Fantastic plain croissants and eclair! Friendly service. Great cafe ambiance. I really like their hot and iced teas (even if these need to steep ~5 minutes). Wasn't intending to write a review because I don't want everyone rushing here but really worth a try. For my first review in a very long time, this place deserves a login and shout out. Within walking distance for most hotels and near parking at the post office. Having been to Paris for a brief, lovely minute and in that very short amount of time, I ate many croissants, this place is quite good. The owner and wife have studied and worked in Paris and now sharing their talents and creativity here! Will I be back? Yes probably too soon and right after I finish the virtual marathon this month. Enjoy! :) read more

Vavin Dessert Bar - Vavin plain croissant - perfect for breakfast with a coffee or tea - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They're open from 7am but tend to run out of their popular items around 2p so go earlier in the day to snag your fave items. Grabbed a Rainbow Croissant, Crookie and Province Citronelle Eclair. Literally the best croissant that I've had on island. It's buttery and flaky, but not overly buttery that the oil gets on your fingers. The cream that is filled inside of the Rainbow Croissant is light and not too sweet. The Crookie has the cookie batter with brown sugar bits inside of that croissant. That Crookie is massive and I had to eat it in 2 sittings. The Province Citronelle Eclair had a passion fruit citrus flavor that was strong enough to hold its own on that eclair, just the right sized amount of everything. And they also have coffees and teas, in which my colleague mentioned that the Hojicha Latte was very flavorful and spot on. Ample seating inside and outside of the shop. The workers are not much of talkers, but they do get the job done. The gentleman/chef who works the front and the pastries was efficient. And when we went back a few days later, he seemed to recognize us and gave us a little smile and head nod. We saw Mille crepe cakes and a few other pastries that we wanted to try on our next go around, so we'll be back for those! read more

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Vavin is uhhhhmazing!!! The croissants here are on another level--super flaky, perfectly crispy, and full of buttery goodness. I got the Double Pistachio Croissant and it was absolutely divine--rich, nutty, and so satisfying. One detail I really appreciated is that they heat up the pastries for you when you dine in, which makes everything taste even fresher and more indulgent. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the vibe of the place makes it perfect to relax with a coffee and pastry. If you're a croissant lover (or just someone who enjoys good desserts), Vavin is a must-visit! As close to Europe as I've had read more

Who would've thought the best croissant outside of France is in Waikiki?! A mile high, flaky, soft in the middle, light, fluffy, not too rich or greasy... perfection! The almond croissant has a ton of fresh slivered almonds on top with warm almond paste. Delicious!! I had the lilikoi eclair which was small but delicious and tasty. Wish we had more time to enjoy yea service, which looked divine. Slower service, with only two employees, but the main guy looked Japanese. If you know anything about Japanese, most are masters of perfection, and this bakery is proof. Enjoy!! read more

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Vavin Dessert Bar is like a French patisserie meets Hawaii - you have your traditional Parisian treats with an Asian twist. When I went around 9AM, some pastries were already sold out! Luckily for me, all I wanted was an almond croissant. There was no line, but 90% of the tables inside/outside were occupied. The almond croissant was warm when I got it (I believe they toast it to order) and it was divine. They don't skimp on the almond filling and I enjoyed every last bite. Would 100% recommend! read more

The pastries are beuatiful to behold...had the honey sea salt croissant - looked amazing tasted ok also had choco croissant - think the lack of one star ia due to authenticity of a true croissant- read more

1000% worth stopping by for fresh French pastry's in Waikiki, easy access to walking. Opens at 7am, Jin the pastry chef and owner and his wife are open daily! Nice treat. To get after a run read more

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Amazing pastries and the owners are simply lovely!!! The pastries are rich and decadent with care taken in the creating. We visit for breakfast every morning when we are on vacation! read more

