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Waikiki·Cafe
A stylish spot for artisan Kona coffee and b. patisserie baked goods.
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Waikiki punches well above its weight when it comes to bakeries. I pulled together 19 qualifying spots so you can skip the guesswork and go straight to the good stuff — from the buttery shortbread at Honolulu Cookie Company to the strawberry roll cake and green tea tiramisu tucked inside Kulu Kulu's tiny bake shop.
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This is a curated guide that leads with our editors' hand-picked recommendations, then layers in the area's best-rated spots from across the NateEatsHawaii catalog. Spots our editors have personally visited carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page, so you'll always know which picks come with that extra seal of confidence.
Whether you're after single-origin Kona coffee and on-site baked pastries at Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie, a classic coco puff from Liliha Bakery Waikiki, or upmarket specialty bites at DEAN & DELUCA HAWAII, Waikiki's bakery scene has more range than most visitors expect.
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Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie is widely regarded as a standout, pairing single-origin 100% Kona coffee with pastries baked on-site by the acclaimed b. patisserie team. Kulu Kulu is another favourite, known for its sophisticated Japanese-style pastries like strawberry roll cake and green tea tiramisu.
Honolulu Cookie Company offers beautifully packaged Hawaiian-inspired shortbread at a range of price points — great for a snack or a souvenir. Liliha Bakery Waikiki and Lappert's Hawaii are also well-known for approachable prices on local baked goods and treats.
This is a curated guide combining our editors' verified personal picks — marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge — with the highest-rated bakery spots among the roughly 1,900 Oahu restaurants cataloged on the site. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect new openings and updated ratings.
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