Leonard Jr.’s

Nothing better than HOT malasadas when you’re in the mood for doughy delights! I like to mix the li hing mui and regular sugar ones…
All I need to go with em is a nice cup of coffee…
Great customer service here: fast, friendly, and HOT!!!

Leonard’s is a classic and the ONLY place to satisfy your malasada craving!
The Kapahulu location is the best! Unfortunately, as you head west, Leonards quality rolls downhill. The Waimalu location is a hit or miss, and when they miss, they really miss. The truck in Waikele Shopping Center sucks, don’t waste your time, there maladads are smaller than the other locations.
Waimalu location will satisfy, but the parking lot is always full, day or night.

Need a treat for your coworkers? Go to Leonards. Need a treat to bring to a potluck? Go to Leonards. Need a great breakfast? Go to Leonards.
This little pink box of joy is delicious! I seriously love Leonards. They are my replacement for doughnuts and I think that they are better. They are warm and goey and sweet. Best when warm! Best malasadas ever! And if you are visiting Hawaii come here this is an island favorite!

Yes kids, Crack is wack! Please do not attempt what you are about to read at home. I am fortunate enough to have never been an addict and do not know the true hold a substance has on a human in this condition. That is until I got my hands on a powdery, white substance sold out of some little whole in the wall.
Leonard’s Jr. in Hawaii. Not the well known one in Honolulu but its little brother, I think, has got me craving Malasada’s. I was warned of the potential hold it would have on me… But I didn’t care. I was on vacation and I was willing to do whatever came my way. You could say that I was on vacation from myself and susceptible to influences both positive and negative.
I sneakily took the Malasada in my hands, away from everyone’s sight. I was ashamed I was about to consume a hole-​less donut. After all, how good could a hole-​less donut be? I barely like regular donuts (except for chocolate, chocolate with peanuts). At first bite, I was hooked and I needed more. Fortunately, aside from the sticky fingers the only real drawback from this addiction, possible weight gain.
I now wake up in cold sweats waiting for the day I return to this Hawaii and get my hands on this powdery white pleasure maker called Malasadas. Sure the great weather, clear beaches and relaxation was great but I don’t see a Unilocal account for them so I reviewed the next best thing, Malasadas at Leonards Jr.

The best malasadas in the state! Sorry outer islands but you know its true! Leonard’s and Leonard’s Jr. is whats up!
I like the fact that they have expanded their custard fillings to include seasonal specials. This past trip they featured Mango Custard (see pic) this was awesome! A word the the wise: one filled malasada will fill you up! If you want to enjoy and try all the flavors, just tell them to go easy on the filling. The haupia and chocolate filled ones are also a must try.
Tips for malahini (new to the island):
1. Stick to the Kapahulu location. This is not the best neighborhood! This location only has malasadas. The Kapahulu location has lots of other things to try.
2. Try the ling hing powder (sweet and sour)
3. Try the Haupia filled malasada even if you don’t «like» coconut
4. Don’t forget to tip Aunty or the Micro chick working there.

Wait a minute… is that Leonard’s malasada truck?
Exit the freeway right now!
I saw the truck when I was going to Waikele outlet. Got my li hing malasada for my fuel. It was hot but not as good as its regular masalada. Maybe because I am not a fan of li hing?
3 stars!
Leonard Jr’s is kinda yummylicious!

I’m gonna have to disagree with Nelson — Leonard’s isn’t the «undisputed King of malasadas,» even if I’m the only one who will dispute it! I’ve had much better malasadas elsewhere, in particular from Kauai Malasadas (on, you guessed it, Kauai). Leonard’s have a slight bitter taste left from the oil, where Kauai Malas do not.
For filled malas, though, Leonard’s reigns supreme.
You’re getting about the same deal here as the larger location by Waikiki, just a different experience (and you’re not buying malasadas for the experience, anyway). This spot is cramped and dirty, so just be aware and prepared to ignore that fact so you can get your darn malasadas. Best as a last stop on the way to the airport, and yes, they WILL let you carry custard-​filled malas on the plane. They are not a liquid. We asked. Twice.

On previous trips to different Hawaiian islands, I’ve had malasadas. Some better than others.
I rarely eat desserts like this, but Leonard’s is pretty famous for theirs.
I had heard so much about them, we had to try one.
We saw their truck on the way to our hotel, and decided we’d stop for a snack.
We shared one regular, and one chocolate filled. They were fresh and piping hot, and totally delicious. The chocolate is unnecessary, the classic is the winner by far,
Although i really enjoyed my malasada, it’s not something i needed to have again while in Hawaii.

