I stopped by here yesterday morning for a coffee and a malasada. While traveling I try to hit up a new local coffee shop every day and on this morning it happened to be Maleko Coffee and Pastries. This might be one of the only places in Waikiki open at 4 AM which is perfect if you've just arrived the night before from the East Coast. The inside of the shop feels homey. They have a display case full of pastries along with additional baked goods set out nearby. For my coffee on this morning I decided to go with a coconut latte and then ordered a blueberry malasada while my father went with a custard-filled one. At Maleko, the malasadas are pre-made but not filled until you order which I think is a smart move. I first tried my blueberry malasada and thought it was good. The dough was light and fluffy and the filling had a great flavor. As for my coffee, I have to agree with other reviews that the syrup made it overly sweet. I still drank it, but I definitely would have preferred something less sweet. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again for the malasadas. As for the coffee, I would probably pass unless you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side. read more

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I came in because I saw that they had vegan donuts. He said I could do guava, blueberry, or plain, but he recommended the guava. It was less than three dollars including tax, so definitely affordable. The guava filling was great, but the donut itself was kind of bland. If it weren't so cheap, I would have given it three stars. But it was a good deal and I might go back. read more

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Donuts are unreal - better than Leonards in my opinion. The baker/owner is super friendly! I was happy that this place was on the lower level of where we were staying at! The place gets a lot of people in and out cause they know where the good stuff is at! He only makes three flavours- guava, blueberry and custard- but I assure you it is worth it. I will definitely be coming again when I'm back to the island read more

Maleko Coffee And Pastries - Blueberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great owner who is kind and makes killer pastries. His malassadas are light and creamy with a fine crumb. He fills them with guava, custard, mango or plain powdered with sugar. His chocolate croissants are rich with chocolate and butter. He dedicates himself to his customers and is friendly with everyone and so helpful. The coffee is delicious and he is generous with his pours. Support a small business. Opens at 4;00 AM to be there for the hotel workers and construction workers. read more

Maleko Coffee And Pastries - Wonderful crumble on a guava-filled malassada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Well, this may not be a fancy pastry shop, they have a solid assortment of pastries, and their Malasadas are some of the best I've ever had. I highly recommend stopping in and grabbing their coconut peanut butter or macadamia nut peanut butter. They also have several other variations, including chocolate. They also offer local honey. Their peanut butter is highly sought after back in the states. So if you're here grab a combo and give it a try, you just might find yourself ordering some online once you've given it a try. read more

Maleko's is a small spot that happened to be in the same hotel as the Airbnb we stayed at. The store itself is small and is more of a grab and go spot, however, the coffee here was actually very good! I ordered a cold brew and it was the perfect cool drink I needed while also giving me a good dose of caffeine. They also offer a variety of different pastries that looked really yummy, but I didn't try any during my visit. Service here was exceptionally warm and friendly as well. Overall, I'd say it was a really solid spot that I'd recommend! read more

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This shop opens at 4:00am and perhaps that is their competitive advantage. The store looks very hectic with items and boxes strewn everywhere. Pastries are ever present in cases, counters, and rolling racks. I ordered the latte which menu says $5.00 but I was charged $7.33. Even with tax that didn't make sense to me. The coffee was not even that good. I had a couple of sips and that was it. If you are looking for a place that is open super early, you can consider this one? Casual. Service was decent. Please come and create your own experience. read more

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This review is strictly for their coffee, which was extremely underwhelming. I got the macadamia nut coffee, iced. I really wanted to like this, but the macadamia nut flavor feels very superficial. It is overpoweringly sugary without having any real depth. The artificial nutty flavor just sits on top of a weak brew, leaving a weird, lingering aftertaste. It's more sugar-water than coffee. My drink was also no stirred, so it was slightly hot while it was over ice. I think I might've been happier with Starbucks (which is my least favorite). read more

