“I built a donut wall for my daughter's wedding. The donuts and service was excellent! 72 donuts were not enough they were gone in 30mins! They even gifted us two heart donuts for the bride and groom without even asking. It made their day. Mahalo!“
“Going back to Hawaii it is always a tradition to enjoy a good custard pie. With Shirokiya and Delight Bakery no longer an option, we were introduced to Epi-ya from a friend. Very happy with the custard pie. Tasted just like we remember from back in the days. Thank you Epi-ya for preserving this jewel from our childhood!! We will definitely be back when we return for our annual visits!!“
“Thus place is my 2nd favorite baked manapua place in Hawaii. They have only been open a few years but wow so ono. If you order ahead of time it's fast. Pull up, walk in and pay. If not you will wait in line and most times that line is long.Parking: Parking across the street in garage , first 30 minutes free. If not $2.00 .“
“A butcher shop & a bakery that are physically together in one business? Yes, who would have thought this combination would be a popular & successful joint venture of 2 owners having the passion in what they do! Enter The Local General Store (LGS), that replaced the former Kaimuki Superette (KS) in Kaimuki. Co-owner Jason Chow grew up in Kaimuki & attended the University of HI at Manoa w/ a biology degree. He then realized his passion for the local farmers/ranchers in support of the local food system while distributing sustainable fish to restaurants, then was exposed to animal butchery at Mud Hen Water Restaurant (MHW). He moved to Berkeley, CA to work at The Local Butcher Shop where he learned how to break down whole beef, pork, lamb & chicken; & fabricate/use the whole animal by turning unwanted cuts into sausages, smoked meat, pates, terrines & stocks. He also worked at Butcher & Larder in Chicago. Jason was one of 12 people recognized under the Eater Young Guns Class of 2019 for up & coming young talent & outstanding leadership skills. Co-owner/wife Harley Chow grew up in Waipahu & attended the University of SFO w/ a biology degree. While she initially intended to go into the medical field, her passion was baking. She worked at Jane the Bakery in SFO & learned how to make croissants & was part of the winning team for Best Croissants in SFO in 2018. In July 2018, she was accepted into the James Beard Foundation Women in Culinary Leadership Program & mentored w/ Pastry Chef Meg Galus in Chicago for a year, where she learned refined pastry techniques in women-led leadership skills. Both worked at the now-closed Hawaiian restaurant, Aina, in SFO, where they met & got married. Both moved back to Oahu in 2019 & jointly had pop-up events at the KS & farmers' markets during Covid. They then opened their brick-and-mortar shop consisting of a whole animal butcher shop & bakery called LGS in May 2023. The butchery focused & sourced local, ethnically raised meat to reduce Hawaii's reliance on imported meats, & the bakery focused on croissants & laminated doughs (folded layers of butter and flour), while sourcing locally grown fruits/veggies. Both areas were to bring awareness & increased accessibility to the local food system in HI. The butchery offers raw & cooked cuts of the entire animal, as there is no waste. Housemade meats include: beef (chuck roast, cross rib, pot roast, steaks, brisket, osso buco, stew meat, short ribs, roast beef, ground, salami, corned beef, burgers, tongue); lamb (Molokai venison, ground, shoulder roast/chops, shank, riblets, sirloin, leg medallions); pork (Boston butt, spare ribs, spam, jowls, chops, ground, Portuguese/Italian sausages, chorizo, smoked ham, ham hocks); etc. Other housemade items: beef/lamb tallow, lard, soup stock, beef/bacon chili, beef jerky, salsa, Bratwurst. The pastry shop offers both sweet & savory artisanal desserts that are too numerous to mention, which are offered on a rotational basis. Some of their pastries include: bear claw, kau orange marmalade & hazelnut braid, twice baked choc w/house azuki paste, guava/cream cheese danish, brown butter mochi w/ strawberry guava jam danish, mountain apple on vanilla custard, ginger & olena cookie, choc ganache croissant, bibimbap danish, smoked eggplant/goat cheese danish. Other items include: cookies, puddings, cakes, quiches. Excellent sandwiches of the day (breakfast from 8a & lunch from 11a), using meats from the butchery & housemade bread from the bakery. We had the following: * Lilikoi danish. This unique lilikoi curd & baklava croissant danish was nicely balanced, slightly tart & not overly sweet. Loved the flaky layers of buttery croissant! * Char siu danish w/ pickled mustard greens & sesame seeds. Enjoyed this savory, unique croissant made for Chinese New Year! Who would have thought to use char siu & pickled greens to create this delicious creative pastry?! * Salami sandwich. With housemade “
