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The North Shore is famous for waves, but if you know where to look, it's also home to some of Oahu's most charming bakeries. I pulled together the nine spots worth knowing โ from the legendary cream pies at Ted's Bakery to the Portuguese malassadas and original snow puffy pastries at Paalaa Kai Bakery.
This is a curated guide combining the area's best-rated bakeries with any spots that carry the NateEatsHawaii badge โ those are the places Nate has personally verified and recommends. Spots he's been to are clearly marked on the page, so you always know which recommendations come with first-hand experience.
Whether you're fueling up before a surf session or taking a slow drive along Kamehameha Highway, the North Shore's bakery scene โ stretching from Haleiwa through Waialua to Kahuku โ has something worth stopping for.
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2$$Dessert hub crafting gelato in traditional Italian & Hawaiian flavors, plus paninis & waffles.
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5$Baker specializing in malassadas, or Portuguese donuts, plus the snow puffy, an original pastry.
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7$Shop selling cream pies, cakes, breads & pastries, plus hot sandwiches & plate lunches.
8$Quaint bakeshop with a deli serving sandwiches & vegetarian options, a juice bar & outdoor seating.
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FAQ
The North Shore has a great spread of bakeries to choose from. Ted's Bakery is one of the most well-known, celebrated for its cream pies and plate lunches, while Paalaa Kai Bakery stands out for its malassadas and its signature snow puffy pastry. Check the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page to see which spots come with Nate's personal stamp of approval.
Most North Shore bakeries are naturally wallet-friendly โ spots like Makua Banana Bread and Waialua Bakery & Juice Bar are known for simple, satisfying bites without a big price tag. Paalaa Kai Bakery's malassadas are also a popular low-cost treat popular with locals and visitors alike.
This is a curated guide that combines Nate's personally verified picks (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge) with the highest-rated bakeries on the North Shore as tracked by NateEatsHawaii's catalog of Oahu restaurants. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect the current dining scene.
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