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    Honu Bakery

    4.0 (352 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
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    Dubai chocolate latte
    Raenae G.

    Cute little bakery. They have a few chairs (bar style) inside where you can enjoy your desserts and drinks. I got the Dubai Chocolate latte and my friend got the Americano. We had mango panacotta and strawberry matcha. Everything was delicious! Service was great. Everyone was friendly and patient while we decided what we wanted. It was also quick. They have pastries, breads, cupcakes and cakes here too. Check them out!

    Mango cheesecake
    Berneta A.

    Honu Bakery is the go to for those last minute "oh no, I need a cake or dessert!" moments when every other bakery is already closed. Thankfully, they've got our backs until 7 PM. Their cakes are not just delicious but also fun sometimes shaped like animals or characters, making it almost too cute to eat (almost). Pretty sure the bakers here are Korean, and one thing I've noticed about their cakes aside from being ridiculously good is that they have a unique twist. If you're expecting a full-on cheesecake or Okinawan sweet potato cake, think again. Instead of being one dense block, they layer soft, airy chiffon cake with cream cheese or Okinawan sweet potato filling, making them lighter and way too easy to eat without feeling stuffed. But sometimes you do want that full non chiffon layered dessert so that is the only downside to this place. Favorites? Definitely the mango, blueberry, and strawberry cheesecakes, plus the Okinawan sweet potato cake they are all a must try. And let's not forget the adorable animal cupcakes. Too cute to eat... but obviously, I still do. The staff here? Just as sweet as the cakes. Super friendly, lighthearted, and their personalities match the good vibes of this place. Love it here!

    My favorite
    Mikey H.

    I saw a post about Turtle bread and I had to go and find it! But I had never been to this location and I was hoping they had my favorite, biscotti toast! The shopping center is weird! I wasn't sure where I could drive. There was a security guard checking with people to see if they were shopping. It was weird. But I found the shop. Friendly greeting when I walked in. Got my biscotti toast and a Turtle bread. They have a lot of baked goods! Some really cute cupcakes, and some cool looking cakes too! It would be really hard to decide what to get. But I just inhaled that toast and then started on that Turtle. Both so good! Mahalo Honu!

    Jacob M.

    Get their special Turtle Bread... if it runs out then go early the next day. This particular day we were just grabbing pastries for the kids on the way to the Bishop Museum.

    Grey M.

    Honu Bakery...ah, the place wears a Japanese mask, but lift the veil and you'll find it's only an imitation of Kyoto's elegance. Not truly Japanese, merely Japanese-inspired, a ghost of something greater. And yet, credit where it's due this little shop still outshines the bloated, sugar-drunk mediocrity of your standard American bakery. The espresso? Smooth, precise, a bitter kiss worth lingering on. The sponge cake? Light, decent, even charming but never sublime. Good, yes. Never great. The Okinawan manju sits packaged like a promise, but one knows instinctively it won't carry the quiet poetry of a Ginza patisserie. It's play-acting refinement in a land that often prefers excess. So what is Honu? A clever chameleon. Not the opera house of Japanese baking, but a respectable theater. A place where the performance is good enough to make you smile, even if it never quite touches your soul.

    Turtle bread!
    Jackie K.

    Swung by Honu Bakery in the Kam Shopping Center. Adorable decorated cupcakes adorned the window looking into the bakery. Picked up the famous Honu (turtle) bread to share with family. 4/5 stars. Also picked up a slice of the strawberry shortcake and a meringue pie. The strawberry shortcake was unremarkable. Strawberries did not taste fresh. Whipped frosting and filling were plain tasting. Unfortunately, this is not a rebuy item. 2/5 stars. The meringue pie is light and more like a flaky crust type pastry. 3/5 stars. I decided not to purchase the decorated cupcakes because of the amount of frosting. I forgot to take pictures of the cupcakes. The cupcakes are beautiful for birthday celebrations and special occasions! Service here is fast and friendly here.

