Paalaa Kai Bakery

Snow puffins are worth the stopover when nearby Haleiwa area. They just melt in your mouth.The lady behind the counter definitely did not enjoy being there though.

Came here with a friend who recommended I get the snow puffies - well worth the visit! We don't really have something like that on Maui so it was a great experience. They're super sweet yet with a great pastry texture, they're sure to satsify those with a sweet tooth- Miguel Morales Photography

We stopped by Paalaa Kai as we were leaving Hale'iwa heading back to town. Their sig item is the snow puffie.The snow puffie is custard filled, and the outside is flaky and buttery. It is an awesome combination.Regarding the ambiance, PKB is small. There is no seating, but there is a bench outside. They also offer malasadas, donuts, turnovers, cookies, sandwiches and other desserts.The staff is super nice and efficient. We were in and out quickly. Support this local biz when you are in the North Shore. They serve excellent sweets with a whole lot of Aloha.

3.5 starsI've heard about Paalaa Kai Bakery and their snowy puffs for a while now so it was mandatory we took a stop here while in the North Shore! Small little bakery for take out only. Ordered 6 snowy puffs (~$3.25 each) and took it on the road. Very messy to eat its FILLED with custard, the puff pasty flakes get everywhere and so does the powdered sugar. Considering the amount of sugar everywhere, I didn't think the puffs were overly sweet. I did like the little amount of chocolate on top to give it an added flavor profile. I'm normally a huge fan of custard but even then I needed to take a little bit out since it was quite overwhelming with the amount provided. Not sure if it was just my taste buds, but I tasted a bit of a very very light peppermint taste somewhere in the puffs which was a bit odd. I would definitely share a snowy puff instead of an individual one per person, but to each their own!

Home of the original snow puffies! Light tasting, flaky, pastry puff generously filled with custard on the inside, chocolate swirls on top, abundance of powdered sugar, and chilled in glass display. I agreed to get snow puffies as long as someone can consume the chocolate swirls for me. Deal! I love how light and flaky the pastry puff tasted! Custard filling was indeed cool and light tasting! Powdered sugar offered a layer of sweetness. Cool mess! If it gets really crowded, I highly recommend pulling a ticket where the stand is outside. Layout is horizontal and narrow. Workers are swift. I would definitely return for the snow puffies minus the chocolate on top! There's butter rolls and assorted pastries that I'd love to try next time.

We traveled a long way for this bakery and it was worth very mile. These pastries are so good and the ratio of filling to flakiness is perfected. It's a small establishment that kind of looks like a quickie mart from the street, but make no mistake, once you walk in it is pure delicious heaven. Two words - Snow Puffies - even as I'm typing these 2 magical words my mouth is watering. Flaky on the outside with some powdered sugar and custard filling, they willleave you wishing you got one more. Bonus tip - if you go after 5, everything is half off.

Had lunch in Waialua before heading to shave ice in Haleiwa when we made a quick stop at Paalaa Kai Bakery for pastries. We tried on Labor Day but it was too busy. Today, there were a few parking spaces available. I've been wanting to come here for a few years so I was excited to finally be able to come. It's a small bakery and so you do have to squeeze by people even when it's not busy. I think it was obvious that it was our first time there as my sister's eyes grew big and was excited that she asked out loud, what should we get? The counter help then said to my sister, aunty were known for our snow puffs. I then found the snow puffs on the other side of the bakery. Price is comparable to other bakeries and their specialties. Because we just had lunch and wanting shave ice as well, we had the snow puffs for dinner. It was really good. We liked how flaky it was and light. The filling, plenty of it but not too sweet. All-in-all, great experience.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at this iconic bakery [Waialua HI]My friend said if heading towards the North Shore don't forget to stop by this iconic bakery for their Snow Puffies. Well, Ms Kathy, you don't have to tell me twice. We stopped by the local bakery around 1:45p and we were lucky that they still had a tray full since these delectable pastries sell out on the daily. They also sell a variety of other pastries, such as the blueberry turnovers, ensaymadas and malasadas and prepackaged cookies. The bakery is small inside so might be a little tight with 3-4 people ordering at the counter. Friendly customer service. I picked up some goodies -- butter rolls, ensaymada, glazed donut, cookies to bring home, and a couple of one of the bakery's world famous... Snow Puffies. Now I regret just getting TWO! The Snow Puffy is an original Paalaa Kai Bakery creation. To describe it is the outer crust is flaky and has a wonderful buttery accent to it. The inside are filled (to da max) with cold, creamy custard. These Snow Puffies are topped off with swirls of chocolate fudge and lots of powdered sugar (best wear a white shirt, my friend advised). This dessert is best served cold. Ready, set, go and leave some for me... Review #3574

I only come here for the puffies and occasionally I try other things but it's hard cause I only come here once in a blue moon, whenever I make it to North Shore. It's this decadent dessert of thin layers of puff pastry with a delicious cream filling inside and then it has chocolate infinity looking symbols on top and a layer of powdered sugar. It is addicting and delicious. WARNING - powdered sugar gets EVERYWHERE, the puff parts get EVERYWHERE. Once you take it out the box, it's done. Once you BITE it, everywhere. Eat it outside. If you do it in your car then you've been warned and you set yourself up for failure (haha!) Atmosphere - Walk in bakery - get your stuff and head out. There's only one bench outside if you want to eat your goodies or just go to a beach nearby and eat it there!Service - The ladies working there are nice and get you what you want. They have a numbering system so grab a number unless there's no one in line. Cost - To be honest, I don't remember. I just buy either half a dozen or dozen and don't mind the cost since it's a treat. From what I last remember, maybe $4 per puffy? But if you're bringing it for a bunch of people then be prepared to drop some money.Parking - It's a small lot that maybe fits like 10 cars but you can always park across the street. You'll see other people doing it. Location - There's a market next door that also has good food and then on the other side there's Wicked HI Cafe.One day I'll try something else but it's hard cause I already know what I like. Wow and I realized that I didn't take a picture. Get those puffies!!

Whenever we're on the NS side, snow puffies are a must. Parking is a little tight, but worth the small kind hassle. Usually not too busy, but lots of workers to help you get in and out. Would we be back? Of course!