Mele Mele Bakery

Finally made it to check out this unique hidden gem in north shore. Tucked away this small spot made a meet up with a friend so nice! We were able to sit outside on their benches. Service I hoped would have been a bit more friendly but overall great experience. The matcha was pretty good I thoroughly enjoyed the strawberry puree that was added along with handmade cinnamon roll. I hope to make it back when I'm in the area as well as looking forward to some yummy brunch next time.

It's all a hype. Yeah, the place is cute & aesthetic, but that's about it. First you're welcomed with flying dirt, then the drinks are WATERY and there are FLIES galore. I had the iced vanilla matcha - barely any flavor. Super watery. My friend had the blue coconut matcha - that was better...because it tasted like coconut, so it had more flavor than mine lol Don't forget to say TO GO if you want it in a plastic cup, otherwise you'll get it in a cute aesthetic glass cup. If you don't want to see how many items the flies are literally resting on, I would suggest you wait outside until they call your name lolOr better yet, don't even come. Not worth it - social media is a lie LOL

ONLY BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE - this place starts serving pizza after 4PM(?)I recently visited Mele Mele Bakery during their grand opening and, while I was excited to try it out, I have mixed feelings about the experience. As someone who was born and raised in Waialua, I know what the town's vibe is all about--there's a certain local culture and energy that I feel this place misses. While I understand that businesses need to cater to tourists, I can't help but feel like Mele Mele is more focused on trends and attracting visitors, rather than providing something that truly resonates with locals.The location itself was tough to find, and it's very open to the elements. Hot is HOT and rainy is RAINY. However, it is situated in the historic Old Waialua Sugar Mill, which is an interesting and unique spot. My husband pointed out that Mele Mele is in the old water towers, and I think that's a cool way of keeping the town's history alive and relevant in today's world. Still, it feels a little disconnected from the main pulse of the community, and honestly, I can't see my large extended family (a staple in Waialua) making this a regular stop.The reason why I say locals won't stop here is because of the farmer's market. Locals frequent the nearby farmer's market regularly--it's a spot where tourists and residents alike go for fresh fruits and vegetables. But I don't see many locals grabbing their groceries and then heading over to Mele Mele for brunch. And that's where the disconnect is for me.I do want to give Mele Mele the benefit of the doubt, though, and try the food next time. However, one thing that stood out to me was the lack of drink variety. Not everyone drinks matcha, and it would be great to see more options that appeal to a wider audience--especially drinks that fit into the local lifestyle, like plain coffee or iced tea.In the end, while Mele Mele might find success with tourists, I'm unsure if it will truly integrate into the local scene the way it could. If they made an effort to cater more to the needs of the Waialua community, I could see them gaining long-term, loyal customers. Until then, I think I'll pass on visiting regularly.

Food: I got the miso mushroom toast without goat cheese and it was ok 3/5. Sautéd mushrooms on focaccia with honey nothing super special. We also got some pastries. The hotdog bun was pretty good! The sausage was flavorful but the bread itself was hard and didnt seem like it rose properly. Matcha latte was 95% milk. The lilikoi matcha cream soda just tasted like sparkling water. Kinda expensive for what you get. Mostly vibes. Service/ambiance: We came in around noon on grand opening day (which we weren't aware of) and the line was out the door! It's understandable that they were probably rushing the food and drinks. The workers were nice and helpful. The inside is super cute and there's seats inside and out in the back. Parking: Big open lot! There was a market going on outside on Saturday and it was lovely walking around after.

Cute bakery in wailua sugar mill. Ordered the dirty chai and 3 different bakery items. Bakery items were freshly baked but the bread (orange cardamon bun, sausage bun & bacon cheddar scone) seemed a little hard and not as soft as I would have expected. Prices little more than anticipated for 4 items. However, staff friendly and lots of indoor and outdoor seating. They have brunch on the weekends as well.

A cute little bakery bringing life back to the old Waialua Sugar Mill. My mom and I went on a Tuesday morning around 8am and they were a little busy, I would say take a visit if you're not pressed for time. If you're in the hustle and on the move, come back another time when you can enjoy everything the cafe has to offer. They have an array of baked goodies right at the counter, and a fun drink menu. We ordered a the strawberry matcha and hojicha latte. Unfortunately they were out of strawberry at the time, so we had to settle for vanilla, no big deal just a little bummed. We ordered the sausage bun, which was such a treat! The sausage itself tasted like the pineapple sausage you can buy in the local markets in Hawaiʻi but don't quote me on that. We also got a cinnamon berry cream bun which was delicious as well. Overall we had good experience!

My palate was singing...Mele Mele was on my list for quite some time for one it had Matcha yes and much more...not just a simple latte :)Whoever pinned it on Yelp was wrong in a huge way though we found it as it shares the same location as the Old Waialua Sugar Mill that I've frequent on the regular in the past so I do know it quite well but didn't know that just to the right of the Mill in an old silo is simply brilliant and I absolutely loved it.This bakery bakes up some yummy treats that had me spinning with indecisiveness but have decided on "Sophia's Pineapple Sausage Bagel Weenie" woah yup and it was just that as a huge sausage that had bagel dough twisted around it was a simple yet comforting bite and pairing it wasn't easy as about eight different matcha drinks I decided with the classic "Strawberry Matcha" which was a stunning sip that wasn't too sweet and crazy creamy so that I could actually taste the matcha that didn't get lost in the drink.I loved the vibe in this cute and cozy shop with a large comfy sofa and coffee table a papasan chair though I chose a nice table for two that was right beside a window that borough in the coolest breeze was a nice and relaxing much needed break from adulting. The staff is nice and friendly who made it all with fast and efficient and with lots of parking on an unpaved dirt road made it an interesting journey but loved this new spot off the beaten path.Thank you!

I thought to come again to their new location. The hubby and I waited for close to 30 minutes for our drinks. The blue coconut was fairly tasteless first sip. After mixing it, coconut flavors showed up. I got the Hojicha chai which was good in flavor but gritty in texture. I'm not quite sure if I'd return anytime soon but I'm glad I checked it out.

Matcha latte was giving milk with a splash of matcha. Barely any matcha. My friend got a strawberry matcha and had the same reaction. Not worth the drive from town tbh. There was some outside seating but very crowded inside. I posted a picture of my drink (yes it's halfway gone but it's almost the same color as when I got the drink).

The inside of the coffee shop was really cute. Inside is small with a couch and a few tables. I got my drink fairly quick. I ordered an iced matcha strawberry. Taste was ok. Then I ordered the lilikoi lemon muffin. It was soft and crumbled as I bit into it and it wasn't too sweet. Lastly, I ordered Don't Worry, Brie Happy sandwich. This was a hit. It was so good - a hint of sweetness and saltiness from the bacon. I wanted to order another to go but they close the kitchen at 2pm (from what my daughter told me). There are tables outside the cafe. It gave me a homey backyard vibe. Not all the chairs and tables were the same which I thought was cool. There is ample parking. I would come back for a sandwich and try more drinks.