We wandered in after we tried another popular place the day before and paid $50 for two coffees and a burrito with the pleasure of a 20 minute wait. Wailua was unpretentious and staff were so friendly. Great coffee and the lilikoi malasandas were outstanding for under $20! Great find in Kapaa, give em a try! read more

My only regret is finding this place in the last couple days of our trip. The malasadas have the perfect texture, and the fillings are incredible. Guava was my favorite, a little tart, but still creamy. The POG filling has such a rich flavor I could eat it with a spoon. Then the ham and cheese croissant, holy cow. Flaky and buttery enough to rival the ones in France. A ham and cheese croissant should be about the croissant, with the ham as an accent, not a ham sandwich, and they nailed that ratio. I'm still thinking about it. A must. read more

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Came here for the malasadas- we tried the guava, lilikoi, and matcha. The matcha was a bit bland, the guava was the perfect sweetness, and the lilikoi had that nice tartness. They were all light, fully stuffed, and huge (we def could've done with sharing 2 instead of 3). We also tried the krab roll and Portuguese roll, both of which were fine. Was surprised how quiet it was, but it was a bit later in the morning. read more

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Best place for malasadas, coffee, and all your bakery goods! We kinda got here a little late, so alot of their goods were out but we made the most out of it! We ordered some malasadas and the flying saucer. We also checked out their coffee. This is a delicious bakery using local ingredients, which I love! read more

Best malasadas!! We found this spot and went early around 7am to be sure we could grab a couple of filled malasadas which they're famous for. We ordered the passion fruit, coconut, and 1 plain/non filled. We ended up ordering another coconut and a chocolate one as it was fresh out of the back. We also ordered 2 coffees. Coffees were good, but we really came for the malasadas and they did not disappoint. The staff was lovely, helpful, made great recs and friendly. There are a couple of tables inside so we sat and enjoyed them while talking with a few locals about how wonderful the Bakeshop is. Highly recommend coming early & we will definitely be back on our next trip to Kauai!! read more

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Recommended to us by the juice/fruit shop a block away, this place is incredible. Great bakery items (definitely try a Malasada) and the iced coffee + spiced chai were incredible. Also be sure to get a piña colada muffin. Absolutely recommend this place 10/10 read more

Wailua Bakeshop - Coffee cake, piña colada muffin, iced vanilla coconut latte - Bakeries Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Came here on a whim because we stopped at Pono Market and it was next door. WOW these croissants were legit. Freshly baked and they had some yummy savory options. We did the mushroom, onion, and Swiss. Highly recommended if you are a mushroom lover. Definitely recommended if you are a croissant fan like me. There were so many other pastries we could buy, but our stomach was only so full. They do run out so I recommend coming here early. read more

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Super cute shop! I just went in and tried a sticky bun. Wish I had the tummy space for the malasadas! They looked and smelled so good solid bun plus they asked if we wanted it heated up which we said yes to and mmm I'm glad they asked! read more

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Was next door and popped in this place to check it out. Stuff looks beautiful and I can only honestly review the traditional plain malasadas I tried which were stale. Place has a good vibe like modern 70's diner and friendly but if you're looking for those delicious malasadas try elsewhere. Cappuccino was fine nothing special. read more

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We hit up this spot prior to our journey to the northern part of the island for the day. It was right near our resort, so we walked over and headed out! It's a cute little shop, bright and welcoming. We were helped right away. They have a lot of items to choose from. We had to ask about some of the malasadas and the fillings, and they were super friendly and helpful. My oldest got a huge strawberry matcha. I opted for a regular sized blueberry matcha. They make their syrups in house. The matchas were really good. My youngest got a hot chocolate and said it was good! We got an assortment of malasadas. The strawberry ones were the best. The Ube was just okay. They didn't taste super fresh, and I wish they'd been warmed up. Maybe they would have done that if I'd asked. Oh well. read more

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Wailua Bakeshop serves sweet and savory treats. We got the lilikoi croissant, coffee cake, morning bun and the garlic knot. The garlic knot and morning bun were our favorites. Unfortunately, the coffees weren't good :(. Overall, we liked this place. Definitely worth a stop if visiting Kauai. read more

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Wonderful service...staff is great! We just stop by for some malasadas--and they were good. Wish we came earlier because they were almost out. They have other bakeries that looked delicious but we didn't get any. That cinnamon roll looked yummy tho. So many drink options. Cute coffee shop and pastry spot...would come again. read more

