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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's a must to come by for their malasadas.custard filled and li hing malasadas are our favorites there.it tastes lighter than the traditional donuts from the US Mainland. the outside is thinner and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a must try if you are in the Waikiki area. We came here in the morning and the line was already out the door. I highly recommend the cinnamon covered as well as the haupia (coconut) filled...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nobody makes malasadas like Leonard's does. You can't have too much of this stuff though... gotta watch that sugar intake. Yum.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MALASADAS!!!!! I still dream about their haupia malasadas! Don't miss this place!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How can you say no to any fried, sugared dough-ball? And how could you possibly say no to a fried, sugared dough-ball filled with goodness?That's like being offered $1,000,000 and saying "Oh no...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me, Leonard's Bakery is synonymous for malasadas. It's so good that one time, my friend and I were on this exercise kick and were power walking down Kapahulu Avenue and on the way back up to her...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I am a fan but not a huge fan. It is a long walk here from Puka Dog and I recommend taking the bus or a cab on a hot day. We took a bus for half the route and it really helped.The malasada was...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get some hot and ready malasadas of any sort. They have plain and also stuffed. If you're not from here, get some and enjoy the memory. Hard to find (especially in the Bay Area), and I don't think...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All fat people like donuts. I am no exception. I have eaten many types of fried pastries and the custard filled malasada was the best thing I ever put into my mouth. Words cannot describe how good...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
almost every time there will be a line, but its WORTH IT! These malasadas are made fresh daily and come in different flavors depending on the season. I've tried the coconut, mango, and custard...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not knowing what a malasada was at Chef Mavro resulted in a poor desert choice, but since tasting these delectable Portuguese donuts.... I want more. Personally a fan of the cinnamon, though wish I...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So.... finally had a chance to try out these yummy doughy morsels of goodness. They are definitely as delicious as i was hoping they would be.... from the perfectly fried outer shell to the soft...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These things are pretty damn good. We got in a short line and ordered 2 of each. Original, cinnamon sugar and chocolate filled. They are only like 70 cents each. Sodas and milk are 2.50 each...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah-maaaazing!I ate a regular donut yesterday, and the entire time, I was wishing it was a malasada. Specifically, a malasada from Leonard's. These fist-sized bites of perfection are best enjoyed in...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh puffy dough fried to perfection with just the right sprinkling of sugar on top... where have you been during all of my past sweet binges?? A malasada is like a donut but without the hole and not as...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the plain malasadas. Just the plain ones. TRUST ME.HEAVEN HELP ME, it's worth it to screw my cholesterol level over with at least a mouthful of these. GET A DOZEN. REALLY. GET EM. SHARE EM....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to have a pillow made of Leonards Malasadas so I could sleep while dreaming of eating Leonards Malasadas and then wake up and find out I had ate my pillow. That's how every nights sleep...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed malasadas with minimal guilt, surprisingly. We ordered one with cinnamon and no filling so it wasn't that heavy. The dough is excellent, so soft and slightly chewy yum! The outside had the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So we headed over to Leonard's after stopping at Waiola's Shave Ice. They were just as good as I remembered taking a bite for the first time. I have one in my hand looking at it and it's talking to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i ordered a dozen, mixed flavors like chocolate and some coconut.. and what did i get?? all plain custard. worst part is, u dont know until you bite into it, because they all look the same...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lived up to all the hype. I'm hooked.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's has the best malasadas in the islands hands down. They make them fresh and the guava custard ones are my favorite. They have other baked goods too, but who cares when the malasadas are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In 3 stops at this place I really only had two things. The Malasadas are a great midday sweet snack. Basically like a jelly donut, only better, the lighter and softer pastry can come plain or filled...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A must for anyone traveling to any part of Oahu, Leonard's offers one of a kind authentic tasting Malasadas. Malasdas are Portuguese fried donuts. The Taste is so unique that they're generally a line...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here one morning following the hike up Diamond Head. There was already a line out the door at 8am. I tried the cinnamon, original and coconut malasadas. My fave has to be the cinnamon. For...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the malasadas were good. We bought half a dozen and they smelled really good and tasted even better.But, the women who took our order....was one of the meanest people we encountered on vacation....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For the past 6 months, I've heard my boyfriend long for the malasadas at Leonard's. We were lucky enough to pass by it randomly, and it exceeded my expectations! Fluffy, soft, airy, light balls of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not the type of person to crave donuts...i'll eat it if its there but to me it's just plain sugar! So i don't really know how I ended up ordering two of everything at this place! I tried the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place to get hot malasadas! I have been coming here since I was a kid and I am never disappointed! I love the regular malasadas, but they accidentally gave me one filled with haupia...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Leonard's. Did when I went as a high schooler, do now. The malasadas are unique and delicious, and the whole bakery just screams Hawaii to me. Though they're all good, my favorite are the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's already over 200 reviews for this so I'll keep it short. YUMMY! the malasadas are unlike anything I've ever tasted. ALMOST like a doughnut but yet very different. They're actually doughy and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot, delicious, fresh, sugary, light, cheap...need I say more?This was our first visit to Leonard's so we decided to try some of everything...original, cinnamon sugar, custard filled, chocolate...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the malasadas are exellent!whether custard filled, lilikoi, or just plain. its one of those must places to go to if you are visiting.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big donut person, but these are different. They're sweet (yeah, coated in sugar) but not overly sweet like a donut. My mom used to make something similar, so at first bite I was overwhelmed...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So who the hell comes to O'ahu and does NOT pick up a dozen malasadas (filled or not filled chewy round donuts) from Leonard's? If so, YOU CRAZAAYYYY! We got a dozen for under $9. WHAT? That's...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable that fired dough can taste so good!!!The plains are great but my favorite is the Haupia filled. Food coma in a box! Love it!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Oahu not knowing anything malasadas. Now I come back to NY a changed man, wondering whether any doughnut will ever taste as good. When my g/f and I arrived, we had just beaten a busload of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm, the malasadas had me drooling. They taste the best when you eat them right away. I tried the plain, custard, chocolate custard, and li hing malasadas and each were yummy. Warning, don't let...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Leonard's last week because me and the bf heard that it's a MUST to try during our trip.. I've NEVER had Malasadas before until then.. and now I want some!!
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there while staying in Waikiki. We luckily got a parking space and waited in a long but fast moving line. We gave our order to a girl behind the counter for 2 malasadas of each kind they make...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MY FAVMalasada (portuguese donut)WARNINGBe careful if you decide to enjoy your sweets on the benches outside - - a little bird attacked my breakfast! OVERALL REVIEWA great place for breakfast or...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After basically binging the entire trip, Leonard's was the last place on our "How to Get a Heart Attack while on Vacation in Hawaii" list. We waited in line for a while with the many other tourists,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The malasadas here are sooo delicious! Even after being super full from shave ice, we drove by Leonards and had to stop and try them. We had the chocolate and coconut malasadas (only $.94 each!!) and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow wow wow wow.. those malasadas are like crack cocaine. soooo delicious. to my surprise, my favorite one was the li hing sugar.. i have no idea what that is, but try it cause it is even better than...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. Good price. They are HUGE. Had the mango pudding and the chocolate. Eat IMMEDIATELY. Does NOT taste good later.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it took us 10 mins walk ( 9 blocks) to Leonard Bakery from Bus 13. I was really happy to see the tall sign because I know that we are here. malasadas are really good and fresh. We brought half of...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Honolulu institution without a doubt. Truth be told... stick to the sugar Malasadas... all the fillings are underwhelming... too much cornstarch not enough flavor.Also there are raging debates...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sugar malasadas are melt in your mouth. I also enjoyed the ham and cheese sweet bun. Great breakfast or snack spot!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not really a big fan because when i eat to much I get a headache! But other than that it is good! Also the thing that I dislike is that it is really small and crowded. But I do recomend to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My entire trip I've been wanting to try some, but there aren't many malasada places on the North Shore. I know a couple of people who grew up there and they all said Leonard's is one of the places I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's fried balls of dough sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar are pretty delicious. You can get the malasadas plain or filled with custard, chocolate, haupia (coconut pudding), and mango pudding....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get there before 9 pm for your malasadas and don't try to pry open the 'automatic' doors at 9:01! No mercy if you're late, come back another date.When you learn to tell time, don't just get 3, get...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh so good! A had malasadas and Kona coffee almost every day during the week I was in Oahu. I went to other Leonard's Bakeries as well and the malasadas--original, custard, coconut, and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
omg the best malasadas in hawaii :) i think i can eat like 2 of them at once ..hehe if you are in hawaii you have to go here and get a malasada or maybe even a dozen of them. they just melt in your...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas!!!!! Damn I love 'em. Love them so much I bought a dozen to share between three of us and slugged down three in less than 5 minutes. Must have been going through malasada withdrawal.Be...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These malasadas live up to their hype. Leonard's is a tiny little hole in the wall with lines out the door, into the parking lot. Park a couple of blocks away. It's THAT good.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We saw Leonard's while trying to find Ono Seafood. After eating a disappointing poke and salmon Lomi Lomi lunch, we were ready to have Malasadas from Leonards.I've had them before and I loved them....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Malasadas! I can't wait until I go back again for these warm delicious treats. It's hard to beat 1/2 dozen for $4.40. Also, I tried the chocolate dipped macadamia nut cookies and they were...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second time to Oahu, and also my second time to try the malasadas from Leonard's Bakery. The first time that I was in Oahu, I got to try the malasadas from their van, and I think the...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think they are A-OK.I made it my mission to try Leonard's during my very 1st trip to Hawaii...I think they are okay, I prefer regular donuts.Leonard's...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my trip to Oahu in August 2008, I knew I had to come here for the malasadas. So after dinner at Ono's, we walked up the street to Leonard's for some hot fresh malasadas. The place was a lot smaller...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I gained at least 5lbs from eating malasadas this past week. I had to have it everyday and I was not satisfied with just one! They're soooooo gooooood!!!!! Simplicity at its' best!
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY gOD. if you asked me what is THE THING you don't wanna miss if you ever go to Hawaii. IT will be the malasada in Leonard's. They used to have a shop in Ala Moana shopping center but not...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear wonderful bakery sent from heaven,i visited with my friend and parents from California. it was a 5 hr long plane ride. when we got here we tried your wonderful pastries and my mom decided to buy...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The original are AMAZING! Crispy on the outside and fluffly and light on the inside Eat the right after you buy them though cause if you leave them overnight they are completely different.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy in my tummy. My CA friends visiting on vacay suggested we try this place out & I'm glad we did. Although I've lived nearly a year now, it was my 1st time to Leonards. We got 1/2 a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These malasadas are delish!!! I cannot leave the parking lot without finishing one. I go to Honolulu a couple of times a year and this is one of the only places I go back to religiously! Im a fan of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars is only for the fresh hot malasadas. They lost a little of their appeal when we took them home, but were absolutely amazing when eaten right away. They are sweet, but not too sweet. It's kind...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I'm back an Honolulu again and I had to take the trek out to get me some malasadas. I remember them being good, but having them again just blew my mind. So warm, so soft, so delicious! And...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not just any other donut!!! The malasadas from Leonard's are just melt in your mouth goodness. Better than other malasadas i have ever tasted.This was a must stop when we went to Oahu. We went...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMmmmmmmmm. We stopped by to pick up a few malasadas because I remembered how tasty they were the last time I was in Hawaii and we kept seeing commercials on TV. I got one original w/ cinnamon...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a heart attack one tasty malasada at a time... the lot gets crazy full so sneak across the street and hope you don't get a ticket or towed while placing an order. any type of dough that is deep fried...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did not go her personally but some people brought it to the hotel room. I liked how the bread was cooked even the day after. This was the first time i was trying a malasada but i though it was weird...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So second day in Hawaii we decided to take the shuttle up to pearl harbor early in the morning. The couple who came along to get dropped off at the stadium for the flea market begged for a pit stop...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Talk about a Recession Buster! These Malasada's are easy on the wallet and completely satisfying after a long day trekking across Oahu.Delicious dough dousled in sugar and for a few cents more, a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars just for the malasada (portugese donut)!!Yummmmy!!! This is the best fried dough I've ever had (better than regular donuts and zeppoles). I only tried the lihing one, but it was really good....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMmmmMmalasadasssssssSSSSSSs...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am SO glad there is no Leonard's in San Jose, because I would be a fat tub of lard if there were. While in Waikiki this past week, we used any excuse to stop at Leonard's for malasadas. I got the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O-M-freekin-G. Fresh fried dough heaven! Could eat this for breakfast every morning. May was guava-filled malasada month. Tried every filling and the plain, haupia, and guava ones were the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The malasadas here are AWESOME!I somehow manage to convince whomever picks me up from the airport to stop here on the way home. I usually go old school and get the original malasada (no fillings,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No way I was going to pass up the chance going into this bakery while I was in Hawaii. We got the malasadas with the chocolate, custard and guava (special of the day) fillings. They are good but I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Plain sugar malassadas, made fresh at Leonard's, are a simple pleasure that never fail to delight.The filled malassadas are also outstanding. I just wish all the flavors were available all the time!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On our drive back to the North Shore, we just happened to drive by this place. There were a couple things on my list of things to do in hawaii and having a malasada was one of them. Why not try it...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Sh**. First time had Malasada. Are they all this good? Don't know. Don't Care. This place makes it good!
