The Yummiest Patisserie/Cake Shop in Honolulu

cakeM

★★★★★ 4.5 (90) • $$

"Cake M is located on the 3rd floor of 808 center, near the stairs and I'm so glad I came. I wanted to buy a little sweet for my birthday and I love panna cotta! ***What I ordered **Mango Panna Cotta (9/10) ~ I'm not a fan of the mango texture, but it went really well with the panna cotta. There was a perfect mix of refreshing and creamy taste to it all! I really do wish that they added a little more of the mango syrup/layer with the panna cotta! But it was super good and not too sweet! Overall,I actually bought the last one (so glad I did)! It was really good! Although, it was on the pricey side. Honestly, I wouldn't mind coming back! :)"

Lady M

★★★★★ 4.9 (16)

"Beautiful cafe with amazing cakes and delicious tea. The crepe cakes were perfect and not too sweet. Such a lovely experience. Service was exceptional. The Royce chocolates are the perfect gifts for loved ones! Small parking lot on the side."

Napoleon's Bakery Dillingham

★★★★★ 5 (1) • $

"Have you ever had a donut or cake from Napoleon Bakery? Well if you haven't, you should! Super yummy. I personally like the dobash & chantilly cakes/ glazed donut with chocolate in the middle. This particular bakery on Dillingham has lots of parking outside. Awesome customer service! And they are always stocked with yummy desserts."

Honu Bakery

★★★★☆ 4 (330) • $$

"Swung by Honu Bakery in the Kam Shopping Center. Adorable decorated cupcakes adorned the window looking into the bakery. Picked up the famous Honu (turtle) bread to share with family. 4/5 stars. Also picked up a slice of the strawberry shortcake and a meringue pie. The strawberry shortcake was unremarkable. Strawberries did not taste fresh. Whipped frosting and filling were plain tasting. Unfortunately, this is not a rebuy item. 2/5 stars. The meringue pie is light and more like a flaky crust type pastry. 3/5 stars. I decided not to purchase the decorated cupcakes because of the amount of frosting. I forgot to take pictures of the cupcakes. The cupcakes are beautiful for birthday celebrations and special occasions! Service here is fast and friendly here."

Honu Bakery - South King

★★★★☆ 4 (31) • $$

"Don't blink and miss out on this gem...Located on South King Street in the former Boulangerie Bakery on the outside nothing seems to have changed and not that I even knew what the previous bakery was but know about the amazing cakes you can find here. Other bakeries have failed me in so many ways until I walked into Honu Bakery as I was looking for something different and no didn't order any cakes though did a lot of searching for a special cake that just bring smiles and of course is yummy.As soon as I walked in there is this tiny display case that was filled with cakes there were some slices and whole cakes one is a Hello Kitty cake and the other is a Bunny Cake at about 6"-8" in size which was just perfect and just so adorable I couldn't believe it! Decided on the bunny cake and told them it was a birthday so if they could add something for me which the staff was just a delight to do so.As I wait for my cake to be boxed up I browsed around this super cozy bakery which is pretty small though do offer quite the impressive assortment of pastries which I did purchase some for mom as she loves to nibble for snacks with her tea and this "Walnut Ball" sounds just like the items she enjoys and having it come with two makes it a great for sharing as well lol!As I was done and ready to check out to see it's all ready and they added some candles on it as well...gah! Ahhhhhmazing!!! They added a "Happy Birthday" on it which sounds so simple but it bougie up this super cute bunny which everyone enjoyed as it wasn't too sweet just a nice delicate flavor, I really wished I took more pictures but know that I will be back as this place sure know how to make your occasion special.Thank you!"

