I'm visiting and was told to try Malasada's as a tasty treat! They were very tasty however the customer service I experienced was not so hot. The folks responsible for serving was more responsive to each other's conversation rather than an interested customer right in front of them. Customer service is very important no matter who is in front of you, local or out of towner! read more

A perfect post snorkeling snack, if I must say so myself. On our way back from Hanauma Bay, we spotted a Leonard's pop up in the parking lot, and it was a must stop. The pop up had a limited variety of fillings, offering only custard, chocolate, and coconut. I went with the classic custard, and it definitely hit the spot. It was crispy on the outside, super airy on the inside, and filled with delicious custard. read more

Hawaii's original malasada bakery [Honolulu HI] The Leonard's mobile trucks are a nice option when we couldn't make it to their bakery on Kapahulu Ave. We stopped by the Koko Marina Shopping Center for their delicious hot and fresh malasadas and got one each of the Original, Cinnamon and Li Hing malasadas. There was a line at 9:00a but it went fairly quickly -whew- right after I got in line a whole tour bus parked and lots of tourists got behind me. That same Saturday morning also there happened to be a flash flood warning that alerted our phones. It was raining off and on but, luckily, we were still able to get our malasadas LoL! Yummy pastry dough w/ golden brown crust. Inside is fluffy and light... the Li Hing flavor was new to me (sweet and sour sugar). The truck is located in a shopping center in East Oahu, near Hanauma Bay and Sandy Beach. If you can't get to this one look for their other mobile trucks also at these locations: Waikele Shopping Center, Pearlridge Shopping Center and Windward Mall. Review #3581 read more

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If you're going to Hawaii and watch any travel vlogger, you probably heard of Leonard's Malasadas and debated if they are worth standing in line for. You're in luck. You can try with virtually no line by finding one their food trucks. Just Google map it. The malasada, a small, deep fried dough confection, has become integrated into the broad spectrum of "local food." The Portuguese sweet treat was first brought to Hawaii by Portuguese laborers from the Azores and Madeira Islands who came to work in the sugar plantations. Leonard's Bakery has been delighting locals and tourists alike with their delicious Portuguese-style donuts since 1952. The malasadas themselves are, sugar intensive, sweet perfection--crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. If that's not your deal, you can probably skip, but they are worth trying if you've never had one. If you've thought, you know what would make a donut better, more calories, then this is for you. Whether you prefer the classic sugar-coated version or the stuffed Malasada Puffs filled with flavors like guava, coconut, chocolate, and more, there's something for everyone. We usually stick with the original. The staff at Leonard's Malasadas food truck are friendly and accommodating, always ready to help you choose the perfect treat. Plus, the food truck is often parked at convenient locations like shopping centers, making it easy to grab a box of these delectable pastries on the go. In short, Leonard's Malasadas food truck are a great alternative to the store. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a long-time local, you won't be disappointed by the warm, freshly-made malasadas that will leave you craving more. read more

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We tried an original malasada and a chocolate malasada puff. They were freshly fried and perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, so much better than what we tried at a different bakery! read more

Beware! Uncooked malasadas at the Koko Marina truck location. Stomach hurts, feeling sick. Trying not to puke! Very disappointed. read more

I had very bad experience with Leonard's malasadas in Hawaii Kai (Koko Marina). Normally, when the lady is baking, they are delicious and I am frequent customer there! However, today I am very disappointed as they were raw in the middle and left very bad aftertaste and unhappy stomach. When, we tasted them we knew something is wrong. Inside wasn't baked. We tried to let them know and exchange but we got exactly the same quality with a bad attitude! Any tourists crossing here and it's harming your business. This is not a good representation of your reputable business, thus far. read more

One of my Uber drivers recommended going to Leonard's to try the malasada, so here I am in front of this food truck. We ordered three different flavors to try out. The Haupia (Coconut) ($2.25) and the Cinnamon Sugar ($1.85) were really good. The Li Hing (Sweet & Spicy) ($1.85) we would have passed on. For sure a great dessert option. Lower rating due to the service itself. The guy we ordered from was more interested in being on his cell phone than taking our order. Was not friendly and the overall interaction he was rude. read more

Masalada filled with coconut, custard and cinnamon. Very tasty and served warm. Tasted fresh. read more

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Luckily we were at haunama for the day and this was on our way back. The one in Waikiki was closed for renovations. The line moved at a decent speed. The custard is my fav. They were nice and hot when we got them. Grabbed some napkins and sat outside on the tables by the truck and gobbled them down. Nom! read more

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quick line fast service no cash** recommend getting only with fillings** I had the custard - not too sweet - goes well hot and fresh and to be eaten while hot tried the original without fillings, does not hit the spot as nicely plenty of parking in plaza limited seating by truck stop by after Koko head hike read more

