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4.3 (356 reviews)
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Box of six original
Lauren D.

If you need malasadas, you gotta go to this truck!!! This Leonard's malasada food truck at Waikele Shopping Center is hands-down my favorite place to grab fresh malasadas! Located with all the other food trucks near Pet Co, this spot seriously beats the original location for me because they make all their malasadas fresh to order. I love how fresh it tastes and they are consistently hot and perfect. Today I got a box of six regular malasadas which was about $12. Pro tip: you have to eat them right then and there for the best taste. Trust me on this! There's no seating, but the service is fast, the staff is friendly, and the quality is unbeatable. If you're in the area, don't skip this food truck--it's the best!

Box of Leonard's malasadas
Jennifer H.

This food truck is convenient if you are on the west side of Oahu near Waikele. You'll find it next to Lowe's in the parking lot. They make the malasadas fresh to order. Service was quick and efficient even if you see a line out front. Eat these malasadas fresh for the best flavor and texture. We ate ours out of the back of our Jeep!

Bag of goodness
Lynn L.

We stopped by the food truck park to grab some grub on our way back to our hotel. There was a small line and the bit of a wait to receive my malasadas but it was worth the drive, the entire trip, to taste these amazing pastries. They are served hot and fresh! I got a custard, and plain one. It is so crisp yet pillowy soft inside. I love how tender the dough is. Thank you to the family who brought these Portuguese donuts to the masses, they have become so popular, they are a Hawaiian icon and staple.

A cute girl outside the food truck
tina a.

Everyone told me that Leonard's Malasadas were the best. I had to go see if they were right. Yup! They were. They make them hot and fresh while you wait. And it isn't a long wait at all. Five minutes tops. They are I think like 2.50 each but if you buy 6, they are $2.00 each. You get to try one of each. I paid $4.50 for ONE Holy Grail Donut. When I can get tasty malasadas why buy an overpriced donut. When you are on Oahu go get yourself a malasadas...or 6!

Arielle W.

Stopped here in the early afternoon after we went to breakfast, and there was no line. We ordered six traditional and one custard, and they came out piping hot in the cute pink box. They are cashless so be prepared for that. It's in the back area of a parking lot, and the other trucks are all conned off, so that helps. There is also nowhere to sit, so don't plan to stay here unless you're eating in your car.

Sonya L.

What a delightful treat after hiking Koko Crater! We'd heard about Leonard's Bakery from multiple people, along with the long lines, so finding this little Leonard's mobile wagon was a delightful surprise. We learned that malasadas are Portuguese fried donuts and I don't think I've ever had a donut I don't like. Leonard's mobile wagon malasadas were fresh and hot. We tried a variety, original sugar with haupia (coconut filling), original sugar without filling, and cinnamon sugar without filling. Each one was absolutely yummy! A perfect post-hike snack, and we'll definitely be back!

Carver B.

10/10 would recommend hot portuguese donuts with multiple fillings to choose from Fresh from the truck I want more now.

Zaid D.

You could never go wrong with Leonard's as a dessert or even breakfast item. I've been to several locations and mobile wagons and they've all lived up to the hype and quality. Huge fan of their custard and Dobash malasada. The malasada's are inexpensive and worth grabbing a half dozen or even a whole dozen. I could easily down 2-3 within minutes. I will add to others reviews about their hours, be warned that it is not 100% guaranteed. I got there this morning, but they were closed at 7:45. They had a sign stating that they wouldn't open until 8:30. Sad we couldn't get our Leonards fix early in the AM

Clarissa V.

This is the only kind of breakfast worth waking up for and immediately hitting the road to pick these up and demolish My favorites are plain, cinnamon, coconut, custard, or guava filling depending on the sweetness I'm going for. The coconut filling is not too sweet and just a hint of coconuts. LiHing flavor when I'm feeling sassy and have a cold bevvy to go with it.

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Rich S.

As much as I like to go to the store I went to growing up in Kapahulu, the mobile "food truck" style still does a great job. I know there is one in Waikele and one in Koko Marina shopping center. You have to eat these hot to really enjoy them. There are lots of options but the original is what made them famous so I'd definitely get those. The filled ones are good, but not as good, to me, as the original. Enjoy!

Custard
Magan C.

I love this truck ! It's so much faster than the regular Leonard's location and they make it fresh and hot as you order it. There was no line and I got my malasadas within 5 minutes. If you're in the area I would recommend coming here instead (unless you want a picture with the Leonard's sign).

Grant H.

In Waikeke and had to stop for breakfast. Malasadas can be breakfast, lunch, or dessert, so the choice was easy. Eat 'em fresh.

Patrycja L.

