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Really good, big pastries. Cute inside. Tons of coffee and tea options. Friendly and fast service. Will be back. Parade outside, pretty fun!
It's like stepping into your very own French cafe but in Hawaii. Located in the beginning part of Waikiki tucked into a side road, you can park in one of the many lots around the area. The cafe itself is small with 5 tables inside and 5 tables outside, but has high ceilings and well lit. I was instantly drawn to the croissants at the front counter. They have a variety of flavors such as chocolate, pistachio, almond and oatmeal, and you can tell they're all well made. The croissants are big (worth the price) and you can see all of the different layers and perfect lamination. They have a variety of coffee options, and even more tea options to choose from. We ordered the Double Pistachio Twice Baked Croissant, Iced Hawaiian Latte and Iced Vavin Caramel Latte with Oat milk. The croissant was perfectly crispy and golden brown on the outside and light and buttery on the inside. The pistachio topping was slightly crunchy and not overly sweet. The portion was bigger than I thought and we were able to split it between two people. The coffee is on the sweeter side, I prefer more coffee. Next time I'll order it with another shot of espresso.
While in Waikiki on O'ahu, I had the most divine pastries I could have expected at Vavin Dessert Bar. This was a bougie pastry shop, sure, but heck if I didn't go back every morning while on the island to try a different one. While there, I had their Lava Lava Almond Croissant which was a twice baked almond croissant that was perfectly flaky with a creamy frangipane in the middle. The second item I had was the Pistachio Twice Baked Croissant. Imagine if a pistachio croissant and an Almond Croissant had a baby. That is what this was. The traditional Almond Croissant but on top was a Pistachio creme. The last thing, and I question whether to even call this a pastry or that I should have had it for breakfast, but a Crookie. You know it, you love it. It is a Croissant stuffed with cookie dough and baked with cookie dough on top. This one used a S'mores cookie to make it all that much decadent. ____
Vavin Dessert Bar was worth the hype! Probably one of the better coffee shops we've been to in the area. The shop is so charming. Theres a limited amount of seating indoors and outdoors. We tried two types of drinks, the Hawaiian latte and the tiramisu latte. Both lattes were solid, but I liked the tiramisu latte a bit better. The tiramisu latte was not too sweet, to my liking, and it had a bit of a cream dollop. The Hawaiian latte was a bit more sweet in comparison. I ended up swapping my Hawaiian latte for my husband's tiramisu latte. There are many types of pastries, and it was challenging picking just 1. The beef sukiyaki croissant we picked had a fine flakiness to it when it was heated up. The beef had a nice flavor to it, balanced with slightly sweet but primarily savory. Good ratio of croissant to filling. It was a steep price for a croissant at ~$12 but nice to try. If I didn't have a buffet to look forward to later that day, I would have ordered another pastry. Service was friendly! Can't really comment on the parking situation, as we walked here. Overall, if I visited Waikīkī again, I would definitely make a stop back to Vavin!
Popped in at 7am on a rainy, Friday morning and was one of few there. Service was quick. I ordered a warm ham and cheese croissant (which was loaded!!). I'd say it was good... would be curious to see if they could sub the Dijon mustard it comes with for butter instead since the croissant was kinda dry. $10 a bit steep, too. Didn't get to try the drinks but they did look very tasty. Edit: came back for an iced latte and it was 10/10!
Stopped by this place while vacationing in Hawaii and was surprised at how good everything is! It's a small shop on a side street next to the Eggs n things. The service was a bit slow as the guy taking orders was also making the drinks, but the line did move reasonably quickly. The pastries here are all huge and delicious. I tried the double baked pistachio and was impressed by how flaky and well balanced the filling was. It had crunchy pistachios on top and a sweet creamy filling inside. They even warmed it up!
Wow! This place is such a vibe. While staying in Waikīkī, I was in the mood for some French pastries and a latte. This cafe was a short walk from Hale Koa and satisfied my cravings! They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered a few different items to share; the rainbow croissant, passionfruit eclairs, and raspberry eclairs were phenomenal! The raspberry one was my favorite by far. It was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The croissant had a cream filling that was equally as delightful. The service was also spectacular. My son had accidentally spilled one of our lattes, and the employee made us another free of charge. It was really a great gesture and made a stressful situation less stressful. We will definitely visit again when we are in the area.
