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The Cookie Corner

4.0 (163 reviews)
ModerateDesserts, Bakeries
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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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,

Christina Y.

I loooooove these cookies! Located by the center stage area of Ala Moana Center. My husband and I kept coming back to get more cookies from here because they were so good! I'm a very basic chocolate chip cookie (sometimes with nuts) kind of person, so I started with Oatmeal Chocolate Chip w/ Walnuts and omg I was in heaven, especially eating them while they were still warm! My husband loved the S'mores one and he ordered it multiple times as well. The service was good and the employees knew how to keep the line moving smoothly. Lots of gift sets on the left side too. I loved the cookies so much, I bought some to eat on the plane ride back home too!

Brownie Cookie. Not bad, melty chocolate morsels at room temperature o:

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These are the bomb! Always fresh and tasty. The bites size cookies are addicting. Good omiyage.

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S'mores are not available 'till 12nn, reason being its still being baked. Their chocolate chip macadamia is also awesome!

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Leonard's Bakery - A dozen goodies

Leonard's Bakery

4.5(10.3k reviews)
2.0 mi•Kaimuki
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Malasadas are popular in Hawaii due to their 19th-century introduction by Portuguese plantation…read morelaborers, becoming a staple treat. These fried, sugar-coated dough balls, often filled with custard or haupia, are beloved for their fluffy texture and association with tradition, especially "Malasada Day" (Fat Tuesday). And Leonard's Bakery malasadas are popular in Hawaii because they are served fresh, hot, and fluffy, establishing the Portuguese doughnut as a staple island treat since 1952. Founder Leonard Rego pioneered commercializing them, creating a cult following for the crisp-on-the-outside, doughy-on-the-inside treats. There's nothing like a nice, hot, and fresh malasada. At $2.20 each, there's just no point resisting. Twinsie "Auntie" Nadine C. dragged me here, told me where to take the Instagram shot, and the correct stance to tear into these pillowy fried dough balls. Yum.

Coming as we're intrigued looking at how many people we randomly bumped into, carrying their iconic…read morepink boxes. The line in front of the store was always super long but surprisingly moving super swift. The store didn't have sit-down space but a lot of people enjoyed their orders right in front of the store as it's indeed highly recommended to enjoy while warm. Their iconic items were surely the Malasadas, basically fried sugar-coated doughnut, which came in the option of unfilled (default) and filled. We got the ones filled with Chocolate and Macadamia Nut custard. They're lusciously fluffy with just right sweetness for the filling. Worth trying for the experience.

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Leonard's Bakery - Original Malasada

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Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - Pumpkin Crunch

Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

4.4(892 reviews)
2.9 mi
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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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Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026

Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026

Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - 1/2 dozen malasada

1/2 dozen malasada

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Cha To Gelato Zen - Matcha gelato

Cha To Gelato Zen

4.6(166 reviews)
2.0 mi•Kaimuki
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New flavor Strawberry White Chocolate and Hojicha Chocolate gelato was delicious. All of their…read moregelato options are great because I tried all of it. LOL It's no secret that I love this place and my friends also love it too. It's our fave place to hangout and chill. Noticed that at night closer to closing time they get flooded with people - do keep that in mind when coming here. Was lucky to snag a seat at the counter but it was packed! Please be patient with the help as well because most of the time it is just them trying to handle the huge barrage of people waiting in line as well as dine-in customers. Great experience nonetheless.

