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(4.5 STARS) Such a cute local ice cream stand! They're known for adding roasted peanut sprinkles to…read moretheir ice cream, and the crepe-style dessert seems to be their signature. I'll definitely have to come back to try that next time. // Single Scoop Cup (Kona Coffee) The single scoop comes in the cutest little flower pot with a tiny shovel spoon, which made it even more fun. The Kona coffee ice cream was incredibly smooth, rich, and creamy with a slightly stretchy texture that I really enjoyed. The roasted peanut sprinkles added a delicious crunch and subtle nutty flavor that complemented the ice cream perfectly. The service was also very friendly and quick! Overall, I really enjoyed it and would happily come back. While it didn't quite reach "must-have" status for me, it was still a delicious treat that's worth trying.

Mosa wrap with 3 flavors and strawberries on top

Single scoop cup

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Coconut & Kona coffee scoops W/peanut brittle

Leonard's Bakery

4.5(10.4k reviews)

1.2 mi•Kaimuki

Almost Missed Out on Leonard's Bakery -- So Glad I Didn't!…read more During my trip to Oahu, I passed by Leonard's Bakery on my second day and noticed a really long line, so I decided to skip it. Honestly, I wasn't even planning to come back! But on my very last day in Hawaii, my friend took me there, and I'm so glad I finally gave it a try! We arrived around 10:30 AM, and surprisingly, there wasn't much of a line! I waited less than three minutes before placing my order. Since it was my first visit, I ordered half a dozen malasadas, choosing one of each available flavor. The atmosphere was simple and casual, and the ordering process was quick and straightforward. After ordering inside, I waited outside for my order to be called at the pickup window. And let me tell you, those freshly made, hot malasadas were absolutely delicious! They were so fresh and warm, and I loved every bite. Definitely worth stopping by! My advice: The lines can vary! On my second day, the line was extremely long, but on my last day, I barely waited. You might get lucky, or you might need some patience. Either way, I recommend giving them a try! I'm so glad I didn't leave Hawaii without experiencing Leonard's Bakery. It was a wonderful way to end my vacation, and I'll definitely be returning on my next trip to Oahu! Overall experience: 5/5

Soft and crisp malasadas!…read more We got the filled donuts with macadamia nut filling and guava filling. I was not the biggest fan of either of those fillings, but the dough itself was pretty good! It wasn't too sweet and I thought the flavor was overall nice on the dough. They seemed freshly made! Service was fairly quick! We ordered inside and then picked up the donuts outside.

3/29/26 get the guava & mac nut filled ones

Original Malasada

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Inside of a Guava filled

Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

4.4(897 reviews)

2.1 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

Review only based on the Malasadas. They are made to order so they come out fresh. They do not…read morecontain any fillings, so if you are looking for something Leonard's you may be disappointed. Haven't tried their other offerings, but will do so next time. Good location in Kaimuki, around other shops and restaurants. It is clean and bright inside. There isn't really anywhere to sit in the shop to eat, so you'll have to take it to go.

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

1/2 dozen malasada

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Jejubing Dessert Cafe

4.4(729 reviews)

1.0 mi•Ala Moana

Refreshingly light dessert especially after strolling through Aka Moana !…read more It's hidden around the corner from Makai Marketplace Before you enter go left it's around the corner. We split the larger one added more whipped cream and almonds with Mango absolutely delicious! You have to be a mango lover! It's pretty much order on a kiosk, select what you'd like add extra toppings pay and they call when your Oder is ready. Pretty soon it'll be an android AI human taking your order. Simple seating one large room with a step up to a few more seats in a private area.

Pro: shaved ice is so fine it's almost like icecream. Cons:…read morethere's a thin topping that you mix in. You drizzle condensed milk which gets messy. Toppings were falling off. Everyone's hands were sticky. Twice I had to say hello a little loud so they knew someone was waiting. The mochi topping was so feeble I had to go back to purchase a side. It was too cold air condition like others said. The staff didn't even walk the heavy tray of four bowls over. I had to nervously carry it over to the table. There were MORE people who walked in, saw the very high price and walked out than there were people who sat down to eat. They charged double I think that what most people would except to pay. They charged $12 for a regular shaved ice. It's mainly just water you are paying for. I saw about 12 people walk in, be flabbergasted by the price and walk out. I would save my money and get local shaved ice for half the price elsewhere.