This was a great Yelp find! My husband was actually looking for a new spot to try coffee and Vavin had great ratings for their drinks and pastries. We made the walk over from our hotel and found this cute cafe, it has a view of the park and has indoor and outdoor seating. There was a steady stream of customers, but the line was short and we were able to easily grab a spot outside to eat. We ended up ordering their Provence Citronelle Eclair ($6.25), Rainbow Croissant ($8.75), Tiramisu Latte ($6) and Ginger and Lemongrass tea ($7). We sipped our drinks and enjoyed the food outside while people watching. The drinks were delicious, and the desserts were beautiful. The eclair was our favorite and we would definitely order it again, the passionfruit cream and yuzu glaze were so flavorful and bright. The rainbow croissant was gorgeous, but the current white peach filling was just ok for us. The person who helped us was friendly and made some great suggestions on drinks. Overall this experience was one of my favorites for coffee during the trip.
I had the triple berry tea. It was quite tasty and refreshing. Just enough sweetness. The vanilla pecan eclair was so yummy I just wish it was a little bigger. I think I finished in 2 bites. There is pretty much 1 person in front taking order and making the drinks so be prepared for a wait especially if there are a few people already in line. I recommend going closer to when they first open in the morning.
Croissant bread: 5/5!! Delicately crunchy on the outside, fluffy moist and cloud-like on the inside. Beats any croissant at Kona Coffee or Halekulani Bakery. Almond croissant: 3.5/5. Rather disappointing, after the high bar set by the croissant bread. Any crunch came from the almond slices on top, not the croissant itself. Generous filling of almond paste. Latte was decent, but Castro's next door was much better. In the future, we'll get coffee from Castro's and pastry from Vavin. Loved the outdoor seating and the cute dessert plates!
First time trying this place. Cute decor open cafe ambiance! All pastries look good!! We tried Ham & cheese and croissants. Both pastries served warm and crispy! Ham and cheese was So good! Definitely comeback again soon!
After a work appointment, I dropped by and glad they were still opened - it was around 1pm/1:30pm when I went. Some bakeries like Halekulani close around 11:30am and I wasn't about to go to Starbucks. By the time I went, only 3 types of croissants were left. I got the chocolate croissant which did not disappoint and the croissant toast. The last thing left when I was cleaning up my table was the Tiramisu croissant. The owner was super pleasant. Offered free water to go with my croissant that I ate while sitting inside which was nice because I was already caffeinated out previously. I have been here several times in the past and just love how soft and layered these croissants are. Personally I don't like going into Waikiki much since it's like Times Square for me, but I would go for them or their neighbor Castro's.
Wanted to walk after breakfast so we headed to waikiki and I picked a bakery to stop at. I've heard good things about this place from my sister and was excited to try a croissant. It is next door to Castros. We walked in and immediately viewed the pastries available. I wanted the rainbow croissant. My husband got a latte. We sat down at a table inside and enjoyed our croissant. It was very good, flakey and had really good fruit and cream filling. Hubs enjoyed the latte although he still prefers black coffee. Will come back to try another delicious pastry!