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas made to order! I can't eat regular donuts anymore. Life simply isn't the same after a malasada from this place.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best malassadas on the island for sure. how they do it, I have no clue. it's magical. although I don't care too much for the custard or chocolate filled ones.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas are my dream come true. I believe I ate a whole dozen to myself. They were fresh and hot and melt in your mouth. My mouth is watering just thinking about writing this.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I was writing about recent food truck vendors in SF, I started to remember about the Malasadamobile many, many years ago. So I decided to post this review about Leonard's.Most visitors are told...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH. MY. GOODNESS.Custard-filled malasada = heaven.Guava custard-filled malasada = whatever is better than heaven.I had the guava custard-filled malasada on my first visit to Leonard's back in 2006,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stop here everytime we come to Oahu. Eyes always bigger than stomach.My 2 year old licks the sugar off then yells "Done" while I cringe. But I have my fill so I can't complain. There is usually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my friends bought malasadas from Lenny's. Yummy. I love theplain sugar malasadas. Warm, slightly chewy, and lightly covered in sugar. So good!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
thanks to all the other 100's of yelpers for their tips to this joint. we weren't disappointed by the hot malasadas. our favorites were the cinnamon sugar (70A�) and the chocolate creme (90A�). the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not the healthiest snack... BUT WHO CARES!Leonard's malasadas are delicious, warm, golden brown nuggets of heaven. The perfect morning snack after hiking diamond head! Have them rolled in...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yet add one more to the 526 satisfied customer on yelp. I never new what a malasada was until recently, now I know what all the hype is about, haha. They taste so good, too bad they will not last the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"What's a malasada? I'm going to order a Hawaiian donut!"One of the tastiest treats I had on Oahu...hot, crispy and crusty shell with a soft and chewy inside. We ordered a baker's dozen of the sugar...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad we don't have Leonard's in Cali, because I would be stopping by way too often for those hot, sweet little malasadas! I admit I was skeptical about all the hype but that all changed once I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why am I even reviewing this!? If you haven't tried the malasadas then you're either new here or you've been under a rock. The best malasadas and a must try. Leonard's has other pastries as well...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bought 4... BF ate 1 and I had 3! ...............It's one of the few things I miss about Hawaii!!! Love Krispie Cremes?..... Leonard's will bump that sucker down a couple spots!Custard filling...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No two ways about it, these malasadas are a favorite at the office.Eat them fresh - they don't exactly go stale, but they will lose their texture a little from refrigeration and reheating.We usually...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have the BEST malasadas! Every time I find a place that sells malasadas, I always try it to see if I can get my fix without going to Hawaii, but none have even come close to Leonard's.The haupia...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate hate HATE donuts but I LOVE LOVE LOVE MALASDAS from Leonard's!!I go for the plain cinnamon and sugar ones - just one is enough to fill me up for an incredible and incredibly cheap breakfast :D...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas: light, fluffly, doughnut-like balls of goodness rolled in sugar!These Portuguese doughnuts are delectable!! So light. When you get them fresh and warm they will not disappoint. Me and my GF...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. So glad we stopped by here. we were full from another pastry shop and a sushi lunch but we didnt care. My b/f and I ordered three malasadas, 1 w/ mango custard, 1 with regular custard and another...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i used to live almost right behind this place in kaimuki and it was difficult to drive by everyday without wanting it. call me boring but i only liked the plain bc i didn't want some pesky cream...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FYI, they open at 5:30 am everyday.$0.70/ea for plain or cinnamon sugar. $0.90/ea for flavoredMalasadas are Portuguese Donuts. They're like little donut balls- crisp on the outside, and gooey/soft on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype, these are amazing. But only when they're hot & fresh. We ordered a dozen to take back to our hotel to enjoy the rest of the week we were in Honolulu, but they weren't that good a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I visit Leonard's Bakery (about every 2-3 months) I find differnt pasteries to try. Of course their filled Malasadas are my favorite, especally the Chocolate and Custard ones. Last week I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely worth the malasada hype. There are so many flavors to choose from, but the best is the classic plain with sugar. Yum-o.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh out of the oven cinnamon and sugar malasadas champion every Krispy Kreme, Top Pot, or Dunkin's I have ever had. You can also order the malasadas with creme filling, and variation is always good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh My, my, my, my scrumptious goodness. If heaven had a taste, it would taste like the malasadas at Leonards Bakery. We were at Waikiki for a wedding and one day felt like exploring.. My hubby & I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of donuts, but I love these malasadas! All the flavors that we tried were delicious. We tried mango custard, cinnamon and sugar, custard and the original. If you find custard too...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have to elevate this to 5 stars. Like beignets in New Orleans, you can't leave Honolulu without some malasadas. Cost to worth it rating: 3 Eve award: my all-time favorite donuty product Highlights: -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's not much I can say to make this place sound any better than everyone else already has. Delicate, light, airy, cinnamon-donut-like concoctions that are more delicious than any Krispy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I were driving around picking up food to sneak into the movies today when we went past Leonard's and did a u-turn into the lot. Malasadas seemed like the perfect sneaky theatre food.Man,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm on the island, I need to go here. This is my favorite sweet snack spot. Love the Malasadas. I think they are about .80 for the regular and .90 for the filled ones. If you are there when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great malasadas...you have to eat them right there. Don't order them and take them back because they get soggy quickly. I prefer the plain ones because the other ones with the fillings aren't as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***3 stars for the cinnamon malasadas, since I'm a fan of cinnamon, and it reminded of me of large donut holes. Three stars for the chocolate dipped macaroon, as it was one of the biggest macaroons...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super delicious malasadas! I can't wait to be back in the area!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I HEART MALASADAS!!! Who the heck said that churros are like malasdas?! EW!! Malasadas are buttery, sugary, fluffy balls of goodness. I always go to the Leonard's truck in Waikele. Right when you bite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What could possibly be better than Leonards Malasadas? This is a local establishment with no frills but just darn good malasadas. Pick up a box on your way to the beach or to visit your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving Leonard's 4 stars just for their malasadas. They were hot, fresh and just melt in your mouth. Try the plain ones, and the ones with custard. I would have given them 5 stars but the employee...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to go to hospital to have my stomach pumped because I HAD to eat all the Leonard's Malasadas.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not big on pastries and have eaten probably 5 doughnuts my entire life. But holy moly- their malasadas are to die for! Warm, fluffy doughnuts rolled in sugar. I tried their original and also had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Masaladas are off the hook. Try it with cinnamon or the regular way they are so great. We went to Leonard's on the recommendation of of our friend, and boy she was right. The only thing was the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was (past tense emphasis) a revelation. Those little malasadas were so good: gluteny, round donuts, piping hot, fresh out of the oil, and rolled in superfine sugar... They are very much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas. So good when they are fresh and hot! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, rolled in sugar...yummy and delicious! You gotta order 2 because one is just not enough. You won't be able...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I'm not a huge fan of pastries (for reasons mentioned in my previous review), but damn. The malasadas here are GOOD. It's basically a big donut hole with creamy filling on the inside. I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is gluttony at its finest. I will back my ass up like a U-Haul truck to Leonard's. The fact that I'm usually stuffed post meal from Zippy's, Ono's or Waiola never stops me. Shoo, I don't care!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Ratings:Quality - 5 StarsQuantity - 5 StarsPrice - 5 Stars Location - 5 Stars Service - 5 Stars Speed - 5 Stars My Opinion/Story:We had our first taste of malasadas at the Swap Meet. That first...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's fried balls of dough. Covered in sugar. Five stars! Get the custard filled ones. Those are six stars.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Normally I'm not that much into sweets and bakeries and I only went to this place becasue my friend really wanted to try their malasadas. What's a malasada you ask? Beats me! It just looks and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Leonard's before when I first moved here just over a year ago. I got it with some sort of filling, can't remember anymore what it was. Didn't really like it--which was good for me cuz I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dang these not so tiny malasadas are amazing. These bad boys melt in your mouth. They really do. The custard, mango, haupia and original were all excellent. You must eat them hot. Pure delight....
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone comes to Hawaii must try this. These donuts were extremely tasty and scrumptious. Malasada's donuts are like deep fried puff donuts and put a lot of cream fillings. I remember the first try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What? Another RAVING review for Leonard's? You betcha. When I am in Oahu, I have to go here. There is no exception, no if/and/but about it. I even may say it is sacrilegious if you miss out on these...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me: "I want one of those donuts, I want one of those donuts, I want one of those donuts"BF:" What donuts?"Me: "One, of those donuts.. You know, a Malasada" BF:" Oh, I donno" Me:"Uhh.. let me text...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O..M...G... I am in love with Leonard's. Will you marry me, Leonard, even if I'm fat?Good thing I don't live here, because the island isn't big enough for me to do that many laps around it to shed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. GOD.The FOH and I had foodgasms over these malasadas, and it's hard to get him excited about food. We were lucky to hit two legendary spots in one afternoon, since we came to Leonard's from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super, super, super ono!! Words can't express how much I love Leonard's Malasadas!!! Fresh from the fryer, these Portuguese treats are the best of the islands (and Mainland for that sake!) My personal...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time trying malasadas. These "portuguese" donuts are awesome when just made. Warm, soft, puffy and slightly doughy with a nice sugar coating - YUM.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Go here to try the malasadas or other sweetbreads, but not much else from a doughnut place. There are some Leonard's express stores around the island so you don't have to stop at this place to get it.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's is known for their malasadas... and because of that, I'd never bother to try anything else. I like their malasadas but their cream filled ones are gross imho. I tried it once... the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I get Ono Hawaiian food and Ono Seafood poke, I go to Leonards for dessert! Their malasadas are da bomb! If it was named Ono Malasadas, I'd call Kapahulu the Triple Ono Attack!I recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why I left Hawai'i. I don't know why I ONLY ate 6 of these during my week there. The haupia is the absolute hands down best. But that's just my opinion ... and I'm *just* a pastry chef....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stop numero 3 on my, YOU HAVE TO GO HERE ON OAHU!"Malasada's, puffy doughnuts that come filled, or not....i love you Portuguese people who invented these.Leonard's is located on a weird corner, has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These Malasadas taste best when eaten while still warm, preferably sitting out on the bench in front of the bakery, and getting sugar all over your face.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Little fried dough balls of heaven...The malasadas ROCK at this place. Gotta get them freshly baked. There was a line each morning, but it moves quickly. The pao doce is tasty too, but nothing beats a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before heading to Hawaii, my bf received several recommendations for places we gotta check out and among those was Leonard's. Not one, but two people recommended it so we definitely had to see what...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten malasadas many times but it was always someone else who bought them. Needless to say, it wasn't piping hot. This past Monday, I was able to take a few minutes and finally step foot into...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah yes...the name speaks for itself! I've been chomping on their malasadas since ever since I was a young wart hog! Always getting a dozen or 2 for the family. When they came out with their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's was a regular stop for me for malasadas when I was living in Hawaii- definitely one place that lived up to the hype. For those of you who don't know what these are, they're kind of like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved here a few months ago I kept hearing about these "malasada" things. Then, every time we drove by Leonard's I'd see that the parking lot was nearly always full, no matter the time...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was told by my sister that I had to stop by this place in Oahu... so before going on a drive to North Shore, my friends and I stopped by this place. First off, the parking lot was almost packed and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy in my tummy. Leonard's!The lines are long for a reason. Their malasadas are bomb.Plain white sugar, cinnamon sugar, chocolate filling, banana filling, etc. etc. etc.You can't go wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was delicious! I'm glad I found it and went there when I was in Hawaii! It's definitely a must go to place. The malasadas came out fresh and melted in your mouth!
