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“try our delicately sweet and moist Hawaiian sweetbread”
Located on the Big Island, midway between Kailua-Kona and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Bake Shop & Visitor Center is a welcome oasis for travelers. Awaiting you on our beautifully landscaped 4-acre tropical estate, are free samples of our famous Hawaiian Sweetbread. Enjoy our Ka'u Coffee, Malasadas, Anpans and other bakery treats. Refresh yourself with our ice cream, delicious sandwiches, plate lunches, fresh salads and much more. Introduced to Hawai’i by Portuguese sugar workers during the 19th century, sweetbread has become a time-honored favorite among residents and visitors alike. Our delicately sweet and moist Hawaiian sweetbread at Punalu’u Bake Shop originated from a traditional family recipe. When the recipe was adapted and prepared at a resort restaurant in Punalu’u (Ka’u District on the Big Island of Hawaii) in the 1970s, the sweetbread was an instant hit. To keep visitors and kama’aina supplied with this popular favorite, the Punalu’u Bake Shop was opened in 1991.
Every time anyone I know goes to the big island, I humbly request some yummies from this shop. So of course the first time we visit Hawaii we come here twice! Parking and seating is surprisingly... Read more
Amazing malasadas! Definitely my favorite place for malasadas on the island. They have a wide variety of flavors and they're all great. I loved the ube and lillikoi the best. We got some bread... Read more
Yummy yummy yummy! I forgot to take a picture of the malasadas but those were the highlight, so delicious. I also got the chicken teriyaki plate which came with white rice and Mac salad, it was... Read more
This malasada shop is to-die-for! Malasada's are like donuts...but on crack. Seriously, I could probably live on them. Read more
We loved this place! I love Big Island, we could seriously live there. We will definitely visit again when we return for a visit. Read more
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Great “pit stop” on our way from Papakōlea Beach to Punaluu beach. Bathrooms were clean, staff was friendly, and food was very reasonably priced! Read more
Very nice place to stop for a snack (pastry or ice cream). The most southern bakery. Staff was friendly, clean bathrooms & prices were reasonable. Beautiful property to spend some time outside relaxing. Read more
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Punalu'u Bake Shop
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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