My husband and I had to try Leonard's Bakery while we were on vacation in Hawaii, and it definitely…read moredid not disappoint! The malasadas were served hot and fresh, and the custard filling was absolutely delicious. You can really taste how fresh they are, and they were well worth the stop. The customer service was also very friendly, and the ordering process was quick and easy. Just keep in mind there isn't any seating inside you place your order, then wait outside for your number to be called. If we ever make it back to Oahu, Leonard's Bakery will definitely be one of our first stops. Highly recommend!

I had heard many things about Leonard's malasadas before going so the anticipation was high. I…read moreloved how they were cooked fresh and were hot as soon I was given them. I got the guava and haupia fillings. The malasadas were tasty but I think the filling was ok! Next time I'll need to try a different one. There's usually a line but it goes really fast.

I love Pipeline Bakeshops Malasadas! I have been to several Malasada places in Hawaii but | love…read morethere's the best for the following reasons: 1. the size of the malasadas: some restaurants tend to make their Malasadas smaller and when places do this it ruins the overall texture and quality of it. The bigger the malasadas size the more airy and fluffy and more bread layers that will be inside. 2. their malasadas always taste fresh and the same quality each time. 3. their malasadas don't feel oily or heavy at all Overall I would highly recommend this place for their Malasadas! I'm so happy to have found them. I can back multiple times on my trip. They also have other desserts too that I have yet to try. They have ice cream, cakes, and other desserts Also tip: if you are ordering a malasada also order a coffee or a matcha drink to go with it. The cinnamon sugar from the malasada just matches so perfectly with a drink this restaurant is also a nice place for walking! There's lot of stores and restaurants to walk around! I'm trying to remember but I think there was a book off that was not too far from here! If you either drive or maybe walk. Service: staff was super helpful and friendly while I was there. I was having an issue with my online order because my phone was being glitchy and they were so nice in helping :) Also wanted to note their branding is so cute!! They even sell merch items too

Everyone knows to go to Leonard's for freshly made malasadas, and the constant crowds there attest…read moreto their quality and variety (review: https://yelp.to/jaduiZfQRq). However, there are many alternative malasada purveyors throughout Honolulu, so I depended on local vloggers to find the best ones. This one popped up often on YouTube, and as luck would have it, we were dining at The Pig & The Lady on the next block. How calorifically convenient. We took the opportunity to stop by for a pre-dinner snack since they closed at 6PM. It's a cute shop with multiple sweets including quite a selection of housemade ice cream and delectable mouthfuls called Cake Bombs (Photo 10). We decided we would be good and ordered one unfilled Malasada each. Dusted with various sugar flavors, they were just $2.65 a piece. I went for the Coffee, while Jamie chose the daily special, Cinnamon (Photo 6). They were soft and tasty, quite comparable to Leonard's albeit a tad smaller. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing since we had dinner ahead of us. However, we let temptation get the best of us and shared a $5.50 slice of the Ube Haupia Mac Nut Bar, a yummy combination of sweet potato and ube topped with haupia (coconut milk pudding) on a macadamia nut crust (Photo 9). Truth be told, it stole the show from the malasadas. FOOD - 4 stars... the malasadas were good, but that ube dessert was next level AMBIANCE - 4 stars...really a takeout operation with a lot of temptations SERVICE - 4 stars...very calm and orderly TOTAL - 4 stars...yet another spot for sweet Hawaiian decadence RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/U7YPblfoMP

Situated right off the parking lot before entering the Ala Moana food court. We skipped it at first…read morethen decided to try it after everyone was done eating inside. On the way back to the car we saw it again and decided to try the Strawberry Bingsu. Our party shared the bowl and loved it so much we decided to also try the Mango Bingsu. It was the perfect amount of fruits and sweetness to cool us down in the muggy afternoon weather. Good service. Clean dining area. Cute decor. Wish we had more time to try other desserts but we will definitely visit again when we're back in town!

Good: Ordering is easy using a kiosk which provided clear instructions to the user. Quick service,…read moreeven near closing. At 8:30 pm, the place was packed, which is a great sign. Standard generous portion for a bingsu location, notably generous for an Ala Moana location. The location itself was free of insects despite being on a ground floor location with sugary desserts everywhere. Meh: The $14 (including 15% tip) dessert tasted too light and ice-like and appeared more translucent (rather than opaque white) than expected, leading me to think the milk was watered down, which may be how the establishment can make up the cost for the portion size while maintaining a spot in Ala Moana, especially given milk prices in Hawai'i, even if you're buying from Costco or direct from farmers. Also, tables were not cleaned after each party departed; that transparent puddle on your table might not be condensation and may instead be drool drops from the toddler who sat there before you. Overall: Good (not outstanding) experience. Knocked off 2 stars for combination of suspected diluted milk + unclean tables.

Only the second visit to the tea and gelato bar by day, cocktail bar by night, establishment that…read moreis Cha to Gelato Zen. Dining area is small with 4 tables and bench seating as well as chairs. Counter seats six. Pay at the POS above the gelato display case. There is metered street parking, but being on Kapahulu Avenue...parking can be rough. This afternoon I dined in at the counter because it was hot outside, it must've been higher than 81 defrees F. I requested a double gelato - Matcha and Kinako, which came wiith brown sugar syrup. Excellent. Initial visit, I had a takeaway Soda Float: their June special. It was a white tea with white peach gelato...though it seemed more like a sorbet, but what do I know.... and yuzu syrup. You can customize your own soda float. July's gelato flavor is lychee. Hours are from 200p till 1100p, closed on Wednesdays. Actually, their hours are more differentiated than that, e.g., Fridays and Saturdays are open from 200p till midnight. After dark bar hours start at 600p. Staff is very courteous. Female employee was being trained...she was super busy today.

