First impression, I thought the location was kinda hidden and small. But when you enter inside, it's actually huge! They have the bakery, sit down restaursnt area, and an open kitchen. We came around 4PM and were surprised it was almost empty (but slowly it did get busier). Our food came with complimentary bread with guava sauce. It was really good! The bread is toasted, crispy, and buttery. Everyone in my party enjoyed it. We did not expect our food items to come in really large portions. I loved the chicken karaage! The batter was light and crispy with great flavors and had a yummy sauce drizzled on top. It also came with a scoop of rice, buttered corn, and Mac salad. Mac salad was delicious! Prime rib sandwich came with salad and au jus sauce and a side of salad. It's good but also very filling. I didn't try the burger or teriyaki chicken but was told both were delicious. After dinner, we ordered a few items from the bakery to eat on the plane. You have to take a number and wait for them to call it. I got 2 kouign Amannn, 2 Dubai coco puff, and half dozen green tea puff. The kouign amann is a circular croissant. I liked that it was soft and flaky and had a sweet, crispy glaze over it. The Dubai coco puff had a strong pistachio crunchy flavor but I thought it was way too sweet for me personally. The Star of the show are the green tea cream puffs! I would come back to just order that! The top filling tasted like a thick creamy brown butter green tea-flavored icing. The filling inside doesn't taste like brown butter and less thick but still really good. Overall, they had really good food and items from the bakery. Highly recommend the infamous green tea cream and chicken karaage dish! Customer service was quick and professional though I felt like our server wasn't that friendly lol. The restaurant was very clean and had plenty of seating. read more

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Liliha Bakery on Nimitz has always been one of my favorites, but lately the quality has slipped. Toss greens and salad are cheap additions to a plate that should look more appealing, yet the presentation feels rushed. I ordered the clam chowder, and the waitress placed the spoon directly into the soup -- not something I expect from a place with their reputation The fried chicken, which I normally enjoy, came out dark brown, a bit dry, and tasted like the oil wasn't cleaned. And when I ordered the prime rib, the waitress asked if it was takeout while I was already seated in her section Clam chowder: very good Fried chicken: 3/5 Prime rib: 5/5 The bakery area is almost too good to pass up -- coco puffs still hit, and the Dubai-style pastries are a nice treat I still love this establishment, but I hope they tighten up the quality and service again Marie read more

First time here and loved our breakfast. They started us with warm butter rolls served with red guava....the red guava was REALLY good on top of the rolls. I ordered the ultimate waffle which came with whip cream, blueberries, strawberries, butter and nuts. Also had a side of the fried potatoes...it was all very good. My friend had the loco moco with white rice and he said it was good, one his favorite. Service was perfect, waiter was very friendly and accommodating. There bakery has an amazing variety of sweets and we decided to get Cocoa Puffs to go...was told by a local that they are delicious and their signature item so had to try (when I'm not stuffed). I am no longer stuffed and tried the Cocoa Puffs....so good! Gotta go back and get the frozen Cocoa Puffs to take home! Lots of locals here so it must be good! Definitely recommend and will definitely return! read more

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Yea it's super touristy and commercialized but if you don't have to go out of your way, it's worth trying their malasadas, butter rolls and Dubai cream puffs. The food is way better at Guieb Cafe a mile away, and baked goods - namely malasadas are way better at Leonard's Bakery. read more

