Word association: word- Lee's Bakery. Response: custard pie! Nine times out of ten, I bet that is the response you would get if you did a random sampling of people in Chinatown or chowhounds on Yelp. Lee's Bakery has a nice selection of baked goods but their claim to fame is their Custard pie. Like so many other reviewers, We have been going to Lee's for decades to get our custard pie fix. Their custard, custard/pumpkin pies are so popular, they seem to be in a perpetual "their just out of the oven and you have to let it cool and set". I think it's been decades since I have walked into Lee's and was able to get a pie that was set and a pie box without vent holes. Yes, they fly off the shelves as soon as they are displayed- better to preorder for pick up unless you have the time. As others have said, you have to give the custard pie a chance to set to get the optimal taste experience. Your patience will definitely be rewarded. Remember: you bought a delicious custard pie, not custard soup. My idea of a great custard pie is not opening a box with the filling splattered all over the inside like when you buy a beef stew plate and tilt it too much. Yeech! Over the recent years we avoid Lee's when it's too close to the holidays- yeah, those epic waits on thanksgiving days are for the determined young. I'll pass and enjoy their stuff throughout the year. Their other offerings are pretty good, but those would be complementary pieces to the prime custard pie objective. Go to Lee's Bakery, check out the offerings, buy your custard pie and patiently wait for custard pie bliss later in the day. So worth it! read more

Lee's Bakery is our go to bakery for their delicious custard pies! The quality is always consistent. You need to preorder your pies prior (during the holidays) to make sure you get a pie. It's like a Seinfeld episode. Pretty much if you don't preorder during the holidays, Wendy or Theresa will tell you no pie for you. We've seen many people get turned away. Preorder, preorder, preorder during the holidays! During Thanksgiving the line is out the door and is incredibly long! The price is now $18/custard pie. Only suggestion to avoid the long line is to purchase a day or two earlier than Thanksgiving/Christmas. Refrigerate and serve on Thanksgiving. It's just as delicious! Enjoy!!!! read more

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This place is located on North King Street in Chinatown. They don't have parking...you would need to look for street parking so for me, I need to get dropped off, run in and out because I hate to parallel park. I used to love St. Germaine's custard pie and was sad when they closed. Someone from work bought a custard pie from here and I thought it was almost as good. Now, whenever I need to buy a thank you gift, feel like treating the neighbors or for Thanksgiving, I drop by to buy a couple of pies. Haven't bought in a while so was surprised that it's now $18 each...pricey! Today, I thought the custard pie was okay. May need to come back and try it again. read more

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This place has been around for years! When come to New Year's or Thanks Giving time, the line is around the corner. Pretty good price for their bake goods. read more

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Just bought the custard pie. It's still a delicious as it was the other times I Bought it. Eggs are very expensive now, but it's so worth to buy the pie. You cannot go wrong. The custard is silky smooth. Lee's Bakery is the best. All the other pies are very delicious as well. read more

It's a small little shop on king street. The owner and employees are always friendly. I love the pastries and pies. They are fresh, moist and delicious. I buy the pumpkin/custard or just the pumpkin pie for the holidays. I don't mind waiting for their pies to come out of the oven. It's worth the wait even the prices are reasonable read more

I've only tasted their Managua, and it's the best yet! I will definitely go and get more!

Custard pies are amazing. Crusts are not soggy and custard very creamy. Their custard pies are our favorite.

My sister-in-law suggested to try their custard pie. And I'm so glad I did! My parents who were visiting that time were able to try it too! My dad is very strict with his sugar intake but he absolutely fell in love with the custard! The sweetness was perfect. They had other flavours of the pie but I only wanted to try the custard pie for now as it's highly recommended by my sister-in-law. I'd totally try and come back to try more of their baked goods. I wish they had a smaller version of the pie, like a single serving. But I will definitely be returning when we visit Chinatown! read more

Lee's Bakery & Kitchen - Custard Pie - Donuts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yummy custard Pies for days very affordable. Service always friendly and ambiance matches the rest of the ctown neighborhood. One my my Dads favorites read more

My ohana loves their custard pie. Oh. So Ono. Gentle reminder to pre-order in advance. Thank you.

