Great food, especially the cakes and pastries. A little pricey and always fairly busy, so arrive with patience. The eating area is set up more like a diner. Did I say the cakes are delicious? Wow!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Coco Puffs, Pastries
Shawn Honnick
This place stacks up at the very top of the heat against any breakfast spot anywhere I’ve ever been. This was our first trip to Hawaii and we were on our way to the airport with a plan to stop here before we left. Everything went perfectly. The food is amazingand the people are welcoming and accommodating. I only wish we had such a thing back in the DC area, where I live!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Poi Donuts, Pastries, Poi Mochi Donuts, Pancakes
Pamela Bottoms
Was looking forward to sitting down eating breakfast, there was only counter seats, and they were full, with a standing line waiting. We still purchased pastires and ate them in the car. I would still recommend the bakery as a stop on any vacation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poi Donuts, Pastries
Ping Chen
Great loco moco. The patties are charbroiled with nice flavor. The waffles here are thin and nice and crispy. Everything was good so good here! Don't forget to also grab some poi donuts and coco puffs while you're ther3!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Lopsided, Garlic Fried Rice, Poi Doughnuts, Waffles, Poi Donuts, Coco Puffs, Poi Mochi Donuts
Serene Liew
I had a wonderful experience at Liliha Bakery! The loco moco was absolutely delicious, with a hint of charcoal taste that made it stand out. The butter bun with strawberry jam that comes with it was a delightful bonus—soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet. What made the visit even more special was the staff. Most of them are seniors, and their warm, welcoming demeanor made me feel like I was visiting a relative's house for lunch. It was such a comforting and unique touch. Overall, I loved the food and the friendly atmosphere. Definitely a place worth visiting for good eats and a cozy vibe!
Got the loco moco with fried rice and oxtail soup. Both were incredible. The oxtail soup is like pho, but instead of noodles, it comes with two scoops of rice. The oxtail meat was absolutely tender. The loco moco was perfect from the fried rice to the gravy, meat, and eggs. It was very well balanced.
The atmosphere of the place was great, it felt like a small diner. The counter seating was all full but they sat us in the back, with the bakery and it was a really cool experience, albeit a bit warmer.
I would recommend saving room for their baked cookies. Unfortunately we were too full to partake but we're very tempted to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Lopsided, Oxtail Soup
Scot Reyes
So this is Christmas Eve and I decided to eat at the Original Liliha bakery for dinner specifically the oxtail stew with the Saimin noodles added. Thus it started out okay but as I dug into my bowl of oxtail stew I kept biting into star anise seeds and my mouth was overwhelmed with the flavor of star anise. I tried to avoid them but there was too much. So my mouth was tasting like I chewed anise gum. I feel like they should’ve wrapped and tied the anise and seasonings in cheese cloth so customers don’t have to eat or chew on the anise seeds. So at the end of my meal I informed the waitress about my bad experience and asked to tell the cook or manager she laughed at what I share with her. Then I go to the register to pay and another waitress rings me up with another waitress not serving me and they both laugh at what I’m sharing and my suggestion. Then I asked for the manager and they kept saying they was going call her. She only came out when I got louder. I told her 3 people had laughed at what I shared of my experience about the Star anise seeds and she didn’t say a word. The only person that apologized was the grill cook who had nothing to do with my meal which I appreciated but the ladies who were helping me did nothing for me like apologize. I didn’t want my money back which is $32 dollars with an iced tea. Oxtail isn’t cheap yet for these staff to devalue my Christmas Eve meal really pissed me off. The cooks need to put the star anise in cheese cloth. You get all the same flavors without the star anise overpowering the meal. I’m just pissed because the manager said nothing and looked at me like she didn’t care. I believe the staff aren’t evil as I might have depicted, but human kindness and decency should let you know not to laugh at a person voicing a reasonable complaint. Ny suggestion is that everyone avoid the Oxtail Soup at Liliha Bakery because they don’t remove the Star anise seeds and if you tell them about it they laugh at you if you complain. So NO FU*KING CLASS. I was being low key in the beginning but it seems the customer is only respected when they don’t voice complaints.
The Loco Moco is a must try. The gravy was rich and the beef patty was so juicy. The ladies assisting were very friendly. We also got the jumbo shrimp and the grilled mahi mahi which were also very delicious. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just Me
Liliha Bakery is a cherished neighborhood eatery. They are famous for their Cocoa Puffs and also their malasadas. Make many return trips in order to try everything out as it is worth making multiple visits.
Parking: Although the parking lot is very busy and full, I have always managed to find a spot period as I mentioned above, it is a popular eatery.
Liliha Bakery offers a delicious mix of flavors, and your order hits all the right notes! The cream puffs are a standout, especially the signature Coco Puffs with their smooth chocolate pudding and light Chantilly topping—a perfect sweet treat.
