THE CULINARY GUIDE · 28 STOPS
Desserts & bakeries across Hawaiʻi Malasadas, mochi, pies, pastries, frozen treats, and sweets to bring home.
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Oʻahu 13 stops #1 in category Malasadas from Leonard’s Bakery · Photo source Kapahulu · Malasadas
Malasadas and malasada puffs from the Kapahulu bakery, with mobile locations elsewhere on Oʻahu.
4.5/5 · 10386 Google reviewsApp review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
Before you go Renovation notice checked September 21: Kapahulu reopens September 21 for malasadas only, 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Full bakery operations are planned for September 26, subject to progress. Check the current announcement.
933 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu
#2 in category Decorating a Chantilly cake — Liliha Bakery brand photograph · Liliha Bakery (official website; photographer unspecified) Honolulu & Pearl City · Bakery
A local bakery stop for cakes and pastries, with Original Liliha, Nimitz, Ala Moana, Pearl Highlands, and Waikīkī locations.
Before you go Choose your branch before ordering. Bakery, coffee-shop, and holiday hours can differ; use the official menu and confirm directly.
#3 in category Sugar-coated malasadas at Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery · Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery Kaimukī · Malasadas & ice cream
Malasadas, Cake Bombs, house-made ice cream, and Malamode: a hot malasada wrapped around ice cream.
4.6/5 · 565 Google reviews
$1-$10 · per person
Rating & price sources Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 3632 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
$1-$10: Restaurant Guru snapshot
$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Before you go Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The official site lists Wednesday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and Friday–Sunday 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Check the weekly flavor schedule.
3632 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
#4 in category Wrapped chichi dango from Nisshodo Candy Store · Gregg Hoshida / Honolulu Magazine Honolulu · Mochi & manju
Handmade Japanese sweets including chichi dango, mochi, and bean-paste-filled manju.
Before you go The homepage currently posts an October 1–11 closure and October 13 reopening without a year. Call to confirm if visiting in October; order ahead for a larger selection.
Bldg I-5, 1095 Dillingham Blvd I-6, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
#5 in category Chocolate haupia cream pie at Ted’s Bakery · Ted’s Bakery (official website; photographer unspecified) Sunset Beach · Pies & cakes
Chocolate haupia cream pie, other pies, and cakes make this a sweet stop on a North Shore drive.
4.5/5 · 4642 Google reviewsApp review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
Before you go Order from the retail bakery on Kamehameha Highway. Check current flavors and availability before a special trip.
59-024 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa
#6 in category Coffee and pastries at Kona Coffee Purveyors · Kona Coffee Purveyors (official website; photographer unspecified) Waikīkī · Kona coffee & French pastries
Pair Kona coffee with b.patisserie croissants or kouign-amann at the International Market Place.
4.4/5 · 4,082 Google reviews
$10-$20 · per person
Rating & price sources Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: Kuhio Mall Entrance, 2330 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot
Before you go Use the Kūhiō Mall entrance to International Market Place. A useful stop for both a coffee tasting and a pastry.
2330 Kalakaua Avenue #160, Honolulu
#7 in category Gelato from Via Gelato · Robbie Dingeman / Honolulu Magazine Kaimukī
Kaimukī gelato shop with house-made gelato and handcrafted cones, including Hawaiʻi-inspired flavors.
$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Before you go Confirm current hours, access, prices and availability with the venue before visiting.
1142 12th Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
#8 in category Halekulani Bakery counter and bakers at work · Official business website; individual photographer not credited Waikīkī · Bakery
Breads, pastries, and desserts from Halekulani’s pastry team, at the bakery in Halepuna Waikiki.
Before you go Check the bakery’s own hours and selection. Restaurant dessert menus and the bakery counter are separate offerings.
2233 Helumoa Rd, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
#9 in category Banán banana soft serve and fruit — brand-level photograph · Banán (official website; photographer unspecified) Waikīkī & Kaimukī · Frozen banana dessert
Banana-based frozen dessert for a dairy-free alternative to ice cream, with toppings chosen from the branch menu.
4.5/5 · 809 Google reviews
Rating & price sources Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 2301 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Before you go Waikīkī: 2301 Kalākaua Avenue, in the beach access lane. Kaimukī: 1152 Koko Head Avenue. Confirm toppings and allergens directly.
