The Hawaiian Islands are home to countless incredible bakeries and cafes that serve up mouthwatering island-inspired specialties from malasadas to loco mocos. There is one iconic spot in Honolulu that every true Oahu local has visited at least once. Part cafe, part diner, and part bakery, this famous eatery is an absolute paradise for foodies of all kinds.
A full-service bakery, coffee shop, and diner located in Honolulu, Liliha Bakery has been a community staple since its doors were opened in 1950.
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Over the course of nearly 70 years, Liliha Bakery has cultivated a loyal following of locals and tourists alike — including this writer and Oahu resident.
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As soon as you open the door, you will be greeted with the smell of your favorite treats baking in the oven and your friends and neighbors sitting at the counter enjoying a scrumptious made-to-order meal.
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This bakery serves up mighty delicious chantilly cakes, doughnuts, malasadas, and cupcakes, but it is their coco puffs that really made them famous.
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If you’ve never had a famous coco puff from Honolulu’s famous Liliha Bakery, you’re totally missing out. A cream puff pastry filled with chocolate pudding and topped with a buttery macadamia nut chantilly frosting, you won’t find a treat quite this divine anywhere else.
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They sell upwards of 4,800 coco puffs every day, and you can now order green tea coco puffs. Talk about a popular treat!
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In addition to their famous bakery items, the cafe serves up traditional Hawaiian breakfast favorites and diner classics all day, every day (except Mondays) — from pancakes to saimin, and so much more.
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Liliha Bakery’s services also include custom-designed cakes for special celebrations and a fundraising program for community organizations.
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Firing up their ovens at 2 a.m. and baking around the clock until 10 p.m. every day, experienced bakers at Liliha Bakery, many of whom are twenty or thirty-year veterans, use the same time-honored baking methods as decades ago, and make everything from scratch using the freshest, island ingredients available.
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That dedication to quality has made Liliha Bakery a true island success — it is not only the largest retail bakery in Hawaii but a true local favorite.
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Just one look at their display cases full of turnovers and other delicious goodies and you’ll be hooked.
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Whether you stop by for an entire meal, or just a dozen pastries to bring to work, Liliha Bakery always delivers with friendly service, mouthwatering food, and a side order of nostalgia.
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Consider your sweet tooth satisfied at this landmark bakery. If you haven’t been in a while, what are you waiting for?
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Liliha Bakery’s original location is found at 515 N Kuakini St., Honolulu, HI 96817 and is open Tuesday at 6 a.m. until Sunday at 8 p.m. They are closed Mondays. Their second location, found at 580 N Nimitz Hwy., Honolulu, HI 96817, is open Sunday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. For more information, check out their website.
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