4 stars only because parking is kinda terrible, especially on busy weekends…read more love the diagrams about the different teas and flavors. really helps you choose the best tea for what youre feeling. fun gelato flavors, but i was boring and picked a normie one (azuki) lol combo is totally worth it, tea + monaka with gelato mochi balls & azuki def a relaxing spot, though not many seats on some nights they have a bartender so you can get match cocktails. unfortunately the night we went, they didnt have that worker =( will have to try again

Waiola Shave Ice is a classic, must-have for locals and visitors. I always get the Strawberry…read moreCream, but all their flavors are delicious and go great with the wide assortment of toppings that they offer. Some of the most delicious syrups and softest ice on the island. The workers are friendly and fast! Vibe: They have outdoor seating and a little shop full of snacks, merchandise, and trinkets inside. Parking: They have a small parking lot, but parking can be difficult. We usually park on the street.

Really is the best shave ice in Hawaii. The texture of the ice can't be beat and the syrups are not…read moretoo sweet. Prices are also very reasonable. A small cup (perfect size for me) is $4 + toppings. The service is always quick. Parking is difficult though as it's only street parking.

I needed to occupy myself after I dropped hubs off for his first cataract surgery…read more After doing some retail therapy at NR I had half an hour to spare. Hubs had to fast from 6 am for his 2 pm surgery so I thought he would probably be starving and would enjoy a delectable salt and butter roll from here. At $4.50 a piece I consider this a luxury for us. I found a close stall in the parking structure. A very cheerful polite male employee took my order. I had seen two occupied tables as I walked into the shop. Both had matcha drinks. Why not? I asked the young man assisting me, what's the best matcha drink? He said his favorite was banana matcha with extra banana foam. Okay I'll try it. He repeated it to the cashier. So popular there was a wait for beverages to be prepared. Soon enough mine was ready. I think Doc would enjoy this drink. This shop is a working bakery. Many yummy pastries displayed. Menu is posted high up above to choose from. Rather tiny shop with room for customers to stand in line to order and wait for drinks. Clean, busy with a few tables and chairs outside but pretty much in direct sun.

one thing about me, imma have a matcha! Anytime, any day! The banana matcha is a top seller but I…read morealso love the rose matcha! I recently went and decided to branch out and try the taro latte and that was 100/10!! Definitely a new favorite. As for the baked goods, I am obsessed with their salt and butter rolls, red bean rolls and their japanini! I am a student nearby and try to get some during lunch or for breakfast but the only downside is they are always SO BUSY! (i mean good for them but man i hate waiting in the hot sun for 20 mins) other than that I really do like this bakery and cafe!

I tried their brand new item the Tofu Black Sesame Frappe. Wow! It was so delicious! I also did not…read morefeel bad drinking it after running because it had so much protein from the tofu which is what it's made out of. The tofu on the bottom made it similar to a coffee jelly drink with tofu as well as the strong hints of black sesame throughout the drink. I highly recommend trying it if you want to drink something that doesn't make you feel guilty after! Also to note I felt so full after drinking this drink LOL! That Tofu packed on a lot of protein and kept me full felt really energized after as well! Their bubble waffle is forever my favorite with a perfect crunchy outer and fluffy inner. I only go here for bubble waffles. Ambiance is so clean, bright, and cute. It definitely reminds me of a cute cafe you'd find in Korea! Definitely stop by :) it's one of my favorite cafes to visit.

Cute place! Great service but takes a wee bit of time…read more Tofu dessert (strawberry) - super yummy! Tamago (Egg salad) sandwich - sorry, I was not impressed, esp since it was quite pricey for what i make at home. Thought it would be little different. Brown sugar boba milk tea - sweet! Good to take home and add more milk to make another drink. Heard Great things about this place, so will be back to try more items.

This is my favorite shave ice place! You can't go wrong with…read moreany of the flavors, and each one comes with fresh fruit and mochi balls! Inside is always clean and the decor is cute. They have parking in the back of the building. Service is always helpful and nice. I've been coming here even when they used to be by University Ave.

We decided to come here since the restaurant ran out of mud pie. I had the craving for mud pie so…read morewe gave this place a try. I can't really explain the taste. It's not ice cream and it's not really shaved ice. Hopefully you can see in the pictures what I'm trying to describe. Oh it's Taiwanese style "snow ice". Airy and creamy shaved ice. The mud pie was like coffee ice cream with pieces of chocolate blended in. It was accompanied with watermelon, grapes and mochi. The green tea had a condensed milk drizzle accompanied with grapes, cantaloupe and mochi. Our order came out quite quickly and we were fortunate to get a table. All the tables were taken with a line forming. This is even while it's raining outside. I'm not one really looking for ambiance. It's just filled with people chatting with each other in a full house. I enjoyed it but it's not the same as having a real mud pie. Craving satisfied but not fulfilled.