A family friend of mines drop by my house to gift us a Custard pie . Mind you, my family don't really eat pie. But we sat it on the counter until tea time. My mom first tasted the pie and told me it's really good . The family Proceed to taste the pie and we are all so surprise how good it is . It's soft and moist and NOT too sweet. It is perfect dessert. I checked the bag and confirmed with my friend . We then came back and purchased to see if it's the same. 100% we will become a repeat customer . read more

Lee's Bakery & Kitchen - Custard pie - Donuts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The custard pies and pumpkin custard pies are good. I don't know about standing in freakin' line at 2 AM on Thanksgiving morning though. $15 a pop, a super nice lady rang me up, I suspect she was one of the owners. Parking is hell, park in the inexpensive lots near by or pay the meters. read more

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Parents brought home a custard pie because my sister really wanted one from here. It was delicious! The slice I had was heavier than I thought it would be. Really enjoyed it as it wasn't too sweet and both the custard and crust were both done perfectly. read more

Lee's Bakery & Kitchen - Custard pie - Donuts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The custard pie is delicious. Highly recommended. Never tried any of the other goodies. I did buy some almond cookies and they were good too. Not the typical almond cookies you get at a Chinese restaurant. Kind of a take on a sugar cookie. But nice and crunchy. Parking is difficult. No rating on service or ambiance since it's a take out. read more

Another local spot in Chinatown. Come early before they run out of goodies. Got a pineapple bun which was perfect - not too sweet yet very tasty. Came back for more and they were all gone! Got a donut instead which was also good. Will come again read more

One of the best Custard Pies in HI from Lee's Bakery. I haven't been here in awhile & it's still creamy & delicious! Good thing I called in my order as they were sold out today around 1:30pm. Street parking is $3/hr by coins or CC. Sometimes it's hard to find; it's all in the timing & luck. read more

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Im always so grateful to have a pie from Lee's. My only hold up from here is that you have to wait for pies to be ready. They sell out quick! I go often, so it's not just a one time thing. Parking is always a challenge. But definitely one of those best kept secrets in chinatown. read more

This spot is located in Chinatown so parking can be difficult to find. However we got the peach pear and the egg custard pie and both were delicious! The custard was so creamy with just the perfect amount of sweetness. The crust was also flaky as well. The peach pear pie was a little burnt on the top but also very good as well. Check this place out when you are on Oahu! read more

Why not beat the crowd and the lines and have Custard pie for Chinese New Year's Eve instead of Thanksgiving?! This is what I did, I skipped custard pie & got pumpkin pie elsewhere, skipped the lines, the long Thanksgiving line, that customer wait hours for, which is an island tradition. I happened to be in the area so its custard pie for dessert instead of Gau and Gin Dui. I placed a phone call to Lee's for one custard pie, fresh out of the oven, I asked the guy who answered the phone, to pack the pie since I will parking my vehicle in the loading zone real quick. When I arrived, I was the only one at Lee's, no wait indeed at 2:35 pm, my pie was packaged and I paid for my fresh custard pie, the pie cost $14.50. When I brought it home I left it to cool down and I put in the fridge for later. When it was time for dessert, I had a slice and it sort of brought back memories of the custard I had at Golden Gate Bakery in SF. I enjoyed my slice of custard pie, I loved the buttery crispy crust and the filling is just the right, custard filling is light and not too sweet, which was perfect. The pie was enough for my family of 4, we each had a slice each for 2 days. During my visit, I tried to avoid looking at the other baked goods items, as I know I am tempted to purchase more but everything looked so good, orange chiffon cake, buns, cookies, there are so many! Besides donuts, pastries,breads, items are also my weakness, I can go crazy if I don't get out of Lee's Bakery ASAP. Haha, it was a real treat for me, to have both slice of custard pie, my cheat weekend. Besides custard pie, there are many different pies available, keep in mind that Pear, Peach, Blueberry, and Coconut Custard needs ordering in advance. Overall, I will wait and skip the super long lines on Thanksgiving for another visit to Lee's, this is the islands version of Golden Gate Bakery in SF. A must visit or give Lee's a try when visiting the islands or if you have a craving for pies & bake goods! read more