Unilocal 365 Challenge #79/​365
You wonder if you’ve walked into heaven because you see gold shining.
As you blink your eyes, reality sets in because it is from the counter person across the counter smiling at you with gold grills as you order 2 dozen original malasadas.
I was about to share that she must be a big fan of Lil’ Wayne but a fellow Unilocalie has suggested it also!
Anyhow, Leonards Malasada’s is part of the local food suggestions to anyone visiting the islands or just moved here.
It doesn’t matter if you have to wipe your face continually and brush off the sugar off your clothes.
However, count the calories and you’ll most likely be battling within yourself that just one malasada will not enlarge your bottom and poof out your hips.
So, just try one… or two ;)

First day back home, and of course, I had to have some Leonard’s…
(O)nly available on Oahu
®ight out of the fryer iz da best!
(I)‘m telling you, Original Sugar is all you need to order…
(G)otta get some malassadas every time I come home
(I) can put away a good number of these bad boys
(N)o need for cinnamon or any cream filled; you’ll be disappointed…
(A)lways craving Leonard’s
(L)eonard’s is way better than Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme
(S)o frickin’ ONOLICIOUS!!!
(U)ndisputed king of malasadas
(G)o get some any time you can!
(A)iry, melts in your mouth, and addicting!
®eally wish Vegas had a Leonard’s
Until next time I come home… ALOHA!!!
Unilocal 365 CHALLENGE-(50/365) «Podagee Doughnuts»

Best. Malasadas. EVER.
Thank da portagees ah for this tasty deep-​fried donut/​confection.
You always get fresh right out of the deep fryer after they drained the donuts really well. Whatever you do, eat Malasadas right away (who wouldn’t right?) in a day or two, or else they’ll get really HARD! Old stale pan! No me gusta! :’(

Yummy dough of goodness. When ever it is that I make it back to Hawaii I stop by this place and get two dozen of their malasadas, custard and no filling but tossed with sugar.
When I bite into them you get the sugar on the outside, the crunch of the outer dough then the fluffy goodness within!
This is a def. must try when you’re in Hawaii, but the location its self is rather tiny =]

This place isnt just another «Malasada» Spot …
THIS PLACE IS THE ONE AND ONLY MASALADA SPOT!!!
Imagine a donut … fried fresh … then coated with sugar or cinamon … then … with choice of custard filling? Holy SMOKES!!! Its really good … im not gonna lie … Plus, the ladies working this joint know what they are doing … I would of made love to her … minus the fact that we got the box one hour before our flight … so sorry lady … maybe next time …
This is spot needs to be checked out on your Hawaii trip …

First off, whenever i order malasada’s from the Leonard’s wagon in Waikele or the Leonard’s Jr in Waimalu, i feel like i’m ordering a Malasada from love all the way from the island of Micronesia. Is being Micronesian a pre-​requisite to work at these locations? Anyway no pun intended, i just get a kick ordering my malasada’s and having that micronesian lady smiling at me with her grill looking like Lil Wayne and trying to figure out what she’s saying to me because she probably has a beetlenut stuck in her mouth.
Anyway, the malasada’s are always great wherever i get them from, but getting that micronesian love from the Waikele and Waimalu locations make me wanna wear my oversized football jersey, put on a fake grill, and sell malasada’s…CHEE!!!

I honestly never knew that this place was here, but my wife thought of it when we were both off of school and work. I have never been here and this place is very small, but the goodness that comes out of these little things is huge.
We ordered a 6 box (2) cinnamon, (2) haupia, and (2) chocolate. My favorite were the chocolate filled ones, although I will say there is a lot of filling in them. They are so good when they come out and they are hot and doughy. So good, definitely a place to stop if you are near here.

Malasadas — that’s all you ever hear about and Leonard’s is supposed to be the place to get them. This tiny location of Leonard Jr’s is located right next door to Baldwin’s Shaved Ice and is an actual shop.
They offered malasadas filled with custard, haupia, or chocolate for $ 1.15/each. We got the custard one and it was just okay, I think it would taste divine if it was filled with the vanilla bean custard they use in a Beard Papa Cream Puff. Wow, I would be all over that! We also tried the haupia version and it was sour, not sweet. It was more disappointing than anything and just not what I was hoping for or expecting. Oh well.
They are open daily from 5:30 am.
They have notices reminding you to count your change before you leave, I guess there’s been discrepancies with whomever is handling the register. I could tell the guy counting my change wasn’t the strongest in math.

Chocolate malasada!
That is all.

We spotted the truck from the freeway and had to pull off and get to it.
Malasadas. I love you.
There was a line of people waiting and I watched as soon as people ordered, they’d eat one as soon as they got it in their hand.
I don’t blame them. They’re heavenly. And, for some reason I think it tastes better out of the truck than buying them at the bakery. Any of the sugared or filled. I get excited when I see those pink Leonard’s boxes. You know what’s in them. Malasadas!

I dream of this place.
Portuguese doughnuts or malasadas are like a beignet/​doughnut/​brioche all combined in one. They are delicious at Leonard’s. I prefer these over Champion’s any day (Champion’s are kind of tangy). There may constantly be a line, but that’s okay. Totally worth the wait. Also, I don’t know, this is just me, but stick to the simple malasadas. Maybe try out the cream filled ones? But I never like those ones that much. They’re also more expensive, so yeah.
Only only eat them hot and on the same day. I’m small, but I can down 2 easy.

Maybe only tourists and transplants go to this one because all the reviews are from people that don’t live in Hawaii… weird, yeah?
Anyway, this place always has FRESH malasadas (like burn your mouth fresh), and they always have monthly special fillings (i.e. mango and pineapple) to go with your standard custard, chocolate, and haupia.
You gotta eat them fast though because unlike pizza, they just totally suck when they’re cold or if you have to reheat them. If this place wasn’t right down the hill from my house I probably wouldn’t go there much, but they’re always a great treat to eat while you’re waiting at the airline gate to catch your flight back to the mainland… mmm…