Leonard's Bakery

The best malasadas that you can buy in Hawaii! This is a legendary spot to taste the the best malasadas you'll ever have! It's always crowded. The customer service is great and everything is always hand-delivered fresh to you. When you take a bite it literally melts in your mouth. They have a variety of selections with different feelings you can choose from, or you can get the original with no filling. The choice is yours, they also have cold coffees that are really good. This is a dessert that you must try while you're in Hawaii! World famous Leonard's!

On our friends’ recommendation, we came here to try the malasadas. We arrived about 10 minutes before closing, but we were still able to buy everything we wanted. My favorite was the original flavor — just sprinkled with sugar — though for me it was a bit too sweet. Still, the dough and the baking itself were quite tasty. The chocolate one was also fine. But the coconut one, and the third flavor we tried (I don’t even remember which), really weren’t to my taste at all. Overall, though, it was interesting to try — it’s a popular and well-known spot. That’s why I’d recommend giving it a try. For me and all my friends, the most original flavor remained the favorite🥰😍

If you’re looking for fresh Portuguese donuts, this place can’t be beat. Known famously across the islands and in the mainland, Leonard’s serves up fresh hot malasadas to order. They don’t taste as good when they cool down. This location is the closest to the Waikiki area and there is limited parking no seating. There is always a line because they are made to order. It’s worth the wait frankly.

Absolutely worth the wait! The malasadas are made fresh daily—pillowy soft, warm, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Make sure to eat them whole while they are hot! A true must-try in Honolulu! 🌺✨

Amazing, famous malasadas! Despite a line out the door, the service was quick and the food was even better! Our favorite was the original. The custard filled ones were a bit heavy and messy, but tasty nonetheless! Parking is very difficult so recommend either walking, or having someone drop you off to order while you circle around or park elsewhere!

No place for seat, just buy and go. No vibe. Yet local pastries tasty and staff is friendly. But you need to create the vibe somehow. Not only drove and pick. People just eat on the street, no place to relax and take coffee.

Went around 4pm and waited 15-20 minutes. We got one of each flavor. TBH I only liked the cinnamon and custard ones. The other flavors just tasted very very light. They came out warm which was nice but they do not taste good when they’re not warm.

Amazing malasadas! We bought one of each flavors of the puffs and was not disappointed! Trying to find parking was difficult, parking space was very limited for there customers. But well worth the wait.

There's a bit too much sugar, I think it could be 1-2 mm thick. I like the bread, the bread is soooooo soft and fluffy. It tastes delicious!!! It's the sugar that makes me think I'll get diabetes if I eat it too much...

Leonard's is a popular malasada bakery on Oahu. A malasada is basically a fluffy donut that is topped with sugar. Some have filling. This popular bakery is small, but has a decently sized parking lot. We ordered and waited for our malasadas outside where everyone was snapping pictures. When our number was called, we got our donuts and they were WARM. The malasada itself is fluffy and has a bit of an eggy taste. My favorite was the guava cream filled one. This was one of the best things I have ever eaten in Hawaii. The fact that they were warm made all the difference and I will definitely be back.

When my husband and I were looking at must-see places to visit before our Hawaii trip, we repeatedly say Leonard's Bakery on everybody's list, so we knew we had to make the effort to come here. It definitely did not disappoint, and I can see why everyone wants to show off their pink box, or in our case, our pink bag. Once we arrived, the bakery on the outside looked vintage. I loved the vibes, honestly. To order, you wait in a line inside the bakery and you order once you get to the counter. Once you pay, you get your receipt with your order number on it and they call your number. We read before coming that we should arrive early because the bakery gets extremely busy, so we made sure to leave our hotel pretty early... it was still busy when we got there, but we were helped pretty quickly and the workers were really nice. You can tell this is a huge tourist attraction. I am not a huge pastry/dessert fan, but my husband was ecstatic when we came here; we even walked from the Sheraton Waikiki hotel in extremely hot weather just to say we tried it! As funny as it is, we went through all of this effort, and we only bought ONE malasada, and I only wanted one bite, but my husband ate the rest. We ordered one chocolate puff and it was delicious, creamy, and flavorful. It was very messy, too, but worth it! Overall, we saw why this place has so much hype surrounding it. This is one place that actually isn't an overrated tourist trap. We highly recommend!

Skip the franchise trucks and go to the source. If you can eat one on the spot then the plain versions with no fillings are the way to go...fresh and warm the interior of these malasadas is so soft that it's almost custard like. If you have to take them home then the fillings are nicer imo.

