It’s well-known among locals that if you’re visiting Hawaiʻi Island, you better return with delicious omiyage (gifts) to share. From fluffy sweet bread to delightful strawberry mochi, some seriously iconic sweet treats can be enjoyed on Hawaiʻi Island. According to HAWAIʻI Magazine readers, these are the best bakeries on the Big Island in 2025. […]
Hawaiʻi Island, nicknamed the Big Island, is known for its grand natural wonders. Travelers can witness a fiery eruption at Kīlauea, hike to a 420-foot waterfall, ride horses in paniolo (cowboy) country, swim with manta rays and trek to a black-sand beach—and more, all on the largest Hawaiian island. Then, after working up an appetite,
Satisfy your sweet tooth at these famous bakeries that make decadent treats on Hawaiʻi Island. From soft mochi to piping hot malasada, here’s how HAWAIʻI Magazine’s readers ranked the best bakeries they’ve enjoyed in 2023. Punaluʻu Bake Shop Located in Nā‘ālehu, this bakery was once located inside a restaurant where it became famous for its
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is when we stuff ourselves with guilty pleasures before Ash Wednesday, the day that marks the start of Lent and what feels like an endless 40-days of fasting. In Hawaiʻi, devouring copious amounts of malasadas on Fat Tuesday is a local tradition. The deep-fried doughnut represents the blend