#10 in category Ululani’s shave ice on Oʻahu · Melissa Chang / Honolulu Magazine Waikīkī, Kapahulu, Pearl City & Waimānalo · Shave ice
Finely shaved ice with specialty syrups and toppings, with several Oʻahu branches to fit your route.
4.6/5 · 543 Google reviewsApp review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Before you go Listed branches: 349 Seaside Avenue; 909 Kapahulu Avenue; 98-1258 Kaʻahumanu Street, Suite 107; and 41-1537 Kalanianaʻole Highway, #8. Confirm branch hours.
909 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
#11 in category Honey glazed doughnuts at Donut King · Gregg Hoshida / Honolulu Magazine Kaimukī · Donuts & bakery
Donuts and sweet bakery treats at Market City Shopping Center. A stop to pair with breakfast or lunch in the Kapahulu–Kaimukī area.
4.7/5 · 432 Google reviews
Rating & price sources Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 2919 Kapiolani Blvd #201A, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA
Market City tenant listing and official business profile reviewed
Before you go This listing points to the Market City location on the upper level. The business also lists Kailua, Waikīkī and Kāneʻohe branches on its official Instagram; check your chosen branch for hours and available donuts.
2919 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96826
#12 in category Aloha tin with cookies — Honolulu Cookie Company product photograph · Photo source Waikīkī & Honolulu · Shortbread
Packaged shortbread for a sweet snack or a gift, with macadamia, fruit, coffee, and chocolate-dipped varieties.
4.6/5 · 205 Google reviews
Rating & price sources Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 227 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Before you go Use the store locator for the nearest shop. Seasonal flavors and gift-box selections vary.
227 Lewers St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
#13 in category A latte at Morning Glass Coffee · Morning Glass Coffee Mānoa · Coffee & pastries
Specialty coffee and house-made pastries in a neighborhood café, with breakfast and lunch from the kitchen.
Before you go Closed Mondays. Coffee hours are Tuesday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; weekends 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Kitchen hours differ.
2955 East Manoa Road, Honolulu
All Oʻahu culinary stops Maui 8 stops #1 in category Pies at Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop · Official business website; individual photographer not credited Olowalu · Pies & baked goods
Sweet and savory pies, fresh-baked bread, and other baked goods in Olowalu.
Before you go Official hours: daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Use the current menu to choose a pie; selection can change.
820 Olowalu Village Road, Lahaina
#2 in category Pie selection at Maui Pie · Official business website; individual photographer not credited Kīhei · Pie shop
A pie-focused dessert stop with tropical flavors such as coconut and mango alongside other rotating choices.
Before you go Official hours: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 1–6 p.m. Consult Menu and Pricing for the current selection.
1280 S Kihei Rd #101, Kihei, HI 96753, USA
#3 in category Grandma’s Coffee House interior · Official business website; individual photographer not credited Kēōkea · Upcountry café
A family-run Upcountry café serving coffee, homemade food, and baked goods in Kēōkea.
4.5/5 · 1,280 Google reviews
Rating & price sources Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 9232 Kula Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA
Before you go The official site lists daily hours of 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Check the day’s baked goods and holiday changes.
9232 Kula Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA
#4 in category Maui Coffee Attic storefront · Official business website; individual photographer not credited Wailuku · Café & pastries
Coffee and house-baked treats such as ube haupia scones, lilikoi bars, bread pudding, and coffee cake, plus a small live-entertainment calendar.
Before you go Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; closed Sunday. Evening shows have separate dates and tickets on the official events page.
59 Kanoa Street, Wailuku
#5 in category Shaping shave ice — Ululani’s official brand photograph; branch not identified · Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice Kīhei
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kihei is a shave-ice stop included in the Travel Hawaiʻi dessert guide.
4.8/5 · 2718 Google reviewsApp review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Before you go Confirm current hours, access, prices and availability with the venue before visiting.
61 South Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
#6 in category Shaping shave ice — Ululani’s official brand photograph; branch not identified · Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice Kahului
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kahului is a shave-ice stop included in the Travel Hawaiʻi dessert guide.
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Before you go Confirm current hours, access, prices and availability with the venue before visiting.
333 Dairy Rd, Kahului, HI 96732
#7 in category Shaping shave ice — Ululani’s official brand photograph; branch not identified · Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice Wailuku
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Wailuku is a shave-ice stop included in the Travel Hawaiʻi dessert guide.
