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At the moment this business gets a rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 and this rating has been calculated on 489 reviews.
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It's a hole in the wall establishment with just a few parking stalls but the pastries are heaven too your taste buds. And the snow puffies............ a combination of Puff pastry filled with custard topped with a chocolate drizzle and dusted with powdered sugar is just amazing. Gotta try.
Love this place! Gotta try there Puffy. Its a must!
Pastries are good..however they're known for creme puffs
I'm a snow puffy junkie
Go for the Snow Puffies!
This place was the sweets highlight of our trip. The snow puffies are incredible. It's like creme brulee custard stuffed in a puff pastry. Going to miss these treats. If you show up near closing they'll usually give you a half off discount which is dangerous!
Good donuts
Best fried chicken on the island!!
Old school and delightful. So many options. The kids loved it.
Ok
Good croisants.
The snow puffy is awesome! Hole in the wall spot for great pastries and donuts.
We randomly stopped here on our way North and sooooo happy we did! We were just looking for sandwiches for our hike, but then discovered all the other goodies. Snow puffies are possibly the best thing ever! Butter roles are heavenly, and their donuts and bear claws are also absolutely delicious! The ladies working at the store were so nice and kind, we can’t wait to go back!
Fantastic, someone brings these into our office every week or so. Consistently good. I love chocolate so I wish the snowy puff had more on top.
Really cool Bakery. Genuine staff. Great selection of delicious donuts
Yes saah
Great place for some fry chicken, musubi, cold drinks and also pastries next door and don't forget the snow puffies
A smaller local Town Market on the North Shore they have beverages in hot more so take out type food it's a go to for many of us around here
Wonderful pastries. Must go to if on that side of the island.
Broke da mouth so good! Translation...the doughnuts and Malasada's were delicious!!
Awesome food. GREAT customer service. A first hand experience of Hawaii's aloha.
The bakery has good choices and on Wednesday butter top bread which I've not tasted but others tell us about that bread : )
Best puffed pastry on Oahu. Crazy line, fast service
Must have specialty. Well worth the drive out to the north shore!
This place is amazing!!!! Yummy!! Yummy!!
You have to go here and get the snow puffies and butter rolls... They make the BEST! The line can get long but the aunties are really fast and it's worth the wait. Once I get pics, I will post. I normally just eat it once I get it...lol. That's how delicious they are!
Great bakery but with some not so great options. However, just because we didn't like everything doesn't mean it's not a great bakery. We bought 4 items and loved 2 of them. This place seems like a legit bakery and its the only one we found near downtown Haleiwa. We bought a sausage roll pocket thing that was terrible. There should be cheese in it or something, all it had in it was a sausage and a lot of air space around it enclosed in bread. Hawaiian salt water taffy- self-explanatory. It was delicious. A chocolate croissant- was just okay. Kind of dry. Powdered sugar long John- filled with a pudding type creme and it was the best thing we had of the pastries. Give it a try, just pick wisely
A great local bakery that is a closely kept secret by the locals. They have a wide range baked goods and pies. Their specialty is their Naples, my favorite is the Apple napple. It's a small hole in the wall bakery and you can miss it if you are driving too fast through the waialua area.
Can't go wrong with the 50% off pastries once the clock hits 6PM.
Only ordered the ensemada pastry and I thought zippys bakery was better and much cheaper. However, this is probably the closest bakery for people in the area and this might be one of the pastries they aren't known for. Would probably always choose zippys over this bakery, at least for ensemadas.
Snow Puffies so worth the calories. Generously covered in powdered sugar, with a flourish of chocolate, yummy layers of puff pastry and the thick creamy custard filling. I think I need to go back soon.
I love this place so much that i want to go back. The snow puffys are awesome! I highly recommend this.
I didn't realize what puff pastry could be until I tried their Snow Puffies - delicious! Worth the drive over there. Very friendly people, too.
If you try to scoop up the 6pm 50% off select items, be there just before or right on the dot. The snow puffies will go quick. They do sell other items that taste great, but you definitely have to try at least one snow puffy.
Everything is so good...especially their snow puffies
The snow puff was delish!
Was looking for a dessert that they only make on Sundays.
Small, friendly Portuguese bakery with many filled & topped dessert pastries plus malasadas. They also have a few meat filled choices. Cold drinks, coffee & some pre-made sandwiches in containers round out what's available
Snow puffys are great and original pastry. Bakery's a bit out of the way though
This bakery has the world famous snow puffins. Every thing is baked fresh daily. After 6 pm all donuts and pastry go on sell at 50% off. It's a small place very good food!!!