    Ube Crème Puff
    Xin L.

    Honu Bakery has two locations. I typically go to the one they had in south king street but since I was near I decided to come here with my partner. The service process is pretty straight forward (similar to other bakeries). You go in, grab a tray and pick up the items you'd like, you'd then eventually end up at the counter where you'd checkout. They're known for their turtle bread, which is like a whipped cream mixed with chestnuts and raisins in between sweet roll buns that has almonds on top. We got the small/personal size. We also got the ube crème puff and the egg tart. Everything was good. I never cared too much for their signature item(turtle bread) but it's still good regardless. Their egg tart was super unique, unlike any other egg tarts i've had before. Their filling was a lot more sweet and custardy than eggy. The crust was also not flaky but more like a sweet pie crust. The ube crème puff was very good, FILLED with ube crème and definitely hit the spot. Most of their pastry options weren't as unique but they had all the basics.

    Entrance
    Aaliyah M.

    I've been here a handful of times, but this last time I went I was really disappointed. I decided to take my cousins and my nephews to go get Boba and they all requested for this place over infinitea. Supposedly, they come here after school and get snacks and Boba however upon ordering the girl who was taking our order, asked another coworker If there was still Boba pearls available when they confirm that there was that same girl that checked offered to make the drinks. As she was making the drinks, the girl who rung us up, noticed that she did not start off by making them correct and they went back-and-forth for a bit in front of us. I believe for professional reasons there is a time and a place and it was a bit awkward because at that moment I was unsure if our drinks were gonna come out right. The girl who was making the drinks seemed like she was out of uniform she had very exposing midriff shirt and not proper shoes when working in the food industry, I am all for expressing yourself through clothes, but just seemed like it was not appropriate for this company. My cousins had expressed that they would like to work here, but I highly suggested that they shouldn't based on how the coworkers interact with each other. When we received our drinks, everyone had seemed happy with what they got, the only downfall with the drinks was the pearls, some were chewy and some were too hard to chew into. I'm all for my family coming back here, but I wouldn't come back myself.

    8.5" Fresh Cream Cake

    I preordered Tuesday for Friday pick up. I parked, walked in, waited for the one person ahead of me, and maybe two minutes later walked out with my cake and got in my car--all took less than 5min. I was pleasantly surprised bc then I had a drive into Ewa. The cake was perfectly light, not too sweet, and elegant for our celebration of a 60th birthday. It totally beats the usual go-to cakes from Safeway if you want something different and dele. Based on this experience, I would highly recommend this bakery for your cake needs and probably will do business another time.

    Assorted baked goods
    Janey T.

    I was shopping in Kam Shopping Center when I passed the big windows of this bakery. I stopped to admire all of the beautiful cupcakes through the window. I decided I'd go in and check out the baked goods to see if anything caught my eye. There were many different pastries but I ended up choosing the turtle bread for my grandma, pumpkin manju, and marbled bread. Everything was a little on the pricey side but the bakery looked so nice and fancy. My grandma enjoyed the turtle bread and pumpkin manju. She said it wasn't too sweet which you know, is the perfect compliment from an old asian woman! I had the marbled bread and it was delicious! It wasn't too sweet which is probably why I finished it that same day! If I'm in the area, I'll be back to try their other baked goods!

    A slice of heaven:  Purple sweet potato mango, and strawberry shortcake treats.
    Rosanna T.

    This bake shop is such a treat for me and my friends. We love the quality and beauty of all their desserts. This is where we grab our birthday cakes or "just because" the ladies are having a get-together. My friend's favorite is the purple sweet potato cake. Mango cake is also a contender. The service is fast. The place is clean and just makes you want to buy everything out there on their display.

