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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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Kapahulu punches well above its weight when it comes to baked goods — whether you're chasing a morning bagel, a pillowy malasada, or a classic donut. I pulled together the six spots worth knowing in the neighborhood, leading with my own verified picks and rounding out the list with the area's most praised bakeries.
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At the top of my list is Fin's Bagels, which earns the NateEatsHawaii badge as one of my hand-picked recommendations. Fin's turns out authentic New York–style bagels that are hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh daily — a rare find on Oahu. Just down the street, Leonard's Bakery has been a Kapahulu institution since 1952, beloved for its malasadas (Portuguese donuts), breads, and pastries.
Every spot our editors have personally visited is marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page, so you can always tell which recommendations come straight from firsthand experience. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this guide gives you a honest, up-to-date look at Kapahulu's bakery scene.
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Fin's Bagels tops this curated guide as our editors' personally recommended pick, known for authentic hand-rolled, kettle-boiled New York–style bagels baked fresh daily. Leonard's Bakery is another perennial favorite, a neighborhood institution famous for its malasadas since 1952.
Nanding's Bakery is noted as a budget-friendly option in the area, and Donut King offers classic and creatively shaped donuts alongside other casual bites at accessible prices.
This is a curated BEST guide — our editors' verified recommendations appear first (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge), followed by the area's highest-rated bakeries from the NateEatsHawaii catalog of ~1,900 Oahu restaurants. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect the current Kapahulu bakery scene.
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