Yay for snow puffies!
Super awesome. SNOW PUFFIES you just have to try.
Hard to beat their incredible Puffs and variety of desserts
Can not go wrong with butter rolls and glaze donuts...
Super friendly and fantastic pasteries
First time here. Always have seen pictures of their snow puffies but never tried them. Took the chance after seeing the sunflower field close by. When we parked it was clear it was good because there was a line. Small bakery basically it was kind of a pickup window where you could see what they had but not enough room to linger everyone in line managed to squeeze into the shop but told they had ran out of snow puffies and it would take 30 minutes. I don't think it was normal for them to run out of snow puffies but we waited along with maybe thirty other people it was very hot but you could buy cups of Jell-O and some drinks from the refrigerator or water from the store next door. The snow puffies took a while for them to make but they were worth it and delicious.
Tried the snow puffs and it was delish! It's kinda pricy.. $60 for 2 dozen. But, that didn't stop me from buying more the next time!
I love the coconut turnovers
Da best chop chae, korean veggie pancake, and mostly fried chicken
Delicious old school bakery with malasadas and Lilikoi butter, mango butter, and more.
Too expensive.
Love love love the snow pups.
So yummy! Snow puffy was so good I ate 2 in a row
Lilikoi Butter and Guava Butter with the Butter Rolls....do you see the pattern
Always a fantsatic idea to stop in and get snow puffies while on this side of the island. My family also loves their coconut turnovers.
They have some amazing pastries
Their pastries are amazing and worth the drive and the traffic. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Definitely stop by along the way to your destination.
I just love the puppies. Gotta have it when you're in Haleiwa. The best ever!!!
The staff greeted us (friendly ladies) and were showing us that there were more pastries on the side. Many selection of oh so yummy pastries. Affordable too. They accept cash, credit/debit cards. The space inside is a bit small but you can move around easily in there. I've seen people order up to dozen pastries. It's very popular amongst the locals and seen some tourist in the area. The bakery is attached to a convenience store. Stop by and see for your self. Support local.
Good pastries
Snow puffies are the best!
Snow puffs are the best The best pastry’s ever, that anyone should try ❤️❤️❤️
Oh, my goodness!! My must "go to place" when going North Shore or doing "circle island tour." The best bakery on the island for "snow" puffies...to die for. The bakery closes at 7:00P, and between 6:00P and 7:00P all pastries are half-priced...if any thing is left. Also, if your birth day matches the second on your receipt, then you get a dozen snow puffies free. I won one time!!! Mmmm good...shared them with my friends!!
Awesome Snow Puffies
BEST
Cute little bakery known for their snow puffies.. Also have mango, and lilikoi butter.
Just love this bakery, the pastries the puffies, the mini hot dog etc.
Snow puffies over coco puffs all day
Popular with locals and visitors alike. Donuts, butter rolls, malasadas (plain and cream filled), coco puffs, danishes, cakes, many baked goods choices. Small shop, large clientele, parking a little challenging when busy.
Love this place!
Chicken chicken chicken need I say more
The greatest Bakery shop on the north shore for 25 years and still going strong Family owned and run business. Mahalo
sno puffies! need i say more? always gotta stop by when in the area for their pastries.
My favorite place to go an get some snow puppys
Very good sweets especially the snow puffy gota try before you die
Great little bakery known for custard filled puffy pastries topped with a switl of chocolate and powdered sugar. Light, creamy and sweet. Other offerings also nice treats like li hing pits coated in tumeric and then into a hard candy. Coffee crisps are light and yes, good with a hot drink.
Try the Snow Puffies! Check in on Yelp for 10% discount. Also aunties were very friendly
Best Bakery in Hawaii Good/Best Costumer Services
Love the snow puffies. Service is slow and none too friendly.
Real deal
Just make sure when you say half dozen you get half dozen ! They like to just give you prepackaged stuff that's a full dozen
Bake goods has no price tags or labels it's hard to buy something that you want if you if you don't know what they are or how much. Counter person did tell me what they were and how much but it's really inconvenience to keep asking.
Live the cool treats
Okazu near bakery awsome prices n ono fast food.
My kids loved them!! Snow puff!must have in north shore
Line looked long but customers were quickly helped. Of course we went for the snow puffies which were delicious. We also got malasadas too.
Wasn't impressed with the food or prices
Snow Puffies was bomb as usual! Took my sister to get her first ever One!! She loved it and shes not even a sweets girl! Yummy!