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“Aussies in Waikikki rejoice! You can get real coffee here! It's the best you'll find locally, thank you to all staff who made us feel welcome today and satisfied our caffeine craving! We found you late in our visit but so glad we did! Your pastries and atmosphere & aesthetic is divine too! Keep up the Awesome stuff , us Aussies send you love ❤️ ?“
“The cookies are expensive, but we tried them during our visit to Maui and liked them, so we bought them again during this trip. They offer a few samples. You can buy preboxed cookies or create your own. We got 30 cookies, including tax, for around $32. The white chocolate coconut flavor tastes the best; it's my personal favorite. Additionally, the butter, pineapple, and guava flavors are also good.“
“Once we found this Bakery gem, we could not stay away. We ordered 4 coconut macaroons each of our 3 trips there. Another favorite of ours was their delicious Lilikoi bars. Do not shy away from the cupcakes either, the mocha chocolate and double chocolate were moist and awesome. Friendly staff and no lines. Will not disappoint“
“Food is delightful. Fresh, flavorful, filling. Staff is friendly and helpful. They work hard to serve everyone and keep tables cleaned. Tables outside by the gardens are our favorite and provide a lovely backdrop to enjoy our food and friends. Get there early to get parking and minimize wait time and in case they run out of something. We each got an acai bowl which was small for $12, but delicious and presented in a cute coconut shell bowl. I also got 1 dozen assorted bakery items and multi-grain bread. All worth the calories!“
“Locally loved... Big Island Candies is a classic and it's because they know how to capture us with their cookies that I remember back in the day I had to go Big Island to satisfy my cravings. So blessed to have them here in Ala Moana Center right now on the street level near the Centerstage with a sample greeting right at the door it's obvious we come here for various occasions including bring back their almond shortbread for the Lunar New Year and now with Sakura shaped cookies as the one sprinkled in pink sugar brings out the feeling of Spring. Various boxes and cute bags making it a great gift for anyone and the vibe in this store is quite crowded but with clear information of each item displayed making it easy to browse you're sure to leave here with a smile. Thank you!“
“WOW, WOW, WOW, this was awesome. I actually enjoyed this better than the old school spots in Japan (I grew up there) as the flavours were so unique, the mochi so light, and not remotely too sweet. It's totally worth the cab ride from Waikiki. The products have a short shelf life as they're not full of preservatives, but I guess that's why they're so delicious and magical. Even my hubby, who is generally not a fan of this type of sweets was raving about it. We had the jumbo strawberry (better than anything I've had in Japan), the mixed berry (wowza), the chocolate matcha mochi cake (not too sweet, fluffier and lighter than other mochi cakes), and the yuzu flavour (delicious). We were in the neighborhood for an early dinner seating elsewhere and dropped by around 4pm, not realizing that they closed at 3pm! But they ran out and welcomed us in and graciously gave us some samples and even gave us an ice pack for our purchases. Honestly, they've kinda ruined wagashi for me because I can't imagine anybody beating this, lol.“
“Old school mochi store, making fresh mochi every day. Definitely one of the gems on the island and State. You can build your own mochi box or buy a pre-made assortment of most of their mochi selections. They also have pre-wrapped chi chi dango boxes. One is just plain and the other is assorted fruit flavors.“
“Donuts, the sweetest way to start your day! Sweet is the love language for many, if not for everyone. A coworker picked up some warm, soft and fresh donuts for a staff relocating to another location. It was a sad day but with these mouth watering and sweet dreams sends a signal that OMG just makes you so happy and a delight to be around people. The s'mores is my first choice followed but cookies and cream. A must have donuts for any celebration! Note: I can't say much about the ambiance since I didn't pick up the donuts myself.“
