The best bakeries & sweet shops in Hawaii County

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Kona Sweets Bakeshop (opens in a new tab)

79-7491 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd · Kealakekua

Made-to-order creations from Kona Sweets Bakeshop mean you get exactly what you’re dreaming up, from elegant wedding tiers to the design…

Made-to-order creations from Kona Sweets Bakeshop mean you get exactly what you’re dreaming up, from elegant wedding tiers to the design you sketched on a napkin. Not planning a party this week? Grab their pastries at Gypsea Gelato and call it quality control.

From the Big Island newsletter, October 20, 2026

Snack Hawaii (opens in a new tab)

73-5569 Kauhola St #10 · Kailua-Kona

Snack Hawaii is your go-to for Li Hing Mui everything, from sour watermelon and strawberry belts to classic red and sweet li hing mui. Add…

Snack Hawaii is your go-to for Li Hing Mui everything, from sour watermelon and strawberry belts to classic red and sweet li hing mui. Add crack seed, arare, dried seafood, Kona coffee, mac nuts, plus a Build Your Own Gift Box or snack subscription and call your pau hana cravings handled.

From the Big Island newsletter, October 11, 2026

Arise Kona Bakery and Cafe (opens in a new tab)

74-5555 Kaiwi St F 2-3 · Kailua-Kona

Arise Kona Bakery and Cafe elevates the everyday with fresh-milled ancient-grain loaves, tangy sourdough, bubble waffles, croissants, and…

Checked Oct 2

Arise Kona Bakery and Cafe elevates the everyday with fresh-milled ancient-grain loaves, tangy sourdough, bubble waffles, croissants, and macarons in flavors like lilikoi and Kona coffee.

From the Big Island newsletter, October 6, 2026

Lele's Bakery & Restaurant (opens in a new tab)

73-5613 Olowalu St #5 · Kailua-Kona

Lele's Bakery & Restaurant is turning Kona mornings into a habit with cinnamon rolls, ube crinkle cookies, and malasadas filled with…

Lele's Bakery & Restaurant is turning Kona mornings into a habit with cinnamon rolls, ube crinkle cookies, and malasadas filled with housemade, locally sourced jams. Need something savory this week? Focaccia pizza, quiches, and chewy bagels hit that workweek hunger just right.

From the Big Island newsletter, October 13, 2026