Stopped in here after grabbing coffee! Everyone was craving a malasada and there was no better place than the Wailua Bakeshop. The have a display case with all sorts of malasadas and baked goods. The staff was friendly and the price of the malasadas was fair. We ended up getting a few different flavors to try, but the classic and the POG were my favorites! read more

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We had malasada's here for breakfast & the coffee was just okay. The plain was everyone's favorite. The mango flavor was the best out of the filled and tasted fresh, coconut was just okay. I wouldn't get the coconut flavor again, but would get the rest. Super convenient if you are staying in Kapaa, cute place will return. read more

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Very casual place with yummy malasadas and friendly employees. I tried going in around 2 pm for malasadas on Saturday afternoon, but they were totally out of their baked goods. They mentioned that it'd be safe to go in before 10/11 am, so I went in before 9 am the next day (there was no line) and was able to see what I think was their entire selection of malasadas. They have plain malasadas as well as filled ones. I tried the plain as well as passion orange guava which was good, both tart and sweet. They were still a little warm when I got them! They also had guava and a couple other yellow/light yellow fillings that I can't remember what they were already oops. They also had sausage rolls, morning buns, etc, but I only tried the malasadas. For drinks, they have different coffee/blended frappe options. Good place to stop by if you want to try some solid malasadas! read more

The baked goods were all delicious and the staff were nice and helpful. The coffee was good too. Cute place for breakfast or a a tasty treat. Recommended! read more

Great coffee, vibes, and service! Definitely recommend if you're in Kapaa on your trip to Kauai!

The morning muffin was so good, and we are newly obsessed with lilikoi thanks to the filled malasada. Wish the malasadas were warm as the dough felt a little dry. Would stop again if the "Hot Malasadas" sign in the window was lit. read more

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THE CRAB ROLL! It was surprisingly yummy and will be back again just for that. Had the Mac nut and coconut latte... it was not my fav. Wasn't sweet and creamy enough. Also got a filled malasada with passion fruit. YUMMM so good. Will also be back to try the sausage roll. read more

Delicious Malassada's, no frills bakery and great place to stop by and enjoy a few bites for breakfast and grab a hot drink. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Service was prompt and staff was very helpful. read more

The Okinawa sourdough was better than I thought it would be. Went in hoping they made sandwiches that we could take to the beach. Left with bread coffee and scones. It wasn't a bad trip. The place is simple and welcoming. read more

The maladadas here are to die for. Compared to others I've had on the island, these are the best ones.

Must stop here and grab a bite. Tasty sandwiches and pastries. I had an iced matcha that was great too. Shoutout to Tehani! We love her energy and the vibes she brings as an employee. read more

Coffee was good. I ordered a vanilla latte. Malasada was good. I think it would have been better warm. read more

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This is a banger. 5/5. Try the malasadas. Fresh. Quality. Affordable. Delicious. I need 85 words so I will keep typing until I reach that goal. read more

Stopped by this bake shop to pick up a malasada. It reminded me of a large donut hole! The dough was not too dense and coated with an abundance of cinnamon & sugar. I wasn't able to get a freshly fried one, which probably would have been tastier! Price wise, this was reasonable compared to other shops I've seen ($1.50). Although it was tasty, this malasada didn't live up to the hype for me. read more

Adding on to my original review in such a short time because I went here 6 days in a row....I am not much of a scones person but damn the Strawberry and Blueberry ones were really good usually to me a scone tastes like a dry flat muffin...somehow they are really good here!!!! I mean moist in the inside with a crunchy outer layer.....Not overly sweet either! Next...You really get that neighborhood vibe in this place which I love and I thought it was awesome she had a picture of the crew that hungout next door and now hangout at this location everyday! Once again I already gave this 5 Stars and it remains and I can't wait to come back here again on my next Kauai trip! read more

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My favorite bakery and coffee shop in Kapaa is Wailua Bakeshop. Hands down the best baked goods, and always a great variety of yummy pastries to choose from. I love bringing friends and family here because there is really something for everyone. Nice ambiance and always a lot of seats and tables available. They have a great matcha latte, and I was really impressed with the Pina Colada muffin. My suggestion is to go in the morning when there is a lot of baked goods to choose from. The later in the afternoon, the more items are sold out. Parking in front is usually available, but if not there's parking behind the Mexican restaurant too. All of the employees are so nice and welcoming also. They always are so helpful and patient with me. Also I believe I have met the owner (perhaps she was a manager?) but she was also extremely nice. Definitely will continue to bring my friends and family here. read more

