This review is only for their ube hopia! Does Manny sell hopia baboy?…read more I grew up in San Diego in the 90s when this one mom-and-pop Filipino bakery in National City, CA sold the best hopia baboy (pork) until they closed down. Then another mom-and-pop shoo in National City, Ching's Hopia opened up and is still going strong. Some time in between, my Lolo (grandpa) brought some hopia baboy straight from the Philippines...Eng Bee Tin brand hopia baboy, to be exact. Yes, it's the same famous family brand in Manila's Chinatown, Binondo. So yeah, hopia has been a childhood favorite of mine and Eng Bee Tin and Ching's have ruined hopia for me lol! You'll never see me buy pre-packaged, store-bought hopia! I missed out on Ching's during my last San Diego visit, so I really wanted to try Manny's Bakeshop's ube hopia. The interior is no frills and the displays never look packed in the afternoon. Maybe they have more selection in the morning? A bag of 11 pieces of ube hopia costs $5 flat. Minimum $10 purchase is required to pay by card, but luckily, I had enough cash with me. To my surprise, Manny's ube hopia were pretty good. They have faint ube flavor, but still flaky, pretty moist, and not too sweet. I saw someone commented on the lack of ube flavor, but I thought this was comparable to Ching's but slightly smaller. I've never tried Eng Bee Tin's ube hopia and I heard they invented ube hopia to satisfy the Filipino market? Maybe Eng Bee Tin's is bursting with flavor, but until I can somehow visit Manila Chinatown or San Diego, I'm content with Manny's ube hopia. Manny's also has a stall inside Waipahu Festival Marketplace. I've consistently seen hopia there as well.

Stumbled on this bakeshop after dining at a different restaurant. We were there at 12pm and they…read moredidn't have much. The pastries were good though. We got onion hopia, guava manju, loaf of bread and hot dog. I really liked the hopia. It was a thin layer of bread and the hopia filling was stuffed. I liked that it was bite-sized. The guava manju was good too. It was moist and the breading was thin which is nice. Service was good. Prices were ok. Very, small bakeshop.

The first time I had alfajores was at a work gathering years ago. I never forgot the weight of…read morethose cookies in my hands, and the feelings of euphoria after the first bite. Alfajores is popular in South America and they come in many varieties. So when alohalfajores popped up on my Instagram feed I immediately took notice. I believe this is a women owned business making cookies from home. That itself we need to elevate women in business and support!:) So back to the giveaway on Instagram... I won! I couldn't believe it! God wanted me to have these alfajores!! She also delivered them to my apartment! I can't believe I didn't catch her name. I'll have to message her. So what I received was a mix of alfajores filled with dulce de leche, Nutella, pineapple, and strawberry. Some of the cookies were dipped in chocolate and coated with coconut shreds. The others had white and milk chocolate dressed on top of a strawberry. While the rest of the alfajores had toppings of powdered sugar, toffee bits, and rolled with coconut shavings. I had consumed 5 alfajores in a matter of minutes. I was the Cookie Monster lol. I am now experiencing cookie coma if that is a thing. The cookies were delicate, great texture, and melted in your mouth. I closed my eyes as I ate every last crumble. They were soo light but dense. So take it easy if eating more than one because they are addicting! My favorite is the dulce de leche and pineapple filling. They are also gluten free!! I just told the hubs earlier today that I think I'm gluten sensitive. So these cookies were meant for me lol The alfajores are homemade and can be enjoyed with a good cup of coffee. They are insanely delicious. Prices are extremely affordable and all you have to do is connect with her through Instagram or via email. Instagram: @alohalfajores alohalfajores@gmail.com Support local! Support women owned businesses!

Aloha Alfajores had a pop-up stand at Ono Grindz & Makeke Farmers Market on Thursdays. Thankfully,…read morewe stopped by to check them out. The ladies were so sweet and friendly! They were giving out samples of their Alfajores with Dulce de Leche filling. Oh wow, the outside was soft and buttery. The dulce de leches was creamy, carmel-y, and not too sweet. It was just the perfect bite! Come check them out!