Napoleon's Bakery Waipahu

★★★★☆ 4.4 (5) • $

"I am updating this review so I'm hoping my earlier one-star review shows up as a corrected- starred rating of this Napolean's Bakery.The one-star review started out because I purchased two bakery items: a donut and a cake and both items had foreign material in it: a hair on the donut and a plastic/nylon or other strand of scrub brush or equipment in the cake. I would have just let the hair on the donut go, because in all my years of eating, there has been a hair, here or there. I have found pretty disgusting things worse than hairs in my food, so I was ready to let it go, but then my son found what appeared to be a plastic strand in his cake, so it was time to take action. I didn't want to be out $16 for donuts and a cake we didn't want to eat.I called the Napolean's Bakery location in the evening and spoke to a really nice manager who was really apologetic about the whole thing. He was very sorry and offered me complimentary items for the hassle of having to come back to the store to return the items, but I said there was no need, I just wanted my money back. I told him I'd be coming back the next day with the items, so they can see for themselves what I've found (I took photos but decided to let Napolean Bakery figure it out, so I've taken them down voluntarily).The next day I took the products back to the same store and had to deal with different manager who was not well-versed in customer service. I won't go into detail here but let's say it was not a pleasant experience at all and I left feeling perturbed.I got an email from two managers asking me about my experience so I let them know what transpired, from the time I found the things in my baked products to the service I got, and they were concerned and addressed some of the problems. I knew then Zippy's/Napolean Bakery takes their Yelp reviews and things like this seriously. I'm upping my review rating here from a one-star (eeks! I think not!) to a three-star (A-OK) solely based on the fact that Napolean's Bakery reached out to me and they really were concerned. I would have thought a company so huge that has cornered the local market couldn't be concerned with just one complaint, but they do take all matters seriously and that's all right in my book."

Napoleon's Bakery Kaneohe

★★★★☆ 4 (6) • $$

"I absolutely recommend this place!! The donuts are amazing! I don't like regular glazed donuts but these are better than Krispy Kreme and Dunkin both. It's almost like they had a baby the cakes are absolutely amazing! I'm obsessed with going to bakeries and this is my go to I get it probably once a week! The banana cream pie is really good it's kinda like banana pudding in a pie, the coconut cake was good, the chocolate dream cake with white icing and shaved chocolate is really good that one is so good it's usually gone by the time I get there, the dobash cake is very Chocolatey but really good, the chantilly cake is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!! It is their version of a German chocolate cake the only difference is there's not coconut in the icing. But I LOVE it!!! The Apple turnover is also really good, I wasn't a fan of the coconut one though. But I recommend to everyone!!"

Napoleon's Bakery Ewa

★★★★☆ 3.8 (6)

"I decided to pick up a box of Mochizadas after ordering food at Zippy's last night since I've been wondering how exactly a mochi and malasada combination would taste like. The chocolate covered mochizadas were pretty thick and had a nice chewiness to it. The taste and feel of it is very similar to mochi donuts except a bit bulkier. I really love sweets so it was perfect for me however both my parents have said that it's a bit too sweet for them and that they'd enjoy it more without the chocolate covering. Also heads up, if you're thinking about getting some pastries from Napoleon's Bakery at night time like I did, please be aware that they will have less pastries to choose from but that there are still a few good options available on display."

Halekulani Bakery

★★★★★ 4.6 (216) • $$

"Overall 5 stars: Nothing but the best pastries and coffee in Waikiki. A must for breakfast when staying in Waikiki.Food 5 stars: Everything we tried here was amazing. On this trip to Waikiki we ordered the custard pan which had a chewy but airy bread with the most delicious custard which was not too sweet. The raspberry pistachio croissant which was light a buttery with a pistachio and dried raspberry spread. I couldn't really taste pistachio but it was still very good. The last pastry we got was the Maritozzi which was a sweet bread filled with the lightest fluffiest vanilla bean creme. This was definitely a treat in the morning. I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie for later and a Pumpkin Latte for the wife which had a heart latte art.Service 4 stars: Most of the pastries are self serve. You need to grab a tray and tongs before going down the line of mouthwatering pastries. Once you picked out all your pastries, you can go to the cashier where you order drinks and pay. The process was fairly quick.Ambiance 5 stars: this bakery is very clean inside and there is a big window into the kitchen area where everything is made. This place gives off a sense of luxury but in a casual environment.We always come to this bakery when having a staycation in Waikiki. I would definitely recommend coming here if you are staying close by. There is no parking right in front of the bakery, but there is street parking 2 blocks away."

Napoleon's Bakery Wahiawa

★★★★★ 4.5 (13) • $

"During my vacation in Hawaii, I was dying for malasadas. I didn't know where to get them. Here I was, in the middle of the busy island (Oahu) and the closest one that had it was like 15 miles away! A little bummed and I thought to just except it: I won't have an malasadas.During our trip back from North Oahu, we got hungry and stopped by a Zippy's (recommended by my Mentor). When we drove in, I see that the there was a bakery attached to the restaurant. I thought, I wonder if they have malasadas. Determined, after we finished our meal, I made a B line to the bakery and looked around. And there it was!I quickly asked for a dozen. They had to make it so it was a 10 minute wait. Hell yeah I will wait!The guy at the counter was very nice and sweet. He kept checking in with me that it's almost done and that it'll be a few more minutes. I paid for them, and brought it out to the car. Forgotten how it actually looks like, when I opened it up my first thought was, "wow, their ginormous." It took me 4 days to finish, plus some help from Eric.So good.I love the service and the malasadas there tasted just like I remembered it. I love it! Can't go wrong. Although they were a bit more pricey than I remember paying for them in Pleasanton, CA. But they were a lot larger than the ones I have had before. So, no complaints there =)"