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    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe

    4.5(367 reviews)
    3.1 miKaka'ako

    Loved the baked stuff and drinks. It is outdoor and take out mostly so not…read moreGreat when it rains. Plenty of outdoor seating I order a ton of random Stuff between sweet and savory The hot dog in bun was exceptional

    You can't help but notice the line…read more Staying directly across the street from the bakery gave me a front-row seat to its daily ritual. Every morning, without fail, people gathered outside waiting patiently for pastries. No flashy signs. No gimmicks. Just quiet consistency. That alone intrigued me. By the second day, my mind was made up. I'm an early riser, so the plan was simple: go on my usual morning run and arrive before the rush. Japanese culture and craftsmanship have long fascinated me. Through close friends with family roots tracing back to Japan, I've developed a deep appreciation for the culture -- the discipline, the rituals, the precision, and the respect for process. There's a beauty in the intentional pace at which things are done. Nothing rushed. Nothing careless. This bakery embodied that philosophy perfectly. The space itself was small, modest, and aromatic. No overdesigned interiors. No influencer bait. Just the comforting smell of fresh bread and butter hanging in the air. Some bakeries hide behind elaborate architecture and presentation, but this place understood something more important: when the product is exceptional, the product becomes the attraction. The pastries ranged from playful and charming to elegant and refined. The Salt & Butter bread was an instant staple -- savory, warm, and impossibly light. The dough practically dissolved like air. Thankfully, nothing felt overly heavy, because I completely lost control of my ordering strategy. The Kobo Kuma -- a soft bear-shaped bun filled with homemade vanilla bean custard -- was perfection. Equal parts cute and comforting. The Cinnamon Roll was solid, but the Haupia pastry completely stole the show. For those unfamiliar, Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian coconut pudding found throughout Polynesia. The flavor here was subtle yet lingering, delicate without disappearing. The kind of flavor that quietly stays with you long after the last bite. Then came the Blueberry Danish -- beautiful, buttery, and perfectly sweet. I didn't even make it to the savory options this time, which honestly just gives me another reason to return. And I absolutely will -- whether back here in Hawaii or perhaps at one of their mainland locations in Los Angeles. Some places become popular because of hype. Others because of quality. This bakery earned its line.

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    Leonard's Bakery - A dozen goodies

    Leonard's Bakery

    4.5(10.3k reviews)
    5.0 miKaimuki
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    I can see why this spot is so beloved. They know what they are good at and keep the menu limited…read more Over my vacation, I tried 6 flavors they offered. I tried Dobash and the original at a mobile by Windward mall. The food took a while to get but totally worth the wait. The malasadas were nice and warm. I also visited the bakery and tried the guava, macadamia nut, cinnamon, the special of the month (blueberry) and I wanted to try the custard but they accidentally gave me one with no filling . Even though they mixed up the custard one, the other flavors were great. The service was faster at the main bakery. I learned that they also serve coffee so next time I'll head there and try the coffee too. Totally recommend going and trying all the flavors if you can. Heads up that there is no seating so prepare to pick up and go. Also, the parking lot is pretty small so I recommend parking in the Safeway parking lot across the street. It's a mini shopping center so should be okay to park at for a quick stop.

    Coming as we're intrigued looking at how many people we randomly bumped into, carrying their iconic…read morepink boxes. The line in front of the store was always super long but surprisingly moving super swift. The store didn't have sit-down space but a lot of people enjoyed their orders right in front of the store as it's indeed highly recommended to enjoy while warm. Their iconic items were surely the Malasadas, basically fried sugar-coated doughnut, which came in the option of unfilled (default) and filled. We got the ones filled with Chocolate and Macadamia Nut custard. They're lusciously fluffy with just right sweetness for the filling. Worth trying for the experience.

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    Leonard's Bakery - Original Malasada

    Original Malasada

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    3/29/26 get the guava & mac nut filled ones

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    Liliha Bakery - Lilikoi Portuguese Malasada.

