Seven Brothers Mom’s Bakery & Market

Disclaimer: the Aloha Nui box was provided complimentary by our sponsor. All opinions are my own.

During a recent day off from work and school, we had the sweetest opportunity to visit Seven Brothers Mom’s Bakery in the cozy town of Lāʻie at the Kahuku Sugar Mill. 

Tucked along the North Shore, this family-run bakery is known for its island hospitality and freshly baked treats. We were invited to check out their signature ALOHA NUI box, and we couldn’t wait to see (and taste!) what it was all about.

We made the scenic hour-long drive from Kāneʻohe, and let me tell you, the journey itself felt like part of the experience — lush mountains, glimpses of the coastline, and plenty of instagrammable island views along the way (unfortunately I couldn't capture any of it because I was driving!).

When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by a kind lady who had our Aloha Nui box ready for us. Inside was a fresh loaf of their famous banana bread (yes, it smelled as good as it sounds!). On top of that, we were invited to pick two more bakery items to try. Easier said than done — everything looked incredible!

After some deliberation (and a little help from my son, who had his eye on the butter croissant), we settled on that, plus a chocolate chip cookie with sea salt, which came highly recommended.

 

 But I couldn’t stop there — I had to also try their peanut butter chunk cookie and the ever-alluring brookie (a brownie-cookie hybrid!).

Let’s just say... we were not disappointed.

Each bite was better than the last, but if I had to choose favorites, the PB chunk cookie and brookie won me over completely. That said, every item was a winner — from the perfectly golden croissant to the chewy, sweet-and-salty chocolate chip cookie.

If you’re a fan of chewy cookies, this place is absolutely for you. The textures, flavors, and homemade feel of everything we tried made it a bakery visit to remember.

But wait, they also serve sup milkshakes and gelato — the perfect way to top off a treat-filled visit.

Whether you’re a local looking for a sweet escape or a visitor wanting to taste some real aloha, Seven Brothers Mom’s Bakery is well worth the drive.

Open Mondays - Saturdays, 7 AM - 9 PM

Thanks to our sponsor for inviting us to check out your family-run bakery in Kahuku!

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Seven Brothers Mom’s Bakery
Kahuku Sugar Mill
56-565 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku

 

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Waialua Fresh

Waialua Fresh is a convenience store that offers an impressive selection of snacks and drinks.

We stopped in for the first time ever and I was surprised with the variety of treats they offered, including imported international drinks and snacks, local fruits and meats, and even refrigerated foods.  

We picked up some Uncle's Ice Cream Sandwiches since my kids wanted a cool treat, as well as a "Marble Soda."

If you're headed to the beach or a picnic on the North Share, or just want a snack for the drive, be sure to check out Waialua Fresh!

Waialua Fresh
67-071 Nauahi St

Waialua, HI 96791

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I love going to bakeries to indulge my never-ending sweet tooth, so I was excited to visit HI Pie Bakery for the first time.  

Poi Banana Bread

They are known for their signature Poi Banana Bread, but they offer a nice array of sweets, as well as savories!

Lemon Cheesecake

I love cheesecake, so I couldn't resist getting the Lemon Cheesecake.   I ate the entire thing!  It was rich and luscious with a hint of lemon.  So yummy!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

I thought the cookies were a bit on the salty side, but I loved that they were chewy (Team Chewy all the way!) and loaded with chocolate chips.

Chocolate Cupcake

Each of my kids got an enormous Chocolate Cupcake and they each devoured it in no time.

I am already eager to go back and try more things on the menu!

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67-456 Goodale AveWaialua

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After a morning at the beach in Kahuku, we stopped for lunch at the Kahuku Sugar Mill, because I really wanted to try Da Bald Guy - a food truck parked right in the parking lot of the Sugar Mill.  There are a bunch of food trucks in the area - he's located closest to the Mill in the parking lot. Just look for the turquoise food truck .. it's hard to miss!

I ordered a combo of the furikake crusted fish of the day (today's fish was ono) and peeled garlic butter shrimp. I really wanted to get it on a bed of fried rice, but unfortunately they did not have fried rice today.

For $20,I thought this was reasonably priced. It came with 7 pieces of juicy garlic butter shrimp, and the best part was not having to peel the shrimp. 

The furikake crusted ono was crispy on the outside, and flakey and moist on the inside. 

I regret not getting the strawberry soda cake dessert to-go ... according to Gem's review, the desserts are amazing.  There's always next time!

Follow @dabaldguy_foodtruck on Instagram for updates! There is a link in the bio to order online - I highly recommend ordering ahead to minimize your wait time.

