We were staying at a hotel just around the corner and had been telling our friend about having some watered down coffee across the street on our first morning on Oahu. "Why are you guys going over there when you have an amazing bakery around the corner?" our friend Sheryl told us. And then she took us there and pointed it out. This place ended up being an amazing stop after a morning on the beach. We got the $8 Salted Caramel Croissant, $7.50 Chocolate Croissant, $8.50 Guava Matcha, and a $7.50 White Mocha. The drinks were rich and robust and the croissants were flaky. I thought the salted caramel croissant would end up being too sweet but it had the right amount of sweetness that even Joyce didn't complain about the sugar level. I heard you have to get coconut cake here. This is a note for myself to try it. read more

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Staying at the Halepuna Waikiki hotel, I tried this bakery twice for breakfast. I got the egg shokupan, chocolate croissant, salted caramel croissant, and coconut cake. The egg shokupan was actually one of the worst egg sandos I've ever tried. The shokupan was not fluffy at all and very dry. The chocolate croissant was average. The salted caramel croissant was good but a tad sweet. The thing that stood out was the coconut cake. I'm usually not a fan of coconut but the cake was light, fluffy and not too sweet. I would definitely come back to this bakery just for this dessert. The hot drip coffee was also very good at the bakery. There are tables both inside and outside the cafe. read more

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I arrived at least ten minutes before opening and there already was a line. There was a huge assortment of pastries during opening. I selected three and my favorite would be the haupia brioche buns. The bread was soft. The haupia wasn't overwhelmingly coconut-y and there were small coconut pieces on top. The Panana croissant (passion fruit, mango, and banana) was good too but after some time, the passion fruit was the only thing you could taste. The iced coffee was great as well! read more

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We started our morning on the 4th of July in Waikiki. Everyone raves about this bakery, but their hours suck. They're open from 6:30am-11:30am. We got there around 10 and most of their pastries were out. They mostly had different varieties of bread left. They also had cake slices and sandwiches. They only had two types of pastries left: European Butter Croissant $7 and Valrhona Chocolate Croissant $7.50. We got one of each along with an iced haupia matcha latte $9.50 and a hot white mocha $7.50. The croissants were airy and flaky. My haupia matcha latte was delicious. No complaints there. I just wished that they were open later and had more pastries throughout the day. They have a glass panel, so you can see the pastry chefs in the back baking. They validate if you park at the Halepuna Waikiki Hotel. Halekulani Bakery was voted Best of Honolulu 2026 winner. read more

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I heard the coconut cake here was amazing and it looked bomb. Got a slice for $14 and enjoyed it on the flight home. I'm not really a shredded coconut fan, so I don't really know why I wanted to try it...but the cake and the filling itself was good though. TIP: If you're a guest of the adjoining Halekulani Hotel, you get 10% off your purchase on Saturdays. I personally feel like hotel guests should get that discount every day, not just Saturday. Lines can get a bit long in the mornings, but it moves quick. We've tried the pastries before on a past visit, and recall they have a nice crunch when you bite into it, but otherwise, not super memorable. read more

Halekulani Bakery - coconut cake - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Q: Why did the coffee bean keep checking his watch? A: He was pressed for time. Halekulani Bakery is a light, bright, wood-lined bakery featuring treats including croissants, muffins, and coffee. My waifu, Sherly M., told us to come here. As someone who doesn't eat too many sweets, even I found myself falling in love with this place. After a few hours at the beach, we popped into the Halekulani Bakery for a pick-me-up and some treats. $8 Salted Caramel Croissant, $7.50 Chocolate Croissant, $8.50 Guava Matcha, and a $7.50 White Mocha were ordered. AMAZING after a morning on the beach. The drinks were smooth and the croissants were flaky and delicious. I thought the salted caramel croissant would end up being too rich or too sweet but it was perfect with the earthiness of the guava matcha I was drinking. I need to get their coconut cake slice the next time I'm there! read more

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Stopped in here for a quick coffee and was pleasantly surprised! This place has some tasty drinks and a ton of freshly made pastries - definitely worth checking out if you're looking for an easy breakfast spot. read more