808_Puffs

★★★★★ 5 (9)

"Ahi katsu major first time I will be back please go try it out for yourself thank you"

Napoleon's Bakery Makiki

★★★★★ 4.6 (5) • $$

"Napoleon's Bakery is famous for their irresistable Apple Napples but their other baked goods are great too! I highly recommend trying their Mochizada--which, you guessed it--is a combination of mochi and malasada! If that's not a match made in foodie heaven, I don't know what is. This delightful creation is available with sugar or glazed coating. I have only tried their glazed version and can't stop dreaming about it. Try it and you will know what I am talking about.I love that you can order and pay online through Zippy's online ordering site so you can avoid waiting in line. However, Daily Specials, Bakery Items, and Zippy's Essentials cannot be future ordered due to limited availability. So if you want to place an order online for bakery items, you can only choose the "Asap" option. This ensures that the online site reflects what's actually available at the bakery, which I appreciate. Get an Apple Napple or Mochizada today--it will be the perfect morning treat or afternoon pick-me-up!"

Cake Works

★★★★☆ 3.8 (572) • $$

"Amazing little bakery with an assortment of delectables. I came to buy some cupcakes for a birthday and they had a great varsity. I ended up picking up some haupia, strawberry guava, and red velvet. I would highly recommend the strawberry guava. I was helped by one of the employees whom was really helpful. I asked what was their popular flavors and she chose these, so I bought what was recommended. My friend highly enjoyed his birthday cupcakes. It's a nice little bakery, parking out front is limited and very close to an on ramp, so sometimes it's difficult to turn into the stalls. So just a heads up. I will definitely come back to buy more cupcakes in the future!"

Napoleon's Bakery Mililani

★★★★★ 4.7 (7) • $

"I come here for only one thing, the COCONUT NAPLES! OMG they are amaze-balls! I don't eat carbs a lot, but I will definitely eat these. The pastry is so flaky and oh so delicious....mmmmmmm..... I usually order coffee and eat the coconut naple. Their coffee is good too. I'm so happy that there are tons and tons of Napolean Bakeries around the island, so whenever my coconut naple hits me, I don't have to go far. They do have other pastries here also that are delicious, like various donuts, cookies, brownies, and cakes, but by far my coconut naple will always be #1 for me here. Darn.... Now I want one =)"

Kulu Kulu

★★★★☆ 4.2 (143) • $$

"Everything that I've had from Kulu Kulu has been delicious. This chocolate Christmas cake was amazing! So creamy and delicious.Service is always fast and friendly. No line when I went. I always try to come to this older location because it's not as busy as the Royal Hawaiian Center locationThankfully, I have as much self control as I do or the cake would be gone. Delicious!"

Napoleon's Bakery Waipio

★★★★☆ 3.8 (6) • $

"Dear Zippys, Your maple bars are the bomb. Would you please consider putting some slices of bacon on them and selling it that way? This would make my year. Cherry napples are also bomb, but seem to be shrinking over the years despite prices going up. My daughter's favorite are the glazed donuts with the chocolate in the middle."

Aloha Coffee

★★★★★ 4.7 (11)

"Aloha is really felt here...Aloha Coffee truck is found right beside other food truck in the lot right beside Ohana Hale Waikiki and you can't miss its inviting tropical decor along with seating provided so that you can chill and enjoy your sip.The menu is quite simple but they certainly do it with flair using Kona Coffee Pureyors serving up the usual espresso items including Nitro Green Tea though what piqued my interest is their Specialty Drinks "Coconut and Ube Latte"I usually don't do hot drinks though on this day it just felt right as I enjoyed the cool breeze under a coconut tree I really wanted to relax and enjoy this unusual setting right along busy Kalakaua Ave to take a moment and just chill. As I got my coffee he explained that he didn't do it right and was wondering if it was burnt...? Nah! I explained with a sip it was delicious though thanked him for being up front and assured it tasted fine.Coffee was very smooth and nice the cup design is aesthetically pleasing with it's tropical print showing off the Aloha vibe has me feeling like I'm on vacay. Yes the parking situation is pretty much the biggest challenge but there are some street parking free and metered around and I do encourage you to give this place a try and as they're working on some bites there are bunch of other trucks that have yummy items as well...show them some Aloha!Thank you!"