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sugar donuts plain and simple. Forget what you thought a donut should be...this holeless, crispy exterior, chewy bread that is almost spun like cotton candy is that little bit of heaven on Honolulu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can be said that hasn't already been said? If you like sweet things, if you like fried things, if like sweet, fried things stuffed with custards and chocolates... you will love the malasadas at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing beats Leonard's malasadas!! Sweet cripsy outside and warm doughy inside.....aaaahhhh i can taste it now! One of Hawaii's favorite and well known establishments. If you're looking for that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING! MMM goood! My friend introduced me to Malasada's when we were vacationing in Hawaii (thanks Tamz!) Holy barrel of bologna...the guy that previously wrote he thought he saw God....no kidding....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love hawaii. The people are ridiculously friendly and helpful. On our first night, we were shopping for hawaiian shirts. The shop owner, picked up on the fact that we were tourists. She then...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I stated on my facebook caption to all my homies. When I took a bite, I thought I saw God. When I reached the custard, I knew I did. They should change the name to "First Church of Leonards".I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry Yelpers, I hate to break the five-star review streak.I don't understand what the fuss is about. Before I visited Hawaii I watched a show on TV praising malasadas like they were superior to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Ohhhh I just want two.........I'm full"One of each purchased....70 cents for the plain and 90 cents for the filled ones. They come out piping hot.....Wolfing down Malasadas while flagging down a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, the SO and I went here during our last stay in Honolulu to try it out. She said, let's just get a couple malasadas. Needless to say, we devoured those 2 and walked back in and got a box of 6 to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
M A L A S A D A S:To call them fat pills is inaccurate. They're EXTREMELY DELICIOUS fat pills, and every bite is worth it's weight in cellulite!! My Advice:Check it out the next time you're in town....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word:Malasadas!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being a fellow Portuguese, I couldn't resist but trying them. Being on a cruise around the islands, my family and I decided to take a taxi to this wonderful place, not knowing the whereabouts, or how...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite place to go when im on the island! the malasadas here are the best ever! i've had some from other places but this place beats them all..i like all of the malasada flavors that they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is incredible, except for the stomach ache. Why did I eat four? Sometimes I can be a real jabroni.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers helpers! Thanks to you, I have my first taste of malasadas.We went to get it at 6 a.m., went to Waikiki, got some coffee and sat at the beach with this great breakfast. When you get it fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously. Their malasadas are like an orgasm bursting in your mouth.
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
little brown pillows from heaven!! ill never look at a doughnut the same way in fact fuck a doughnut ill wait until i venture back to the islands to gorge myself on beautiful beautiful malasadas....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Leonards... This is a definitely a must if you are in Hawaii. These are the best Malasadas that I've ever eaten! I've eaten them over the past 15 years when ever I'm in the islands and they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's is hands down, the #1 spot to get malasadas, out of anywhere I've ever been. Every time I visit Oahu, this is a must go-to place for fresh malasadas; sweet, and fluffy, and good morning,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank-you Yelpers or another great hit! Leonard's was our "dessert" stop for our first lunch in Waikiki. We ordered the original Masalada per everyone's recommendation. OMG! So good! It was like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea what a malasada was when I was first asked to walk to Leonard's Bakery from Kalakaua Ave. The only thing I was told was that it was sweet.... like a donut... and I would love it.With me...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We drove by New Year's morning to find that it was closed. I thought I wouldn't have a chance to try the malasadas that I read such good things about, but luckily my boyfriend surprised me the next...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'M IN HAWAII I'M IN HAWAII!!! Saw this place on the travel channel and Yelp...so being the fat ass I am...made it a POINT to get here yesterday with Karlo and Jeanie!! We walked in and was greeted by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was another one of the places I was introduced to on my first trip to Hawaii back in '07. I had no idea what a malasada was before I walked in here, but after that first taste, I felt like I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The memories of Leonard's are seared into my mind like sandwiches your mum might make or ice cream sandwiches your grandma might give you despite your parents' objections that you're gonna get fat,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fried dough with sugar on top. The Portuguese version of a donut, churro, or beignet. The bakery sells other stuff, but i've never seen anybody order any but a malasada. Its a definite spot to try if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
People think something is wrong with me when I said I don't care for Malasada. I just don't like the rough texture of sugar that it's all aver outside of Malasada. It's sandy. But I like it with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two years ago when I came to Oahu for a vacation we wandered into this place early one morning on our way going to North Shore. We saw a lot of people outside so we thought it must be good. And IT...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best stuff ever!!!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I've mentioned to someone that I'm going to Oahu, they've said "you have to go to Leonard's". So we went today to try out this place. :)Pretty easy to find and has a small parking lot....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MALASADAS!!!! it is Portugese donuts..... This place is a hole in the wall... The bakery is pretty big, but the counters were not filled with anything....all the shelves were empty, so you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The malasadas were outstanding. The original and the cinnamon were probably better than the ones with cream fillings. Too big of a selection of polo shirts and t-shirts make this place seem more of a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If a portugese cheesy queso bread made love to a donut, they'd make a malasada.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give five stars for the incredible malasadas but the service was horrible. This was the only place we went in all of Oahu where we felt a bitter disdain for tourists/mainlanders. What a shame....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! The malasadas melt in your mouth when freshly baked... My mouth is watering just thinking about it right now. Delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
grab dinner and then head to Leonard's for Malasadas, that is it, very simple. Make sure you get at least two and eat them at Leonard's. Let's face it once you have one that is warm, crispy on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love leonard's malasadas.Ignore the hype and try to go when there is no line...waiting in line makes malasadas taste not as tasty, for some reason...anxiety maybe?I've noticed that places that have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AaaAAaaa Dough-nuts (a la Homer Simpson). Of course not really donuts but Malasada's. Cinnamon and sugar, Custard or not. Hot on the bench. They're all good. Last trip we actually tried both Leonard's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since we had this. But not to repeat what good has already been said about this place, it really is awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate, HATE it when a place gets so ridiculously hyped up that it ruins the experience and I end up feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. Every single one of my friends that had visited before had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I shared their special flavor of the month - pineapple cream, along w/ a standard classic as well as a haupia filled malasada. Even though it was mid afternoon when we were there they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are flying into Honolulu, you better stop here in the morning for the best malasadas I have ever tasted. I have spent a lot of money on going to many other bakeries on the islands of Hawaii and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta leave the malasadas to Leonard's. Portuguese donuts will always taste good no matter what time of day. No wonder there is always a line there!- Lemon and custard filled are good, but my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coconut Malasada and Pineapple Malasada. 'Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmm delicious little puffs of fried dough covered with sugar. How can they not be good?? Went on Fat Tuesday - the line was out the door, but they were worth it. I like the traditional ones - without...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the malasadas here. the original is plain with sugar. it's best when they are freshly cooked ... which is most of the day. if you plan on taking them back to your hotel or to some group...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
please....................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i don't want to review this place... it will make me want to fly to hawaii just to bite those soft, warm malasadas.... stay away from me!!!!doesn't matter...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm all about me some Leonard's malasadas. The wifey and I bought a box of 6 and put 'em down in quick fashion. Crispy on the outside, warm, sweet, and fleshy on the inside. Too bad we can't get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The cream-filled Malasada puffs are my favorite. I love the pineapple custard malasada puffs that they have on special one time. I hope they'll have more custard flavors - coffee custard puffs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so funny story. my husband and i went to oahu for our honeymoon and we drove pass leonard's a couple of times everyday. everyday i would say "honey! we need to stop at leonard's!" (based on yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We actually found Leonard's because we missed the turnoff for L&L's and it would've been impossible to backtrack to the L&L parking lot so we decided to park at Leonard's. Then we felt bad about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the first places I head to for malasadas when back in Hawaii. Takes me back to small kid time. I always get the standard plain ones without any custard filling. Make sure you eat them while...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG OMG OMG... OMG!I am glad I do not live around here, because if I did, I would have to invest in a whole wardrobe of muumuus because I wouldn't be able to stop eating those piping hot malasadas....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Few things are better than grabbing a dozen of Leonard's tantalizingly delicious malasadas and scarfing them down at Laie Point, located just down the road. These soft and chewy rounds of dough are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Love the malasadas!"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take the best sugar donut you have ever had and multiply the yummy goodness by 10000. These little balls of love are sooooo good I can eat a whole 6 pack to myself. I also tried the coconut macaroon...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lived up to the hype! I wasn't able to get the pao doce pups, but I had the cinnamon sugar, original, and pineapple custard-filled malasadas. Hella good!The lady looked all mean at first... then I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the best malasadas! We went here 2x during out trip to hawaii. I tried the original sugar, cinnamon, coconut, and pinapple ones. The one i liked the best was the original. They were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first place I want to stop by when we land in Hawaii. The pao doce pups and malasadas are THE BEST!!! Try going there early in the morning when they are still warm and fresh. Go there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We come here every single time we're on the island (which is 2-3 times a year). We decided to try the custard filled malsadas, and decided they weren't so great. They were ok, but I think the plain...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's malasadas melt in your mouth. I've eaten so many in one sitting. I've only tried the plain sugar ones but I'm sure the stuffed ones are just as great. Fried dough with sugar... pretty simple...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's Hot Malasadas.... one word... DELISH!
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh...emmm....geeeeeeeeee..... wowwowowowowowow ive never had anything like the malasadas from leonards! i needed to just savor it in my mouth. i swear i could have eaten like a dozen by myself in one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion, the best malasadas in the US (and quite possibly the whole world) can be found here. I have been eating malasadas at Leonard's since I could eat table food. I like the plain ones the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best malasadas ever! I've tried both plain & stuffed malasadas. The stuffed ones are much better especially the haupia kind. I've tasted another plain one from the swap meet & it just tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every city/region/area has some sort of food that you cannot miss out on when you visit. In NY, it's the Pizza. SF it's the sourdough bread. And in Hawaii (Oahu to be specific) it's the Malasadas....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't go to Hawaii without eating dozens of Leonard's malasadas. Forget their various flavors and custard filled ones. My fave is the basic sugar ones that are straight out of the fryer. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! These things were better than I remembered!We got one each, and ate them right on the spot - the only way to do it right.I tried the dobash-filled version, but was a bit disappointed by the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will never see a donut the same way ever again after eating a malasada. Crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, with the perfect amount of sweetness is the best way to describe it, although...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place attracts tourists with their custard filled Malasada. They had several flavors including plain custard, strawberry and chocolate. They were heavy and the custard was gooey and tacky......
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Oahu last December because my wife's company sent her out there to train some new pharmacies....I had the pleasure of bumming it around Oahu. I heard a bunch about this place - the Malasada...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yumm-O!!! This place is known for their malasadas and I must say I agree 100% I picked up a couple to try them out and boy was I not disappointed. They are kind of like cream puffs or a donut of some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the Custard!
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! My first experience with a malasada & it was heaven! I only had room for one, so I went with the original malasada. Fresh, hot, light & fluffy! Definitely worth the mile walk from my hotel....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing new to say after 400 reviews, but look for the 10% off coupon!