Food: Original Sugar, Custard, Guava, Ube Butter Mochi Price: $2 & $2.45 (for the filled) | $3.35 Overall: The famous Leonard's Bakery known for their made to order hot malasadas! This place is limited parking but people come and go. We got served up in a quick manner and the smell of malasada was amazing. This popular bakery also serves up items like ube butter mochi which I got and it was not too sweet for me! The malasada was like a fried donut but airy！ Out of the malasadas that we got, the guava was my favorite filled puff. For anyone visiting, this is one of the must try spots in Honolulu!

A must when you are in Hawaii!! We ordered variety of malasalda and some hot dogs as well with Portuguese sausage and enjoyed it all.

We got 4 filled no sugar on the outside and the cinnamon sugar and li hing sugar plain ones. My favourite was the li hing sugar one! The salty and sweet umami hit the spot. The malasadas are fluffy and slightly crisp but not overly oily. The filled ones were surprisingly not as sweet as I thought so we could have gotten them with the sugar outside but all the fillings were just ok. We got haupia, guava, lychee (flavor of month) and macadamia. None of the flavors were strong, mostly artificial tasting and brightly colored but it's to be expected for the price of 2.75 each. I would get the li hing sugar if I were to return. We ordered them online on a weekday evening and pick up was easy and there was parking for us to quickly try each one while they were still warm!

If you're in Honolulu and your local guide, in this case, my brother, asks where you want to go first, for me, it's always either Diamond Head for a hike or here. Funny thing is, my brother lives here and rarely makes it to this spot himself. So when he does bring us, it's a treat to see him dive into these malasadas with us! The place has a decent-sized lot, and we've never had trouble finding a spot. There's no space in eat inside. People just grab and go, so it's not usually chaotic. Whether you're getting cinnamon, custard, macadamia, guava, chocolate, or the flavor of the month, you're in for a delicious treat. Overall Service: Somehow, despite the constant crowds and different personalities, the staff manages to stay friendly with a warm greeting and quick service. They'll have your malasadas ready in no time, whether you're grabbing a box of 6, 12, or 24. Honestly, who buys just one?

When coming back to my second home, Leonard's is a must. Love that hot out of the oven specs of sugar bread, smothered filling of guava, custard, ube or haupia. This is better than your average donut. Malasadas are one of the staples on the island breh. It's oooey gooey good but not when you gotta pay for it later. lol Flying home tonight, this is a must early in da AM.

Hot and yummy! Order inside wait outside to for your order. Original is good but the cinnamon woo is so good. Inside it's small and can get packed. The portaugues sausage roll was really good would be better hot.

So good. Malasadas at their best! Soft and pillowy inside, golden brown putside, original, cinammon, custard, u name it. Ran into my aunties and cousins here! Go and eat them!

Leonard's Bakery is a must try when you're in Hawai'i! Their special pastry dough is fried to perfection -- light and fluffy. . When we first arrived, the crowd was pretty intense, and we thought the wait might take forever, but it turned out to be pretty quick. I was able to order right away since everyone was just waiting for their food. There's no seating inside--it's mainly a to-go spot. I ordered two malasadas, one with cinnamon sugar and another filled with guava. I also ordered a Portuguese sausage wrap and an iced coffee. It took about 15 minutes for our food, which was pretty fast! My husband and I loved the malasadas and the sausage wrap. The iced coffee wasn't really my favorite, but overall, everything else was great. If you're in Hawai'i, make sure to check them out!

The malasada puffs here are something you must try! my favorite ones are the regular custard, and the macadamia nut! i've tried the other flavors and it's personally too sweet for me. The service was quick! there was no line to order when we went, only a wait to pick-up your order. It's fairly small so i would recommend to do street parking, unless you find a spot inside the parking lot. Such a cute sign too!!

Leonard's Bakery located in Honolulu off Charles street, we were told was a must try spot. When we drove up, we discovered we weren't the only ones who knew about this gem. The parking lot was packed and there were people everywhere outside waiting for their orders to be filled. We were told to try the Malasadas, which is a sugary donut like pastry. While we were told it was similar to a beignet (it isn't) it was still a very good donut like desert. Leonard's has their craft down and they are very efficient with orders and filling said orders. They were quick to get our boxes filled with hot and delicious Malasadas. The pastry is covered in sugar, and very light and airy. If you're up for trying something fresh and hot for breakfast, give Leonard's a try, you won't be disappointed.