5 months ago
Wow , that's amazing place Very good food and coffee I really enjoyed it, atmosphere was amazing and very friendly staff Very want to try all croissants there So yummy read more
Cool dessert spot in Waikiki. Plenty of selections. Looks like their are French based pastries. First time here...tried their pistachio croissant. Pretty good IMO. Not very sweet, creamy, and has enough pistachio flavor. Service is fast. Has a small coffee shop ambiance Adequate outdoor seating. One heed of advice...there are lots of birds so be aware and do NOT feed them! Will try out their other pastries. read more
6 months ago
Unreal. I visited here almost every morning of my Hawaii visit for the ambiance, carefully crafted items and flash backs to my time in France. By my 4th visit, I was able to make a connection to the owner who told me he lived in France for a period of time which makes sense why this shop was a chef's kiss to me. Vavin is located just off the strip across from the tennis courts and is recognizable by the exterior tables with blue umbrellas. The shop opens at 7 am daily except for Wednesday and frequently sells out of pastries. There is no rush to get in right at 7 am as I found many items go out of stock closer to 10 am or 11am. There are croissants, crookies, unique coffee items such as the Hawaiian latte and orange zest lattes - both exceptional. Even basic drinks such as espressos and cappuccinos are desirable. My favorite part about Vavin is the sit down plates and mugs. There is no worse turn off for me then coffee shops that only do to-go cups. The reusable dishes allowed me to sit down, relax and actually enjoy my cup and the experience which in a way, is what France taught me when I visited there too. I enjoyed that Vavin makes each product with care. The displays and actual product are worth the value. One component to be mindful of is the staff. There is typically one pastry chef onsite who is also running the cashier and dishing out items and drinks. Patience is key here and make sure to listen for your drink as it's not typically something the staff has the bandwidth to serve. All drinks can be picked up inside at the designated pick-up area. When done, be prepared to bus items back inside via the tubs. Thank you for bringing a slice of France to Hawaii, Vavin!! I loved all my days with you. Heavenly!!! I wish you great success. read more
1 month ago
Really good, big pastries. Cute inside. Tons of coffee and tea options. Friendly and fast service. Will be back. Parade outside, pretty fun! read more
It's like stepping into your very own French cafe but in Hawaii. Located in the beginning part of Waikiki tucked into a side road, you can park in one of the many lots around the area. The cafe itself is small with 5 tables inside and 5 tables outside, but has high ceilings and well lit. I was instantly drawn to the croissants at the front counter. They have a variety of flavors such as chocolate, pistachio, almond and oatmeal, and you can tell they're all well made. The croissants are big (worth the price) and you can see all of the different layers and perfect lamination. They have a variety of coffee options, and even more tea options to choose from. We ordered the Double Pistachio Twice Baked Croissant, Iced Hawaiian Latte and Iced Vavin Caramel Latte with Oat milk. The croissant was perfectly crispy and golden brown on the outside and light and buttery on the inside. The pistachio topping was slightly crunchy and not overly sweet. The portion was bigger than I thought and we were able to split it between two people. The coffee is on the sweeter side, I prefer more coffee. Next time I'll order it with another shot of espresso. read more
6 months ago
While in Waikiki on O'ahu, I had the most divine pastries I could have expected at Vavin Dessert Bar. This was a bougie pastry shop, sure, but heck if I didn't go back every morning while on the island to try a different one. While there, I had their Lava Lava Almond Croissant which was a twice baked almond croissant that was perfectly flaky with a creamy frangipane in the middle. The second item I had was the Pistachio Twice Baked Croissant. Imagine if a pistachio croissant and an Almond Croissant had a baby. That is what this was. The traditional Almond Croissant but on top was a Pistachio creme. The last thing, and I question whether to even call this a pastry or that I should have had it for breakfast, but a Crookie. You know it, you love it. It is a Croissant stuffed with cookie dough and baked with cookie dough on top. This one used a S'mores cookie to make it all that much decadent. ____ read more