Injeolmi Bingsu

Matcha snow

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Mango sans the almonds

Cha To Gelato Zen

4.6(188 reviews)

1.1 mi•Kaimuki

This is such a cute spot out for date night or girl's night out. The ambiance is clean and…read moreminimalistic. They are a sister company to their neighbor Aburiya Ibushi, so naturally after eating there, we came here for dessert. Immediately when you walk in, the order/cashier is right there. You have to order your items first and then go find a seat. During a busy night it's packed, so patience is key, as everything is made to order. We opted for a bar/countertop seat and it did not disappoint. We got to talk to the servers and see how everything is made up close. Everything was delicious from the hot and iced teas to dessert. My only suggestion is to remove any of your limited item signage or make a notation on the signage when you run out. We were so fixated on trying those new menu items and were sad to hear it wasn't available when we tried to order them. Overall, such a great spot for late night dessert.

Truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. The cocktails and dessert were incredible easily…read moresome of the best we had in Hawai'i. We ordered the Matcha Old Fashioned and Sencha Gin Soda, and both were so beautifully balanced. The Matcha Old Fashioned in particular was genuinely one of the best cocktails I've had in my life. Creative and unique without being overly sweet or having any one flavor overpower the others. For dessert, we had the Matcha Anmitsu, and WOW. The matcha flavor actually came through rich and complex while still feeling light and balanced. On top of the food and drinks, the ambiance was amazing and the service was excellent. Everything felt thoughtful and intentional from start to finish. An absolute must if you appreciate matcha, Japanese flavors, or a really well-made cocktail. A million out of 10 would recommend and until then ima dream about coming back.

Inside seating

Tea leaves with some shoyu topping

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New friends

Waiola Shave Ice

4.3(3.3k reviews)

0.8 mi•Mo'ili'ili

This is the spot to go for shaved ice when in Oahu. There is a more famous place where all the…read moretourists go, but it's a drive, unless you happen to be in the North Shore already. You can also go to some shops in Waikiki but there service is meh and their prices are omg. Waiola Shave Ice is a local staple. It is tucked away in a neighborhood in Mo'ilili. They treat you like family and the service is speedy and with true Aloha spirit. The selection of flavors is great and they have any additional topping to offer you that you can think of. They do have a store to buy merch if you are into that and want a souvenir. They have a bench where you can sit and eat. There is also a decent parking lot but cars can only drive in one direction and need to back out to leave. I recommend parking at the local park that is a half block from here (check the signs for certain days/time where you cannot park), but it is a shady place with grass and trees to enjoy your goodies. Parking is more plentiful and easier to maneuver and there are plenty of places to sit. My family is a bunch of tough critics and this is now their new favorite spot to check out when we are in town.

Was in the area so stopped by for some shave ice. There is a small parking lot next door and…read moreadditional parking down the road at the park. Service was quick and friendly, I got the "Da Works" which is large size, comes with ice cream on the bottom, condensed milk drizzle, lychee jelly and mochi balls. Also has Mango, POG and lychee syrup. Serving was really big which I think justified the $10. Ice was super soft and syrups were tasty. They lost a star though because the mochi wasn't fresh, was quite hard in the middle. Would come back again, I want to try the Custard Bowl next.

Azuki bowl

Inside shop

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Small Strawberry

Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

4.5(393 reviews)

1.7 mi•Kaka'ako

They did a great collab with Kuromi for her Mischief Mansion. I really enjoy their curry pan here…read more I was sad they discontinued the spicy curry pan because that was one of my favorites. The Kuromi collab was very cute and the box was in theme with the Halloween Mischief Mansion. The pastry itself was sweet potato flavored and the other purple puff thing was just a regular puff with no filling. I enjoyed the sweet potato pastry. The other milk bread that was purple was sold out ... damn ya'll are wild.. LOL overall I really enjoyed my time here and they always get me when they do cute collabs like this! The Kuromi drinks were also standard and I expected more. Not even a cute cup sleeve for Kuromi? Boo. LOL. The drink itself was pretty basic and if it wasn't the Kuromi themed drink I wouldn't order it - although that purple lemonade was pretty refreshing. The Kuromi latte which had taro was basic as well and I feel like you can order that anywhere else. Service was efficient and fast despite having a long line in the morning, very good especially when this place is known for having long lines.