This place was good, not expensive in my opinion and I like that they have a variety box where you can try each flavor. I didn't let be how messy it is with the sugar on the outside I wish they did powdered instead but still good

First I would say service here is pretty quick as there is no place to dine in and enjoy the bakery, once you have ordered. You have ample time to decide what you want especially cause there is probably going to be a long line. By time maybe like 5 min. The vibe is pretty much get in wait in line, and get out. Once I was able to get the 6 pack that was ordered. I would say original and custard are one that you definitely have to try as those were what I preferred. Lastly, please don't wait to eat them. Freshly made is always the best way to experience pastries such as these.

Hot and fresh malasadas are so delicious! They are rolled in sugar, so it's best to dust them off a bit if you're trying to be conscious of your sugar intake ^_~ I prefer the original malasadas, but the cream filled malasadas are just as tasty, with many different flavors. Don't forget, they also have cupcakes available! They have a tiny parking lot, so if you visit, please don't stand in the parking lot and block traffic while waiting for your order. Let the cars through!

This is one of the OG spots I haven't been back to this location in 10 plus years. Everything is the same, the parking lot, the decor, nothing has changed and I love it. The only difference now is that the place stays packed. I learned to just put a pre order in before for pick up. This saves so much time and avoiding the crowd. I ordered the 6 pack to avoid eating a whole dozen lol. You can walk in for pick up and just tell them your name it is a quick easy process. The malasadas were so warm and I got the haupia, custard and guava. Soooo good. Of course I shared with family and th3y loved it too. This spot is a must and for me I feel they are still better than the trucks. Pre order for pickup to avoid the wait.

Stopped by while on vacation after seeing it all over social media. Each time we've visited the island, it was always busy and the lot is small, so we kept saying we'd try at a later time. Welp, we finally did. I am a sucker for peach, which was the flavor of the month, so we got that, a custard one and a guava one. We had just eaten a big lunch so we saved it for our flight home. What a nice treat after a long flight. Not sure if I'd go there every time we visit but definitely worth the try.

We just had to and it didn't disappoint. Gotta have when it's hot and fresh. They're soft and yummy! We had the original, cinnamon, and haupia. Long line but it moved fast. A few parking spots on site and along the street if you get lucky.

Honestly not that impressed by the original flavor but the li hing was my personal favorite. Live, laugh, li hing. My Chinese ancestors would loveee. I plan to try one with filling next time. Parking is pretty limited here, so you might have better luck finding street parking nearby or dropping someone off to order while you loop around. Thankfully, our order came out pretty quickly, so the wait wasn't bad at all.

I have to say we're not a big fried dough family. The kid actually is anti donuts. But we still had to try Malasadas while in Hawaii. And it didn't disappoint. Leonard's was the main place we kept hearing about and basically anyone we talked to, any article we read or any video we watched mentioned Leonard's. So we made the trip and we ordered one of each flavor and they didn't disappoint. Service was nice when we walked in and was greeted. I was kinda shocked the line wasn't longer and just how quickly we got our order and left. They don't have any were to really eat so we took them back to the rental car and made a nice mess ha. Love the look of the building tho and the sign is fantastic. That logo/design rocks. The food tho. Nice and fluffy and of course gooey. I think the Guava might have been my favorite here but I'm not sure. I know the kid loved the cinnamon one the most. She still wasn't a big fan of the creams. Overall very enjoyable but I do slightly regret getting a dozen as it was too much for the three of us. But I wanted to try them all!

I finally got my hands on the two Malasada Baby plushies and my heart is happy! This is my fourth time enjoying Leonard's Malasadas and I recommend it to everyone coming to Hawaii! I personally love guava, peach, haupia, ube, and doubash flavors!

Nice variety of malasada flavors. Many coffee drinks offered too. Service was quick and efficient. It's a nice place in the city. Great place to get sweets if the line isn't too long.

I'm so happy to update this review. We fell in love with Leonard's on our last visit. What I discovered was that I love the cinnamon sugared malasadas. My family ordered several custard filled malasadas and loved all of them. I believe we visited 3 times including the morning we were on our way to our flight. Definitely worth the visit. There's always a line but it moves fast. 100% recommend!!

Order inside and wait outside. Ours was freshly baked and hot! I ordered chocolate, lychee, guava and li hing. The filling same oozing out. I just could not distinguish which malasada was guava and which was lychee - they were both shades of pink.

