Loved the atmosphere here. It had such a cozy European café feel and was a really nice place to…read morestop for coffee and something sweet. We had a croissant, the Hawaiian latte, and the tiramisu latte. Both drinks were delicious, but the croissant was the star. It came out warm, buttery, and so soft that it practically melted in your mouth. Such a cute spot with great drinks and pastries. I would definitely come back.

Vavin Dessert Bar is a real croissant haven in the heart of Waikiki on Kalakaua Ave. Their desserts…read moreand baked goods sell early, so I recommend you go before mid-day so you have more options to choose from. What stood out to me was the abundance of layers each croissant has; and the buttery, flakey texture really makes the breakfast experience one-of-a-kind. My favorite was the pistachio one; it had subtle flavors from the nut itself, with a Chantilly cream that melded well with everything else. Wished I found this place sooner! Highly recommend!

Drifted back to my hotel after an evening of anti-sobriety. I felt an urge to wander out into…read moreWaikiki on a side quest for something sweet and savory. It was about 10 and not much to choose from this late in the eve. Looked on Yelp and found a five-star spot that closed at midnight. A unicorn perhaps, or just paid social media BSers hyping up basura? And it was within walking distance. Let's go find out. MOSA is like in a backstreet off of the main Kalakaua drag. It's like a little hut with some outdoor seating out front. Simple menu that offers eight different flavors that you order in a cup or a crepe. Wanted something not too messy and just portable enough to eat from while walking back, so I got the cup. Got two scoops of ube and Kona coffe sprinkled with crushed mac nuts. DELICIOUS. Loved the texture...very creamy, almost chewy. Lovely textures. Flavors were on point, too. It's on the pricier side for ice cream, though, but I think it's worth it for what you're getting. Great stuff!

(4.5 STARS) Such a cute local ice cream stand! They're known for adding roasted peanut sprinkles to…read moretheir ice cream, and the crepe-style dessert seems to be their signature. I'll definitely have to come back to try that next time. // Single Scoop Cup (Kona Coffee) The single scoop comes in the cutest little flower pot with a tiny shovel spoon, which made it even more fun. The Kona coffee ice cream was incredibly smooth, rich, and creamy with a slightly stretchy texture that I really enjoyed. The roasted peanut sprinkles added a delicious crunch and subtle nutty flavor that complemented the ice cream perfectly. The service was also very friendly and quick! Overall, I really enjoyed it and would happily come back. While it didn't quite reach "must-have" status for me, it was still a delicious treat that's worth trying.

My sister, my daughter, and I stopped by Kokoro Cafe at the Royal Hawaiian Center twice this past…read moresummer for their Shaka Boom soft serve ice cream. We couldn't resist the fun shaka-shaped waffle cone filled with creamy soft serve, plus your choice of filling and toppings. The ice cream was delicious, but the Shaka Boom presentation made it such a fun and unique treat! Definitely a sweet spot we'd happily visit again.

This is located in the Royal Hawaiian Center on the upper level and it's sooo good here! The owner…read morehimself is so sweet and super down to earth. You can tell he's so proud of everything he sells (rightly so!). The Dole Whip Float is my ultimate davorite here. The passion-guava orange juice in it is so refreshing out in the heat. On a random side note, when we told the owner we struggled with snorkeling, he gave us great tips on what to do and where to go. So don't be afraid to ask the owner for local recommendations.

Got the rainbow one and it was delicious. Great coconut flavor and ice cream in the center.read more

Island Vintage Shaved Ice - 5 Stars We tried Island Vintage…read moreShaved Ice on our first night in town simply because it was the shortest walk from our hotel, but it ended up winning us over so completely that we came back for two more days in a row! My husband, our son, and I all loved everything we tried. The flavors are fantastic, but the real star for me was being able to get frozen yogurt layered at the bottom--it takes a classic shaved ice to a whole new level. Even when there's a line wrapped around, don't let it intimidate you; it moves remarkably fast and the staff keeps things running smoothly. Easily our favorite treat of the trip, and a absolute must-visit!

I mean, when it's hot outside in Hawaii, there is not many options better than getting some shaved…read moreice! My wife did some searching here on Yelp for a place and saw that this place had some great reviews so we came to check it out. Ducked off in what I would describe as a parking garage, they have a walk up window that you can come to an order. Watch out for the moving cars! They had tons of options and many combinations for you to choose from. I was feeling pretty basic on this day, so I just got a shaved ice with half cherry and half grape. So good! They put a ton of flavor in the ice. There wasn't a bite that didn't taste just like plain ice. I got the keiki size, and as you can see from the picture I have it's a pretty big portion. Honestly, big enough for two people to share. I would highly recommend this place!