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Liliha Bakery is popular, even iconic, among local Hawaiians. I learned of the cafe from my Hawaiian Yelp friends. This Hawaiian owned bakery is awesome with a colorful selection of donuts and pastries that is breathtaking. My daughter says the Coco Puffs are a popular treat that people bring to work to share with coworkers. Coco Puffs are chocolate filled cream puffs topped with a butterscotch cream. Yes, I tried one, and it was sweet and delicious. We had Sunday brunch at the cafe. The place was busy when we arrived and I easily checked in at the self check in stand. We were seated in about ten minutes. The menu is filled with Hawaiian favorites as well as traditional breakfast and lunch items. I was a bit disappointed that there was no kid's menu for my granddaughter. We ended up buying her an adult pancake breakfast, which she only nibbled on. I had the Grilled Shrimp plate. The shrimp were huge and very good, but very difficult to peel. Their shrimp stuck to the shell as I cleaned them. While I liked my meal, I probably wouldn't get it again because of the difficulty peeling the shrimp. Their famous potato Mac salad is very good (a decadent feast of carbs) that I enjoyed. I had the multigrain rice, which was a hearty blend of grains and beans. The side of roasted corn was delicious. My daughter had the Country Omelette with bacon and cheese. She substituted a side salad for toast. She enjoyed her meal. Rhizza, our server, was friendly and attentive. They have clean and modern restrooms and a private parking lot. We picked up assorted baked goods to take home, of course. I don't know how anyone could pass those fabulous pastries. read more

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Was never a fan of their original location/food. But this place is much better. Don't know if it's just the setting or... Food was delicious. Staff was friendly and courteous. Easy parking in front. read more

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Update on this Liliha location 11-6-25. I decided to come here for a one stop shop breakfast and buying a bday cake. Well got seated right away but now to get serve we had water and menus but the server didn't come till about I would say 20 mins or so.but I must agree like short staff and people don't want to work if it's their 2nd job When the server came brought our famous grilled butter rolls and no where in sight after. When she finally came took our order and we waited another 10 mins or so for our food. We ate and left. So to the bakery now I wanted a dream cake and the counter person said sorry no cakes we have no decorator over here and we waiting for the cakes to come in from another bakery. It's was their main store Kuakini store where they have to get the cakes from. Oh well it is what it is. Well I guess the next time pearl highlands for breakfast or lunch. read more

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I've been to Liliha Bakery a handful of times and it's a great spot for comfort food! During my recent visit, we ordered the prime rib French dunk and the mac nut waffle and chicken karaage. Both dishes were pretty good! The prime rib French dunk came on a nice croissant bread and the meat was tender. The Mac nut waffle was sweet and yummy with tasty fried chicken karaage. We also added on a clam chowder to make it a combo with the sandwich and that was pretty good as well. The prices are a bit high and I do feel like the portions could be a bit bigger. But overall, still a nice place to eat with great food and a lot of options to choose from on the menu! read more

Liliha Bakery - Prime rib French dunk - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Classic Oahu stop! My cousins brought us here several years ago for brunch and their cream puffs, so we had to come back for a late night sweet treat. We got their original cream puffs, poi donut, and chocolate banana cream pie. Their original cream puff comes with the standard vanilla custard filling. Theirs is not super sweet and the puff itself is so airy and light. Very addicting... Their poi donut surprised me and I ended up loving it more than I thought. Poi is a Hawaiian staple -- pounded taro root with a mild sweet flavor. But, the last time I had it, it was pretty tasteless and cold so I wasn't a huge fan. Nevertheless, this bakery did it justice with a mochi texture and yummy vanilla sugary glaze! Wish I bought a dozen of these. Their "chocolate" banana pie entails more of having a chocolate lined crust and then it's just a banana cream pie. It was delightful and had right amount of sweetness / creaminess. The crust was perfectly flaky and yummy. One note I will say is they don't offer slices of their pies and the worker helping us didn't seem pleased that we were ordering? Maybe just a rough day but it was kind of an off putting experience if this was your first time. Still coming back here though! #loveuliliha read more

Liliha Bakery - Original cream puff, Poi Donut, and Chocolate Eclair - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was consistent and okay. And the service was excellent and they waitress who served us very attentive. And you know you can just eat at the restaurant without getting their huge selections of desserts. There were lots of empty tables when we went so it wasn't that long of a wait. It was pretty mellow. read more

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I used to love this place, but the past few times I've stopped by, the food was not up to par. Add that with the high prices, I feel like it's for the tourists now. I ordered the 2 piece fried chicken plate for lunch. They gave me 3 pieces because they said it was small (nice gesture). My fried chicken was over fried until close to burnt. I ate as much as I could on one of the pieces and finished the salad. Not sure if I want to come back for the food, but the bakery items are still good. read more