This is BETTER than a donut! It's sooo crispy outside, warm and chewy (mochi-ish) with a warm filling, UGH sooo good. We also got one cinnamon plain and it was like a churro bun on crack. We came here the last day and it left me sad bc if I knew it fire it was I would've gone back to back every day! The hype is real if you're a donut/ bread fan. The service was great, the staff was very friendly (as is all of Hawaiian hospitality). Crying bc I miss this place already! 10/10 shakas

We had to visit the legendary bakery! We all liked the pastries but it didn't really WOW me, but I can say I tried them. The prices were not expensive and the service was friendly as well. The prep time was also pretty quick given the amount of people there was. We were so glad that we stopped by to check this iconic spot out. Just beware of the parking situation as it's limited.

Start your morning in Hawaii with a sweet treat at Leonard's with their fluffy, hot and sweet malasadas. The outside of the malasada is doughy and tough and the inside is chewy and soft. Tastes similar to a custard filled donut but it tastes overall better. We tried an original, cinnamon and Li Hing. I think we had one with a custard inside but not sure which one it was. Our favorite was the Li Hing because it was sweet and salty. It was very unique and was the most memorable. Even if you don't like sweets like myself, you will still enjoy this. Upon arriving there was a decent line, no parking in the main parking lot so we parked on the street nearby. The line went by fast and we waited for about 5 minutes for our number to be called. Definitely a must try!

These are the best when it's FRESH. When fresh, they're chewy and fluffy. Since I like it best for the texture, I prefer the ones with no filling. The filling can be a bit messy. Can't go wrong with any flavors just choose what you like. Parking lot is small but not impossible. Everything moves pretty quickly so you'll likely catch someone leaving without much wait. You order inside and pick up outside.

Malasadas are all the craze in Waikiki! They have so many flavors and fillings, but the quality of the donut itself is sooo fluffy and tasty! There's a reason for the continuous line out the door. My personal favorite is the Li Hing Malasada! Perfectly sugared and not too sweet. The macadamia and guava are great too. The flavor of the month was Lychee... which personally wasn't my favorite. Too sweet and tasted more like strawberry ice cream.

One of my favorite places on the island! Theres a parking lot but please note that it can get right and spots are limited! Went at around 6:20am before my 8:15am flight and there were already people outside waiting for their orders! When I got inside, there were zero people in line and two staff peoples ready to assist! It was so fast and easy! Remember that there are two types of malasadas - the original and the puffs (filled). After you order, you wait outside and wait for your number to be called. Of course, it was so efficient and so fast. Unfortunately like many have noted, the malasadas don't do too well for hours on end back to the mainland, but I forced as much enjoyment as I could out of every bite! So do yourself a favor and make sure you enjoy some before you head back to the mainland! The inside of Leonard's is very clean, it's decorated with the simple items that they have for sale, and they have some beverages (cold and hot) available! Please note that if you're thinking about how much space you need in a luggage or carry on, I included some pics so you can see what size you'll need, depending on how many malasadas you decide to purchase. Also, the merch is super cute and in comparison, not as crazy expensive as other items on the island! Enjoy and mahalo!

Definitely lives up to the hype! Best to get the malasadas hot and fresh. I loved the chocolate one the best.

I was very happy to visit Leonard's Bakery during my vacation on Oahu. I must say, the hype is real! I really enjoyed the malasadas here. I tried the original coated with sugar, as well as the haupia and macadamia filled ones. They were all absolutely delicious. It's best to eat them right away, or at least on the same day, as they don't taste as good later. I went on a Thursday afternoon, and the line wasn't too bad. However, since the malasadas are made fresh to order, I still waited about 20 minutes. The prices are very reasonable, with each malasada ranging from about $2 to $2.50, depending on whether you get the original or the filled variety. Customer service could use some improvement. They were not friendly, which is unexpected from such a popular tourist spot.

When you see an establishment with a line out the door you know you have to try it. Do not get discouraged by the parking. Just don't make the mistake I did it is a 1 way parking lot. I got stuck with a person who couldn't pull out after coming in the wrong way. Parking moves quickly or you can park on the side street. The ppl outside are the ppl who have already ordered and waiting for their number to be called as they are make fresh. My children went inside while I parked and it was perfect timing. I ordered a chocolate malasada and a doz regular sugar. The chocolate was a bit messy and very rich. The sugar ones were just perfect. This will be a stop everytine I visit.

Quick service and fast moving line. The malasadas were freshly made, warm and delicious! Can't ask for more!