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DA BALD GUY FOOD TRUCK at Kakuku Sugar Mill

56-565 Kamehameha Hwy

Kahuku, HI

 

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Heart Attack Fries

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Tasty Garlic Shrimp

The Tasty Garlic Shrimp appetizer was like a meal in itself - it even came with rice!

Bri's KC Chicken Sandwich

I had the chicken sandwich, which was really tasty! The chicken sandwich was tender, and the BBQ and honey mustard sauces added tangy, sweet, and sour flavors to the sandwich.  I also added bacon, since I can hardly ever resist bacon. 

Seafood Chowder

 

Ola Boy's Fish Katsu

809 Burger

A keiki menu is also available.

Kid's Quesadilla

I thought the service was excellent, and I look forward to returning!

Stonefish Grill
66-145 Kamehameha Hwy Suite 3-1
Haleiwa, HI 96712

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They offer a nice variety of cookies for just $1, and other types of treats for $2 (the prices haven't changed since I first went there in 2012!).

We got Chocolate Chip, M&M's, Sprinkle, and Monster cookies.

I also got a Wonder Bar, which was full of cookie crumbs, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut.  So rich and decadent, and so delish!

They also offer sandwiches, smoothies, and juices!

Waialua Bakery

66-200 Kamehameha Highway

Haleiwa, HI 96712

808-341-2838

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We went again recently, this time getting there when it opened, since we didn't know if there would be a long line with visitors now traveling to the island.

Fortunately, there was just a very short line, and we were in and out in 3 minutes.

Rainbow

For our fam, shave ice with ice cream in the middle is a must.  My oldest always goes for a Rainbow Shave Ice, and my other two kids seem to pick whatever flavors pop into their head, even if they don't really go together.

On this occasion, my youngest chose Grape, Cherry, and Cotton Candy, while my middle son went for Root Beer, Bubble Gum, and Strawberry.

When we passed by later in the morning, there were lots of people standing or sitting around eating their shave ice, but still no line.

Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-087 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712

(808) 637-4827

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Ted's Bakery

Ted's Bakery is currently open, offering a limited menu, to include their famous pies as well as some popular local hot dishes.  

We recently went to pick up some sweets, since I saw that they have a Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cheesecake.

I love cheesecake, and this cheesecake was so good - creamy, dense, with a sweet / tart pineapple topping.

They have a variety of pies to choose from, and I ended up getting a slice of every one available:

• Chocolate Haupia Cream
• Pumpkin Haupia Cream
• Chocolate Cream
• Lilikoi Cheese
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream
• Blueberry Cream

The creamy, silky pies are really yummy, but I'm so glad they offer the cheesecake as well.  I would absolutely get it again.

If you're interested in ordering hot food, you can save some time and order online!

Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 638-5974

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House made Margherita pizza.

Vanilla Brioche waffle.

They are open daily from 9am to 5pm and closed on Tuesdays. You can phone ahead your order at 808-636-8162.

Wicked Hi Cafe

66-935 KAUKONAHUA RD.

WAIALUA, HI 96791

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We made it about half an hour before closing and there was a constant line to attest to Kula Shave Ice’s popularity.  I got a regular Kula Rainbow without vanilla ice cream because they were sold out.  The flavors were blueberry, strawberry, and mango.  I also opted for a snow cap (condensed milk) and homemade mochi.  The shave ice was delicious and I especially loved the organic blueberry syrup.  The mochi was super yummy too.  I laughed when I saw that my daughter and I both saved a piece of mochi for our last bite. We will definitely be back. 

Kula Shave Ice North Shore

66-320 Kamehameha Highway

Open Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

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We were driving North along the east side of the island, looking for a good spot to spend the morning at the beach. A lot of beaches along the way were pretty crowded, so we kept driving, until we got to Turtle Bay Resort. We decided to turn into the Resort to try our luck, and it turned out to be a great decision.  

The parking lot was not that full, so we parked and loaded our wagon with all of our beach gear, and headed towards "Keiki Beach".

We had never been to this beach before, so it was a new adventure for the four of us.

 We discovered a nice stretch of sand with an area of water that is perfect for small kids (hence the name Keiki Beach).

Although there were no waves, the boys had fun on their boogie boards.

There were some small tide pools with small fish in them. We saw a handful of people with fishing poles.

Lots of sand for social distancing ....

and crystal clear water.

The only downsides are no restrooms or showers. 

Although the Turtle Bay Resort is currently closed, the parking lot is open and beach access is still available.  It's a great time to check out this hidden beach spot!

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