I love Island Glaze! Best donuts on the island, hands down!!! Owner (Daniel) is such a down to…read moreearth, cool guy that's very passionate about donuts. The store is very clean with awesome staff!!! If you're in Hawaii, go check them out!!!!!

I live in Aiea, for years we've been without a doughnut shop!!…read more Island Glaze showed up a couple of years ago and I am thrilled! I really enjoy their glazed doughnuts, they taste like Krispy Kreme to me! I have cruised through the other choices and liked several of them! They do a good job with their fruit flavors. Strawberry, guava, and passion fruit were yummy! Peanut butter and jelly was good too! The people there are always eager to please and very friendly, even when I can't decide what I want to try! The shop itself is bright, there are places to sit and areas for kids to play! More importantly the shop smells heavenly and the doughnuts are fresh!!

Really yummy, fluffy treat!…read more Service was friendly and welcoming. Mav's is a one-trick pony, so no need for overthinking here. 1) Choose your quantity 2) Choose your flavor Cash and cards accepted. The cinnamon sugar flavor was delish! There were other flavors like some kinda special coconut/haupia blend (?) and Fruity Pebbles, but you can't go wrong with the classic. I had expectations about the donut texture, but boy, was I wrong. It wasn't like any cake or yeast donut... it was light, airy, and fluffy like a pillow! They were also a one-biter, so my dozen went bye-bye fairly quickly... haha! At first, I thought this would be one of those "try it once and move on" kind of spots, but I actually really enjoyed it and can totally see myself going back. The price could be a bit lower tho (they're tiny!), but I get it - mall rent, even for a kiosk, isn't cheap. Hope you love it! :)

Shoutout to Mav and their delicious mini-donuts!…read more This is one of the best donuts I've tried in a long while. The dough, friedness, and unique flavor coating is extremely delicious. I really liked their fruity pebbles flavoring. I appreciate how delicious they are and would definitely try again. They are almost cooked to order and are excellent. Their staff is kind and extremely friendly. Satisfy your sweet tooth and continue shopping.

Underrated local dinner spot…read more The entry to this restaurant is so easy to miss because it's so narrow and it blends in so well with everything. I don't know if they want to keep it hidden, but I guess you could consider it that. We went in on a Saturday night with reservations and I highly recommend it since the place was full when we went in and more people kept wanting to come and eat. Service was great from beginning to end, I especially love that everyone accommodated my stroller and my baby. There were four of us and we each got something different, but to start I highly suggest the steamed shrimp and pork wontons and the lechon style Brussels - I would've double-ordered those for my entree if I could have! For entrees we ordered the garlic noodles, misoyaki butterfish, seared catch-of-the-day, and the burger. They were all amazing, and after we all started letting each other try we started making our own "flights" because everything just hit different spots and flavor profiles. In summary, this is one of those places that doesn't care about aesthetics, the decor is casual, but the food is soooo ono. They focus all their energy on food and service, and that makes a winner winner chicken dinner in my book.

Great happy hour deal with unique fusion dishes!…read more Food - 5/5 Sooo good! We mostly ordered off the happy hour menu - Brussel sprouts, mushroom pizza, fish tacos, and ume whiskey sour. We also got the strawberry matcha. The flavor combos were so unique and interesting! Service - 5/5 Our server was so friendly and attentive! Ambiance - 5/5 Slightly fancy vibes but still casual!

When you see that Red & White striped food truck, you know you've found Leonard's Malasada Mobile…read morewagon. Parked in the parking lot of the Waikele shopping center. You can literally see it on either side of the H-1 freeway going West Or East. These freshly made, warm, fluffy & crisp delicious Malasadas are perfect for any time of the day. Recommended to be eaten right away for best tasting deliciousness of these Malasadas. Service: Stopped by on a Saturday morning, there was no line, just one other customer ahead of me. The ladies working were pleasant, quick and efficient with my order. I ordered 2 with sugar and 2 without sugar. Tips; - Cashless so be sure to have a debit card or credit card on hand. -When visiting Oahu definitely a must stop. Ambience: - No outdoor seating area, order & go. - Outdoor & ample parking. - Enjoy your Malasadas at your car.

It says something that the tourist will drive out to Waikele for a Malasadamobile…read more Of course malasadas from Leonard's was on our foodie list this trip. It was a Thursday afternoon, and we mingled with the intrepid tourists who drove to Central O'ahu. This malasadamobile is permanently parked in food truck row. You can see it from the freeway. You can see Laverne's, the malasasamobile, Mountain Shave Ice, Thong's Thai, Taste Tea, Dick's Lechon, and ... the blood bank mobile. The truck ladies had to be sweltering but they were still nice. And it's always a happy atmosphere when you're about to get a box full of deep-fried, sugar rolled doughnuts. I stuck with the classic sugar but we also got some cinnamon sugar and stuffed (dobash and haupia) to share.

There's something about walking into a bakery early in the morning and smelling fresh bread that…read moreinstantly brings back memories. We stopped by Nanding's Bakery in Waipahu on a Saturday around 6:15 AM. There was only one other customer inside and plenty of parking, so it was the perfect time to stop in. The moment I walked through the door, I was greeted by the aroma of freshly baked bread -- and suddenly I was transported right back to my childhood. Growing up, bakery runs were a thing in our family. We would go to Kamehameha Bakery and Nanding's in Kalihi, and I remember coming home with two dozen pandesal. It's funny how something as simple as a bag of fresh bread can become such a core childhood memory. Now I get to continue that little tradition with my own family. Our favorites are the Spanish rolls and pandesal, and if there's one thing I recommend -- eat them while they're fresh and warm! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and there's just something about opening that bag/box while everything is still warm that makes it even better. The ladies working that morning were wonderful too. We were greeted right away, and everyone was helpful, efficient, and genuinely sweet. You can feel the love and pride they put into what they make, and that kind of local hospitality makes the experience even more special. Our haul this morning was a box of 18 Spanish rolls + pandesal for $18.17 -- fresh, warm, nostalgic, and plenty to bring home for the family. If you're visiting Oʻahu and want to try a local bakery favorite, Nanding's is definitely worth adding to your list. And if you grew up in Hawaiʻi with fresh pandesal from the bakery... you already know. TIP: Go early! Fresh, warm bread straight from the bakery is the only way to do it.

I'm only here for the Spanish rolls…read more Sure they have other baked items but something about buttery sticks of dough, lightly sugary is very appealing when warm. Just don't look at the bottom of the box after a couple of mins :0 The hours of operation works for me. There's always a line formed right outside before they open at 4:30 on the weekdays. Like I mentioned, they have other baked goods and they all look good. I'm sure they taste just as good as they look, I just can't verify. Overall five stars. Plenty of parking when I'm there at 4:20 am ;p M

We got their dozen pack w/ poi drizzle- it was so good! Super hot so we had to wait a bit to bite…read moreinto them. I miss it when they used to be bigger pieces on a stick, but this is a fun alternative where more people can take bites and share! For reference, we went to their truck during an Food, Family, Craft event at the old Toys R Us building in Pearlridge- sorry can't think of the name right now ~

I have never been so disappointed with a local business, especially being born and raised here…read more I've been trying all week to buy poi balls. Before today, I had already stopped by 2-3 different times, but each time I left empty handed. Today, I finally made it there again, waited in line, and there was only one customer ahead of me. The employee, an older woman, didn't acknowledge me while helping the other customer, which I understood, so I waited patiently for about 5-8 minutes. What was especially frustrating is that while I was standing there waiting, it would have been nice if she had simply let me know they were only accepting cash that day. That would have saved me from waiting in line only to find out when it was finally my turn. Even a simple sign posted at the counter would have made a huge difference. It just felt like there was a lack of basic customer courtesy and communication. When it was finally my turn to order, I was told their system was down and they were only accepting cash. At that point I was already frustrated because I had parked far away. I asked where the nearest ATM was, and she vaguely said it was "somewhere in the food court" without giving clear directions. I ended up wandering around looking for an ATM, and by then I was so overwhelmed and frustrated that I just left. I tried calling several times throughout the day, but no one ever answered the phone. After a few hours, I decided to give them one more chance, even though it's out of the way for me. I called again with no answer, but I figured she might have been the only employee working and too busy to answer. When I arrived, they were sold out. After spending an entire week trying to purchase something as simple as poi balls, making multiple trips, waiting in line, searching for an ATM, and never being able to reach anyone by phone, I'm extremely disappointed. Better communication, answering the phone, posting when you're cash only, or updating customers when items are sold out would have saved me a lot of time and frustration. Unfortunately, this experience has convinced me not to return, and I can't recommend this business based on the service I received.