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We arrived around 9:30 AM, and since they're open daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM, most of the pastries were already gone by the time we got there. Luckily, we managed to grab the last Pabana Croissant (passion fruit, mango, and banana) and a slice of coconut cake, there were only a few slices left! We're so glad we still had the chance to try their pastries and cake. The Pabana filling had a great balance of sweetness and flavor, not overly sweet. The passion fruit really stood out, with a slight hint of mango, though the banana flavor wasn't very noticeable. As for the coconut cake, it had a strong coconut aroma, a soft texture, and a rich, satisfying filling. The cream wasn't too sweet either, which made it even more enjoyable. Overall, we loved everything! If you're planning to try their pastries, definitely go early, items sell out quickly. Store hours are 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM daily. :) read more

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I think the pastries were baked very well. Many of the custard and fillings had a Hawaiian or island twist. Lots of passion fruit and lilikoi. Kouign amann: 4/5 delicious but couldn't have too much because it was pretty sweet. Extremely caramelized and has an extra toasted slight burnt taste if you like that! Passionfruit pastry: 5/5 crispy flakey and light on outside like a perfect flat croissant with creamy passionfruit custard. Mango cream cheese bread: 3/5 I would skip. Bread was like sour dough, tough to eat and not remarkable. Vanilla latte: 4/5 solid coffee, but maybe a little too roasted for my taste Long lines in the morning especially weekdays. Also very close to center of Waikiki and the Sheraton. There's also the spamusubi cafe nearby!! Plenty of seating outside and some inside too. Such a cute cafe/bakery. read more

Halekulani Bakery - Clockwise from left most pastry: passion fruit custard filling 5/5, black Carmel kouign amann 4/5, and mango cream cheese bread 3/5 - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of my former coworkers suggested that we stop by here to enjoy some morning pastries and catch up. It had been years since I visited Halekulani Bakery, so I was excited to check it out again. The gorgeous bread display immediately caught my eye upon entering, but it wasn't long before we were able to move through the line to the pastries. Holy perfect laminated dough, Batman! I cannot even fathom the technique it requires with the butter to get SO many layers of flaky, golden pastry. I opted to get the chocolate haupia brioche, garnished with chocolate flakes and a gold leaf. We were lucky enough to snag one of the tables as a family was leaving, so we got to enjoy our meals immediately. Yum! The brioche wasn't sugary and had a rich chocolate flavor. The textures inside were both creamy and crunchy, so it provided a nice contrast as I bit into different sections. I'm so glad I got to visit again after all this time. They have so many different options to try, so I want to come back before the trip is over, especially as the signature coconut cake and the beni-imo tarts both looked incredible! read more

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Wow, I knew that this bakery was famous and I now know why. The salted caramel croissant was incredible. We also picked out a few other pastries but this one won the contest! The espresso machine was broken so we will be back tomorrow to try their lattes. read more

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The Halekulani Bakery was good when they first opened. It is ahmazing now! Was privileged to visit again while friends staying at the Halekulani's sister property, the Helumoa. The bakery is actually in the Helumoa Hotel ACROSS the street from the Halekulani on Kalia Road... right next to Umi by Vikram Garg. Everything I've had here is spectacular. The fig and nut bread reminding me of my favorite in Korea. The pistachio raspberry croissant, had it two days in a row! Of course the signature salted caramel and chocolate croissant soooo good. The drip coffee or other fancier drink are perfect compliments (I really like their hot coffee on drip here tho expresso is available too). Looking for occasion to return for the elusive fig and prosciutto croissant and the delicious looking avocado toast. And if in the mood for their matcha guava latte. Tho, that drip coffee..! Parking is validated in the building for the first hour with purchase. read more

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Really good but a bit pricey. The breads are delicious and ambiance is very upscale and clean. I liked how we could walk there from our hotel nearby! read more

The li hing strawberry lemonade is a winner. The egg salad sandwich was made with good quality bread (crusts cut off) and simple flavorful egg salad. The chocolate and strawberry cake slices were kind of blah, but reasonably priced. And they're the kind of thing you could get at a lot of places. As long as you're here, you might as well splurge on the more expensive signature coconut cake. read more

Such a cute and small bakery. Seemed very Japanese and authentic. I love these types of self serve bakeries. They also had such unique and special flavors, I didn't know what to choose. - pabana croissant: 9.4/10. Sooo good !! It's amazing how I can taste all three flavors in this croissant (passion fruit, banana, mango). Each flavor was subtle but present and delicious. The croissant was super fresh and crispy. - curry pan: 8.8/10. Different from your typical curry pan. It was more of a curry spiced filling loaded with beef. read more

