Leonard's Bakery

Location and Service The bakery's efficiency was immediately apparent. At 1 p.m., a time often associated with a post-lunch rush, the ordering process took a mere four minutes. The delivery was equally prompt, with my order ready just five minutes after being placed. This swift service makes the visit convenient and adds to the positive experience. Product Quality and Value The bakery's signature malasada, a sweet bread with Portuguese roots, was the focus of my visit. The price of $2.45 per piece with a custard filling seemed modest, so my expectations were tempered. However, the value exceeded them. The portion size was generous for the price, and the quality was impressive. The texture of the malasada was a standout—perfectly fluffy on the inside with a delightful, crispy exterior. I chose the guava-filled option. While the flavor was pleasant and soft, its color seemed a bit artificial, which detracted slightly from the otherwise natural feel of the product and left a vegetable grease in their mouth after eat it . Based on this, I would recommend opting for the classic, non-filled version on a future visit to fully appreciate the quality of the bread itself. Overall Experience This was a great experience centered around a beloved local product. The quick service, combined with the excellent texture and value of the malasada, makes this a standout bakery. It’s a testament to the fact that you can find high-quality, authentic treats at an affordable price.

came by leonard’s bakery for some donuts and they are the best donuts we have ever had . great selection, very flavorful and soft freshly baked you get them warm and very soft .. they are filled generously .. these malasadas are so good i could eat them everyday if i could .. there was a little line outside , you order and they call your number when your order is ready to the window outside . it didn’t take very long maybe waited 5-10 minutes but it was well worth the wait and every penny spent .. if you visit hawai’i be sure to make time one morning to get donuts from here they set the standard high for donuts

Forget donuts, when you’re in Hawaii there’s a far tastier delight awaiting your tastebuds in Kapahulu, Malasadas! While they have many options with fillings and the like, I go with the original for old times sake. They care a totally different experience when freshly hot versus sitting around under a heat lamp, so there’s some luck involved with the timing. I arrived 10 minutes before closing, so I wasn’t expecting the best, but to my surprise, they were still handing out fresh ones! Jackpot! Ordered my original and waited outside. A bunch of other customers were there polishing off their purchases. Don’t waste time talking them home, eat them right away for best taste! Mine arrived, piping hot fresh, and hard to hold still for a photo. Taste was crispy outside, soft and hot inside, and delicious. You won’t regret coming here! Highly recommend for your Hawaiian memories, and will be back for sure.

Went around 4pm and waited 15-20 minutes. We got one of each flavor. TBH I only liked the cinnamon and custard ones. The other flavors just tasted very very light. They came out warm which was nice but they do not taste good when they’re not warm.

On our friends’ recommendation, we came here to try the malasadas. We arrived about 10 minutes before closing, but we were still able to buy everything we wanted. My favorite was the original flavor — just sprinkled with sugar — though for me it was a bit too sweet. Still, the dough and the baking itself were quite tasty. The chocolate one was also fine. But the coconut one, and the third flavor we tried (I don’t even remember which), really weren’t to my taste at all. Overall, though, it was interesting to try — it’s a popular and well-known spot. That’s why I’d recommend giving it a try. For me and all my friends, the most original flavor remained the favorite

The place for good Malasadas! Love that they have numerous locations so the line is not that long at the original location. You can order online for pick up which also makes it convenient. We got there around noon and the line wasn't as long. You order inside and wait outside for pickup. I don't really venture out so stuck to the original Hawaiian sugar malasadas. I noticed there were various options you can have them filled to your liking. Also inside you can find some cute merchandise and insulated bags if you want to take donuts on flight. Staff were very friendly and patient as customers took time to decide what they wanted.

A throw back place, fun find. The most delicious malasadas, piping hot and full of cream. The outside is crispied up and the inside dough is light. Probably one of the best I've ever tasted, and, at the moment, I cannot think of any better! I also ordered a red velvet cupcake and a vanilla cupcake. Don't bother with the cupcakes, just get the malasadas! And they open till 7pm, which is great to pick up malasadas as dessert! Total yearn to return. Place was super clean as well! Try going if you are nearby!

Heard from everybody we had to check this place out so we made it happen. The line was crazy when we got there as expected and the little bit of parking was even crazier. Wait time from the time we got in line until we got our donuts was 30 minutes. They were so delicious and fresh.