“We stopped at this location on a food tour we were on. Definitely recommend coming to the food truck over the brick & mortar location. The malasadas are just as tasty and the line is almost non existent. We did visit the brick & mortar location a few days after stopping here and had to wait 10+ minutes. It's all made fresh to order and they are all delicious, even the non-filled ones.Parking: The truck is located near a strip mall with plenty of parking available.“
“After hiking Moana Falls, hubby and I needed some coffee. Saw this spot on Yelp and was rated well and I wanted to see why. We were greeted by a friendly gentleman and he talked to us about how they make their own unsweetened organic almond milk (which is not the norm at coffee spots!). Ordered 2 iced lattes with almond milk (extra charge for that) and a lilikoi bar. Almond milk was nice and creamy in the latte and the coffee itself was strong. Lilikoi bar was pretty tasty. I would recommend coming here to support this local business!“
“Supporting small local businesses is important & I had heard raving reviews about the artistry and deliciousness of Angeltreats for 3 years now.Recently I got to sample her cupcakes for the second time & wow!!If you want a dessert that will garner lots of compliments, smiles, and photos? Angeltreats is the place to order from.Everyone from grandpa to the tiktok crazed teens were amazed by the creativity of Angeltreats’s designs and the balance of cakey-ness and flavor her cupcakes had.?Angel was also wonderful to work with. She responds very quickly and has an efficient intake and pick up system, I am so so grateful to have a baker like her around & will be a long time customer!“
“Usually people visit Leonard's as a place to order their malasadas, but all of a sudden Pipeline takes a higher spot than Leonard's. Pipeline and Leonard's are fairly similar except Pipeline has more variety (bakery things besides malasadas.) The service was good, there was no order mistakes and actually didn't have fermented tasting yeast flavor like Leonard's did. The environment was OK, but could be better because there wasn't exactly seating. Otherwise overall, Pipeline is good.“
“Elvin’s Bakery is my favorite bakery in town. I love everything here, especially their cakes. They have a variety of cakes to choose from. Whenever I need a cake for special occasion like birthday, anniversary or retirement, I always get my cake from Elvin’s. They also sell other pastries besides cakes.“
“A hidden gem located on the lower floor of the Medical Center across from NBC Arena. Private parking lot plus ample street parking. They specialize in Cheesecakes, freshly made sandwiches and salads, cream puffs, and cookies. Locally owned and operated, they use local ingredients such as the Vanilla from Laie (North Shore of Oahu). They're very friendly and efficient. Small shop so it's take out only. We arrived just as they were opening and the intoxicating smell of freshly baked Cheesecake filled the air. Simply wonderful, and the taste! Oh my light not heavy, creamy yet not overpowering, with a hint of that famous Vanilla. Incredible! A definite must try.“
“After a friend brought me one of their chocolate baskets, I was hooked. You can check out all their tempting bakes on their Instagram to get an idea of how creative the specialty bake shop can be.Everything is delish, but you have to try their umami biscuit - it’s addictive!It may seem a little difficult to find or get to, but parking is right next to it in the Alii parking garage.“
“THE ABSOLUTE BEST. Got two fritters, two mini taro donuts, a cream donut, and a regular donut and the total was like $11. It was damn cheap. Vibes are great. Staff are friendly. Quality is off the rails. Some of the best donuts I've had anywhere. Even my fritter snob of a girlfriend ate the whole thing and was asking for more the next day. Don't miss this gem. Arrive early.“
“I visited around 9:00 in the morning.At first, the seats were full and there was a long line at the register, but as time passed, the seats became empty.I ordered an Americano and an acai ball.The coffee was flavorful and delicious. The acai bowl is hearty and topped with ice cream and fruit.It's a little expensive for breakfast, but I was satisfied.The clerk was very kind, and when I asked in my poor English if it was possible to make it decaf, she happily replied that of course it could be done.“