I found BS808 at the farmer's market in Mililani. This particular FM was on a Friday evening…read moresituated in the parking lot of the old Jack in the Box, next to American Savings Bank. I purchased dried PB marshmallow snacks, and made to order deep fried oreo's. I noticed only a single burner to deep fry one order at a time, and because my order was the 3rd in line, with about 10-15 minutes per order, I waited about 40 minutes. Totally worth it to have it freshly prepared! I don't have any photos of our actual order because my son devoured everything. He is a tough critic, and said it was good.

I am writing this as a member of the wedding party who had to watch the heartbreaking fallout of…read moreBite Size 808's utter failure. A wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone. The couple trusted you six months in advance, excited to support a local business. Instead of being a special addition to their celebration, your business became a source of avoidable stress and deep disappointment. Delivering food over an hour late--when the venue was already closing and guests were leaving--completely ruined the late-night experience they spent months planning. You didn't just deliver food late; you entirely wasted their hard-earned money and robbed them of a special moment with their guests. What is most shameful, however, is your cowardice afterward. Taking a couple's money and then actively ignoring their emails and reading their Instagram messages without replying is incredibly unprofessional. It shows a complete lack of conscience. You botched someone's wedding day and then chose to hide from the consequences because you already got paid. If you have any integrity left, you should feel deeply embarrassed by how you treated this couple. I strongly warn anyone against trusting this business with an event they actually care about.

Snacks from a pop-up shop in Honolulu, Hawai'i…read more.. I've heard about Mandy's Munchies on the radio and from social media. "Mandy" is Mandy Suganuma, the radio personality from KSSK radio station. She has a wonderful voice over the airwaves and has a charming, friendly demeanor in person! Mandy was invited to the Saint Stephen Church Bazaar in Nu'uanu on the Pali Highway on Saturday, June 27, 2026. It was a convenient place for my friends and I to park and shop! We bought a lot of goodies! My friend scooped up the last Triple Chocolate cake, so I did the 3 for $33 deal (each pan is $12, so I saved a dollar on each pan). I got the last Apple Crisp, a Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake, and a Glazed Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake. OMG... Each one was rich, moist, and buttery! Yummy! I also got the Mochi Crunch Popcorn and the Dilly Ranch Pretzels because I enjoy crunchy, savory foods! Mmm! The 3 for $21 deal was too good to pass up... instead of paying $8 each. I got two packs of Lemon Bars and one pack of Lilikoi Bars. Nom nom nom! I shared these treats with my niece, sister, and brother-in-law. They really liked Mandy's Munchies, too. Next time, we'll get the Haupia Chocolate Cheesecakes... there's also guava flavor and more! Follow Mandy's Munchies on Instagram to find her next pop-up!

This lady is amazing. Besides being a radio personality who is great at doing her job (always stay…read morehumble and nice) she also bakes awesome bake goods. Love the lilikoi bars, brownies etc. Everything she makes is yumz and she always has a smile and talks stories (usually about what she seen on Netflix).. She always has the chillin vibe when u see her.

AlohaMade Bites is a local family-owned business creating homemade pies with love and inspired by…read morethe aloha of generations! I met the couple behind this small business several times at pop ups events throughout the island. They are not only serving delicious, sweet, and addictive pies.... But also smiles and aloha. I highly recommend getting the sampler so you can try all the flavors. I love their ube, choco macnut, and coffee macnut flavors especially! It's great for family of all ages! Please be mindful for any nut allergies! They mentioned how the pie is inspired from their Grandma. The business is in remembrance of honoring her. The pies are crafted wit love and care, and meant to be shared to create new memories of love and care.

Found this local dessert at a Christmas market. The owner was really nice and told us about their…read moretarts and pies. The tarts were all macnut with different flavor. I got the flight of tarts with 5 different flavors: pumpkin, ube, vanilla/original, coffee, and chocolate. The tart was really soft. The topping of the tart was filled with macnuts. Filling was really soft. It was really good! Fridge or no fridge, tart was really soft. Hope to try their pies next time.