Liliha Bakery - Burnt fried chicken - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My family and I frequently go to their bakery for their cream puffs and baked goods. This is my first time eating breakfast at this location. I have been to their original location. This one has a lot more seating and is a nice establishment. Unfortunately, do they do not take any reservations. We had a party of 10 but our wait was only 30 minutes which was great. Portion sizes are decent. The food is flavorful and everybody loved what they order. Local moco is always a favorite. We also enjoy their mahi-mahi and their smoked pork belly. read more

Liliha Bakery - Loco moco fried rice - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love this place! Not sure why it's 3.5 stars as I haven't dug through the reviews. Every time I'm here I'm greeted with a smile. The service is great whether sitting at the bar or a table. Not over bearing but will keep my coffee topped off. I love all the different plates I've had here. Today I went with the smoked pork belly and eggs again as it's one of my favorites. It's quiet enough to have a conversation without having to speak up but always semi-full. It's worth a stop...even if it's just for the grilled butter rolls read more

Liliha Bakery - Grilled Butter Rolls - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The bread they serve you to start is to DIE for! My wife and I devoured it so quick. It comes with a strawberry jam. The bread is so light and buttery and basically melts in your mouth. We ordered more the 2nd time we went but you do have to pay 2.99 for an extra basket. The pancakes are really good and so is the mac waffle. The loco moco was just okay. And the eggs, bacon breakfast was also good but nothing special. We will be back for the bread basket. read more

Liliha Bakery - Pancakes, loco moco, eggs and bacon - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Liliha bakery on Nimitz isn't that busy compared to their Ala Moana location. It's more quiet, organized and the ambiance is nice Food is exactly the same if not better since they are t so slammed read more

Came here to dine-in after her initial dinner plans fell through. i think they are known mostly for their bakery but I thought the food here was unexpectedly good! i got the miso butterfish, loco moco, and kimchi fried rice. to my biggest surprise, the kimchi fried rice was delicious. the butter fish was good but a little tooo salty. services was great! absolutely no complaints... aside from the saltiness but I'm sure you can the chef to adjust it in some way or get the sauces on the side read more

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So Ono! The miso salmon and loco moco were so good! Their bakery items are always amazing. Every location we have been to has great customer service and calm, relaxing ambiance. read more

Liliha is a diner and bakery known for their cream puffs. For a diner, they surprisingly have seafood too. I shared a plate of their miso butterfish that is so yummy. Diet was out the window with their tasty potato mac salad. It's a whitefish that was flakey and cooked well. I saw a table with lobster tail and steak. I also got to share a loco moco with fried rice. Portions are huge so be hungry or share with a friend. Their dinner rolls were all over their menu and came with almost everything. They were cut, toasted and served with a bright red syrup. Don't forget to get some desserts to go. read more

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My first meal in Hawaii and my gosh was it one to write home to! I got the mushroom and chicken and a lone waffle on the side. The chicken was smothered in an almost heavily gravy with mushrooms that I couldn't stop thinking about even when I polished the plate off and left no crumbs. Yes, it was that good! The chicken was soft and moist, the gravy paired so well with the mushroom and who doesn't like the chicken and mushroom combo?! It's like eating steak without potatoes on the side! The gravy was nice and thick, but it dripped and oozed like it was sweat on a hot day. Thinking about the dish is making my mouth water. I had to eat it with the rice too! The waffle was nothin short of amazing. The hot syrup and the whipped cream and butter to accompany the breakfast stable. It was crispy yet soft and the syrup was not overwhelming or too sweet. Such a solid first meal n Hawaii! read more

Liliha Bakery - Chicken and mushroom - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Having visited Liliha Bakery numerous times, this was my first experience at the Nimitz location and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Portuguese sausage breakfast, and it was easily the best version I've had during my stay in Hawaii. The sausage had a delicious char-grilled flavor with a subtle sweetness that reminded me of Longanisa. The signature bread rolls served with raspberry jelly were exceptional. Honestly, I could be perfectly satisfied having just those for breakfast; they're that good. I also picked up some of their famous cream puffs to go, along with a container of the Chantilly spread and raspberry jelly, both of which I look forward to enjoying back home on toast or fresh rolls. Service was excellent. Our server went above and beyond, offering helpful tips on how to safely pack and transport the items back to the mainland. Looking forward to returning on my next visit! read more