Yummm! If you haven't had a malasada from Leonard's Bakery, you are missing out on one of Hawaii's most iconic treats! The food truck brings the same delicious, melt-in-your-mouth malasadas that made the original bakery so famous, but with the added bonus of convenience. I grabbed a couple of malasadas while visiting the food truck, and they were perfection. Golden, crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside. The sugar coating was just the right amount of sweetness. They offer a variety of fillings--my favorite was the classic custard, but the chocolate and haupia (coconut) were amazing too. The service was friendly and fast, even with a bit of a line. It's clear that Leonard's Bakery cares about maintaining the quality and consistency of their malasadas, whether you're at the original location or the food truck. It's a food truck so nothing special or nice ambience but the malasadas are the highlight

The malasadas ..yummy but incorrect order

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Ask the Community - A Leonard's Bakery

Do they stay at 1 spot all the time? Since they are on a truck. My concern is that they will move to places

I think this particular food truck does not move. I always see every time I drive past. The other Leonard's truck is actually mobile. I used to see it in Kaneohe at certain days/times only.

Is the pearl ridge Malala day wagon open daily?

Yes they open daily

Is the malasadas still good , the mobile wagon in waikele areA?

All mobile wagons are good, waikele location get busy once it opens .

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I live in Aiea, for years we've been without a doughnut shop!!…read more Island Glaze showed up a couple of years ago and I am thrilled! I really enjoy their glazed doughnuts, they taste like Krispy Kreme to me! I have cruised through the other choices and liked several of them! They do a good job with their fruit flavors. Strawberry, guava, and passion fruit were yummy! Peanut butter and jelly was good too! The people there are always eager to please and very friendly, even when I can't decide what I want to try! The shop itself is bright, there are places to sit and areas for kids to play! More importantly the shop smells heavenly and the doughnuts are fresh!!

Walked in telling myself "just one donut"... yeah okay Next…read morething I know I'm holding a box of 6 like I showed real restraint. My inner fat kid was already side-eyeing me like "we both know that's not enough." That glazed donut though? Unreal. Soft, moist, and that glaze is straight disrespectful. Like melt-in-your-mouth, why-am-I-eating-this-so-fast kinda good. I took one bite and immediately started doing the math on how fast I could turn around and grab more without looking crazy. Halfway through the box I was already mad at myself. Who buys 6?? That's not a quantity, that's a warm-up. Should've got 12 and saved myself the emotional damage. Only reason it's not a 5/5 is because now I'm sitting here donutless, thinking about going back like a man with unfinished business. Next time I'm letting the fat kid make all the decisions

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Cute wall mural
Cute wall mural
Excited for tasty donuts, especially her fave guava flavor!
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Cute seating inside.

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4.3
(121 reviews)
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@fortunefoodfinds: "Red, white, n' U(be)! Fresh n' hot outta da oven Ube Cheese Pandesal, an Ube…read moreHalaya Brioche Ensaymada, an Ube Tutti Frutti Cinnamon Roll, n' an Ube Almond Croissant from VALERIO'S Tropical Bakeshop located inside SEAFOOD CITY in Waipahu. Couldn't wait to dig in as you can see the difference in the cream cheese when you eat it right away, compared to eating it later on Memorial Day!" SERVICE: very friendly, fast, n' fully staffed INTERIOR: lots of prepackaged baked goods on racks n' desserts in fridge, order at counter after your number is called (be sure to pull a number ticket) EXTERIOR: located inside Seafood City, as you enter go to the right WAIT TIME: 5 mins for number to be called, less than 10 mins to receive order (Ube cheese pandesal was still being baked in the oven) PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: the Ube cheese pandesal is my go-to, which are huge n' filling. A great breakfast or snack any time of the day. I also ended up getting more Ube pastries. The tutti frutti cinnamon roll for my kids bc I knew they would L.O.V.E. the rainbow fruity pebbles. The cream on top wasn't too sweet n' very light in texture, sorta like a whipped cream. The ensaymada was savory in flavor. The croissant was really good, had an almond paste inside n' on top. If you're looking for a wide variety of baked Filipino desserts n' pastries, this is the place to go!

This place needs to come with a caution warning. The ube pandesal was amazing but that ube bulilit…read moreis dangerous. Mayor of Chinatown, Paul C. got us some sweets from here and my goodness. I inhaled the ube pandesal but that ule Bulilit bread? MY KRYPTONITE! The ube jam had my skirt flipping. Ube pandesal is a popular Filipino purple yam bread roll, characterized by its soft, fluffy texture, vibrant purple color, and often filled with cheese and ube halaya (purple yam jam). It is made with flour, yeast, sugar, ube powder/extract, and milk, then coated in breadcrumbs and baked. I learned that ube Bulilit bread is a popular Filipino bite-sized, soft bread filled with sweet, purple yam (ube) jam, most commonly sold by Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop. These small, chewy, golden buns are known for their vibrant purple filling and are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. They offer a subtle, creamy sweetness and are a staple in Filipino bakeries, particularly in Hawaii. This place is not safe. Had I been the one to enter this establishment, I would leave lighter in the wallet and definitely heavier in weight!

