There's a reason that there's always a line here... it's just like a real bakery! Fresh, hot delicious malasadas. We had to try every flavor offered. Fave for me is the haupia (coconut) and the custard is a close second. Don't discount the original or the cinnamon/sugar either though. The dough is so light & fluffy and hits the spot when you need that sweet fix. Who needs donuts when Leonard's malasadas are available? Worth the 15 minute drive any time of day! read more

The malasadas were HOT but tastes GREAT. I wish they have Ube flavor... but it's ok. BTW, The great thing about this location is there was no line. read more

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Malasadas are a Hawaiian delicacy and Leonard's is the king of malasadas. Sadly they were out of Haupia filled today. Had to settle for custard. Amazing! read more

Leonard's is the king of pastry trucks. There isn't a place I can think of that comes close. They're very specialized in making malasadas. They serve the regular sugar coated kind, the cinnamin coated, the chocolate creme filled and the vanilla/banana creme filled. Everytime I pass by I usually buy one or two. If I buy more, I'll usually eat them at all the same time. There's something about how they taste when they're fresh and warm versus left out for a few hours. Some people can heat them up, but I can't. I prefer them fresh, right from the hand of the person serving them. They accept card, but it's better to use cash. read more

A Leonard's Bakery - Love me some malasadas - Desserts Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I've been told by numerous people that I needed to try these malasadas before I leave the island. I was driving down the road and saw the mobile truck and made a uturn to get here. So I was happy to see that you can order single ones as I really didn't need 1/2 a dozen and there is a variety to choose from. I picked the cinnamon and the li hing and waited for a few moments for my items to be done. After a short wait my items were ready and the came out piping hot. I initially planned on taking them home to eat but I don't think I made it out of the parking lot well before I devoured the first one (in between bites I oooh ahhhed as I did say they came out piping hot!). I was told that I should have gotten chocolate cream or any creme one but I'll save that for next time. I highly recommend you atleast try them . . . You won't regret it! read more

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First time here! I tried this around 10 am and it was fast and quick!! We ordered a dozen of sugared donuts without any filling and it was delicious! There's nothing else to say other than it was pretty good. I'd definitely come back ! read more

A Leonard's Bakery - Sugared Malasadas no filling! - Desserts Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Yum! We ate them hot on the picnic table next to the food truck, everyone loved them. read more

A Leonard's Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I usually never give a five-star review, but these donuts were the best that I have ever had. This is coming from someone who does not have a sweet tooth and has had donuts in major cities like Atlanta, New York, Baltimore, San Francisco, Chicago, and LA. At first I was hesitant as this was their mobile wagon and not actual bakery/cafe. However, these were amazingly fresh. We tried several flavors: original, custard, coconut, lilikoi, and li hing mui (preserved plum). PROS: - piping hot - large quantity for a donut, way bigger than any of your typical cake or yeast ones - not too sweet but just enough to satisfy a sweet tooth - goes perfect with coffee or tea CONS: - not for a clean eater: eat it on the street and not in your car because it will get everywhere I highly recommend this. We picked up a couple of these after we went sunrise snorkeling at Hanauma Bay and it was the perfect breakfast snack after a brisk morning activity. Definitely would recommend. Service was attentive and fast. Can't wait to try these again the next time I am on the island. read more

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Delicious! Tried both of their locations and I was not disappointed. My favorite was the chocolate filled one and coconut. read more

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These were SO good and so deserving of the hype. Location makes them a perfect snack after the Koko head crater hike! A pro tip is going to the Leonard's truck instead of the main location (which has lines as soon as they open). The wait here was only 10 min and the malasadas were fire. My favorite was the classic, but the chocolate-filled, custard-filled, and haupia filled were v worth trying too. read more

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It was delicious. First time trying them. A little sad they were out of the coconut though.

