Leonard's Bakery

You can't miss this place if you're going to Honolulu. Leonard's is a Hawaiian institution. The primarily make malasadas, both filled and not filled. I like the basic malasadas rolled in sugar and cinnamon. The haupia filled is pretty good too. They make the malasadas to order. You may see the line out the door, but service is quick. Everything is made-to-order, so if you order a dozen, they are in the back making a bath for you. They're served warm... Really a great location. I look forward to going there every trip to Oahu.

Leonard’s did not disappoint! We were in search of malasadas- the fried Portuguese pastries with cream fillings. We were scared off in the morning with the line waiting outside. But we chanced coming back mid-afternoon for a snack after reading other reviews that spoke to the bakery’s efficiency serving up orders. The malasadas are made to order so are deliciously warm, soft and tasty. Softer than a mainland “Bismarck” donut and not as sugary sweet and heavy although they are encrusted in sugar. Definitely happy we tasted this Honolulu sweet! A true value for a piping warm donut- type delicacy!

Went here at around 6 in the morning and no line - by the time we were walking out the line was around the corner. Nothing like these on the main land - delicious and creamy. A fun addition to our trip to Hawai’i.