Vavin Dessert Bar was worth the hype! Probably one of the better coffee shops we've been to in the area. The shop is so charming. Theres a limited amount of seating indoors and outdoors. We tried two types of drinks, the Hawaiian latte and the tiramisu latte. Both lattes were solid, but I liked the tiramisu latte a bit better. The tiramisu latte was not too sweet, to my liking, and it had a bit of a cream dollop. The Hawaiian latte was a bit more sweet in comparison. I ended up swapping my Hawaiian latte for my husband's tiramisu latte. There are many types of pastries, and it was challenging picking just 1. The beef sukiyaki croissant we picked had a fine flakiness to it when it was heated up. The beef had a nice flavor to it, balanced with slightly sweet but primarily savory. Good ratio of croissant to filling. It was a steep price for a croissant at ~$12 but nice to try. If I didn't have a buffet to look forward to later that day, I would have ordered another pastry. Service was friendly! Can't really comment on the parking situation, as we walked here. Overall, if I visited Waikīkī again, I would definitely make a stop back to Vavin! read more
8 months ago
Popped in at 7am on a rainy, Friday morning and was one of few there. Service was quick. I ordered a warm ham and cheese croissant (which was loaded!!). I'd say it was good... would be curious to see if they could sub the Dijon mustard it comes with for butter instead since the croissant was kinda dry. $10 a bit steep, too. Didn't get to try the drinks but they did look very tasty. Edit: came back for an iced latte and it was 10/10! read more
Stopped by this place while vacationing in Hawaii and was surprised at how good everything is! It's a small shop on a side street next to the Eggs n things. The service was a bit slow as the guy taking orders was also making the drinks, but the line did move reasonably quickly. The pastries here are all huge and delicious. I tried the double baked pistachio and was impressed by how flaky and well balanced the filling was. It had crunchy pistachios on top and a sweet creamy filling inside. They even warmed it up! read more
10 months ago
Wow! This place is such a vibe. While staying in Waikīkī, I was in the mood for some French pastries and a latte. This cafe was a short walk from Hale Koa and satisfied my cravings! They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered a few different items to share; the rainbow croissant, passionfruit eclairs, and raspberry eclairs were phenomenal! The raspberry one was my favorite by far. It was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The croissant had a cream filling that was equally as delightful. The service was also spectacular. My son had accidentally spilled one of our lattes, and the employee made us another free of charge. It was really a great gesture and made a stressful situation less stressful. We will definitely visit again when we are in the area. read more
This was a great Yelp find! My husband was actually looking for a new spot to try coffee and Vavin had great ratings for their drinks and pastries. We made the walk over from our hotel and found this cute cafe, it has a view of the park and has indoor and outdoor seating. There was a steady stream of customers, but the line was short and we were able to easily grab a spot outside to eat. We ended up ordering their Provence Citronelle Eclair ($6.25), Rainbow Croissant ($8.75), Tiramisu Latte ($6) and Ginger and Lemongrass tea ($7). We sipped our drinks and enjoyed the food outside while people watching. The drinks were delicious, and the desserts were beautiful. The eclair was our favorite and we would definitely order it again, the passionfruit cream and yuzu glaze were so flavorful and bright. The rainbow croissant was gorgeous, but the current white peach filling was just ok for us. The person who helped us was friendly and made some great suggestions on drinks. Overall this experience was one of my favorites for coffee during the trip. read more
5 months ago
I had the triple berry tea. It was quite tasty and refreshing. Just enough sweetness. The vanilla pecan eclair was so yummy I just wish it was a little bigger. I think I finished in 2 bites. There is pretty much 1 person in front taking order and making the drinks so be prepared for a wait especially if there are a few people already in line. I recommend going closer to when they first open in the morning. read more
Croissant bread: 5/5!! Delicately crunchy on the outside, fluffy moist and cloud-like on the inside. Beats any croissant at Kona Coffee or Halekulani Bakery. Almond croissant: 3.5/5. Rather disappointing, after the high bar set by the croissant bread. Any crunch came from the almond slices on top, not the croissant itself. Generous filling of almond paste. Latte was decent, but Castro's next door was much better. In the future, we'll get coffee from Castro's and pastry from Vavin. Loved the outdoor seating and the cute dessert plates! read more
7 days ago
First time trying this place. Cute decor open cafe ambiance! All pastries look good!! We tried Ham & cheese and croissants. Both pastries served warm and crispy! Ham and cheese was So good! Definitely comeback again soon! read more
3 months ago
After a work appointment, I dropped by and glad they were still opened - it was around 1pm/1:30pm when I went. Some bakeries like Halekulani close around 11:30am and I wasn't about to go to Starbucks. By the time I went, only 3 types of croissants were left. I got the chocolate croissant which did not disappoint and the croissant toast. The last thing left when I was cleaning up my table was the Tiramisu croissant. The owner was super pleasant. Offered free water to go with my croissant that I ate while sitting inside which was nice because I was already caffeinated out previously. I have been here several times in the past and just love how soft and layered these croissants are. Personally I don't like going into Waikiki much since it's like Times Square for me, but I would go for them or their neighbor Castro's. read more