The loco moco delivers hearty comfort with its savory hamburger patty, rich gravy, and perfectly cooked eggs over rice, a classic Hawaiian favorite. Pairing that with the mahi mahi and eggs gives a nice balance—light, flaky fish with tender eggs makes for a satisfying, protein-packed meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Lopsided, Coco Puffs, Poi Mochi Donuts
Lei Namoku
I'm addicted to their long John's and my mom loves their blueberry scones 🥰
Go for it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, especially the cakes and pastries. A little pricey and always fairly busy, so arrive with patience. The eating area is set up more like a diner. Did I say the cakes are delicious? Wow!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Coco Puffs, Pastries
This place stacks up at the very top of the heat against any breakfast spot anywhere I’ve ever been. This was our first trip to Hawaii and we were on our way to the airport with a plan to stop here before we left. Everything went perfectly. The food is amazingand the people are welcoming and accommodating. I only wish we had such a thing back in the DC area, where I live!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Poi Donuts, Pastries, Poi Mochi Donuts, Pancakes
Was looking forward to sitting down eating breakfast, there was only counter seats, and they were full, with a standing line waiting. We still purchased pastires and ate them in the car. I would still recommend the bakery as a stop on any vacation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poi Donuts, Pastries
Great loco moco. The patties are charbroiled with nice flavor. The waffles here are thin and nice and crispy. Everything was good so good here! Don't forget to also grab some poi donuts and coco puffs while you're ther3!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Lopsided, Garlic Fried Rice, Poi Doughnuts, Waffles, Poi Donuts, Coco Puffs, Poi Mochi Donuts
I had a wonderful experience at Liliha Bakery! The loco moco was absolutely delicious, with a hint of charcoal taste that made it stand out. The butter bun with strawberry jam that comes with it was a delightful bonus—soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet.
What made the visit even more special was the staff. Most of them are seniors, and their warm, welcoming demeanor made me feel like I was visiting a relative's house for lunch. It was such a comforting and unique touch.
Overall, I loved the food and the friendly atmosphere. Definitely a place worth visiting for good eats and a cozy vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly, fast service. Very good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omg wow French toast and pancakes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coco Puffs, Pastries, Pancakes
Got the loco moco with fried rice and oxtail soup. Both were incredible. The oxtail soup is like pho, but instead of noodles, it comes with two scoops of rice. The oxtail meat was absolutely tender. The loco moco was perfect from the fried rice to the gravy, meat, and eggs. It was very well balanced.
The atmosphere of the place was great, it felt like a small diner. The counter seating was all full but they sat us in the back, with the bakery and it was a really cool experience, albeit a bit warmer.
I would recommend saving room for their baked cookies. Unfortunately we were too full to partake but we're very tempted to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Lopsided, Oxtail Soup
So this is Christmas Eve and I decided to eat at the Original Liliha bakery for dinner specifically the oxtail stew with the Saimin noodles added. Thus it started out okay but as I dug into my bowl of oxtail stew I kept biting into star anise seeds and my mouth was overwhelmed with the flavor of star anise. I tried to avoid them but there was too much. So my mouth was tasting like I chewed anise gum. I feel like they should’ve wrapped and tied the anise and seasonings in cheese cloth so customers don’t have to eat or chew on the anise seeds. So at the end of my meal I informed the waitress about my bad experience and asked to tell the cook or manager she laughed at what I share with her. Then I go to the register to pay and another waitress rings me up with another waitress not serving me and they both laugh at what I’m sharing and my suggestion. Then I asked for the manager and they kept saying they was going call her. She only came out when I got louder. I told her 3 people had laughed at what I shared of my experience about the Star anise seeds and she didn’t say a word. The only person that apologized was the grill cook who had nothing to do with my meal which I appreciated but the ladies who were helping me did nothing for me like apologize. I didn’t want my money back which is $32 dollars with an iced tea. Oxtail isn’t cheap yet for these staff to devalue my Christmas Eve meal really pissed me off. The cooks need to put the star anise in cheese cloth. You get all the same flavors without the star anise overpowering the meal. I’m just pissed because the manager said nothing and looked at me like she didn’t care.
I believe the staff aren’t evil as I might have depicted, but human kindness and decency should let you know not to laugh at a person voicing a reasonable complaint.
Ny suggestion is that everyone avoid the Oxtail Soup at Liliha Bakery because they don’t remove the Star anise seeds and if you tell them about it they laugh at you if you complain. So NO FU*KING CLASS. I was being low key in the beginning but it seems the customer is only respected when they don’t voice complaints.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Worth going to Oahu for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Loco Moco is a must try. The gravy was rich and the beef patty was so juicy. The ladies assisting were very friendly. We also got the jumbo shrimp and the grilled mahi mahi which were also very delicious. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liliha Bakery is a cherished neighborhood eatery. They are famous for their Cocoa Puffs and also their malasadas. Make many return trips in order to try everything out as it is worth making multiple visits.
Parking: Although the parking lot is very busy and full, I have always managed to find a spot period as I mentioned above, it is a popular eatery.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coco Puffs, Pastries, Chantilly
Liliha Bakery offers a delicious mix of flavors, and your order hits all the right notes! The cream puffs are a standout, especially the signature Coco Puffs with their smooth chocolate pudding and light Chantilly topping—a perfect sweet treat.
The loco moco delivers hearty comfort with its savory hamburger patty, rich gravy, and perfectly cooked eggs over rice, a classic Hawaiian favorite. Pairing that with the mahi mahi and eggs gives a nice balance—light, flaky fish with tender eggs makes for a satisfying, protein-packed meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Lopsided, Coco Puffs, Poi Mochi Donuts
I'm addicted to their long John's and my mom loves their blueberry scones 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastries
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