My favorite bakery on the island! I love how they have a variety of pastries. They have sweet, savory, salty, & even healthy whole wheat breads for sandwiches! I like to come here at least once a week and try different pastries every time. There wasn't one that i didn't like! I love how soft & airy their breads are & the sweet ones are not super sweeet. There is a nice balance with all the yummy pastries they make.
Kimberly B.
Hidden bakery in the mall. Rarely walk past this side of the mall but glad I did because I love pastries! They have a variety to choose from. I got a spinach and ham for $3.25 each. It was good. For the size of the bread, it's pretty pricey. You could eat the bread in 4 bites if you wanted to. Pastries could be a lot cheaper for its size.
C. B.
Love this bakery! Everything is so delicious!
Barbara D.
Love Brug. Best Japanese bakery on the island in my opinion. The only downfall is that they never ever have croquette pan here. It's disappointing. The Ala Moana location has it all the time but not this one and that's my favorite one. Please bring it to this location!Love their an pan and hubby loves the onion pastry with bacon. The bread is so delicious here... so soft and really reminds me of Japan. Make sure to NOT go as soon as they open like I did... they don't have anything available. Still baking so come around 9-10AM for the most pastries. If you go at the end of the day, they will likely not have much selection.
Han F.
Go early and not towards the end of the day as the popular items do sell out. They have a great yelp check in deal for one free pastry with a pastry purchase. I really liked the bacon and onion bread, the bread was so soft. The blueberry Danish muffin was so good with every bite, and not too sweet or generic tasting. The mango donut was delicious too. I wish they had this back in the East Bay as I would go all the time. Service was friendly and was able to use my yelp check in each time I went. It's basically a grab and go bakery like 85 degrees setting.
Arianna D.
i come here for lunch and i dont care how busy it is, do not tell these people how to do their jobs. the line was long, yes. and there was only one person cashing people out while the other bagged the pastriesi couldnt help but hear a man behind me complain about how there was on cashier with the one line. he even had the nerve to tell one of the girls that theres a line as if she didn't see it. so she jumped on. im sorry but if you feel the need to tell someone to do their job, you should go ahead and apply to that place yourself. she wasnt just sitting there either, she was bagging the other pastries that had just come out. they'd be annoyed if their wasn't any pastries out so i don't understand the frustration. yall aint ever worked a job in food service before? lmao.the young adults working this place, please keep doing what you're doing. i wish i spoke up, but the next time something like that happens, ill make sure to stick up for yall! 10/10 stars here always. every where is understaffed everyone should understand this!
Suzie F.
My favorite items to eat are the toast bread and the strawberry Mochi ring donut.Recommend calling in your order or ordering online for pick-up...this will ensure that you can get the bread unless you place to get there early. This bread sells out fast.
Raeann Y.
I am updating my old review of the place. Service here has gotten much better and it seems like they have a larger variety of baked goods. Sorry I didn't take any pics but I do love their mochi donuts and their pastrami pastry thing (sorry I don't know it's actual name) is so delicious! It is very small in here and lots of people come in and out so be patient because it can get busy/cramped.
Jennifer B.
It's very unfortunate that I have to give this bakery 2 stars but one of your front of house people is so mean and unaccommodating. Your pastries are amazing but I'd take a outside-in look at your people. 2 days in a row I visited you for lunch. The first day was an early lunch. I ordered a cold brew and wanted half n half inside. She said that she'd have to charge me for the latte. Kinda weird, but I agreed. Do ALL of your competitors charge extra for milk? Ok fine. Today again I bought an assortment of delicious pastries and so much enjoyed my cold brew the day before so I again ordered the same drink. All out of cold brew so I agreed to get coffee instead. I asked her if I could get it on ice with half n half. Again she said she'd have to charge me for a latte. Ok fine. Then she back pedaled and said "we don't do that." You guys don't serve coffee with half n half?I just feel this is outrageously absurd. Is she just being a mean girl?!
Khierstin G.
My husband and I came here unexpectedly after trying to find a dessert place after our lunch. My eyes were fixated on Taste Tea (which I didn't want thankfully) but then he pointed out "Look, a place that's similar to 85C Bakery!" Similar, yes, but there's no comparison between the two. BRUG has its own unique texture and taste, that with all the different breads they serve, you know they're not all going to taste the same. In all, we pretty much spent like $40 for ourselves and our kids as well, but worth it!
This is my last min, didn't eat lunch so need a quick bite to eat before yoga place! I usually get the Spicy hot dog or plain hot dog if Spicy is sold out. I like to reheat it in my toaster oven at home. Yum!Good quality. Nice & Convenient location at Pearlridge Mall. MAHALO BRUG!
Ruby S.
