoming the moment you step inside. The service here was super nice as well! The staff was really thoughtful and insightful when helping me figure out which drink to choose. Huge shoutout for their operating hours, too--this was honestly the latest I've ever been able to do a matcha run, which is a massive plus when a late-night craving hits. As for the drink itself, the matcha I ended up getting didn't stick out to me quite as much as I expected based on other reviews. It was decent, just not a standout star on this particular visit. That said, with how great the staff, vibe, and hours are, I'm sure if I go back and try a different option, I'll find a drink that hits the spot. Definitely planning to give them another visit!

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    Inside seating
    Inside seating
    Tea leaves with some shoyu topping
    Tea leaves with some shoyu topping
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    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    4.5
    (384 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I've been wanting to come here for months! I finally had the opportunity to! I'm so happy I did!…read moreThere was so much to choose from-pastries and drinks! My hubby missed out! Great excuse to go again! There was a line, but it moved quickly. You could tell which items were popular cuz their spot was empty. However, they were quickly replaced. Everything was delicious!!! I did bring some items to share with coworkers. I bought my breakfast and lunch from this quaint bakery. It took me back to my visit to Japan! Loved it! Will definitely be back!!!

    I needed to occupy myself after I dropped hubs off for his first cataract surgery…read more After doing some retail therapy at NR I had half an hour to spare. Hubs had to fast from 6 am for his 2 pm surgery so I thought he would probably be starving and would enjoy a delectable salt and butter roll from here. At $4.50 a piece I consider this a luxury for us. I found a close stall in the parking structure. A very cheerful polite male employee took my order. I had seen two occupied tables as I walked into the shop. Both had matcha drinks. Why not? I asked the young man assisting me, what's the best matcha drink? He said his favorite was banana matcha with extra banana foam. Okay I'll try it. He repeated it to the cashier. So popular there was a wait for beverages to be prepared. Soon enough mine was ready. I think Doc would enjoy this drink. This shop is a working bakery. Many yummy pastries displayed. Menu is posted high up above to choose from. Rather tiny shop with room for customers to stand in line to order and wait for drinks. Clean, busy with a few tables and chairs outside but pretty much in direct sun.

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    Coffee anyone?
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    Cinnamon roll
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    Kansai Yamato

    Kansai Yamato

    4.3
    (170 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $

    Came here around 11 and they were already out of a lot of flavors…read more We were lucky to get the mango though! Wanted to try strawberry. The mango mochi is for sure worth all the rave. It was the perfect bite of mochi and the mango was sweet and fresh. Service was friendly and fast despite the line out the door. It's very small inside and can only fit about 10 people at a time.

    Kept seeing these random posts on IG regarding the mango mochi w/lima bean from Kansai Yamato…read more Stopped by shortly after we landed and to our surprise, they were sold out. We did however, snag the last 2 mango w/ whipped cream mochi along some other red bean mochi. Was a bit surprised that the aunties were arill making them though they were gonna close in less than 2 hours. We hopped into the car and turned on the ac while we opened up the first mango mochi. Wasn't a huge fan of the whipped cream but the mango was pretty sweet. The mochi had a nice chewy and soft texture to it. Sadly, wasn't a fan of the regular red bean or ube mochi but did enjoy the texture. Went back a few days later at 10 and saw a full fridge of the mango mochi w/ lima bean. This is likely the only thing I'd go back for which was pretty good. A full 1/2 of a mango sits inside a bit of white bean paste wrapped in a soft and chewy mochi. Only thing that would've made this even better is if the mango we had would've been sweeter. Decent mango taste but understand there's no way to guarantee whether a mango is sweet or not. Still prefer the unique mochi flavors at Nishodo but quite enjoyed the texture or the mochi her at Kansai. Did notice the mochi here still has a good texture even the next day.

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    Happy Pretzel, Ube Crumble, Strawberry N Cream, Cookies & Cream, and Green Tea Strawberry N Cream
    Happy Pretzel, Ube Crumble, Strawberry N Cream, Cookies & Cream, and Green Tea Strawberry N Cream
    Kansai Yamato
    Assorted stuffed mochi. Orange one is the mango.

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    Assorted stuffed mochi. Orange one is the mango.

    The Cookie Corner - desserts - Updated August 2026

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