Walking Into The Largest Bakery In Hawaii Is Like A Dream Come True
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
