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Food Kapahulu, Oahu

Leonard's Bakery

A place to eat in Kapahulu, Oahu, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Leonard's Bakery in Kapahulu, Oahu
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Why go

Honolulu institution since 1952 frying hot, sugar-rolled Portuguese malasadas.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Oahu, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Leonard's Bakery, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Kapahulu
Price
$
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Oahu. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Leonard's Bakery

    Kapahulu bakery open since 1952 that made the Portuguese malasada a Honolulu staple.

    Food · Waikiki · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Rainbow Drive-In

    Plate-lunch drive-in near Kapiolani Park open since 1961, serving loco moco and mixed plates.

    Food · Waikiki · 0.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Waikiki Beach

    Calm, sandy swim and beginner surf with Diamond Head as the backdrop.

    Outdoors · 1.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Royal Hawaiian Hotel

    Pink 1927 Spanish-Moorish hotel on Waikiki Beach, with gardens and a beachfront bar open to visitors.

    Sight · Waikiki · 1.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian

    Beachfront bar at the pink 1927 Royal Hawaiian for a sunset mai tai.

    Drinks · 1.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    House Without a Key

    Open-air bar at the Halekulani under a kiawe tree, with Hawaiian music and hula at sunset.

    Drinks · Waikiki · 1.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Leonard's Bakery is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Oahu

3 more curated places to eat in Oahu. See the full Oahu guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Oahu run from 74°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Leonard's Bakery itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Oahu from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oahu weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Leonard's Bakery, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
933 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA
Coordinates
21.28487, -157.81334
Destination
Oahu, Hawaii

Leonard's Bakery: quick answers

How much time do you need at Leonard's Bakery?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Leonard's Bakery. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Leonard's Bakery?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Order a mix: original plus a haupia-filled one; line moves fast.

Where is Leonard's Bakery?

Leonard's Bakery is at 933 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Leonard's Bakery?

Leonard's Bakery appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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