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Fin's Bagels
Kapahulu·Bagels
Authentic New York style bagels in Kapahulu — hand rolled, kettle boiled, baked fresh daily. The Kiawe Smoked Brisket on asiago is the must-order. Best breakfast spot near Waikiki.
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Honolulu has one of the most diverse and exciting bakery scenes in the Pacific, and I've pulled together the 77 spots worth knowing — from hole-in-the-wall neighborhood gems to polished patisseries. This guide leads with my verified picks, then rounds out with the area's best-rated bakeries based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii.
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At the top of the list is Fin's Bagels in Kapahulu, which carries the NateEatsHawaii badge as one of my personal recommendations — hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, baked-fresh-daily bagels that bring a genuine New York touch to Oahu. Beyond our editors' picks, the guide also surfaces well-loved spots like Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie in Waikiki, known for single-origin 100% Kona coffee and on-site pastries, and Breadshop in Kaimuki, a small artisan bakery celebrated for its made-from-scratch focaccia and brioche.
Spots that our editors have personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page, so you can always tell which recommendations come with first-hand experience. Whether you're after a flaky morning pastry, a custom celebration cake, or a loaf of Japanese milk bread, this guide covers all the bases across Honolulu's neighborhoods.
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Fin's Bagels in Kapahulu is our editors' top verified pick, known for authentic New York-style bagels that are hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh daily. Other highly regarded options include Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie in Waikiki and Breadshop in Kaimuki, both well-rated by visitors to NateEatsHawaii.
Budget-friendly picks like 85°C Bakery Cafe at Ala Moana Center and BRUG in the Ala Moana area are popular for their wallet-friendly Japanese-style breads, savory pastries, and sweet treats. Exploring neighborhood spots across Kaimuki, Chinatown, and Kakaʻako is also a great way to find quality baked goods without breaking the bank.
This is a curated guide that places our editors' personally verified picks first, followed by the highest-rated bakeries among the 77 qualifying spots cataloged on NateEatsHawaii. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect new openings and updated visitor ratings.
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