HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s National Doughnut Day in Hawaiʻi! And we have so many good doughnut shops to choose from.
Whether it’s a local place or a national chain, here’s what Hawaiʻi can expect for today.
Oʻahu
PURVÉ Donut Stop
- Located in Ala Moana and Kahala.
- They’re offering a free glazed doughnut with every purchase.
- Creative small-batch donuts with fun flavor names (e.g., “Unicorn Butt Sneeze”), made to order.
Leonard’s Bakery
- Located at 933 Kapahulu Avenue in Honolulu.
- Famous for malasadas (Portuguese-style, holeless doughnuts) and traditional flavors.
Donut King
- Located at 2919 Kapiʻolani Boulevard in Honolulu.
- Local chain offering classic doughnuts, large glazed rings, maple-bacon toppings and filled varieties.
Holey Grail Donuts
- Located at 1001 Queen Street #101 in Honolulu.
- Specialty shop offering taro-based, vegan donuts fried in coconut oil with rotating creative flavors.
Little Vessels Donut Co.
- Located at 3458 Waialae Avenue in Honolulu.
- Vegan donuts made with coconut milk and oil, featuring unique small-batch and seasonal flavors.
Liliha Bakery
- Multiple locations including Ala Moana and Waikīkī and their original location in Kalihi.
- Long-standing local bakery known for poi mochi donuts, malasadas, and other hybrid treats.
Dunkin’
- National chain with several Oʻahu locations in Pearl City, ʻAiea, Kapolei and Honolulu.
- Broad doughnut menu featuring classic glazed, filled and seasonal varieties.
- Check the Dunkin’ app for deals.
Kamehameha Bakery Inc.
- Located at 1284 Kalani Street in Honolulu.
- Local bakery specializing in poi-glazed donuts and other island-style flavors.
Hawaiʻi Island
Paradise Bakery Hawaiʻi – Kailua-Kona
- Located at 74-5533 Luhia Street in Kailua-Kona along with several other locations.
- Gourmet doughnuts and malasadas with unique fillings and island-inspired flavors.
Snow Island – Kona
- Located at 75-5660 Kopiko Street D6 in Kailua-Kona.
- Specializes in mochi-style donuts (chewy texture) with rotating fun flavors and local twists.
Manuela’s Malasada (Food Truck) in Waimea and Puako areas
- Made-to-order malasadas from a food truck; light dough, sugar coated, with fun fillings.
Holy Donuts – Kona Marketplace
- Located at 75-5729 Aliʻi Drive Suite T-103 in Kailua-Kona.
- Huge, creatively flavored donuts such as lilikoi, pineapple macadamia nut fritter, s’mores, and maple bacon.
Tex Drive-In – Honokaʻa
- Located at 45-690 Pakalana Street in Honokaʻa.
- Classic local spot famous for square-style malasadas; a long-time roadside tradition.
Maui County (including Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi)
Krispy Kreme – Kahului, Maui
- Located at 433 Kele Street in Kahului.
- For National Doughnut Day, KK is debuting nine new flavors.
- National chain known for classic glazed doughnuts and seasonal flavors; convenient for travelers.
Maui Ono Donuts – Kīhei & Maui Nui Golf Club
- Located at 1819 S Kīhei Road in Kīhei (also at Maui Nui Golf Club).
- Vegan old-fashioned cake donuts made fresh to order; gluten-free options available on weekends.
Donut Dynamite – Wailuku
- Located at 1246 Lower Main Street in Wailuku.
- Artisanal donuts with creative flavors like lilikoi, vanilla bean, and brown butter, plus malasada hybrids.
T. Komoda Store & Bakery – Makawao
- Located at 3674 Baldwin Avenue in Makawao.
- Historic bakery (since 1916) known for stick donuts, cream-filled Long Johns, and malasadas.
Sugar Beach Bake Shop – North Kīhei
- Located at 61 N Kīhei Road in Kīhei.
- Popular for malasadas (filled and unfilled) and other fresh doughnut-style treats alongside pastries.
Home Maid Bakery – Wailuku
- Located at 1005 Lower Main Street in Wailuku.
- Full-service bakery offering malasadas, raised donuts, and mochi-style donuts.
Bakery Lahaina – Lahaina
- Located at 991 Limahana Place Suite D in Lāhainā.
- Traditional local bakery featuring donuts and malasadas; a long-time neighborhood favorite.
Kanemitsu Bakery – Molokaʻi (Kaunakakai)
- Located at 79 Ala Malama Avenue Kaunakakai in Molokaʻi.
- Historic bakery known for its famous sweet bread and glazed donuts.
Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi Bakery & Coffee – Līhuʻe (Kukui Grove Center)
- Located at 3-2600 Kaumualiʻi Highway in Līhuʻe.
- Known for excellent malasadas (Portuguese-style doughnuts) with filled versions such as custard, ube, and guava.
Aloha Sweet Delites – Kaumākani / West Kauaʻi
- Located at 3566 Hanapepe Road in Kaumākani.
- Local favorite offering grab-and-go malasadas and sweet baked treats — perfect for road-trip stops on the west side.
Hanalima Baking – Puhi, Līhuʻe
- Located at 4495 Puhi Road in Līhuʻe.
- Small-batch malasadas featuring local flavors like ube; a classic neighborhood-style bakery.
Island Craves Kauaʻi – Kapaʻa
- Located at 4-1565 Kūhiō Highwa in Kapaʻa.
- Creative donuts and malasadas alongside breakfast and dessert offerings.
Daylight Donuts – Līhuʻe
- Located at 4303 Nawiliwili Road in Līhuʻe.
- Simple, classic donut shop serving raised and cake-style donuts; a reliable local spot.
Passion Bakery Café – Kapaʻa
- Located at 4-356 Kūhiō Highway Kapaʻa.
- Serves hot malasadas on select days, often filled with flavors such as matcha or guava.
Wherever you go for your tasty doughnuts, remember the best way to celebrate and enjoy is to share.