    Liliha Bakery

    4.3(4.1k reviews)
    1.1 miKalihi
    $$

    Everything prepared with Love here You can tell that the bakers and cooks enjoy and take pride in…read moretheir work, deliciousness tastes like it Service is genuinely kind; consistently smiling whether from behind the dining counter or wonderful pastries and chantilly cakes or poi donuts Ohh how they are experts at making poi donuts : Liliha Bakery has the most moist tender flavorful POI DONUTS try the poi donut - do-nut eat just one! I dare you to try eat just one! Must have 2? (I confess, I've eaten 3!! Such a warm Ohana feeling when you dine in and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere whether Larger location Pearlcity or their original mostly take out location favorite counter/kitchen service It's like good therapy coming here!

    There's something quietly electric about stepping into Liliha Bakery on Kuakini, It's not just a…read moremeal, it's a front-row seat to a Honolulu classic in motion. Their famous pancakes, fluffy, golden, and just the right kind of indulgent, paired with a hearty omelet that hits that comfort-food sweet spot. The coffee keeps things grounded, rich and reliable. And the service? Warm, attentive, and genuinely local. But the real magic lives in the back. Watching the bakers at work feels like peeking behind the curtain of a show, trays sliding, hands moving with purpose, decades of tradition humming along in real time. It's equal parts diner, bakery, and local legend. You come for the pancakes, but you stay for the rhythm of it all.

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    My mom is paying for our treats!

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    Potato Mac salad (Dec 2025)

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    Kamehameha Bakery - Poi Glazed Malasada - so fresh and yummy!

    Kamehameha Bakery

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    1.1 miKalihi
    $

    MENU UPDATE- 2026 Customer service is amazing. Very…read morewelcoming and informative with the menu & best items.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "If you DO-NUT know, you can find banana fritters here! You read that right, I…read morecame across n' scored the last banana fritter that KAMEHAMEHA BAKERY in Kalihi had for the day n' also picked up our usual go-to poi malasada, strawberry malasada, orange malasada, n' da kiddies chose a glazed donut, donut twist, n' chocolate covered long John. When you get the last one, it's like the feeling that you won!" SERVICE: fully staffed INTERIOR: when you enter the line forms to the left n' moves across to the right, narrow space, no dine-in just pick up n' go, canned soft drinks n' bottled water are available for purchase that are located in the fridges to the far left. EXTERIOR: next door to Ubae in Kalihi WAIT TIME: right under 10 mins from entering to leaving PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: it's been years since my last visit n' I usually come for the poi malasadas so when I saw that they had one banana fritter, I had to have it! I've only had a banana fritter in Cali so this was a nice surprise. Bc it was banana mixed with apple, it had a hint of banana flavor. Crunchy n' glazed exterior with a very soft n' cinnamon interior. The malasadas are always tasty. Out of the poi, strawberry, n' orange, the orange has the most flavor come through. Ofc my kids highly enjoyed their donuts. Prices are really good on all the items we got ranging between $1.55 - $2.12; we spent right under $12 for everything. Will be back again!

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    Poi Haupia - inside

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    Custard Danish.

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    Kona Coffee Purveyors - Pineapple & coconut almond croissant with oat latte