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The ube is so vibrant.
The ube is so vibrant.
Ube Cheese Pandesal $2/each
Ube Cheese Pandesal $2/each
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4.3
(878 reviews)
0.0 mi
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When you see that Red & White striped food truck, you know you've found Leonard's Malasada Mobile…read morewagon. Parked in the parking lot of the Waikele shopping center. You can literally see it on either side of the H-1 freeway going West Or East. These freshly made, warm, fluffy & crisp delicious Malasadas are perfect for any time of the day. Recommended to be eaten right away for best tasting deliciousness of these Malasadas. Service: Stopped by on a Saturday morning, there was no line, just one other customer ahead of me. The ladies working were pleasant, quick and efficient with my order. I ordered 2 with sugar and 2 without sugar. Tips; - Cashless so be sure to have a debit card or credit card on hand. -When visiting Oahu definitely a must stop. Ambience: - No outdoor seating area, order & go. - Outdoor & ample parking. - Enjoy your Malasadas at your car.

It says something that the tourist will drive out to Waikele for a Malasadamobile…read more Of course malasadas from Leonard's was on our foodie list this trip. It was a Thursday afternoon, and we mingled with the intrepid tourists who drove to Central O'ahu. This malasadamobile is permanently parked in food truck row. You can see it from the freeway. You can see Laverne's, the malasasamobile, Mountain Shave Ice, Thong's Thai, Taste Tea, Dick's Lechon, and ... the blood bank mobile. The truck ladies had to be sweltering but they were still nice. And it's always a happy atmosphere when you're about to get a box full of deep-fried, sugar rolled doughnuts. I stuck with the classic sugar but we also got some cinnamon sugar and stuffed (dobash and haupia) to share.

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Custard Malasada for me! :)
Custard Malasada for me! :)
6 Original Masalas in hand, let's go!
6 Original Masalas in hand, let's go!
Guava, haupia, macadamia nut

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2.8
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7.1 mi
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Dunkin' Donuts is always a solid choice, but today they really hit the spot. Their assorted donuts…read moreand donut holes were the perfect grab‑and‑go treat for the work family -- easy to share, super convenient, and honestly just made everyone's morning brighter. The variety was on point: classics, colorful ones, filled ones, and those addicting little munchkins that disappear faster than you can blink. Fresh, soft, and sweet without being too heavy. Exactly what you want when you're trying to bring a little joy to the office.

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My $3 medium Cold Brew from the Rewards Program (and reusable cup sleeve from Rachie P.)
My $3 medium Cold Brew from the Rewards Program (and reusable cup sleeve from Rachie P.)
Donut display case
Donut display case
Fold up changing station in the restroom

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2.1 mi
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As a Massachusetts girl and proud Milspo, Dunkin' has always been a little piece of home for me --…read moreand this location has truly made Hawaii feel a little less far away. My kids and I look forward to our morning coffee and donuts, and the staff here are some of the kindest people I have ever met. They always go above and beyond with their customer service, not just for me, but for my kids too. They even know my kids by name, which means so much to us and makes every visit feel personal and welcoming. People need to remember they are on an island and shipments come by boat. Yes, sometimes things run out or there's a wait because they are busy -- but I would gladly wait an extra 5 minutes for the correct order and genuine kindness. The team here works hard and it shows. I've worked in the restaurant industry before, and I think before leaving negative comments people should try putting themselves in the employees' shoes for a moment. These workers deal with long lines, busy mornings, shortages, and still continue showing kindness and patience every day. A little understanding and grace can go a long way. Thank you for making our mornings brighter and for making our time here feel a little more like home. We appreciate you all so much!

Mahalo, Valerie and Frank for being so kind and taking care of us this morning. The drive-through…read morewas closed so I did have to step inside today which wasn't a bad thing because I got to meet new people in the community. I was able to try a little bit of everything. I'm serious. I took a bite of every doughnut and I'm not sorry about it. The fruit punch doughnut was very interesting. Not sure if I would order it again. My favorites will always be chocolate anything! Thank you again for the great service and for the hospitality. I will be back. Oh, and the coconut limeade was DELICIOUS! They also have amazing tumbler merch that is very substantial for only $16.99!!!

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Avocado toast!!
Avocado toast!!
It's the end unit
It's the end unit
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A Leonard's Bakery - desserts - Updated June 2026

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