If you’re looking for a sweet this place is for you!!!!
Amazing malasadas and snow puffies. Worth the trip for sure.
Super tasty pastries! A little unorganized but worth the wait and hassle lol!! Nice people too!
The pastry’s that we purchased we’re really delicious. The malasadas are better than you can imagine! I would really recommend this bakery if you’re looking for a sweet treat!
You have to stop by and try the snow puffs. The bakery is easy to find in North shore. There is a large selection of donuts, but the snow puffs and the buttered roll was the family favorites. Almost had to go back for more. There is easy parking and the staff is very helpful and patient even though it was packed at the time. It is worth the drive to North shore for this and the sights.
Amazing bakery. Had all the sweets you could ever want. A popular place on the Island at North shores. Definitely will bring visitors here to try there good pastries.
A most wonderful bakery and their donuts, rolls and breads are Ono!!! Don't lea e without a dozen of their baked Lil Smokies wrapped in delicate dough and some of their famous fruit turnovers will definitely hit the spot!!!
Forget about watching what u eat here, just enjoy it. OMG Chocolate hony moon, snow puffies, just about everything is so good.
Super good, wow maybe the best ive ever had
Very cool bakery, and you need to get some Malassadas! Pretty damn good. Decent coffee as well, and prices are low. Highly recommend.
I am still dreaming about the Ham buns.
Great bakery. Loved the baked good. Lots of good selection and everything look great. Service was fantastic. Had the danish and it was great.
We went out of our way to get to this bakery because we looked up the Google reviews. We went with the snow puffies and they didn't disappoint. The custard is tasty, pastry nice and flaky, and the drizzled chocolate and powdered sugar brought it all together. It was good enough that we went back on our way out of North shore and got lucky that it was close to the 6pm half price deal! Score! The customer service was lacking though. Our first time in there we asked about the snow puffies and she just pointed her finger to our right but there were a few different items in the glass case and we didn't know what exactly everyone was referring to in their reviews. She didn't smile, didn't give an explanation of what a snow puffy is. I had to ask again which one it was. They rang up our order and threw the bag on top of the counter. Wish the customer service was a little better. I would give 3 stars for the lack of service.
Typical COSTLY Hawaii. Very very expensive for bakery. Best to eat on site as staff just wants your money and cares less about quality of service. The staff only smile when they take your money then your baked goods are thrown on counter. Good luck, they have what they wanted, your money.
real island style always been since I can remember
Love their yummy baked goods!!!
Gotta get the snow puffs! I tried them the first visit, and had to come back the next day for round 2. Very small receiving area, but service is fast and friendly. The lady even had the puffs in the box as I came in the door the second day. If you check in with Yelp, the first 1/2 dozen of these delectable delights is 10% off.
Love it
Snow puffies are the best
Chicken is fresh made and always great tasting. Cant NOT stop when you're in Hale'iwa
Came for the snow puffies and was not disappointed! The gal who helped us was very friendly, and we enjoyed our treat!
Snow Puffies. If you know, you know...
Wow! The malasadas and snow puffies were out of this world. Get there early to avoid long lines.
Black bean doughnuts and snow puffies so good kine. Sweet people, too.
Snow puffies. .
Hush puppies
FANTASTIC HAWAIIAN PASTRIES, YOU CAN NOT BEAT THIS PLACE FOR PUFFIES
Pastries here are excellent and This place is a little far from town, but we'll worth the drive!
Learn to count! Or at least pay more attention when someone is making an order, jeez!
Staff very unfriendly, good for a sweet tooth though. Fresh
Local place on the North Shore. Snow Puffies totally rock!! Deliciousness to the Nth degree!!!
The best chocolate eclairs I've ever had! If I lived near this place I would be broke and about 300 lbs if I ever go back to Ohau this place will be my first stop! So if your looking for that out of the way experience that you just won't find anywhere else this one is a diamond!
Another past time favorite. Always order a dozen malasadas for my time on the island. Speedy service and quality bakery items.
No#1 bakery I love their custard pie!
Gotta have their puffys
Snow puffies... Nothing else needs to be said. Ha!
Must eat their snow puffs.
Tasty pastry - we had coconut pastry - and malasada (soft but not warm sadly!) but keep in mind everything is sweet so this is not a great place to try and get something savoury for lunch, for example.
Best snow puffies! I freeze them so when I want one I just take 1 out of the freezer!
Great pastry shop!! So many options and I came specifically for the pastry in the picture but couldn't find them and almost walked out, but the ladies working made sure I found it. Make sure you check all the cases, even in the corner!
