Liliha Bakery will bring its iconic Coco Puffs and local comfort food to another Waikīkī locale, opening its sixth location on O‘ahu July 17.
You'll find the new 6,000-square-foot eatery on the second level of Waikīkī Beach Walk. According to a recent announcement, the bakery and restaurant will feature both outdoor and indoor dining spaces.
Liliha Bakery first opened in 1950. Its bakery items include the iconic Coco Puffs, poi doughnuts and butter rolls, and you'll find faves like the loco moco, garlic shrimp, omelets and more, on the menu, according to the announcement.
"While Waikiki has many restaurants, there is still an absence of local-style dining options that truly represent Hawaii's comfort food. We wanted to help fill that gap by creating another space where visitors can experience local food and hospitality, while providing a convenient new location for guests to enjoy Liliha Bakery," Peter Kim, owner of Liliha Bakery, said in the announcement. "We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support we’ve received from communities across Oʻahu, and we’re excited to continue sharing the Liliha Bakery experience with both visitors and kamaʻāina.”
Marketing Coordinator Katie Matsuno shared similar sentiments, telling Aloha State Daily in an email that Waikīkī Beach Walk felt like the perfect fit for Liliha Bakery because it allows the restaurant to bring its local-style food and bakery to the heart of Waikīkī.
"While there are plenty of restaurants in the area, we saw an opportunity to offer the kind of comfort food and bakery items that have been part of our tradition for the past 75 years," she says.
As for the demand the bakery is hoping to see in this spot, Matsuno told ASD the hope is to serve a "good mix" of both local residents and visitors.
"Our goal is to become a destination where people can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and freshly baked pastries throughout the day. We also hope to introduce more visitors to our scratch-made menu, iconic Coco Puffs and the warm hospitality that has been part of Liliha Bakery's legacy for more than 75 years."
When asked whether there are plans for future expansion at this time, Matsuno says that right now, the focus is on making Waikīkī Beach Walk "a successful opening and delivering the same quality, consistency and hospitality our guests have come to expect from every Lilha Bakery location."
"While we're always looking for opportunities to grow, we don't have any additional expansion plans to announce at this time."
The original Liliha is located at 515 N. Kuakini St. in Honolulu but you'll find other locations at 580 N. Nimitz Highway, the third floor of Macy's at Ala Moana Center, International Market Place in Waikīkī and Pearl Highlands Center in Pearl City.The location at Waikīkī Beach Walk will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Parking is available at Embassy Suites Waikīkī Beach Walk valet parking.
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Stephanie Salmons can be reached at stephanie@alohastatedaily.com.
