Babes Bakery

I was finally able to try their baked goods. I loved the thousand layer sweet potato cake, haupia poi banana bread, everything bagel sourdough focaccia, and miso nutty cookie. Everything was good though and we enjoyed it all. I will be back to try their cakes and other goods! I bought the following:- Thousand layer sweet potato cake- Almond cookie- Double crunchers- Miso Nutty- Chippy- Everything bagel sourdough focaccia- Haupia poi banana bread

Babes Bakery. No, its name is not intended as a slang for an attractive woman. Instead, when you get to the kindest couple that owns this bakery, you'll find out that "babes" means baking in small portions, like cookies, which the owner does from living in Hong Kong.Providing artisanal sweets and sourdough breads, Babes Bakery started in Nov. 2020 by taking part in the Koko Marina crafts fair in HI Kai and then expanded via various farmers markets and pop-up events on Oahu. Growing in popularity, it opened its brick and mortar business on 8/3/24 at the bottom of St. Louis Heights in Kaimuki.Owners John and Angela Osorio bring with them many years of hospitality management and baking experience. With a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, focusing in Culinary Arts/Food Service Management from the Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island, John gained years of work experience in the hospitality and culinary arts at Westin Hotels, Morimoto Waikiki, as well as the Shangri-La Hotels and Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong. While in Hong Kong, John met his future wife, Angela, who baked sweets and cookies for hotel restaurants.John bakes his popular sourdough bread with pretty designs on the crust with flavors of classic, Kalamata olive, cheddar, roasted garlic and chili, and focaccia. Wife Angela is busy baking her cookies of double crunchers, mac nut choc chip, miso nutties, triple choc cheesecake, salted caramel mochas, chippy, and gingerbread. And together, they churn out sourdough cinnamon rolls, guava bars, haupia poi banana bread, cheesecakes, and even whole pies. They also offer simple hot breakfast and lunch items, e.g., chili con carne with munchies, focaccia pizza, grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup.We had the following:* Classic sourdough. Using 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 enriched bread flour, there is a chewy consistency that I really like. I also enjoy having it being toasted, which gives a chewy crunch. As an added touch, John imprints fancy designs on the crusts of bread loaves to make them his signature breads. These designs are very appealing to the eye!* Cinnamon roll. I really enjoyed this delicious roll that was so soft and fluffy! Just the right amount of cinnamon, and the frosting appeared to be butter/cream cheese mixture that is so flavorful! The roll and frosting were not overly sweet and very delicious!* Cheddar/bacon muffin. This savory muffin had the perfect ratio of cheddar cheese and bacon bits that makes a delicious treat! Perfect if you're into savory treats!* Haupia poi banana bread. A delicious banana bread, with the bananas adding sweetness, the haupia providing a rich creamy texture, and the poi making it moist.* Chippy cookies. Super ono crispy cookies with choc chips and large bits of Ruffles potato chips make this my favorite and is so addictive! Sweet and salty!* Chinese New Year almond cookie. Hong Kong style butter cookie with a slight amount of almond flavoring. The bright red square cookie is decorated with gold trim and Chinese lettering. This crispy cookie is very delish, but too pretty to eat! (The round almond cookie with the red dot in the middle is a local thing and not found in Hong Kong, according to Angela.)Owners/bakers John and Angela are so very welcoming and friendly that you will enjoy visiting their bakery. They will happily chat with you, as I learned how passionate they are of their business. They continue to offer new items in limited quantities on unannounced dates, e.g., guava bars, brownies, muffins, tiramisu, carrot cake, black forest cake, and even spam musubi in sourdough bao bun. Special items are baked for holidays, e.g., stollen and gingerbread for Christmas, and meringue cookie flowers for Mother's Day.The small bakery is clean and bright, with wooden shelving to showcase their baked goods. They also have a refrigerated display case. Baked items are enclosed in pretty packaging or small boxes with partial cellphane so that you can see how they look. There are a couple of small tables for breakfast/lunch dine in.Hours of operation are Thurs to Mon, 6a to 2p. Babes Bakery is located in the same complex and Vons Chicken and behind Nola Café at the bottom of Kaimuki. Somewhat hidden, enter the parking lot from Waialae Ave. after passing Nola Café. Free parking in stalls in this private lot that is shared with other businesses. During the busy lunch hour, the small parking stalls and how they're angled make it difficult to get in and out of the parking lot.After getting to know owners/bakers John and Angela, I can certainly say that the name Babes Bakery is not how it's used in the US, but rather, the portioning to make small items as how it was used in Hong Kong. I love what I've tasted thus far and look forward to trying different baked goods that are offered. Wishing John and Angela much success with their bakery! Support local!

On the corner of Waialae Avenue and St. Louis Heights, it is where Kuhio Grill relocated briefly before shutting down around the pandemic. This is a small, local owned business - the owners are a nice couple. I first visited on a recommendation. Entry is from Waialae Ave. but there are also stalls accesible via St. Louis Ht...where Nola Cafe is situated. Babes Bakery is a fairly new business that I've only visited twice. I believe they are known for their cookies, sourdough breads, and PHB (Poi, Haupia, Banana) Bread. Cookies vary in texture from soft-n-crunchy to crisp & crunchy to crisp exterior with a chewy middle. I think I had a Macnut Chocolate Chip Cookie and Blueberry & Lemon Scone on my initial visit. I have a soft spot for scones, dry or soft. And both were excellent.Today, I tried their Miso Nutty Cookie - a sweet and savory cookie with peanut butter to complement the miso.Also, enjoyed their Sourdough Cinnamon Roll which is another successful combination of both sweet and tangy. I try to go early - hours are 600a till 200p , except Tuesdays and Wednesdays - as traffic and parking can be issues. I have to try their PHB Bread next.