Super convenient, loads of parking and fresh malasadas! How could you go wrong? (Other than me being on a low carb diet lol) Leonard's Malasada's are one of the few things that you'll see in a advertising picture that looks exactly the same in person. Crispy, moist, sugary goodness. I'll usually stop by after my physical therapy and pick up some for my coworkers. Luckily they open early and every time I've picked up, they've always been hot and fresh. read more

Great find, recommended by a local! Fresh and warm to order! Have a Malasada for a change, especially when visiting Hawaii. If you like a simple flavor go for the Cinnamon sugar coating and chocolate filled flavor. If you're into trying something new just buy one of each like we did, you get all the flavors and your sweet tooth fed! read more

Who doesn't love malasadas?! To make it better they offer mobile locations if you can't make it to Kapahulu. I tried calling placing a phone order before arriving but no answer. It was okay tho because when I pulled up there was no line. I ordered 2 boxes of 18 pcs. I had my infant with me and a polite Samaritan offered to carry the large order but the staff was nice enough to walk me and baby back to the car. I didn't expect that but was very appreciative of gestures like that especially since I'm a new mom. If I could I would've gave 10 stars just because of that awesome customer service. Aloha! read more

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So good we went twice in 2 days. We got original , cinnamon sugar & coconut-filled. Original was my fave, my s/o preferred cinnamon. Coconut was delicious & not too sweet but I couldn't eat much - it's dense! We ordered 3 between the 2 of us just to try & it was too much - if we had planned better I would have asked for a box so that we could have saved more for the week. Honestly, though, hot & fresh from the truck is better - eat them sooner rather than later Pro tip: stop & get a @ the Starbucks to complement your Malasadas! We will be back for sure. Do not skip this experience. read more

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There was a bit of the way but the malasadas were warm and delicious! Our favorite one was haupia! Highly recommend!

Impromptu stop here after a hike for some malasadas! Tried the chocolate filled and coconut filled! Both tastes super soft, hot, and delicious. The coconut one didn't have much filling at all, but the chocolate one was filled! The line moved pretty quickly and prices were around $1.50 per donut which is totally worth it! read more

A Leonard's Bakery - Chocolate filled malasada, coconut filled malasada - Desserts Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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I actually visited another mobile in Waipahu. Nothing like a malasada made fresh while your waiting and oh that smell of the malasada cooking ... Talk about anticipation! I'm old school so I just order the original. I took mine home and brewed a cup of coffee - toasted coconut flavor. That first bite was amazing! Pillowy soft but a slight crisp. Yeasty with a slight chewiness. Plain and simple, very crispy and just the right amount of sugar. Don't hate but I think Krispy Kreme glaze is too sweet. Also be careful, first timers who don't let it cool off a bit will ... I repeat, will burn the insides of their mouth. FYI, order more than one. Enjoy because at the least ... You're in Hawai'i!!! read more

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Always craving! Local is always the best! Been coming here since I was a kid! Love donuts? This is the place to go! read more

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I've had Malasadas before, these Portuguese donuts are so good. You'll want more!! I was driving around the Pearl Ridge mall looking for this mobile truck because I wanted to satisfy my sweet tooth. Decided on buying a dozen. Made fresh and was so excited! I got to try the Li Hing Mui flavor, which was so good. Cinnamon and regular flavor. You can't go wrong with the flavors they offer. They even offer Malasada puffs filled with the custard of your choice. This is definitely a place to stop for some sweet island treats. read more

A Leonard's Bakery - Freshly cooked Malasadas.. Li Hing Mui flavor (so mouthwatering), Cinnamon and original flavor. - Desserts Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

This is the second time we've stopped by the Leonard's mobile truck and the malasadas were noticeably darker than the usual batch we get from the original location in Honolulu. It had a burnt taste to it. I know the line is super long at the original location but the taste of the malasadas is noticeably different and extremely good! I think I'll stand in line again at the original location knowing that I'll get a good batch no matter what. Unlike the mobile truck I feel like I wasted $17 on a dozen of burnt donuts. read more

A Leonard's Bakery - This is from the Leonard's original location in Honolulu. Light and fluffy. - Desserts Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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Love this location. Always space in the parking lot and right off Kam Hwy. The titas working the wagon are cool and also look like they can hold their own in a fight. Love every flavor, both cream filled and not, and the price is always right. read more

This is based on yesterday's purchase. Every one in the box was clearly not fresh. They weren't the puffy and gooey malasadas we always get. Instead, they all had a horrible, bitter taste, the inside was tough and you could tell they were made prior and then refried. We ended up throwing the whole box away. You wouldn't get this problem at Kapahulu where's there quality control. read more

Since I was young, every time I have come to Hawaii I feel like hot malasadas are a must!! This time I brought my friends along and maybe they don't sound like the best on a hot day, but they were perfect to bring to the beach and snack on when we got a little hungry. And they are so speedy! Even though the line was long I got them within a few min of ordering. Normally I just get the classic cinnamon sugar, but I decided to branch out and get some of the filled. Honestly I didn't think they were anything special, kinda just more messy to eat. We also tried the Asian spicy one and it was definitely different but personally I would just stick with the cinnamon. Overall I love it here! It is a cannot miss on Oahu. read more