4.7/5 · 308 Google reviewsApp review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
$$ · Price level (app snapshot)
Before you go Confirm current hours, access, prices and availability with the venue before visiting.
50 Maui Lani Parkway Unit E1, Wailuku, HI 96793
#8 in category Shaping shave ice — Ululani’s official brand photograph; branch not identified · Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice Māʻalaea
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Māʻalaea is a shave-ice stop included in the Travel Hawaiʻi dessert guide.
4.1/5 · 16 Google reviewsApp review snapshot · 2026-10-01. Ratings can change.
Before you go Confirm current hours, access, prices and availability with the venue before visiting.
All Maui culinary stops Kauaʻi 3 stops #1 in category Hanalei Bread Company website photograph · Photo source Hanalei · Bakery & coffee
Daily-made bread and pastries, coffee, and breakfast or lunch in the center of Hanalei.
4.4/5 · 1,290 Google reviews
Rating & price sources Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 5-5161 Kuhio Hwy #4, Hanalei, HI 96714, USA
Before you go Daily 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; kitchen closes at noon. Coffee and pastries remain available until closing.
5-5183 Kuhio Highway C2, Hanalei
#2 in category Breakfast at Kalāheo Café · Photo source Kalāheo · Café
Coffee with breakfast, lunch, and a bakery selection in upcountry Kalāheo.
Before you go The official site lists breakfast and lunch Wednesday–Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Confirm the current daily hours.
2-2560 Kaumualii Hwy, Kalaheo, Hawaii, USA
#3 in category Kauaʻi Pie coffee — Lappert’s Hawaiʻi product photograph · Photo source Kauaʻi · Ice cream & coffee
Kauaʻi-made ice cream, roasted coffee, and cookies, with island-inspired flavors and several Hawaiʻi shops.
4.7/5 · 181 Google reviews
Rating & price sources Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 1-3555 Kaumualii Hwy, Hanapepe, HI 96716, USA
Before you go Use this Hawaiʻi company’s own store locator; it is separate from the similarly named mainland Lappert’s business. Flavors rotate.
1-3555 Kaumualii Hwy, Hanapepe, HI 96716, USA
All Kauaʻi culinary stops Hawaiʻi Island 2 stops #1 in category Malasadas from Punaluʻu Bake Shop · Punaluʻu Bake Shop / photographer not specified Nāʻālehu · Sweet bread & malasadas
Hawaiian sweet bread, malasadas, and macadamia shortbread on a drive through Kaʻū.
Before you go This is in Nāʻālehu, not at the black-sand beach itself. Check visitor-center hours and the day’s bakery selection.
#2 in category Big Island Candies Hilo storefront · OnTrip JAL / photographer not specified Hilo · Shortbread & chocolates
Shortbread, chocolates, and gift assortments for a sweet stop or something to bring home.
4.6/5 · 3,897 Google reviews
Rating & price sources Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 585 Hinano St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Before you go Use the official store information for the Hilo flagship. Factory viewing and product availability should be confirmed directly.
585 Hinano St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
All Hawaiʻi Island culinary stops Molokaʻi 1 stop #1 in category Kanemitsu’s Bakery & Coffee Shop — 2014 HONOLULU Magazine photograph · Olena Heu / HONOLULU Magazine article; photographer not separately credited Kaunakakai · Bakery
Doughnuts and hot bread from a longstanding Molokaʻi bakery, including its well-known evening bread service.
4.5/5 · 309 Google reviews
Rating & price sources Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 79 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI 96748, USA
Before you go The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority describes the late-night hot-bread tradition. Confirm the current bakery and back-door service hours locally; they are separate services.
79 Ala Malama Ave, Kaunakakai, HI 96748, USA
All Molokaʻi culinary stops Lānaʻi 1 stop #1 in category Blue Ginger Cafe — Lānaʻi 96763 local business directory photograph · Photo source Lānaʻi City · Bakery & café
A family café and bakery making fresh bread daily in the center of Lānaʻi City.
4.6/5 · 444 Google reviews
Rating & price sources Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.
Rating location: 409 7th St, Lanai City, HI 96763, USA
Before you go Ask about the day’s sweet baked goods. Opening and closing times vary by weekday.
409 7th Street, Lanai City
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