1 year ago
Wanted to walk after breakfast so we headed to waikiki and I picked a bakery to stop at. I've heard good things about this place from my sister and was excited to try a croissant. It is next door to Castros. We walked in and immediately viewed the pastries available. I wanted the rainbow croissant. My husband got a latte. We sat down at a table inside and enjoyed our croissant. It was very good, flakey and had really good fruit and cream filling. Hubs enjoyed the latte although he still prefers black coffee. Will come back to try another delicious pastry! read more
4 months ago
Stayed at Hilton and they have nothing amazing there as far as coffee and desert. This spot was amazing and we had the picture items :) The rest was sold out so next time we will come before noon as suggested read more
Husband came by to pickup some pastries for our morning and we loved it here. The pastries aren't just pretty but super tasty! They're not overly sweet and had a good balance. The bread were perfect flakiness and buttery goodness! We will be back to getting more before we head home :) read more
While wandering around Waikiki in search of a caffeine fix, I stumbled upon this hidden gem and I'm so glad I did. What drew me in? The display case full of the most interesting pastries I've ever seen, especially their showstopper: the rainbow croissant. Don't let the playful colors fool you. It was filled with a rich strawberry compote and smooth ganache that balanced sweetness with a hint of tartness. It was as satisfying as it was Instagram worthy. To drink, I went with the tiramisu latte and wow. Imagine your favorite dessert turned into a warm, velvety drink. It struck the perfect balance between rich espresso and smooth, creamy sweetness. If you're in Waikiki and looking for something fun, flavorful, and just a little out of the ordinary, this spot is a must visit. read more
6 months ago
I'm a croissant connoisseur... Went to Paris chasing award winning croissants! Vivan beats anything else in the Bay Area and Waikiki (yes even the kona coffee place with the long line and my fav...til now) No lines here yet but I think that's going to change Don't miss out on a chance for the best flaky non greasy croissant without the crazy lines read more
4 months ago
Vavin Dessert Bar was my favorite place to stop by for breakfast during my time in Waikīkī. Their Hawaiian latte was my absolute favorite drink (I came back 3 times for this latte during my week in Waikīkī) but their triple berry organic tea was also delicious. My boyfriend and I tried a handful of their pastries and loved them all! read more
This place was only a few blocks from where I was staying. I wanted a little mid morning snack so I walked over with my son. I ordered a Hawaiian Latte that had Hawaiian honey, Mac nut and salty milk foam. The cost was $6.75. I also had the double pistachio twice baked that was filled with almond frangipani topped with Iran pistachio slivered and powder. This goodie was $8.95. I appreciated that they warmed up my crossaint! I walked back to my timeshare where I enjoyed my snack. I really liked the coffee. It had a strong coffee flavor but it wasn't too overpowering. It was also not too sweet, which I preferred. The crossaint was a nice pairing to my coffee and had a good amount of pistachios. It was baked to perfection! I'd swing by again when I'm in the area. It's definitely a nice place to grab coffee and a few treats! read more
1 year ago
I can't believe I've never known about this gem and only stumbled upon it earlier this week when a tourist walked by with a doggy bag printed with the Vavin logo! The cafe is around the corner of the Tommy Bahamas lounge, past Ramen Nakamura in Waikiki. They opened at 7AM but I was so sad to see some signature items already sold out! Decided that I wasn't looking for a sweet breakfast croissant so opted for just a drink. The coffees and teas are all so reasonably priced compared to some local spots around town. And the quality is better!! French interior vibes. Croissants look amazing. Will definitely try their fruit croissant and pistachio one (if I get there at opening!). Waikiki parking is hard but there is space to briefly stall your car, hop out and order something to go.. ____________ ...came back again yesterday and got the Rainbow croissant! So yummy!! The filling had a very light chocolate ganache and a strawberry compote filling. The compote was on the sweeter side but mixed with the ganache, it was a perfect treat! I think the croissant bread could be baked a bit longer for a flakier/crispy texture but in all, very very good! The fruit compote changes every time depending on what's available at the market. We met Grace who is the pastry chef - so lovely and sweet. Also ordered the houjicha latte and Hawaiian latte this time. I definitely think the tiramisu latte ordered the first time taste better than the Hawaiian *which tasted like any cappuccino. The houjicha flavor was good but would probably ask for less milk next time! Still such a good place (albeit a little warm inside). read more