Leonard's Bakery is hands-down a must-visit if you're in Honolulu. The malasadas are out of this world ! warm, pillowy, and perfectly fried. I tried the cinnamon sugar . When we arrived there was no wait so came at perfect time .

Absolutely must visit this place when visiting Oahu! It was our first time trying malasadas and they didn't disappoint. We shared a half dozen between 4 people and they were perfect. My favorite was the custard filled and guava filled. There's usually a long line and the inside is quite small, but I think we got lucky when we went since there weren't many people. Service was also really quick

Updating to add that the Dobash is pretty good and tastes like chocolate pudding in a malasada! Still prefer the plain over the cinnamon but again you can't go wrong!

Soft bread and absolute dream cream inside. The leftover sugar residue on your fingers leaves you wanting more. Unfortunately it is very sweet and I am not a huge cream filled baked good fan so I can only eat half at a time but best if eaten fresh! Can last 2-3 days before hard to consume with enjoyment.

I did the touristy thing and went to Leonard's. It was good for sure. No where to sit, walked to the park across the street to eat. Line was super long but moved pretty quick Malasadas were great. First time i had one. For those who don't know what they are, they are basically cream filled donuts. We got one of each and split. Worth the stop if you have time.

I finally tried Leonard's after hearing so much hype. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations for me. I've had my fair share of malasadas over the years, and honestly, these were some of my least favorite. The texture and flavor just didn't stand out, and I kept waiting for that "wow" moment that never came. That said, Leonard's is definitely a spot worth visiting at least once! it's iconic and clearly loved by many. But for me, it was a one & done kind of experience. I'm glad I tried it, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

Leonard's is usually on the list of must-try foods in Honolulu. It's def very good but can be quite sweet, depending on the filling. My favorite flavors were macadamia nut, haupia (coconut), and guava. They were very soft, warm, and flavorful. It's like a filled donut but on another level. The parking lot is very small so we had to find street parking. The service there was pretty fast considering it's made-to-order. The malasadas came out extremely hot. There isn't seating inside the store. You just get in the long line and order at the register. You wait outside for your malasadas order. You have to come here if you haven't tried it.

Was super excited to try malasadas here but was quite disappointed with some of their options. We decided to try 2 filled malasadas (custard and guava), a regular malasada, and a ling hui coated malasada. The only one I liked was the regular malasada. The filled ones were too sugary and tasted a bit artificial. The ling hui coated one just... did not taste like the ling hui sugar coating belonged on there. If you are looking to try malasadas, I would still recommend coming but only to get the regular ones. They do have some cute merch though - picked up a nice black t-shirt with the malasada box on it. Would make some good souvenirs or gifts for people.

A Waikiki beach must do. They make Hawaiian donuts, malasadas fresh to order. You can get them with or without filling. I ordered guava, coconut and plain custard filling. I was going to take them back to the hotel, but couldn't resist the smell. They were also warm and crispy on the outside. They lasted all of 5 minutes. Highly recommended!!

I didn't know what to expect coming here. I just knew that people are very hyped up about this place. I really enjoyed that the malasadas are fresh. When I took a bite it was warm and delightful. The only problem is when you have fresh malasadas you want to eat like 10 of them! Haha I like that they have options of flavors. They were a delicious treat!

We visited Leonard's Bakery back in January 2024, and it was our first time here! The parking lot is not that big, but we got lucky with an open spot. For a Wednesday morning, we waited around 15 minutes. We ended up getting 1 of everything.We really liked the Guava Filling Malasadas Puff - just the right level of sweetness and right amount of filling. Would definitely come back the next time I'm in Honolulu!

Holy smokes these are addictive. Tip: the non-filled ones are SO MUCH LIGHTER on your stomach than the filled ones. Get the cinnamon sugar and you will want to eat at least 2...they're not that big.

This is the original location that everybody has to stop for. I grew up eating their original malasadas. The line is always long, but their malasadas always come out hot and fresh from the fryer. I ordered the Original, Li Hing, Haupia, and Guava. The original remains the same as my childhood. Haupia and Guava had generous fillings inside. Skip the Li Hing because it's a bit too sour to finish. They're messy to eat due to the sugar dusting, so make sure you bite it with a paper bag under your chin or eat outside so ants don't come in your car. If you're planning to bring it to the Mainland, purchase a dozen. Once you arrive home, store it in an airtight container, and heat it in the air fryer or toaster oven later. The cashiers are organized and prepare your order by number to pick up from their window. Parking can be difficult in front of the store, so you have to park on the street near the residential area.