Times have changed where there's no greeting or any questions asked by mobile employee. Upon entering I quickly noticed the sign to please wear mask, sanitize hands or put on gloves, line tray with their parchment paper, use tongs. All foods and snacks are now individually wrapped. I went from 1 to 10 in 5 seconds pissed and still displayed my poker face. As soon as I grabbed my dessert, I hear him, the mobile employee rearranging and cleaning behind me without saying a word. I'm also a bit hangry to eat something quick and on the go. That guy has got to go! Cashier made the biggest difference with being a wonderful role model of excellent customer service. "Is there anything else I can get for you?" My response, "No thank you." She also stated the total, counted change back to me, and thanked me for coming in. What a saving grace! Pastrami Cheese Focaccia: Can't even tell I'm eating pastrami. Biggest difference is there are no peppers. Pastrami texture complements cheese and veggies. Hokkaido Anpan: Bread is still soft with tasty, smooth red bean. I felt a little better.
K L.
One of my favorite place for getting Japanese snacks on Oahu! Brug has something yummy for everyone. My favorites are the seasonal mochi breads (fav is pumpkin!!), their pizza bun, chocolate custard bear and mochi donuts I love that everything is sold in a resealable pouch! It is hygienic in that there is a tray with tissue paper and tongs The store is a little small but appropriately sized. Conveniently located in pearlridge near the entrance near TJ Maxx. The check out process is quick and they have a rewards program! The cashiers are always nice and answer any questions we have
Ione C.
Great variety of sweet & savory pastry. Fromage bread is one of those gotta try breads but be warned ... you will love it.
Shannon F.
My family and I are longtime customers of Brug ever since they opened at Pearlridge near TJ Maxx. I go there at least 3-4 times a month. The Japanese-style pastries are really good and I love that the pastries are individually wrapped. I also like that the pastries are kept behind doors, and customers are encouraged to use hand sanitizer upon entering and use a tray & tongs when grabbing pastries from behind the glass cases. Most of the staff here is really pleasant and friendly. There is one female worker who isn't, though. (She wears glasses and her hair is usually up). It seems like we've encountered Ms. Salty more often than we do the other staff members. This particular worker doesn't say hi and when we ask her simple questions about the availability of certain pastries, her answers are very terse and in a really sassy tone. Sometimes she doesn't bother to answer our questions at all. (At my workplace, I would definitely get written up if I behaved like that towards our valued customers). I gave her the benefit of the doubt that perhaps she was having a bad day so one time, I could understand but every single time she rings up our purchases, it's with the same impersonal and uncourteous manner. So...I just don't tip when she acts this way. Sorry. To me, if a worker acts like this, I think it's because they are unhappy with their job or something in their life but everyone has life issues so compartmentalize it and deal with it on your own time, sis, and don't take it out on the people who choose to patronize your business. That's why I knocked off a star--being nice to customers is an imperative! TL; DR--excellent pastries, very clean. Most of the staff is awesome with the exception of one salty female worker.
My favorite bakery on the island! I love how they have a variety of pastries. They have sweet, savory, salty, & even healthy whole wheat breads for sandwiches! I like to come here at least once a week and try different pastries every time. There wasn't one that i didn't like! I love how soft & airy their breads are & the sweet ones are not super sweeet. There is a nice balance with all the yummy pastries they make.
Hidden bakery in the mall. Rarely walk past this side of the mall but glad I did because I love pastries! They have a variety to choose from. I got a spinach and ham for $3.25 each. It was good. For the size of the bread, it's pretty pricey. You could eat the bread in 4 bites if you wanted to. Pastries could be a lot cheaper for its size.
Love this bakery! Everything is so delicious!
Love Brug. Best Japanese bakery on the island in my opinion. The only downfall is that they never ever have croquette pan here. It's disappointing. The Ala Moana location has it all the time but not this one and that's my favorite one. Please bring it to this location!Love their an pan and hubby loves the onion pastry with bacon. The bread is so delicious here... so soft and really reminds me of Japan. Make sure to NOT go as soon as they open like I did... they don't have anything available. Still baking so come around 9-10AM for the most pastries. If you go at the end of the day, they will likely not have much selection.
Go early and not towards the end of the day as the popular items do sell out. They have a great yelp check in deal for one free pastry with a pastry purchase. I really liked the bacon and onion bread, the bread was so soft. The blueberry Danish muffin was so good with every bite, and not too sweet or generic tasting. The mango donut was delicious too. I wish they had this back in the East Bay as I would go all the time. Service was friendly and was able to use my yelp check in each time I went. It's basically a grab and go bakery like 85 degrees setting.
i come here for lunch and i dont care how busy it is, do not tell these people how to do their jobs. the line was long, yes. and there was only one person cashing people out while the other bagged the pastriesi couldnt help but hear a man behind me complain about how there was on cashier with the one line. he even had the nerve to tell one of the girls that theres a line as if she didn't see it. so she jumped on. im sorry but if you feel the need to tell someone to do their job, you should go ahead and apply to that place yourself. she wasnt just sitting there either, she was bagging the other pastries that had just come out. they'd be annoyed if their wasn't any pastries out so i don't understand the frustration. yall aint ever worked a job in food service before? lmao.the young adults working this place, please keep doing what you're doing. i wish i spoke up, but the next time something like that happens, ill make sure to stick up for yall! 10/10 stars here always. every where is understaffed everyone should understand this!