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the malasada's here are so light and fluffy. it's so good when it's fresh and warm. you can get fillings with it but i prefer it with no filling. highly recommend trying if ur visiting, it's like a donut but a thousand times better. you order inside and they call your order at the window. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So convenient! No need to go to Kapahulu and try to find parking in that tiny lot at Leonard's and wait in line. We were picking up some food nearby and there was no line at the malasadamobile so we scored a half dozen fresh malasadas to go. We opted for 5 regular (just sugar) and one with dobash (chocolate filling). Ono! read more

Visited Leonard's Bakery after a hike and it definitely hit the sweet tooth. We ordered a 6 piece box for Malasada Puffs. We ordered 2 of each of Custard, Dobas, and Haupia. In order, my favorite was the Haupia following with the Custard and Dobas. Husband's favorite was the Custard. Be liked the others equally. None of them overly sweet, which was perfect and the filling was throughout the inside of the puff. It wasnt a quick squeeze and done. Overall, I definitely recommend for malasadas! read more

I ordered a dozen malasadas, 2 of each flavor they had that day. Wow very light and so good! The cinnamon sugar was delicious. I even brought it back on the plane with me and my parents got to try some. They really liked the chocolate custard one. I definitely need to go back to try other flavors like guava! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We got the normal Malasadas although we were very tempted to get the cinnamon ones. They were delicious, crunchy and sweet with sugar on the outside, and warm and soft on the inside. I highly recommend this place. read more

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I enjoyed the li hung mui and plain- the filled ones were a bit too sweet in my opinion, but were fun to try. The parking space is limited but people come and go so you'll just have to wait a bit for that read more

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Yummy, fresh, and hot! These delicious treats are sure to hit hard on the way to the beach or out for a sonic drive. Beware, they are filling! Don't over do it, they don't last, they get mushy and and need to be heated up on an airfield to bring back to life! read more

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These Malasadas are legit! Those filled ones, I could easily smell the fragrant coconut and vanilla creams before I tried to pick them up with one hand and nearly broke my wrist they were SO stuffed with deliciousness. Super quick service with a smile! Hot and delicious! We honestly could not have asked for anything more. We went to the truck at Waikele outlet Center. Easy parking and multiple other opportunity for bits and pieces to grab for the day. read more

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Last time we were in Hawaii, the line was wrapped around the block....this round the rain probably kept some people away. I believe my family really enjoyed the malasadas....they were warm, sweet and fresh! They were gone quick. I enjoyed the macadamia cookies mostly. Customer service was great. Glad we got to try them! read more

Quick stop for breakfast / Snack Served hot and smell delightful Sweet crisp outside and choose the filling you like read more

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These were very light and fluffy almost reminds you of a beignet. Whether you eat it then or microwave it still amazing. Preferred the sugar over cinnamon read more

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These are similar to donuts, no offense. I had a custard puff which was very good. It came out very hot and it melted in the mouth with the coffee I bought down the stripe Mall that it's located near. They cost a little more than a donut and worth it. Parking can get difficult . They have outdoor seating. read more

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I have to say, I was rather disappointed by experience at Leonard's bakery. This was my first time trying a malasada from Leonard's, though I've heard and seen great things. I drove to one of their food trucks, which was located in a shopping plaza parking lot, so it was super convenient. They also had some outdoor tables set up, too. I ordered six original malasadas to share with family and friends. (Gotta try the original before trying the flavored versions!) The service was relatively quick, and the box was steaming hot with the fresh goodies! However, upon opening up the box, I quickly realized that the color of the malasadas was a dark, dark brown. I didn't know if this was normal, so I just shrugged it off. When I ate it though, I couldn't ignore the suspicion that the batch I had received was burnt. Indeed, the bitter taste of burnt oil was overwhelming in masking any other flavors. Truly, I couldn't taste anything else. And all six of my malasadas were like this, which was a bummer to say the least. I even looked on Yelp to see other pictures from past reviews, but they didn't look as burnt as mine! So overall, I was disappointed. Hopefully, this was just a bad day for them, though. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - definitely burnt ): original malasadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Incredible, life-changing, perfect... I'm at a loss for words to describe what it was like to try a Leonard's Malasada for the first time here. Given it's a malasada truck, they don't have a few of the flavors that you can find in their bakery location. They serve all the non-filled malasada flavors (original, cinnamon, li hing), but they only had 3 kinds of filled puffs: Custard, Chocolate, Haupia (Coconut). My family unanimously ranked them 1) Chocolate, 2) Haupia, and 3) Custard. The truck is located at the back of the parking lot close to the Walgreens. They have a few tables outside next to the truck where you can sit and eat your warm malasadas while they're still fresh. My pro tip: Do the famous Koko Crater Tramway hike 6 minutes away and then reward yourself afterward with these malasadas. After all that exercise, you'll deserve all the malasadas your wallet can buy! read more

Malasadas we're yummy We got the puffs and didn't disappoint Definitely recommend $15 in total read more

