Top 10 Malasadas on Maui

They have plain or guava filled malasadas and even small ones stacked on sticks. The Malasadas look like square doughnuts without holes, but there is a subtle difference in the flavor. They are light, ridiculously tasty, and their guava filling is uniquely theirs. Pretty sweet! You have to get to T. Komoda’s Bakery early as they do tend to sell out. Don’t be surprised to see a line out the door!

• Komoda Bakery offers 30 variety of baked items, including their unique Guava filled malasadas.
• Go early as they sell out.

You can pretty much order whatever your heart desires from the menu, but here are some of our favorites:

• Lilikoi – Also known as passion fruit, their Lilikoi filling has the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. For a slightly sour kick, choose the li-hing powder coating. If you prefer sweeter flavors, go with powdered sugar instead.
• Bavarian Crème – For a rich comfort-food style, choose the Bavarian Crème filling. The vanilla custard flavors pair perfectly with the slightly crisp dough for a perfect balance of textures. Any of their sugar coatings work great with this filling, although cinnamon is a crowd favorite.
• Cookie Butter – A superb filling option, Cookie Butter works incredibly well in the center of malasadas. The rich cinnamon flavor goes great with plain, powdered sugar or cinnamon coating. Or, if you’re a purist, ask for no sugar to let the sweet cookie flavor stand on its own.

Please note that they are a cash-only business and their hours are subject to change. Make sure to call and check that they’re open before you go, just in case.

About halfway to Hana from Maui’s north shore, Uncle Harry’s is a must-stop spot for delectable treats and refreshing bites. Since 1975, Uncle Harry’s has been a beloved roadside fruit stand that offers some of the tastiest Maui treats. The malasadas here will just melt in your mouth! Keep in mind that they are a crowd favorite, so it’s best to get here early before they sell out.

Open on Mondays from 10am to 3:30pm, and Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 3pm, Uncle Harry’s serves up an array of other delicious offerings as well. Indulge in fresh fruit smoothies, Kalua pork tacos, hot dogs, chili dogs, seasonal fruits, banana bread, shave ice, and much more. Each visit promises a new treat and a taste of Maui’s local flavors.

To learn more and to stay up-to-date on their daily specials, check out Uncle Harry’s Instagram. Whether you’re on a journey to Hana or just exploring East Maui, a stop at Uncle Harry’s Marketplace is a must!

For a place that emphasizes fine dining sushi, surprisingly, Morimoto staff cook up amazing malasadas. Many might think they are just square donuts, but they are much more than that. The dough has to be just right, or the results will be too heavy. The oil has to be the right temperature, or it will be greasy. Rather than filling the malasadas, Morimoto’s pastry chef enhances the flavor and light texture with three different dipping sauces; each one is delicious and completely different—Apple Banana Cheesecake, Sake Caramel, Waialua Chocolate. They are worth every calorie.

• Morimoto is very particular in frying their malasadas. The dough has to be just right, and oil has to be right temperature.
• No filling but sauces come in three flavors: Apple Banana Cheesecake, Sake Caramel, Waialua Chocolate

Each Zippy’s location in the chain has a Napoleon’s Bakery inside. So, you can get your malasadas to-go at the bakery counter or if dining in you can order them hot and fresh for dessert. They are best when hot out of the oven, so they aren’t sitting around in a display case. Napoleon Bakery malasadas are known for their soft texture and full flavor. You can choose plain, choke sugar, or cinnamon sugar or filled with haupia, vanilla custard, or chocolate custard. Every malasada aficionado has a favorite. Zippy’s sells a good amount of these tasty treats every day, all day long.

• Zippy’s has a diner section and Napolean Bakery section. Malasadas can be ordered to-go or eaten for dessert sitting down.
• Flavors are plain, choke sugar, or cinnamon sugar filled with haupia, vanilla custard, or chocolate custard.

Their malasadas will melt in your mouth, and are available by piece or by the dozen. The cream-filled malasadas are true standouts, as they provide a delightful burst of flavor with each bite. Beyond great malasadas, Four Sisters Bakery serves fresh butter rolls, pan de coco, ensemada, pandesal, and delicious mango bread.

They are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3 pm, and on Saturdays from 6:30 am to 1 pm. It is wise to get there early as the malasadas tend to sell out quickly.

Four Sisters Bakery is a cherished destination for both locals and visitors. It is a prime spot for authentic and yummy baked goods on Maui.

Alyse Jenkins is the new bakery manager and has worked in several bakeries around Maui. She claims this little spot is the busiest, “Malasadas are a big seller for us. Visitors and locals come in for them all the time!” Stephanie and Rick Brown from Vancouver, Washington comes to Maui annually. One of their first stops is Sugar Beach Bakery for their favorite malasadas. Both say Sugar Beach Bakery’s malasadas compare favorably to Leonard’s on Oahu, which is located between Kaimuki and Waikiki. Leonard’s is widely believed to be the first bakery to sell malasadas in the state. So, this is a high compliment, indeed! Stop by and try Chef Jenkin’s version. She rolls them in sugar or Li Hing Mui powder, which is made from dried plums. Locals eat them like candy, and some call them crack seed, a mixture of sweet, sour and salty. You don’t find that anywhere else. Make the journey to North Kihei for unique malasadas or other treats, and you won’t be disappointed.

• Part of Ululani Hawaiian Shave Ice’s growing empire and their only bakery thus far.
• Chef Jenkin’s malasadas come in sugar or Li Hing Mui powder.

Salina from Southern California came in to order enough for her whole family. She compared Tina Cho’s recipe to Leonard’s on Oahu. But no need to go that far! Salina says she stops in every day while staying in Kihei, just to come pick up malasadas made by Tina. So, this is the second place in Kihei that customers thought were just as good as the famous Leonard’s Bakery in Honolulu!

• For having the best price on Maui, you have to purchase minimum of 3 malasadas.
• They are only made as ordered, so guaranteed that you will get fresh and hot malasadas.

The Merriman’s malasadas are smaller and lighter than most. The delectable little fried pieces of dough are filled with melted gooey Waialua white chocolate. The dipping sauce is a rich dark mocha chocolate. The white and dark chocolate combination is pure ambrosia.

• Merriman’s malasadas come in one flavor filled with Waialua white chocolate and served with a dippice sauce of rich dark mocha chocolate.
• People on West Maui talk about Merriman’s rich malasadas the most.

This beloved Central Maui shop makes the best of its location, a short distance from Paukūkalo Beach, Kahului Beach, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, and much more. It’s such a great place for guests on the island to stop by, take a break, and grab a quick bite or a sweet treat between adventures.

Of course, the Malasadas here are first-rate. They also serve up some tasty Sticky Buns, Long Johns, An Pan (fried or baked), Danishes, Scones, Cupcakes, Banana Bread and more! Those who are looking for something a little more filling should make sure to check out the Bento Breakfast, Special Breakfast Sandwich, or the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich.

Keep in mind that if you have a special event coming up, they make incredible custom cakes and offer catering. Give them a call!