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want warm round buns stuffed in your mouth? MmMmm... those malasadas, are SO ADDICTING! The Malasadas at Leonards are always made fresh, nice, fluffy, and warm, covered with sweet cinnamon sugar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This California Portagee LOVES Leonard's malasadas and pao doce.It's one of our first stops when we visit Honolulu.I wish Honolulu had a Portuguese restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh the sweet, sweet malasada from Leonard's....Delicious. The dough is superb. The filling was kind of, ugh, not good. But I'm not going to argue with them about that because it's obviously how...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must-eat-at if you're in Oahu. Nothing can compare to their hot, fresh-off-the-fryer sugary malasadas. Toasty and sugary on the outside, chewy and steaming hot on the inside. Unlike other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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I have been consuming malasadas from Leonard's probably since I began eating table food. It helped that my Grandma's house in Kahala was a short drive away, and when we spent time with Grandma (which was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's is the gold standard for malasadas--absolute perfection. Deep fried, yet light as air!The mainstay for me is the sugar-coated plain kind. Delicious seasonal variations and year-round...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, I don't want to get my ass kicked by the locals here, so let me just say that my wife loved the masaladas or malasadas. She just had to try Leonard's after stumbling upon all the positive Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was brought here by my old boss who grown up there. I was like "wherever you bring us, we will go." I have no idea how a portugese donut tastes like even i have a portugal passport.We came here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm not in Hawaii I dream about this place!Love love love the haupia malasadas! Eat them fresh and there's nothing better. The perfect treat after a long day of surfing.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here based on Yelp! reviews :) and ordered four malasada. One each, chocolate, haupia, custard, and strawberry. Delicious! Eat them while they're fresh. Fried perfectly Not oily....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bought a half dozen before heading to the airport. The regular sugar coated malasada was delicious .. so was the custard filled malasada. I'll be sure to try the other foods on my next visit.They're...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm... deep fried anything. I tried the haupia malasada and I can say it was too much for me. The stuffing was just too sweet. But the original malasada... Mmmmm, delicious. And the cinnamon sugar...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried the haupia malasada and I was hooked!! I also got sugar and cinnamon malasada. They are light, fluffy and fresh. Leonard's malasada is not oily like the malasada I got from Ala Moana food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't wear black when eating a malasada. Check nostrils and face for sugar. People will think either one of two things.1. You party waaay too much.2. You fricken had a malasada and never bring them...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. I usually have to go here within 24 hours of arriving on Oahu.I like the plain (with sugar), and the custard and chocolate filled malasadas. I know they are also a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Less than a 5 min drive from downtown Waikiki, Leonard's is worth checking out when in Oahu. There is always a line for the malasadas made fresh daily. They are fluffy, moist and don't leave you with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was the last stop on our Hole in the Wall food tour, and I am still dreaming about it a week later and hoping to find a malasada bakery in California.Not much I can say that hasn't been said 372...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words for this place:EVIL MALASADASIt's best when eaten hot. So light and fluffy! Just make sure that the Micronesian workers wash their hands! Nah nah nah!!!! Just playing!!! I tried a piece...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dont eat sweets but man you have to try the malasadas! Sure, they are just donuts from Portugal right? According to Wikipedia malasadas are "... made of egg-sized balls of yeast dough that are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never tried anything but the malasadas...no need to. I wish I could bring Leonard's Jr. to the mainland with me. I think they have some kind of law against that or something. Always a long line and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas...hmmm...This is my another "MUST VISIT" place when I am in Hawaii. I love their soft, fresh malasadas... Forget Krispy Kream, people!
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the malasadas from Leonard's only ONE TIME, and now I daydream of them regularly. The slight crunchiness and sugary sweetness of the outside, and the warm doughiness of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
dude... malasadas! a big priority during my recent trip back to the islands... they had an assortment of fillings including custard, chocolate and coconut but i'm all about the original cinnamon and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn I think my ass grew as I walked into the bakery. Great stuff! It makes Krispy Cream taste like a pop tart. If I lived nearby I would end up larger than a house or at least a small RV.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went in for a couple malasadas, came out with 14 (filled and non)! Diet shmiet.. 2 or 14, the choice was easy :) Your turn!
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't like doughnuts but i love malasadas! they have to be eaten right when you get it in your hands. i love the cinnamon sugar kind. mmmmm......i wish i could eat one now!
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place. Grab a box to go for the airport. On that long plane ride back home, you will be in heaven and not care that you're sitting cramped between smelly people.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas, good. Custard, good. Custard-filled malasadas? Iconic.If you've never had one before, a malasada is a portuguese doughnut sans hole and rolled in sugar - think of the light texture of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
got malasadas? leonard's of course! even tho, i'm on the fence about their tag line for the t-shirts, you can't deny this place any stars. deep fried goodness, covered in sweetness, filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Classic Hawaiian staple! Hole less doughnut like treat covered in sugar or filled with a variety of fillings. Best to eat it freshly baked and piping hot! Simply Delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is infamous for their malasadas: cinnamon, chocolate, coconut, and custard. Personally, I looove coconut, but I felt there was too much filling that it empowered the donut. My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Ordered one of each flavor with my fiancee and we decided the chocolate was our favorite. Easy parking and fast service. I'm glad I don't live in Oahu as I'd probably pack on 20 lbs from...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great malasadas! :)
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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You absolutely cannot leave the island without trying one of Leonard's Malasada's. They are THE absolute best! It's like a doughnut sort of but better. It's hard to explain how delicious they are you just have...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Missed the malasada experience the first time we visited the islands. The second time, we made a date with these sugary fried treats. If you are thinking you can split a dozen between 3 people, plus...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had my $0.73 ready to use for another cinnamon and sugar. Was on my way to the airport and there was no way I wasn't going to have another Portuguese doughnut!Aloha Leonard's.Note: they only accept...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this was our first stop after we picked up our rental. even before checking into the hotel. lol. i got one cinnamon sugar and one custard filled while the bf got an original and cinnamon sugar. the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God damn malasadas here are sooo good. Especially when fresh. Holy crap. I love the lilikoi flavor. That is the shit. And I think it's only available in September!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is another must stop for us, every time we visit Oahu. Yet, never did a review. After we picked up our friends at their hotel, we stopped by here before we headed to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than a doughnut.Light and fluffy malasadas made fresh in the morning, and super scrumptious with cinnamon.You'll feel oh-so-happy with your order.Even if a baby cockroach scampers across your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How anyone can say that a malasada--or three or four of them--is a legitimate breakfast food is beyond me, but the morning lines at Leonard's Bakery in Kapahulu make me question this notion. Today, in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The malasadas, especially those with cinnamon-sugar, are basically from the planet Yummy!! But oh my god the Portuguese sausage link wrapped in the sweet dough should be declared a felony in most...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my buddies recommended that I go Leonard's if nothing else when I was in Oahu. Ordered a bunch of original malasadas - no filling, since that was what I was told to get. DELICIOUS! They were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went back here on a recent trip to Oahu and OMG I was in 7th heaven. I had the custard, guava, and haupia (coconut) filled malasadas. The outer bread was fluffy, the skin had a very light crunch to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a great spot and it deserves all the hype it gets. It's a no-frills bakery where you can get those Portuguese donuts known as malasadas. I first experienced it about 4 years ago and I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food Network was right, their malasadas are just delightful.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I finally get to rate Leonard's Bakery. I'm so excited to give this place 3 stars. The malasadas are not like what they used to be. I remember them from kid days, and I liked them better...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!! Malasadas are way better than donuts! I think the original is my favorite, but if you go you gotta try them all. Warm delicious goodness. If only they could have a Leonard's clone in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few years ago for the first time and my friends and i bough 3 each of guava, plain, haupia, and custard. we each had one and went shopping. we left the box in the car which was a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After going to Ono Hawaiian Foods and Ono Seafood we were not to far from Leonard's Bakery. We got there and ordered some Malasadas and took it back to the hotel. But my wife decided that she wants to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like the pastry itself, I am going to keep this short and sweet. The Leonard's Malasadas are a point of pride for Hawaiian dessert lovers island-wide. And for that, you should come here and try it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the malasadas were very good! We ate there just about every morning we were there! Guava, Chocolate, Custard filled and original!
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I swore off donuts - I did!!! But Malasada's are the the cousin of the donut!!!!! I liked jelly-filled donuts (in my past), but this isn't fair!! Haupia, custard, Gauva filled malasada's??!!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love malasadas, they taste so good after being in the ocean all day. i can't eat too many of you delicious things but leonards, you make them a-ok awesome possum!
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't hype these donuts enough. This is usually the first stop when I get to the islands and if it were up to me I'd have them everyday. They are best when they're hot. Crispy on the outside and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I accidentally hiked 3.4 miles to Leonard's for a breakfast of freshly baked malasadas. Was it worth it? Every damn step! For uninformed mainlanders like myself, malasadas are Portuguese donuts....
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm...YES...oh so delicious!! I popped in here on a recent trip to Hawaii, and I have to thank a local friend for mentioning this place as we were passing by it in his car. I really wasn't sure...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There was a white lady at the counter (kind of disappointing), but she was so friendly. She got me a fresh batch of malasadas at 3PM. Malasadas were a bit heavy, but a great twist on the donut. They...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so you walk in and its a regular bakery... for those of you who are filipino and from the bay, its looks like a valerio's... and im all looking around for those FAMOUS or shall I say infamous...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You pretty much have to go here if you're in town for a visit unless you hate sweets and have no soul. Fluffy fried delicious donut-y goodness. Always fresh. And ridiculously cheap. If, on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh I do love some cream in my sugary buns!!!Leonard's rocks my malasada world. Living in a house with 2 island natives who have a passion for donut-type treats I kept hearing about masaladas and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BOMB enough said. If your not a local, such as I this place should be the first and last place. It is sooo soo good. Make sure you get atleast two boxes of the Malasadas. Theres plain, chocolate,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The reputation of this place precedes it, but it does not disappoint! Check it out. It's worth a drive, or even a flight over!
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i never had malasadas before and i heard a lot about Leonard's so we stopped by to get some i had da regular classic malasadas and it was good..hot and fresh. my boyfriend had da one stuffed wit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Heck yes!!! Hot, crispy, greasy, sugary goodness! I'll sit on the bench outside and scarf down two or three in a sitting, wash it down with a little school-lunch size carton of milk, and then sit in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ALOHAHEY, don't forget the live trucks, frine them frerce and fresh-2- order in parking lots of major mall types! -but, the main bakery does have the filling-of -the-day ones. . . GO EARLY.O...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malsalas where have you been my whole life. Basically fried dough, sugar, powedered sugar and filling....really can you go wrong with that?If you make it out to Hawaii...make sure you make it out to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy fried goodness. We ordered 6 malasada puffs not thinking of their actual size. I could barely finish one. The chocolate filling was a bit better than the flavor of the month lilikoi. They aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad...i mean- all things considered it ws a pretty good donut- which is essentailly what it is- a little more fluffier- a little lighter- but friend doughy goodness it was. Didn't care too much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They're still delicious, but I could only eat two in one sitting on this visit. What is wrong with me. I bought three and fed half of the last one to the birds. I think the sugar/cinnamon ones are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eat them right away, otherwise it'll be soggy!!!Leonards is a must-have if you are in Waikiki. We stopped by twice during our brief stay in Oahu. Both times we ordered the original, custard, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having malasadas from Leonard's Bakery for the first time was a great experience, thanks to all you yelpers!My mother and I visited the bakery last week--it took us two buses to get there--only to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas!!!! Sugar donuts? get that out of here! It is fluffy and soft but heavy. Sugar plain for me please.... My first encounter with this yummy goodness was on my way to Pearl Harbor. Parking was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got Malasadas?For reals...Leonard's is NO KA OI! Hands down, the best malasadas in town. I'm more of a malasada "purist", and I'm not as much of a fan as the filled malasadas. When I was home last...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to get a sugary, crispy deep-fried ball of dough. I've been eating Leonard's malasadas since I was a kid. My PoPo (grandma) would get them for me and my bro all the time when we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word... yummmmmmmmmm! We had heard so much about this place so we knew when we were there on vacation we HAD to visit. We had never had malasadas before but how bad can sweet fried dough be,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best malasadas in town! The first time I visited I tried the original (of course) and the pineapple-filled (flavor of the month). I really liked the pineapple-filled, so when I returned to Oahu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go. Here. Now. I. Mean. Right. Now. You. Will. Not. Regret. It. (Unless you are on a diet.)
