Punalu'u Bake Shop
Punalu'u Bake Shop
4.5
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Our world-famous bakery — sweet bread, malasadas, turnovers, cheesecake, pies, eclairs, and other pastries in a variety of ‘ono (delicious) varieties and flavors Take a peek into our kitchen and production shop (our recipes are still top secret though!) Gift shop — with fun souvenirs Outdoor restaurant — a varied menu of hearty local plate lunch favorites, sandwiches, vegetarian fare, fresh garden and fruit salads, fresh brewed Ka‘u coffee and ice cream to complement the bake shop's renowned sweet bread, malasadas, anpans (Japanese pastries) and other scrumptious bakery favorites Tropical gardens — lush four-acre garden full of tropical palms, flowers, and other Hawaiian floral exotica Live music by local musicians Self-service concierge area — visitor brochures and information on Volcanoes National Park and the Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Modern restroom facilities
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  • MARK H
    Finksburg, Maryland690 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Everything was so good
    We stopped here while on a tour. The smell from outside is so inviting. Inside are so many yummy desserts. We picked up a couple different types and our first time trying malasadas was not a disappointment. There is also a little souvenir area if you have time to look.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 12 October 2023
  • RaggedyAnn_11
    Saint Louis, Missouri97 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Malasadas!
    We stopped here on the way to Volcano National Park. Amazing does not even describe how good it was. So fresh, light, and fluffy, with the best filling I have ever had. We loved it so much we came back a 2nd time on our way to black sand beach. That day, there was live music playing outside.
    Aloha RaggedyAnn_11, Mahalo for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that our malasadas exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed them enough to stop by a second time! It’s wonderful to know that the freshness, lightness, and the quality of the filling made such a positive impression on you. We're also delighted that you got to experience the live music on your return visit, adding another layer of enjoyment to your experience at Punalu'u Bake Shop. It sounds like your visits were truly special moments during your travels. Thank you for choosing us on your journeys to Volcano National Park and the black sand beach. We look forward to welcoming you back for more malasadas and memorable moments the next time you're in the area. Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
    Written 25 April 2024
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    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 October 2023
  • Alice F
    Seattle, Washington281 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Delicious Malasadas at the Southernmost Bakery in the USA
    I love bakeries so when we saw the sign for the Punalu'u Bake Shop on our way to the Volcano National Park, we turned around and stopped for donuts. The cases were filled with so many varieties of malasadas! The donuts we devoured included strawberry filled malasadas, chocolate Bismark malasadas, and plain malasadas. All tasted amazing! As we ate outside, we were serenaded by local musicians. What a fun experience!
    Aloha 466alicef, Mahalo for your delightful review and for making the turn to visit Punalu'u Bake Shop! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed a variety of our malasadas and that the experience was enhanced by local music, making your stop not just delicious but truly memorable. It's always our goal to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for our guests, and we're thrilled that we could provide that for you. Thank you for appreciating the wide selection and the flavors of our baked goods. We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you're on the way to Volcano National Park or just craving some more malasadas. We'll be sure to have the music ready and the malasadas warm! Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
    Written 25 April 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 22 October 2023
  • Corinna H
    Winnipeg, Canada654 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Seriously Good Malasadas
    We stopped here looking for something else and I almost turned around when my friend said “WAIT!” I’m sooo glad she did!! We ordered burgers and malasadas and could not have been more impressed with the malasadas!! The burgers were good, but Oh! My!! Gosh!!! Those malasadas were out of this world!! We happened to be there at the end of the day and they were even 50% off! We were in heaven!!
    Aloha Corinna H, Mahalo for your fantastic review and for sharing the serendipitous stop at Punalu'u Bake Shop! We're thrilled to hear that the malasadas not only caught your attention but also impressed you so much. It sounds like they were a delightful discovery! We're glad you enjoyed the burgers as well, but it seems the malasadas truly made your visit memorable, especially with that sweet end-of-day deal. We love when our guests can experience a little bit of heaven in our shop! Thank you again for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for more malasadas, burgers, and perhaps more surprises that leave you impressed! Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
    Written 25 April 2024
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    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 2 November 2023
  • Dolphin0831
    Westminster, Colorado236 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A delicious stop on the way to Volcanoes
    We stopped here for a treat on our way to HVNP and had no regrets. The malasadas are delicious and packed nicely to go. We took ours to the nearby black sand beach for a picnic snack. The wait is a bit long but that is because everyone loves this place!