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I think everyone has at least heard about the lines for Lee's Bakery & Kitchen in Chinatown during the holidays. It's usually on the news each year. This place has been a tradition for many people and they are willing to stand in crazy long lines to get some of their famous pies for their holiday meal(s). Aside from the holidays, you can get yourself some tasty bakery goods without any long wait. You just enter off King St and you'll immediately see the display cases and someone standing behind to help you with your order. Usually it's the older gentleman that's there (at least in my experiences visiting). The interior is somewhat dated but has this nostalgic feeling to it. Prices sure have gone up as their Custard Pie is $22 now (as of March 2023). Are they worth it? Yes, they are excellent pies and they offer one of the top Custard Pies on Oahu. It's great for potlucks, parties, client meals and just because you're in the mood for pie. I recently came to pick up a Custard Pie because my clients asked me to bring dessert to a home cooked meal. Honestly, I didn't know what to bring since it's not something I typically eat but thankfully someone suggested pie and I immediately thought of Lee's Bakery & Kitchen. Fortunately they still had a couple Custard Pies when I went. You can't go wrong with buying a pie from here. Solid pies in the Chinatown area. read more

Lee's Bakery & Kitchen - Custard Pie (price as of March '23) - Donuts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I had the custard pie that a friend had purchase for my birthday.. it was delicious! but it was lacking vanilla... will try again!

The best egg custard pie ever. I went and asked if they had any pie left and was told it would be ready in 30 mins. I came back in 35 mins and they said they might have one more. Lucky me, that there was one left and it was fresh out of the oven. Make sure you call to reserve your custard pie ahead of time. It was so good. Buttery, perfect sweetest and so fluffy inside. I promise it's worth the visit and FYI is still good the next day. Wish they made smaller ones so I could take it back to San Francisco for my friends to try. read more

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We Love Lee's custard pies... hot or cold, it's great both ways! This small shop is in Chinatown. No place to really park so make sure you have a friend drive you so you can hop out and circle the block while you run in to pickup! Service is always very quick and polite. Well worth the trip for great custard pie. Wouldn't get them any other place! read more

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These guys have been in business for a while and have the third generation working in the bakery. They are known for their stuffed baked bread: manapua, ham and cheese, and hot dog. The bread is always soft and sweet. Depending on the time of day, they may have chiffon cakes, cookies, and pies. If you plan to pick up pie for Thanksgiving, ORDER AHEAD and GET THERE EARLY! They have been known to have a line for days on Turkey Day. What they have in the case is what's available, but whatever you pick up is sure to please the palate. Parking is limited around the area, so plan your chinatown trip thoughtfully if you plan to stop by. If you're riding through town on the bus, you can always jump off and jump back on after picking up a treat as they are right on the bus line on King Street. read more

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The pies here are hands down the best in Honolulu! The custard pies are creamy and the crust is so light and flaky. The pumpkin custard combo is also crazy good. The texture of the custard is so silky. I'm not surprised that there's always a super long line rivaling Disneyland's most popular rides for Thanksgiving to get their pies. We just go off season. The pear and peach pies are also broke da mout with the top crust being so flaky. The fruit fillings aren't super sweet which we like. You also can get the fruit pies frozen to go- the directions are on top of the box. They also have several kinds of breads, pastries and cookies. All good!! Come early for the best selection especially on the weekends. read more

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Custard pie is the best! Only bad thing is can only pick up after 8am But when you time it right hit out of oven it's worth having to find parking in Chinatown. read more

We came in the afternoon and the store was empty. But they said a new batch of Egg Custard would be available in one hour. Our friend bought a large pie and gave half of it to us. I was sooo good, very creamy and eggy, not too sweet, crust was buttery and cooked all the way. Must come back next time in town. read more

Courteous and fast service with the best custard pie on the island. Their Hong Kong buns and custard tarts are also delicious. read more

Ever since St. Germain's closed all of their locations, finding a pumpkin pie to satisfy my 95yrs. old grandmother hasn't been easy. Was tipped off by a few friends to try Lee's in Chinatown. I was like, "Chinatown?" I dread parking in Chinatown or anywhere in downtown and Waikiki, because parking is an added cost... EXCEPT, early mornings or late evenings and weekends. Located just Ewa of the Historic Chinatown location of Bank of Hawaii on King St, they have no dedicated parking stalls so parkings lots or structures, or street parking are your only options. They stay in business from the foot traffic provided by the bus stop that stops pretty much in front of the shop. The Hong Kong Buns are magical when fresh... just a light bun with butter lathered inside... similar to Nandings... but here, the rumors of their Custard Pie is the winner. I'm not a specialist on custard but I must say their version is pretty darn gud! Of course the Pumpkin pie is the objective and they did not disappoint. Anyone can make the filling, but DA CRUST! OMG, is soo buttery and delish... the only problem is getting to this place AND then getting your items! So, made a personal visit to order and pay to pick in the next couple days before Thanksgiving, I arrive after work around 3'ish to pick up and low and behold was this line snaking from inside to in front of the bank... I'm thinking, "Do I have to stand in line since I already paid?" Walk to the front and found out I do have to stand in line, even if, I already paid! WTH? So I jump in line realizing I'm parking illegally thinking was going to be a quick in and out... nope, I stood in line for over an hour! Moved my car after making friends with others around me in line to hold my spot. Other than the parking and waiting in line issue, the hassle is worth the trouble. Grandma will be getting her pie from here again, and I will make an effort to try their other items. Till next visit, Grind On! Pau! read more