The ice isn't as smooth as other places like Ululani's but I really enjoyed their shaved ice. Heavy…read moreon the condensed milk which I didn't know I liked. Service was good and it's right next to a beach so that was a plus

My original Lady M review is in Waikiki Tea because they are located inside. When you walk by on…read moreBeach Walk, you'll see a board saying Lady M with photos of their famous crepe cakes. The awning above will say Waikiki Tea. It's immediately after an open parking lot if you're walking or driving down the one way street. I'm not sure if you can park in there or not but I found loading zone parking so I parked there and walked over. When you enter, you'll see some indoor seating, the coffee prep area and a display case of some of their cakes. It's a cozy spot but clean and white. My most recent visit was to pick up a birthday cake for a friend. He's been talking about it so I figured it would be something nice to surprise him with. Hopefully he enjoys the surprise and is able to share the cake with all his loved ones. Due to the holidays, Lady M is busy and sells out so preordering is best. I was just extremely lucky they had a Signature cake available the day I called. The person on the phone took down my info and asked what time I was going to pick up the cake then put it on the side for me. Unfortunately, they don't hand write Happy Birthday on the cake but they did provide me a complimentary Happy Birthday cake topper which was nice. Overall great cake option for any occasion.

Lady M on Beach Walk in Waikiki! What a gem!!! It's a small cake boutique next to towering hotels…read moreso it can be said missed. It doesn't look much from the outside. They have 3 free parking stalls. You can also find street parking either on Beach Walk or Saratoga Road. I walked in and was greeted with a friendly smile. His name is Kevin. You will also see a wide selection of Royce Chocolates display on the right side of the wall and in front of you the glass display of the world's famous Mille Crêpes. Kevin helped us decide on our black box Royce Chocolates. It's a little pricey but the black quality of the chocolate is divinely melt in your mouth full of rich, creamy goodness and delicious chocolate!!! Royce' is famous for the Nama chocolates all the way from Japan. But guess what?! You don't need to fly to Japan to get your hands on them! Just drive yourself to Beach Walk in Waikiki and I guarantee you'll thank me for it!! Yup, you will! ;) We also picked up a few flavors of the Lady M Mille Crêpes. We got Amedei Chocolate, Pistachio, Chestnut and Tiramisu. Each layers of the cake is made with perfection!!! I paired mine with an ice caramel macchiato. It would probably taste better with a hot caramel macchiato but it was a little sunny so I opted for the ice drink. The coffee is also sooo good!!! It almost remind me of the coffee I had in France! I thought I'd never find a better caramel macchiato here in Honolulu than Starbucks! I was completely wrong! Kevin, thank you so much for making my first visit so memorable! You were kind with a friendly smile and lots of aloha!!! Come visit Lady M! Whether you come in for their world's famous Mille Crêpes, Royce' chocolates or meet Kevin, I know you'll love this place! Thank you for reading my review. Have a great week!!!

We had a strawberry shortcake here! It was a really nice dessert to round out the night. Each cake…read moreslice had cute decorations, and thick strawberry slices in between the cake layers. Pretty standard strawberry shortcake but still, very pleasant.

Kulu Kulu is a small bakery located on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. I noticed it…read morewhen I was eating malasadas one morning and saw a small girl carrying around the cutest slice of rainbow cake. I was too full at the moment to order more food, but I returned on my last evening in Oahu to order a slice of rainbow cake for myself. It was somewhat early in the evening -- probably around 6PM or so -- so the Royal Hawaiian Center food court was getting a little busy but there were still empty tables around. The bakery itself had a few people in line so I perused the display case for other desserts. They had quite a few interesting ones: lilikoi basque cheesecake, Diamond Head puff custard, ube cake. Unfortunately, my appetite is much smaller than it once was, but the cakes looked delicious and the people in front of me all ordered their cakes ahead of time, so they are quite in demand! The cashier took my order quickly and I was able to get a slice of rainbow cake, which had fluffy cream and moist layers of colorful cake. The flavor reminded me of fruity pebbles, but without being overly sweet the way children's cereal used to be. I really liked eating it because it didn't make me feel guilty eating a dessert. I hope I can return to Kulu Kulu sometime and try their other desserts a well!