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Out of the three pastries I picked everything tasted pretty good. I don't typically like chocolate croissants but this one was light and buttery with a nice crisp on the outer layer. I also really liked the salted caramel croissant but found it really messy to eat. Great place to grab a coffee and read a book all in all. read more

Halekulani Bakery - Salted caramel croissants (left) chocolate croissant (right) cream cheese and mango (bottom) - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We loved the pastries so much from the last trip we put Halekulani on our good bucket list for this trip. Sadly, they no longer make the NY Croissants. We liked the Pistachio and the Chocolate ones. I purchased a couple of other items this trip and picked wrong. The pastries I chose were a bit on the dry side. I did order a Caramelia Salted Chocolate Chip that I polished off before I got back to the AirBnb, it was yummy. On this trip, I ordered a Chocolate Haupia Brioche which looked really tasty but even with the filling the bread was dry. I also ordered a Pobana Croissant which had a Passion Fruit, Mango and Banana filling which sounded yummy, it was a bit on the dry side too. They have a variety of other pastries so we will definitely visit again on our next trip and try some of the other pastries. Definitely put Halekulani Bakery on your list of bakeries to try. read more

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Halekulani Bakery is located across from the Halepuna Hotel (sister hotel to the Halekulani Hotel). Plan your visit: *Hours are 6:30 - 11:30 am daily *No restroom (go to front desk of Halepuna for restroom access to the amazing Toto experience. *Parking validation is provided for the first hour in the Halekulani / Halepuna Waikiki parking lot, which is located on Kalia Road. When you arrive: The scent of heaven is in this bakery. Outdoor patio with open sun umbrellas is a good sign that the bakery is open. You should quickly walk, especially if there's no line as one will develop. Important Step: make sure your hands are available because this is a self-serve bakery. Once inside, use hand sanitizer and then grab your tongs and a tray to your left. It's important to take a deep breath before you begin your experience. Slowly walk past the baked goodies and place items on your tray. If there's a line, it can be difficult to backtrack. There are two levels of options so have your eyes wide open. Once you have reached the end of options, there are flashing menus above the checkout with drinks, made to order items, and packaged snacks. I know, this is a lot of pressure. Hot items are made to order as well as drinks. The staff are friendly and wonderful so don't be shy to ask questions. Menu highlights: *Coconut cake (slice or preorder a whole) *Pabana (passion fruit, banana, mango) croissant *vegan muffin rotation *daily quiche *freshly baked breads Personal favorites: *passion fruit croissant *shirred eggs with sourdough bread (made-to-order) *poi rolls (mini size and cute) *matcha latte *mac nut cinnamon bun (light and fluffy) Whatever you decide to eat, you'll be thrilled by the brilliant flavors and excellent talents. Ingredients are locally sourced which speaks to the fresh quality. Hot Tip: while this bakery is known for their experienced team and impressive head chef, the current head chef will be leaving shortly. I know the new one will be great and I wish the team success during this transition. Bravo to the hard work and love that goes into each tray. I can taste the aloha. read more

Halekulani Bakery - Shirred Eggs ($8), baked egg with ricotta and spinach, served with freshly baked toast - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It took me three tries during the high season to actually get croissants from here. The line was always so long and I just wasn't getting here early enough before they sold out (around 930, I've been told.) When I finally got my hands on the croissants, just wow. I have to say that these are some of my favorite croissants in Hawaii. I have no idea what they've done to bake croissants that stay crisp even in the Hawaii humidity. Very impressive. Service is friendly and the prices are good with the croissants priced between $5-6.50. I don't think I'd order the plain again but the valrhona chocolate (that crisp crust shatters!), passion fruit banana, and salted caramel with its gorgeous Chinese cookie topping were all fantastic. Parking is validated but Halepuna self parking was full every single time I tried. Get a ride here or walk! read more