I've thoroughly enjoyed every item I've had here so far -- from their plain croissant, ham and cheese, raspberry éclair, and crookie, to my favorite: the double pistachio croissant! Their drinks are delicious here as well, and the service has always been pleasant and accommodating. Located right in Waikiki, this cute little bakery has a small indoor seating area and a few tables outside -- perfect for relaxing with a coffee and pastry after a beach walk or morning stroll. read more
Stumbled upon this page because I was looking for pistachio pastries and what a gem of a spot. My boyfriend went to pick up some goods pretty early in the morning but there were already some popular items sold out. Pistachio Croissant- (5/5) the croissant was fluffy and buttery on the inside yet had a beautiful crunch from the pistachio crust. I love how the pistachios were toasted because it made it that much more delightful. Ham and cheese croissant- (5/5) I love savory croissants and the garlic butter that is brushed on top is delectable. The Orange zest latte has that light subtle citrus taste but it has now peaked my interest in fruity lattes. Will definitely be back for this. I highly recommend coming early if you want to buy their popular items. read more
Located on Saratoga St. between Eggs and Things and Castro's. It's rather new, open for about 7 months. It has indoor and outdoor seating-ambiance of a French cafe without the pretense. There is a variety of pastries such as croissants, eclairs, danishes and savory ones like ham and cheese, croissant toast. They serve specialty coffees and teas. For breakfast today, we had the Madagascar vanilla pecan eclair. It was smallish but very creamy and moist- not overly sweet. We also had Valrhona pain au chocolat- it was huge, nice, flaky and airy. Prices are comparable to Halekulani Bakery. They are open daily from early morning ( check hours because today we noticed it was closed early afternoon when we went by again). Yummy way to support small business! read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Took a slow morning stroll over to Vavin. Cute little place with a few indoor tables. So many pastry items it was difficult to choose what to get. Finally decided on the Rainbow ($7.95), Almond ($8.75), and Chocolate ($7.50) croissants as well as a Hawaiian latte. Looks like they fill the Rainbow croissant per order and the almond croissant must have been put in the oven as it was hot when received. Got back to the condo and dug in. Started with the almond one since it was hot. I think because it was in a closed box it wasn't crispy when I first cut into it. After letting it cool, it crisps up some. Surprised to find no filling - it was all on the topping. However, full of almonds and frangipani. Next tried the Rainbow one. This one was crispy, filled with coconut cream and raspberry jam (?), and topped with starfruit- looked like a Xmas tree. The coconut cream might have melted from the heat of the almond one. I think both of these might be better enjoyed while at the bakery. The chocolate one was specifically for the hubs. He said there was a lot of dough and not a lot of chocolate. He said it was ok. As for the Hawaiian latte ($6.75), the coconut flavor was light but it was a good latte. read more
5 months ago
Sweet little coffee spot with great drinks and pastries. Clean and calming ambiance with great music selections! read more
Nestled at the beginning of Waikiki, Vavin transports me back to my days in Paris. This cute lil cafe has some pretty good pastries and I'm sad that I went right before closing so I couldn't try what I had my eyes on-- the pistachio croissant. My aunt and I settled on the tiramisu mille feuille which was very flaky and the cream had just the right amount of sweetness. They sell out out fast so better come early! read more
Vavin Dessert Bar is a Korean-owned French bakery that offers a variety of sweet and savory pastries as well as a nice beverage menu. We came here early in the morning, and we ordered: +a Ham & Cheese croissant - flaky and filled generously with slices of ham and cheese; very savory and tasty +a Hawaiian & Honey Sea Salt croissant - nice and flaky, it seemed it was slightly overbaked; wished there was a filling of some sort +an Orange Zest Latte - had a nice orange flavor to it; the latte itself was strong and creamy +a Latte Service was very kind and friendly; note that there is only one barista, and there could be a line. Pastries do seem to run out, and some items are just not available or not being made the day of, such as the Garlic Mushroom I really wanted to try... There are only a handful of seating inside, and there's some patio seating outside as well. +pastries run out/not available +Ham & Cheese croissant +friendly service read more
1 year ago
