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.
This is a curated guide that leads with Nate's hand-picked recommendations, then layers in the area's best-rated spots from across the NateEatsHawaii catalog. Spots Nate has 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.
The ranking
Top pick1$$Waikiki corner café pouring single-origin 100% Kona with a free tasting bar, plus pastries baked on-site by b. patisserie. Drip $5, espresso $4.75. Opens early — line by 7am.
2$Bakery fare in Waikiki. Bean About Town is a well-loved spot and offers outdoor seating.
3$$Upmarket retailer carrying specialty foods, including prepared dishes, plus home & kitchen items.
4$$Popular window-serve grill offering American eats, plus a market for prepared foods & baked goods.
5Gelatissimo Waikiki brings dessert to Waikiki. Family-friendly casual dining.
6Bakery fare in Waikiki. Halekulani Bakery is a solid pick and offers takeout.
7$$Gourmet shortbread cookies retailer offering Hawaiian-inspired flavors such as mango & macadamia.
8Bakery fare in Waikiki. Kulu kulu is a well-loved spot and offers takeout.
9Tiny bake shop offering strawberry roll cake, green tea tiramisu & other sophisticated pastries.
10$$Relaxed local chain serving coffee, homemade ice cream & baked goods featuring macadamia nuts.
11$$Liliha Bakery Waikiki is a mid-range bakery spot in Waikiki. Locals consider it a reliable choice.
12$Nanding's Bakery is a budget-friendly bakery spot in Waikiki. Locals consider it a solid pick with takeout.
13$Waikiki's go-to malasada spot with gourmet flavors like ube, lilikoi, and haupia cream. Boxes of 3 run $9-11, perfect for sharing. Open early for breakfast malasadas.
14Open-air bakery at the Royal Hawaiian resort known for its banana bread & other baked goods.
15$$Dessert fare in Waikiki. The Cheesecake Factory is a solid pick.
16$$Donut king Waikiki is a mid-range bakery spot in Waikiki. Locals consider it a well-loved spot with takeout.
17Tucked into Waikiki, Vavin Dessert Bar serves bakery. Look for takeout — known as a well-loved spot.
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FAQ
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 Nate's 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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