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Bakery, Diner, and American Restaurant$$$$
Lanakila, Honolulu
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"chantilly cake and cocoa puffs are the two amazing things here."(12 Tips)
"Try the Loco Moco - Best local spot for comfort food."(11 Tips)
"Try the coco puffs and the green tea coco puffs!"(5 Tips)
"Love original cocopuffs."(5 Tips)
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Rashae Rabang-CorpuzSeptember 12, 2014The go-tos at Liliha Bakery: Coco Puffs (very famous) on the bakery side and the toasted (& jellied) butter rolls that comes with any meal on the diner side.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014Try the famous coco puff pastries. If you want something a little more substantial, take a seat at its coffee shop for Portuguese sausages and eggs and grilled mahi-mahi Read more
Ruriko HaradaNovember 26, 2013They have cakes, cupcakes, breads and puffs! Seems like puffs are the popular one. I got banana cupcake(the cream? on top was so yummyy) but I had a bite of green tea puff as well and was so good too!
Tasha MartynovaJuly 3, 2015Their pastry is amazing! Everything is fresh and delicious. The seated area gets packed fast, but you can always get it to go. Service is fine, their ladies are the sweetest. Oh, breakfast is 24hrs!
If you have a chance, sit at the FAR END of the long counter. You'll see food getting microwaved (chili, stew, spaghetti, SAIMIN!!!). I order the fresh cooked stuff now: omelette, pancakes, etc.
I usually ended here after finish at work at Midnight or 4 am in the morning those are the best time to get some small kine home cook grindz with no crowds due to everyone is already at home.. lol
Besides regular coco or cream puffs, they also make Green Tea cream puffs. Green Tea cupcakes & jelly rolls are great too. Try malasada with sweet azuki bean paste if you like Japanese an donuts;)
Scott HegyesDecember 15, 2018The rich, buttery, sweet bread French Toast visits me in dreams, calling me back to enjoy its sinful deliciousness.
BradDecember 3, 2014Have to echo the recommendation of the loco moco. Home cooked local food. The locals to your left and right will be happy to discuss this eateries history. Eat up and talk it up.
Vicky R.April 21, 2019Everyone must try the poi donuts. If you like chewy textures. Service felt efficient. I must go back to try their food. Cocoa puffs are great, too.
Valerie LeJanuary 17, 2015Take a number when you get to the bakery. Try their green tea or coco cream puffs! Both are delicious. Skip on the scones though, they were disappointing :(
Jason KJanuary 15, 2018All meals at the counter come with delicious butter rolls. Also, check out the taro rolls for a snack to go.- They have frozen Cocoa Puffs and frozen Green Tea Puff in the freezer section of the store. Ready to be purchased on the way to the airport.
- Diego RomeroApril 20, 2014Baked piece of heaven. Try the coco puffs and the green tea coco puffs! The Lilikoi malasada too!
Coco puffs are the most popular, but I prefer the green tea puffs. If you get the chance, order their pancakes and grilled butter rolls served with hot pink guava jelly.
Alden AntonioMay 8, 2013Number one for best cream filled cocoa puffs. They also have a small diner that severs some mean grubs. One stop if visiting the islands.
Showtime NetworkJune 3, 2011Hole in the wall diner. Counter-seating only. This place reminds me of my childhood. My dad and I used to come here for breakfast a lot. Love the jelly here! -Francine, The Real L Word- Love original cocopuffs. Try Green Tea Cocopuffs. It's good, too. (≧∇≦)
Steve WJuly 30, 2013Arrive early this place fills up fast.Eggs were cooked perfectly, pancakes delicious (huge), bacon was a little crisper then I like(minor issue)- Johnny WangMay 6, 2019(2.5/5) The bakery is right next door to the diner, and is supposed to be known for their poi mochi doughnuts, which I found delightfully chewy, but a little too sweet.
- This is a Simple Deviled Egg Sandwich with Tomato, Lettuce, with Sweet Slice Pickles is best to place inside of the sandwich to .. Yummmm
Nathaniel ProbstNovember 1, 2012Perfection, best bakery on the island by far. Good prices, even better sweets! Will come back when we return to paradise.
Katherine YanniceAugust 1, 2012this place is just amazing. the only downside is its usually packed so its hard to find seating, but waiting for a space on the counter is so worth it.- I find the Cinnamon Twists can be soft and chewy (not crisp) when purchased at 2 am. After all it has been sitting in the display case all day.
- The Pastry clerk helping you may remind you that it's called a "Green Tea Puff" since there is NO COCOA or any kind of CHOCOLATE contained in this Puff.
DevinDecember 21, 2012It's Dec 20, 2012 and I've tried the butter roll for the first time. If the world ends tomorrow, I would be completely satisfied with the life I've lived.
Together with Loco moco, try their Hot cake or pancake! It is one o the rare from scratch pancake joint here.
Eat breakfast at the counter any time of the day -- their pancakes are so buttery. Grab a box of their famous Coco Puffs on the way out.- Chantilly! Chantilly! CHANTILLY! Cake! period... (this is also the butter topping on top of the Cocoa Puffs)
Erika ArestaJune 2, 2012You must try the hamburger steak one scoop brwn rice with Mac salad gravy over everything. With ofcourse butter rolls and alien jelly
Jenn CaballeroMay 28, 2013Their diner food should not be overlooked! The pancakes are so fluffy and the butter rolls are drool worthy!
Christi LiongsonJanuary 12, 2018Amazing cocopuffs. Try the chantilly, but you can't go wrong with any flavor!
Jimmy LuJuly 8, 2015Loved their cream puffs. Get them to go and eat them while on the plane to make others jealous
Coco puffs! Chantilly cake! Everything is great. Old skool eating counter.
- On Sunday, 5/12/13, bakery will be closing at 6 PM; diner at 5:30 PM.
Allie KuromotoAugust 26, 2012Got Check-in Special spend $10 & get $5 credit on AMEX. Only thing their credit card system down (printed signs everywhere, leads you to believe it will be down for awhile) & they don't accept AMEX?
*🌴Cheryl G🌴 🌸😍🌸February 28, 2013Voted the Best of Honolulu for five years in a row now! Coco puffs to die for
Eric NakagawaDecember 1, 2015The current location of Liliha Bakery is in the building where Sam Choy's used to be.
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Liliha Bakery and Coffee Shop is a full-service bakery and diner that has built a loyal following since it opened its doors in 1950.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 6:00 AM–10:30 PM
(808) 531-1651
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & NFC Payments)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Private Lot
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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