“Yipppeee, we were lucky enough to be in town for the Kaka'ako Farmers Market in Honolulu held on Saturdays. There is just too much food available in Oahu and we had been buying lots of snacks. We saw the Wallflour booth and everything looked so delicious. My wife and I planned to buy one pastry to share. Everything looked so good that we ended up buying 3 pastries.We tried a cinnamon roll, a banana hazelnut croissant and a pear osmanthus brioche tart. All three were delicious, light, fresh ingredients and loved the fruits. The cinnamon roll was the right chewiness, nice frosting and cinnamon seasoning. The hazelnut banana filling was actually evenly distributed inside the croissant and each bite was tasty. The pear osmanthus brioche tart was soft, excellent balance of sweetness and taste of fresh fruit all combined in a great pastry.On our next trip, we plan to try more and different pastries. Now that we are familiar with Walflour we can be strategic in how many and where we buy treats to eat.Save your dessert appetite and get multiple pastries on Saturday mornings.“
“If you enjoy ube flavored desserts this is a place to try out. The ube mochi was tasty. Although if you do not care for coconut flavor, ask before you buy as they include it in some of the desserts. Also this is just a buy and go place, there are no tables to sit at.“
“It's a bakery, and I went there twice to eat Loco Moco. A large hamburger steak is served and topped with plenty of gravy. It would be nice to have some kimchi or pickles since I get a bit bitten when I eat it. ? Aperitif bread is also provided, and it is really crispy, moist and has a steamy taste.“
“This is a “must” on every trip. These locally made shortbread cookies are so good I could not believe it. They offer tons of samples to try the flavors, you’ll really like it. I crushed a bunch of these in the trip. Bought a few boxes for gifts which were a hit. These are spread all over the Waikiki. I saw more of these than Starbucks. Stop by and welcome to your new addiction. Aloha!“
“Ordered a passion mango smoothie and I will say that I will make the sugar level higher next time. Overall, it was a very refreshing drink and I really liked the passion fruit seeds in the bottom.The drink was smooth, fruity, and delicious. The location is rather cute being around the corner of the street, but depending on when you come you may or may not find much street parking. The tea shop was clean, bright and simple. I actually appreciated that it wasn't too cluttered with items and their menu had options but not overwhelming. The people were friendly and fast with my order. To me, that's great service considering that you're only getting a drink! Definitely will come back again!“
“The shop is at the bottom of the hotel, it's pretty small from what I remember, but what a great way to start the day!We tried different pastry shops for malasada, and honestly, they were all really good. Some probably a little better than others, but it's hard to pinpoint a noticeable difference.I think I actually like those more than I like regular donuts. The flavors are different too.“
“I love the pork floss buns from here and their milk tea is one of the best on island! I like it a lot because the boba balls are consistently soft, the drink is sweet but not too sweet (I usually get 50% sugar though), and they don't put an overwhelming amount of ice into their drink! Their mango smoothie is also super Ono - not too icy ... more creamy! Can't wait to come back“
“My go to coffee shop when I'm visiting family in Kaka'ako!! I usually get their roasted hojicha or matcha lattes and a few of their scones. Service is quick and easy and they even remembered me, which is awesome because they definitely are too busy to remember people who visit the shop. But they do! Ambiance is upbeat and modern edgy with a few tables indoor and three tables outside. They have discounts on pastries on Tuesday!!“
“Great location, friendly and great employees! The ambiance is welcoming as well. Bought a whole bunch of delicious cookie treats for Ohana to enjoy. I love their packaging as well as it's so presentable and of course enjoyable. Will definitely come back when I'm in town to buy the next seasonal treats!“
“My family stayed at the Hawaiian Hilton for a weekend, we walked by this shop a few times, the line was always long. On our last day, there was no line so we decided to grab coffee. As we walked in, the staff seemed busy making coffee for other customers. There were no greetings as we waited. We eventually ordered, chai latte, expresso, and the kids wanted to try the chocolate chip cookies. We received the chai latte and expresso, then waited and waited but no cookie. I finally went back to the counter after 10 minutes and asked for the cookie. The shop got busy so most likely they forgot about the cookie. Nonetheless, we drank the latte and expresso, both were good. My husband liked his expresso, he said it was better than Starbucks. I enjoyed my latte but I will stick with Starbucks. The cookie was amazing though, we decided to get more, plus the rainbow sugar cookie. All were delicious.“