Came here for breakfast, and the wait actually wasn't too bad for a weekend, although they…read moredefinitely get busy. I've been here multiple times, and honestly, the service was usually just okay. But this time, our waiter was super friendly and attentive, which really made a difference in the overall experience. The restaurant is pretty spacious, but it can get loud when it's busy. I ordered the mushroom omelette, which was good, but let's be real--I mainly come here for the toast and that red jelly. That combo is always my favorite!

Great food and great service, what more can I say about Lilia Bakery? They opened here years ago, I…read morejust wish they would open more location and not just in town (but it makes sense, they go where the tourists are, I'm just glad they opened here in pearl city). The restaurant is nice and clean but heads up they don't have restrooms. They said you actually have to leave and use the food courts next door. Anyways, their food is always excellent. I decided to treat myself to their pork belly breakfast, omg it was so delicious. Though it is a bit pricey, sometimes it's good to treat yourself. Their rolls are excellent as usual, my only complaint their coffee cups are so small. If you're gonna give small cups, please leave the pitcher lol. Now for their bakery, they are known for their coco puffs but they have so much more! Cream puffs, cupcakes, etc. though they are also kind of expensive, i still walked out with a non shameful amount lol.

I just recently discovered the bagel bites, and I am in LOVE! The strawberry cold foam is also…read moreabsolutely delicious. Take a look at my order and try to copy it because it is SO GOOD: strawberry cold foam with Splenda, vanilla syrup, and tiramisu. WOW! I truly cannot rave about it enough. My first drink was blueberry with coconut, and that one was really good too. I ordered everything through the app, earned 12 points for every dollar I spent, and even got two bagel bites! I love when something tastes amazing and earns me rewards at the same time. I highly recommend ordering through the app and being a Rewards member. It is worth it.

Needs better management oversight I placed a mobile order…read morebecause the drive-thru line was about 15 cars deep. While waiting inside for my order, I noticed four young employees who appeared far more focused on socializing than on serving customers. One employee was recounting details of his previous night, which clearly distracted the other three -- they were laughing and joking around instead of attending to the long drive-thru line and the customer waiting at the counter. This kind of behavior shouldn't be happening during a rush, and it points to a lack of active management on the floor. Staff need to understand they're there to work, not to socialize on the clock, especially when customers are visibly waiting. I'll be following up with the regional manager directly, because a location this busy needs a manager who is actually managing -- keeping the team focused and the lines moving. A couple thoughts before you post: I left out the physical description (curly hair) since Yelp/Google reviews are public and permanent -- best to avoid identifying details about specific employees. Want me to also draft a separate, more detailed message for when you call the regional manager? That one could include more specifics since it's a direct, private conversation.

Stumbled on this bakeshop after dining at a different restaurant. We were there at 12pm and they…read moredidn't have much. The pastries were good though. We got onion hopia, guava manju, loaf of bread and hot dog. I really liked the hopia. It was a thin layer of bread and the hopia filling was stuffed. I liked that it was bite-sized. The guava manju was good too. It was moist and the breading was thin which is nice. Service was good. Prices were ok. Very, small bakeshop.

Purchased this around 11:30 this morning and my husband ate more than half and notice there was…read moreMOLD in the roll . Should have been a red flag when the lady said there were ants in the char siu manapua so she didn't sell it to us. First time going to this location and will be the last. Beware when purchasing from them.

I really like this place 10/10 recommend trying. Every cookie lover should go here! The service is…read morereally good and the workers there are really nice.

SOOOOOOOO MANY COOKIES TO DECIDE FROM BUT THEYRE ALLLLL SOOOOO GOOOD :') It was only my second time…read moregoing there but boy, did their chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies slap! Don't even get me started on how they change their weekly flavors and thank GOD i came in to see they had a deep fried stuffed oreo cookie! OMGGGGG YUMMMMM! THEY EVEN HAVE DUBAI CHEESECAKE COOKIES! guys, run! don't walk but run to you closest crumbl! more specifically if you want to be greeted the by the nicest staff, then go check out the cute little shop at Kapolei! ITS SOOOO CHILL AND SO PRETTY TO WALK IN BC OF ALL THE COLORS :)