Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Oahu

"Coco Puffs, a Hawaiʻi classic, only come from Liliha Bakery. Each one is made of three parts: choux pastry, chocolate pudding, and chantilly (which in Hawaiʻi often refers to a frosting made from whipped butter, egg yolks, and sugar, as opposed to whipped cream). Liliha Bakery also happens to double as a legendary diner, serving excellent crisp waffles and butter rolls (ask for yours split and grilled)."

"Address: (3 locations) 580 N Nimitz Hwy, HonoluluHours: 6:30AM-10PM, DailyPrice Range: $$MenuRecommendations: The Waffard, Loco Moco with Fried Rice, Oxtail Soup, Coco Puffs, Poi Mochi Donuts, or Malasadas."

"You might not think much of Leonard’s Bakery when you first arrive there. It’s a small establishment with a candy-striped awning that gives it a vintage sort of look, and it’s tucked between several other businesses in a non-glamorous part of Honolulu. When you take a deep breath, however, you’ll realize why Leonard’s Bakery is a local hot spot."

"Kamehameha Bakery is famous for its poi-glaze donuts, inspired by the traditional Hawaiian staple of taro root paste. The fried confection has a rich purple color that reveals itself when you bite or tear off a piece. Kamehameha doesn’t fry to order, but the sturdy dough sat well."

"Famous entrepreneur and ice cream enthusiast Walter Lappert opened his first ice cream factory in the quiet town of Hanapepe on Kauai, and his first batch of ice cream made 4,500 gallons, selling out in just two weeks in early 1984. At the company’s peak, that number grew to 18,000 gallons of ice cream a month, with a menu of 125 different flavors. Today, Lappert is survived by his wife, Mary Pratt, who leads the super-premium ice cream shop Lappert’s Honolulu."

"The line was about an hour long, which we realized was due to only two people working trying to both take orders and make drinks. The coffee was also pre..."

"Values-led, Vermont-based ice cream company with locally owned and operated Scoop Shops, known for its euphoric flavors and commitment to using high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients."

"Reminiscent of a Tokyo marketplace, Shirokiya is the place to grab a quick Japanese meal. From bento to takoyaki to ramen, Shirokiya consists of many different vendors that come together to create the Japanese marketplace of your dreams."

"A post shared by A Cake Life (@acakelife) on Apr 12, 2018 at 7:42pm PDT. A Cake Life’s array of doughnuts—with gold pearls, sanding sugar and frosting—make it nearly impossible to choose just one. Stop by and grab a box of a dozen chocolate-dipped doughnuts for $30."

"The Republik is Honolulu's premiere concert and events venue, locally owned & operated since 2012. It has an open style General Admission format and is known to bring talent from all music genres to the Honolulu. RSVP at The Republik"

"Often hosting premier events and concerts, The Republik is always bustling with people and never loses its charm. The wide-open space dance floor and the live band performances make sure you tap your feet and get on the dance floor!"

"With more than over 80 stores across the globe, Uncle Tetsu’s is a cheesecake phenomenon. Unlike its New York counterpart, Uncle Tetsu’s cheesecakes are light, airy and not overly sweet. Each individual cheesecake is handcrafted with natural ingredients and baked in a specially calibrated oven for 45 minutes."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Luke H. Gordon used under CC BY 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Located near the trendy Kalakaua Avenue, Royal Hawaiian Center is a premier spot for shopping, dining, and entertainment in the city."

"When planning your trip to Honolulu, you’ll want to know all of the best spots for shopping. Where else can you buy bobble-headed hula dancers as souvenirs?. The Royal Hawaiian Center isn’t the only shopping complex in the city."