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These are the best malasadas ever! I love getting them whenever I visit Hawaii. We happened to be driving by and noticed that they have a food truck with no line! I got a box to 6 to share with hubby when I got back. I enjoyed the first one before getting in the car and it was hot, soft on the inside, with a slight crunch on the outside. I got a variety of plain, custard, and chocolate. I personally like them plain or with chocolate! They were so good that even the seagulls were about to attack me while holding my box LOL. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Malasadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

as popular and hyped as leonard's is, their malasadas did not disappoint and were such a light, creamy treat (we may have gone overboard). we got one of each flavor and all were sooo delicious -- no complaints. there was no line when we arrived at the truck and was such a quick and delicious sweet treat for our day! read more

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I had my first malasadas in Maui and definitely missed it greatly. The Leonard's fresh malasadas didn't disappoint us. However, the malasadas are kind big compared to what I had in Maui. But we had a lot of fun trying to finish the 6 we bought. read more

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What more can I say? It's Leonard's--on wheels! The classic Leonard's malasadas, served fresh from a food truck. You might think they won't be as fresh as the ones from the iconic Leonard's shop, but trust me--they are. Fluffy, delicious, and everything you'd expect from Leonard's. If you see the Malasadamobile, do yourself a favor and pull over for one (or a dozen)! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - 6 piece! - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

These are best eaten fresh so if you want to get some for later, just come by again. We got a dozen of them and even the next day they lose their luster quickly. But... fresh... hot damn! I tried the chocolate custard filling and it is quite chocolatey. My cousin tried all flavors and likes the original the best, but I think it depends on your taste. They are all good if you eat them soon after getting them! Keep in mind, these are not small either. When I've had malasadas elsewhere, they were about 1/2 the size of these. They are the legit size of regular donuts and they are cheap! $1.85 for non filled and $2.25 for filled donuts. An inexpensive treat that is really great with coffee or tea! They have several tables on the side of the truck if you can't wait to dig in. read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - 2 of each of the non-filled and filled - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love this location. We were on our way back from snorkeling at Hanauma Bay on Thanksgiving Day and saw they were open with limited hours. No line and place our half dozen order of malasadas. They were done quickly and were that amazing fluffy and warm maladies that I always remember. We had a plain sugar, haupia, and Bavarian cream version. All were amazing, warm, and cooked just right. Don't know anywhere else that makes them as good as Leonard's! read more

The og malasada portege donut u love. Pearl ridge by sears good get ono grindz w/ local and get knack!!! read more

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I "must" stop every time I come back to the island. I miss this so much, I can always count on this flavor hitting the same every time! Every one is always very sweet. -mahalo read more

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We were unexpectaed surprised to find the Malasadamobile on our drive back from beaches on the east side of the island! Luckily there was no line and I ordered a box for myself. They came out piping hot and crisp! So delicious, as I remembered. I think my favorites are the cinnamon sugar and the haupia filled! Leonard's has been making malasadas since 1952. It's no wonder they're the best! read more

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Malasadas were delicious! Service was fast and friendly. So happy that a malasadamobile is located so conveniently at Koko Marina Shopping Center. read more

Another spot the locals and tourists cannot resist. Very warm Saturday morning breakfast. Original served nice and warm. It was ok. Good location, great presentation, and service. read more

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When in Hawaii, I was told that I MUST try Leonard's malasada's. As I was in a time crunch before heading to the airport, we decided to go to the Malasadamobile aka food truck. It's located in Hawaii Kai on a parking lot of a big strip mall. Nadine C. met us there and treated us to these deliciousness. Mahalo! I got an original and huipa (coconut) malasada. Out the box, they were fresh and HOT! The Original (sugar) is a giant donut without the hole and comes hot and fluffy. It was yummy but mine was slightly undercooked which made it lack the fluffiness inside. It was still good and kind of reminded me of the mochi consistency. The Huipa filled one was delicious! The cream was not too heavy and the coconut flavor did not overpower. Leonard's Malasadamobile is the way to go if you don't have the time to go to the original location, refuse to wait in a long line, and deal with poor parking. However, you will need to forfeit the original experience and the additional flavors offered at the original location. read more

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Great spot and no line unlike the one closer to Waikiki. They are in a parking lot so ample parking. We came around 11am and they still had ample to choose from. A must hit spot. read more

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Alright.. who's brilliant idea was it to park a malasadamobile over here? I was bummed when we missed the turn off to the one downtown but low and behold what do we got here?!?!? Skee skirted our way back (going to Hanauma Bay) and ordered our hot, fresh malasadas. They don't have as many of the filling options as the one downtown (your basic vanilla, chocolate and custard but didn't have ube or guava or any of the specialties). Darn you for parking one here: OK, we'll take a six pack please! read more

Leonard's Bakery Malasadamobile - Food Trucks Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii