TLDR: Life is uncertain, eat dessert first. If you are near Waianae, get that dessert from…read more808_Puffs. Always looking to sample local cuisine we happened upon 808_Puffs when we were exploring Waianae. Too early for lunch, we decided to get some puffs to take back to the hotel. They sat untouched in their box for exactly 2.3 miles or 10 minutes. Precisely the amount of time it took to find a place to park where they were promptly devoured. With gusto and sincere pleasure. We bought four with the intent to share. Unfortunately we forgot utensils and it's incredibly hard to split a puff with fingers, so I can't provide firsthand feedback on the Dubai puff or the chocolate bar puff. I can tell you they were gone in a flash and no one offered to give me a bite. The ube puff was delicious and crammed full of ube goodness and that the chantilly puff topped with chocolate was divine and though I didn't mean it, I did offer my husband a bite of both. The storefront is small. There might have been a table or two in the front, but there was a very hyper child up there, so we stayed close to the register waiting for our order. They also have hot food and a selection of poke which looked fresh, but poke's not my thing so... Their prices were reasonable, the store was clean and service was quick at 10 am.

Tried the ahi patty bento, it comes with a bed of furikake rice and you get to choose 1 free side…read more I ordered the potato crab salad. So tasty omg. It also comes with a chili pepper water it says on the menu but it was more of a vinegary dip still so ono. Ahi was soft and flavorful and potato crab salad was potatoing crab salading. I cant wait to try their other foods and desserts!

Love hoe Japanese pastries taste authentic good sweet soft oooh my good and their coffee yessah…read moreservice fast their coffee bar aside when ordering is being made quick Marie

Went to go pick up a birthday cake that I preordered and was an easy in and out…read more Staff was friendly and helpful. Cake was awesome! Will definitely come back.

The customer service was great, the staff was friendly and I had a genuine Human interaction with…read morethe "sales associate". Their pastries were amazing and the displays were aesthetic.

The cakes here are light and fluffy We always get our…read morebirthday cakes from here! They have great small single serving sizes as well for a nice dessert And I love their coffee jelly / plantation tea jelly drinks Service is usually great just one time they forgot to write happy birthday and wrapped the cake so quick.. Ambiance is nice clean and tidy

Kulu Kulu is a small bakery located on the second floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. I noticed it…read morewhen I was eating malasadas one morning and saw a small girl carrying around the cutest slice of rainbow cake. I was too full at the moment to order more food, but I returned on my last evening in Oahu to order a slice of rainbow cake for myself. It was somewhat early in the evening -- probably around 6PM or so -- so the Royal Hawaiian Center food court was getting a little busy but there were still empty tables around. The bakery itself had a few people in line so I perused the display case for other desserts. They had quite a few interesting ones: lilikoi basque cheesecake, Diamond Head puff custard, ube cake. Unfortunately, my appetite is much smaller than it once was, but the cakes looked delicious and the people in front of me all ordered their cakes ahead of time, so they are quite in demand! The cashier took my order quickly and I was able to get a slice of rainbow cake, which had fluffy cream and moist layers of colorful cake. The flavor reminded me of fruity pebbles, but without being overly sweet the way children's cereal used to be. I really liked eating it because it didn't make me feel guilty eating a dessert. I hope I can return to Kulu Kulu sometime and try their other desserts a well!

We had a strawberry shortcake here! It was a really nice dessert to round out the night. Each cake…read moreslice had cute decorations, and thick strawberry slices in between the cake layers. Pretty standard strawberry shortcake but still, very pleasant.

She makes some of the best cakes. Period. Love her strawberry shortcake, but you really can't miss…read morewhen you try any of her cakes. Her baked goods are never overly sweet and pair perfectly with a cafe drink. What makes this concept so unique is that the bakery and cafe are both located in the same area. It just makes it that much easier to enjoy very delectable baked goods and drinks when you don't need to go very far. Service is always warm and friendly, and the owner is so kind and helpful. I always like to make my way here because the interior decoration is beautiful with live plants. It definitely gives a serene feel as if you're in a Ghibli film. Every time I come here I just feel so relaxed. 5 stars always and everyone should come visit at least once to sample their goods!

Such a gorgeous gorgeous cafe!!…read more Side note: It is two businesses in one shop. Cafe Lapin and CakeM. The drinks were not only good but look beautiful too! The fruit tart I had was not too sweet either which is perfect! Plenty of fruits, cream, and tart pastry ratio. 10/10 spectacular! The vibes here were also so calming. Great place to study or just chat with friends. There's a few seatings indoor but a lot more outside.

We were staying at a hotel just around the corner and had been telling our friend about having some…read morewatered down coffee across the street on our first morning on Oahu. "Why are you guys going over there when you have an amazing bakery around the corner?" our friend Sheryl told us. And then she took us there and pointed it out. This place ended up being an amazing stop after a morning on the beach. We got the $8 Salted Caramel Croissant, $7.50 Chocolate Croissant, $8.50 Guava Matcha, and a $7.50 White Mocha. The drinks were rich and robust and the croissants were flaky. I thought the salted caramel croissant would end up being too sweet but it had the right amount of sweetness that even Joyce didn't complain about the sugar level. I heard you have to get coconut cake here. This is a note for myself to try it.

Staying at the Halepuna Waikiki hotel, I tried this bakery twice for breakfast. I got the egg…read moreshokupan, chocolate croissant, salted caramel croissant, and coconut cake. The egg shokupan was actually one of the worst egg sandos I've ever tried. The shokupan was not fluffy at all and very dry. The chocolate croissant was average. The salted caramel croissant was good but a tad sweet. The thing that stood out was the coconut cake. I'm usually not a fan of coconut but the cake was light, fluffy and not too sweet. I would definitely come back to this bakery just for this dessert. The hot drip coffee was also very good at the bakery. There are tables both inside and outside the cafe.

Extremely grateful that they were open today!!!! Extremely happy they had cakes for purchase after…read moreAiea Bowl didn't call me that they were closed due to the weather even though I paid for my order for pick up today. Love the strawberry shortcake. Thank you for being open! Thank you for being so kind.

I've decided to update my review on Elvin's when I was caught in a bind and they came through…read more However, it wasn't all cherries. You see, last Christmas I gave you my heart and the very next day, you gave it away. This year, to save me from tears........no, no. This never happened to me but Wham's "Last Christmas" which was written by George Michael, is overly played during the holidays in Japan. On a serious note, last Christmas I was jonesing for a yule log. I saw posts on IG and when I attempted to order one at a bakery on S King St, I was advised it was too late. At a Japanese themed bakery I was offered the option of a Christmas cake but wasn't in a mood for strawberry shortcake. I was on a mission. I recall attending a Christmas dinner at my cousin's a few years back where someone brought Yule logs and found that they were from Elvin's Bakery (EB). I also did a search on EB's photo gallery and saw one posted so I gave them a call. Placing an order via telephone was literally a piece of cake. It was confirmed to a tee and was also advised their closing on Christmas Day so pick up would be on Christmas Eve. I made payment over the phone. All done. The Yule log was a hit at Christmas dinner where it was visually stunning and tasty. It was not overly sweet nor dry. Well executed and decorated beautifully. So why not 5-stars? Picking it up was a shocker when the Yule log was placed in a cake box that clearly was meant for a 1/2 sheet cake (?) size so you had to be extra careful when transporting and storing. There was no support nor fillers in the box for the quite empty box as the Yule log was not meant for the box provided. In closing, I'm grateful EB came through with an amazing dessert for our holiday dinner but was caught off guard with their boxing. I'll need to think twice about ordering a Yule log again from them and will definitely order earlier and seek the options on Oahu before deciding on where to go.

Early bird gets the worm…read more I've been to 85°C Bakery Cafe Ala Moana (85) multiple times and just realized I haven't written a review yet. This store had its soft opening in October 2022 and has expanded to another store in Kapolei August 2023. 85 hails from Taiwan and started business in 1984. They offer quality baked goods using Asian ingredients such as taro, mochi, sesame and pork sung (floss) and boba. There's also an extensive list of hot and cold drinks you can get here. There are over 1000 locations internationally with most of them in Taiwan and China. They can also be found in Hong Kong, Australia and USA. Like most bakeries, limited quantities of baked goods are offered during the morning and highly recommended to come here earlier in the day for a better selection. Most of my visits are sadly in the afternoon after work but my last visit was memorable. My friends and I just got through celebrating a friend's birthday at a nearby restaurant where on the way back to my car I made a pitstop to here. As expected the shelves were quite bare with limited offerings but they had what I wanted: marble taro. I had just eaten dinner and was full but picked one for the road and paired it with a taro lavender latte. I literally had no room in my stomach even though over an hour had passed since I got home so I had the roll and drink for breakfast the next morning. The marble taro roll was just as good as I remembered. It was soft with a nice texture contrast with the creamy, mashed taro paste in between. It had just a good amount of sweetness where I could indulge and not feel guilty. The star had to be the taro lavender latte which I didn't have high expectations for. I like to sample drinks with lavender as I do enjoy floral essence as it's not offered at many places. I had requested my drink to be 50% sweet, which was the right decision as I need to watch my sugar intake. Service was above average. It wasn't busy when I arrived so the line moved quickly. The guy at the counter was energetic and courteous which made my experience there pleasant. It was past 7pm where there were some people utilizing the dining area but it was quiet. 85 can be very lively during peak hours with heavy foot traffic. Overall, I'm a fan of 85 where I'll be sure to stop by again. Just need to be careful as my numbers for sugar and cholesterol are being monitored and I'm currently on medication.

They should rename this place 92 Degrees Bakery because when I went in there on September 13 it was…read moreabout 92 degrees in there. Clearly something wrong with the A/C system. I got a loaf of bread and something else. Approached the register. The girl manning the registered had her back turned and was on her phone. She did a side glance and saw me then messed around on her phone for another 20 seconds or so before helping me. Got out of there, went to CPK for dinner. Moving stuff around in our bags the loaf of bread fell out of its bag and directly onto the restaurant floor. COME ON GUYS. USE A TWIST TIE ON YOUR PRODUCTS. Same thing for the small item we bought. Not secured in its bag. Won't be going back to this absolute clown show of a bakery. Just get rid of it and bring back Pearl Nightclub.

My original Lady M review is in Waikiki Tea because they are located inside. When you walk by on…read moreBeach Walk, you'll see a board saying Lady M with photos of their famous crepe cakes. The awning above will say Waikiki Tea. It's immediately after an open parking lot if you're walking or driving down the one way street. I'm not sure if you can park in there or not but I found loading zone parking so I parked there and walked over. When you enter, you'll see some indoor seating, the coffee prep area and a display case of some of their cakes. It's a cozy spot but clean and white. My most recent visit was to pick up a birthday cake for a friend. He's been talking about it so I figured it would be something nice to surprise him with. Hopefully he enjoys the surprise and is able to share the cake with all his loved ones. Due to the holidays, Lady M is busy and sells out so preordering is best. I was just extremely lucky they had a Signature cake available the day I called. The person on the phone took down my info and asked what time I was going to pick up the cake then put it on the side for me. Unfortunately, they don't hand write Happy Birthday on the cake but they did provide me a complimentary Happy Birthday cake topper which was nice. Overall great cake option for any occasion.

Lady M on Beach Walk in Waikiki! What a gem!!! It's a small cake boutique next to towering hotels…read moreso it can be said missed. It doesn't look much from the outside. They have 3 free parking stalls. You can also find street parking either on Beach Walk or Saratoga Road. I walked in and was greeted with a friendly smile. His name is Kevin. You will also see a wide selection of Royce Chocolates display on the right side of the wall and in front of you the glass display of the world's famous Mille Crêpes. Kevin helped us decide on our black box Royce Chocolates. It's a little pricey but the black quality of the chocolate is divinely melt in your mouth full of rich, creamy goodness and delicious chocolate!!! Royce' is famous for the Nama chocolates all the way from Japan. But guess what?! You don't need to fly to Japan to get your hands on them! Just drive yourself to Beach Walk in Waikiki and I guarantee you'll thank me for it!! Yup, you will! ;) We also picked up a few flavors of the Lady M Mille Crêpes. We got Amedei Chocolate, Pistachio, Chestnut and Tiramisu. Each layers of the cake is made with perfection!!! I paired mine with an ice caramel macchiato. It would probably taste better with a hot caramel macchiato but it was a little sunny so I opted for the ice drink. The coffee is also sooo good!!! It almost remind me of the coffee I had in France! I thought I'd never find a better caramel macchiato here in Honolulu than Starbucks! I was completely wrong! Kevin, thank you so much for making my first visit so memorable! You were kind with a friendly smile and lots of aloha!!! Come visit Lady M! Whether you come in for their world's famous Mille Crêpes, Royce' chocolates or meet Kevin, I know you'll love this place! Thank you for reading my review. Have a great week!!!

Was told to come here for a strawberry and cream cake and it did not disappoint! One of the best…read morebakeries is Kalihi and would definitely drive here for a cake again! The cake was light and moist with a perfectly sweet fresh whipped cream and a ton of fresh strawberries! Amazing! The service was amazing and the ambiance was solid! A must stop if you're in the area for fantastic cakes and solid pastries!

Cute and clean bakery. Friendly service…read more My daughters had strawberry matchas. I had a Thai iced coffee. The animal cupcakes and cakes are adorable! Not sure how they taste. I'll try one next time. Drinks we had were 10/10