Leonard's Bakery

Leonard's Bakery was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're visiting Honolulu. One of the first things I noticed was how friendly the staff was. The ordering process was well organized, the bakery was clean, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. After placing your order, you simply wait outside for your name to be called, which kept everything moving smoothly despite the crowd. As for the malasadas, the bread itself was absolutely delicious—fresh, soft, and worth the visit on its own. While I wasn't a big fan of the filling, I think that came down to personal taste rather than the quality of the product. I actually ended up eating the bread and leaving the filling behind because the dough was that good. If it's your first time visiting, I'd recommend trying both a filled malasada and a traditional non-filled one to see which you prefer. Next time, I'll definitely be ordering the non-filled version. Overall, Leonard's Bakery offers great service, a well-run operation, and delicious malasadas. I would happily return and look forward to trying more flavors in the future.

Stopped off for the best malasada on the island. We ordered on-line because we know they can be busy on a Saturday morning. They have a attendant in the lot to direct traffic. I told her we did an on-line order and she said someone could pick it up instead of parking. My wife jumped out and rang the doorbell and got 6 hot malasada. They were soft pillows of goodness. These are always worth it. Order on-line and avoid the crowds.

Coming as we’re intrigued looking at how many people we randomly bumped into, carrying their iconic pink boxes. The line in front of the store was always super long but surprisingly moving super swift. The store didn’t have sit-down space but a lot of people enjoyed their orders right in front of the store as it’s indeed highly recommended to enjoy while warm. Their iconic items were surely the Malasadas, basically fried sugar-coated doughnut, which came in the option of unfilled (default) and filled. We got the ones filled with Chocolate and Macadamia Nut custard. They’re lusciously fluffy with just right sweetness for the filling. Worth trying for the experience.

Leonard’s Bakery absolutely lives up to the hype. If you’re visiting Oahu, this is one of those places you have to experience at least once. The malasadas are served warm, fresh, and perfectly coated in sugar, with a light, fluffy texture that makes it hard to stop at just one. The service was quick, the prices were reasonable, and the quality was outstanding. We can see why this place has been a local favorite for generations. Leonard’s has officially become one of our must-stop breakfast traditions whenever we’re in Honolulu.

Of course, like many people traveling through Hawaii, I was told I needed to stop at Leonard's and try their Malasadas and I'm so glad I squeezed it in. There is a bit of parking but you might have to mark down the street because the parking lot is kind od congested. We ordered a box of Malasdas with Cinnamon, Haupai (Coconut) filling, Guava filling and Macadamia filling, as well as the original malasada. These Malasadas were so good! I they are butterfly little pieces of clouds! Such amazingly soft texture and structure. The filings were all so authentic in flavor and really felt like they were made with love. We waited about little for our malasadas after ordering but no longer them 10 minutes for sure. They came off warm and fresh and we're just such a nice sweet treat! I recommend Leonard's to anyone who comes to the island!!

Leonard's Bakery is always a fabulous treat 🏵️. They have food trucks spread throughout the island, but the closest location to me is the Kapahulu location - it is always packed. Fortunately, the line moves very quickly with a short wait for your treats. They also have souvenirs to take with you. This location is not wheelchair friendly, but they may bring your order out if you call ahead. Also I waited ~15 minutes for my malasadas, but there is no seating or tables available while you wait. It is a grab and go type of place. 😋

Super crowded, but staff was organized and was able to move us through the line of folks efficiently. We ordered one of each of the stuffed malasadas. So we were able to try each of the standard stuff malasada flavors + the daily special flavor, which appeared to be chocolate. To us, the malasadas were pretty good with a good amount of filling, but maybe a little oily. Next time, we'll try the non-stuffed versions.

This place has great sweet treats, malasadas with plain and different fillings like custard, guava and coconut. You go inside order and they give you a ticket and you wait outside by the pickup window. It's outside Waikiki which is cool as you get a glimpse of a real local neighborhood

Leonard’s Bakery is an absolute must-visit in Hawaii! The malasadas are fresh, warm, and perfectly fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The service was quick and friendly despite the crowd, and the prices are very reasonable for such iconic treats. The classic vibe of the place makes the experience even better. I tried a few different fillings and each one was delicious. Definitely worth the wait and a spot I would happily return to again!

Absolutely fantastic malasadas that.... dare I say... are among the best filled donuts I've had? They're fried fresh when you prefer which makes sense considering the line of people always waiting. The dough is not the type of super light, wonderbread level airy, but it has an awesome level of chew that contrasts with the crispy exterior. Neither the filling nor the dough itself is overly sweet and that's just plain awesome. One thing is that I would recommend most of the other fillings other than chocolate. The chocolate one is similar to a Jell-O chocolate pudding and isn't for everyone. Macadamia nut filling takes the win for me.