Napoleon's Bakery Vineyard

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (6) • $

"If I want malasadas, I go to Leonard's Bakery. If I want cocoa puffs, I go to Liliha Bakery. If I want a cake, I go to Sam's Club (I'm not that particular and I'm cheap). But if I want an apple turnover, I go to Napoleon's Bakery for their apple napples. No one else comes close to their light and flakey pastry. Sooo delicious - and messy :-)"

Napoleon's Bakery Waiau

★★★★★ 4.5 (4) • $$

"AMAZING! My family and I had Maple Bars here on Friday then we went in today and ordered 12 Maple Bars for next Sat for my hubbys birthday and donuts for today of course. They're always Fresh and polite customer service with a smile... We have found our Donut Home"

Panya Bistro & Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.5 (888) • $$

"Panya Bistro is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is casual with good music, creating a relaxed and enjoyable vibe. The service is quick and friendly, with servers checking on you often to ensure your waters and beverages are always filled.The food is simply outstanding. The clam chowder was creamy and filled with nice big chunks of potatoes, clams, and celery. The Thai basil steak salad was bursting with flavor, and the chicken wings were perfectly seasoned with a tasty dipping sauce. We also tried the iced milk tea latte, which was smooth and delicious, and the plantation iced tea, which was incredibly refreshing. To top it all off, the mango mousse cake was divine!Parking is plentiful, with options at Ward Village, South Shore Market, or in the Hokua building, and they even validate your parking. Panya Bistro is a great place to gather with friends or for a quick lunch date with your significant other. Highly recommend!"

La Palme D'Or Patisserie

★★★★☆ 3.9 (560) • $$

"Birthday cake from Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii...La Palme D'Or = The Golden PalmIt's an award given to the Director of the Best film at the Cannes Film Festival. This means that the pastry shop with this name must have goods of the highest quality, right?Let's check them out...I had never been to La Palme D'Or Patisserie before, but I have passed it many times since it's next to The Lanai Food Court on the Mall Level, near Macy's on the Mauka (mountain) side.I saw the picture menu of the beverages in the window... wow... such a variety! I also learned that they serve pasta, salads, and sandwiches! I should return for those!This time, my goal was to secure a Strawberry Shortcake to serve after dinner. I chose the one with the chocolate drippings on the edge of the cake. I asked if the cake could be personalized... yes! I asked if they could hold it for me for about an hour while I walked around the mall... no problem! I just had to leave my phone number. Okay!They offered me a bag for a small price, but I thought I could manage without. Our dinner restaurant was about ten minutes away. They held it in their refrigerator while we ate.When the cake was served, everyone enjoyed the fresh berries, light, fluffy texture, and the not too sweet flavor! Thank you for this excellent cake!"

Napoleon's Bakery Nimitz

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (9) • $

"Located inside Zippy's restaurant. Bought half a dozen bread pudding for only $9.11. The bread pudding is perfect in terms of taste and consistency."

Elvin's Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (293) • $$

"Finally got to stop by Elvin's Bakery located in the Kapalama shopping center next door to Ahi & vegetable . Thanks to auntie Nadine C. several birthday gatherings she bought birthday cakes from there . It was so delicious I ordered a strawberry shortcake for my nephew birthday coming up on 6/10. One of the cakes I tried was the strawberry shortcake. Elvin's Bakery cakes is so light and moist and very fresh . In their showcase they have a good selection of cakes to purchase if you go early . For your convenience so you don't have to pre-order a particular cake . I also was lucky enough to try Elvin's chestnut cake as well and let me tell you it was different in a good way . I thought ok it's going to be nutty and gritty but to my surprise it was like a light brown chestnut purée in between 2 layers of moist cake . If you haven't try their cakes it's a must . Support local and I'll be back for other occasions"

Kulu Kulu

★★★★☆ 4.3 (350) • $$

"We wanted a sweet treat after a terrible dinner experience at Yama udon. We got the cream puff and the rainbow cake. It was delicious! The cream puff was just the right amount to sweet and creamy. The filling was filled perfectly, not too little and not too crazy. The pastry part was fresh and flaky.The rainbow cake was moist and tasty. It even looked great. The layers were small and cool looking. As you know, pastry should look good to the eye as it's part of the experience. I would not hesitate to buy these items from this bakery. I will be back again for sure!"

