Ko Bakery

came here for their malasadas and they did not disappoint. facing the market to the left, bakery is…read moreon the right as you head into the open air mall, just a few steps in. sign wasn't obvious enough so I missed it and walked all the way into the mall.

Good food poor coordination Do nit follow line of people…read morewaiting Though the customers tend to gang up in the staff.

The selection of treats!

Malasadas

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Lilikoi malasada

The Jammin' Banana Bakery & Cafe

4.5(331 reviews)

2.6 mi

Best place for breakfast in Kihue, the coffee is amazing and the breakfast bagels are top notch! My…read moreson loved the chocolate chip banana bread and the banana pudding was amazing.

Awesome coffee and tasty treats…read more Smoothies were delicious as well. Staff were really nice and the establishment was really clean.

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Kiddo combo

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Matcha

Kawaii Kokoro

4.7(93 reviews)

2.2 mi

The parking may be limited to maybe 5 cars but this place is a great stop for a small treat…read more When you walk in you're welcomed with a sweet smell from all the treats they offer. We tried the chocolate and vanilla pena cotta and they were delicious! It was smooth and thick with great richness! We also picked up a bag of Arare Cookies. I love the extra crispy crunch and texture this cookie has. It's has an almond based flavor with an extra sweet crunch from the rice crackers. The older gentleman behind the counter was patient with me. It was so hard to choose from all the treats. We also tried the blueberry scone and the chocolate chip scone. These were not as sweet or as buttery as you might expect, but I'm sure will pair well with a sweet cup of coffee. Glad we stopped by!

Stopped by here a few years ago when we traveled to Hawaii a few years ago, they have neat…read moredesserts, cream puffs, some cakes, etc. It's a to go type of place. We had tried the chocolate, matcha and vanilla, all were good and decent, no complaints

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Profiteroles 10/10

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Vanilla puff, green tea puff, chocolate puff, Kona coffee crème brûlée, panna cotta, lilikoi custard

Orly Patisserie

4.7(152 reviews)

0.7 mi

Tried the passion fruit ube cheesecake. Amazing flavors that were well balanced and a great texture…read moreto the cheesecake. Prices reasonable for the area and quality. Service was friendly and the location is convenient. Will return if we come back to Kauai.

Wow everything here was legit. If you're a sweets person, this place is for you. The cheesecake,…read moremacarons, and pies were all great. The lady working there was very nice and answered questions for us (we were first timers). There aren't seats indoors but had a bunch of tables outside.

Buttercream frosted, six inch white three layered cake with strawberry filling.

Chocolate espresso bomb, haupia cake

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Pastries

Passion Bakery Cafe

4.4(1.1k reviews)

7.4 mi

Absolutely delicious! The malasadas were made fresh right then and there, and they were incredible…read more We also tried a shortbread-style cookie (I can't remember the name!), and it was SO good. We sampled all the flavors, and honestly, every single one was delicious. Definitely a must-visit if you're in Kauai! It's a smaller establishment but they have seating outside with covers. The service was very friendly.

Uniquely kind and patient staff, especially "Auntie Shana."…read more Fairly priced pastries, with the inside looking like typical donut cafe. The UBE and POG Malasadas I tried are delicious on their own way, with the UBE being mildly sweet and wonderfully satiating and POG is nice and fruity. I didn't think it was too sweet or had too much filling at all, and I don't like donuts with fillings typically. For all these reasons, I think tourists and locals alike should try this place at least once.

Counter area

The Paniolo

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Oh yes!...oh no.... They close at noon!

Hanalima Bakery

4.1(147 reviews)

0.5 mi

We got there pretty early but apparently not early enough...the case was pretty bare with only a…read morefew pastry items left. I thought they had stuffed malasadas but they did not. Only small plain ones. They were decent but really wanted the stuffed ones. Ordered a ham and cheese roll, fried rice omelette with gravy and a BLT sandwich to go. Everything was tasty. Would recommend going super early if you want a bigger selection of pastries

Small business bakery. The owner was very kind. I went in late in the day and told her I was…read morelooking for the crab pastry's which were already sold out. She held some for me the following day. It was much appreciated! She even recommended the Portuguese sausage pastry over the crab one. And she was not lying! It was the best! If you come to Kaua'i, this bakery is a must try! Believe me you will want to go back for another Portuguese sausage pasty the next day. Get two or three! lol you won't regret it!

Fried rice omelette with gravy

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Plain malasada

R & J Bakery

4.4(21 reviews)

2.0 mi

We came upon this lovely little Filipino place back in August and had to return to take the rest of…read moreour family, specifically for the pan de sal. It's incredible and the most delicious homemade Filipino bun ever! My kids were also incredulous of how wonderful it tasted. During this visit we also tried the chicken adobo (better than my Filipino mom's version and better than the way I prepare it!) Wow, again best ever chicken adobo dish! My hubby got the breakfast plate that had sausages and rice. He loved it. Also got the chicken tinola and pork adobo on a second visit and more pan de sal! The shopkeepers are so nice and friendly. It's a pleasure supporting this local small business. It will definitely be a place we'll return to over and over again during future visit to Kauai! Highly recommend! There were many locals who came too! The lovely owner grandma said they've changed the name of the restaurant, because she's handed it down to her son and he'll run the business. Thank you for preparing and serving delicious Filipino food!

