Best Dessert in Oahu

"Local ingredients go upscale at MW Restaurant which is owned by husband and wife team Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka. Wade handes the savory menu with selections like kimchi pork chops and miso-honey butterfish. And Michelle does wonders with dessert offerings, such as creamsicle brûlée with orange kanten and tapioca (pictured), or Kula strawberry cheesecake accompanied by strawberries stuffed with li hing mui (salty dried plums)."

"Fine dining at MW Restaurant is a bit different than the other fine dining options on this list, as it’s adventurous and modern. For example, fried chicken, nachos and even a tofu dish are all found on the menu here. MW Restaurant succeeds in taking your favorite casual foods and turning them into fine dining eats."

"This ice cream shop began as a food truck before finding roots in Kaimuki. The shop makes 16-20 flavors daily, with high-quality ice cream and sorbet flavors inspired by the islands."

"Life is about creating yourself” is just one of the inspirational quotes pinned to the walls of this cozy Haleiwa bakery, which is tucked farther back from Kamehameha Highway than most storefronts. Every day, owner Anna Swim whips up chewy oatmeal cookies, hearty turkey sandwiches, homemade breads and smoothies. There are only a few seats inside, but don’t let that keep you from stopping in to soak up some words of wisdom with your meal."

"This hip joint bakes its own gluten-free bread for their rotisserie-chicken sandwiches. The smoothies are made from locally grown tropical fruit and of course their juices are naturally gluten-free. Be sure to snag a few yummy gluten-free peanut butter cookies!"

"Serving more than 200 menu selections including 50 delicious desserts. Offering Dine-In, Curbside Pickup and Takeout Services. Also offering Delivery Services through Door Dash"

"Cheesecake Factory 2301 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815Zack Cooper seated us. He was very professional and kind. You can see his smile through his mask...."

"Stretch your bank account with the endless shopping or duck into the Honolulu Cookie Company for some free samples. As the sun starts to set, sip a cocktail at the Ala Moana Hotel, the oldest hotel in Waikiki or at Dukes, a staple tiki bar with live music. For dinner, head to Lulu’s for the best coconut shrimp & more live entertainment from 6:30 pm. Looking for something a little more upscale?"

"Based in Honolulu, Hawai'i, Honolulu Cookie Company has been perfecting the recipe for delicious shortbread cookies since its establishment in 1998. Our trademark pineapple shape is a symbol of hospitality, welcoming you to our beautiful island home with each delicious bite. Baked in Hawaii, we include the finest ingredients to create our premium, Hawaii-inspired shortbread cookies."

"The secret to the good taste is the ingredients used which include high quality chocolate, flour, butter, and more. There are lots of flavors to choose from including pineapple, Kona coffee, coconut. Definitely give these a try."

"If you haven’t already noticed, you will come across a lot of mochi products in Hawaii, and Bubbies Ice cream is known for their mochi ice cream. They serve the best of its kind!. I love the sweetness of the mochi rice flour dough in combination with their spectacular ice cream!"

"You can find Bubbie's mochi ice cream in the freezer section of many local grocery stores, but its brick and mortar location stocks a wide arrange of the chewy morsels with flavors like passion orange, macadamian nut and li hing mango."

"Actually, Hawaii has a dessert version of Japanese sashimi (raw fish)—mochi ice cream. Mochi is a small and round dessert ball. It consist of: soft-sticky rice cake and delicious creamy ice cream that’s surprisingly tastes like heaven."

"Next, stop off in Waimānalo for some fresh local foods, Hawaiʻi delicacies or your staple “plate lunch.” Then visit Bellows Beach where the waves are gentle and the Sherwood Forest is a great respite to picnic, relax, sunbathe and enjoy the last daylight hours of the final moments of your Hawaiian vacation. Don’t forget – special rental car discounts are available for Hawaii.com members. Click here for more information."

"With deep-blue waters, a varied coastline and a mix of lava and white sand, Pupukea, meaning ‘White Shell,’ is a very scenic stretch. The long beach encompasses three areas: Sharks Cove to the north, Old Quarry in the center and Three Tables to the south. The waters off Pupukea Beach are all protected as a marine-life-conservation district."

"Finally, let’s talk about one of the most challenging and frustrating waterfall hikes: Waipuhia Falls. Also known as the Upside-Down Waterfall, the Waipuhia Falls, when seen at the right moment, gives the illusion of a waterfall upside-down. However, while witnessing this phenomenon is utterly magical, there is no guarantee that you’ll see it (I, unfortunately, didn’t)."

"Nestled in the heart of a tropical rainforest, Manoa Falls is a 150-foot waterfall that empties into a shimmering rock pool. It’s the crown jewel of the Manoa Falls Trail, a two-mile hike that will take you so deep into the trees that you’ll only see dappled sunlight through their canopies, but the journey is worth it. When you reach the waterfall, you’ll realize why it’s one of the best things to do in Honolulu."

"WaterfallsEnd of Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96822MoreLess Info. A vertical drop measuring 150 feet, the Manoa Falls can easily be reached by following a 2.5 mile-long trail. A small pool is formed at the bottom."

"In one day, you can drive this 100-mile path with some beach hopping, but you might have to cherry-pick between the longer activities like the hike, Waimea Valley and the Polynesian Cultural Center if you don’t want to feel rushed. Depart early from Honolulu for your drive north through the farmlands and mountain views of the center of the island, to stretches of empty beachfront and the northwest terminus of the highway at Kaena Point. If you want to do some hiking, the Kaena Point Trail is a 3.5-mile, out-and-back path from the end of the road to the remote western point of the island inaccessible to vehicles."

"Tour Waimea Valley where you can learn about Hawaiian culture, admire a beautiful variety of trees, shrubs and plants and enjoy a swim at a waterfall. (See this link for TripAdvisor reviews of Waimea Valley.)"

"Known as Mauna ʻAla, or Fragrant Hills, in Hawaiian, this is the final resting place of Hawaii's two prominent royal families, the Kamehamehas and the Kalakauas. Completed in 1865 for Prince Albert, it's adjacent to the public Oʻahu Cemetery. The mausoleum is home to the remains of almost all of Hawaii's monarchs, their consorts, and various princes and princesses."

"The Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii is the final resting place for members of the Kamehameha Dynasty and the Kalakaua Dynasty. These 2.7 acres, completed in 1864, house the somber tombs of the royal families as well as a small chapel in the Gothic Revival. Located in the lush Nuʻuanu Valley, it’s just next to the public O’ahu Cemetery."

"Banana-based, dairy-free ice cream makes a deliciously guilt-free dessert, with varieties including açai, greens and chocolate macadamia nut. Try the banana version with sliced pineapple, papaya, puffed quinoa, shaved coconut and honey — it’s like the tropics in a cup. No wonder the original food truck at the base of Diamond Head has spawned three more locations, including this large storefront by the University of Hawaiʻi."

"Ice cream wizard Zach Villanueva launched Sage Creamery on Instagram, which launched him into farmers markets, Kōkua Market Co-op and ChadLou’s Coffee Roasters. Now in the works is an ice cream truck, which means one day this spring, locally sourced pints like Strawberry Fields, North Shore Vanilla and Paniolo Hot Chocolate may show up on a street near you."

"The first time I tried Somi Somi, I ordered the ube-oreo swirl, and it was so wonderful!. So I highly recommend the oreo flavor or any combination of the oreo or ube flavor!. And I prefer the fish cone without the filling!"