50 Best Bakeries in Honolulu

“Can't beat a local bread shop that makes delicious baked goods at unbeatable prices. Ordering is easy online and pick up is quick and efficient. Parking is available in a parking lot behind/adjacent to the building. All of the breads and baked goods are larger than you'd expect. The ciabatta is over a foot long and the slice of potato focaccia was the entire length of the bakery box (started eating before I remembered to snap a photo 😅).“

“Nanding's is a local institution. People have been coming to their stores since they were kids, particularly for their Spanish Rolls.

This is not the original location, but it's definitely a welcome addition to their list of locations since the other ones are on the other side of the island. This one is located next-door to Zippy's Kapahulu. There are a few parking stalls on the side of the building along with ample street parking if the stalls are full.

As I alluded to, my go to order is a couple dozen of the Spanish rolls. Every other time I get there, I have to wait around 5 to 10 minutes for the rolls, but I am not at all upset by this because it means that they're coming to me fresh and hot out of the oven.

Another thing to know is that everything here is extremely affordable . I can't remember a time that I walked out of here spending more than $20.

Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.“

“Still the best custard pie that I’ve ever tasted. It’s sweeter and the texture is like flan. It came right out the oven so it was soooo warm.

Staff are friendly and fast. Paid parking in the back on Ala Moana Blvd. It’s better to phone order because they do sell out.“

“Jessica was phenomenal. She was patient, professional & took time to explain the various options. The cookies speak for themselves, but Jessica’s customer service went above & beyond, which made the experience that much more enjoyable. Highly recommended!“

“Delicious malsadas. Very crowded. It was a little slow because they make the malsadas when you order. Definitely try the original!“

“Thank YOU!!! for the most delicious desserts! French Macaroons are my favorite and I loved devouring everything. All the guests enjoyed having such a variety of desserts including; cake shooters, dipped strawberries, cream puff and more! All various different flavors for a little bit of everything. The communication was quick and easy!“

“Absolutely the best donuts we have ever had!“

“The quality of the pastries is great.“

“Best Pork Hash and Manapua I’ve ever had.“

“Delicious custard pie, breads, and pastries. Cranberry walnut bread is yummy too.“

“Definitely recommend!! my daughter’s birthday cupcakes were absolutely beautiful😍“

“Delicious malsadas. Very crowded. It was a little slow because they make the malsadas when you order. Definitely try the original!“

“Their shortbread tastes exactly like homemade,buttery,chocolatey,nutty-Perfect.My husband brought a box home to the UK,and,truthfully,the flavours are just wonderful. Thank you.“

“The chantliy excellent! The eclair excellent! The jelly sooooooo good!“

“Picked up Strawberry Guava, Pineapple Whip and Caramel Apple pies. Oh so Ono!“

“食べるスペースが無くなった“

“I had the pleasure of ordering and enjoying an incredible and delicious custom cake for a Hawaii 5.0 themed birthday celebration. The cake design and flavor were truly exceptional, exceeding all expectations. I am grateful for the opportunity to taste and order such a delightful creation that added a special touch to the occasion.“

“This Patisserie has become my very favorite place to treat myself. Not that anyone needs an excuse to be nice to oneself! Favorites include: (sweets) chocolate treasure box, plum and calamansi brioche, lychee pineapple bun, pumpkin crunch, fruit tarts, ALL their cookies (savory) parmessan mushroom balsamic bun, potato (chowder) bun. Love how Baker Cristina and team create innovative and delicious treats showcasing an Asian influence. Open M - F. Best to get their early cause when they sell out... they sell out for the day!“

“Excellent! French baked goods better than France.“

“Their shortbread tastes exactly like homemade,buttery,chocolatey,nutty-Perfect.My husband brought a box home to the UK,and,truthfully,the flavours are just wonderful. Thank you.“

“Girls working at the Front counter are very nice and personable. Answered my questions to help with my decision. 5 Stars for Service and My Malasadas gets another 5 Stars as it came out Fresh & Hot!!! Short wait & worth it!“

“Hot buttery sweet Spanish Rolls, need I say more! You can never just eat one and you need to eat them hot. They give them to you freshly made so before you start the car and drive I would suggest you get a napkin and grub down.

They have other pastries and service is quick just parking is very limited I think I saw 4 spots only.“

“Best of best biscuits I have ever eaten. Bought some packages from Costco Hawaii and now ordering some more from their website. Waiting for the yummies cookies😍😍😍“

“It's my first choice to come here on vacation every year.🥰“

“The chantliy excellent! The eclair excellent! The jelly sooooooo good!“

“What an incredible atmosphere! The staff was so accommodating and efficient. Such a beautiful establishment. Delicious food and the best drinks!“

“everything we've bought have been fantastic!! The specialty cakes taste and look awesome 🧡“

“My wife and I went here as part of our date day and we fell in love with this place. The Vietnamese coffee was amazing and the pastries were so fresh and flavorful without being too heavy. Incredible atmosphere and plenty of seating. Can get very busy but the line moves rather steadily. We will definitely be adding this to our list of date spots.“

“My granddaughter turned 5 years old today and we celery her birthday early this weekend but she didn’t like the cake we bought for her. She wanted the dream cake from elvins bakery bc that’s what we got her last year and she loves it.“

“I stumbled upon this spot after a hefty meal at Totoya next door, and it turned out to be a great little find. I’m very picky when it comes to desserts, but the lemon bar here? Easily one of the best I’ve had. Not overly sweet (which is huge for me) and it would've paired perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee.

