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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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Oahu's bakery scene runs deeper than you might expect — from hole-in-the-wall neighborhood gems to sprawling café concepts anchored inside major shopping centers. I pulled together this guide from 129 qualifying spots across the island, putting our editors' hand-picked recommendations front and center, then filling out the list with the area's best-rated bakeries by real visitor ratings on the site.
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At the top of the list is Fin's Bagels in Kapahulu, a NateEatsHawaii-badged pick our editors recommend — hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh daily in authentic New York style. Further down you'll find well-loved spots like Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie in Waikiki, known for single-origin 100% Kona coffee poured at a free tasting bar alongside pastries baked on-site, and 85°C Bakery Cafe, a Taiwan-rooted chain with locations at Ala Moana Center and Kapolei offering coffee, tea, international breads, and desserts.
Spots that our editors have personally visited carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — look for it to zero in on his verified picks. Whether you're after a proper bagel, a flaky morning pastry, or a custom celebration cake, this guide covers the full spread of Oahu's best bakeries.
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Fin's Bagels in Kapahulu is our editors' top recommendation — it's known for authentic New York-style bagels that are hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh every day. Beyond that, spots like Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie in Waikiki and 85°C Bakery Cafe at Ala Moana are consistently well-rated by visitors.
Several spots on this list — including 85°C Bakery Cafe and neighborhood bakeshops like Ani's Bake Shop in Aiea — are known for offering pastries, breads, and baked goods at approachable price points. It's always a good idea to check menus directly, as prices can change.
This is a curated BEST guide that leads with our editors' personally verified picks (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge), followed by the highest-rated bakeries on Oahu according to real visitor ratings collected on NateEatsHawaii.com. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect new openings and updated ratings.
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