Patisserie Nanako

We wholeheartedly believe that Patisserie Nanako is the best bakery on the Big Island. Our love story with their cakes & pastries began last year when we were on the island for wedding planning, and my sister - who is a HUGE fan of the bakery - insisted we give them a try. From the very first bite, we were totally blown away. We tried a variety of their cakes, and they were all equally delicious - moist, perfectly balanced, and not too sweet. When our wedding reception arrived in April 2025, Patisserie Nanako created not just one, but four cakes for us: coconut, tiramisu, lilikoi, and strawberry. Every single one was a hit! Our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious the cakes were, and many of them kept asking where we got them. We saved our main cake to enjoy on our one-year anniversary, and we are already looking forward to eating it! A special thank you to Jimmy for being so kind, flexible, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. If you're on the Big Island and looking for pastries / cakes for your wedding, or simply to enjoy as a treat, come here!!!

Wow this place is so good. One of those bakeries where everything tastes as good as it looks.

From the moment I picked my wedding date I knew that I wanted the cake to be done by Nanako. I have been purchasing pastries from them since I moved to the island 3 years ago, often times bringing them to share with my coworkers. From their breads to their cakes, Nanako has unequivocally the best pastries in Waimea. A good part of my family was coming from South America, where cakes are only decorated with whipped cream and as such I needed a cake that would not contain frosting of any kind. While they were not able to decorate the cake with whipped cream (as it would melt in the heat) the buttercream they used instead was incredibly light and tasty. They were actually scheduled to be closed during the weekend of my wedding, but they assured me that I had nothing to worry about and that my wedding cake would be ready for pick up on time.

They absolutely delivered, and stayed in communication through the entire process of picking up this cake while their bakery was closed.

The sponge was light and airy, the filling was tangy and refreshing and the buttercream was right the amount of sweetness. The cake was so popular we only had a handful of slices left over. This will most certainly be a Patisserie that I recommend for many years to come.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I spoke with them , they come at 1 AM every day to make cakes and close at 3

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vanilla Roll Cakes, Curry Bun, Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch

Wow!! Macadamia nut carrot cake, mango lilikoi mousse, and savory goods both with and without meat (vegetarian).

Great stop on your way to waipio and Hilo!

Vegetarian options: Curry bun and tons of sweet bakes.

Parking: Easy lot in front of store.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery, Curry Bun

Delicious pastries and breads, and friendly staff. My absolute favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We spotted this pastry shop from the road and decided to check it out. Best decision of our trip. This unexpected discovery was the food highlight of our trip! The pastries are beautiful creations with magnificent island flavors captured in delicate, light cake or pastry shells! We wish we could have Nanako pasteries every day. This is a must stop. Buy at least 6 items or you will be so sad when the last pastry has been eaten.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Right on time, glad I stopped by.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

By far the best pastry shop in Hawaii!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Japanese Cheese Cake

Small bakery in a medium sized local mall, in Waimea.

Delicious pastries and bread! Great place for your Japanese focused bakery needs when on the west side of Big Island. Bit of a drive from Waikoloa, but worth the visit!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

2024 updated.
They moved to a new location which is in the Parker shopping center area. Their breads and cakes are still good but pricy. If you only focus on the visual of the bread and cake, then you will find that your wallet is empty when you are out the door. Be careful! :)

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May I have your attention please. The bread of this restaurant would be sold out sooner than lunch time, and you will see the 'Soldout' sign if you visit them after lunch time. This Patisserie Nanako is a highly recommended bakery in Waimea, and you will not be disappointed. So if you do not want to miss their bread, then you may need to visit the bakery earlier than lunch. Especially if there is anything you want to try, then try to visit them when they open. One thing I could argue is their price. They are little pricey, and it could let you fall down if you concern the price. However, if you know well about a Hawaiian tax, which is also called by a heaven tax, you may understand their price. I recommend this bakery specially if you love Japanese bakery.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

This place is crazy delicious ?????
Best of the pastry and bread I think better than any place in Tokyo,Paris and All of North America, but still I love Chef Kenta at Vancouver ?????

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bakery

This will be a new favorite spot for sure! The macarons were some of the best I’ve ever had! My husband and kids loved the ladybug chocolate mousse, vanilla cream puffs, and tiramisu. This place is amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macarons, Ladybug Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake

This place is such a treat. The display case is full of gorgeous little works of art. It’s so cool to get to see the products of a team dedicated to their craft. Everything our group ate was delicious and stunning to all the senses. Give them your business and enjoy some incredible baked goods!

It was better than any big city Japanese bakery I've eaten in while living in the US. All the bread and cakes with cream were delicious!