    Kona Coffee Purveyors

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    4.8 miWaikiki
    $$

    I had planned to go to Kona Coffee Purveyors for coffee and a sweet treat in the morning before a…read morefull day of activities. I was staying in Waikiki and Kona Coffee Purveyors was just a short walk away in the International Marketplace shopping center. As I came up to the shopping center shortly after 7am, I noticed a long line, and thought to myself, this couldn't possibly be for Kona Coffee Purveyors, right?? But unfortunately for me, it was. I didn't see how long the line extended, but I knew I didn't have time to wait, so I ended up getting coffee elsewhere. A few hours later, around 11:30am, I was back in the Waikiki area and happened to be walking past Kona Coffee Purveyors. I saw there were maybe a handful of people in line, so I decided to drop in. I ended up getting a latte, black sesame kouign amann, and pandan coconut tapioca pudding. My favorite was the pandan coconut tapioca pudding which was delightfully light and not too sweet dessert. Black sesame kouign amann: A twist on the classic kouign amann. A beautiful blend of crunchy and soft. The black sesame filling adds a nice flavor. Pandan coconut tapioca pudding: Pandan pudding, coconut tapioca, topped with coconut macaroon. This seems to be a seasonal/limited item. Their desserts are from b patisserie, and they all looked soo enticing and pretty! It was a nice place to sit and leisurely enjoy coffee and pastries. I would say this place is not worth it right when they open, only because the line is soo long and it's very hectic with people fighting for seating and getting their orders in. I would recommend going later in the morning or in the afternoon to avoid the morning craze.

    Very long longs. Be prepared to wait in the morning hours. Pastries were good but as black coffee…read moredrinkers, the coffee was just lacking for us. I don't know if I'd wait in that long line again just for those pastries. Nitro: 2/5. It was super bitter and not a good nitro at all. Drip coffee: 4/5. Nothing special but not bad. Banana chocolate croissant: 5/5. Very good. Lilikoi pastry: 3/5. Tasted good. But was not wowed. Pistachio pastry: 5/5. Loved the pistachio cream and the pastry was tasty.

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    Kona Coffee Purveyors - The famous pastry

    The famous pastry

    Kona Coffee Purveyors - Banana chocolate croissant - sooo good!

    Banana chocolate croissant - sooo good!

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    The Local General Store - Black sesame mochi danish

    The Local General Store

    4.7(164 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    My friend has me loving these pastries from local general store. I have been horrible with taking…read morepics but got to eat more of their delicious baked goods. Since it was their anniversary on Sunday, also got their celebratory funfetti cupcake which also like their baked goods did not disappoint. The croissant base of many of their pastries is flaky. When fresh it crunches with every bite that you take. This time around we had the cinnamon roll, mango danish which had a chocolate mochi filling, and their char siu bun. It's such a neat take to have char siu in a croissant. We are used to having it in the doughy bao bread but in a croissant, savory with a crunchy outside tastes so much better. I love sweet but this one wasn't overly sweet, who would have thought that mango and chocolate pair so well together. It's the summer months, fresh mango on pastries. It was the perfect ripeness. For the cinnamon roll, you honestly cannot forget get their cinnamon roll...It's flaky and again the frosting is not overly sweet. Can't wait to get another box of their pastries again soon.

    I met up with my friend at the Local Heneral for a quick snack. I was pleasantly surprised by the…read moreselection of food and pastries. It's a cute little shop with benches facing the windows to people watch. It was hard to pick one item, but I ended up trying the Char Siu Croissant. I loved the flavors combining the sweet glaze and the savory meat. It's now one of my go-to weekend treats!

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    The Local General Store - Black sesame mochi danish cross section

    Black sesame mochi danish cross section

    The Local General Store - 3 delicious pastries!

    3 delicious pastries!

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    Front entrance

    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - Pumpkin Crunch

    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

    4.4(892 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    I love Pipeline Bakeshops Malasadas! I have been to several Malasada places in Hawaii but | love…read morethere's the best for the following reasons: 1. the size of the malasadas: some restaurants tend to make their Malasadas smaller and when places do this it ruins the overall texture and quality of it. The bigger the malasadas size the more airy and fluffy and more bread layers that will be inside. 2. their malasadas always taste fresh and the same quality each time. 3. their malasadas don't feel oily or heavy at all Overall I would highly recommend this place for their Malasadas! I'm so happy to have found them. I can back multiple times on my trip. They also have other desserts too that I have yet to try. They have ice cream, cakes, and other desserts Also tip: if you are ordering a malasada also order a coffee or a matcha drink to go with it. The cinnamon sugar from the malasada just matches so perfectly with a drink this restaurant is also a nice place for walking! There's lot of stores and restaurants to walk around! I'm trying to remember but I think there was a book off that was not too far from here! If you either drive or maybe walk. Service: staff was super helpful and friendly while I was there. I was having an issue with my online order because my phone was being glitchy and they were so nice in helping :) Also wanted to note their branding is so cute!! They even sell merch items too