    Aloha Dolphin0831, Mahalo for stopping by Punalu'u Bake Shop on your way to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and for sharing your experience! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our malasadas and that they made for a perfect picnic snack at the nearby black sand beach. We appreciate your patience with the wait time; indeed, it can get busy, but we're glad to hear it was worth it. Thank you for understanding and for your kind words. We look forward to your next visit, hopefully making it just as enjoyable, if not more! Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
    Written 25 April 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 December 2023
  • Kaiser_D
    Houston, Texas563 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Non-negotiable Stop _ DvB
    This is my fourth or fifth time visiting the bakery. Each time, I enjoy familiar placement of items and comfortable preservation of almost all aspects. Embracing the continuity and consistency, you find delicious malasadas, jams, dry mixes, and baked goods of all types. While there isn't much around the bakery, the post office is close, and food/coffee trucks have been immediately off-site each time I have visited. Remember to check your jams/ preserves for the security theater. Each of us thought the other had moved the jars into the checked bags, only to have $26 in local honey and $22 in macadamia oil confiscated. Prices were reasonable at the bakery, so we still left with a decent selection of dried goods. You won't be disappointed. Maybe stop by on your way to the southernmost point for snacks.
    Aloha Kaiser_D, Mahalo for your continued patronage and for sharing your experiences at Punalu'u Bake Shop! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the familiarity and consistency of our offerings. It's wonderful to know that our malasadas, jams, dry mixes, and other baked goods continue to delight you with each visit. We're glad that the location, despite being somewhat isolated, provides additional conveniences like nearby food and coffee options, as well as the post office. Your tip about the security procedures for jams and preserves is invaluable for other travelers, and we appreciate you bringing it to attention. Thank you for recommending us as a must-stop on the way to the southernmost point of the island. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit, hopefully making it just as enjoyable as the previous ones. Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
    Written 25 April 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 April 2024
  • jennifer
    Red Deer, Canada11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must stop if you like donuts!
    What a great spot for coffee and delicious donuts! We stopped here on our way to the green sand beach. It’s the southern most bakery in the US! We met a lovely lady, Nora, who works there, while we were at the green sand beach. Her husband, Dangerous Don, is the best driver hands down at the green sand beach. Be sure to ask for him if you go there. But, back to the donuts! Delicious! You could probably share one with someone - they are pretty big and sweet! If you get a chance to stop in, absolutely do!
    Aloha Adventure32238215433, Mahalo for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Punalu'u Bake Shop and found our donuts delicious along with our coffee. It's great to hear that you had such a positive encounter with Nora and got to meet her husband, Dangerous Don, during your adventures! We're proud to be known as the southernmost bakery in the U.S., and we're thrilled that we could provide a tasty stop on your way to the green sand beach. Thank you for recommending our donuts and for sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more sizable and sweet treats the next time you're in the area. Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
    Written 24 April 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 April 2024
  • Cryptic_Tourist
    Saint Louis, Missouri1,051 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best Malasadas on the Big Island
    When I was planning my trip to the Big Island, I kept seeing this place pop up over and over again. Well guys, it is definitely worth the stop, especially if you're visiting South Point Park or the black sand beach nearby. The guava malasada was incredible. Also we had lunch there and it was so damn good. Really great place and worth the wait!
