We stopped by Nene Goose Bakery on a Saturday around 9:30am. There was a small line outside, and…read morethey only allow one party in at a time, so things move steadily but not quickly. They're open from 6am-1pm, and by the time we got there, a few items we wanted to try were already sold out. If you have your heart set on something specific, definitely come early. Cash only!! One of the sweetest parts of the experience was the owner -- a sweet older lady who takes your order herself and carefully packages everything up for you. It feels very personal and old-school in the best way. Here's what we tried: Long John - The star of the show. It's served chilled and doesn't look like your typical long john. The donut itself was light, pillowy, and slightly crispy. The texture contrast was perfect. We'd honestly come back just for this. Mochi An Pan - Really good. The mochi had that satisfying chew, the red bean wasn't overly sweet, and the bread was soft and fresh. Mushroom & Onion - Savory and comforting. The cream sauce was flavorful and paired well with the soft bread Ham & Cream Cheese - This one was a bit too dense for us, likely because of the cream cheese topping. Not bad, just heavier than we prefer. Parking is easy and plentiful since it's in the same lot as the movie theater. Overall, such a cute local bakery, make sure to come early, bring cash, and don't skip the long john.

I only ever get the mochi an pan here. It's the best combo of bread, red bean, and mochi with a…read morewalnut on top! It's best to eat it within the day as the mochi will get hard the next day. They also have other savory/sweet pastries and loaves of bread. Try to go early in the day for best selection!

AT LAST! Look no further. The search is complete. Here it is…read more I've been searching for a coffee shop on this side of the island that is serious enough about coffee to buy the hardware that matters. The La Marzocco. No longer do I have to explain to the barista that a macchiato does not in fact contain copious amount of sugar and caramel syrup. I want my croissants sweet, not my espresso.

Cute little coffee shop in Kailua There's parking in the…read moreback They have some things you can buy and they also have some cute pastries that looks so delicious but I didn't get any so I can't really say anything about that. But I did get the coffee and I did enjoy my coffee. It was a vanilla lavender one. It was a bit pricey but also really good. The coffee flavor was nice. Next time I'm in the area I'll get a pastry and I definitely want to try their homemade chai

Still da BEST LONG JOHN in Kailua! I can't resist stopping in to grab one or two of these awesome…read moredelights! The friendly staff here is always friendly and creates the best donuts in town. Their hours make it convenient to grab a fresh baked donut morning & afternoon! The fun Shaka flashing Donut King signs put you in a great local vibe the moment you walk thru their door! Definitely my #1 donut stop!

The donuts here are so good that we went back again the next day! We drove from the west side to…read moreKailua for these donuts. So good! The service was great! I have to say if you are in the area or craving a good donut, go to Donut King. They are so worth it!

Really good sandwiches & treats. Cool staff. Clean place. My go-to often. Breads, muffins, cookies,…read moredrinks.

4/28/26 After a nearby group walk, a friend of ours brought food from the Great Harvest Bread in…read moreKailua. I've never eaten or been there so this review is based just on the food. I had a classic breakfast sandwich which consisted of their own baked bread, eggs, cheese, tomatoes, and bacon with their garlic herb butter. It's cooked panini style or looks more like a fancy grilled cheese sandwich. It was very good. I usually have tomatoes with a lunch sandwich so having tomatoes in a breakfast sandwich was different. But, the combination of all the ingredients was delicious. The tomatoes were firm and not soggy, the bacon was just right crispy, and the cheese melted nicely onto the eggs. Overall all, a sandwich worth getting if I was in the area again.

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

We visited Okayama Kobo during their Cinnamoroll collaboration and wow, it was busy! The bakery…read moreline was pretty long, but it moved much faster than the merchandise line. We picked up a variety of pastries, including a few matcha breads, the chocolate emoji bread, bacon onion bread, and the Cinnamoroll blueberry bread. My boyfriend mainly had the matcha breads and his favorite was the matcha mochi an-pan. I tried some as well and really enjoyed the combination of red bean paste and chewy mochi filling. The chocolate emoji bread was so cute, but flavor-wise it was simply bread with dark chocolate inside. It was good, but nothing memorable. The bacon onion bread was probably my favorite, it was savory, flavorful, and satisfying. I also enjoyed the Cinnamoroll blueberry bread. The blue sprinkles made it extra cute, and the blueberry custard filling was yummy. For drinks, we ordered the Cinnamoroll blueberry iced tea lemonade and the blueberry white chocolate cold brew. Unfortunately, neither drink had much blueberry flavor. The iced tea lemonade tasted more like a classic Arnold Palmer, while the cold brew was a bit too sweet for my taste and wasn't my favorite overall. While the bakery items were good, they didn't completely wow me. That said, the Cinnamoroll collaboration was adorable and made for a fun experience.