I was excited to check out Maleko, as they are supposedly known for their coffee and pastries (especially, the malasadas). When I arrived, I was a bit taken aback that it really wasn't much of a cafe, as there wasn't any seating inside. It was more of a to-go type of place, but the place itself just wasn't tidy and a bit messy. The pastries that were in the case looked super dried out and unappetizing; there were a few malasadas that were in a bin with powdered sugar, but not sure how long those were standing there, even though the employees stated that they were just freshly made. I decided on a coffee, and they were gracious enough to make a 'customized' coconut peanut butter-flavored one, using one of the jars that they had available. The coffee itself was strong and it had that subtle hint of the coconut peanut butter. Unfortunately, I had a sticker shock of this coffee costing me over $9! In addition, it felt like there was some pressure to purchase additional items, but don't cave in! Another patron stopped by, also stating that they had heard about their malasads, but seeing the condition that they were in, he left. Located at the Waikiki Monarch Hotel. +avoid their dried-out pastries +overpriced coffee +located at the Waikiki Monarch Hotel read more

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Got here early after a morning stroll grabbed some treats to and a coffee Love this place! Great made to order coffee and the lady making it is just the sweetest as she cares so much if the coffee is exactly to the liking of the customer, as she's willing to adjust or remake as needed. For me it was a perfect black coffee with a hint of coconut, yummy! Everything is made fresh that day as they start baking at midnight. read more

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The coconut peanut butter has ruined me. I will now only eat coconut peanut butter. I stopped by for coffee at 5am on my to the north shore, this was one of the only places open that early. I was a little surprised by the store, I was expecting a cafe with seats, it looked more like a warehouse with boxes everywhere. Who cares though, the product is most important and they've got some yummy stuff, Marc was behind the counter, and he was awesome. For that early, he was super friendly and very ready to assist and make recommendations. I got a coconut latte that I enjoyed and a guava malasada that had the perfect balance of sweet and tart, that I gobbled up that morning. I bought the coconut peanut butter, lilikoi butter, and pineapple jam. My biggest regret is not buying many more jars, had I opened these while there, I would have went right back for more. Good thing they ship. read more

The aloha spirit is alive and well here at this sweet cozy bakery! Came here to order a coffee, bit of protein with the warmed ham cheese egg croissant and ... I saw these wonderful fresh baked goodies. Last day in Honolulu so I must get these pastries. Almond bear claw, Chocolate covered malasada sprinkled with coconut, Blueberry, coconut-peanut butter malasada. And a pineapple passion fruit muffin. Our service was wonderful , we wondered what coconut peanut butter tasted like and she offered to give us a free pastry. Wow, so generous but not necessary. Thank you so much. They sell lots of gifts too. I saw coffee painted artwork and this was inspiring. Lots of local sourced products. Would come here to support this cozy bakery off the beaten path. read more

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This place is located in the condos we stayed at, and so glad it was. Coffee was great, early opening hours, but the pastries!!. They were so delicious. Over the course of a few days we tried ham and cheese pastry, bacon and cheese, chocolate chip muffin. Even after the place closed, the gentleman running the place was hard at work next door preparing for the next day. read more

This place was open at 5 AM, so I decided to make the 1 mile walk from my hotel. I was really looking forward to their croissants and breakfast sandwiches. Unfortunately, the croissants were pretty dry and the breakfast sandwiches were just OK. I still appreciate that they were open so early, but the previous yelp reviews were not accurate. Food quality was OK, and the coconut peanut butter was also OK. read more

Ordered a mix of malasadas through DoorDash, an early 5am delivery! And did not disappoint! I was looking for a vegan option, since one of us has a dairy allergy. The plain and guava flavor hit the spot! Just enough powder coating on the outside and nice doughy texture from the inside. Maleko definitely can hang with the other big malasadas on the island! Highly recommend! read more

Maleko Coffee And Pastries - Vegan Malasadas, plain and guava filled! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Spinach and kale breakfast item was delicious and I'll order again. The shop is really small. and I don't remember if there was seating inside. The owner is really nice and they open really early. They also support the community and provide some of their items to a nearby church. read more

I stayed by this cafe for a week while on vacation and passed by every morning and night. I saw their vat of uncovered homemade peanut butter sitting out for days even after business hours. It's disgusting. Their pastries are also never covered, and their dishes are never washed after closing. read more