    Aloha, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our guava malasada incredible and enjoyed your lunch at Punalu'u Bake Shop. It's wonderful to know that our bake shop was a memorable part of your trip to the Big Island. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back next time you're in the area. Mahalo, Zachary Kennedy General Manager zkennedy@bakeshophawaii.com
    Written 13 June 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 May 2024
  • CumTresLunae
    24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Yummy fresh baked bread
    We enjoyed our time here. The fresh baked bread is wonderful. We tried the fresh bread, the hamburgers, and the malasadas. The bread was sooooo soft. The hamburgers were good because the buns were fresh and soft. We tried several flavors of the malasadas. Personal favorite - the apple malasada. This bake shop is in the southern part of the island, but definitely worth a trip.
    Aloha, Thank you for your delightful review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our fresh baked bread, hamburgers, and malasadas. It's wonderful to know that the apple malasada was your favorite. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the southern part of the island for more delicious treats. Mahalo, Zachary Kennedy General Manager zkennedy@bakeshophawaii.com
    Written 13 June 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 May 2024
  • lorraine d
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A place worth stopping at!!
    Was given the recommendation to visit here after stopping at Ka Lae (most southern US point) and the green sand beach. So very glad we did!! Ordered a cheeseburger (on a sweet bread bun…YUM!!) and some baked goods. ALL were delicious and well worth the long line wait!! Bought some Apple cinnamon sweet bread for later…can’t wait to try it!! Friendly service as well!! This is a place worth stopping!!! Used a 10% off coupon in This Week- Big Island.
    Aloha H9608RXlorrained, Mahalo for stopping by Punalu'u Bake Shop and for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your cheeseburger on our sweet bread bun and that all the baked goods were delicious. It's great to know that the wait was worth it, and we hope you love the Apple cinnamon sweet bread as much as everything else! We appreciate your kind words about our service and are glad you could use the 10% off coupon. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! Mahalo, Zachary Kennedy General Manager zkennedy@bakeshophawaii.com
    Written 21 August 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 August 2024
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klawilliam
Norman, OK24 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
Came for the malasadas which were good. Also the grab and go sandwiches were decent. Came back the next day and ordered food. After twenty minutes asked about it and they said they were working on it. After thirty minutes we inquired again and they said they didn’t have a ticket. Showed them our receipt and they said they would get working on them. Now at fifty minutes we asked again and they said a big group had just come in and we were behind them. Even though we had already been there an hour. Other people were having issues getting their food and drinks as well. One employee got into an argument with a patron. Food was pretty mediocre when we finally got it. Come if you must, but don’t order anything that isn’t pre-made.
Written 9 July 2021
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PLan977
Winter Garden, FL695 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
We stopped here for coffee and some delicious pastries on the way to Volcanoes National Park. By 8:30 a.m. there was a line but it moved quickly.
We loved it so much that we stopped again on the way back to Kona. We again had coffee and pastries. We also bought a few creme puffs to take along with a couple of sandwiches to have later.
There are nice gardens and lots of table. There are also large clean bathrooms.
On our second visit in the afternoon, a musician was playing and singing.
A very pleasant stop with great service and delicious food.
Written 10 May 2022
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Aloha PLan977, Mahalo for your wonderful review and for making Punalu'u Bake Shop a part of your journey to and from Volcanoes National Park! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visits, finding our coffee and pastries delicious enough to return for more. It sounds like our creme puffs and sandwiches also added a tasty touch to your travels. We appreciate your comments on the efficiency of our service, even with a morning line, and we're glad you found the gardens, seating, and bathrooms to your liking. It's great to know that the live music on your second visit enhanced the atmosphere, making your experience even more memorable. Thank you for choosing us twice in one trip, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to the island. There’s always something new to try and enjoy here at the bakery! Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
Written 25 April 2024
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Kaiser_D
Houston, TX563 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
This is my fourth or fifth time visiting the bakery. Each time, I enjoy familiar placement of items and comfortable preservation of almost all aspects. Embracing the continuity and consistency, you find delicious malasadas, jams, dry mixes, and baked goods of all types.

While there isn't much around the bakery, the post office is close, and food/coffee trucks have been immediately off-site each time I have visited.

Remember to check your jams/ preserves for the security theater. Each of us thought the other had moved the jars into the checked bags, only to have $26 in local honey and $22 in macadamia oil confiscated. Prices were reasonable at the bakery, so we still left with a decent selection of dried goods.