***2.5 STARS*** Vavin Dessert Bar is a new and trendy cafe located in Waikiki, specializing in French-fusion pastries. Stepping into the cafe for the first time, the establishment was gorgeous--brightly lit with a display of fresh baked croissants. I was hopeful after seeing how huge and delicious the croissants were, but unfortunately my experience at Vavin fell short, mainly in terms of customer service. Starting off with the better part of our experience, we ordered the Pistachio Croissant and the Hawaiian Latte. We also wanted to get one of the eclairs as well, but they said they would not be ready for another 3 hours... we came in at 10:30 AM and they open at 7 AM. The Pistachio Croissant was pretty tasty--the pistachio flavor was spot-on. It's definitely on the sweeter side, but I didn't mind that at all. However, the croissant was not really flaky and had a rather mushy mouthfeel, maybe because of all the cream filling inside and the pistachio glaze. The croissant ends were crispy though! The Hawaiian latte was not bad, but honestly, not too memorable. Customer service, however, was subpar. Although my partner ordered the Pistachio Croissant at the register, they brought out an Almond Croissant to our table. When we asked about our order, we were confronted in an unkind and unprofessional manner. He even brought out the receipt, which sure, said Almond Croissant. He also kept saying "You got the Almond one." I'm not going to argue who was right or wrong since it's all hearsay anyways. However, we would've appreciated it much more if the owner just corrected the honest mistake--regardless of who made the mistake. This made us feel uninvited. He also came by a second time to ask us to pay the difference, which was fine. Overall, I'm not sure if I'll come back after these interactions, which is a shame since I really wanted to come back to try the eclairs. read more

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This place is super cool! The owner you can tell takes pride in his work, everything is handcrafted and delicious. We went on a Friday late and they were almost sold out of everything, so we came back again Saturday morning for some more treats. We tried the rainbow tree croissant (delish), almond , and Hawaiian latte. I definitely recommend Vavin for a treat! It is slightly on the expensive side but you can surely taste and appreciate the artisanal craft from the chef and this is a unique experience. It's like Hawaii + France combined! read more

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My friend and I went there for breakfast on Veterans day. Fortunately parking was easy to find (maybe because its a holiday?). The food was simply amazing and service was fast. We sat outside and it was comfortable because it wasn't too hot. read more

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The Hawaiian honey and sea salt croissant was perfectly flaky on the outside with crisp layers. The inside was just moist enough and not too oily. The honey glaze gave it a touch of sweetness so you could eat the croissant alone. The pain Au chocolat had great quality chocolate. It was a bit more on the bready side and there were several big bites without any chocolate. They are unable to offer their special drinks as decaf. Cute little pastry/coffee shop on the outskirts of Waikiki with indoor and outdoor seating. Appreciated the nice to-go box. Parking was difficult as street is hard to come by and paid parking rates at the post office across the street are steep. read more

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I walked by this shop purely by chance and decided to poke my head in and take a look. I'm glad I did. They had a beautiful array of upscale pastries and it was difficult to pick which ones to try. So I went for two classics - the almond croissant and the chocolate croissant. They were presented beautifully in a box suitable for gifting. The croissants were huge and delicious. The chocolate croissant was especially appealing from a visual standpoint. Service was quick and the person was warm and friendly. I look forward to returning to try more of their items. read more

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This is a must try if you are in the area! My only regret is that I didn't get a chance to go back to try more! The service was so great and you can tell that they use fresh high quality ingredients. Ambiance is also adorable as a rest stop for a coffee and pastry while checking out the area. I had a Hawaiian latte which I asked for less sweet and it was perfect! It had a salty milk foam on top that was incredible. Just a perfectly balanced sweet latte! I also had the cinnamon pastry which was not too sweet and the perfect compliment to the coffee. My friend had a rainbow croissant that he loved and another friend had the raisin pastry which she also loved. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pastries here! If I ever get the opportunity to come back to this area, I'm coming back for a croissant!!! read more

Vavin Dessert Bar - Rainbow croissant and Raisin Bread in the back - both were delicious! Not too sweet! - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Don't let the name dessert bar shy you away from coming here for breakfast! We came here twice on our 7 day vacation and were impressed every time. The coffee is amazing, and the baked goods are straight off the streets of Paris. Between our visits we had the Ham and cheese croissant, the rainbow croissant, the sea salt and honey, and my all time favorite chocolate croissant. Loved the small cafe feel and the service was quick. Worth a stop! read more

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We always look forward to visiting Vavin when we come to Hawaii. They have some of the best coffee and the pastries are incredible. You can tell they use the best ingredients and we love trying the more unique flavors that blend Asian, French and Hawaiian cuisines. I highly recommend the Hawaiian honey sea salt croissant. This bakery is a must if you are in the Waikiki area! read more

Amazing place. The ham&cheese croissant is perfect for breakfast. If you are looking for a classic French pastry it doesn't get any better than that. Coffee was also amazing and the prices are great for this quality. Will definitely come back ! read more