They also had a pretty wide selection of scones. I went with the peach, but honestly, I couldn't detect much peach, so I’d probably skip those next time.

That said, prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality. If you’re in the area, this place is definitely worth a quick stop—just don’t forget to bring cash.“

“I enjoyed staying at Halepuna Waikīkī by Halekulani. Everything was perfect during our stay with my sister. 3 elevators in the lobby so you never wait. Close to restaurants, bars and shops. Not far from the beach for about less 5 minutes. The staff is very kind and professional. I recommend that chic hotel for everything 💙“

“Edible has hands down my yummiest chocolate chip cookie in Hawaii. The mini cookies are my favorite cookies anywhere.

Thin, delicate, crispy buttery sweet caramelized on the outside n chewy perfection on the inside.

Yummy. I get 6 every time and sit in my car with milk and eat all pieces. I don’t actually eat cookies much. But I love and can’t resist the minis.“

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Living on the East Coast of the United States and being far from our daughter, I decided to surprise her by ordering one of her favorite desserts—a strawberry shortcake birthday cake—from Jay’s, with delivery through Uber Eats. She was thrilled and so excited when it arrived, and she told me how delicious it was.

Thank you for helping make her day so special!“

“The pies are excellent; both the sweet and savory pies.“

“everything we ordered was delicious“

“They make the best tea cookies that I’ve tried so far on Oahu (if you have a recommendation of a better place I would love to know). The workers here are fast and with not so many different items for sale (tea cookies, almond cookies, rice cakes) it doesn’t take long and am usually done and out with the goods in no time.“

“Delicious breads and treats and friendly and helpful employees. I don't know her name but one young lady helped make my day brighter after I had an awful encounter with an angry driver at the post office. A big MAHALO to her for her kindness!“

“We stopped here to see how they compare to other cupcakes shops around the United States. I’m also a baker. DELICIOUS!! The frosting, the decorations, presentation, the crumb, it was all perfect!! Definitely recommend!! My family wanted to go back for more!!“

“I can’t say enough about how incredible this company is! I was extremely stressed this past week trying to figure out party plans for my niece’s 1st birthday knowing it would all fall on my aging parents and myself to get everything done and paid for. I figured we could just forego the cake since I didn’t want to spend a lot on cake alone. Day of the party, I decided to get one anyway, but of course, every nice cake shop were unable to make something day of. Luckily, I called one more bakery. I saw great reviews for We Heart Cake Company and they were not lying! My experience with the excellent service and professionalism of this company started with the phone conversation. Although they expressed they did not have full size cakes available, they were able to make a customized petit cake before the shop closed in an hour and a half. It turned out to be way better than I and my family could have hoped for! It was absolutely beautiful and although it was a smaller cake, I would have definitely paid more for it considering the amount of detail they put into it in the time frame given! Thank you, We Heart Cake Company! You made this stressed out auntie very happy and relieved :) Mahalo!“

“Need to bring back Milk Pan! They were the bomb!“

“I love Black sesame donuts😋 Also Edamame anpan 👍 And many more❣️“

“I was able to order the gingerbread kane and wahine cookies on the last day they accepted orders. I was not sure what to do, but the person who helped us was so patient and kind. I also highly recommend their oatcakes and I wish they still sold them at COSTCO because they are always sold out at the 7-11 stores.“

“The bread is soooo delicious 😋“

“リリコイレモンバ〜、とっても美味しいです💞“

“Thank you to Jo, Chelsey, and Kaylee for helping me both times I had to come in today.

The first time for my online order grabbing cakes for my girlfriend’s birthday, and the second time being when I had to grab another puppy cake because I managed to drop the first one I bought and ruined it a few hours before a photoshoot I had planned for the two of us.

Them not having a paper bag to put the cakes in on pickup bummed me out thinking about how it could have been prevented, but I as well could have had the foresight to bring one myself.

Either way, they were super kind and understanding and got me another one they had in stock and even tried to comp it for me as a consolation for the incident.

I paid for the cake either way because it isn’t their fault it happened but that type of kindness and thoughtfulness goes a long way in today’s society.

Thank you guys for saving the day, and making delicious pastries, cakes, and everything in between.

TLDR; I dropped my cake because I didn’t bring a bag but they were super cool and got me another one quickly and even tried to comp it. Love these guys.“

“The staff at Hokulani Bake Shop worked a miracle for me... I was in a bind 6 days before my sister's surprise bridal shower and they graciously took my order and saved the day!! The cake was beautiful and tasted so good!!! Thank you SO much!!“

“OMG! The Hauoli Pastry Poi Mochisada is DA BOMB! Light & airy, slightly crispy outside. If I had known it was going to be this good, I would have bought 2 dozen. If you only buying for yourself, MAYBE 6 is enough, but I'm a big boy so a dozen would have been perfect for me. We discovered them at the Night Market at the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club and I'm so glad we did. If I ever see them elsewhere, I'm definitely buying again. Otherwise, I will have to wait for the next Night Market, but I won't make the same mistake as tonight, so gonna leave with 2 dozen!“

“It’s great to be back at Zippy’s again after being away from Hawaii for so long. This restaurant is clean, well-maintained and staffed with friendly servers. The hot saimin was wonderful, a reminder of those carefree days long ago. My companions loved their Korean chicken chili, zip pac deluxe and beef stew. After dining out at fancy eateries everyday during this visit, it’s refreshing to return to simple, unpretentious comfort food.“