Penny's Malasadas Opens Second Truck at Aiea Shopping Center

I've been following Penny's Malasadas on Instagram back when they were operating on Schofield Barracks. Never made it out there. Then they moved to Hauula, which is closer to where I live (at least it's on the same side of the island!), and still never made it out there. But a couple of weeks ago, we spotted their truck in the parking lot of Aiea Shopping Center (corner of Moanalua  Road and Aiea Heights Drive), and I immediately DMed @pennysmalasadas to see if they were opening a second truck in Aiea, and they confirmed that they were, in about a week!

Since we were visiting the in-laws in Aiea the following weekend, we stopped by Penny's to get a box of malasadas. They have traditional malasadas, and malasadas filled with rotating flavors. Since this was our first Penny's Malasada experience, I opted to get all traditional so that we could all get a sense for the true flavor and texture of their malasadas. 

I really liked these malasadas. Although they are more expensive per piece than at other places, their malasadas are very light, fluffy, and not super greasy.  

Next time I'm going to give their filled malasadas a shot!

Follow Penny's on Instagram @pennysmalasadas for information and updates.

 

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Penny's Malasadas at Aiea Shopping Center
99-115 Aiea Heights Drive
Instagram: @pennysmalasadas

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Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop Malassadas Truck in Wahiawa 9/28-10/1!

 

Great news for Wahiawa!  You can get Agnes’ famous malassadas, hot and fresh, from their food truck that will be located at 834 Kilani Ave for the rest of the month! 

They will be open Monday through Thursday from 6:30am until they sell out.  Check their Instagram account for the latest updates. You can also call 808-284-4963 to preorder like I did and have your order ready for pickup. They take both cash and credit cards. 

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Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop

 Thanks to Nat, I was able to try Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop's Malasadas for the first time!

Fresh and hot from the food truck, the malasadas were so yummy!  I am not a huge fan of malasadas, but I wanted to eat more than one!  

They were light on the inside, but golden, crispy, and sugary on the outside.  

Such a treat!

Thank you Nat!

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Agnes' Portuguese Bake Shop Is Back!

In 2017, Agnes' Bake Shop, a bakery in Kailua town known for made-to-order malasadas, closed after 48 years of business. Three years later, the new owner has re-opened the business as a food truck, selling fresh, traditional Portuguese malasadas, and I swear they are better than the original!

Look for the truck in the parking lot of Manuhealii in Kailua Town. 

Malasadas are currently $1 each, or $11 for a dozen. 

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Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

A visit to Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery means having to face difficult choices.

Do you treat yourself to malasadas, ice cream, cake bombs, or bread pudding?

Whether you have a favorite (mine is the aforementioned bread pudding - made with malasadas!), or you want to try something new (we love how Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery often introduces new flavors and new items, such as the Malamode and Mochi Bubble Waffle Cone), you will be sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth at Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery!

On a recent visit, I picked up two popular flavors of Cake Bombs - Cereal and Lemon!

We have been covering Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery since they opened three years ago, and it's always a treat to return!

Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery
3632 Waialae Ave

Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 738-8200

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Visit Big Island: Tex Drive In

Almost every time I post a picture of a malasada, a comment will appear about the malasadas from Tex Drive In.  So of course I had to put it on the itinerary!  Located on the Big Island in Honaka'a, it was about an hour drive from Hilo and gave us gorgeous views of the Hamakua Coast. 

Tex Drive In offers a pretty extensive menu including breakfast, fresh salads, stews, Hawaiian plates, and so much more.  Most importantly, they offer their famous malasadas either plain or filled.  

You can get your malasada filled with guava, chocolate, haupia, and more, but I went with Bavarian crème.  After a couple of bites of my veggie omelet with fried rice, I started on my malasada.  After all, we did drive an hour to try it!  It was pretty delicious.  I wouldn't say it's the best in Hawaii because it wasn't like your traditional malasada.  I thought it had a more bread-like texture and the crème was divine.  Definitely a must try if you are in the area.     

Tex Drive In
45-690 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727

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New at Pipeline Bakeshop and Creamery: The Malamode

The Malamode

Pipeline Bakeshop and Creamery is known for their delicious made to order malasadas, but they are also home to some amazing from-scratch ice cream!  The Kaimuki bakeshop's newest creation is the Malamode.  The dessert serves Pipeline's signature malasada ice cream (the Malafrozada) wrapped inside a malasada.  The sweet treat is only available Fridays and Saturdays from 7-9pm and Sundays from 2-4pm. 


The Malamode is served in the cutest and most convenient packaging so that no sugar gets on your hands, but I'm sure plenty will be on your face.  If you like malasadas and ice cream, you'll love the Malamode.   


Pipeline Bakeshop and Creamery
808-738-8200  

The cute packaging makes the Malamode easy to eat anywhere!

