Best French Bakery 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."

"Island Vintage Coffee is a popular Hawaii coffee chain in the Hawaiian Islands renowned for Kona coffee and healthy acai bowls. Their Royal Grove location in the Royal Hawaiian Center is beautiful. Take a zen-filled coffee break here surrounded by beautiful palm trees and native plants."

"2301 Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki | Daily 6am-11pmCoffee Beans Kona, Island of Hawaii. Island Vintage Coffee is a popular Hawaii coffee chain throughout the Hawaiian Islands renowned for Kona coffee and healthy acai bowls. Their Royal Grove location in the Royal Hawaiian Center is beautiful."

"This coffee shop uses traditional methods in processing and roasting coffee beans. The rest that’s on their menu are all grown and produced locally just like their coffee."

"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."

"Address: (2 locations) 66-437 Kamehameha Hwy #104, HaleiwaHours: 9AM-3PMPrice Range: $$MenuRecommendations: The Zen, Mexicali Blues, Gluten-Free Donuts, or Cacao Bowl."

"Definitely, one of the best stops in the downtown area is Sugarlina Bakeshop. They offer cupcakes that are ‘to die for’, according to tourists and locals who were lucky to visit the bakery. Each cupcake is full of flavor, perfectly moist, and complete with amazing decoration."

"If you’re looking for something lighter, maybe healthier, consider this coffee shop with locations in Kailua and Kaka‘ako. While you can order heavier fare—Belgian waffles, breakfast burritos and brioche French toast—you can opt for dishes like vegan banana pancakes, a tofu and veggie scramble served over brown rice and a waffle packed with flax seeds and walnuts. Or order the Brew Breakfast, which bridges healthy and indulgent."

"Great service can be found at Morning Brew|Great service can be found at Morning Brew. If nothing else, come for the Green Eggs and Ham."

"We were driving home from church and saw a bunch of yellow shirts and a white tent. It was a bunch of happy people giving out crazy good ice cream!"

"From here, you have a great view of the islet Manana Island, also known as Rabbit Island, and Kaohikaipu Island, which is the flatter of the two islets. If your time and interests permit, you might want to take the 1.4 mile (one-way) Makapuu Lighthouse Trail for great views of the lighthouse."

"Continuing on Highway 83, make a stop at Kualoa Beach Park for a beautiful view of Mokoli’i, which is also known as Chinaman’s Hat. < Potential add on: Kualoa Ranch offers activities including horseback riding, ATV tour, zipline tour, ancient fishpond and garden tour and a movie site tour. You could easily spend an entire day here taking their tours. The movie site tour may be of particular interest for fans of LOST, Hawaii Five-0, 50 First Dates and Jurassic Park."

"Waimanalo Beach is a very scenic beach and worthy of a stop. < Lunch ideas: We like Hawaiian Island Cafe. (It is closed on Thursdays.) Alternatively, there are lots of restaurants in Kailua. Cinnamon’s is a popular Kailua restaurant that’s open for breakfast and lunch only until 2pm."

"Park Description and Highlights: This local secret provides a beautiful place for walking, hiking, and picnicking thanks to its position on the slopes overlooking Honolulu and the surrounding valleys. Suggested Visit: The Waʻahila Ridge Trail. A spectacular ridge hike on the south shore, but don’t underestimate it."