A Sweet Little Gem in Hawaii!…read more What a wonderful little bakery! Bakes & Brew has such a beautiful, clean, and welcoming atmosphere, and their cupcakes look absolutely amazing! The presentation is gorgeous, and you can see the attention to detail and care that goes into their creations. I love supporting local businesses that put passion into what they do, and this bakery definitely gives that impression. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat or something special to share with family and friends, this is a place worth checking out! Wishing this sweet little business continued success!

Ordered a medium mystery box via the Save A Bite app from Oahu Bakes and Brew…read more I got a cake pop, four frosted cupcakes and a chocolate chip banana muffin. You will get an assortment of goods from every business that you order a mystery box from vis Save A Bite. Located on Kakala Street off of the main strip - Kapolei Parkway...where few vehicles stay near the speed limit. A stone's throw from the neighborhood park. They are open Fridays thru Sundays from 800a to 200p. They also cater. I ate the Oreo cream cupcake and Ube cake pop...both were good but almost too sweet. Almost ordered a latte and with all that sugar...I would have had a hard time sleeping. Revised my rating based on the cupcake that had the peanut butter frosting. I have a thing for peanut butter...like I do with attractive women...and that is worth an extra star.

Brug's Bakery feels like you're being transported straight to Japan the moment you walk in. These…read morepastries are fluffy, buttery, and baked to perfection -- the kind you pick up and already know you're grabbing two more. The breads have that soft, cloud‑like texture you only get from real Japanese baking, and every bite hits that warm, comforting sweetness And of course... COFFEE. Smooth, bold, and exactly what you want with a fresh pastry in hand. The combo is dangerous because everything tastes too good together If you love Japanese‑style baked goods, this place is a full win -- simple, clean flavors done right, and pastries that make you feel like you're in Tokyo for a minute. Staff friendly clean establishment Marie

Happy 13th Anniversary BRUG Bakery!…read more The smell of the freshly baked goods. All pastries were $3 7/3/2026. Who couldn't pass up this opportunity?? I've always wanted to come the these anniversary specials. I was finally able to. I arrived at 8am the line long as expected. Shortly after one of their helpers came around and handed boxes out to put our pastries in. Which was nice to get in advance. They also went around and passed out ice cold water. My mission was to get a few jumbo (filled with a good amount of red bean my favorite.) and Hokkaido Anpan's which I did. It was freshly baked, warm and delicious! If you're an Anpan connoisseur. I highly recommend BRUGS Bakery. There was a limit of 12 pastries per person. I really was going to buy a few Anpan but since it took me 1 hour and 50 mins to get into the store. I did purchase the limit of 12 pastries. lol Okay... So would I do this again?? Probably not. BUT I will continue support & return for their Jumbo & Hokkaido Anpan's though out the year. Thank you BRUGS Bakery Pearlridge.

Oohhh these guys…read more.. I just love how they bougie up our beloved mochi the classic treat that's not too sweet but does give you the freedom to enjoy it plain, stuffed or dusted with various coatings. Da Mochi Guys does that and more as I found them at Makana Mkt in Ka Makana Ali'i Sunday market from 11a-3p it's just so hard to resist peeking in to see the load they have made for the day with one table with the classic mochi stuffed with Oreo, cookie butter, brownie and kulolo while another table had the butter mochi OMG! Biscoff, Biko and OG that was it for me as I got the OG but noticed a jar of Dubai spread a jar that was a great way to turn any treat to Dubai yumminess which is so smart. The staff there was a trooper in the torrential rain pouring down as it got pretty intense at times but happy to support these great local small biz and share a bit of that happy vibe along the way. Thank you!

I used to come here to get my stuffed mochi when they first started selling but when I came back to…read morebuy the mochi was spoiled and being sold in the sun and smell omg I did not dare to touch another piece after that first bite and I bought 3 packs all in the dumpster I got sick the next day please if your gonna sell mochi or any desserts please be honest and make sure you are selling quality fresh or you will loose customers I now buy from another seller who sells on marketplace very fresh same day