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Malasadas are baked and not deep fried and have plenty of filling: custard, blueberry, and guava options. We also bought coconut/pineapple muffin and the ham, cheese, egg, and a ham, cheese, egg croissant sandwiches. All very fresh and delicious. Enjoy! read more

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Amazing place. Real friendly staff and owner. They remembered our order on just the second time. Pastries were awesome and the juices were so tasty. read more

My go to place if I want some good breakfast sandwiches or muffins, even the Malasadas are freshly baked. They open early and just steps away from my home, grab and go before work. Service is quick and staff are really friendly. read more

Came here on an early rainy morning. Great pastries. Fantastic service. I wanted to come back the next day. read more

UGH!! Hole in the wall, looks very makeshift. Employee who waited on us was very pleasant but the older guy sitting behind the counter was anything but welcoming. The pastry was so so. I would never go back! read more

This bakery was located on the lobby floor of our hotel and we're so happy we stopped by! The smell of the baked goods, which they bake on site was the first thing that drew us in. We ordered a few pastries and brownies, which were really tasty and were helped by a very friendly cashier who also recommended some activities in the area. Overall we had a great experience and even came back to grab more brownies before heading home. read more

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We were staying in the hotel this place was located at and we were surprised by how good this place is! Every night when we would be coming back to the hotel, it smelt like freshly baked cookies, brownies and pastries. Decided to stop in one morning to grab a few things. We got a bear claw, a few brownies and their scones. They were all soooo good. On our last day in hawaii, we had to run back down to grab more brownies! They taste like a fudge brownie lava cake! It would pair perfectly with ice cream or coffee. We are OBSESSED! We highly recommend this place forsure! The coffee and pastries are a must! The workers here are soooo sweet and friendly as well! read more

Maleko Coffee And Pastries - Fudge Brownie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The best coffee service I received while on the island! The employee took her time to ask us about sweetness and milk intensity preferences. After, she had us taste it to make sure we liked it, then completed our full order! My drink was great, but the service was a grand slam. We also shared a spinach and kale pastry. It was buttery, flaky, and loaded with the spinach and kale. I only wish I got one of their sweet pastries to try as well! read more

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Super cool spot, the owner is super down to earth, humble and friendly, the coconut peanut butter is ridiculous delicious, no palm oil, if you're into peanut butter, this will become a regular stop, the rest of the pastries are legit, no frills just good ol sustenance. The coffee is reasonably priced. I just really dug the place and Malekos attitude and demeanor. The ambiance is just a walk in joint small and utilitarian. I'll be back every time when visiting Honolulu, as well as ordering the peanut butter when in the continental US. read more

Very friendly people and amazing pastries freshly filled with custard or guava or plain. Well worth the visit!

Six stars! An absolute hidden gem in Waikiki. The experiences I had here are what makes me think Hawaiians are some of the nicest people in the world. I was in town for only a few days and came back 3 times for coffee and baked goods! The coffee is brewed with a local Hawaiian bean and has the smooth yet bold flavor most people crave in coffee. The macadamia nut latte was outstanding. It was a little sweet for me but I asked what they could do and they added an extra shot and less sweetener too. Maleko is a quaint little shop that has a fantastic selection of fresh baked pastries and local goods. We tried almost everything and it was delicious. Our favorites were the coconut muffins, and palm leafs pastries. When it comes to service this place is unmatched. The owner was amazingly kind, asked us where we were visiting from, what we were planning to do and gave us recommendations. I know for a fact I will be back to see them on my next trip out, and if your visiting you need to stop in and grab a delicious baked good and coffee. They close at noon so be sure to come before they close for the day! read more