While you're there, gets some malasadas for friends and family!



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Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery Grand Opening

Just like Nat promised, the made to order malasadas at Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery are the best!  I was so happy to make it to their Grand Opening celebration this past weekend to get my hands on one.  The large and bright bakeshop is located on Waialae Ave on the same side of the street as Goodwill; next to Lily Lotus.  If you can't find street parking, parking is available in the lot on Center Street.

My son and I enjoyed the hot malasadas right at the bakery.  They were fluffy, but dense, and fried to perfection.  I liked how much sugar stayed on the malasada.  Four hours later, my husband and daughter tried some and they were still as delicious as when we first bought them.  Love that!

The bakeshop also serves a ton of other pastries like cake bombs, cookies, scones, and energy bars. I tried a bit of everything and the lemon cake bomb was definitely my favorite.  The cakes are moist and I love the taste of the glazes as well.  Everything is made from scratch; even their HOMEMADE ice cream! 

Coffee lovers won't be disappointed.  Pipleline teamed up with Rusty's Hawaiian Coffees to customize their own Pipeline Classic blend to complement their malasadas and other goodies. 

Open Wednesday through Saturday from 7am to 9pm and Sundays 8am to 9pm.  Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!  

Malasadas are $1 each!

Love the colors of the bakeshop!

So many yummy choices in the showcase.

Cake bombs are sooooo good!

We love Pipeline's malasadas!

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New Eats: Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery

The newest contender in the malasada business in Hawaii is Pipeline Bakeshop & Creamery in Kaimuki.  IMHO, their made-to-order malasadas are way better than you-know-where (if you don't, click here).  They're thicker, doughier, and less greasy, which means they don't turn into a soggy, oily mess after a few hours.  Plus, they're 10 cents cheaper (only $1 per malasada) and you don't have to fight for parking and wait in line for these babies.  

Malasada

Don't be like me and just buy four on your first visit.  Go for a dozen!

In addition to malasadas, they also have scones, triple fudge brownies, banana breads, cookies, and mini bundt cakes.  And I'm sure there will be more to come as they get their feet wet.

Blueberry Scone

Cherry Pistachio Scone

They are located in the former Toys N Joys spot at 3632 Waialae Avenue. Call for hours (808-738-8200) or check their Instagram and Facebook pages.  Free parking is available off of Central Street (behind the old Queen Theater), second parking lot on the left.

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Sada's Malassadas from Paalaa Kai Bakery

After the first time I went to Paalaa Kai Bakery almost 2 years ago, I posted a picture of their popular Snow Puffies on Instagram. @jimmygomez then commented about how their malasadas are "the best malasadas on Oahu."

It took a while for me to finally try Sada's Malassadas, but I finally did (and also picked up some Snow Puffies and Chocolate Doughnuts for the kids).

I don't really care for malassadas, but I have to admit that even though Paalaa Kai Bakery's malassadas are not hot out of the fryer, they are still really good!

These huge pieces of fried dough are soft, sugary, and delicious!

The Snow Puffies were yummy too, and the kids devoured their chocolate doughnuts.

I'm glad I finally had a chance to try the malasadas from Paalaa Kai Bakery!

Thanks @jimmygomez for the suggestion!

Paalaa Kai Bakery
66-1425 Kaukonahua Rd
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-9795

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Leonard's Bakery

One of, if not THE most popular treat from Hawaii is the malasada. A malasada is a Portuguese confection. It's deep fried and coated with sugar. More recently, places that make malasadas have started stuffing them with cocoa, haupia (coconut), or custard.

There is a great debate on who makes the best malasadas. The one place that will always have a line of both tourists and locals is Leonard's Bakery, located in Kapahulu. Leonard's has been serving their world famous malasadas since 1952. The bakery has not undergone many changes since it first opened. The sign fronting the bakery is still the same as before, although it did receive a new paint job recently.


The building is very visible from the street. You can't miss it.


In addition to malasadas, Leonard's offers bakery items such as square cakes, brownies, and assorted cookies.


They also have pies, assorted pastries, and canned drinks for sale.



I have never tried these muffins before but they sure look tasty and moist.


One of my favorite items from Leonard's is their Pao Doce (sweet bread). They usually sell round loaves of it but now they are also offering it in squares (like dinner rolls).


If you are a big fan of malasadas, considering wearing a t-shirt with a box full of malasadas on it.


And here's what you were all waiting for - a picture of a malasada.


The malasadas are made to order so you may encounter a wait of a few minutes, but it's well worth it because malasadas are best consumed when they're warm.

Leonard's also operates mobile wagons throughout the island, where they make fresh malasadas. I've seen them at Windward Mall parking lot, the Navy Exchange Parking Lot, and Waikele parking lot.

Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu Avenue
(808) 737-9951

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