My favorite items to eat are the toast bread and the strawberry Mochi ring donut.Recommend calling in your order or ordering online for pick-up...this will ensure that you can get the bread unless you place to get there early. This bread sells out fast.
I am updating my old review of the place. Service here has gotten much better and it seems like they have a larger variety of baked goods. Sorry I didn't take any pics but I do love their mochi donuts and their pastrami pastry thing (sorry I don't know it's actual name) is so delicious! It is very small in here and lots of people come in and out so be patient because it can get busy/cramped.
It's very unfortunate that I have to give this bakery 2 stars but one of your front of house people is so mean and unaccommodating. Your pastries are amazing but I'd take a outside-in look at your people. 2 days in a row I visited you for lunch. The first day was an early lunch. I ordered a cold brew and wanted half n half inside. She said that she'd have to charge me for the latte. Kinda weird, but I agreed. Do ALL of your competitors charge extra for milk? Ok fine. Today again I bought an assortment of delicious pastries and so much enjoyed my cold brew the day before so I again ordered the same drink. All out of cold brew so I agreed to get coffee instead. I asked her if I could get it on ice with half n half. Again she said she'd have to charge me for a latte. Ok fine. Then she back pedaled and said "we don't do that." You guys don't serve coffee with half n half?I just feel this is outrageously absurd. Is she just being a mean girl?!
My husband and I came here unexpectedly after trying to find a dessert place after our lunch. My eyes were fixated on Taste Tea (which I didn't want thankfully) but then he pointed out "Look, a place that's similar to 85C Bakery!" Similar, yes, but there's no comparison between the two. BRUG has its own unique texture and taste, that with all the different breads they serve, you know they're not all going to taste the same. In all, we pretty much spent like $40 for ourselves and our kids as well, but worth it!
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This is my last min, didn't eat lunch so need a quick bite to eat before yoga place! I usually get the Spicy hot dog or plain hot dog if Spicy is sold out. I like to reheat it in my toaster oven at home. Yum!Good quality. Nice & Convenient location at Pearlridge Mall. MAHALO BRUG!
Times have changed where there's no greeting or any questions asked by mobile employee. Upon entering I quickly noticed the sign to please wear mask, sanitize hands or put on gloves, line tray with their parchment paper, use tongs. All foods and snacks are now individually wrapped. I went from 1 to 10 in 5 seconds pissed and still displayed my poker face. As soon as I grabbed my dessert, I hear him, the mobile employee rearranging and cleaning behind me without saying a word. I'm also a bit hangry to eat something quick and on the go. That guy has got to go! Cashier made the biggest difference with being a wonderful role model of excellent customer service. "Is there anything else I can get for you?" My response, "No thank you." She also stated the total, counted change back to me, and thanked me for coming in. What a saving grace! Pastrami Cheese Focaccia: Can't even tell I'm eating pastrami. Biggest difference is there are no peppers. Pastrami texture complements cheese and veggies. Hokkaido Anpan: Bread is still soft with tasty, smooth red bean. I felt a little better.
One of my favorite place for getting Japanese snacks on Oahu! Brug has something yummy for everyone. My favorites are the seasonal mochi breads (fav is pumpkin!!), their pizza bun, chocolate custard bear and mochi donuts I love that everything is sold in a resealable pouch! It is hygienic in that there is a tray with tissue paper and tongs The store is a little small but appropriately sized. Conveniently located in pearlridge near the entrance near TJ Maxx. The check out process is quick and they have a rewards program! The cashiers are always nice and answer any questions we have
Great variety of sweet & savory pastry. Fromage bread is one of those gotta try breads but be warned ... you will love it.
My family and I are longtime customers of Brug ever since they opened at Pearlridge near TJ Maxx. I go there at least 3-4 times a month. The Japanese-style pastries are really good and I love that the pastries are individually wrapped. I also like that the pastries are kept behind doors, and customers are encouraged to use hand sanitizer upon entering and use a tray & tongs when grabbing pastries from behind the glass cases. Most of the staff here is really pleasant and friendly. There is one female worker who isn't, though. (She wears glasses and her hair is usually up). It seems like we've encountered Ms. Salty more often than we do the other staff members. This particular worker doesn't say hi and when we ask her simple questions about the availability of certain pastries, her answers are very terse and in a really sassy tone. Sometimes she doesn't bother to answer our questions at all. (At my workplace, I would definitely get written up if I behaved like that towards our valued customers). I gave her the benefit of the doubt that perhaps she was having a bad day so one time, I could understand but every single time she rings up our purchases, it's with the same impersonal and uncourteous manner. So...I just don't tip when she acts this way. Sorry. To me, if a worker acts like this, I think it's because they are unhappy with their job or something in their life but everyone has life issues so compartmentalize it and deal with it on your own time, sis, and don't take it out on the people who choose to patronize your business. That's why I knocked off a star--being nice to customers is an imperative! TL; DR--excellent pastries, very clean. Most of the staff is awesome with the exception of one salty female worker.