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Paris! "C'est bon!" Nostalgia for latte, bonbons, and delightful cafes made me go on a hunt for a fine Parisian bakery in Hawaii. Vavin! Voila! Where have you been?? Delightful in every essence. Fine china and silver dessert forks. A true chef connoisseur from Vavin, France! The cheesecake is divine. There is nowhere that makes cheesecake taste its absolute French finest as you can experience here. I loved the local fusion lilikoi eclair, the push and pull croissant so fluffy and crunchy on the outside, with a hint of delicately brushed sweetness- so mouthwatering. Let me just say it's a taster's paradise. I tried what I could there then brought more to share with family. The tiramisu logs were divine. No tiramisu on island has that eclectic French flair. That latte -iced or hot- so French. So enchante! Park across from the post office and cross the street. Conveniently located next to eggs and things, look for the white umbrellas! I shall be back! You delightful morsel of goodness!! Go early! More than half were gone by the time I eagerly got there by 12:00. read more

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Better than expected. Tried this place out because of the good reviews, but was not expecting it to be as good as it was. I went late in the afternoon and a good amount of items were sold out. So, if you are planning to try a particular item. Go earlier in the day. The lattes and pastries were all AMAZING! I expected at least the drinks to be subpar when the pastries were so good. Nope. Everything I got here was impressive in taste and quality. Cute ambiance too. Highly recommend. Oh and there's paid parking just across the street at the post office. read more

Cute little coffee shop! We walked in and saw a display of pastries. We didn't order any but definitely on our list to come back and try. We got the Tiramisu latte & Hawaiian Latte. Both were really delicious! Tiramisu had a stronger coffee taste, the Hawaiian Latte was definitely to our liking & is something we will return for. 4 stars because we weren't greeted by the person who was taking orders. The barista had to tell her to take our order. Barista was super sweet and makes good coffee! read more

Delicious baked goods. Cute coffee shop in Waikiki. The best croissant on the island. Chef Jin is talented and so hard working. read more

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Heard about this place from friends and decided to go get one the day after Halloween. Located on Saratoga, it's a small quaint place. Kind of what you'd expect to see in France or even New York. They had a variety of flaky croissants and a large assortment of drinks. Since it was my dad"s birthday I decided to get him the Pain Au Chocolat- a croissant filled with Valrhona chocolate. I also got the twice baked pistachio, honey and sea salt and the T45 which is their original croissant. Ate the original when I got home and it was so good! The outside was flaky and light, the interior was soft and had a nice chew. It was the BEST croissant I had. It rivaled the ones I'd eaten in Japan and was even better than the ones I'd eaten at Bouchon in Vegas. This one was so good my parents ate the rest. I plan to go back for more croissants and maybe a basque cheesecake or eclair. Don't sleep on this place! read more

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The desserts at this place were absolutely delicious, and everyone was so kind that it made me feel really happy. Mahalo! read more

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Really cute cafe! They have plenty of different croissants! I got a couple of stuff and pastries as well. I gotta stay it's really good! The rainbow and chocolate croissants were my favorite! I also got a tiramisu latte and that was delicious as well! The service was quite fast and welcoming! The atmosphere was great! And cute little seating areas for your coffee and desserts. I enjoyed looking at the desserts and eating it! I would recommend coming here again! The bad part about this location is the parking. If your local it's gonna be hard finding parking in Waikiki especially when you don't wanna pay $10 for parking. You'll be lucky to find street parking. I would recommend this place to locals and tourist! Cute coffee shop:) read more

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Wonderful pastries and great service! Everything is delicious! We had latte and tiramisu latte, double pistachio croissants and it was great! read more

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This place blew me away with exceptional pastries and coffee! The owner behind the bar was nice and his passion is apparent in the attention to detail in everything, from the food to the decor. There are some outdoor tables, but there is also a comfortable space inside, which was perfect to wait out some unexpected rain in Waikiki. I had an iced Hawaiian latte and my husband got a (hot) cappuccino. The drinks were tasty and the presentation was cute and thoughtful. The real star was the pastries. We got a chocolate croissant, the rainbow croissant, and some sort of eclair. The rainbow croissant was pretty, but it somehow tasted even better. Honestly, it was one of the best croissants I've ever had. I only wish this place was near my home, because I would be a regular! read more

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You will be greeted with a cute cafe interior showcasing of an array of delectable dishes to choose from! The croissants are crispy, light and flakey! Their drinks are delicious as well. Their cheesecake is heavenly ... More please! read more