There are cafés that feed you, and then there are sanctuaries that seduce you. Vavin Dessert Bar belongs to the latter. A place so delicate, so wickedly refined, it feels less like breakfast and more like a midsummer affair in silk sheets and whispered confessions. Let us speak first of the croissants those scandalous, lacquered crescents of golden lust. They aren't baked. They're forged, layer by layer, in some infernal Parisian underworld. I had two, because I am not a coward. Flaky armor outside, soft pillowy surrender within. One with honey-salt, another plain, though there was nothing plain about it each bite kissed by butter with the precision of a Parisian assassin. Now to the layered cappuccino, which I must insist be served in bone-white porcelain, and praise Vavin for honoring this ancient rite. No plastic. No to-go cup shame. Just a sculpted vessel holding a coffee so velvety, so rich, it could double as a conversation with an Italian count at dusk. I sipped it slowly. Reverently. I moaned audibly. The tableware? An opium dream of vintage florals and toile. The atmosphere? Think: if Versailles shrank itself into a dessert nook by the beach. Even the walls whisper secrets, textured and moody, as if they too remember better, more decadent days. And that mango custard pastry? A fevered hallucination of summer. This isn't your grab-and-go café. This is where you take a lover, or the version of yourself that wears linen at dawn and laughs with your eyes closed. Arrive early. The good things sell fast. Of course they do pleasure, real pleasure, never lingers long. read more
1 month ago
While in Waikiki on a staycation I finally got to try this place! They were doing some sort of filming outside, which featured a beautiful colorful croissant. I was definitely intrigued. As I entered the cute decorated Parisian cafe I was overwhelmed with beautiful pastries, croissants, and sweet treats. There was one person at the counter and the pastry chef in the back. I asked what he recommends and he said he likes everything! He did suggest the chocolate croissant. Which I ordered. I also ordered the ham and cheese croissant for my hubby. Takes 5 minutes to heat up. Of course I ordered the rainbow croissant, I couldn't resist the beautiful colors! Lastly, I had to order one of their beautiful desserts. I chose the lilikoi dessert it was so pretty and I love lilikoi! As far as the croissants go they are big! They are fluffy and crisp. I wasn't impressed with the chocolate croissant as it hardly had any filling inside. The Starbucks chocolate croissant is better. The rainbow croissant was amazing, it was filled with delicious fruit and cream! I highly recommend it. It gets topped with a dollop of fresh cream and a raspberry too, so picture perfect! While inside I chatted with the guy who does social media for them. He was enjoying the Hawaiian honey croissant. I want to try that one next time. In addition to pastries and desserts, they have coffees and teas. I ordered the grand Himalayan Darjeeling tea. It was delicious. I asked for it to go and it was $6.75. The ticket said no milk, I didn't say that I didn't want milk so that was weird. I'm guessing it was because the take out price is cheaper than if you enjoyed the tea in-house ($8.75) as they do milk art and serve it in a pretty cup. That was annoying because I literally just ordered a plain black tea and paid $6.75 for it. All in all it was a nice experience. I would like to dine in next time, one thing to note is that it is very small and quaint and only street parking which is hard to find in Waikiki. read more
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8 months ago
It's a nice, clean, and comfortable place, I ordered Hawaiian iced coffee and it was delicious. The server/owner? Was very friendly and prompt. You should try it out! read more
3 months ago
Every time I stay in Waikiki me and my girlfriend always have to come here I LOVE the pistachio croissant it's really good and you have to eat it there while it's warm! My girlfriend loves the coffee. Always greeted by the same nice gentlemen NEVER had a problem service always great! This place has a nice vibe with their music and seating areas. I highly recommend coming here! read more
4 months ago
Dessert in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii... Vavin Dessert Bar might be the closest that we can get to Paris and the 2024 Olympic Games right now. Located next to Castro's on Saratoga Road, across from the US Post Office, Irene and I walked around the block to find this French-inspired cafe. We had valet parked at the Ritz-Carlton where they give 3 hours when you dine there. In the pastry case, everything looked good. However, the Rainbow Croissant looked colorful and unique. It tasted quite fresh! I liked the strawberry on the top and the strawberry filling inside! I also got an iced Pearberry Sunset Tea. I needed some sweetener to make me like it more. There was a hint of fruity flavors, but not enough for me. Service was very polite and efficient. The place was clean and quaint. I would return! read more
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2113 Kalakaua Ave
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