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy scrummy in your tummy. But, unfortunately they don't taste that great leftover. They are best when warm and fresh (well, aren't most baked goods?). I got the cinnamon sugar, the custard filled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
omg, this is the best place to get a fresh, soft, warm and sugary treat.Tip: always get two as you will want another. Make sure one of them is the original sugar coated.That's it, I'm going tomorrow...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hm.. fried donut w/ filling, basically that's what a masalada is. we tried their flavor of the week, lilikoi. We loved it. It was a bit tangy, and it blended really well w/ the fried dough. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know that when you pull up and you can't find parking that you're in for a treat. Don't be put off if there's a line (and there probably will be). These are absolutely the best malasadas on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a treat! Bliss is having a warm malasada on kapahulu avenue as the trade winds caress your cheek... as the filling squirts out all over your face!So there are purists...some that like it plain...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The cinnamon sugar Malasada is the best in the world, bar none.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#1 favorite is the custard filled malasada. Far superior to any doughnut I've ever had anywhere. Ever. If there weren't any custard filled left, I'd go for the plain sugar or cinnamon. This location...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with hubby after hearing so much rave about this place just to find out that it wasnt all that great~ i liked how it comes out hot & i like the custard inside~ but the bad thing is that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fried dough, sugar, and custard. WHAT MORE COULD I ASK FOR?! This is another must-visit place in Hawaii. I almost bought a "got malasadas?" bumper sticker but I refrained. Maybe next time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
don't even get me started or i might ramble on forever about the fried and filled pieces of dough-heaven otherwise known as Leonard's malasadas. good lord.Malasadas: Portuguese doughnuts. Similar to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After eating breakfast at Rainbow drive-in, we decided to get some dessert. Yes, dessert for breakfast!! We were on vacation and when we are on vacation, we EAT! Their malasadas were to die for. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Leonard's is the BEST at making malasadas! Locals already know and if you are...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't love fried food, especially fried dough??!!! Leonards is the go to place when in the islands and craving for malasadas. They are certainly known for it!!!! I only stick with the plain...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love fried dough. I really do. But, I don't like Leonard's Malasadas. I know, sacrilege! They're over cooked on the outside and often doughy in the middle. The filled ones are better, but still too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure that I can add anything new, but here goes.First, all you geeks extolling the virtues of Krispy Kremes - that stuff is CRAP after you tried these warm malasadas. Warm donuts are nice, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to try the malasadas. They came out nice and warm but somehow wasn't loving it as much as I thought I would. I'm more a a glaze than a "sugar" type of gal. I just think of it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I like the ones that are filled with haupia! The only thing is I feel so guilty after eating one I feel like I need to run a mile! LoL.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm... Got Malasadas?! I do, everytime I go to Hawaii!!!! Make sure to try out the Flavor of the Month if you get a chance. It's kind of like having a jelly-filled donut, though, so if that's not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, Leonard's!! I'm NOT a big fan of donuts and other kind of sweet things. Actually I was kinda mad coz my dad forced my mom, my sister and I to go to that place. The place is decent. The cake and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna be the most popular person at work tomorrow morning? Pick up a box of Leonard's malasadas and your co-workers will think you're the coolest person in the world. The only thing better would be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What was the first thing I though about when I got off the plane in Honolulu?Yeah, LEONARDS!!!It was like I was never away - only now, they have da buggahs filled with custard too! Aiya!!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Those malasadas plushies kinda freak me out, but I almost wish I'd gotten a t-shirt. I also wish I hadn't been full when we'd gone for a visit, so we could try the other malasadas on the board. As it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy fried goodies. I think I'm over the filling. No matter what they put inside, the best part to me is the crispy sweet bread and the crunchy sugar.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We actually didn't go to the actual bakery, but to the masalada truck near the Outlets. The truck makes them fresh and I had a pudding filled masalada's. You can probably eat 3-4 of these if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Grew up near Leonard's and I'm glad to see that it's exactly the same as it's always been! Absolutely nothing like their malasadas. They are the only place you should consider if you're even thinking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're driving the 83 South, through Laie, and you spot a truck in a parking lot ..looking out of place...with a long line of locals behind it: "Bra pull over and tap dat!!" That truck contains the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The classic bakery, nestled neatly into Kapahulu -- malasada's baby, malasada's. Eat your heart out Krispy Kreme.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm... cinnamon-sugar malasada. I'm actually not a fan of donuts, but malasadas are far softer, chewier, not overly sweet, and just plain delicious, especially when hot.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All this time I would see Leonard's on the Food Network, the Travel Channel, Yelp, etc. etc. and I had no idea what the hell a malasada was.No freaking clue... wtf was a malasada? But because I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We got some malasadas from Leonard's to take with us on our drive around the island. Good stuff... By the time I hit H1, I had sugar and cinnamon all over my shirt. Beware of the Grandma behind the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my favorite malasadas ever. Ever ever ever. I've taken friends here when they have visited Oahu for the first time, and they too agree that they have eaten nothing like it. They rave...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's probably mentioned in other parts of these reviews but masaladas are portrugese donuts (no hole in the middle) and Leonard's is the place to get them. They were decadently warm, like giant donut...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas. Need I say more?
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot & fresh malasadas. Must enjoy immediately while sitting on a bench outside the door. The filled malasadas are decadent. The airy fried dough morsels covered in granulated sugar (& cinnamon if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portuguese donuts at it's finest! Just picture perfect and oh so tasty! Brown and crispy on the outside and soft and doughy on the inside. Melt in your mouth! Traditionally rolled in sugar, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very tasty malasadas. The flavor of the month was Mango when I visited. Had two mango, two haupia (coconut) and two plain. Stick witht the mango if they have it. The others were good, just not as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. I don't remember malasadas tasting this good! But after a day at the beach, these hot fresh donut things tasted freakin' good! I went there twice in one day, and both times there were lines......
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Hawaii last February 2008 and this was one of the places we searched for...my oh my! we walked from our hotel- Hawaii Prince to this place- can't remember how far it was but it was surely a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
(Mar/ 2007)MMMalasadas! mmmm mmmm good!The line's worth the wait. Trust me. You'll never look at another "regular" dont again!
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 out of 5 stars simply because I love masaladas that are in small balls, as oppose to a huge donut.. although I'm assuming they're made to be the size of a donut.We walked two miles from our hotel to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you look up the word CRAVE, Leonard's malasadas should be in the definition. Every time i'm on Oahu this is one of my first stops! Childhood memories and grown up guilty pleasures all wrapped up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care if it makes me fat....hot.fresh.chewy.malasadas.Its so good the "Hawaii Gourmet Tour" van was parked there. Its a must go to when vacationing in Oahu!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An institution. Can't imagine not going here!Malasadas worth every penny. Pick your fillingor have none... but eat them HOT right there!Don't go ten feet and let them cool. Be carefulwhen chomping...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh fried goodness!! The Krispy Kreme of Honolulu...Malasadas are delicious! A must have on the island. We got there and the lady asked if we can wait like 5 minutes because they were cooking a fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The malasadas are the bomb! Everytime I have the chance - I will go there and get these! Fresh and hot...soooo yummy!
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must be losing my sweet tooth...Everyone on the island SWEARS by Leonards.Even my friends who go to hawaii also feel like that as well...Malasadas are like cream filled donut pastries w/lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up on Leonard's malasadas, they are the best on the island. You can get all these different fillings now which are great but if you have never had one you must get at least one original. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YOU MUST HAVE PHOTO ID IF YOU PLAN TO USE YOUR DEBIT CARD!They don't tell you this on the other Yelp reviews, or on Leonard's website and we found out the hard way. My sister and I ran all the way to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in Honolulu, you must stop by and try the malasadas. Preferably on your way to North Shore for some sort of physical activity.The best way to eat a malasada is right then & there. Fall down...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The malasadas at Leonard's are delicious. We sampled a few and ended up ordering two dozen for the family. We've tried malasadas in a few other places in Hawaii, but so far these are the best. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The malasadas were one of the things I definitely wanted to try when I visited Oahu.Now that I know the malasadas (yuuuuuuuum!), I want to try all the flavors next time I visit there.Always long line...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bomb! Couldn't wait to get over here and eat a malasada! We got one haupia and one chocolate filled malasada with some ice cold milk which was perfect for a summer Hawaiian afternoon. I know when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I prefer Champion, Leonard's has great malasadas too. They carry more flavors including a Flavor of the month which was Mango. A little too tart-y for me but not bad. We bought a dozen of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place ever. Everytime we are in Hawaii we stop here for hot, fresh malasadas. It's a big ball of sweet dough that's deep fried and then rolled in sugar. You can order with filling but I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If and ever you have a craving for a hot, fresh, scrumptous, crispy on the outside but warm on the inside, sugar coated malasada....go to Leonard's!!!!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing like a fresh, HOT malasada in the morning. I try to make it to Leonard's Bakery everytime i'm in town. Malasadas can be ordered plain or with chocolate, custard, coconut, or mango...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As one of 'the' primary carb temptations everyone would steer you towards.. you couldn't make a better choice!
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of any fried bread product -- beignets, funnel cakes, sopapilla, navajo frybread, etc. The malasadas here are about as warm, greasy and tasty as fried bread can be. Diminishing returns set...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come early and get a chocolate malasada when it's fresh. Be careful of the warm chocolately goodness leaving mud stains on your shirt. I'd also recommend getting a pint of milk, makes eating them...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas are worth the trip here, if you're staying in Waikiki (we walked the mile here, and it was worth the walk here and back). They are like beignets, only bigger. I wish they were smaller so I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You MUST try Leonard's malasadas! Krispy Kreme can go to hell, freshly baked Leonard's malasadas are what's up!I dig the fillings too! Custard cream, coconut/haupia (it looks kinda gross though if you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm ... Malasadas. Deep fried, greasy, sugary goodness.Get. In. My. BELLY!!!!Warm, fluffy and sweet. Sinful little bastards. I had some (knock-off) malasadas in Kauai. The hubby wasn't impressed and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No need to say more... it's the best malasadas in the world!! Well, to me anyway.. no malasadas on the island could compare to this one. Especially if you have the warm one with custard feeling....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man... if you're a donut kinda person, then these will make you have wet dreams for weeks! I only had a few on my last trip to HI, but each bite was heaven. They are so fresh and warm and simply...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Late night and warm malasadas...yummm. I made a friend bring some to the mainland for me...not the best idea. It worked, but not the same as getting it fresh. I'm ready to go back and get...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there is one thing the locals in Hawaii love its this place! I have enjoyed the Malasadas at Leonards Bakery since I was a kid. If you are visiting Hawaii and you want to eat like a local you got...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I only had a mere taste of one on my visit to Oahu... but it was so good I had a fight with the hubs when we didn't have enough time to get some on our way out of town!A week later, and I'm still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Leonards is a bit of a legend, huh. It was good, and worth the walk for me. I must admit though, that malasadas just are not that impressive to me. It's just kinda a big undercooked donut hole....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anybody giving Leonard's less than 4 stars is a tool.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great masaladas, try the cinnamon one. Tastes especially good when it's hot.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
whenever im in hawaii i make sure that i make a stop here and get some malasadas! made fresh daily and by the hour since they are so popular. its so cheap too.. being born and raised in hawaii..after...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were super hyped up from our friend's recommendation to try the malasadas, but we were slightly disappointed after having Ted's Bakery malasadas first. We found the malsadas on the crispy overly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All the bakery items are good here. The staff is great. But the Malasadas... THE BEST IN HONOLULU!If and when you are in Hawaii, you need to visit Leonard's!