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We were a party of 7 adults and 3 children, and a baby. We did walk in after 9pm and half of our party weren't present. I told the hostess the rest were coming in 5 minutes. When it was 5 minutes, the lady asked us, are you sure it's 5 minutes, our kitchen last call is at 9:30, so I checked on my family and they arrived shortly after. The staff offered high chairs for two of the kids, so that was nice. We didn't take too long to look over the menu. The server passed us a few times as she serviced her other tables. It was an older lady. She didn't really try to engage in a conversation or asked us how we were doing. Understandable, it's late, end of the day. My husband ordered for me, my order was the FIRST thing she took. He said, can she get the Chicken Teriyaki and then everyone else on our table ordered their food. The rolls came out, and they came in two baskets. The last time I remembered, they used to have little plates for them, but I guess they don't do that anymore. My husband got his food first, he ordered a Mushroom Chicken plate, then my Dad in law got his Roast Pork House Special. Then another order came out, Oxtail Soup and then an Omelette. My family were halfway done with their food, and then the last two orders come around. A Salad with Salmon for my Aunty and mines. The food runner goes, "Beef Teri." My jaw dropped. I said, huh, beef or do you mean chicken? He goes, "beef." Oh my gosh. I told him, I ordered chicken teriyaki. They offer to fix it, but I politely declined. My husband said, by the time it comes out we're all going to be done eating. Mind you, I have my 2 y/o daughter waiting to eat with me, so I take the food. Would you consider this a big deal? To have to eat what you didn't order because you don't want to have to wait for them to fix it? I was upset, but I tried not to show it. I understand it happens. Anyway, my Husband's plate came with Mac salad and he clearly told the server mixed greens. Our server though, didn't make sure that we got our food, nor checked in on us. As we finished up our food, the server comes with containers and placed them on the table, didn't say, do you need these, just assumed we needed them. But yes we did. Lastly, the only time our server apologized was after she dropped the check for my Husband to sign. I don't even remember her saying thank you when she dropped the check the first time. We usually have a great experience here, but I'm sorry, this is the reason for my two stars. read more

My mom & I have loco moco with fried rice. Service is great! Food is delicious! I would definitely recommend to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner read more

Liliha Bakery - Guava juice - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Never knew there was a liliha bakery on Nimitz! It looked like a place mostly locals come to, therefore not very crowded, but clean and nice! Has breakfast with a friend and my veggie omelet was delicious. Of course, picked up some coco puffs and a mochi donut on the way out! read more

Liliha Bakery - French toast - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Woo! Hawaii 2025! Let's go! First stop had to be Liliha Bakery! Finally got to try the 3 piece fried chicken. These were 3 fatty pieces of chicken. Holy smokes were these huge! Super delicious! 3 pieces I think was a little to much though. I think I would get the 2 piece next time. Got it.with fried rice and Mac salad and corn. So good! The butter roll with the jelly is always so good. Also got some delicious cream puffs and mochi from the bakery. Service - really friendly. We were sat pretty quickly and she definitely took care of us. Parking - pretty decent sized parking lot. Wasn't too hard to find parking. Will I be back? Heck Yeah! Always such good times and good vibes at Liliha Bakery! read more

Liliha Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This review is solely for the bakery section. I like Liliha Bakery but my Dad? He loves it! I usually frequent their Liliha location because I used to work down the road from there and preferred that location. This was my first time going to their Nimitz location, thanks to Donna O. We arrived on a weekend afternoon, it was busy in the parking lot! The three of us went to the display case. Plenty of baked goods and sweet treats are out for display. You can find the same stuff as their other locations such as their well-known items and specials. The workers are efficient, just pull a number and they'll call for you. Depending on how many people are working it can be a little wait. My Dad always has to have his Poi Donut and Coco Puff. I bought him those to satisfy his cravings! He loved them and appreciated the consistency in taste compared to other locations. There are plenty of Liliha Bakery's around the island. The one-off Nimitz is a popular one with locals. There's parking in the front and back. Happy to cross another Liliha Bakery off my list! read more

