Kamehameha Bakery Inc — Restaurant in Honolulu

I've had Kamehameha Bakery on my bookmarks for a long time after researching for bakeries on Yelp. The reason - the poi doughnut. I love poi. I love doughnuts. So I had to have one.

I actually had a poi doughnut from another bakery, and it was good. But the one at Kamehameha Bakery, imo, was superior because of its texture and glaze. It's fluffy and airy, and the glaze ties it all together. I feel the poi is there for color, but it does taste different than a regular doughnut that I can't describe. All I can tell you is you got to go there and try it for yourself. You won't regret it.

We also got two other pastries, which were coconut based. One was basically pan de coco, and the other was a haupia malasada. Both excellent, and were very good for breakfast. I was really only there for the poi doughnut, but once I told my parents I would pay, they added more to try!

It's a small bakery, and it's best to get it to go. Remember to take a number inside. They do take credit cards, but I believe there is a minimum. Best to bring...

This place is legendary since its days on school street. New location is well organized and brightly lit. Make sure to get a ticket so they can call your number to serve you. Arrive early daily else you may not be able to get the local favorites of either the poi malasada, strawberry malasada, strawberry cream cheese danish, regular glazed donut and long johns. Prices are really affordable so you can get a lot for your money. They also sell canned/bottled milk, water, juices. Pre-order the day before if you have a large order, ordering for Friday's or during holidays. Ask them to foil line if you .ca not pick up first thing I the morning or need to gift so that the oil/sugar does not soak the box. Let them know if you plan to take this to the neighbor islands and they will pack accordingly. Open 7 days a week and they take cash and credit card. Plan your order by the number of donuts per box so they can get you the right size. My favorite is the moist banana bread, poi malasada, danishes and...

2/21/2021 My husband saw a video where someone was talking about the Chantilly Rolls so off we went. There was a lot of parking in the lot. When we got to the bakery, there was no line. Due to covid, they only allow three parties inside at a time. He picked two Haupia Malasadas and two Chantilly Rolls which came out to $4 and change. What great prices! I didn't try anything because I was overwhelmed with the amount of pastries that they offered. Next time, I'll be sure to look at the menu before we go. The ladies were friendly and boxed the pastries quickly. On the bottom of the store menu, they have an allergen notice that says products may contain dairy, eggs, gluten, and nuts. As we were leaving, the line outside had grown to about 15 deep. When we got home, I tried the Haupia Malasada. I'm not a fan of Malasadas at all but this one was light, not oily and dense, and the filling was heavenly! I'll be sure to get this the...