The drive out to Paalaa Kai is totally worth a box full of snow puffies! There are many other baked goods to try at this bakery other than their famous snow puffies. The service is fast and friendly! Definitely stop by here on your way to the north shore.
A must stop if you have a craving for sweets.
Very good bakery!! Service is good and polite. Turnovers are the best, much better than the “famous snow puffies”. I don’t know why they are not known for their turnovers. Pineapple and coconut were our favourites !!!Order them, you will not be disappointed. Yes, it is expensive, but you are in Oahu on the north shore,of course it is expensive. People don’t come here to save money on a holiday. I would recommend the French bread as well, very good!!
A must stop for baked goods on this side of the island. The puffy pastry are what they are known for.
Pasteries are out of the world! So good. The puff snowflake (?) are to "die for". Chocolate chip cookies are nice and crispy. You need another store in town!
Omg!!! The fluffys are sooo good!! Loved the cream filling and flaky dough. The Portuguese donut were so good I believe they're called malasadas.
They have the best puffys (called snow puffy) there addicting
Fried chicken is awesome and then stop for snow puffies!
Friendly staff. Tasty goodies!
Love those puffy’s and the turnovers are terrific. A bit of a drive but it is a must stop when going to the north shore. The donuts are always the perfect dessert after a day on the beach.
So delicious! Gotta make a stop or two every time I come to Oahu.
Best hidden gem we found
You have not lived until you have eat a snow puffy that's all I have to say. Oh and I suggest you try not to eat it in your car because I'll care who you are or how tidy you are...they are messy, deal with it.... They are worth it.
I always loved their bakery goods, butter rolls in the mornings. And recently added lady fingers and a couple of other tasty things. The store next door is where I get my chicken and rice, fried noodles and slushy drinks. Great place.
Their snow puffies are worth the drive. If you are heading towards the North Shore this place is only a few minutes away. They are crispy and flaky with a delicious custard filling. Not too sweet but satifies the sweet tooth. Definetly a must try when in the area.
Mala Sadas with a line out the door!
The very best in Hawaiian and Filipino baked goods. Famous for Snow Puffies and malasadas. They also have Chantilly Cake!!!
Its off the beaten path but I was told to stop at Paalaa Kai bakery by a friend and try their Snow Puffies whenever in the North Shore. So glad that I did because the snow puffies are amazingly good. These things are puff pastries filled with custard and topped with powdered sugar and chocolate drizzle. Each snow puffie is about 2.90$ each, a bit pricy but they’re so delicious. They are perfectly sweetened and light that I ended up eating 5 of them in one sitting. I just couldn’t get enough of them. Besides the snow puffies, Paalaa Kai also make tons of other sweet and savory bake goods. They also have a mini-mart locates next door that I heard was excellent. The two ladies in the bakery is pleasant and so nice. I would make a trip back just to see them. If you are new to the North Shore, you have to try a snow puffie to see what I am talking about.
Snow puff is really good! Haven't tried everything, but I'm sure they're all great quality!
Best Snow Puppies! DELICIOUS!
The best advice I can give is call ahead and place you order ahead of time. They have been known to run out. So instead of driving all the way out and be disappointed if they are sold out take my advice and call ahead. [FOOD] SNOW PUFFIES!! [PARKING] While the lot is pretty decent size just be warned that it can get crowded since it’s pretty common to see people eating in the car. Rest assured it is definitely worth the wait. [SERVICE] No complaints here.
The snow puffie was delicious, light and fluffy.
The best pastry in town, and extremely lots of aloha
This bakery is definitely a hidden gem. The snow puffies are a must if it's available, and are worth every penny. It is a popular item, so it tends to sell out fast. Everything is freshly made, and the owners are just as sweet at the treats!
Excellent baked goods. Great price for what you get. Wish I had a bakery like this back home where I live.
This place is very out of the way and if you don't have GPS, you will probably never get there, but the Snow Puffies are well worth the effort. They are a bakery that offer a wide assortment of treats, but it is all about the Snow Puffies. Get them and eat them fresh. It is an amazing food coma experience. They are light, yet sweet, and the different layers of textures are a foodies delight. Remember, it is all about the Snow Puffies!
Great customer service and pastries. The store is closed on Tuesdays, but the bakery is open.
Gotta love the snow puffys and lilikoi butter!
Delicious breads, awesome treats (like the coconut bear claw and peanut butter twists, not to mention their famous snowballs) at very reasonable prices. Would definitely visit again!
Expensive but worth it