Punalu'u Bake Shop Visitor Center

This place is a bakery first and foremost. They serve some local style foods which are nothing special. People come here for the baked goods. And boy do they come by the van loads! This spot is on the tour bus circuit so you better come early if you want baked goods. We came one time at 4 pm-ish and they were sold out. Okay no surprise. I came another time at 9 am and the tour vans were all there and both lines were LONG. But thankfully they still had everything available. Great spot to check out while you're passing through. They finally have an espresso machine here now so you can get coffee. They're not a coffee shop though so I don't know how good their coffee drinks are. Lines moved slower than they needed to but welcome to Big Island!

We stopped here twice. Bought so much stuff here to take home and tried 1 of everything. Hope I can fit into my pants after this trip! The malasadas were delicious, but would have been better hot. I loved the guava, mango and original. Tried the cream puffs and eclair. We also grabbed the pineapple fruit cake in the box as a gift, along with the cake mixes for our family. The grounds are also beautiful, take a walk around.

My wife and I had a friend who told us that we had to go try these donuts out from the island, so during our tour we ended up stopping by this place. We had a couple donuts there but bought a few to take home to have for breakfast until we leave the island. They are amazing especially the passion fruit. I strongly recommend trying out this island delicacy.

Ok will start by saying eight simple pastries cost us shy of $20, so be ready. Second half of that is they were worth it. We have visited before and it is raining everytime we are there. Nice sitting areas to enjoy your purchase, friendly staff, but it is busy and you will have to wait if you merge with a tour bus or two. Still worth the wait and will be back again.

This is my second time visiting the Punalu'u Bake Shop. The first time we tried this place was my Husband and I honeymoon which was 10 years ago. Last week we were on vacation with our family and still taste the same. Love their bread and food. Gets busy here so be patience. The staff is super helpful.