The mischief of the moment…read more.. Okayama Kobo has been the place with collab and this one is not just kawaii but adorably put together...love that it's for the month of October not just a few days for folks like me who take awhile to gather herself but once is never enough to enjoy their baked goods and drinks that's not just delicious but almost too stunning to devour. Located in Ward Entertainment so parking is free and easy just deciding on what you want is the test and today is no different that I decided to get a box as why not the presentation makes me smile and it's purple. The service here is always so polite and friendly confirming each choice I made so that I know they not just understood but always on the same page with my choices. As you cash out is where you make your drink choices and as much as I love their matcha here I had to get a Kuromi drink of Kuromi Berry Lemonade which is a raspberry lemonade tea with butterfly pea tea for the added color presentation. The vibe is so fun and adorable with Kuromi everywhere I do recommend to get there early for best selection and seating so that you can relax and be mischievous at your leisure ;). Thank you!

Cinnamon roll

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Coconut haupia bun

Walking Bean Cafe

4.6(97 reviews)

1.1 mi•Kaimuki

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 for a coffee or a sandwich…read more Got the egg sando with avocado. Had very high standards because egg sandos are one of my favorites and I have fond memories of all the delicious variations I had in Japan (read: 7-11). This one was different and fresh. It came on a toasted bread and they artfully layered in thick avocado slices. That being said, it's no seven eleven sando because the bread was not soft and airy, and the egg sando was just not quite the same. Matcha was ok.

Dubai Latte

Spicy Tuna Mayo Sandwich

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Matcha Energize Bowl... smooth and tasty!

Frostcity

4.5(1.1k reviews)

1.2 mi

After seeing Bush at The Republik, our friends suggested dessert before heading home. Frost City…read morewas their choice and my wife and I happily agreed having never been there before. The place was busy at 10:30 p.m. and we were clearly then oldest customers in the space by at least 25 years. LOL. But that didn't stop us from enjoying a delicious strawberry and mango shaved ice. Wow was that thing good. Service was great, the restaurant was clean and the energy was high. Free parking in the lot in the back too never hurts. Fun spot for a late night treat. We'll definitely be back again.

I wanted to take my girls out for a sweet treat and decided to take them here…read more This was our first time to this establishment but we've had shaved ice cream before. My daughters opted for a combo: strawberry and mango and the other just Nutella. All flavors were great and mimicked the real thing. The portions are generous and prices are fair. I chose the Taro ball soup with milk. I enjoyed it but prefer real taro. It was light, chewy and not too sweet. Parking is provided in the back of the building with amole seating inside. In all, I would come back to try their other flavors.

Lychee & Watermelon

Green Tea Side

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Green Tea & Thai Tea Combo

Kansai Yamato

4.3(184 reviews)

1.0 mi

I wanted to order some mochi for my daughters bridal shower. I went on the website to see what…read morethey offer and was really surprised to see so many options! I decided on chocolate peanut butter, Oreo, azuki, matcha and the strawberry daifuku. I went there prior to the day of the party to pay for it. Parking is free for the first hour so you will be totally ok if you just go there for mochi. My friend was able to pick up my order without any problems. The mochi was delicious and the ordering and pick up wasn't a problem at all.

Not sure if this is really worth the hype. I came 3 times…read moreto get the mango mochi. The first time I arrived at 11am and they said they were sold out. The sign said they have it everyday at 11am. I came the next day at 11:05am and they said they were sold out and already sold 100. How is that possible if it's only available at 11? Very confusing. They said people were upset so they decided to try preorders for pick up the next day. So I ordered 2. Came back the third day to get it finally. Each one is $8 and pretty large. The mochi was great but the mango wasn't ripe. One was riper than the other but the one that wasn't really wasn't. A bit disappointing.

Happy Pretzel, Ube Crumble, Strawberry N Cream, Cookies & Cream, and Green Tea Strawberry N Cream

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Assorted stuffed mochi. Orange one is the mango.

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Raul C.

3 months ago

We were walking by and stumbled upon this hidden gem, and we're so glad we stopped in! The coffee was excellent, and the desserts were absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh, and the pastries were some of the best we had during our trip. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a great vibe and friendly people that made us feel welcome. If you're visiting Waikiki, this is definitely a spot worth checking out for great coffee, amazing pastries, and a relaxing place to enjoy a treat. We'll definitely be back! read more

Ulia I.

1 year ago

Absolutely loved this place! The pistachio pastry was a dream flaky, rich, and perfectly balanced with that nutty, slightly sweet flavor. You can tell it's made with care and high-quality ingredients. And the cappuccinos? So smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of foam and a bold espresso kick. It's the kind of coffee that makes you pause and savor every sip. Can't wait to come back! read more

Chen D.

1 year ago

The Best cortado ever！！！ Friendly service and cute spot. incredible pastries you wont believe until you try them read more

Jamie R.

2 years ago

Can't say enough good things about Vavin. Everything is made so fresh and tastes amazing

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