BRUG Bakery Manoa Marketplace — Restaurant in Honolulu

I usually love this place and it’s been about a year since my last visit. The baked goods are ono and are beautifully presented. On my visit today, I had pastrami and bacon on fluffy bread. When I walked in though, it seemed like the shop was less “on point” than usual. It was after 4 pm so it’s understandable that there are fewer offerings. It was surprising to see a big fly in one case, and in the sections with 1 or 2 of like items left, they looked kind of worked over. It was just so surprising to see the shop not looking its best after coming so many times when it...

Love this place! Don't forget your reusable bag. Only two people are allowed at a time in the shop. Use the gloves or the sanitizer before grabbing your tray, waxed paper, and tongs. All of the bakery items are individually bagged, and the reach-in displays have acrylic doors that stay open; so handy! There's a clear divider at the register, too. All of the goodies are super tasty, so be sure to load up on everything. Our faves are the pain chocolat, curry bun, and...

Brug Bakery offers authentic Japanese bread along with both sweet and savory pastries—perfect for grabbing something extra later in the day (lol). Their offerings are so cute and beautifully presented, it’s hard to choose just one. I recommend coming as early as possible to get your favorites before they sell out. The staff is always super friendly, making every...