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

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.

7/9/26 I was at a recent meeting and the host brought a box of goodies from the Ala Moana location…read more I have not visited this location yet so this review is for the food only. In the box were some mochi egg tarts. At first bite, OMG, it was delicious! The tart is the same size of the ones they sell at dim sum restaurants. Crust is nice and flakey, filling is mochi, and topped by a layer of egg custard with a brow sugar glaze. The combination of the mochi with the egg custard complemented each other nicely & making me want more. I will definitely check this place out the next time I'm in the area. They also have a Kapolei location. From their website pics, they have a lot more goodies & I'm sure it'll be hard to decide which ones to choose.

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.

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

Tried new items in Stylish chill ambiance Caesar Salad extra…read morecroutons! Garlic Shrimp Pasta...simply delish Shaken Jasmine Tea w/Lychee super refreshing Lemon Crunch cake Delightful service casual but attentive Had another Shaken Jasmine Tea but with Honey!!!

The menu is over whelming haha. There's so much going on and it didn't seem organized or easy to…read moreread. We asked our waiter for suggestions and he questioned us back like "suggestions for what" hahaha. After we were done with our main meals, he didn't offer us dessert and asked if we were ready to leave. We were a little thrown off by that and decided to close the check. The food is good though. No one has complaints about what they ordered. We sat outside which is nice and can be pretty but also can be hot. We weren't offered any fly fans so we were waving them away ourselves. It's really not bad here, but I'm not sure if I will return.

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.

I would say the presentation of our cappuccino cake carried this purchase! And also a plus was that…read morethey have cakes pre made to purchase, which came in handy for my father's birthday. They had an assortment of pastries, cakes, coffee as well. The cake was not strong in flavor, but not overly sweet. A little dry. Service was quick and helpful when I was deciding between the cappuccino and mocha cake. Their points system also gives you deals. It was a beautiful cake, and creative as well. I'll need to try their other offerings soon! As a note parking is very tight over there as it's below SKY the hotel/condo so plan ahead.

I had driven by Paris Baguette a few times and when we decided to walk to Blaisdell we passed by…read moreand went in to check them out. I didn't realize that there was a hotel here, and they are inside. They have a lot to choose from and it all looks delicious. Unfortunately, we weren't hungry but I could use some caffeine, so I ordered a large iced latte. It was alright. Not one of the best. But what I felt was odd was the lackadaisical employees. The two young men were almost robotic. But hey, it's this young generation. I doubt I'd ever go back.

Fat Tuesday and didn't want to get in line at the Leonard's Malasada truck at Pearlridge. So hubby…read moresaid let's eat at Zippys and get Napoleon's malasada. It's served hot and fresh since it's made to order. Nicely and Event sugared on the outside, outside was nice and crunchy. Not as moist inside as Leonard's but it was fluffy and good. Will do a pinch!

I was driving my friend home after zumba when she suddenly remembered that she had a church…read morefunction to attend and that she needed to buy a cake for the meeting. Luckily we were about a half mile away from Napolean Bakery so we stopped by so she could pick up her favorite chantilly cake. It's been so many years since I've had a chantilly cake. I almost ran in and bought one for myself, but I'm not allowed to eat sweets right now...... The cake was a big hit at my friend's church meeting, but she was disappointed that the cake was smaller in size and much more expensive than it used to be. This doesn't really bother me; because of the pandemic, it seems that every restaurant I've been to has raised their prices. I hear Covid cases are rising again, I really hope it doesn't cause another shutdown of restaurants..... if it does, I'll buy a chantilly cake to bring home, and I'll eat the entire cake by myself. Yeah it's that good!

Tiny bakery inside Zippy's. What?! New to this place so it was fun to try…read more Simple yet supper yummy sweet bakery goods! Check it out! Don't leave Zippys without grabbing a sweet to go!

Have you ever had a donut or cake from Napoleon Bakery? Well if you haven't, you should! Super…read moreyummy. I personally like the dobash & chantilly cakes/ glazed donut with chocolate in the middle. This particular bakery on Dillingham has lots of parking outside. Awesome customer service! And they are always stocked with yummy desserts.

The food here at Liliha Bakery was delicious! My family and I went for the first time on our trip…read morethere in June. We all got something different to eat, and shared a little bit to taste. We also got a few desserts to bring back home with us. I will be going back here on our next trip to Hawaii!

This place deserves nothing but 5 stars!! I think it was the best pancakes I've ever had. The…read morefrench toast, garlic fried rice, and of course the buttered rolls were all to die for as well. The curry was alright. The prices are great, I felt like they deserved to make what they were charging. There is plenty of parking. This is a bakery so you can just take a pastry to go or you can wait to sit down at the counter and order food to eat there. I'd definitely recommend doing both. If you go during off times you'll have a better chance of not needing to wait for a seat. Come here for the pancakes!!