You won't be disappointed. Maybe stop by on your way to the southernmost point for snacks.
Written 10 April 2024
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Aloha Kaiser_D, Mahalo for your continued patronage and for sharing your experiences at Punalu'u Bake Shop! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the familiarity and consistency of our offerings. It's wonderful to know that our malasadas, jams, dry mixes, and other baked goods continue to delight you with each visit. We're glad that the location, despite being somewhat isolated, provides additional conveniences like nearby food and coffee options, as well as the post office. Your tip about the security procedures for jams and preserves is invaluable for other travelers, and we appreciate you bringing it to attention. Thank you for recommending us as a must-stop on the way to the southernmost point of the island. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit, hopefully making it just as enjoyable as the previous ones. Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
Written 25 April 2024
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CdnTravellerYYC
Calgary, Canada185 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
The coffee shop on the main street was closed, so some locals recommended this place. So glad that I listened and visited this shop! The bake shop was clean (individuals were cleaning and tidying during my visit). Prices were more reasonable than other places that we visited during our stay.
My chai tea was awesome. (They were out of malasadas.) My daughter loved her banana smoothie ($5.99). And, my husband stated that his chicken fajita ($6.99) was fresh and full of delicious and plentiful meat. No scrimping!
It was a bit busy when I arrived but the service was prompt and courteous.
Had bathrooms.
Had some souvenirs to purchase.
Seemed to be frequented by both tourists and locals.
Would recommend! In fact, we plan to visit for breakfast tomorrow morning!
Written 26 March 2023
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Mahalo for taking the time to share your positive experience at Punalu'u Bake Shop! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your chai tea, your daughter loved her banana smoothie, and your husband's chicken fajita was fresh and plentiful. We're sorry we were out of malasadas during your visit, but we hope you'll have the chance to try them on your next visit! We're glad you found the shop clean and reasonably priced, with prompt and courteous service. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you for breakfast tomorrow morning! Mahalo, Zachary Kennedy Assistant General Manager.
Written 8 May 2023
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Jody Smith
Charlotte, NC334 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
...and bring your patience. My family and I stopped by on the overwhelming recommendations through social media. Happy we did but I think the hype overpowered the actual experience. Parking wasn't horrible considering the amount of people in line but once you got in line to place your order you waited, and waited. Once we got to the front to place our order we were served, paid and were on our way in a matter of seconds.

The outdoor seating is nice and plentiful and the perfect spot to enjoy the malasadas. They can get messy so I wouldn't recommend eating them in the car. We did like most and got a variety and sampled each malasada. I think guava was my favorite but the plain and cream came in a close second.
Written 10 November 2022
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Thank you for sharing your experience at Punalu'u Bake Shop! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the malasadas and outdoor seating. However, I'm sorry to hear that the wait in line was quite long and that the hype may have overpowered the actual experience. It's always good to manage expectations and prepare for crowds when visiting popular spots like this. Thank you for your valuable feedback!
Written 8 May 2023
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Benjamin B
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates127 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Location is nice, good surroundings with the gardens. Long line to get served which appears to be a trend across Hawaii. Tried various baked goods but some were not a fresh as expected. I feel it was like a school canteen type of standard and nothing far advanced from a big chain doughnut shop.
If it’s on the drive you may as well do a stop
but would not go out of your way.
Location Feedback: Put a menu of the options and what they are outside (On the Wall) while people in line are waiting. That way they know what they want before getting to the counter... would speed up the process, it’s not rocket science.
