Paalaa Kai Bakery - Waialua, Hawaii

Jorge M.

A friend of mine told me, Bro you gotta stop at this place, yes or yes not option, please wake up early a get some snow puffy. Waking up wasn't an issue because of the central time difference I was already awake. The bakery was about 14 min from where I was staying so I decided to give it a try and there. To my surprise, it was only 8 am and the place had a line outside already, it was a very small bakery. I got the normal glaze donut with chocolate, a malasada with cream, Long John, and the famous Snow Puffy. I couldn't wait to get home and try it since my friend hit the pace very high. When I got the first bit I couldn't believe how delicious it was that thing, this was by far the most delicious pastry I had on the island, those snow puffy were so good, I will give them a 10/10. I am glad I listened to my friend and stopped by, this place was so good.

Leigh A.

First timer, even though I’m from here. Came for snow puffies; did not disappoint! The service, however, was disappointing 🙁 The signs tell you to take a number and wait to be called, but they just went in order of the line…. Also the employee was rushing us (less than 5 people ordering) and was not happy to see us 🙁 But the snow puffies were extremely delicious and looked beautiful! 🙂

Ken K.

A "Hidden" Sparkling North Shore "Gem."
YOU absolutely MUST track down this bakery (which is off the beaten pathway), for it's amazing baked goods, especially their famous, well-known Malasadas. Well, the local residents know the place.

I believe, you'll need to activate your Google Maps GPS system to locate this famous, out-of-the-way restaurant / bakery "hideaway."

Czar F.

If you are in oahu up at the north shore and you find yourself wanting some pastries come on over to paalaa kai bakery and get yourself a snow puff pastry it is delicious first off you get the flaky pastry then the cold creamy custard then powder sugar and to tie it all together the chocolate boy is it good it's a small little bakery and we got there late so they were probably out of alot of stuff but we went there just for the snow puff. service was good.

Brennan O.

Wow! This bakery has great baked treats for really good prices. I had written down in my notes to go to this establishment because it looked like a good local place, and I was not disappointed.

Udonner

After spending the day on the North Shore, having garlic shrimp and shave ice, you’re thinking there’s no way to eat anything else. But if you leave the area without getting some Snow Puffies, you’re going to regret it. And luckily for you, you can eat them the next day and they’ll still be flaky unlike malasadas and shave ice that should be eaten right away.

GK

Missed it the first time to North Shore area. Went a little out of the way the second trip and definitely worth it. The snow puffs are awesome. Best desert/pastry on the island.

The crispy, flaky pastry and not too sweet custard filling with some chocolate and powdered sugar. Will be going there every time in the area.

Susi C.

Saw this place on Maps and decided to try. The puffs!! So good. The malasadas were also delicious