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Definitely hit your sweet spot or sweet tooth, great tasty local malasadas and always hot. I always grab a box for my families when they're in town. read more

Just arrived in Oahu and needed our Malasada fix. Leonard's was always the best, but not this time. First, the girl taking orders must have had a bad day. Not friendly at all. Very business like. No Aloha spirit. Second, we ordered 6 original Malasadas. Took about 15 minutes. They were fresh and very hot. But they were under cooked. Doughy inside. Willing to give Leonard's on Kapahulu a try. read more

Oh my gosh!!! Never had anything so delicious! Warm and fresh. Would consider going back to Hawaii for more read more

Go to this location because not as crowded. They are worth the extra mile. They are everything everyone talks about in deep fried goodness. read more

Delicious malasadas cooked to order - what more could you really ask for? Oh - convenient locations you say? Well, the mobile wagon has got you covered! This one is perfectly situated in a shady area of the mall parking lot. Lots of parking available and even a nice sitting area out front with turf for you to relax while you wait. Though they don't have the same variety as the main bakery, they've got enough to keep you satisfied! read more

Amazing, huge, warm malasadas. From a truck in a Petco parking lot. Pro: lots of parking. Con: no ambiance or view. Our favorite was the cinnamon with custard. read more

This review is a little late but better late than never. Leonard's malasadas rock and their mobile wagon is fast and quick with ample parking so it's easy to get in and out. Variety is limited but I'm a pretty basic guy and don't need all the frills. If you want the experience, go to the bakery, if you want hot malasadas on the quick, go here. read more

Visited the Leonard's Malasadas truck in Waikele to fulfill a craving and I wasn't disappointed at all. Apparently I went at a good time, 330pm, because there were only two people ahead of me so I didn't have to wait long. Once it was my turn, I placed my order of 3 original. The worker looked at me and smiled and proceeded to make my order. The lady at the register told me it was $4.71. I asked if they did military discount to which she said yes and modified my bill. Either way I was going to give them $5 and have them keep the change. I then took my order and walked back to my car. But upon walking back I thought the box felt a little heavy, and upon looking I found that he had given me 6 instead. It was definitely a very pleasant surprise. I've been there many times and was never disappointed, but this was the first time I was gifted a little extra. Alll in all, Leonard's Malasadas in Waikele is always consistently great and is a must for anyone visiting the island for the first time, or anyone with a sweet tooth craving. The only downside is that sometimes you may encounter a little line, but that's always expected when you're purchasing something exceptional. Mahalos Leonard's in Waikele, like Arnold always says, "I'll be back!" read more

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This is right on my route while I'm going home from zumba. I stopped by to pick up some malasadas to take to a party I was attending later. There are three choices of outer flavoring on the malasadas: plain sugar, cinnamon sugar, and li hing mui. On this particular day, they only had three flavors of filling, the custard, haupia, and dobash. What can I say? I got every kind they had, and I don't regret it! Of all the wonderful pastries in Hawaii, Leonard's malasadas are very popular. These are always a hit at every party. The location is very convenient too, located on Kam Highway on the way to the freeway. See you there! read more

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They have the best malasadas on the island. All the flavors are good and the service is always quick.

Can't go wrong with a sugar coated deep fried malasada from Leonard's bakery! Always a nice treat and best eaten right away!

10/10 always came here when I would come back from Vegas. Creamy custard inside, and sugary coating outside is perfect! I would eat these malasadas right away because it can get soggy later in the day. read more

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Good. Hot. Fresh. My favorite was the cinnamon sugar. But remember, "bread makes you spread!" So be careful. These treats are so good, they're addictive! We came at the recommendation of some great locals we met and I'm glad we did. We made a few trips here before we left the island! It's definitely worth the trip! read more

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What can I say. I've been thinking of malasadas since I landed and Leonard's came through as always! read more

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We went to the Leonard's bakery downtown one day for some malasadas but the line was too long - around the corner of the building. So today we stopped by the Leonard's mobile truck in Aiea. The plain one was delicious as usual but the chocolate, haupia and cinnamon were excellent! We also tried the lihing mui which was not to our liking. Anyway great place to get these, no wait like in downtown. read more

Always delicious but the workers are not very friendly. I like the regular the best. Custard seems like vanilla pudding.