There are two reasons to visit:1. Crispy cookies!!! FINALLY. Someone bakes totally crisp cookies. The chocolate mac nut cookies are addictive while the "chippy" AKA potato chip and chocolate chip cookies are pure crack.2. Fresh made sour dough English muffins. Although not made the right way with two layers that you peel apart for maximum surface area for toasting, this one requires a bread knife, they are excellent. Great chew, nice fermented notes, perfect for a home made brekkie sandwich.The sourdough bread is good with plenty of moisture and a chewy crumb though it lacks the crisp European crispness. All good, makes for easier to eat sandwiches.Limited selections but what they offer is fresh.Very friendly husband and wife team.Keep in mind, these are artisnal products. Six cookies for $10. Four English muffins, $8. Sourdough loafs, $10 as of this writing.Definitely worth a try.

Love the little hidden gem. The fresh olive bread was delicious and moist still. Love the prepared food, breakfast burrito and Chili con carne, the carrot cake was my husband's favorite. The stuff was friendly and the layout was easy and welcoming. Parking on the right side and back

You can find Babes Bakery right behind Nola Cafe on Waialae Ave across from City Mill. We stopped in to check it out. Prices are very reasonable. I had to try the chocolate chip cookies with potato chips. It certainly satisfied my craving for something sweet, salty and crunchy. We were only there for a few minutes but was greeted and helped by the super nice guy behind the counter. Nice quiet place to sit down, have a snack and drink and do homework as I saw some university students doing.

Babe's Bakery is tucked away on the corner of Waialae Avenue and St Louis Drive.I saw a lot of social media about this small Bakery and decided to check it out. They're open from Thursday - Sunday 6am - 2pm, we were out early in the morning so the worked out perfectly.I saw on a post that they sold sourdough bread and I wanted to get a loaf to eat. They have cookies, muffins, small individual cheesecakes and other pastries, but I was there for the bread. It was a nice size loaf, beautifully baked for $10. Love the top crust and design, it made for a perfect picture. Yes the picture is real. It was really moist and delicious with some olive oil, also toasted it up for a sandwich later.This Bakery knows it stuff, I'll definitely be back to try more of their baked goods. Oh Ya they serve chili! Have to eat that too!

"I second that!"Crispy vs chewy- aye to the crispy. Rod U and others have raved about this little bakery at the foot of St Louis Heights. In particular, like Rod, their crispy cookies ate truly crispy- and if you prefer crispy to chewy (like we do) this is the place to try. Their crispy chocolate chip w/mac nut is in a class by itself. They are on the pricier side but definitely worth it. One of the few chocolate chip cookies that have it all together in terms of taste, sweetness and crunch- the perfect package. Their other offerings are great too, the poi banana bread is delicious with a warm beverage. Although parking can be a little problematic, it is available and worth the effort for their goodies.

Breakfast in Honolulu, Hawaii...After seeing Brian M.'s photos and reading Nat N.'s review, I made it a point to go to Babes Bakery.This small business began with Farmer's Markets and craft fairs. Babes Bakery - on the corner of Waialae Avenue and St. Louis Drive (across from City Mill) - is Angela and John's new brick and mortar... with free shared parking!CONGRATULATIONS!John and Angela are a cheerful, friendly couple! John is the baker, while Angela is the cashier, cook, server, and all-around worker. Actually, on my 2nd visit, John brought me my Breakfast Sando on a big plate... like those fancy restaurants that serve "small food"... LOL!Knowing that I had to pace my eating on my first visit, I just got a Bacon Cheddar Muffin and a watermelon prebiotic soda. I enjoyed that savory Muffin a lot because... bacon... and cheddar...and the muffin had a moist, satisfying chew!Irene M. was smart about choosing the table with the best lighting and The view of the baker in action!It was fascinating!I really had wanted the Breakfast Sando... that's why I went back the very next day. That Sando was calling me!It was worth going back!Because... Bacon!And the Bacon was CRISPY... without my having to ask!The Cheddar cheese added a creamy kick while the eggs weren't dry! The English Muffin had a toasty crispness! Yesss!!! It was perfect!Now, I'm hearing the Avocado Toast calling me...And the sourdough focaccia!I'll be back soon!P.S. when you go, check out the cookies that are ready for gift-giving! There's also merchandise and cute Haupia Poi Banana breads. They're in a mini pan - great for party favors!

Babes Bakery offers sourdough bread, cookies, and various fruit bars that you can order online in advance. We wanted to try their cookies and their bars, so we picked up an assortment:+Double Crunchers cookies - with oatmeal, chocolate chips, coconut, cinanmon, and lemon+Miso Nutties cookies - peanut butter cookie with white miso paste+Salted Caramel Mochas cookies - a coffee cookie +Triple Chocolate Cheesecake cookies+the Chippy cookie - chocolate chips and potato chips+a Mac-nut Crumble Guava Bar - filled with their housemade guava jam, topped with macadamia nut crumbleThe cookies were okay, but the guava bar was pretty tasty; the guava jam gave it the right amount of tart- and sweetness, and the crumbles were a little soft.Staff were friendly, and there's a few seating inside to join your treats.+housemade guava jam+friendly service