Liliha Bakery - Poi Donut - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Liliha Bakery absolutely lives up to the hype and then some. I'm obsessed with their warm butter rolls paired with guava jam - honestly reason enough to come back again and again. We ordered the loco moco, oxtail soup, New York steak, and grilled jumbo shrimp, and every single dish was a hit with generous portions; not a crumb was left behind at our table. Everything was flavorful, comforting, and clearly made with care. The ambiance was welcoming from the moment you walk in - spacious, bright, and fun to see both the kitchen and bakery in action alongside the restaurant seating. Huge shoutout to our waitress Mary Lou, who was incredibly sweet and attentive and made the experience even better. A must-visit spot in Honolulu for locals and visitors alike. read more

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I was visiting a good friend in Oahu and she took me to this delicious bakery. She said she has been coming here since she was a little girl and it's amazing. Well, she wasn't wrong, this place is super cute and the baked goods are delicious! Parking was easy and service was quick. We just ordered from the bakery and wow, I wish we had one of these where I live. I will def be back the next time I visits the island! Try the coco puff or the mochi donut! read more

Liliha Bakery - Me shoveling a coco puff in my mouth! - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Music is waaaay too loud! Lady sweeping while people are eating . I asked to make sure noodles are not over cooked... they were . Maybe they need to be using a different noodle. This one had no texture. Broth was good. Hubby said the hamburger steak was good. He really enjoyed the rolls read more

Liliha Bakery - Hamburger steak - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of our favorite breakfast stops and bakery in Oahu. Service is friendly and helpful. There could be a wait depending on when you go. It's famous and a favorite with locals. It's a family friendly restaurant and great place to get baked goods. Must try when in Honolulu. Try the poi donuts or take some home if they have any. They can run out! read more

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Over hyped and just a recognized name- this place is not even worth the mention. Dined in for dinner around 7:45pm... saw the "clam Chowder" sign all over, sadly they was out. Asked for coffee, was told the coffee machine is down. Tell me why I ordered a Denver Omelette that was more like an onion scramble- like seriously about 1/2 a cup of onions in this 3 egg omelette. Someone in our group ordered the meat loaf, sadly- they was out. Attempted to order the 3 piece fried chicken dinner, unfortunately- they only had order for 2pcs. The place seems like it's striving for some type of fine dining vibe but all that doesn't matter when "they're out" of almost if not half of what's on the 4 page menu. Is it me or just us? Of course, regarding taste- the food was mid, nothing too special- comfort food doesn't require pallet exploding flavors, but this place is mid and horrible. read more

Liliha Bakery - Omelette or scramble? - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Service was five star! We wanted to like it, as the pastries are the best. We went in for breakfast. Ordered one pork belly with fried rice and a side of spam. Pork belly was not as expected, it wasn't normal pork belly. This was like pork kalbi, very thin. It was burnt on one side and completely over marinated. It was the fried rice that stop the meal. It was mushy, and you could literally see the jar garlic paste. The flavor profile was wet garlic rice. The spam was merely shown to grill as it had no sear on it at all. Didn't eat that. Very sad. Don't see ourself going back for any but a donut. Oh, and the music is quite loud. read more

I ALWAYS come here at least twice while on-island: once on arrival from the airport and once right before going to the airport. The garlic fried rice with Spam is my choice, but really expensive at $17.95 (inflation - used to be $12 only a couple of years ago. Their bakery with their world famous cocoa puff (cream on top, chocolate inside) is divine, and they also have cakes and donuts. read more