Napoleon's Bakery McCully

★★★★☆ 4 (13) • $$

"I love the dude who runs the front. Super helpful and goes above and beyond for customer service. Idk his name but some one give him a raise or we need to start tipping him! I got like a dozen donuts and they were good but was the service that makes this review 5 stars. Thanks!"

Napoleon's Bakery Kapolei

★★★★☆ 4 (4) • $

"I am very Grateful for Osun!! She had just reported to work and took my call. I knew that Zippy's was super busy from when my Family and I went there for a late Breakfast this Morning. So, when I had called in for a last minute Cake request, she had answered the phone. As we spoke Osun had explained that she had just got into work and did not know exactly what Cakes were still available, but that if I would hold on, she would go check quickly. She did and I was pleased to find out that the Chantilly Cake was still available. I then asked her if she could write "Happy Birthday" along with 2 names on an 8" Round Chantilly Cake and she said yes. Since I was not too far, Osun asked if I could just come into the Restaurant and see her directly and that she would help me. I agreed and did just that. As I entered the Restaurant, there were 3 other's waiting for items from the Bakery, but when she saw me, she pointed to me and said my Name. I was pleasantly surprised! Osun began to assist me right away and completed the Cake within minutes! If you see Osun at the Bakery, please say Hi to her and Thank her for being as Awesome as she is!!Mahalo,Danielle"

Napoleon's Bakery Kapahulu

★★★★☆ 4.3 (15) • $

"Napoleon's Bakery has a decent assortment of treats, donuts, cakes and pies. No cookies, however. =( Prices seem moderate. The bakery shares space inside of a Zippy's diner and is open 24 hours a day.We tried a cocoa fudge brownie with walnuts and a Dutch apple crumb cake. The brownie was mildly sweet but a little dry. It wasn't a complete miss, since it's hard to totally screw up brownies, but it wasn't satisfying. The apple crumb cake was light and fluffy and had just the right amount of sweetness. I would get this one again.Napoleon's had a few interesting items like the "Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Chunk Ultimate Donut", a huge donut topped with Reese's crumbs. Other notables were a guava chiffon cake, haupia chocolate cake, and peach Bavarian cake. We didn't get to try any cakes, but they did look pretty appealing behind the counter."

85°C Bakery Cafe-Kapolei

★★★★☆ 4.1 (126)

"New Asian bakery in Kapolei-- one of those spots that you gotta go early if you want the full selection of baked goods. I came in around 2-3pm --- so most of the stuff was cleared out already. I picked up a basque cheesecake, matcha and cream pastry, and sausage bread. Surprisingly, the one I thought I'd like the most, the matcha cream bread, fell short for me. The sausage bread surprised me in the best way, can't believe that they didn't all get swooped up in the morning! Saved the basque cheesecake for later when we got home -- some folks hate the burnt taste but I like the slight bitterness that gives to offset the sweet. It's super new, clean, and bright. It's mostly self-service but you can also order drinks like coffee, matcha, and tea. Their cake selection here is awesome too -- think light and airy with cream and fruit! If you're already on the west side, this bakery is a great spot to pick up some asian pastries!"

Napoleon's Bakery Koko Marina

★★★★☆ 4.4 (11) • $$

"Sunday, May 6, about one p.m., after church, we stopped for desert at Zippy's (our favorite location) We didn't eat because on that day Calvary Chapel The Ranch in Waimanalo had its monthly pot luck lunch - We were not hungry but we wanted to have coffee and some desert. We love Napoleon's deserts, they bake everything on site.I wanted to write about the wonderful service this Zippy's always has. Everything looked scrumptious but I finally settle for a cinnamon twist, my husband had a chocolate glazed donut topped with Reese's and some of their fresh unique testing coffee. I forgot the name of the wonderful white mid-fifties sweet lady that took our pastry order - thru the outside window. She was very nice and helpful in suggesting a lemon merengue pie to take back home (KoOlina). It's always nice to seat outside in the fresh air overlooking the Koko Marina. I like this place no matter the weather is always pleasant. Lots of birds too, always looking for handouts too. In two years am yet to have a bad communication with the servers - it must be the management that keeps the workers happy."

Napoleon's Bakery Kahala

★★★★☆ 3.8 (11) • $

"Napoleon's bakery is a staple here in Hawaii - mainly because they are located within Zippy's. I love their flaky glazed donuts, butter rolls, jello cream cheese squares, dobash and dream cakes, Chantilly puffs filled with chocolate pudding... i can go on and on. They also offer monthly specials - for July it's peanut butter... which I love. They also offer some sugar-free options too! Can't say enough good things about this local chain - they are always there when I need to bring some delights to the office or family gatherings!"