Leonard's Bakery
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 737-5591
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Charles Street
- Hours:
- Daily 6am-9pm
Editorial Review for Leonard's Bakery – by Suz Andreasen
The Scene
Ready yourself for a day in paradise with a few malassadas and a steaming, hot cup of java on Kapahula Avenue. Founded in 1952 by Laurence Leonard, this landmark bakery--located just a few blocks from Waikiki beach--has become a staple of Honolulu culture. The recognizable pink and white boxes are delightful, but the sweet treats inside are what keeps locals coming back.
The Food
Think you know everything about doughnuts? Think again. Light, fluffy and drenched in cinnamon sugar, the Hawaiian version is called the malassada and this is the place to get them. Originally a Portuguese treat, Leonard's malassadas are still handmade. The bakery offers plenty of additional options for sugar junkies, including Portuguese sweet bread. By the time you walk out of the door, Krispy Kreme will be a distant memory.
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User Reviews for Leonard's Bakery
12/29/2007 Posted by bsr109
Worth the trip, about 2 miles from the Waikiki beach strip. Located in a local area--you don't see much tourists around here. The Masaladas are made very hot and very fresh. Stick with the original. =)
Pros: Awesome Masaladas
Cons: None, just go!
12/17/2006 Posted by gobears2001
I was taken to Leonard's by a friend who insisted I try malasadas nowhere else but here. I don't ever eat donuts, but I am so glad I made an exception for Leonard's! I loved it. Get your order, and park yourself on the bench or curb outside the bakery and enjoy your malasadas right away. They're sooo much tastier if you eat them immediately while they're piping hot!
Pros: delicious hot malasadas
Cons: no seating, but adds to the charm :)
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