Liliha Bakery

Liliha Bakery Hawaii's home bakery since 1950 serving all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner and baking hand-made pastries from scratch!
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In 1950, Roy and Koo Takakuwa opened a tiny retail outlet at 1703 Liliha Street selling Roy's loaves of bread. The popularity of his baked goods outgrew the little store, and in 1961, the Takakuwa's moved to Kuakini Street, but kept the Liliha name. Over the years, Liliha Bakery became an integral part of the community. Kids would stop on their way home from school and dig out coins for a glazed d

oughnut. Old friends would meet for a cup of coffee at the counter. Aunties would pick up a dobash cake for the family potluck. Some patrons have been coming to the bakery for decades, and staff members have watched families grow and change over the years. The Takakuwas provided its employees with a family work environment. Some staff members have served 20, 30 and 40 years and have been instrumental in helping the business find its special place as a landmark bakery. Thirty-five years after founding the bakery, Roy died in 1985. His son, William, took over the business, and Koo oversaw the company's finances till she retired in the early 1990s. The Coco Puff Comeback

Contrary to popular belief, the coco puff was not always a part of Liliha Bakery's history. In fact, the bakery's chantilly cake, a chocolate cake with a rich buttercream frosting, had been the bakery's number-one seller for a long time. Around 1970, the coco puff made its debut but it was a "fantastic flop," said William Takakuwa. But around 1990, chief baker Kame Ikemura, now retired, reformulated the recipe with a dab of chantilly frosting, and the coco puff was a hit. Back to the Future

In early 2008, the Takakuwa family entrusted its legacy to Peter Kim, a Honolulu entrepreneur who started his own family business, Yummy Korean BBQ, more than 20 years earlier. Peter is honored to carry on the Liliha Bakery tradition and is committed to preserving the bakery's quality and character. Plans are in the works to provide more Islanders with the taste and spirit of Liliha Bakery. Peter hopes to open additional shops in Honolulu and the Neighbor Islands. Visit Liliha Bakery and become a part of the history that's still in the making.

06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day šŸ©Not that we need an excuse to enjoy a donutā€¦ but weā€™ll take one. šŸ˜‰

Stop by and celebrate with us today!

Be part of the next chapter of Liliha Bakery. āœØAs we prepare to open our newest location at WaikÄ«kÄ« Beach Walk, we're lo...
06/05/2026

Be part of the next chapter of Liliha Bakery. āœØ

As we prepare to open our newest location at Waikīkī Beach Walk, we're looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team.

Meet with us at our upcoming Job Fair:

šŸ“ WaikÄ«kÄ« Beach Walk, 2nd Floor
226 Lewers St.
Honolulu, HI 96815

Thursday, June 11 | 1PMā€“5PM
Friday, June 12 | 9AMā€“2PM

Can't make it during Job Fair hours? Contact us to schedule an appointment at our Corporate Office.

Apply online anytime at lilihabakery.com/apply

We look forward to meeting you!

06/02/2026

Thereā€™s just something about the perfect bite-sized donut that gets us every time šŸ¤­šŸ© Pick up some Mochi Bites and see why theyā€™re so hard to resist!

Join us at our upcoming Job Fair and be part of our growing WaikÄ«kÄ« Beach Walk team.Weā€™re currently hiring for multiple ...
05/25/2026

Join us at our upcoming Job Fair and be part of our growing Waikīkī Beach Walk team.

Weā€™re currently hiring for multiple front and back of house positions and would love to meet you.

Thursday, May 28 | 1PMā€“5PM
Friday, May 29 | 9AMā€“2PM

You can also apply anytime online at lilihabakery.com/apply!

05/24/2026

Name a better trio.... we'll wait šŸ¤¤

Order our Dubai Chocolate Items now : lilihabakery.com/order

Weā€™re continuing to grow our WaikÄ«kÄ« Beach Walk team and are excited to host another upcoming Job Fair.Weā€™re currently h...
05/21/2026

Weā€™re continuing to grow our WaikÄ«kÄ« Beach Walk team and are excited to host another upcoming Job Fair.

Weā€™re currently hiring for multiple front and back of house positions, and training will be available for all positions.

Thursday, June 4 | 9AMā€“2PM
Friday, June 5 | 1PMā€“5PM

Unable to attend during Job Fair hours?
Please contact 808-941-4588 to schedule an appointment at our Corporate Office.

Applications are also available online at lilihabakery.com/apply

Weā€™re hiring for our soon-to-open location!If youā€™re passionate about hospitality, food, and creating memorable guest e...
05/20/2026

Weā€™re hiring for our soon-to-open location!

If youā€™re passionate about hospitality, food, and creating memorable guest experiences, weā€™d love to meet you.

Join us onsite:
Thursday, May 28 from 1PMā€“5PM
Friday, May 29 from 9AMā€“2PM

Unable to attend during Job Fair hours?
Please contact to schedule an appointment at our Corporate Office.

You can also apply online at lilihabakery.com/apply!

We can't wait to see you soon!

05/20/2026

Our Banana Royale Cake in all its glory šŸ˜

Order online now by visiting: lilihabakery.com/order

Now hiring at our WaikÄ«kÄ« Beach Walk location.Join a local favorite serving HawaiŹ»i since 1950 and be part of our newest...
05/14/2026

Now hiring at our Waikīkī Beach Walk location.

Join a local favorite serving HawaiŹ»i since 1950 and be part of our newest location opening soon.

Open positions include:
Line Cooks, Bakers, Prep Cooks, Bakery Retail, Servers, Bussers, Food Runners, Bartenders, and more.

Hiring event:
Thursday, May 28 from 1PMā€“5PM
Friday, May 29 from 9AMā€“2PM

To schedule an appointment, please contact us at 808-941-4588.

You may also apply online at lilihabakery.com/apply if you can't make it!

We can't wait to see you soon!

05/14/2026

NEW Dubai Chocolate Brownie šŸ˜ Made with our fresh baked chewy brownies and topped with Dubai chocolate goodness and crushed pistachios šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø

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+18085311651

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