Top pick1Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop
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Kailua's bakery scene punches well above its size, with everything from old-school Portuguese classics to stuffed rolls and hand-rolled bagels all within a few miles of each other. I pulled together the 8 spots worth knowing — a mix of beloved neighborhood institutions and well-rated finds across the Windward side.
At the top of the list is Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop, a Kailua institution famous for its malasadas and traditional Portuguese baked goods. Tali's Bagels and Schmear rounds out the variety with its bagel shop staples, while Nene Goose Bakery is a mom-and-pop favorite known for breads and rolls stuffed with meat, cheese, or vegetables. Kalapawai Cafe & Deli earns its place as a beloved Kailua spot that does double duty as a café and deli throughout the day.
This is a curated guide combining the area's most highly rated bakeries and bake-friendly spots. Wherever you see the NateEatsHawaii badge, that's a spot Nate personally recommends — and spots he's been to in person are marked on the page as well.
The ranking
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2$$Eatery offering sandwiches & salads before 5PM & contemporary dinners with table service at night.
3$$Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
4$$Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
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6$$$Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
7$Eatery offering classic & unusually shaped donuts, plus hot dogs, toasties & more.
8Mom-&-pop bakery with baked goods & breads, including rolls stuffed with meat, cheese or vegetables.
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Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop is widely regarded as a must-visit Kailua bakery, known for its malasadas and Portuguese pastries. Nene Goose Bakery and Tali's Bagels and Schmear are also popular favorites with locals and visitors alike.
Donut King in Kailua is a budget-friendly option popular for classic and uniquely shaped donuts. The in-store bakeries at Safeway and Whole Foods Market in Kailua are also convenient spots to pick up fresh-baked items without breaking the bank.
This is a curated guide drawing on visitor ratings collected on NateEatsHawaii across the site's catalog of roughly 1,900 Oahu restaurants, combined with Nate's own verified picks. The list is reviewed regularly to make sure it reflects the best options currently open in the Kailua area.