    Everyone knows to go to Leonard's for freshly made malasadas, and the constant crowds there attest…read moreto their quality and variety (review: https://yelp.to/jaduiZfQRq). However, there are many alternative malasada purveyors throughout Honolulu, so I depended on local vloggers to find the best ones. This one popped up often on YouTube, and as luck would have it, we were dining at The Pig & The Lady on the next block. How calorifically convenient. We took the opportunity to stop by for a pre-dinner snack since they closed at 6PM. It's a cute shop with multiple sweets including quite a selection of housemade ice cream and delectable mouthfuls called Cake Bombs (Photo 10). We decided we would be good and ordered one unfilled Malasada each. Dusted with various sugar flavors, they were just $2.65 a piece. I went for the Coffee, while Jamie chose the daily special, Cinnamon (Photo 6). They were soft and tasty, quite comparable to Leonard's albeit a tad smaller. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing since we had dinner ahead of us. However, we let temptation get the best of us and shared a $5.50 slice of the Ube Haupia Mac Nut Bar, a yummy combination of sweet potato and ube topped with haupia (coconut milk pudding) on a macadamia nut crust (Photo 9). Truth be told, it stole the show from the malasadas. FOOD - 4 stars... the malasadas were good, but that ube dessert was next level AMBIANCE - 4 stars...really a takeout operation with a lot of temptations SERVICE - 4 stars...very calm and orderly TOTAL - 4 stars...yet another spot for sweet Hawaiian decadence RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/U7YPblfoMP

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    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026

    Interior during Malasada Day / Fat Tuesday, 2/17/2026

    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery - 1/2 dozen malasada

    1/2 dozen malasada

    Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

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    Liliha Bakery - Steak and Eggs

    Liliha Bakery

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    4.8 miWaikiki
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    73 years in business

    Love Liliha Bakery! You can stop by the bakery to a variety of amazing pastries or get seated for…read morea delicious sit down breakfast, lunch or dinner. The butterfish was delicious-perfectly cooked and seasoned. I loved their potato mac salad. The rice and corn complemented the meal well. The guava plantation iced tea was lightly sweetened. Breakfasts were also good here the portions were large; I couldn't finish everything on the plate. Stop by the bakery on the way out for some goodies for later!

    I love the original and Nimitz locations. Love the hectic ambiance and great food and bakery. The…read moreWaikiki location last week just didn't work for me. I'm happy to see a local business thriving but I hope they can improve their customer flow. The baked goods looked as inviting as always but they seemed a day-old or something. The butter horn was hard and not flaky as I've come to expect and the chocolate of the Boston Creme donut wasn't creamy. They may wish to consider: 1, Clearly delineating the line for the restaurant from the bakery. It was super busy for both so there was a lot of confusion. 2. Perhaps placing the number machine for the bakery closer to the door? Tourists aren't familiar with the system so it leads to some unnecessary dissatisfaction. 3. The staff had to leave the counter to get coffee - hot or iced. The condiments for the coffee were on the showcase so people had to be in everyone's way to get their sugar and cream. In fact, if you were standing near the door you had to go through people waiting in line back into the establishment to get those items. But, with all this, the two ladies at the counter were remarkably composed and helpful.

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    Liliha Bakery - Dining area

    Dining area

    Liliha Bakery - Onion Roll ($2.89) - very rich. Overall savory, but the dough is a bit sweet.

    Onion Roll ($2.89) - very rich. Overall savory, but the dough is a bit sweet.

    Liliha Bakery - Inside view

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    Inside view

    Honu Bakery - bakeries - Updated May 2026

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