ALOHA!
One of the classic foods to try when you go to Hawaii is a malasada.
The most famous place to get malasadas on Oahu is Leonard’s Bakery.
You can go to the physical store location, or there are also food trucks to get a Leonard’s Bakery malasada.
There is a malasada food truck in Koko Marina Shopping Center that can be perfect to go to on your way back to Waikiki from Hanauma Bay… or on your way to Waimanalo Beach!
👆 There are several Leonard’s Bakery malasada food truck locations around Oahu.
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The main store of Leonard’s Bakery is located a 5 to 10 minute drive from Waikiki. (map)
If you will be in Waikiki without a car, then you can get to Leonard’s Bakery by bus.
There is a direct bus to get there.
You might want to get the HOLO card if you’ll be taking a lots of bus rides from Waikiki!
Or, you can walk.
Depending on where in Waikiki you are coming from, it might be a 30 to 40 minute walk to get there.
👆 Explore the map + reviews of the store location of Leonard’s Bakery near Waikiki.
What is a malasada?
According to Leonard’s Bakery:
A malasada is a Portugese doughnut without a hole.
We fry generously-sized balls of dough until it’s golden brown on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.
👆 According to Leonard’s Bakery, malasadas are Portuguese donuts. A malasada is a pastry dough fried until the crust is golden brown, while the inside remains fluffy and light. Because the dough is made with the finest ingredients at Leonard’s Bakery, you get a malasada with a sweet toasted flavor, but crunchy and chewy.
See below for the malasada food truck menu!
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Leonard’s Bakery food truck menu
👆 Flavors of malasadas include original, cinnamon, and li hing.
👆 Flavors of malasada puffs include custard, chocolate, and coconut.
👆 There is a minimum amount required to buy malasadas with a credit card.
Leonard’s Bakery malasada food truck locations (malasadamobile)
1. Kaneohe
👆 Explore the map. The Leonard’s food truck in Kaneohe is located in the Windward Mall Shopping Center. This location is open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 7pm, and Sunday from 7am to 6pm. You can make a detour to this spot when you go to Byodo-in Temple or Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden.
2. Waipahu
👆 Explore the map. The Leonard’s food truck in Waipahu is located in the Waikele Shopping Center. This location is open every day from 7am to 5pm.
3. Aiea
👆 Explore the map. The Leonard’s food truck in Aiea is located in the Pearlridge Shopping Center. This location is open Monday through Saturday with the hours of 7am to 7pm, and Sunday from 7am to 6pm. This spot is perfect to stop by when you go to Pearl Harbor.
4. Hawaii Kai
👆 Explore the map. The Leonard’s food truck in Hawaii Kai is located in Koko Marina Shopping Center. This location is open Monday through Friday with the hours of 7:30am to 6pm. This spot is perfect to stop by after Hanauma Bay or the Koko Head hike!
👆 Spot the Leonard’s Bakery malasada food truck with red and white stripes in the Koko Marina Shopping Center!
IMPORTANT!!!
For updated locations and hours for the malasadamobile (aka Leonard’s Bakery food trucks), be sure to take a look at the official Leonard’s Bakery website before you go! This list was last updated in July 2023.
And that’s a bit about where to eat malasadas on Oahu!
More food on Oahu:
- South Shore Grill (fish tacos!)
- ABC Store food
- Gilligan’s food truck (garlic shrimp!)
- Waikiki Beachside Bistro
- Hanauma Bay food
HAPPY EATING MALASADAS IN HAWAII!
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