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Because you deserve a treat after a morning run down Kalakaua..but run fast they close at 11:30. Iced Americano-cold and refreshing, avocado toast- a crisp slice of sourdough with a good amt of avocado, cherry tomatoes and sprouts, easy to eat no fork needed. And those pastries (because u ran, remember?)- chocolate brioche filled with haupia and chocolate or pabana croissant so delicious- nothing tastes artificial. Small sitting area outside, but its in a busy loading zone, smoke break area. But you won't notice while you're busy enjoying your treats. read more

Halekulani Bakery - pabana croissant, choc haupia brioche - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Still our fave bakery. Lines have gotten longer- more bag merch but less shirt and mug choices to purchase. Kouignn was wonderful and coco cake will always be my go-to. read more

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For my 100th review for the 2025, 100 review challenge, I share with you the bakery across the street from the famous Halekulani hotel. The bakery offers a lot of croissants, but I also came for their signature coconut cake. The ham & cheese croissant was ok, but I really enjoyed the coconut cake. It was so moist, and the fresh coconut on the frosting enhanced the texture. I didn't mind paying such a high price. The staff is super nice, and they have goods for you to pick up via tongs. They also offer sandwiches & salads. There are a few tables outside, and a few inside as I recall. HB is a great place to stop by, even if you are not staying at the hotel. read more

Halekulani Bakery - Ham & cheese croissant ($5.50) and sig coconut cake ($14) winnahz - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The most amazing pastries and good coffee Early in the morning grab some and walk down to the beach and enjoy Aloha read more

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The beloved slice of coconut cake has shrunk considerably and is now $14 a slice. Hopefully, it's a decent size having it at the Halekulani House Without a Key. The bakery is small and nice and so is the staff. More of a take-out format. You are handed a tray and plastic tongs, a serve yourself for many of the non-refrigerated goods. Everything looks good. $$$ read more

Came on a Saturday morning and there was a bit of a line but it moves very fast! The pastries here are super delicious!!! Our favorite was the croissant with mango/passionfruit filling - the cream was the perfect amount of sweet and the croissant itself was so buttery and crispy. The mango cream cheese bread was also super yummy! We liked the pastries more than the drinks here. Got the guava matcha - they use jam rather than syrup so a lot more fresh and natural but it was a bit challenging to taste the guava when thoroughly mixed. read more

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This goes without saying, but if you want to get things at a bakery, go really early. Otherwise you'll get a crispless croissant. They close very early so there's no late batches. Very pricey, but you can't really find similar type and skill level of quality anywhere else. The flavor is very tame and non-sweet which is perfect, but some combinations don't work. Ex: Prosciutto w/Fig Jam and Gouda Cheese The Jam gives the meat too much moisture and makes it feel like you're eating raw meat. Then you get a huge chunk of cheese out of nowhere. Not a fan of it Maybe Kona Coffee Purveyors is better read more

A Waikīkī must go to spot for sure!!! The entire experience is wonderful. I wish they had this in So Cal. It would be a hit. From the amazing greeting when you walk in to the wooden trays and tongs for self service. I had a Kona coffee and chocolate dessert. Wow! I will definitely go back to get another before heading back to the main land. read more

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Such a unique delightful salted caramel croissant because it has the crunchy top! I didn't realize there is chocolate and caramel inside but they are very nice together. The amount of caramel varies in each piece. The interior is very nice and there is a good amount of outdoor seating available. Restroom available in hotel next door. Definitely lots of delicious looking pastries available for a treat. Can be a line in the morning and the hours are limited. read more

Good morning Hawaii!! Finally I could try Halekulani bakery! Nice ambiance in the Halepuna Hotel. Inside and outside seats are available. Pastries are super flaky and delicious! If you are staying in Waikiki, I would strongly recommend this bakery to grab and go for your breakfast! read more

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Arrived at around 8:30am and the line wasn't too bad when we arrived, but was pretty long after we made our purchase. Already ran out of the coconut brioche but there were quite a few other items to choose from. This time we picked up a couple of chocolate croissants, a tropical croissant, matcha cream bun, cornbread, raspberry pistachio croissant and a nori bread. We also ordered a couple of matcha lattes. The drop in a star was primarily for the matcha lattes. It wasn't mixed well so there were clumps of matcha on the bottom and it wasn't sweet - either it comes unsweetened or they forgot to add the sweetener. I went with the guava matcha latte and same issue - clumps of matcha on the bottom. The croissants were good. Liked the matcha cream bun, too - soft and the cream wasn't too sweet. For the nori bread, could smell the nori but the flavor didn't really come through. Thought the outside would be crunchy but it was soft. Interior soft, too - it was just ok - probably wouldn't get that again. read more

