These are Waikiki's top-rated bakeries, ranked entirely by real visitor ratings collected here on NateEatsHawaii — no editorial thumb on the scale. With 19 qualifying spots in the neighborhood, there's plenty of great baking to explore, and this list surfaces the ones that locals and visitors keep coming back to.
At the top of the ratings sits Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie, a Waikiki corner café renowned for its single-origin 100% Kona coffee and a free tasting bar alongside pastries baked on-site. Further down the list, Kulu Kulu earns consistent praise for its tiny-but-mighty lineup of strawberry roll cake, green tea tiramisu, and other sophisticated pastries, while Liliha Bakery Waikiki brings the legacy of one of Honolulu's most beloved bakery institutions right into the heart of Waikiki.
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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
Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, Kona Coffee Purveyors | b. patisserie currently holds the top spot, known for its single-origin 100% Kona coffee, a free tasting bar, and freshly baked on-site pastries.
Spots like Honolulu Cookie Company — famous for its Hawaiian-inspired gourmet shortbread cookies — and Lappert's Hawaii, a relaxed local chain serving baked goods alongside homemade ice cream, are popular options that won't break the bank.
The rankings are recalculated automatically as new visitor ratings come in on NateEatsHawaii, so the order can shift over time to reflect the most current visitor sentiment across all 19 qualifying spots.
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