Tried Wailua Bakeshop on my last day on Kauai and I wish that I would have visited sooner. Planned for a run beforehand and ending here - my motto is I run so I can eat, and coffee and donut are a standard post run grub for me. Was met with a welcoming smile and ordered a coffee and a plain malasada and sat outside - there were plenty of seating inside but I wanted to sit outside. Coffee and malasada were very good. The selection of malasadas looked incredible and I saw others ordering them. I can't wait for my next visit to the island and will definitely come here and try a filled malasada. read more

Wailua Bakeshop - Coffee and malasada - Bakeries Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Great place to try masaladas. I wish we were closer so we could make the hours when they're open. Also tried the crab roll. Definitely worth a try! read more

Staff is friendly like they care about serving you and LIKE working there. Well, at least that was my experience. I've tried several malasadas from different places in HI and I think these are 10 of 10. read more

Malasadas weren't good. Small and barely filled. Felt like a stale donut rolled in sugar. Definitely better to go to Kauai Bakeshop!

The service here is so welcoming and helpful. I had a few questions about the type of tea and about the sweetness of the coffees, and the employee that helped me was quick to answer and so knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the flying saucer, blueberry scone, hot dog roll, raspberry iced tea with lemon, cold brew, and a Mac nut latte with oat milk. The Mac nut latte was heavenly. Hands down one of the best ones I've had. The flying saucer... surprisingly tasty! I'm not a huge flying saucer fan, but this was so good. The bun wasn't too heavy, and the meat wasn't too saucy where it was overpowering. And, most importantly, it wasn't oily. Definitely coming back to order these! I also ordered a slice of pumpkin crunch. It was so good! The crust wasn't too crunchy and crumbly. The filling was just the right amount. And the whip cream, was perfect. The ratio of everything was spot on to how my husband and I like it. If they have these left in their fridge, I highly recommend trying it. read more

One of the best chais we had on island. Java Kai is our favorite coffee shop. This is more of a stark diner feel. Does have limited bar top seating. Malasada was majorly disappointing. Which is primarily why we stopped. We had the most amazing Malasada in Maui made fresh and this was not worth the calories. Malasada was heavy and basically an uninspiring bread covered in sugar. Hope their other pastries are better but would pass on their Malasada and try other treats or stick to the drinks since they are so good. read more

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Although the customer service was friendly, the bake shop items were okay. The flying saucer was savory yet very sweet. A confusing flavor profile. If it a take on a Chinese bao? The malasadas were stale and dry. Not sure if we got the last of the day but at 11am I thought it was early enough to avoid dried out bakery goods. The space is huge for this bake shop and the white and green decor doesn't warm the huge space. Wish I could say more positive things. read more

Decent coffee and pastry. Very clean bright and accessible dining area. No non-fat milk for the coffee. Showed up at around noon and most of the pastries were gone. read more

I visited Wailua Bakeshop twice while vacationing in Kauai and both times were amazing. The shop has this relaxed local vibe where you instantly feel welcome. Everything looked tempting, but the malasadas were the real standout. They were light, warm, and perfectly sweet. I also loved the iced coffee and hazelnut latte, smooth and just the right balance of flavor. Kylie helped me on both visits and she was so upbeat and genuinely kind that it made the experience even better. If you're anywhere near Kapaʻa, make this your coffee and pastry stop. You'll be glad you did. read more

Amazing fresh baked bread n pastries!!! The fresh baked sour dough w sesame seeds is SO tasty. However, if you are a Scone fanatic like me - this is THE ONLY Bakery on Kauai that makes real scones! read more

Loved their fresh sourdough. Loved it so much we went back the next day & bought a bigger loaf. We brought it back to our condo toasted it w/European butter & jam & it was delicious!! read more

On our trip to Kauai, we found an awesome spot: Wailua Bakeshop. Thanks to jet lag, we were up super early, and with only a few places open at 6 AM, we decided to check it out. It quickly became our go-to place on the island. The pastries, lattes, and matcha lattes at Wailua Bakeshop were insanely good. We tried a bunch of stuff like the malasada, blueberry scone, maple pecan scone, and strawberry cheesecake Danish. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly baked. The owners were super friendly and welcoming, making our visits even better. We even took a selfie with them to remember the great times. Normally, I have a rule about not going to the same place twice, but Wailua Bakeshop was so amazing I broke my rule to enjoy their coffee and pastries again. If you're ever on Kauai, you've got to check out Wailua Bakeshop. The cozy vibe, delicious treats, and friendly people make it a spot you'll want to keep coming back to. read more

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