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I use to go here when I worked in town & we enjoyed the pies flavor,taste & look. I have nothing else to add but this post will not allow me to Leafs unless I add more words. read more

Best place to go for custard pie. Call ahead to reserve your pie. Staff is friendly. It's off the Main street so suggest to have someone drive you so you can run in and pick up. read more

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I really enjoyed the Char Siu Manapua here. The bun was moist, soft and the pork was sweet and juicy. I would highly recommend you buy a few of them. I didn't get to try anything else but I saw a lot of people were buying the diner rolls, Hong Kong rolls and sesame balls. You can find all of the classic Chinese cookies here as well. Looks like this bakery is a staple of Honolulu China Town. Food: 8/10 read more

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Cyndy's Bottom Line: Yummiest custard pie on island. *On street parking if you are lucky or private lot *Bring cash or credit card minimum charge is $12.00 *Phone in your pie order ahead of time. Buying the famous custard pie requires planning. *Buying the famous custard pie is a two person operation. *Call in your order ahead of time and schedule your pick up time. *Preferably call early in the am. Ask what the cost is and bring exact amount for payment. *The driver drops off the pie pick up person in the front of the bakery at the precise time of pick up. *Instruct the pick up person to meet with the pies at the corner. *The driver goes around the block slowly. *Driver picks up the pie pick up person with warm freshly baked out of the oven custard pies. Mission accomplished! The custard pies are divine worth the time & effort. read more

Lee's Bakery & Kitchen - Custard pie - Donuts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Their fresh custard pies and fresh baked pastries are amazing! They are quick to service you at the counter so your wait isn't very long! It's a quaint little bakery in Chinatown that produces high quality baked items! read more

Only been here a couple of times. Lee's is known for their pumpkin and custard pies but I have yet to knowingly try either type of pie. I have gotten the Pineapple Bun on both occasions and on this past Thursday got Black Sugar as well. Both quite good. Located in Chinatown, it can make for a bit of difficulty in accessing easily but definitely worth a try. And speaking of trying...custard and pumpkin pies are future options. Customer service has beem excellent both times. read more

Lee's Bakery & Kitchen - Donuts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hands down one of the best pumpkin and custard pies around. It's located on North King St right next door to Golden Palace Chinese restaurant. You either have to find street parking or park in a municipal lot in various areas incl Chinatown. Throughout the years my family and I would brave the crazy crowds and wait in that horrendous line just to have that delicious warm, hot out of the oven pumpkin and custard pie. This year I was too lazy to make pumpkin crunch on thanksgiving eve, so my husband was cray and waited in the 4 hour line..yes, you heard right, 4 hour line just to pick up a pumpkin and custard pumpkin pie. Each pie was hot and fresh out of the oven for $15/each. Because of covid, they only allowed a few people (2-3) at a time to order and pay. It was our very first time getting the pumpkin custard pie and it was delicious!! I'm not a custard fan at all and this was the perfect mix of both and the best part is that their pies are not too sweet at all. I knocked off a star bc the pies are a little on the pricier side and the wait is horrific on thanksgiving day. They could be a little more efficient by perhaps doing a pre-order/online ordering and maybe quick curbside pick up somewhere. Otherwise, if you're having a pie craving or need something sweet to take to a potluck, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out:). Maybe just not on Thanksgiving day unless you want to wait for hours lol. read more

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Ordered the regular Jin dui and coconut Jin dui. Service was fast. Me personally I prefer the coconut Jin dui. Was so hungry forgot to take picture. read more

Best peach pear & custard pie gotta love homemade crust really friendly service they are a bit short staffed but the pies are still large and yummy read more

Lees Bakery is the best custard pie anywhere! The custard is so creamy and literally melts in your mouth! My second go to is the peach pear pie! The hot dog buns are so good for the plane ride back to the mainland! Service is fast and good! read more