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE MALASADAS ARE GOOOOOOOD! The line is long but well worth the wait. I think I like cinnamon sugar slightly more than original. I've seen a few Leonard's Jr trucks around the island but I've...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mi nombre es malasada pero yo es un churro!! During transport my maker lost his churrera so now I'm a malasada. I'm actually much dough-ey-er. Instead of having a long ridged tube-like shape...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MALASADAS!my coworker told me about this place. She said it's a must! Even though the boyfriend and i had just finished dinner, we stopped by and picked up one of each flavor (original, cinnamon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I've never been to this actual bakery, I'm doing this review purely on the Malsadas. They are the BOMB. Yum...Yumm...Yummy! Addicting yet sooooo bad for you. It's like nothing around the Bay...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their malasadas are really, really good. Believe what everyone says. I just refrained from giving that fifth star because I agreed (with my bf) that the custard wasn't quite, quite astounding but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, can you say best malasadas ever? I think we must've bought two of every single flavor, which was probably a bad idea because we probably should have just bought one and shared, but we got greedy....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, their Malasadas are HEAVENLY.What are Malasadas? Pretty much the best freakin' hole-less donut-type pastry you'll ever taste in your life. Comparing them to donut's doesn't even justify their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer the plain, unfilled sugared ones over the filled ones. But why take my word for it? Order one of each and sample them for yourself! The filled ones are actually pretty good too! I just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MALASADAS: Mutant donut-holes filled with haupia, chocolate, custard, and a seasonal flavor- ours was pineapple. I can't eat more than one at a sitting (due to their greasiness), but they are totally...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word: malasada...one cannot come to hawaii and not have a malasada... i almost left without having their newly made malasadas where you can have your choice of haupia (coconut filling), chocolate,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have only gone here for da malasadas, and they're soooo ONO!!! That's all I got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love love malasadas. The plain ones are the best, but the haupia filled ones are ono too! There's no need to go all the way to Honolulu...there's a malasadas wagon in the Waikele shopping...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the malasadas. :)My professor at UHM fed us this as a morning treat. It was delicious.My friends and I went back for more.It was apart of our "eating hawai'i" adventure.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i suppose there is no need for me to add to the accolades. Masaladas--it's like the best donuts you've ever had. It's like deep-fried cocaine.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's? Malasadas? Hot malasadas? Yes please.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since it is almost a pointless exercise to add to the onslaught of outstanding reviews, I will keep this short. The malasadas are fantastic.While some purists scoff at the idea of getting malasadas...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear that Kapahulu is my favorite street when I come back home. Ono, Rainbow Drive In & of course...Leonard's. I'm drooling just thinking about it. I was never a huge fan of the plain malasadas...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Leonard's Malasadas!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, being born and raised in the islands, I must say that Leonards BY FAR has the best malasadas. Ever. They used to have speedy service a while ago, but lately (at least 3 months before) they've...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ummmmm Malasada's. Greasy over sized donut holes. Nothing wrong with that. Leonard's is a well known place to pick some up, so we did just that. I was told to buy just one to share but being left to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving them lots of stars. Three stars for their Malasadas. Even though I'm not a fan of sugary dough or dessert items. I can appreciate there's, merely for the name...of the bakery...you know,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I made a Hawaiian lei out of those warm, deep-fried, creamy, sugary and golden-brown balls, all 12 of them - 4 sugar, 4 custard and 4 banana.It's hanging around my waist now.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i yelped in my pants...once upon a time..i was a malasada purist, http://www.yelp.com/biz/tex-drive-in-honokaa#hrid:PwIt7wNykAr_TBGyITDqtwmeaning no cream inside...but damn- how do you pass up on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This bakery is old school, baby. The appearance is probably the same as it was 20 years ago. Not much looks like it has changes. Lots of funky cake designs and neat desserts. But, of course, you MUST...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey...this place must be the bomb...so many reviews! Anyways, got two malasadas (no filling) and a Long John. That Long John was packed full of cream! Damn...way too much. I'll have to save the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
224th review...and this place is still golden. 1st timer to Hawaii, 1st timer to Leonard's, probably not the first person to want to beat someone up so I can steal their 4 boxes of Leonard's at the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As this is review #225 there really isn't much left to say about Leonard's other than....if you haven't had one yet you really need to try a Malasada (cinnamon sugar dusted fried lump of donut...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word: MALASADA.If you've never had a malasada before -- especially if you haven't had a LEONARD'S malasada before -- don't get all fancy and try to order the one with the custard inside or the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
malasadas!!!!!!!!!! yummy!!!!!!!!!!!! all i got there and the only reason why i go there. all flavors are deelish!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As an authentic Hawaiian Portugese descendant, I can absolutely vouch for this place. What is really funny however, is that 95% of the reviews are from transplants like me. Seriously...have any...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will never want to go to Krispi Kreme again after you have a malasada at Leonard's! They're best when fresh and hot --- one bite and calories will be the furthest thing from your mind! My favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best malasadas I've ever had. I'm no expert on the sugary little guys, but I thought they were excellent! We tried the plain, sugar, cinnamon sugar and haupia-filled malasadas on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Leonards! This bakery is definitely a must when I'm in Oahu. The malasadas here are the best. They are soft, fluffy, and you can get them with filling! Yummy in my tummy. We need a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
2 Words..."Da Bomb"...No 3 Words..."Da ABSOLUTE Bomb"Never knew what the hell a "malasada" was before our local friend took us to Leonard's...but one bite of their chocolate malasada forever burned...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you go to Oahu and haven't been here, it's a must!! It's a decent walk from waikiki but do able if you are active. And you will eat so many of these things you want to burn some of it off. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, these are the best donuts I've ever had. Screw donuts with holes, these are way better. The best part is the middle! Super fluffy and soft, it goes so well with the cinnamon sugar on the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So what's a trip to Oahu without going to Leonard's?Incomplete.I know the malasadas are really bad for you, but they just taste so good. We got two of the chocolate, custard, haupia, and the banana...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One bite of their magical malasadas will quickly negate any of your previous favorite sweet, deep-fried concoctions.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm....malasadas. relax this is'nt an episode of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern. malasadas are Portuguese donuts. and guess what? they're served hot and I love a hot donut! this is a good way to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh heavenly jesus these were good. I tried the regular--airy, puffy, perfect amount of sugar on the outside, but with the requisite touch of grease. I think I cried a little when I first tasted it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
warm, gooey, oil soaked, sugar covered goodness! THE best malasadas EVER! a few tips on malasada eating from kainanny c: - be sure to stuff that malasada in your mouth within seconds of the handing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A trusted source recommended Leonard's for the best malasadas, but she's very healthy, so there's a big grain of salt in the sugar.Leonard's makes them fresh all day. Mine actually had to cool before...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Malasada's. There is a big Portuguese influence in the islands. You see it at breakfast with sausage. Heck even at the McD's. Another good food item is the malasada. A Portuguese donut that is just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A hot malasada. Yum. It's the local version of Krispy Kreme. Some would argue its even better. If you are trying to experience all the best local favorites, stop here.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas - A deepfried doughy ball with rolled with sugarOne wish - I wish they had these on the mainlandOne thing to be Thankful for - They Don't have these on the Mainland, because the obesity...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
no trip to hawaii is complete without a trip to matsumoto's, ono hawaiian foods, and leonard's!just try to wait a while before repeating that combination. i'm pretty sure the heart doesn't appreciate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a shortcut. I just superglued them to my hips...like little balls of cholesterol-laden joy. MORE OF ME TO LOVE, DAMMIT.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*************************************************RICK'S QUICK RECAP:UNDER CONSTRUCTION*************************************************(come back soon for Rick's review)
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sugar coated Malasadas = sugar coated ORGASM
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best eaten warm and fresh! I like them plain or custard filled. I happened upon the truck whilst shopping at the Waikele outlets. Something you can't happen upon on the mainland so I highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Worth the trip, about 2 miles from the Waikiki beach strip. Located in a local area--you don't see much tourists around here. The Masaladas are made very hot and very fresh. Stick with the original. =)
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!!!! Malasadas!!! Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. We brought a box and we could not finish them. We were actually "sweetened and deep fried" out after a week of pigging out in Oahu....
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just don't get it. Why does everyone love this place?I lived by this place for a year and everyone would tell me how lucky I was. The fillings are average (at best) and so is the malasada.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I give MORE than just 5 Stars!!?? This place is THE place to go to when you make your Waikiki vacation. I'd never heard of haupia put into a malasada before, but when I sunk my teeth into it, OH...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard lots of good things about the malasadas here, so with high expectations, I bought pumpkin, haupia, custard, and chocolate for a taste test. The pumpkin filling was this orange goo that tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A must for every one of my trips to Hawaii!! I love their crispy fresh malasadas because they are always made JUST RIGHT. Their mango filled and the traditional are my favorite.Where can I find a good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to doughnuts, I'm picky. They must be hot, fresh, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, light and sweet - but not too sweet. Leonard's fills the bill on all accounts. For the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok,I'm from SD & this is my first trip to Honolulu with the hubby. But with the help of "Yelp" we found Leonard's Bakery & some other great places to visit.Yum.....They had just come out of the fryer...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their Malasadas, actually the array of their malasadas are the only ones I have tasted and I am very satisfied. YYYummmmm....I brought two newbies to this place to taste it out. One has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, Leonard's, but your malasadas just don't cut it anymore. An admitted Champion loyalist, I thought I would give Leonard's another go -- just to see if my allegiance needed to be shifted....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Original and coconut Malasadas! mmmmmmmm good! It was so warm like fresh from cooking. And how do they make them so perfectly round - ideal vessels for their delicious fruit and custard fillings.My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had to get a taste of Leonard's on my visit back to Oahu. I actually don't get the complete fascination with malasadas, but they definitely have some distinctive flavor. It is a staple of Hawaiian...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're visiting Oahu, there are just some places you have GOT to go to--and this is one of them. For those of you who don't know, malasadas are Portuguese donuts--simple fried balls with sugar...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the hell away from me when I'm eating these because I won't talk to you, and I 'aint sharing!If they could send these to the mainland, I'd order them in a heartbeat (can they?!) just as I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looks kind of scary on the outside but this place is awesome. Definitely worth a stop. Tasty treats from a local bakery. This places gets a spot on my local list.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THEIR MALASADAS! Too bad you can't get anything like that on the mainland =(
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Malasada - a Portuguese confection related to the doughnut. They are made of egg sized balls of yeast dough that are deep fried and coated in granulated sugar. A lot like a doughnut, but not as...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't mind the run down, ghetto look of the place...the guava & chocolate dobash filled malasadas are off the hook! They are so good you might just have to stab someone for one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS!! Everytime I've visited Oahu, I have to stop by Leonard's to pick up a couple of malasadas for myself...yes...just for me. You have to add this place to your itinerary!
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The sound of the ocean, sand between your toes, the smell of suntan lotion and a hot Leonard's Malsalda in your hand - now that's a vacation. Whenever I come to Honolulu, I have to swing by and get a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if beard papa and krispy kreme had a baby, they would name her malasada!and she would be filled with creamy custard like her daddywith the fluffy sweetness of her mommy.chocolate is the way to go -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The five stars are for the malasadas and nothing else. Otherwise, this place would probably receive only three or four stars. But that's how good the hot malasadas are. They make them all day, so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Leonard's malasadas, and the only reason I don't give this place 5 stars is because not everything there is as good as the malasada. Regular malasadas are great, but for me it's all about the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing here are the malasadas. Don't get the flavored ones or the ones with cinnamon and sugar cuz they're just not as good as the originals. When I went to Hawaii with my family, this was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy, fried doughy goodness. My bf and I came here Easter Sunday to grab a treat before heading out and about for the day. We ordered some of the pineapple custard filled malasadas and the regular...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooooooooooh God!Well, I must fess up...we only went to the mobile van, out in Waikelai, BUT DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THESE THINGS ARE LIKE CRACK!I am an east coast, Krispy Kreme loving kinda guy, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When people visit I always make a point of getting a box of hot malasadas. They're cheap and tasty treats and it's always fun trying to explain what a malasada is to non-locals
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have a malasada craving and i need it ASAP!! leonard's needs a franchise on the mainland..they could have the first one in san francisco.i'm sorry to say, they taste better than krispy kreme.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot malasadas that melt in your mouth! It's hot and humid outside, the sun is burning your skin. The last thing you want is to stuff a hot piece of dough fried in oil down your throat. Just try...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few things I am addicted to is Leonard's malasadas! I have loved these simple bakery confections since I was a little girl living in Oahu....back then I was eating the malasadas rolled in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mouthgasm central! This is an original...Leonard's Malasadas....1 custard filled with cinnamon and sugar on the outside please! Coming right up...$0.89! Fresh and warm...I don't eat donuts at home,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is that they are heavenly. Fresh and warm to order. I love the custard and the original. They also had a special on guava custard malasadas. MMMMMMMMMMMM I'm going to miss out on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the phenomenon that is the "Malasada". Unfortunately, now that I've tried the best (as I'm told), it's a 5 hour flight every time I need my "fix"....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my musts when I go to Hawaii. I'm not a regular donut fan, but I love malasadas, but only when they're fresh and warm, which they always are because they make them fresh for you after you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Oahu three times visiting extended family relatives. Every time my family has stopped here to pick up a box of malasadas. The last time we went (this past summer) we ordered an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is dope. I've tried them all...My favorite is glazed - tastes like a glazed donut - and guava - the best filled malasada. A must try!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's, how did I ever live without you? And how will I ever live again, knowing you are 5,000 miles away from me? Leonard's, I love you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my expectations for malasadas were too high. They were really good but not anymore than any other fresh donut or pastry. We got one of every flavor and took a bite out of each. None of them...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that it's news to anyone, but this place is pretty awesome. Driving home from the History party D and M were like "hey E! we neeeeeeed some malasadas!" and E and I were like, "okaaaaaaay...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, in our hotel room, there are like 3 hawaiian tv channels which are actually pretty helpful. There was a segment where these 2 (kinda creepy) teenagers tell you where to go. Leonards was on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas? Hmm, back in California, we call them doughnuts. The only difference I found was that these have no holes. They are solid pieces of dough deep fried until they were golden brown then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to go here when you're in Oahu. Easy to find, can't miss the sign! Tried the malasadas, filled, non-filled, sugar-coated. Not your typical Krispy Kreme, and in the morning, oh-so-fresh. Get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MALASADA MADNESSWhat can I say that hasn't already been said about this local classic?I didn't think it was possible to improve upon perfection, but Leonard's outdid themselves with their sinful,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Okay just two plain malasadas. I'll eat 'em in dah car. Yeahh...3 mins latahhh ...I want 2 more plain malasadas. Eh you sell milk here?"