Written 15 April 2022
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Aloha JetBenji, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your visit to Punalu'u Bake Shop. We're glad you enjoyed our location and the gardens, but we're sorry to hear that not all aspects of your experience met your expectations. We appreciate your suggestion about posting a menu outside to help expedite the ordering process. It’s a valuable idea that we will certainly consider implementing to improve the flow and satisfaction of our guests' experiences. We also regret to hear that some of the baked goods did not seem as fresh as expected. We pride ourselves on the quality of our products, and your comments are crucial for us to address these issues with our team to ensure everything we serve meets our high standards. Thank you again for your honest feedback. We hope you'll consider stopping by again in the future to see the improvements based on your suggestions. Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
Written 25 April 2024
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DMHad
Poulsbo, WA72 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We stopped here on our drive between Volcano and Captain Cook (like many people do) and were not expecting the chaos that we found. Everywhere else we went on the island had such a chill vibe and this place jarred us out of our peaceful pace and set our teeth on edge. Multiple long lines coming out of the bakery with no clear direction as to what they were for, no menu posted close enough to read while you wait in a long line, loud music combined with masked employees making it impossible to communicate orders or to hear anything. The malasadas were good but paled in comparison to the blue food truck parked on the highway right by the turnoff to Waialea Beach. Skip it, I wish we had
Written 20 May 2022
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Aloha DMHad, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Punalu'u Bake Shop. We're truly sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations and that the atmosphere was not as relaxing as other places you enjoyed on the island. We strive to create a welcoming and organized environment, and it sounds like we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback on the long lines, the lack of clear signage, and the challenges with communication due to the noise and masks. We'll take these points seriously as we continue to improve our service and the overall guest experience. We're glad you enjoyed the malasadas, though we regret that they did not fully compensate for the less-than-ideal experience. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future to show you the improvements we've made based on valuable feedback like yours. Thank you again for your honesty, and we wish you pleasant travels ahead. Warmest aloha, Zachary Kennedy General Manager
Written 25 April 2024
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Mark F
Florissant, MO45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
Don't miss this - the southernmost bakery in the US. Plus, their baked goods are very good. We ate an entire loaf of their Kalakoa (taro/guava/mango) sweet bread as toast in the morning while we were in Hawaii. You can also get lunch/dinner food there, but we were mostly there for the bakery. Along with the sweetbread, we had malasadas (guava, bismark, and strawberry), a creme puff, a manapua, pineapple cookies, and banana cookies. All were good. (We ate most of it at the black sand beach just a little down the road). They also had live music in a nicely landscaped area in which to eat. It's popular, though, so parking can be a challenge. Worth a special trip even if you're not planning to travel along the southern loop road.
Written 19 May 2023
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Thank you for your fantastic review of Punalu'u Bakeshop! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and enjoyed our baked goods. It sounds like you had a delightful breakfast with the Kalakoa sweet bread as toast. We're glad it was a delicious and satisfying way to start your day in Hawaii. Your choice of malasadas, creme puff, manapua, pineapple cookies, and banana cookies all sounds mouthwatering, and we're glad they met your expectations. Eating your treats at the nearby black sand beach must have been a memorable experience. We're pleased to provide a variety of delicious options for you to enjoy in a picturesque setting. We appreciate you mentioning our live music and nicely landscaped eating area. We strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and we're glad you had the opportunity to experience it. Thank you for the note about parking. We understand that it can be a challenge due to our popularity. We're continuously working to improve the parking situation and appreciate your understanding. We're honored that you considered your visit to Punalu'u Bakeshop worth a special trip, even if you weren't planning to travel along the southern loop road. Your support and positive recommendation mean the world to us. We look forward to serving you again in the future, and until then, we wish you many more delightful experiences on your travels. With warmest aloha, Assistant General Manager Zachary Kennedy
Written 30 May 2023
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Betsy P
4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
You can’t buy anything pre-made like the loaves of bread without waiting in a chaotic long line with people making food orders. Better off buying the same product at a local grocery store. There was a register for souvenirs, cookies, and bread but no one was staffing it. The cashier was rude whe I finally got to check out and the bread was just okay.
Written 18 June 2022
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BRIAN D
WAUSAU22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
It’s a must stop if you are on that side of the island. The southern most bake shop of the United States We were there on a week end so a got was playing music in The back it was presidents week end so it was busy but every body was friendly That part of Hawaii is like visiting small western town. You travel through open areas and small towns
Written 5 March 2020
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