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Best Bakeries in Manoa

Manoa may be best known for its rainforest hikes and university crowd, but the valley quietly holds some of Honolulu's most charming bakeries. I pulled together the spots worth knowing — 6 qualifying bakeries in all — combining the area's best-rated places into one curated guide.

Updated August 2026

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6 bakeries in Manoa

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    4.54.5 out of 5· 840 booked

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    Honolulu: Off The Beaten Path Food Tour

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    Chief's Luau Admission

    4.74.7 out of 5· 3,077 booked

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    Waikiki Sunset Cocktail Sail on the Moana Catamaran

    4.94.9 out of 5· 2,351 booked

    After happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move — drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.

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    Diamond Head Hiking Tour with Ticket and Reservation Inclusion

    4.74.7 out of 5· 156 booked

    Earn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.

Fendu Boulangerie is a longtime favorite for French-influenced breads, croissants, and sandwiches, while Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop pairs its baked goods with old-Hawaii charm and a tropical patio. Over at Manoa Marketplace, BRUG Bakery brings Japanese-style baking to the neighborhood, and Morning Glass Coffee rounds things out with house-roasted brews and light fare.

Keep an eye out for the NateEatsHawaii badge — spots our editors have personally been to are marked, so you can see at a glance which places carry his stamp.

FAQ

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What's the best bakery in Manoa?

It depends on what you're craving. Fendu Boulangerie is widely loved for French-style breads and croissants, Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop is popular for its relaxed patio setting and baked goods, and BRUG Bakery at Manoa Marketplace is known for Japanese-style pastries.

Where can I get coffee with my pastry in Manoa?

Morning Glass Coffee is a bright, counter-service spot known for house-roasted coffee and light fare, and Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop serves coffee and tea alongside its bakes on a tropical patio.

Is this list of Manoa bakeries updated?

Yes — this guide is refreshed regularly as visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii change and as new bakeries open in the Manoa area. Spots our editors have personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge.

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