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Best Bakeries in Waikiki

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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17 bakeries in Waikiki

Kona Coffee Purveyors
25.0(2)$$

Kona Coffee Purveyors

Waikiki·Cafe
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A stylish spot for artisan Kona coffee and b. patisserie baked goods.

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Donut king Waikiki
35.0(1)$$

Donut king Waikiki

Waikiki·Bakery

Donut king Waikiki is a mid-range bakery spot in Waikiki. Locals consider it a well-loved spot with takeout.

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Bean About Town
4$

Bean About Town

Waikiki·Bakery

Bakery fare in Waikiki. Bean About Town is a well-loved spot and offers outdoor seating.

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DEAN & DELUCA HAWAII - RITZ-CARLTON STORE
5$$

DEAN & DELUCA HAWAII - RITZ-CARLTON STORE

Waikiki·Cafe

Upmarket retailer carrying specialty foods, including prepared dishes, plus home & kitchen items.

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Diamond Head Market & Grill
6$$

Diamond Head Market & Grill

Restaurant

Popular window-serve grill offering American eats, plus a market for prepared foods & baked goods.

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Gelatissimo Waikiki
7

Gelatissimo Waikiki

Waikiki·Dessert Restaurant

Gelatissimo Waikiki brings dessert to Waikiki. Family-friendly casual dining.

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Halekulani Bakery
8$$

Halekulani Bakery

Waikiki·Bakery

Bakery fare in Waikiki. Halekulani Bakery is a solid pick and offers takeout.

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Honolulu Cookie Company
9$$

Honolulu Cookie Company

Waikiki·Bakery

Gourmet shortbread cookies retailer offering Hawaiian-inspired flavors such as mango & macadamia.

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kulu kulu
10$

kulu kulu

Bakery

Bakery fare in Waikiki. Kulu kulu is a well-loved spot and offers takeout.

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Lappert's Hawaii
11$$

Lappert's Hawaii

Cafe

Relaxed local chain serving coffee, homemade ice cream & baked goods featuring macadamia nuts.

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Liliha Bakery Waikiki
12$$

Liliha Bakery Waikiki

Waikiki·Bakery

Liliha Bakery Waikiki is a mid-range bakery spot in Waikiki. Locals consider it a reliable choice.

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Penny's Waikiki Malasadas
13$

Penny's Waikiki Malasadas

Waikiki·Bakery

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.

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Royal Hawaiian Bakery
14$$

Royal Hawaiian Bakery

Waikiki·Bakery

Open-air bakery at the Royal Hawaiian resort known for its banana bread & other baked goods.

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The Cheesecake Factory
15$$

The Cheesecake Factory

Waikiki·Restaurant

Dessert fare in Waikiki. The Cheesecake Factory is a solid pick.

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Vavin Dessert Bar
16$$

Vavin Dessert Bar

Waikiki·Bakery

Tucked into Waikiki, Vavin Dessert Bar serves bakery. Look for takeout — known as a well-loved spot.

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Waikiki Tea
17$$

Waikiki Tea

Waikiki·Cafe
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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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What is the best bakery in Waikiki?

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.

Where can I find affordable bakery treats in Waikiki?

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.

How is this Waikiki bakery list put together, and is it kept up to date?

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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