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ahhh yeah boy! i just had one this morning, and it was nice and warm.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A plain ol' malasada eaten piping hot right out of the fryer = heaven. Champion's got nothing on Leonards!
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG...these malasadas are soooo good. I like the lilikoi and guava filled ones....so yummy. It is the best hot and fresh. It is the best dessert ever, there is nothing like it I have ever tasted....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOD!!! My life completley changed after I had my first malasada! these are so good, and every time i come here on vacation, i go here like twice or more a day. i swear. this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's bakery is awesome - the malasadas really get you going. Why is it so hard to resist them? Maybe because, and I don't know if this is intentional, but every once and a while they cook the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh my god. i'm addicted to the cocoa puffs and malasadas. to diiie for. was visiting hawaii with a few friends, one of which who was a local. her friend showed up for our drive to north shore with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Curse you Leonard's and your fluffy, hot, enticing, fried, balls of dough. Curse you for injecting said dough with delicious neon pink guava custard or coconutty creme.I'd give it 5 stars but after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i heard a lot of hype about this place, and it didn't dissapoint. it's not a too die for desert for me, but it is better than anything comparable that i can think of (krispy kreme, beard papa's)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't know what a malasada is you're missing out!! The ones that are filled with all different things, those are good too but the original ones are sooooo good. Try to munch down a dozen while...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw this on the food channel and when my friend's and i went back in 2005 we went there....boy are we addicted! so light and fluffy coated with sugar on the outside! my favorites are plain, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh! I walked from the hotel all the way to Leonard's because I underestimated the distance, and I created these huge blisters on my feet all for a malasada!What is a malasada? It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The malasadas are really, really good. I had not eaten lunch and the first I had was this place !! They are fresh, warm and basically a donut with filling oooooooozing out of it....They had banana...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe my expectations were set too high, but I did not find the malasadas to be as fantastic as others did. We tried the original, the cinnamon sugar, the custard and the chocolate. The first three...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i hate to be the bearer of bad news, but my review of leonards bakery malasadas were just ok. in fact, the travel trucks serve it fresh. when I purchased my dozen, they were cooked earlier that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i didnt understand what was so unique about this place... they are just donuts... nothing really special... i guess if you like malasadas (portugese donuts) then go in... if you dont care for donuts...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh YEAH! YUM! I liked the custard filled ones best.Malasadas. I'm talking about the malasadas...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The absolute best Malasadas I've ever had. When you go here, be sure to order some Malasadas with custard filling. I don't usually like custard, but that custard deserves to be called by a different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's malasadas, as my fiance would affectionaly refer to, are love...and LOTS of it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want to get your doctor's attention? Eat malasadas before your physical.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dream of these malasadas. So light. So airy. Melting in your mouth -better than any generic donuts on the mainland. Until I return I will keep dreaming of you Leonard's!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved how the malasadas were hot and fresh. If you're a sucker for sweets like me, be sure to drop by and order some when you're in Honolulu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deep fried dough filled with creamy creamy goodness, what more can you ask for?This is food of the gods....made to order and still hot when you get them...life is good when you can get your hands on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MALASADAS!!! SOOO yummy. it's chewy, deep fried dough with SUGAR!!! it's soo gooodd. My friend took us here the last day we were in Honolulu, and after eating pizza, smoothie, omelette, and snacks we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent a few weeks in Portugal a few years ago and found nothing even remotely similar to the golden, crispy, creme-filled goodness that is a Leonard's malasada. Truly unique blend of a European...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deep fried dough w/ a light dust of sugar, filled w/ creamy custard or chocolate pudding....enough said?Return Visit = Definitely
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the plain malasadas... and eat um fresh in the parking lot!
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out-of-control good. Plain or cream filled, it doesn't matter, both are killer.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would take a plane ride to Hawaii just to eat Malasadas! Love 'em!
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG!!!I luv dem malasadas! So much so that I've tried making them at home, it didn't work out very well, but that's a story for another time.Leonard is da man, he has me addicted to carbos but that's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't until I was in high school I've tried Leonard's malasadas - I know, what is wrong with me? Growing up I always went to Punahou's annual Carnival that were always ridiculously crowded, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Phenomenal malassadas which I have never found in New York, I forget what they call them here, so maybe that is the problem. Anyway, these confections, best eaten while hot, literally melt in your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You. should. go. here. MALASADAS!!! (try both the sugar and cinnamon ones)
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I finally got to try Leonard's malasadas! They were so good fresh from the oven/oil... (I don't really know how they cook it...) There is also a ton of different varieties you can try... we had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas are not a delicate pastry. They are to pastry what plate lunch is to main-course food, which is a full assault on your cravings. There is a lot already written about Leonard's, but here are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This haupia malasada, reminded me of all the times when I was young, in the house, with relatives who made haupia from scratch. They would grind the insides of the coconut. The house would be scented...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great malasadas... what else can I say?
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only person to not give this place 5 stars? I just can't bring myself to do it. I've tried a whole variety of pastries (yes malasadas too) and every time I've been here I only felt sick and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the original bakery for bomb malasadas. If you ever visit Honolulu, go here and try them. You won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have really good friends. And our relationships center mostly around food because food is love. So when one of these friends makes a Leonard's run at 5AM and brings back a box of hot malasadas of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my lordy, soft fluffy hot goodness lightly dusted with sugar!!!Only bad thing is they aren't very good after sitting in the fridge. =( Definitely a place to go when i'm over at Hawaii!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I was missing home, and checked out Honolulu Yelp. There was a review for Leonard's Bakery.What could I ever write that would do this place justice?Since 1952. Same location.I came screaming into...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent a good 15 minutes in line this morning waiting to get 3 malasadas for myself and my co-workers. The bakery was filled with locals and tourists (tourists were easily identified with the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know what the heck a malasada was until my last trip to Oahu. Well, I learned that a malasada is a Portuguese doughnut and is also very tasty. I tried the sugar, cinnamon sugar, dobash, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in absolute heaven with my malasadas!!! There is no place in the mainland like this..none in Jersey, none in California. Its freakin dayum good! What do I like about them..sugar coating, yeasty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
need i say more? thank god i found this place through yelp!
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dude.... dude... the malasadas. There is nothing in Calfornia that even comes close to this. Malasadas are basically these donut doughy balls, filled with flavors such as guava, custard, coconut...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We're here! We're here!"Huh? Where?"We've arrived at the Temple of Temptation, Leonard's Bakery and their world famous malasadas."But, it's just a donut."Shut your mouth before Pele gets mad and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I'm just adding my small kazoo buzz to a very huge and enthusiastic choir, but I just had to tell this story...Over dinner, my boss was telling the story of taking her mother to try her...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One hour before closing all their items are half off - yes, you can get an entire cake for about $6.00, you can get more malasadas than you can fit in a Walmart bag for $5.00, and you can get coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a mango masalada. It was ok, but nothing spectacular... I guess I'm not much a donut person.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Hawaii for my birthday and my sister ended up taking me here. I'm a huge dessert/sweets addict so this place was literally a gold mine for me. I had to try the malasadas because that's the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has AMAZING malasadas, like the kind you get up hella early to go out and get so you can have one in the morning before your first class. Even if you live on campus, and your first class is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Places like this are the reason why so many islander's end up with diabetes.... and I can't blame them.The malasadas, when hot, and you don't have to wait forever for them, are killer!!
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love the malasada's! especially the custard filled ones! especially good when they are hot. I wish they had these in cali.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the mango masalada (donut with custard in it). It was yum! The flavor of the custard was light but the donut as a whole was heavy of course. Mango was the current month's flavor; I wonder...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The parking was painful with so many people there, but was worth it. Tried my first masalado and it was delicious.Warning : I thought the masalados would be small like a donut hole, so I ordered 18...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's good. Get some good coffee before you go there and then ciao down on a malasada or two. Their other baked good look tatsy also but the malasadas are fresh, hot and melt in your mouth. Google says...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yup...Honolulu landmark. If you're visiting from the mainland definitely get down to Kapahulu and try a real malasada. Yes, they are basically cholesterol pills but hey...it's worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where do I even begin to describe the euphoria that occurs after biting into a piping hot malasada. Once you've tasted a malasada, you can never go back to your run of the mill donut again. Krispy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ono-licious. How does one say mahalo for something so tasty?Fried dough ball?!?! Can't get better than that!!! Cinnamon/sugar on the outside? Even bettah'.If you want to make it fancy get it with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aloha Malasada's, but only when freshly made and hot. My fave is the chocolate plain. Hits the spot in the afternoon for a pick me up. We rented scooters around Waikiki Beach just for Leonard's. MMM!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best malasadas in Hawaii, hands down. When our family was stationed in Pearl Harbor, we would see the red striped truck show up at certain locations to sell these tasty treats. You can also go to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas are awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The malasadas are to die for! I can't decide which one I like best because they are ALL so very good. They are the best when they"re warm. When we are in town, we would go to Leonard's everyday and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sichel Baking company - formerly owned by the family of a friend set this bakery up - and on my prior visits to Oahu I hadn't tried it. So it was a must.I was a bit disappointed that the counterperson...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What I regret the most about my recent trip to O'ahu:1) Not hiking Diamond Head.2) Not flirting effectively enough with surfer boys over cheapie pitchers of Lilikoi passionfruit beer at Magoo's in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like what everyone else said, this place is delicious! I unfortunately (natch) only had the opportunity to try the malasadas, but damn were they GOOD!!!!!I tried three flavors: white sugar, cinnamon...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best malasadas on the planet!!! dont even bother trying anywhere else. (someone suggesed Tex or somethign on the big island, not even close)cant even describe how good they are. go at least a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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I LOVE THE CONVENIENCE OF FINDING A LEONARDS OVER IN THE CENTRAL AREA. TWO PLACES THAT YOU CAN GO TO AND NOT GET STUCK IN TRAFFIC ARE WAIKELE SHOPPING CENTER (MOBILE LEONARDS) AND ACROSS BEST BUY IN A...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend described malasadas as 'little puffs of heaven.' For lack of better descriptions, I will agree. Nothing beats a fresh hot malasada - it just melts in your mouth. Krispy Kreme got nothing on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can I resist the taste of this porteguese delight! Big cinnamon sugar donut holes! I've been to hawaii so many times and this is my first time at Leonard's. Crazy, I know! But I finally made it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so many good things about Leonard's, so after living on Oahu for 1 1/2 years I finally tried it. I had two friends visiting, so after dinner we decided to see what all the hype was about....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Each year, before I head out to Hawaii...i go on my annual diet...and each year I gain everything back because of these babies!! They're soooo good! It's my absolute favorite Hawaiian snack! I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why J and I didn't drive down to Kapahulu Street or to Aiea to get malasadas, I don't know. But, we decided to drive aimlessly around Ewa to find the malasada truck. Lo and behold, I spotted a truck...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Malasada's b-b-b-baby. When I was out in Honolulu, I kept on going back for some more every morning.Definitely have to go for the plain ones. The filled ones are alright but it's the plain ones...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I'm going to say is when you get your malasada HOLD ON TIGHT! I've seen plenty of unsuspecting tourists get terrorized by the gang of sneaky evil birds waiting outside. The little finch size...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We woke up early just to get some hot fresh malasadas, which were very good with and without fillings, but either 1)I'm just not a HUGE fan of malasadas or 2) Again, this is another place that was way...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMmmm... hot fresh malasadas are the best!! If only they had a storefront in the Bay Area. *sigh* Obviously any time you're in Oahu, you must stop by and try! Take home a dozen!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
...guilty secret pleasure (MALASADA) mOITO obrigado...DAMN and I wanna look good with my thong bikini on WAIKIKI, but this malasada makin my butt HUMUNGUS
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a gem. Excellent Malasadas, Excellent Value. Nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent malasadas.
