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    Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop

    4.3 (125 reviews)
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    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Breakfast!
    Joyce W.

    This place needs to come with a caution warning. The ube pandesal was amazing but that ube bulilit is dangerous. Mayor of Chinatown, Paul C. got us some sweets from here and my goodness. I inhaled the ube pandesal but that ule Bulilit bread? MY KRYPTONITE! The ube jam had my skirt flipping. Ube pandesal is a popular Filipino purple yam bread roll, characterized by its soft, fluffy texture, vibrant purple color, and often filled with cheese and ube halaya (purple yam jam). It is made with flour, yeast, sugar, ube powder/extract, and milk, then coated in breadcrumbs and baked. I learned that ube Bulilit bread is a popular Filipino bite-sized, soft bread filled with sweet, purple yam (ube) jam, most commonly sold by Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop. These small, chewy, golden buns are known for their vibrant purple filling and are often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. They offer a subtle, creamy sweetness and are a staple in Filipino bakeries, particularly in Hawaii. This place is not safe. Had I been the one to enter this establishment, I would leave lighter in the wallet and definitely heavier in weight!

    Sarah N.

    Cheap prices. Great variety of baked goods. Friendly staff!! Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop is a cute little bakery tucked inside of Seafood City, and it always seems to be packed with people. Every time I've gone grocery shopping here, there's a crowd gathered around the bakery - which is usually a great sign. I tend to avoid crowds, so I've only stopped in twice so far, but both visits were worth it. The display cases and shelves are loaded with Filipino-style pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts, all looking fresh and tempting. I'm not Filipino, so I can't confidently name everything in the shop, but the variety alone is impressive. From soft breads to sweet treats, there's clearly something for every kind of carb lover. What really stands out is how affordable everything is. You can grab multiple items without feeling guilty about the price, which makes it easy to sample different things. The staff has also been friendly and patient, even when the line is long, which adds to the overall positive experience.

    Couldn't help but snag a bite hehe...ube cheese tres leche
    Starla T.

    If you're ever in Waipahu, be sure to stop by Valerio's! They're located in Seafood City and to the right a little after you enter. They have a variety of baked goods from bread, pandesals, and desserts. I usually get their ube pandesals and I have to say, those things are dense (in a good way). You're not buying little pillowy air fluffs, but bread that will keep you decently full in the morning. I highly recommend cutting them in half, toasting them and adding butter..yum! They get pretty busy and the area is small, so be patient. Their fridge has a bunch of other desserts and I've been meaning to try them as they all look so good!

    Great bakery
    Chris Y.

    So many pastries to choose from at Valerios! Find Valerios within Seafood City Supermarket on Farrington Hwy in the Waipahu Town Center. As you enter the market, it's located to your right just past Jollibee's. You can't miss it as there's usually a line of customers waiting to order or to pay. For items in the showcase, take a number and you'll be called shortly to place your order. My first trip here was with foodies who made the trek to this beloved bakery after dining in town. If you love ube, Valerios is your kind of bakery. Alot of pastry "eye candy" that tempts you to buy everything in sight. Love the staff here, so polite; they address me with ma'am. Free parking is readily available. Go check it out! You will glad you did.

    Nami P.

    So good! First time at Valerio's and I'm hooked! I tried the Ube Cream Cheese Pandesal I think and wow! It's soft, rich and full of flavor. It kind of reminds me of the pork bun from 85°C Bakery but this one has no pork. Just yummy ube and cream cheese. So good, I wanted more!:)) The staff were super nice and friendly just like their sweet breads. I'm really happy I found this bakery on the island. There are still a lot of things I want to try, so I'll definitely come back. If you love fresh baked goodies this place is a must-try!

    WhenUinDa5-0 B.

    Just look at these choices. Need I say more? Personally, I go for the Balintawak. But everything's so good.

    Proof of purchased for my pande coco
    Lyneth A.

    I just want to tell them that the pande coco is too sweet. I bought it before and the sweetness was just right. I couldn't return it because that's the only thing that I will do. It cost $6.30. Hopefully the owner will let the baker do it right. Attached here is the proof of purchased. But still I recommended the Valerio's . Date purchased 4/7/26

    Dan A.

    Inside of Seafood City in the Waipahu Town Center.The second time that I've patronized Valerio's. Plenty of parking and busy as Starbucks has a drive thru directly across, fronting Farrington Highway. Good pricing and they have a ot of Ube filled/glazed pastries. I tried a newer item: Ube Buko ( I think I recalled that correctly ) Empanada. The ube and coconut filling were very good inside of the crisp outer pastry shell. Small bakery on the same side that Jollibee's is situated. A small dining area with public restrooms are in the right corner.

    Moana T.

    I think I found my new bakery to stop at before parties or treats for the office. I am a little late to the party but for you guys that are late too you have to try it. I don't know the names of everything in the picture but they were all delicious. The ube pastries they have are popular and I heard people grabbing the breads they have on the side counting up all the ones that they were getting for themselves and family members. Next time I'm going to look at their breads too. The prices for the pastries were all under $2, which I haven't seen anywhere else lately. They are located in the Seafood City just to the right of the entrance. I will be back soon I hope you guys give them a try too. You'll have to take a number but all of their staff seem to be fast so you don't wait too long.

    Teri C.

    We love Valerio's. My 'go to' for pandesal (love their mini size) and snacks (ham & cheese bun, chicken puff pie). Always so much to choose from and priced right. I always buy a bag of pandesal for each of my coworkers during the holidays... they love it & look forward to it every year. Fav so far are the Cheese pandesal, Ube pandesal and Bonete rolls. They're busy and always coming out with new goodies. So, when you get to Valerio's, grab a number & explore through the packaged aisle and dessert display for your next favorite treat.

    Rebecca C.

    I went there for the famous Ube cheese pandesal, and I forgot to take a picture before eating! LOL. It was sooo good, sweet and salty and creamy ubelicious! Besides ube cheese pandesal, they have yummy chicken empanadas and other pasties that's a must have and try. This place always have a line so make sure to grab a ticket before getting excited and loose a turn. The cashier with me was friendly but the cashier to the left was a bit in a hurry so it looks like the customers are being rushed to decide what else to buy. My request is that they open a location in town somewhere so that I won't have to drive 30 minutes or so to buy their delicious pastries. It's good but not good enough for me to visit them and drive that far. The other recommendations would be to clean the area so it'll look bigger and nice to look at. I see lots of boxes around.

    Lee Roy C.

    I first tried Toto's Special ube cheese pan de sal 5 years ago while visiting Oahu, and it is still the best ube pan de sal I've had. I've tried dozens of different ube pan de sals in the mainland and nothing comes close. I've even tried baking my own and failed miserably. This is my must-get treat whenever I visit Oahu! The other baked goods are tasty, too, but the Toto's Special is worth more than 5 stars.

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    The ube cheesy mamon is too salty, maybe reduce the cheese topping and the mamon is too dry. I'm disappointed with this new item.

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    Ask the Community - Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop

    How many days can ube cheese pandesal be kept in the room temperature?

    Don’t leave it at room temperature refrigerate after buying fresh. Warm them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or so.

    Is there a way I can get 80 pcs of the ubae cheese pandesal before the store open like 5:00am?

    I think you could ask them and prepay but usually they don't take pre orders. It's pretty pricey too.

    Do they take large orders for parties?

    Yes they do but you have to let them know exact quantity and plenty of advancement

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