Love being able to get freshly baked pan de sal in the morning and R&J has them. So good while…read morestill hot... I got half a dozen one morning and had to have some right away in the car. I should've got a dozen. This place is a small Filipino bakery and turo-turo joint on Rice Street in Lihue in between Rob's Good Times Grill and the bowling alley. The Tita that helped us was friendly and I was going to get a bag of their homemade chicharon but decided against it. She laughed when I changed my mind. They have some vegetables for sale scattered about the small retail space out front. But the main draw is their baked goods and their hot food to-go. I saw everything from biko (sticky rice dessert), musubis, empanadas, suman (sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf) for baked and packaged goods. Then they had pancit, dinuguan, fried fish and pork adobo. There were several other offerings that I cannot recall. Pan de sal was 3 for $1 or a dozen for $4. Gotta get the dozen. Parking is in the share lot right out front or street parking along Rice if the plaza is packed.

10/19/23 Saging/bananas

Fresh pan de sal

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Rainbeau Jo's

4.9(665 reviews)

2.0 mi

Arrived at this place on an early Friday morning to grab some coffee. Street parking was relatively…read moreeasy since we got a spot right in front. Immediately entering the store we were greeted by the cashier (which I'm presuming is the owner) welcoming us in. The overall feel and vibe of the shop was clean and accommodating for people to sit and relax. I ordered the caramel haze with oat milk which totalled around $9. The tasted really sweet and the texture was perfect. Generally with oat milk drinks it can be sometimes powdery but I believe the ice cream helped make drink overall creamy. If you're visiting Kauai and have a few minutes for some coffee after arriving, this is a perfect first coffee place to check out!

First time at Rainbeau Jo's and they did not disappoint! The interior is fun, vibrant and…read morewelcoming. We were greeted by friendly staff members. There was a line inside, but it went fairly fast. I ordered the caramel haze and the jimmy pesto with an everything bagel. Everything tasted so good. The coffee was like a milkshake, and had a good balance of flavors. The pesto cream cheese was super creamy and paired well with the bagel! We were genuinely impressed and would definitely recommend Rainbeau Jo's!

JIMMY PESTO - EVERYTHING BAGEL

Iced AMERICANO - 16oz (2 SHOTS)

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NAPALI NECTAR - 16oz MOCHA - 16oz (2 SHOTS) SLEEPY GIANT

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

4.2(1.3k reviews)

2.2 mi

This place was FIRE. Pancakes & Oxtail soup absolutely smacked. Best pancakes I've had. Service was…read moresuper fast past but we were in and out since the food came out so quickly. Aunties were out here working! Definitely a local spot but felt welcomed! This place is super busy also but so worth the wait!

Great portions and great service. Get the oxtail soup! Old…read moreschool Hawaiian diner, great atmosphere

Baked goods to-go

Loco Moco and coffee. They asked how you want the eggs - I got mine sunny side up. This was a perfect breakfast dish.

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Beef Stew - so delicious , especially the potatoes. It comes with rice and I think the Cup Beef Stew would've been enough.

Aloha Roastery

4.4(200 reviews)

2.0 mi

Ambiance: the coffee roaster is located at a corner spot within a strip mall with shared parking…read more Service: very friendly and fast, served the drinks fairly fast Drink: they have simple menu for drinks Macadamia Nut Latte - **** sweet and creamy, recommend Charcoal Latte - **** light and refreshing, recommend Price: decent quality and affordable prices, expect about $6 per drink

The funny thing about this place is that it's called the ALOHA Roastery but no more aloha. Lady…read morelooked irritated when we were ordering and when she couldn't understand what we were saying rudely said "what?!" paired with the annoyed face. The drink is good. Can still taste the coffee and the flavors don't overwhelm.

Pour Over Coffee

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David S.

8 years ago

Have been waiting for years for Ko to open a retail shop. And now they have. Now I can pick up their amazing cakes, cookies, brownies, etc. on my way to or from work. Their cinnamon rolls are probably the best I've ever had anywhere. And now they have freshly brewed coffee all the time. Not just any coffee, either. Kauai Coffee Company specially roasts two different kinds exclusively for them. I'll be stopping by every day for coffee and a biscotti. And now I can pick up a cake or just a slice or two whenever I need to. Ko's bright and airy space is warm and inviting, and there's decent parking, too. read more

Gina C.

12 years ago

Needed a special cake for a special baby shower...Ko's chocolate lilikoi cake was the perfect choice! The quality of the ingredients came thru in every bite, the flavor combinations were spot on and the cake was just as beautiful to look at as it was delicious to eat. Luckily for me, I got to taste-test a number of other choices too -- ultimately, the new Mom-to-be had to decide since each one was more delicious than the last! Try anything from Ko -- cake, cookies, brownies, scones -- you'll be glad you did! read more

Jackie F.

11 years ago

It was so hard making up my mind with all of the flavors, but the Haupia Lime was the winner and it was divine. Perfect balance of coconut and lime, and the icing was airy and sweet but not too rich. My friends and I agreed it was easily one of the best cakes any of us have ever had and we are eager to purchase more. Thank you, Morris, for excellent customer service. We could not have been happier. read more

L T.

2 years ago

Best Americano coffee and the owners are so pleasant and helpful! Pastries are delicious too! Lilikoi bar and POG cake. Cake does need to be at room temperature for at least 2 hours for its optimum flavor and texture. read more

Rozeta A.

4 years ago

I was there only once, the service was great and the coffee was delicious! The food was tasty as well, but not the most fresh

Carolyn S.

159

11 years ago

Amazing service!!! The cake was perfection!!!! Everyone in my party was extremely impressed!!!!

Deborah C.

2 years ago

Pricey, but worth the love they put into their creations. Good on the go in the morning. read more

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