Local desserts you must try in Honolulu, Hawai’i [Oahu]
First time in Hawai’i? Kamaaina? These desserts will sure to keep you coming back for more or staying here forever!
#1: Premium Matcha Cafe Maiko
2310 Kuhio Ave Ste 143 Honolulu, HI 96815
Winning 1st place in the Cafe category of the 111-Hawaii Award in 2020, this matcha (Japanese green tea) cafe is located in the heart of Waikiki. They specialize in matcha products such as soft serves and drinks.
#2: Leonard’s Bakery
933 Kapahulu Ave Honolulu, HI 96816
Leonard’s Bakery is known for its malasadas, a deep-fried Portuguese doughnut without a hole. They are golden brown on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. Try either their regular malasadas or a malasada puff!
#3: Liliha Bakery
International Market Place 3rd Floor 2330 Kalakaua Ave
Liliha Bakery is a full-service bakery and coffee shop that opened its doors in 1950. They are known for their cocopuffs, which are fluffy pastries filled with their Chantilly cream. They have various flavors such as chocolate and matcha, as well as various other pastries to try. There are currently five locations, with one within Waikiki and one within the Ala Moana shopping center.
#4: UBAE
1284 Kalani St Honolulu, HI 96817
Ube, a type of sweet purple yam that are vivid purple, native to Southeast Asia such as the Philippines. UBAE was voted as Hawaii’s best UBE for five consecutive years! At UBAE, they serve all types of Ube desserts such as Ube cheesecake, Ube cookies, Ube soft serves, and more. If you can’t stop by their store, you can also find their products in 7 elevens, Aloha Island Marts, and Foodland.
#5: Double Three
1284 Kalani St D-105A, Honolulu, HI 96817
Get your sweet tooth ready, because this treat is no joke. Double three is an extremely instagram-able bubble waffle and ice cream shop. The base, bubble waffle, is inspired by the Hong Kong waffles but with their own unique recipe. You can customize your dessert with various ice cream, toppings, and syrup.
#6: Sun Tea Mix
400 Keawe St Ste 107 Honolulu, HI 96813
People in Hawaii is OBSESSED with boba, and it is absolutely justified. Sun Tea Mix is located in Kakaako near the Salt building, and they are a cute cafe that specialize in fruit tea, smoothies, and boba. They also have the fluffiest souffle pancake and desserts. Sun Tea Mix is perfect for people who are craving a sweet drink with light dessert!
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