“This is review is long over due. Dell's Kitchen is one my goto spots for an affordable plate local/japanese food. I've tried their Kawagoe Karaage, Kurobuta Pork Katsu, and Nori Chicken. The Karaage is my favorite and the most affordable as well. It comes with a sweet mustard dipping sauce, a coleslaw type salad, rice, and some other veggies. The portions are generous. And they have a dining area inside with complimentary water. They also have a sister restaurant next door that serves pasta dishes. Highly recommend this restaurant if in the mood for some good tasting and affordable local Japanese food.“
“such an old skool mom and pop! I really wanted to love these scones/ but I blame myself for arriving end of day, I bet they're delicious in the morning/ ours were dry but the lilikoi bar (like a lemon bar but with passion fruit) was to die for!“
“I found most of the food in Waikiki area of Honolulu to not be very impressive, but the Halekulani Bakery had such delicious artisan pastries that I made it my regular breakfast spot during my Hawaiian vacation. The tea and scones here were okay, but the croissants and danishes are a must try! They had the perfect level of flakiness, and come of a variety of tropical flavors.The bakery itself has a nice contemporary feel with a large communal table for indoor seating, and a patio out front for those who wishes to dine outdoors. The staff here were friendly.I tried the following baked goods:- Lemon Currant Scone- Guava Danish- Mango Kouign Aman- Salted Caramel Croissant- Pabanan Croissant (Passionfruit, mango & banana)- Raspberry Pistachio Croissant- Big Island Macadamia Nut & Chocolate Croissant- Passionfruit DanishDietary restrictions: Gluten free options available but very limited selection“
“Beautiful and delicious cake, amazing service!! I recommend you plan your own cake needs well in advance...but I found myself scrambling to put together a celebration for our parents' anniversary (We had to wait to settle everyone's schedules for this party). I'd reached out to a few vendors and only 3 were available on such short notice. I'd considered another bakery nearby, but I went with A Cake Life because Kristin was so prompt and professional in her emails and she was honest about what they could do for us with a few days' notice. I loved that she kept her focus positive...basically they could make our cake but they weren't able to deliver it so we picked it up the morning of our event. We went with a 6" and 10" semi-naked cake decorated similarly to their Rustic Green pre-designed style. It was perfect! I asked Kristin what the two most popular flavors were and she said Strawberries and Cream and Lilikoi, so we went with those for our 2 layers. The cake was a hit and we got so many complements. We ordered a little more than we needed because I liked the look of a bigger cake. Our guests were thrilled to take home leftover cake and they even spatula'ed the crumbs and filling into their to-go boxes, all we had left were the cake board and topper, lol!!! Mahalo Kristen and Crew...keep up the fantastic work!!!“
“We bought 2 sticky buns, 2 round sweet pecan pastries, and 2 savory croissants. Both the sweet pastries were excellent and the savory croissants were very crispy after putting it in the oven for 3 minutes. Not a lot of filling but good. Great prices 2 for $5 but I had to take away one star for the very arrogant rude service by the server dude with the beard. We waited in line and iso wanting to serve an elderly he wanted to help the young gal behind us so i mentioned to him we have been waiting in line. From that point on, he did not even want to make eye contact with us and he was rude to us. We asked him for the price and instead of just saying 2 for $5, he pointed to a sign with the prices and rolled his eyes. Shame on this young man with the beard for not displaying hawaiian friendliness.“
“Mr.Donuts is an awesome donut shop! Great laterite's and donuts, quick and easy. Get in and get out with great service and he usually offers free coffee. The best Bear Claws and Apple Fritters I've ever had are from this spot! Thank you for the great food and experience.“
“I don't know if the chef is Indian or not, but their savory dahi toast is a great twist on the original version. Dahi tadka in the middle topped with crispy been leaves. Amber at the window has great interpersonal skills. I wish this place existed in Seattle where I came from.“