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
da Malasadas-is winners!!! no other place like it. the cakes and desert is great also...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who doesn't give thie place 5 stars does NOT know what malasadas are .... LEONARD'S ..... YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMY!! I can['t wait to go back to Hawaii!!12/26/07 -- update ...I just got back from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Screw the Mainland & Japanese folks looking for helpful tips, I don't want to come in on a Sunday afternoon and wait behind 5468728268 salvating tourists looking to bring back Omiyage on their return...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the plain malasadas instead of the ones with filling. I do like the haupia filling but I can only take a bite of it. Great when it's hot out of the oven and a definite must have before the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every culture needs to have their own version of fried goodness. Malasadas are the Portuguese version of fried goodness. They are fantastic! A sugar coated outside with a gooey doey center.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There isn't much I can add to the reviews that have already been written. You come here for some malasadas that will make you cream your pants. Really, I'm just letting you know that I have in fact...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you haven't experienced the sweet bliss of Leonard's malasadas what can I say? You're missing out.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sometimes hype can turn me off. but it's all good at leonard's. i was told multiple times to try the malasadas before i moved out here. now i've consumed those perfect pieces of heaven multiple...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diabetes, here we come!!!Malasadas are like a very sugary and very fried round donut. Lots of unique flavors. They're good, but for some reason, I havent wanted (or craved) to try them again.Edit:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody else has already said it. This place makes the malasadas that all other malasadas aspire to be. Made fresh to order, these just can't be beat. Whether you get the plain with sugar or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place so much that I forced my friend to take me here multiple times during a week's stay. The malasadas with haupia filling are a must, but the regular ones are just as good. Even good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasada's without sugar and lilikoi cream (their current flavor). . . mmm. Go now for the lilikoi because in March it will be a different special flavor.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The first malasada I ever tried was at Leonard's. It was our mid-afternoon snack after a filling lunch. The malasada satiated my desire for something sweet. It's best to eat a malasada when it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my first malasada here. Fresh and hot. OH! So nice. It triggered a memory so long ago how my mother used to make donuts. Malasadas are different but similar in some ways. It goes down nice with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: lilikoi malasada. Daaaaaaaamn. I'm going to 24 Hour Fitness now...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The trick to not eating too many Malasadas is to eat soooo many the first time you get them that you get sick and it will take you at least another year to look at these delicious balls of fried dough...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was living in Kaimuki in 1958 and a young child, every Friday night we'd walk down to Leonard's Bakery from our 7th Ave. house and pick up the best tasting malasadas this side of Portugal. What...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i grabbed a dozen malasadas before hopping on a flight to LA to impress some dude.the lady was so nice-- even gave me three extra to eat on the plane and all the sugar on the side so they would stay...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eat one right after you buy your 1/2 dozen (or more). I live in San Francisco and fell in love with Leonard's malasadas after my first try.My friends and I did not talk for about 10-15 minutes as we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recently I bought a box of Leonard's malasadas (cinnamon sugar is my favorite, like the ones at Punahou carnival) to take to a birthday party pot-luck at Kaimana beach in Waikiki. My fiance and I got...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas are deep fried, hole-less donuts rolled in sugar. That's it. However, as for the taste, it's altogether otherworldly. They always arrive to you hot and fresh. They'll never burn your tongue....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place - felt very old school. ordered two malasadas: one original w/sugar, one filled w/vanilla custard. the original tasted like a donut w/o the hole. and i forgot about the second one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas - talk about a guilty pleasure! Where can I get me some of these on the mainland? Oh well, more reason to return my taste buds back to Hawaii! Now I'm an impulse shopper, and well, an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pregnancy cravings are real...But since I'm on the mainland and Leonard's is all the way in Hawaii, a review of their malasadas will just have to do...They're just cinnamon-sugary, doughy bits of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's is the standard by which all Hawaiian malasadas are measured...and with good reason. Light, fluffy, sweet, and crunchy fried dough. What more do you want? There's other malasada spots in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truth be told, I'm kinda sick of Malasadas. Then again, if you offered me one, I'd eat one right away. Eat them hot. So fluffy. My friends would disown me if I didn't give this place five stars. We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
malasada's,mmmmmmmmmm!
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to pile on another 5 star review for Leonard's like they pour on the powdered sugar (and cinnamon) on their HOT malasadas. Yes, it's touristy. Yet, it's local, too. Grab a dozen malasadas...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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I was taken to Leonard's by a friend who insisted I try malasadas nowhere else but here. I don't ever eat donuts, but I am so glad I made an exception for Leonard's! I loved it. Get your order, and park...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasada madness! OMG, yum!
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas... mmmm.....Very light and fluffy. You must eat them piping hot otherwise they can go stale pretty fast.
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best malasadas I've ever had. A definite must!
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Leonard's is *the* place to get your malasadas, or Portugese donuts, in Hawaii. The malasadas here are reputed to be the best on the island, and they've won acclaim from local newspapers and have eve...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing compares to Leonard's malasadas. I don't know anywhere else that can top them! I like the filled babies too YUM! A trip to Oahu is not complete without a visit to Leonard's. The malasada is a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Leonard's Bakery is famous for their malasadas (Portugese donuts) and for good reason! On a recent visit I bought three - two original and one filled with haupia (coconut pudding). Taking a bite of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Leonard's is just one of those places that every tourist to Hawaii must go to. Their malassadas just melt in your mouth. My friends and I always pick up a box before we go to the north shore to eat on the way.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place just once and I loved it! So much that I drooled on my keyboard just now. For real.
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All people should love malasadas. Screw Atkins... if you cannot find joy in little pockets of perfectly fried dough, you are missing a key gene that makes you human.Leonard's is the king of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah...this brings back memories of me on my little bicycle pedaling down the road to the bakery picking up warm, oven fresh malasadas for my family...Hands down the BEST malasadas you'll ever find!! If...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
'Uh hello!?!?!Malasadas! There malasadas are the best. This is the ORIGINAL I tell you!!!They are calling my name!! I hear them. Crap, I am here in California. What am I going to do?!
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For some strange reason, we kept taking the long way to get to Fwy 1. Well, I think it was so we could keep stopping by Leonard's.Malasadas - a perfect accompaniment for a drive out to North Shore,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Malasadas!!!! oh yeah...gotta go to Leonard's! http://www.leonardshawaii.com/
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been 5 years since we visited Leonard's and my daughter's first - and Leonard's was a destination (we went there twice!) that we had to make during our last recent visit to Oahu. Our first visit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the cinnamon sugar Malassada which was good, cinnamon though overpowered it. I should have stuck with just the plain regular malassada. But their malasada are really fluffy. Have tried other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ummmmm.......good! Isn't that enough said?
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I bring two dozen home to the mainland and by the next day, a few is left. I don't eat donuts, but malasada's I'll eat one or two...or three. My favorite is the plain with sugar or the custard filled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live for Leonard's malasadas. In my book, it's really one of the only reasons to venture anywhere within 5 miles of Waikiki. I make sure to stop for a box at every (sadly, few and far between)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my must-haves when I visit Hawaii... I love the moist, almost sticky consistency of this sugary dough melting in your mouth. While other bakeries make just as good malasadas in their own way,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best use of fried dough other than beignets. this is basically like a cream-filled donut but better...get it w/ guava filling for an extra hawaiian touch!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Adding my voice to the din... best malasadas ever, period. Enough said.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The malasada's are really, really good!!! Get them in the morning and grab a cup of joe and you are good to go for breakfast! They are open early too... I think 7am! They are light and fluffy leaving...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place makes the best malasadas! you got to try them!
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I salivate just thinking about them -- someone ring a bell? Leonards has the best malasadas in the world. I'd totally suggest getting the custard filled ones from this throwback bakery. Heck, my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drool! So glad my boyfriend and I made the trek over to Leonard's from Waikiki beach. So glad my friend told me about it! Not the most convenient location but their malasadas are definitely worth...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first encountered the malasadas here when I was 5, and it left and impression on me ever since. Just went back to Hawaii recently and are still the best I've had. My dad and I went there one night...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yeah, they're pretty awesome donuts. oh sorry, MALASADAS. same diff. fried dough, yah? my bad. either way, maybe its my aversion to donuts or something, but these things are just ok. it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of course they're healthy... ish... Well, at least they're fried and they taste 3 at a time good. I get mine the old way without any filling.As for the comparison to beignets, you might as well...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best form of fried dough ever.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the masalada craze was a bit too hyped up for me. Yes they are good right out of the fryer. But are they best "donuts?" No...gimme a cafe du monde beignet any day!This location needs a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to get Malasadas, but you definitley have to eat them while they're fresh and hot. They have a wide variety of these Portuguese doughnuts; ranging from plain sugar to filled with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay - being a Boston resident you are brainwashed into thinking D&D is the end all, be all of donuts... However, half way around the world there is a small place called Leonard's Bakery in Honolulu,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm!! Great place to stop by on your way to or coming back from Hanauma Bay!!*drool* Sugar and Cinnamon Malasadas... sooo goood O_o
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a MUST-HAVE treat when you are in the Kapahulu area of Honolulu...they have these deep fried lovely donut-like things called Malasadas (I believe they are Portuguese?) rolled in sugar and can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My childhood memories are malasadas-filled!
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love you, malasadas.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Allow them to change your religion: Malasadas.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh god, Leonard's Bakery. I'd give them five stars; but, they made me fat! ... So, that's not really a bad thing for them. I can't resist their malasadas, especially when they're piping hot. Mmm mmm....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one word - malasadas! plain Portugese doughnuts with Hawaiian sugar coating or filled with coconut, guava, cream. this is it. if you don't stop here for malasadas you're missing out!
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although we're not able to make the trek out to this location each time we are wanting some malasadas, this is its original store and offers more than just malasadas.I do not have a sweet tooth so one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I understand that if you need a luridly tinted multi-tiered wedding monstrosity liberally slathered with white frosting and some ungodly gooey tropical concoction percolating within (guava jelly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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My parents love Leonard's malasadas and they even bought me funny looking malasada plush wearting a striped chef's hat. Leonards has a wide array of baked goods in addition to their specialty, the malasada....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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My visit to Honolulu had scheduled a visit to Leonard's because of Citysearch. The "off the beaten paths" and "local" favorites found in your reviews were the best meals we had here. The front desk staff at...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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Leonards is definitely a local favorite! Their malasadas are no doubt the best on the island, especially their custard filled ones. When its nice and warm, it's so delicious.Leonards has recentl...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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This is a bakery that is basically on the side of most roads. However, what they are known for are malasadas which are basically a doughnut. Its a fried dough ball covered in sugar, but this place is really...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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Known solely for their amazing Malasadas. Except its very rundown looking and I think they only spend money on the Malasadas. The plus is that the Malasadas are the best on the island
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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This place over the years has gain popularity due to their advertisements. The store is very close to Waikiki and they are known for their malasadas. It is basically a doughnut equivalent but it tastes very...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2005
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These are my favorite on-the-go treat, and no one makes malasadas quite like Leonard's. I haven't had the pleasure of visiting the bakery yet, instead stopping by the famous red and white vans that r...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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While their pao doce--a yeasty nicely crusty portuguese sweetbread--is rather yummy, most people come here for the original great malasada. Available seconds after you order it, mysteriously still ho...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Some times I'll stop at Leonard's Bakery to buy malasadas for my family. The light fluffy sugar donuts always hits the spot. I also buy Leonard's malasadas at the red and white stands at the large s...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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Fresh, hot malasadas! A must-go for any out-of-town visitor. The regular sugar and cinnamon ones are great, but so are the ones with filling (guava, coconut, etc). A very local feel, with t-shirts and stickers...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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If you haven't been to Leonards, you should correct this error. They are well known for their Portugese malasadas, which are comparable to a doughnut. They are beset when eaten fresh and hot, so when you go in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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If you have never had a Leonard's Malasada, then where have you been?!? They have wagons all over the island, including the swap meet. My kids LOVE the chocolate ones, but I personally prefer the su...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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A never-fail delight! The review on Food Network doesn't do it justice. Hot, sweet, fluffy - fantastic! A must-do stop in Honolulu.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2005
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Leonard's is by far the best malasada shop around!!! There are other shops, like Champion Malasadas, but they don't measure up to the quality of Leonard's. The actual doughnut is cooked all the way through!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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The malasadas are" to die for". If you have a sweet tooth don't pass up this place. You can't get these tasty treats like this stateside. This place is the ultimate "hole in the wall" -cut out from the 1950"s....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2004
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These portuguese take on donuts are heavenly! i've tried malasadas from other places but Leonard's is the best. their truck variety is good but not the same as the bakery ones. freshly fried up, it's crispy...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2003
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There's nothing better than standing in the parking lot of Leonard's, eating a malassada fresh and hot from the fryer. It's a family tradition every time we visit. Lucky us--we even discovered a mobile...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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this nondescript bakery, a 15-minute walk from waikiki, delivers the best malassadas (a portuguese word to describe a sweet deep-fried pastry rolled in sugar) that the islands have to offer. the other...
gayot.com - user review
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when it comes to malasada, no one is better...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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