I finally managed to stop by this place and am in love with all the delicious offerings in a cute…read moreand homely place. The owner is so friendly and helpful and her passion for what she does and what she crafts is obvious from the first few minutes you enter. There's a variety of sourdough, breads, shortcake cookies, chocolate chip, ulu and oatmeal cookies, and of course, cupcakes galore! What I didn't realize is, she also has a whole bunch of homemade jams and jellies, and you can taste whichever variety you want. The jellies and jams were my absolute favorite. I bought a spicy mango chutney. She has drinks as well as homemade goodies in the refrigerated section. Mountain apple pie, homemade pesto, and even eggs that her chickens laid! Parking is down a lane off the street and you park right in front of her house/ store. A nice place to buy gifts, treat yo'self and support local.

Great customer service. The best sourdough ever!…read more The shop is so well decorated that you'd expect to see it in a Disney movie. We enjoyed the freshly baked sourdough bread and tasted some jam. We will make it a weekly stop to try everything they bake. The owners operate a well appointed bakery and jam shop and are super nice to talk with.

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!

Good food. Prices are high for what you get…read more Complimentary sweet bread toast is nice. Loco moco- $17.95 4/5 Rice is nice, brown gravy is from powdered gravy, fresh grilled hamburger- nothing too special but not offensive. 2 eggs as you like it. Alternative fried rice -$18.95 Waffle comes with whipped cream (maybe cool whip) blueberry and strawberry slices. $17.95 Coffee is solid and good prices. $3.95 Service got our orders mixed up but kind and polite.

This was my first time trying a malasada, and Leonard's set the bar high. The bakery has a fun…read morelocal vibe, and despite the crowd, service was efficient and friendly. We ordered a variety pack to sample different flavors. Every single one was fresh and delicious, but the macadamia cream and haupia stood out. If you're in Honolulu, don't leave without stopping here. It's one of those iconic Hawaii experiences that truly delivers. Check out my video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sMFCLv/

Honestly, I don't see the hype lol. The filling was delicious but the actual dough part of the…read moredoughnuts had a weird after taste. Like it was contaminated with something else after sitting out, or maybe being frozen then thawed out, orrrr whatever someone had on their hand when making the dough. Not sure, but a really unpleasant after taste lingered with just the dough part. I probably will give it one more chance. After that, if it still isn't great I won't try it again. I recommend everyone try it for themselves maybe it was an off day. They're incredibly busy so I can see the possibility for mistakes. It's a casual spot with no seating available. You put your order in and get a number then wait outside. We waited outside for 6 mins - 10 mins. My favorite flavors was the guava and mango flavor!

If you think you've had malasadas before, this one in Kailua will make you rethink your…read moreassumptions--and maybe your topology. Instead of the usual solid sphere situation, this malasada is a torus, complete with a legitimate central hole. It's not just aesthetic; it's deliciously functional. More surface area means more outer crunch, and the math checks out. Fresh out of the fryer, the increased perimeter-to-volume ratio delivers maximum Maillard reaction per bite. The exterior achieves a near-perfect golden-brown crisp, while the interior remains chewy and toothsome--soft, elastic, and deeply satisfying. It's a beautiful example of form following function, where geometry directly improves flavor. Eat it hot. Like, immediately hot. Any delay introduces unnecessary variables into an otherwise elegant equation. This is malasada topology at its finest: crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and proof that sometimes the hole really does make the donut better.

The malasadas were SOOO GOOOD my grandmother did know how to cook. The guy who sold them to us gave…read morea free box!

So happy to see them back at the markets! The pastries and baked good are all so yummy! And…read moreeverything is affordable! The scones, danishes and croissants are the best! They are so good that there is always a line but service is fast when it's your turn! Support small local business! and go early for best selections because his baked goods sell out!

Baked goods at the Kailua Town Farmer's Market…read more.. Open every Sunday morning from 8am to noon, I've watched Baker Dude for the past few weeks. The lines for fresh pastries was always long... This week, I decided to get in line early! I know that Baker Dudes has a shop on Alakea Street. The parking in downtown Honolulu isn't the best, so, I avoid the area. That's why i chose to patronize Baker Dude at the Kailua Town Farmer's Market! There's lots of street parking around the Pali Lanes area in Kailua. If you park in a metered stall, parking on Sundays is free anyway! I usually park in the free covered garage in front of Longs Drug Store. Enter from Kailua Road. If you have a good sense of smell, you'll find Baker Dude when you follow your nose. The fresh aroma of pastries will lead you to the stall. There were a few customers in line already. SERVICE: The guy was really hustling by fielding questions about ingredients - he was amazingly knowledgeable - while gently packaging goodies. The female worker was tending to a goose in a stoller! I kid you not! It was quite amusing! When she was done with making the goose comfy, she cleaned her hands and donned gloves. She was as efficient and friendly as the male worker! I limited myself to two items: the Blueberry Lilikoi Cinnamon Roll and the Apple Turnover. I'm so glad that I devoured them at home because they were so flakey and I was making a mess! I probably was emitting strange noises with each bite and attempting to contain my drooling! Gosh! LOL! Anyway, if you want some high quality baked goods, I would suggest that you give Baker Dude a try. If you work in downtown, stop by at the shop. If not, the Sunday morning Kailua Town Farmer's Market is a great shopping experience! I'll be back for some scones, cookies, and bread!