This review is limited to a new item…read more BEIGNETS! Freshly made for you while you wait. Fluffy, hot, and generously dusted in powdered sugar. The dough was very light and puffy! Delicate and delicious! We devoured the beignets. I just wish we had fresh strawberries to go with it! (A picture advertising the beignets with strawberries are at this location, however, we did not see this on the menu!) Service is fast and easy here. The wait time was under 5 minutes. $7.95 plus tax. I think we had at least 10 beignets. There is a Kamaaina discount available. Show your State of Hawai'i ID. Penny's Waikiki Malasadas is located in the Royal Hawaiian Center's food court on the second floor. I will say that I looked at the Malasadas and it's enormous. You must buy 3 or more. No individual Malasadas are sold here. The counters were clean and inviting. The ambiance is that of an outdoor food court. Website: https://pennyswaikiki.com

Penny's Waikiki Malasadas is located on the 2nd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center's food court,…read moreand it is absolutely necessary that you check it out at least once while visiting Honolulu. Prior to vacationing in Honolulu with my brother, I'd never heard of a Malasada, but in simplest terms, it is essentially Hawaii's version of a donut. I opted for the 3-piece custard filled malasadas; Nutella, specialty, and vanilla, and each of them were very god. The key difference between the malasadas that I had and the donuts that I'm used to getting in LA is that none of the malasadas were too sweet or barely sweet at all - each of them were perfectly prepared. I also appreciated how they didn't make a huge mess whenever I bit into it, the filling would explode, but it wouldn't burst all over the place either. My only reasoning for a 4/5 star review is the customer service. While it wasn't terrible, and I do understand that it is located inside of a food court, I still think it is important not to rush any customers while they're placing an order. The young lady at the counter wasn't terribly rude, but considering that I was the only person ordering at the time I was there, I didn't think it was necessary for her to try to take my order while doing two other things. That kind of thing can make a customer feel like they're being rushed to order so that the employee can hurry up and get to work on something else. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking out Penny's as they're malasadas are light and doughy, freshly prepared on the spot, and aren't overly sweet or messy.

@fortunefoodfinds: "TREAT yo'self! Limited edition Matcha Swirl n' The 3 of Harts from KITH TREATS…read morein Waikiki. Swirls of creamy ice cream on a summa day, just hits different especially if you're on vacay!" SERVICE: fast INTERIOR: n/a, walk up counter EXTERIOR: located on the ground level at the Royal Hawaiian Center, some bar style seating WAIT TIME: came when there was no line, rcvd ice cream within a few mins after placing order PARKING: hourly garage OVERALL COMMENTS: it's always a nice treat when we get ice cream here. Came for the limited time Matcha series. 2 out of the 3 options were sold out so it made choosing which one easy. Ice cream is always smooth n' creamy. Matcha swirl had a good matcha flavor n' you get a crunch from the white chocolate pearls. My kids enjoyed The 3 of Harts. They offer Hawai'i exclusive mix-ins. Definitely worth getting if in the area!

I ordered The Witness by Timmy 13th Witness (milkshake). I've tried KITH Treats' ice cream swirl…read moreand milkshake in NYC before and really enjoyed the milkshake, so I wanted to give this location a try. Very short wait after ordering. No line on a Friday evening. The Witness milkshake was delicious and had some of my favorite cereals/toppings like Cap'n Crunch, Oreos, and Twix. Next time I think I'd go with no whipped cream though because it ended up taking up a good chunk of the cup towards the middle.

CASH ONLY. It was…read morean exceptionally awkward experience trying to Zelle the cashier. But 100% WORTH IT. Literally the best ice cream I've ever had. Lilikoi was the flavor I chose, and I definitely tasted the "whole food" ingredients. $11 a cup. Can you be sad (for your waistline) and excited at the same time? Bc I am.

Henry's is a hidden gem. I love that they use real fruit in their sorbets and ice creams--the…read morefreshness really comes through. Yes, the prices are on the higher side ($10 for sorbet and $11 for ice cream), but honestly, you'll pay about the same for a shaved ice at Island Vintage, and the quality here impressed me so much more. I ended up visiting three times on my trip and wished I had more days to try additional flavors. My favorite was the Lychee sorbet--absolutely incredible. I tried the POG on my second visit, which was good, but didn't hit the spot the same way, so I went back for Lychee again on my last day and was very happy. Henry's is definitely a must‑stop for my next trip.