Liliha Bakery - Bar seating at Liliha Nimitz - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Stopped by Liliha Bakery for a mix of savory and sweet - their loco moco (mid portion), Dubai chocolate coco puff, and Dubai chocolate croissant. Liliha Bakery is a Honolulu staple known for pastries like the original coco puffs and hearty diner plates including loco moco. Loco Moco (Mid): Solid but nothing groundbreaking - juicy patty with well-seasoned gravy over rice and egg, though the portion felt average and the patty a tad overcooked. Pairs great with their complimentary grilled butter rolls, which steal the show with that crispy-buttery edge. Dubai Chocolate Coco Puff & Croissant: These new Dubai chocolate items shine! The coco puff bursts with decadent pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi, elevating the classic chantilly style into something trendy and addictive. The croissant delivers flaky layers with the same rich pistachio filling and perfect sweetness - ideal with coffee, way better than expected for a local twist on the viral trend. Service was quick even on a busy Sunday, and the vibe is classic local diner. Worth it for the sweets alone; loco moco is reliable comfort food read more

Liliha Bakery - Dubai choc coco puff - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Liliha Bakery is one of our favorite local places in Honolulu to dine in or take-out. The Nimitz location is convenient with lots of spacious seating in a friendly, clean, modern ambiance. For a change, I decided to go with French toast for breakfast and loved it! It was served hot and fluffy and flavorful! It was a busy Saturday morning and we had to wait, but it was worth the time spent looking at all the lovely sweets in the bakery. read more

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I had looked forward to coming to Liliha for a long while. We stopped in for breakfast on a rainy morning. This location is right by the port so it gets more local patrons. They definitely know a good thing. I got the roasted pork loco moco. Soooooo good! The real star of the meal is the butter rolls. I've GOT to figure out how to make those at home! The syrup they serve with them is indescribably delicious... buy a jar to take home. My wife got the pancakes. I think they were good, but I was too busy rolling around in my loco moco to notice. The coffee was really good as well, and the service was friendly and efficient. read more

Liliha Bakery - Roasted pork loco moco - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is one of many Liliha bakeries across the island of Oahu. I love stopping by this one on the way back to the airport since it is conveniently located right off of Nimitz. The bread with the strawberry jam is a great appetiser but they do charge if you want to order more. The fried rice is pretty average, and the salmon, chicken, and pork belly were pretty solid dishes all around. The bakery is always crowded and rightfully so. Their pastries are amazing and I have been getting them there since I was a little kid. I still absolutely love their coco puffs. read more

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Good old fashioned diner and comfort food. The bakery section also has oldies but goodies such as poi donuts, cream puffs, pizza rolls, azuki pastries, anpan, long John's, old fashioned donuts, and their cakes: Chantilly, dream, dobash, sponge chiffon, etc. Their poi rolls and butter rolls are also appreciated additions to family dinners. read more

Liliha Bakery - Breakfast all day - Bakeries Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Excellent food and service. The "coffee shop" area is actually big and can handle large groups. We have come here many times for meals and enjoyed every one of them. Most recently a group of 12 of us came here. We had the chicken with mushroom gravy, grilled garlic shrimp, cheeseburger with potato discs?, club sandwich, saimin, chicken salad, meatloaf plate, etc. All good home cooked foods that tasted great! Their butter biscuits are also delicious! Only problem is we didn't leave room for dessert- their bakery is fantastic. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area, it's so good. read more

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Never a disappointment at Liliha's Bakery! Their menu is impressively vast, with something to satisfy every craving--whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Craving a comforting bowl of ramen or a hearty meat dish? They've got you covered. The food is always delectable, and the service is fast, friendly, and full of local aloha. Even if there's a line, it's absolutely worth the wait. Pro tip: After you've sat down in their clean/spacious dining area and devoured your meal, don't forget to swing by the bakery side--perfect for grabbing some sweet treats to take home (or enjoy on the spot)! read more

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Tried this Liliha bakery hoping we just had an off experience at the Waikiki one previously. But this one also was just meh. The place inside was large, had a lot of seating and was clean, parking lot was decent enough. We got some cupcakes for a birthday party and some poi mochi donuts. Everything was just okay nothing to write home about. I prefer the poi donuts from another bakery nearby officially after another try. The presentation of these are great but the taste is lacking. The cupcakes were cupcakes nothing special or would bring me back. Liliha just isn't my thing after trying them again. Service was friendly and prompt, I did like that you had a number to get helped. read more

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