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Ordered their croissant and pain au chocolat which were both yummy and a cappuccino. Was looking forward to having cappuccino in a nice cup for the photo but it was in a to go cup. Other then that their pastries here seems legit and it's a great place to stop in if you're craving for something like this in Waikiki! read more

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I went here twice on my trip. The croissants were gorgeous. Beautifully flaky and delicious. The coffee was also great. Both times the service was great. You can eat in and they serve your items on some vintage looking china, very cute. read more

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The croissants are amazing with a fantastic selection. Just be aware that the price points are a little high. read more

Vavin Dessert Bar - Croissant selection. - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Okay, had to write an update. It's been almost a year since we started coming to this bakery/cafe. It keeps getting better. The owner and pastry chef continues to release more pastries and they're all amazing. I'm so impressed by his skill. Vavin has become more popular and I love the hours for the location - 7a to sold out. My absolute favorite place to grab coffee and pastries on the island and I've come into Waikiki JUST to get some! You will not be disappointed. read more

I wish I found out about this place sooner! My wife and I were out walking our dog near fort DeRussy and we stumbled upon this place and couldn't help but walk in to see what they were selling. Their desserts or incredible. There is nobody on this island selling croissants like this! The service is outstanding as well. The owner makes all the desserts himself and serves it with a smile. I can see he is proud of what he is putting out. The attention to detail is by far their best quality. The craftsmanship in the work that was done in this cafe is beautifully done. Just as good as his food and coffees are you see that reflect in their choice of contractors and designers. Their plates and cup options are so nice makes you feel like you're in a cafe in Europe. I can not wait to go back and make this our new weekend coffee stop. read more

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Food is amazing! It's a little pricy but I can tell they used good ingredients for their pastry! Very high quality food. Please visit the shop and give this shop a chance! You won't regret it. read more

I went here almost everyday on my weeklong trip to Honolulu! I almost never go back to the same place when I travel but their pastries and coffee were just too good! The sea salt foam on their lattes was amazing. I would ask for extra foam everyday. My favorite pastries was the Hawaiian honey and sea salt croissant and the raspberry eclair, but you really can't go wrong here. We also got tea while waiting for some pastries once and you can get it in a cute tea set while you're there! read more

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Best croissant in hawaii ! The coffee is really good too ! Jin the owner is sweet, and he is very passionate about it . My favorite of the butter croissant and the raspberry eclair . Cute, clean and consistent ! And I am from Paris ! read more

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The pastries and drinks were fantastic! I've been recommending the hojicha latte to all of my friends. The cafe has a good amount of seating indoors and outdoors but the doors do stay open so we were swatting flies away from our table almost the whole time we were there. There also seems to be a little drama with the next door restaurant over outdoor seating and it made our dine in experience a little uncomfortable. I'll definitely go back but I'll probably just do take out. read more

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You must come here!! We ordered theee desserts to share between the two of us and although it was more food than we needed... we ate it all. Everything we got was delightful, the tiramisu dessert, the fraiser, and the passionfruit/yuzu eclair. The chef was so kind and everything was plated/prepared when you order so it is all fresh. Definitely get here earlier than the closing hours as the shop closes when sold out. Couldn't recommend more. read more

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Very cute little French themed bakery in downtown Waikiki that had the most amazing pastries! We watched as the baker hand filled each one and packaged them up for us and wow! Each one was so good! The croissants were flaky, the fillings were flavorful without being too sweet, it was beautifully packaged, with great attention to detail. Also possibly the most expensive pastries I've ever bought, but the craftsmanship and the fact that it's Waikīkī prices makes it make sense. read more

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Friendly service. Went shortly after they opened on a Saturday morning. They sell out and close earlier than the displayed hours daily - so go in the morning if you can. Good options: butter croissants, valrhona chocolate croissant, double pistachio, rainbow tower, and nice eclairs. read more

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Randomly found this place for breakfast after seeing Eggs N Things too packed. Beautifully decored coffee & bakery place. I was disappointed the rainbow croissant wasn't ready even though it's in the display. I got the hawaiian latte & mocha which were both delicious and strong taste of coffee. Croissants were amazing and perfectly baked. I took a star off due to the price.. it's on the higher end for a bakery and wish they could have at least put our coffees in a mug. Overall we had a great experience. read more

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