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Everything about this place is enjoyable....from the moment we walked in I knew this was going to be our spot for coffee and pastries. Auntie was so pleasant and welcoming. We got samples and without even asking. How NICE!!! We tried the malasada with guava and blueberry spread on top!!! Oh my goodness, what a delight! I would have never thought to combine these two together but it was so good. Our first coffee from here was the macadamia iced latte and I don't know if we will try anything else since this was made perfectly by Auntie. I also tried the coconut pineapple...can I just get these delivered to California daily?! lol. I am always looking for the pineapple and coconut combo in California in many food products and for one it's so hard to find or it's not done right. This is the perfect spot for grab and go since they don't have seating. They also have other small items for souvenirs like coconut peanut butter which I will be purchasing towards the end of my stay for small souvenirs for people back home. This shop is located on the lobby floor of the Waikiki Monarch hotel and in close proximity there is also tour groups, car rentals, bar with happy hour specials. Como visit Maleko...I've only been here a day and I am already recommending it to the locals I encounter. read more

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10/10 food, service and ambiance. We bought four croissant pastries (jalapeño bacon and cheese, strawberry, guava, mango, and blueberry) and four malasadas (plain topped w/ chocolate, cream, guava, and blueberry) The malasadas here are better than Leonard's PERIOD. I love "anything" croissants so I definitely tried to get one of each but it's so hard to choose. They are all so good! This is the type of bakery I've been looking for! read more

Maleko Coffee And Pastries - 4 different Croissant pastry and 4 malasadas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We stayed in the building that Maleko is in, and came here several times during our stay. The coffee was made perfectly every time, and the breakfast sandwiches were delicious and filling. We tried one of almost every pastry in there and enjoyed them all. The staff are also amazing - everyone was so kind and efficient. Highly recommend! read more

This is a run-down (vintage?) takeout-only shop with coffees and pastries. Expresso was very good. House coffee was very weak. Malasada was not good at all; a lump of dough rolled in confectioners sugar. There is a lot of foot traffic through the shop so I guess you need to know what to order. read more

Called in an order Decafe cinnamon honey latte 4 shots on ice w/ splash of cream. When I went in to pickup it seamed that both workers were very confused and a bit overwhelmed. Nevertheless when I got home and opened the bag of coffees. I got 2 iced drinks that looked the exact same. 2 Large iced americanos. No latte No splash of cream in the shots Couldn't tell which one was decaf. A Dixie cup of cinnamon on the side and a plastic container of honey on the side. And they charged for everything! The latte I didn't get, the splash of cream I didn't get, the honey etc. very very disappointing. They are very overpriced for what you get. read more

Cute little place with delicious latte's & pastries! Staff is very nice. My husband & I have grabbed breakfast here several times over our 10 day stay in Waikiki. read more

Favorite coffee and breakfast spot EVER!!! My husband and I stayed in Hawaii for a week and we came here at least 4-5 times. Coffee is perfectly brewed and the ham, egg, and cheese sandwich is my new obsession! The store owner was so sweet, friendly, and made our stay feel like home. I am sad we leave today, but can't wait to visit again so we can come back to Maleko's!!! read more

Maleko Coffee And Pastries - Drip Coffee 16 oz Ham, egg & cheese sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Maleko has the best malasadas! They're very fresh and reasonably priced! Every time I visit Honolulu, Maleko is my go-to for this delicious Hawaiian treat! Get there early though as he closes at noon! read more

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Amazing coffee and pastries! Plus great customer service! The owner was very friendly and the coffee is just really great! read more

The service was phenomenal! One of the best oat milk lattes I've had in a while. The blueberry muffin was delicious! read more

Wow, I did not expect everything to be that good! We got a guava malasada and a macadamia nut muffin. The malasada was magic! The guava filling was amazing, not too sweet. The muffin was just as delicious, also not to sweet. The food along with super friendly service, what an delicious way to start the morning! read more

Wanted to get some quick pastries before meeting our friends on the other side of the island. Quality/Quantity - Sadly they were out of the malasadas, something they are well known for So we got a few pastries. Sadly after she heated them in the microwave, all the pastries seemed "flat." The flavors were still there but the texture was gone. Sorry had more pictures but if you read my previous reviews, I have had minimal luck connecting my mobile Yelp pictures with my desktop Yelp written reviews... Atmosphere - Small local owned bakery. Offer catering. Open 6 days a week from 5am to noon; catering to many of the workers in this area. Service - Good. Price - Can't remember, like $10??? Did not seem expensive. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2017. Can I recommend an oven, or toaster oven to heat pastries for your customers? read more

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