Vol. I · No. 29Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalākauaMonday, July 13, 2026
E komo mai —
ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists
Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required
Kauaʻi · 8 spots
Best Pastry
on Kauaʻi
Malasadas, manju, butter mochi, coco puffs — Hawaii's bakery case is its own food group.
These are the 8 pastry spots on Kauaʻi locals actually rate, in Kapaʻa, Lihuʻe, and the west-shore lunch counters. No chains, no resort strips, no tourist Yelp lists — ranked by residents with verified island IP.
Pastry Picks
Hanapepe Café & Bakery
◆Hanapepe· Kauaʻi
pastry
Kauai Bakery Llc
◆Lihue· Kauaʻi
pastry

Hanalei Bread Company
◆Hanalei· Kauaʻi
plate lunchmalasadasandwich
Tiano'S Island Cuisine/Tiano'S Restaurant & Bakery
◆Lihue· Kauaʻi
pastry
Village Snack Shop & Bakery, Llc
◆Hanalei· Kauaʻi
pastry
Rick & Jayda'S Bakery, Foods, Etc.
◆Lihue· Kauaʻi
pastry
Grinds Espresso & Bakery
◆Eleele· Kauaʻi
pastry
Wong'S Restaurant & Omoide Deli & Bakery
◆Hanapepe· Kauaʻi
pastry
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