“Great pies! Love the filling to crust ratio on the mini pies. They have a lot of good tasting fillings too! Love the Hawaiian pear and banana cream so far :) Parking and getting there are a hassle. Small lot, construction in that Kapalama area. Wait time not too bad. And the staff is friendly, local place so hard to get to picky with the limitations. Hope they do well and move to a bigger place and make more pies per day!“
“Located on Sand Island Access Road; open only on Thursdays & Fridays. This is a good place if you want to customize your order - putting different cookies in one box, or if you have a large order. I recommend you call them in advance & set up a pick up. They have about 4 or 5 parking stalls in front of their store. Just be careful when you back out to leave, as you do get huge trucks barreling down the road pretty often.“
“The owner is the sweetest and kindest person. I messed up the date on a custom birthday cake order (was actually placed by me for a day later than I needed it). She went over and beyond to accommodate the order anyway so that I could have it in time for the birthday celebration, and I didn't even ask her - she offered it, despite having a full schedule with deliveries on existing orders. The cake was of course amazing and beautiful like all of their creations. I can't say enough great things about this place and the owner. Definitely coming back again!!“
“A very stable cookie shop.I think it could become the top souvenir from Hawaii.I love it! !Authentic products are cheaper and better than buying them in Japan.A very stable cookie shop.I think it could become the top souvenir from Hawaii.I love it!It's cheaper and better to buy it at home than in Japan.“
“I don't eat as much bread as I used to but was in the area so walked in to see what they had. Bought a loaf of pumpkin chocolate chip bread and a round of cinnamon chip bread. The cinnamon chip bread was okay but too big and ended up giving away part of it. But I loved the pumpkin chocolate chip bread so much I've gone back several times. It's really delicious! They have a schedule of when they make certain breads but I've been lucky enough to hit it when they have this bread in stock. I've been to Great Harvest bakeries on the mainland, especially in Minneapolis and they carry different breads. I liked a sunflower seed bread and some giant chocolate chip cookies, but I've not seen them here at this bakery. But as long as they keep baking the pumpkin chocolate bread, I'm good.“
“I really like this store. I have a 5 star ⭐️ rating because I really love it. The only thing is I called at 1pm they said their Cinnamon rolls were done I had to go back and forth 3 times just to get them. Cause they never make it yet. Workers kept saying 30 minutes I waited more than 1.5 hr. But over all is good. I think the owner wasn’t there. I know if she was there it’ll be all good. Yeeey from 1pm to 4:55 it’s finally done.“
“Best coffee and scones in the neighborhood. I've also dined-in plenty of times and always enjoy their homemade Aloha bread , banana bread, croissants, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, salads, masubi's, and there's more I haven't tried. Everything is fresh everyday. If you're looking for a cafe of highest quality in the morning or early afternoon, don't skip by this one.“
“The perfect cupcakes for any celebration- or just a sweet little treat! We got some cupcakes to celebrate my husband's birthday and they were so delicious! The cupcakes were cute and dainty in their decoration. Each cupcake was distinctly flavored to perfection. We dug into the ube, red velvet, guava, chocolate vanilla and salted caramel. All outstanding! They sell candles if you're celebrating so no need to make a separate trip to the store!“
“I’ve been coming to this place since I was a kid, and it’s still great years later! My go-to is a M&M cookie. It’s a classic but a goodie and a great introduction to trying this amazing establishment. Fantastic workers have you out of there in a minute! Would and will keep returning.“
“The Cookie Corner's Hawaii branch is the real deal! I'm glad you felt that way ?I stopped by because the smell of delicious baked goods was in the air!Just looking at the display of various types of cookies made me feel happy?Once you eat it, you will be addicted to it.The staff were friendly and explained the products in detail.This is one of the stores you definitely want to visit when you visit Hawaii!“
“What a wonderful find. Yummy samples and helpful and friendly staff. The baked goods are delicious whether you're gluten free or not. They have both sweet and savory choices. You need to go here. They saved 2 turkey sandwiches for us to pick up on our way to the airport. We'll be back!“