Walked in happy to try a new spot. No greeting. No acknowledgment. Nothing. Just dull pasty people…read morestanding around and some dude in a suit looking like he's lost. Three staff members present and not one offered so much as an aloha or hello. For a local, "Hawai'i based business", the complete absence of aloha was jarring. I came ready to try all kinds stuff, especially matcha, but only ended up only smelling it, because the energy in that room made it clear my presence as a Black man wasn't wanted or needed. If business is going so well that customer service is optional, congratulations. But for the rest of us who show up hoping to feel welcome for overspending on your match and ice cream, especially in a place that's supposed to represent the spirit of these islands -- this wasn't it. This is clearly one of those places that feel like they're too good to serve you if you're not meeting their aesthetic. Yeah, very Beverly Hills (attempt, but likely wouldn't do well there), kinda "clicky" like vibe, snooty, haughty seeming like vibe, maybe a lil tad bit stuck up, and for the tiny little portion and "big show" , I probably would have liked it somewhat, but also would have felt guilty for paying a fortune to be treated that way lol This place likely won't be around in a year, by the vibe I'd say it's slow times (wonder why). I know I will, happy to spend even more down the road- so many to choose from, trust me this place ain't unique in my experience. In these times, be kind to yourself, and love yourself enough to go where you're treated best, people.

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Tea leaves with some shoyu topping

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Walking Bean Cafe - Strawberry Cheesecake Shaved Ice

Walking Bean Cafe

4.6(83 reviews)
2.1 mi•Kaimuki
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I tried their brand new item the Tofu Black Sesame Frappe. Wow! It was so delicious! I also did not…read morefeel bad drinking it after running because it had so much protein from the tofu which is what it's made out of. The tofu on the bottom made it similar to a coffee jelly drink with tofu as well as the strong hints of black sesame throughout the drink. I highly recommend trying it if you want to drink something that doesn't make you feel guilty after! Also to note I felt so full after drinking this drink LOL! That Tofu packed on a lot of protein and kept me full felt really energized after as well! Their bubble waffle is forever my favorite with a perfect crunchy outer and fluffy inner. I only go here for bubble waffles. Ambiance is so clean, bright, and cute. It definitely reminds me of a cute cafe you'd find in Korea! Definitely stop by :) it's one of my favorite cafes to visit.

Cute place! Great service but takes a wee bit of time…read more Tofu dessert (strawberry) - super yummy! Tamago (Egg salad) sandwich - sorry, I was not impressed, esp since it was quite pricey for what i make at home. Thought it would be little different. Brown sugar boba milk tea - sweet! Good to take home and add more milk to make another drink. Heard Great things about this place, so will be back to try more items.

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Dubai Latte

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Kansai Yamato - Mango Mochi and mango and cream mochi

Kansai Yamato

4.3(148 reviews)
1.4 mi
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I like my dessert wrapped in carbs, which is why mochi is one of my favorite things. Especially…read morearound New Years and Kansas Yamato has some of the best mochi on island. You can find this mochi around the island at different supermarkets but it's best from the source on University Ave. You can't miss out on their peanut butter stuffed mochi. It's just such a classic. I also love their strawberry stuffed mochi- so ono!

Always wanted to go to their shop but since it's far from where we live, I didn't make it out…read morethere: We finally went to Kansai Yamato because my boyfriend wanted to try their fresh mango mochi. I've always been a fan of them since they were in the old 99 Ranch so I wasn't complaining about going there lol. We parked in the open lot on the left of the store. But you could also park in the parking inside. When we entered, it's a very small store that's hard to walk around if there's people in there with you. We got the fruit parfait cups, the fresh mango mochi, and the ones on the stick (which I forgot to take a pic of). The parfait cups were good with cream cheese, strawberries, and mochi. I didn't care for the mochi with the sweet soy sauce on it although I know that's what Japan is known for. And the fresh mango mochi was good. The only thing I didn't like was the Lima bean paste inside. I'm not a fan of that. I would recommend eating fast since it's fresh and the wetness of the mango can make the mochi soft and rip. I'm glad we got to try new items. Can't wait to go back and get their peanut butter mochi and other favs. The cashier that helped us was very nice and gave us a bag even though we said we didn't need one. If you love mochi, this place is for you!

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Kansai Yamato - Assorted stuffed mochi. Orange one is the mango.

Assorted stuffed mochi. Orange one is the mango.

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Refrigerated mochi creams

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