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I've never had a bad pastry from here. The savory bread pudding is delicious, and I also love their croissants and kouign-amann. Their guava matcha latte is amazing too! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and I love that the bakery is just minutes from the beach. We usually grab our pastries and walk down to the shore to enjoy them. This place has become one of our favorite special treats, and we can't wait to come back! read more

Found out so many bakeries around town open super early - not sure if it's because O'ahu is full of super early birds or bakers prefer to work when the temps are lower - but mahalo to all of folks working those jobs front and back of house so we can have wonderful breakfasts to go. Got 3 pastries to eat on flight (Hawaiian Airlines hands out one meat sandwich per flight so if you don't eat that you need to bring your own). Panama was more delicately flavored than expected but delish - would be good with good unsweetened tea. The salt-caramel was a surprise - i got it for A because he usually chooses that flavor for sweets but i usually find it too cloying and one note - but this one had a good balance and was really good. The Kouign-Amann was rich and sticky but managed to not be greasy nor soggy - it elevated even in-flight coffee. Def would go back and get more things. want to try their cakes, too. read more

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Great bakery option if you are staying at the Halekulani or Halepuna. They seem to keep baking throughout the morning so you'll get different stuff later in the day although if you want some of their more popular pastries, come in the morning because they will sell out of them by 11 or 12. We tried a ton of items over the course of multiple days, and my favorite was the Halekulani signature coconut cake. Seriously, don't get bamboozled by the beautiful pastries - the cake is the thing you have to get. Among the pastries, the guava danish was my partner's favorite. I've come to realize I don't love the taste of guava but the pastry itself was excellent. The salted caramel croissant (which had bites of chocolate in it) also had great pastry execution, but was ultimately too sweet for me. The big island macademia nut sticky bun I thought would by my partner's favorite (since he loves sticky buns), but he said he preferred the pastries. I also loved the banana muffin I got because it was still warm and super moist when I got it. The gluten free carrot muffin though was a big miss, super dry. The matcha latte I didn't love - I did appreciate it had lots of foam but something didn't click for me. read more

I was exploring the shops near our hotel one morning and noticed a line out the door for Halekulani Bakery. I had to investigate! Upon entry, you pick up a large piece of wood that has been carved into a tray, and some tongs. Pick your pastries and move to the counter to pay. They box up the pastries if you are taking them to go and order coffee or anything else. It's part of the Halekulani hotel so you can charge to your room as well. It's a great bakery with many pastries and everything we tried was delicious. The pastries are mostly around $7 each. They were crisp, flakey, and chewy, as they should be. The coffee was good and the line moves pretty quickly. We returned a second time and tried some different things. It was all good. read more

Halekulani Bakery - Pineapple pastry and a ham and cheese croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Check out this choco croissant - so pretty and the chocolate is very decadent - its not alot but enough because its of good quality! Def need to ask for it to be heated up in order to taste all that goodness - there is avocado toast as well if you want to stick to healthier options! read more

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If you can transport a Parisian bakery to Waikiki - this is what it feels like! Best customer service, barista is a total pro and needs to teach classes. Had breakfast there for five days in a row. Coconut cake is out of this world. 10/10 read more

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Busy corner spot. A little more expensive than other coffee option in area. They staff is super friendly and helpful. Quality comes at a price. Dont miss this special spot. read more

Halekulani Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So good we went back for double or nothing. Yum yum. 6 quiche and 6 caramel croissants. New family favorites read more

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Clean quick and nice service! A few selections and 40 dollars later I'm a child skipping home with sweet treats and caffeine. The store is well organized and clean, they have local seasonal pastries incorporated in their pastries and drinks. I was so curious about the guava matcha and it was so good. The crossiants were light and airy and if you like caramel definitely get the salted caramel - don't skip it's really good and gooey! read more

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The coconut cake is 10/10. Light, airy, not too sweet! Coconut flavor is just perfect. An amazing treat to take beach or poolside. The cashiers were very friendly. read more

Halekulani Bakery - Coconut cake - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii