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  • rhonda b.

    One of the best finds on Molokai! The hot bread at 9pm is the BEST and I love the adventure! We bought bread and cookies during the day - wonderful coconut bread and the cookies were great too! Coconut, of course! :) The staff is full of aloha - so nice and friendly! This really IS a MUST DO! Not only the hot bread at night, but it is a great place to grab some great food and enjoy!

    (5)
  • chett f.

    Rude counter girl. Dirty tables. Filthy restroom. Greasy food. It's one thing to be "authentic" and unpretentious, another to not seem to care.

    (1)
  • William D.

    Wow! "The works bread" is worth the trip! You must go! 8:00PM, be there!

    (5)
  • Sereia C.

    Ummm...holy crap!!! There's a front entrance here and regular daytime hours of operation?!?? The things you learn when you check out other yelp reviews! :-O All I have known about this place was from the numerous midnight bread runs I've been on where everyone piles in the back of a pickup truck and heads to the sketchy back alley of this joint the night before Na Wahine O Ke Kai paddle each year. They make the best hot bread in the entire universe. Get it with everything on it. You will not be disappointed!!

    (5)
  • Jason R.

    Delicious hot bread. Definitely stay up late one night to get some. A must stop on moloka'i. A little weird at first cuz you go into an alley, but the owners were so nice and friendly.

    (5)
  • Pedro V.

    Really awesome bakery and far and away the best place for breakfast treats on Molokai. The cinnamon buns were amazing (and even better after you throw them in the microwave for about 15 secs) but really everything they make is fantastic. All the breakfast treats are excellent and the day-old bags they sometimes have on the counter are a great deal (I think it's $3.50 for one for two for $5) and still taste wonderful regardless of being baked the day before. The breads are also really good and I'd highly recommend the onion-cheese bread. It's all baked in there and just so darn tasty. There's also a little greasy spoon diner-type restaurant in the same building, just to the left of the counter. You can either order up breakfast there as a stand-alone deal or grab a danish at the counter and then cruise over to a table for a cup of coffee or whatever to go with your food. It's mainly locals in this place (as it is at almost every place on Molokai) but there's none of the locals vs. outsiders attitude you sometimes find on islands and in beach communities. In fact, everyone on Molokai was just really chill, laid back, and generally nice.

    (4)
  • Janaia R.

    The Bakery is HEAVENLY! Their bread is out of this world! So far I've tried and loved all of the following: cinnamon-apple bread, cinnamon bread, white bread, whole wheat bread, sweet bread (a.k.a "taro" bread) and honey glazed donut holes. I also remembering them having some pretty unique kinds as well. My favourites are definitely the cinnamon-apple bread, honey glazed donut holes and taro bread. Except for the donut holes (which were about $2.50 for 20), I found the prices of the breads to be rather steep...but then again, all the food on Molokai is priced higher. If you're coming here on a budget, maybe get 1 loaf of bread and a donut. If you've got money to burn, buy as many loaves as you can eat...it'll be worth it! Oh, and don't forget....the bakery is closed Tuesdays, so you'll have slim pickings if you go late on Monday.

    (5)
  • Kanani A.

    On my recent trip to visit Molokai for the first time, we heard from everyone on Oahu to visit Kanemitsu Bakery for the famous Moloaki Bread. When we arrived here on a Sunday morning there were two people in line in front of us. The first person bought about 20 loaves of bred, the second person bought about 6, and when it was our turn in line, there was only 1 lonely loaf of apricot bread left. Thanks a lot people in front of us for hogging all of the bread... we ended up buying the last loaf and eating it on the way to the airport.. it was OK, nothing special. If I ever return to Molokai I'll go at night for the hot bread.

    (2)
  • Brett M.

    This is a review by a reviewer who did not have any bread! Yes, ridiculous I know, but a friend and I came here for breakfast and we're more salt/savory than sweet/starch. Don't judge me! This place is everything you think it would be when you walk in... 'an old-school, timeless landmark on a very rural island.' The menu is limited, but perfect and the staff was extremely friendly. A great experience and I have a feeling that this place will not change anytime soon... and that's why everyone loves it here.

    (4)
  • Tara M.

    7 minutes before closing, they were shutting the doors. We were right there and I could not believe they were shutting the doors on us. I asked if we could come in before they closed and the response was: we are closed. There was no "I am sorry we are sold out," or "we are closing early tonight", or even "excuse me I need to shut the door" - literally like a scene from a comedy -- the door was shut in our face. If were a half of step in, we would have been hit. Apparently a local Caucasian woman saw this and offered a loaf of her bread she just bought. We could not believe the kindness. (Found out later it was moldy bread!) But we did return the next day. The bread was fluffy and good but the Danishes were old and stale.

    (2)
  • Camille L.

    Love this hot bread!! My hubs and I went as part of our "night out" for our trip to Molokai. It was so awesome though it was such a simple concept. We didn't realize it was a WHOLE LOAF OF BREAD! We each got one, I got cinnamon/butter, hubs got cream cheese/strawberry jelly. So delicious! The young man who takes orders is such a sweet guy and let us know it would be a 10min wait for the freshest, hottest bread. Worth. The. Wait! We will definitely do this again next time we are on this island.

    (5)
  • M. M.

    Not the cheapest bakery in the world.....but if you are in Molokai, this is probably our #2 must stop (after the ice cream shop) in Kaunakaka. Definitely delicious. Kind of strange to get such good bread in this location....but these guys clearly know what they are doing. It's not the best fresh bread I've ever had....but it's still pretty darn good. Check it out if you are visiting Molokai. You won't be disappointed!!

    (5)
  • Sara S.

    Short and sweet: go here late and get the hot bread with butter, cinnamon, and sugar. It's absolutely delicious and a single portion can easily be split between two people. During the day, their baked goods are divine as well. Any time of day or night, no matter what you choose, you can't find a better bakery on Molokai!

    (5)
  • Lisa J.

    We were too chicken to try the night time bread line but did stop in during the day for some doughnuts and to buy some loaves of their other bread for the parents who were back home on Oahu. The doughnuts and pastries we bought were soft, chewy, and sweet. Yum! Every August, some folks from Kanemitsu's bring a whole bunch of their breads and lavosh to sell at the Made in Hawaii festival at the Blaisdell Center. If you want the good stuff, you'd better go on the first day or else there's a good chance that what you want will be sold out if you wait until the 2nd or 3rd day.

    (5)
  • Stephanie H.

    During my Molokai visit, my friends kept talking about late-night hot bread that we had to scope out. The more I heard about it the more curious I became, and I HAD to try it. Who could turn down fresh bread?Sure you have to wait until 10 pm but, when in Rome... We made friends with some locals at the hotel who offered to show us how to find this mysterious hot bread. When we drove up tp the bakery it was pretty dark because all the surrounding businesses were closed by that time. You park and walk down a side alley. The alley you walk through to get to the back door is lit with christmas lights and cheerfully decorated by flowers and smileys on the walls. You wait in line, give your order to the lady, pay, and wait patiently. I couldn't have predicted what I was about to experience next. A HUGE loaf of fresh, soft, chewy, hot bread. I got mine with butter and stawberry jam while my pals got it with cream cheese and jam. Upon sample-ing everyone elses I'd have to recommend ordering your hot bread with cream cheese and blueberry. It was a fun experience, at last I can finally say I've tried Molokai hot bread and it was deeelicous. A MUST for anyone visiting Molokai.

    (5)
  • Evan L.

    Great sweet bread selection but get their early before they run out. Try the pineapple guava!

    (4)
  • Michael N.

    The Apple Fritters when they have them are da bomb! The cookies are great and so are the pineapple turnovers! Breakfast -- where else early in the morning when in town. And saving the best 'till last -- Hot bread on Saturday nights slathered with cream cheese and strawberry preserves.......

    (5)
  • Margaret W.

    Good enough. There are virtually no dining choices on Molokai, so the competition is slim. I wish they would attempt to clean up the decor, but I know that would take away from the charm.

    (2)
  • RJ M.

    Very good. Secret bread was cool. Like the other stories said, we went and got the bread in the back alley... one thing they were wrong about though is that you don't have to wait until 10:30. They actually start around 9:30, and that's when the line is the shortest and the bread is the most fresh. When we went, a loaf with "the works" on it was 7 dollars... and was DEFINITELY worth it. We also went during the day time and got some pastries and those were very good too. Over all an amazing bakery... even if it seems to be the only one on the island.

    (5)
  • Heather S.

    Hot Bread is the shiznit!! I also like there rolls and donuts but the hot bread is the best. I wouldn't recommend the works too many different favors, but cinnamon sugar and butter or strawberry and cream cheese are supa Ono!

    (5)
  • Lance T.

    The Hot Bread was onolicious. The butter/cream cheese/cinnamon and sugar was a very good combination.

    (5)
  • Candice D.

    Molokai night life. For reals. 'cause everything else closes at like...6. Legendary Kanemitsu bakery is more famous for its "late night" bread line than any other thing they do. Don't get me wrong, their other baked items are fine...... But every single time I've been to Molokai (three times total, I think), I've made sure to stand in what I would otherwise interpret as a scary dark alley...just to get bread. Don't know what I'm talking about? Don't worry. I feel ashamed I hadn't even heard of this legendary stuff until last year... I knew you're spost to get bread whenever you go to Molokai, but i didn't realize the sheer awesomeness. Here's the lowdown, kids: Tuesdays through Sundays, from 10:00pm to 10:30pm, go down to Kanemitsu bakery in the "main" area of Kaunakakai. The front section of the bakery is closed at this time. You have to go around the building into the dark alley. Don't worry. Make sure you add to the graffiti anywhere BUT the price sign. There's a little note that says that every single time the sign is either written on or stolen, the prices go up a quarter. I think it's friggin ingenious. Okay okay back on point. If it's a normal night, there should already be a line of people waiting, with the smell of the most delicious bread baking wafting through the air. There's a ton of graffiti pointing at where to knock. Go up to it and knock with fervor. A nice worker will come out and take your order. Personally, I highly recommend the cream chease and strawberries, but you can make up your own. Pay. and wait. Then they bring it out. A huge, freshly baked loaf of bread filled with whatever you wanted it filled with. The thing is huge. Bigger than your head. You think I'm kidding until you order it. Then you'll be all "That Candice D. girl said it was big, I didn't think she was serious, but now I'm regretting eating that big pizza burger earlier..." So if you're ever in Molokai....do this. If you don't, it's like going to Hawai'i and not going to the beach. Seriously. I mean...yeh.

    (5)
  • Ted S.

    Kim Chee fried rice with 2 eggs broke da mouth and get enough for 2 meals. Also try Molokai toast and coffee for a light breakfast. Friendly service.

    (4)
  • Roxanne W.

    Had to try this since I read about the hot bread on yelp. I went at around 9pm and there were 3 people ahead of me, all from other islands. We got the works (butter, blueberries, cream cheese, cinnamon, strawberries. A yummy warm, sticky, sweet mess! I also went to the restaurant for breakfast. Very large servings. I usually don't eat Oxtail soup but my sister raved about it and it was pretty good. Pancakes were excellent.

    (5)
  • Don G.

    Try this--get a loaf of this incredible hot bread dripping with butter, cream cheese, sugar, jelly, cinnamon, etc. then find a deserted beach (easy on Moloka'i), put on an Eddie Tanaka CD, and watch the stars come out. By the time the bread is gone you will be as well.

    (5)
  • .Alan Y.

    Secret back door bread. Word.

    (5)
  • AsianRunningDiva S.

    MOLOKAI HOT BREAD! One taste and you're in love! We were visiting Molokai for the weekend and I really wanted to go and stop in and buy some "alley bread"! We got there around 10p and outside of the bakery was dark, but a car drove by (we must have looked lost) and directed us to "follow the kids" to the bread (down the alley to the right of the bakery)! There were already a line of people--adults and kids--waiting to order or pick up their bread! The alley was a little spooky, but not scary! The outside of the door was painted with flowers! We ordered the cinnamon/sugar and the strawberry/cream cheese! Warm, chewy bread! Brought some back to our co-workers and got nothing by rave reviews and comments! SOOO ONO!!!!!! :)

    (5)
  • Keith I.

    Hot bread! Go buy it! After you buy hot bread eat it while sitting on the tailgate talking story and slamming your sounds until the cops come try kick you out. Go during the day too and buy turnover, pull apart cinnamon bread, super mini buns, oh and LAVOSH is WINNAH.

    (5)
  • Inga S.

    I hate to say this, but I was royally disappointed by the hot bread situation. My boyfriend and I lined up as soon as the back door opened (at 8:30-9:00), ordered 2 hot breads...cinnamon sugar and butter as well as the strawberry and cream cheese. Not only was the bread not hot (colder than a luke warm), but it was extremely stale. Furthermore, the strawberry and cream cheese is actually like strawberry jam and cream cheese frosting...so it's pretty sweet. This one was quite tasty, but after 2-3 bites I was totally over it. The cinnamon sugar one had barely any toppings so I was basically eating pure bread. Why 2 stars and not 1? (1) The portions are HUGE for a decent price. 1 is enough for 2 people....seriously. My boyfriend and I have stellar appetites and 1 was legitimately enough. (2) They tasted better the next day when we heated them up in the microwave...probably because they were actually hot.

    (2)
  • Connie U.

    The hot breadnis phenomenal!! The staff is super friendly! A must go when you go to molokai!

    (5)
  • Kirtis J.

    Not a very good experience here. We came here for lunch, based on the high rated reviews here on Yelp. Our experience was much, much less than others. The menu is extremely limited in selection. The burger was completely dry and didn't exactly taste like beef. The club sandwich was fair, while the bacon and bread were very good, the other meat product was unrecognizable. I don't even think it was Spam! There are not a lot of places to choose from on this island for restaurants, but there are others that are definitely better than this!

    (1)
  • Andrew R.

    Best sweet cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted. Not sure why the owners settled on Molokai.. They would make a million in Waikiki or Honolulu where all the tourists are. Back on topic, this place is a the jewel of Molokai, it may not look like much, but the food. My God.. MMMMmmmm!

    (5)
  • Maui R.

    Molokai's Kanemitsu Bakery hit with $90,000 fine By Star-Advertiser staff Molokai's Kanemitsu Bakery was fined $90,000 today by the state Department of Health for selling baked goods and other food products under unsanitary conditions. The violations occurred March 7-8, the Health Department said in a release. No illnesses related to food from the bakery have been reported, the department said. An inspection on March 7 uncovered "serious deficiencies in the maintenance and manufacturing practices at the facility," including improper cleaning and sanitizing of cooking implements and surfaces, inadequate rodent control, lack of hot water and general unsanitary conditions, the Health Department said. The bakery was instructed to halt manufacturing, selling or distributing products until the deficiencies were fixed but continued to sell its products, leading to the heavy fine. The bakery has since corrected its major violations and been allowed to resume business while it fixes its remaining deficiencies and develops a maintenance plan to prevent future violations. Kanemitsu, known for its bread and lavosh, also got hit by corrective action in August 2000, also for unsanitary conditions.

    (1)
  • Evan F.

    Grabbed some cinnamon rolls during the day and around the back for the famous sweet bread in the evening. Good stuff. Ate like three cinnamon rolls but didn't need to order a whole loaf of the sweet bread. It's large enough to share with a two other people unless you one hungry braddah or sista. For those that I haven't been to Molokai, you'll soon realize that it's a small community of people that live on the island. So go support the local economy by paying a visit to Kanemitsu's.

    (4)
  • Alex F.

    This place is a superb gem! The ambiance isn't much, but the food is delicious. I had the spinach omelette special and subbed the Kim chee fried rice for the regular. Everything was well cooked and the omelette tasted like it had fresh ingredients. The star was the Kim chee fried rice. It was amazing.

    (4)
  • Jamila J.

    So ridiculously good! Bought some hot bread and said, I'm taking this home. The only home it found was in my belly!!! Best to get the Hot Bread between 8:00p-2:00am, down the alley by the sign that says "Moloka'i Hot Bread." It's not an extensive menu, but it has what it needs. If you want the super sweet go with cream cheese with some sort of fruit mix. I had cream cheese with strawberry and it was amazing. For a less intense sweet high, get the butter with cinnamon/sugar. Was like french toast. So good! Best to choose two flavors since it cost as much for just one. I think $6.75 per loaf and a loaf easily feeds like 5 people with an appetite. Definitely not a place to miss!

    (5)
  • Amanda S.

    We had breakfast here a few times while on Molokai. Good food and very friendly service. My husband loved the banana pancakes and the hash browns are perfectly crispy and delicious. The pastries are also great.

    (4)
  • Nathan S.

    Gotta grab some of Molokai's fresh baked blueberry bread & buttered bread !! Very fresh!

    (4)
  • Melissa K.

    *Happy sigh* Famous for its late night sweet bread, Kanemitsu's also has a daytime restaurant. The food is homestyle just the way Grandpa or Grandma would have made it if you're from a small plantation town. I love the older style lighting and fixtures-- coffeeshop style. The place is genuine and so is the food. The selection includes fried egg sandwiches, BLTs, saimin, omelets, etc at affordable prices. We ordered veggie omelets (less than $9) that came with sweet bread, and another side of carbs (toast, rice, hash browns). The omelets were perfect. The eggs were beaten until fluffy and the proportion of egg to filling was just about right. The service was super friendly and down to earth. If you're looking for fancy or some glittery get-up, it'd be best to just go to another island for your meal. But if you're looking for a bit of nostalgia, a bit of real life Hawaii on the far periphery of Hawaii 5-0, HTA, and image consultants, then venture here. I heart Kanemitsu's!

    (4)
  • Yuko A.

    I love bakeries. I make a point of visiting bakeries whenever I travel. Even though we were in Molokai for only a night - to go camping I made a point to stop at Kanemitsu Bakery. The small and simple town of Kaunakakai brings you back 30 years to what I imagine the old Hawaii was like. When I first passed by the bakery (on Tuesday) it was closed, gated shut and you hardly see anything inside. Honestly if it wasn't for Yelp I probably wouldn't have bothered. Wednesday comes and I'm giddy to check out the bakery. Yes I get giddy about bakeries. Anyway, I asked the lady what was good. Of course she answered. "Everything" So I asked her if there was anything that was only made in Molokai and she pointed me to the french bread. No frills, just a simple bag with the white French bread inside. It was a good value seeing as it lasted for about 4 days and was around $5. I usuallly like to toast my bread but I think the bread was best sliced and dipped in some good olive oil and balsamic with some herbs sprinkled on top. mmmhmm It wasn't the best bread I've had but it has this homey taste to it that made me wanting more. So if you are in Molokai in the town of Kaunakakai, check it out! They also are famous for their sweet bread - which was sold out. :(

    (4)
  • Laura S.

    Opens at 700 for breakfast. This place takes you back in time maybe 50 years or so. The breakfast is good...standard diner fare. Service is fast but time to get food is kinda slow. There was only one cook for the whole restaurant. Very friendly service! The bakery gets crazy! All the locals come in and get donuts/pastries/bread. We plan to go in the back for the late night Hot bread :)

    (4)
  • Lisa C.

    Stopped here for breakfast when we first arrived to Molokai. They have a nice variety of options. I chose the fried rice with an egg on top, which isn't something I would normally gravitate towards. It came out in a giant mound with my over medium eggs cooked perfectly on top. So flavorful! If you're in a hurry for breakfast, this isn't the place for you. Stay a while and enjoy yourself; isn't that why you came to the island!? :)

    (5)
  • Kelly A.

    They are like those "assorted" cookies that differ from one another only in shape and shade, whereby their shrewd makers ensnare the salivating consumer in a mad pavlovian world where, at no extra cost, variations in simple visual values influence and gradually replace flavor, which thus goes the way of talent and truth. Chinese candy box is a traditional box used during Chinese New Year for storing candy and other edible goods. The box usually has a lid; some are more fancy and elaborate than others. It is usually colored with a red or black motif, since traditional candy boxes were lacquerware. Also red symbolizes good fortune and joy (see Color in Chinese culture). Due to the higher price of lacquerware, most modern Chinese candy boxes are made of plastic, but some of them are still made of lacquerware.

    (5)
  • Lorene R.

    What an amazing late night surprise! It's true... If you go after 9 pm to their side alley you will be rewarded a long line of people and fresh baked loaves of bread that out of this world. We ordered the cinnamon and butter loaf. OMG!!

    (4)
  • Tracy W.

    Went there 10 times. Every time there were several flies in the pastry cases. The dinner area is outdated and the servers are rude and gross me out the way they dress. They need to cover up this is a food establishment not a whore house. Food ok nothing special

    (1)
  • Sarah E.

    All I can say is HOT BREAD. If you don't eat anywhere on Moloka'i your entire stay that's fine but you have to try Kanemitsu's famous hot bread. Call ahead to verify times because they only make the bread at night but it was amazing! We were new to this so we went with the recommended flavored of strawberry and cream cheese. It was mouth watering. Such a delicious dessert - a true gem in the heart of Kaunakakai.

    (5)
  • Graciela G.

    After my trip to Molokai, I realize I can't compare the food on the island to restaurants on Oahu or the mainland. Molokai's food is more akin to home cooking than restaurant food. Had some bad, some good. Kanemitsu is definitely on the good end of the Molokai eateries. We picked up some BLTs early one morning before heading down to Kalaupapa. Remember, slow down, this is Molokai. So don't expect zippy service. It did take about 25 minutes to get our food, which we ordered to go. If you are in a hurry, can call it in. Now for the HOT BREAD! Thank you Yelp because we first thought you could get the hot bread whenever the restaurant is open. But a tip from Yelp was to go late at night when they're baking it up. We strolled in at around 10pm and were told to go around the back. Just go down the alley next to the restaurant and you'll pass a fence. The entrance is past the fence where you see a mural. We got to the service window and got the strawberry cheesecake for $7 (cash only). Gave it to us right and then. I can see the buzz about this bread. It's pretty damn good and it served as our breakfast and snacks. Definitely needed it when we couldn't find places to get snacks. Other flavors are blueberry, butter, cinnamon. You can combine flavors. Blueberry cream cheese sounds like it would be good but strawberry cream cheese is their famous combo.

    (5)
  • A B.

    We wandered into this place since there was a lot of cars. I didn't research before coming here but knew I needed to try molokai bread. We had breakfast...took a while but it was good. Probably the best place compared to the other choices. I ordered oxtail soup and my husband got the usual...eggs, Portuguese sausage and toast. I was impressed with my soup. Worth the sweat! I would have it again. I brought some sweet bread and cinnamon bread before leaving. But when I went the the fish and tackle store down the street the girl said you have to have the hot bread that is only at night. We are going back for that tonight. I could eat all my meals here next time we are back. We went to paddlers inn last night and weren't impressed...wish we explored more before settling on dinner. Must try! Hot bread is at 7:30 pm till midnight. Except Monday's?

    (4)
  • Kim V.

    Came here for breakfast right after our flight in. Friendly service and food hit the spot. Decent size menu offering a variety. I had the cheese omelet and it came with a roll (which was amazing) and hash brown.

    (4)
  • Sean C.

    parking: street parking the cost: $10 per person the food: spinach omelette french toast This is located in the only real "big" city on Molokai. They have plenty of seating and as you walk in you're in a place that is a mix of diner, bakery, and convenience store. Most of the clients are locals and everyone seems to just know everyone else. They have specials listed on a white board. The cup of coffee was a little small. The spinach omelette was generous and filling. But not only does it have spinach it also has ham, cheese, tomatoes, and onions. The french toast tastes homemade, soft, and filling. They give you guava, maple, and coconut syrup that I thought were too watery and not very good. But I thought that the toast with just a bit of butter was enough. The service can be a little rude; I think that they can smell city folk a mile away. On your way out don't forget to grab some cinnamon toasties. They're hard but crispy and oh so cinnamonney. Overall, a nice place to grab brunch.

    (3)
  • Steve E.

    Came here twice; once to get the hot bread at 9:00pm and then the next morning to get breakfast. The hot bread was delicious. We got it 'the works' which offers all of their cream cheeses and flavorings. Bread was freshly baked and delicious. My favorite was the cinnamon and sugar spread. Enough bread and spreads for a family of four, not just one person. The breakfast was interesting. I knew there was going to be a wait, but I did not expect a 45 minute wait from the time we placed our order. Aside from that, the breakfast was ok, nothing too special to write home about. Had the fried rice with two over easy eggs, and also the pancakes. The fried rice had a lot of unrendered bacon in it, most of it unbeatable. For a 45 minute wait, I thought the bacon would have been burnt to a crisp. Pancakes were pretty good

    (3)
  • Jane G.

    You park your car in front of an old, run-down building, not noticing that there are no other vehicles next to yours. You walk down a dimly lit alley, turn left after the front of the building, and approach the back doors. A look around assures you that no one is watching you do what you're about to do, and you knock on the doors. As you stand and fidget, questioning if you should have even come in the first place, the doors open and there stands a man. Before you lose your courage, you tell him what you want. He tells you how much it's going to cost you, you fork over the cash, and he closes the doors on you. If there's no one around you at this point, you're wondering if there'll be any witnesses to what's going down. Finally, the doors open again, and the man is now holding a package of the glorious goods you're slowly becoming addicted to. You rush back to your car, and like you've told yourself before, you'd wait until you got home. But, like all those other times, you lose all willpower and give in to the temptation. You take it out of the plastic package, licking your lips in anticipation for just the smallest taste. You close your eyes, bask in the sweet aroma, and inhale... the most amazing sweet bread you've ever tasted in your life. What'd you think I was talking about? =P Okay, so I've been told I can be a little dramatic sometimes, but seriously, like Waynele said, it does make you feel like a crack addict making a run down Hotel Street. I had a chance to go to Molokai on a youth group camp a few years ago (and was slightly traumatized on the way). Which meant I got to ride that sweet little toy plane that gets you there. Accomodating only 8 people, you can take any seat and face everyone in the plane close enough to see developing pimples. Not my idea of personal space. We hit some turbulence in the air, and for the first time in my life, I actually saw someone turn green. The poor boy ate his lunch before entering the plane, and I was honored to have watched it exit his body. Sorry, I also have a tendency to wander off the subject. Anyways, bread. Molokai sweet bread. Once you get it from Kanemitsu, hot and fresh out of oven, that packaged stuff just isn't going to cut it (but I do absolutely LOVE King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, probably more for childhood memories, although it is tasty). The options are simple and delectable. Plain, with butter or cream cheese, and a topping of cinnamon, blueberry, or strawberry, or the works with everything on it. My favorite was the cream cheese and cinnamon or cream cheese and strawberry, but I love just about anything with cream cheese in it. But the canvas for all that goodness stands out on its own. Soft, fluffy, chewy, and not too sweet... perfection. Now if we could only get the SuperFerry to go to Molokai...

    (5)
  • Joe M.

    Awesome!!! The pancakes and French toast were delicious and the service was great!!!

    (5)
  • Waynele Y.

    do not judge this bakery by its looks. while the outside is old and falling apart and the inside is dark, and nothing to look at, it was worthy of three trips one to spock out the joint, two for the 10pm bread, and the third the next day to buy gifts for the people back home. the 10pm bread run down hotel lane does make you feel like a crack addict making a run down hotel street. just as you're thinking you were led astray and you might be in for a mob job, you smell the ono bread smells and see the all people waiting in line. the bread was yummy though not as warm as i would've expected "hot out of the oven" to be and what would've really hit the spot is if they sold some milk to go with it. For $5, you get a whole bread with two toppings (cream cheese, butter, strawberry, blueberry, or cinnamon) my favorite was the blueberry and cream cheese (strawberry was a little too sweet). while the works ($6) seemed kind of weird with the cinnamon and fruity toppings mixed together, we ordered one without butter and it was actually quite good. we of course bought the famous french (though it looks nothing like a french bread) to take home (if you buy it at the back door, they come in unmarked store plastic bags), we also got sweet bread and other fruit breads that's best to order in advance because everytime we looked it was gone by the afternoon. at less than $3 a bread, the french is a steal, the sweet bread was good, but it wasn't extraordinary. cash only at the back door, but they take all credit cards, even american express in the bakery itself.

    (5)
  • Steve S.

    I keep hearing about the 10:30pm breadline outside this place. Unfortunately for me, I've been falling asleep at 9:30, so I haven't really gotten a chance to check it out. We did come here for breakfast the other day, and I was pretty impressed. Its totally a greasy spoon, but totally satisfying. And the bakery is just amazing. The donuts are heavenly and the little buns are so sweet and tasty. I have to go back at least once more before I leave. Seriously

    (5)
  • Jen W.

    DONT MISS THE LATE NIGHT BREAD!!!!!!!!! we even ate breakfast there it was great! if your visiting Molokai its a must-do!

    (5)
  • Lissete D.

    Am I the only one that did not get hot bread? Seriously, my bread was not even warm. It was tasty, don't get me wrong. And it was fresh. But not warm at all. We were practically first in line that evening, so I don't know if that had anything to do with the lack of warm bread. We ordered 2 loaves. One Cream Cheese & Strawberry and one Cream Cheese & Cinnamon. Both were yummy and even better when we warmed it up at home. We also stopped in during the day to try their other treats but we're not impressed. I don't remember exactly what we got (not memorable), I just remember telling my husband that it was not worth the calories. The employees, both at the window and at the bakery, were great and very friendly. If our travels ever take us back to Molokai, we will give the hot bread another shot. I can always warm it up a bit in the oven.

    (3)
  • Shinanagins O.

    Note that the late night sweetbread is a loaf! Thought we were just buying a couple pieces but it was huge.

    (3)
  • Kim V.

    Came here for breakfast right after our flight in. Friendly service and food hit the spot. Decent size menu offering a variety. I had the cheese omelet and it came with a roll (which was amazing) and hash brown.

    (4)
  • Sean C.

    parking: street parking the cost: $10 per person the food: spinach omelette french toast This is located in the only real "big" city on Molokai. They have plenty of seating and as you walk in you're in a place that is a mix of diner, bakery, and convenience store. Most of the clients are locals and everyone seems to just know everyone else. They have specials listed on a white board. The cup of coffee was a little small. The spinach omelette was generous and filling. But not only does it have spinach it also has ham, cheese, tomatoes, and onions. The french toast tastes homemade, soft, and filling. They give you guava, maple, and coconut syrup that I thought were too watery and not very good. But I thought that the toast with just a bit of butter was enough. The service can be a little rude; I think that they can smell city folk a mile away. On your way out don't forget to grab some cinnamon toasties. They're hard but crispy and oh so cinnamonney. Overall, a nice place to grab brunch.

    (3)
  • Steve E.

    Came here twice; once to get the hot bread at 9:00pm and then the next morning to get breakfast. The hot bread was delicious. We got it 'the works' which offers all of their cream cheeses and flavorings. Bread was freshly baked and delicious. My favorite was the cinnamon and sugar spread. Enough bread and spreads for a family of four, not just one person. The breakfast was interesting. I knew there was going to be a wait, but I did not expect a 45 minute wait from the time we placed our order. Aside from that, the breakfast was ok, nothing too special to write home about. Had the fried rice with two over easy eggs, and also the pancakes. The fried rice had a lot of unrendered bacon in it, most of it unbeatable. For a 45 minute wait, I thought the bacon would have been burnt to a crisp. Pancakes were pretty good

    (3)
  • Sarah E.

    All I can say is HOT BREAD. If you don't eat anywhere on Moloka'i your entire stay that's fine but you have to try Kanemitsu's famous hot bread. Call ahead to verify times because they only make the bread at night but it was amazing! We were new to this so we went with the recommended flavored of strawberry and cream cheese. It was mouth watering. Such a delicious dessert - a true gem in the heart of Kaunakakai.

    (5)
  • Joey C.

    Molokai's famous hot bread? No, no, just no. From what I heard from the locals, this place use to be infamous but now, who cares. The locals hate it because it's just cold bread and jam. There is nothing special about the hot bread at this place. The regular bread during the day isn't even special. The plates they serve here isn't even good for Molokai standards. Kanemitsu's Bakery and Restaurant is the biggest disappointment on the island of Molokai. This place should have stayed closed when it was shut down for health violations.

    (1)
  • Graciela G.

    After my trip to Molokai, I realize I can't compare the food on the island to restaurants on Oahu or the mainland. Molokai's food is more akin to home cooking than restaurant food. Had some bad, some good. Kanemitsu is definitely on the good end of the Molokai eateries. We picked up some BLTs early one morning before heading down to Kalaupapa. Remember, slow down, this is Molokai. So don't expect zippy service. It did take about 25 minutes to get our food, which we ordered to go. If you are in a hurry, can call it in. Now for the HOT BREAD! Thank you Yelp because we first thought you could get the hot bread whenever the restaurant is open. But a tip from Yelp was to go late at night when they're baking it up. We strolled in at around 10pm and were told to go around the back. Just go down the alley next to the restaurant and you'll pass a fence. The entrance is past the fence where you see a mural. We got to the service window and got the strawberry cheesecake for $7 (cash only). Gave it to us right and then. I can see the buzz about this bread. It's pretty damn good and it served as our breakfast and snacks. Definitely needed it when we couldn't find places to get snacks. Other flavors are blueberry, butter, cinnamon. You can combine flavors. Blueberry cream cheese sounds like it would be good but strawberry cream cheese is their famous combo.

    (5)
  • Nelson Q.

    One of the few things Molokai is known for, I remember stopping here for their cheese bread as a kid. Over the years, Kanemitsu Bakery has become famous for their Hot bread and other baked goods, but even more recently, I heard that the State Department of Health shut KB down because of countless chances the owner has been given to fix the many health code violations. I hope the owner gets his act together or else another one of Hawaii's and Molokai's favorite businesses is gone forever...:( ...........ALOHA!!!

    (4)
  • Michael N.

    The Apple Fritters when they have them are da bomb! The cookies are great and so are the pineapple turnovers! Breakfast -- where else early in the morning when in town. And saving the best 'till last -- Hot bread on Saturday nights slathered with cream cheese and strawberry preserves.......

    (5)
  • Jamie S.

    I took a day trip to Molokai with two objectives: bask in the sun without a care in the world and try the oh so famous Kanemitsu bread. I made a beeline straight to Kanemitsu Bakery and Coffee Shop from the airport at roughly 8am. Upon arriving, my world was shattered when I was informed they had sold out already. The worker made some recommendations for other popular items, but lets face it...nothing compares to the famous Kanemitsu bread. Disappointed, but hungry, my boyfriend and I conceded and decided to have breakfast at the coffee shop. This proved to be dreadfully underwhelming as they only offer your basic array of breakfast items. We ordered omelets, bacon, sausage, and fried rice--all of which served its purpose of providing us sustenance, but did little to arouse our palates. Later that week, a friend of mine personally hand-delivered three different types of the infamous bread. First off, let me just say, those loaves were huge! I'm sure if you get them while they're still warm, they would be absolutely amazing. Unfortunately, my bread had to make the long journey over the Molokai Channel, so I had to reheat them in the oven. That may have been the nail in the coffin as to why I was not that impressed. The bread failed to live up to its hype. The bread itself was hard--you could use it as a weapon...seriously. It mildly got softer towards the middle, but I would never use the ever so controversial word "moist" to describe it. The fillings were only okay in my opinion. Nothing exceptional. Overall, I was taken more by the idea of the famous Molokai bread rather than the bread itself. I am glad I tried it and am more than willing to give it another shot when it's fresh. Bottom line: Come here for the bread, not the coffee shop. Don't buy too much into the hype.

    (3)
  • CJ L.

    French toast was good. It's not your regular Texas toast but rather from the bread from the bakery. The coconut syrup which came out hot tasted good. However you MUST tell them butter on the side or you're toast will be drenched. The eggs were okay. Hospitality was exceptional. Id come back for breakfast.

    (4)
  • Denby R.

    I remember when we were kids and we would beg my dad to drive us into town at night for hot bread (double pump). Back before the new nighttime window : when uncle used to open the door and ask what we wanted with his raspy voice. He would close the door and you didn't know if he really took your order, or if he just didn't wanna talk to you. He would come back for payment. Close the door. And you wait...as a kid...terrified that you were tricked into giving away your money. But he always came back with hotttttt bread pumped full with jam and butter or cream cheese or brown sugar or a combo or allllll of them!! We would hop back in the back of the truck and shiver from the wind (not as well insulated as I am now). The hot bread was perfection. The only reason I can't give the 5 stars I wanna give is because the bread experience is not the same. There is a much more commercial system and the price is way high (I get it....inflation) but the bread is smaller and the last time I went it wasn't even warm...super bummer. Gotta say...breakfast is still the same. Super chill and easy going you get what you order. No surprises. You can order bread to take back when you leave the Friendly Isle. The Lavosh is super crispy and has a consistently nice taste. Kanemitsu bakery is an institution of Molokai. A must for everyone. Hopefully the bread will be hot next time!

    (4)
  • A B.

    We wandered into this place since there was a lot of cars. I didn't research before coming here but knew I needed to try molokai bread. We had breakfast...took a while but it was good. Probably the best place compared to the other choices. I ordered oxtail soup and my husband got the usual...eggs, Portuguese sausage and toast. I was impressed with my soup. Worth the sweat! I would have it again. I brought some sweet bread and cinnamon bread before leaving. But when I went the the fish and tackle store down the street the girl said you have to have the hot bread that is only at night. We are going back for that tonight. I could eat all my meals here next time we are back. We went to paddlers inn last night and weren't impressed...wish we explored more before settling on dinner. Must try! Hot bread is at 7:30 pm till midnight. Except Monday's?

    (4)
  • Gabriel T.

    I came here mostly for the bread but I also know that you can eat in and stuff for breakfast and lunch. I walked down here after visiting and eating at Maka's Kitchen down the road in downtown Molokai right on Ala Malama Ave. Since Molokai is known for their bread, I came for the bread. I came on a Sunday morning and found that they have a good amount of pastries available such as regular donuts, glazed donuts, long johns, malasadas, etc. They were all for about the same price just under a dollar or so. The bread that they had available was blueberry, coconut pineapple, french, apple cinnamon, and more. I heard that the strawberry cream cheese one is super popular but they said that you have to order that one a day in advanced. The bread is really good! The staff and customer service is good. The aunties over there at the counter were really friendly and helpful in the selection process. Really local and Molokai vibe regardless of what you are getting here.

    (4)
  • Sheera H.

    On the island of Molokai this bakery is a gem. We never got to try the breakfast or lunch but we came twice for pastries and once at night for hot bread. In Hawaii bakery items tend to be greasy but their pastries are light and very flavorful. You can tell they are made fresh from scratch daily. Make sure to ask about the flavors because those change daily as well. I was worried they would be expensive but we walked away with two bags for $5. The hot bread experience should not be missed. Starting at 8pm until late in the night you can buy fresh, hot, stuffed bread. Bring cash. To get the bread it feels like you are trying to participate in a drug deal. You have to walk down the dark alley next to the store and into a covered walking area between the buildings. A sweet auntie meets you at the half door, takes your order and disappears. A few minutes later she is back with a plastic grocery bag which you trade for the cash and you walk away happy. As we were leaving some local women were fighting in the street. Not the bakery's fault but make the experience a little more memorable.

    (5)
  • Jessica Y.

    Miso Ramen and late night Hot Bread. Their miso ramen has a very rich miso broth that is sooooooo delicious. My sister ended up ordering their fried rice so I added some of her leftover rice with my broth. Can you say AMAZING?! Just like grandmas homemade miso soup. Their hot bread is so yummy as well! I absolutely love their cinnamon sugar bread or strawberry cream cheese. This place is an absolute must try when visiting the island of Molokai!

    (4)
  • Amanda Z.

    Hot bread! Get your hot bread here! Kanemitsu's hot bread was one of the highlights from our Molokai trip. Saturday night at 8pm we were wandering around the outside of Kanemitsu's, and actually went on the wrong side and were standing in a dark area that was NOT the place to go hah. When you are facing Kanemitsu's, go to the right, turn left down the small alley, and then turn left, there will be painted flowers on the wall. The window is small, order 2 flavors (strawberry, blueberry, butter, cream cheese, and/or cinnamon), or all of the above! Out of our group, we tried many diff combos - my fave was blueberry cream cheese. It was warm, creamy, a yummy warm carb! We also tried butter blueberry, butter strawberry, and butter cinnamon. The butter cinnamon was my least fave, it would be better with sugar or something. So if you find yourself on Molokai at night, go get out the hot bread, it's delish and fun times!

    (5)
  • Stephen W.

    We had breakfast here and it was ok but nothing special. My corned beef hash was from a can, the hash browns were the kind that McDonalds sells, and the eggs did not taste farm fresh. Everything was ok but I expected fresher and better given the fact it has 4.5 stars on Yelp.

    (3)
  • Oliver T.

    Dude the fried rice is awesome or if your a neighborhood drunk like me the saimin is killah especially after getting hammered all night.

    (4)
  • Patrick G.

    This review is only for the once-in-a-lifetime experience that is late-night bread. My wife and I had heard about this bakery before our Molokai weekend trip, but we had no idea what we were in store for upon arrival. We heard you need to walk down the alley after 9PM and look for the back door counter. We knew there may be a line. We also were preparing for the lack of light on the streets. When we pulled up to the bakery, none of the stores were open and the only light on the street was the bakery "open" sign that glowed red and blue in the darkness. We saw a few cars and luckily saw someone standing in an alley. We walked by her and headed toward the sounds of people having a conversation. If you get lost, go down the alley to the right of the store, then hang a left down the colorful driveway. The counter is at the end of this driveway on the right side. Luckily there were only two people in front of us in line, as we read there can be long lines at times. The line goers were very friendly and were easy to strike up a conversation with, and as we were talking, about eight more people lined up behind us. I'm glad we beat the rush! Once we were up to the counter, the hardest part was deciding which flavors to get. The choices of bread flavors include two of the following: cream cheese, butter, strawberry jam, blueberry jam, and cinnamon. We elected to get two of the butter and cinnamon (one for right then and one for breakfast the next morning). I cannot explain in words how good this bread was. I know just about anyone could bake fresh bread and it would be as good, but the overall unique experience of ordering it from a back alley on Molokai made it seem that much better. The combination of melted butter and cinnamon also made the bread unforgettable. I am drooling right now just thinking about it. I would highly recommend getting late night bread at Kanemitsu's Bakery if you ever find yourself on Molokai after 9PM. I would also recommend you order more than one loaf.

    (5)
  • Margaret W.

    Good enough. There are virtually no dining choices on Molokai, so the competition is slim. I wish they would attempt to clean up the decor, but I know that would take away from the charm.

    (2)
  • Yuko A.

    I love bakeries. I make a point of visiting bakeries whenever I travel. Even though we were in Molokai for only a night - to go camping I made a point to stop at Kanemitsu Bakery. The small and simple town of Kaunakakai brings you back 30 years to what I imagine the old Hawaii was like. When I first passed by the bakery (on Tuesday) it was closed, gated shut and you hardly see anything inside. Honestly if it wasn't for Yelp I probably wouldn't have bothered. Wednesday comes and I'm giddy to check out the bakery. Yes I get giddy about bakeries. Anyway, I asked the lady what was good. Of course she answered. "Everything" So I asked her if there was anything that was only made in Molokai and she pointed me to the french bread. No frills, just a simple bag with the white French bread inside. It was a good value seeing as it lasted for about 4 days and was around $5. I usuallly like to toast my bread but I think the bread was best sliced and dipped in some good olive oil and balsamic with some herbs sprinkled on top. mmmhmm It wasn't the best bread I've had but it has this homey taste to it that made me wanting more. So if you are in Molokai in the town of Kaunakakai, check it out! They also are famous for their sweet bread - which was sold out. :(

    (4)
  • Laura S.

    Opens at 700 for breakfast. This place takes you back in time maybe 50 years or so. The breakfast is good...standard diner fare. Service is fast but time to get food is kinda slow. There was only one cook for the whole restaurant. Very friendly service! The bakery gets crazy! All the locals come in and get donuts/pastries/bread. We plan to go in the back for the late night Hot bread :)

    (4)
  • Lisa C.

    Stopped here for breakfast when we first arrived to Molokai. They have a nice variety of options. I chose the fried rice with an egg on top, which isn't something I would normally gravitate towards. It came out in a giant mound with my over medium eggs cooked perfectly on top. So flavorful! If you're in a hurry for breakfast, this isn't the place for you. Stay a while and enjoy yourself; isn't that why you came to the island!? :)

    (5)
  • Kelly A.

    They are like those "assorted" cookies that differ from one another only in shape and shade, whereby their shrewd makers ensnare the salivating consumer in a mad pavlovian world where, at no extra cost, variations in simple visual values influence and gradually replace flavor, which thus goes the way of talent and truth. Chinese candy box is a traditional box used during Chinese New Year for storing candy and other edible goods. The box usually has a lid; some are more fancy and elaborate than others. It is usually colored with a red or black motif, since traditional candy boxes were lacquerware. Also red symbolizes good fortune and joy (see Color in Chinese culture). Due to the higher price of lacquerware, most modern Chinese candy boxes are made of plastic, but some of them are still made of lacquerware.

    (5)
  • Lorene R.

    What an amazing late night surprise! It's true... If you go after 9 pm to their side alley you will be rewarded a long line of people and fresh baked loaves of bread that out of this world. We ordered the cinnamon and butter loaf. OMG!!

    (4)
  • Janice H.

    FRESHLY BAKED MOLOKA'I ŌKOLE* BREAD!!!! How I miss thee! If you've ever had the chance to visit the quaint, rural island of Moloka'i, one of da BEST culinary experiences on this island is experiencing hot, freshly-baked-out-of-da-oven sweet bread made by Kanemitsu Bakery. It's a popular draw fo' locals and tourists alike, somewhat akin to making an illegal drug deal: you park your car, wander down a dark, deserted alley, and come to a nondescript door wea you knock, tell 'em your order, exchange some money, and wait fo' da goods. Fun times fo' da late night chronics! In this case, I highly recommend da strawberry w/cream cheese and/or blueberry w/cream cheese! Dey put 'em inside da bread + buggah broke-da-mout'! You get bombucha (big) kine portions, too. Even wen da ting stay cold, buggah stay 'ono, too, but mo' bettah wen hot. I spent a year living on Moloka'i during my teen years, and dis is one of da very special memories I've experienced and still cherish. Since then, I've gone back about 3-4 times ovah da last 15 years or so. Getting their bread is j'like getting Krispy Kreme donuts or Trader Joe's stuff ... freakin' rare and you LIGHT UP like New Year's when you know someone stay giving 'em to you! Ahhhh, good kine memories .... ------ HAWAIIAN LESSON OF DA DAY ōkole = refers to your anus and is a vulgar way of referring to da buttocks lemu = more polite way of referring to the buttocks REVIEW #226

    (5)
  • Cat M.

    I just want to give the owners a big pat on the back, as I know that this has been a wildly popular place, and we had visited last in 2010. Back then, it was before they were hit with their huge fine. I was actually pretty grossed out, because there were flies in the pastry displays ALL over. Now, it looked GREAT today when I visited! Great job, guys! And great products, like always! I truly hope that you recoup that fine! Keep up the good work!

    (5)
  • Tracy W.

    Went there 10 times. Every time there were several flies in the pastry cases. The dinner area is outdated and the servers are rude and gross me out the way they dress. They need to cover up this is a food establishment not a whore house. Food ok nothing special

    (1)
  • Alex F.

    This place is a superb gem! The ambiance isn't much, but the food is delicious. I had the spinach omelette special and subbed the Kim chee fried rice for the regular. Everything was well cooked and the omelette tasted like it had fresh ingredients. The star was the Kim chee fried rice. It was amazing.

    (4)
  • Evan F.

    Grabbed some cinnamon rolls during the day and around the back for the famous sweet bread in the evening. Good stuff. Ate like three cinnamon rolls but didn't need to order a whole loaf of the sweet bread. It's large enough to share with a two other people unless you one hungry braddah or sista. For those that I haven't been to Molokai, you'll soon realize that it's a small community of people that live on the island. So go support the local economy by paying a visit to Kanemitsu's.

    (4)
  • Jamila J.

    So ridiculously good! Bought some hot bread and said, I'm taking this home. The only home it found was in my belly!!! Best to get the Hot Bread between 8:00p-2:00am, down the alley by the sign that says "Moloka'i Hot Bread." It's not an extensive menu, but it has what it needs. If you want the super sweet go with cream cheese with some sort of fruit mix. I had cream cheese with strawberry and it was amazing. For a less intense sweet high, get the butter with cinnamon/sugar. Was like french toast. So good! Best to choose two flavors since it cost as much for just one. I think $6.75 per loaf and a loaf easily feeds like 5 people with an appetite. Definitely not a place to miss!

    (5)
  • Amanda S.

    We had breakfast here a few times while on Molokai. Good food and very friendly service. My husband loved the banana pancakes and the hash browns are perfectly crispy and delicious. The pastries are also great.

    (4)
  • Nathan S.

    Gotta grab some of Molokai's fresh baked blueberry bread & buttered bread !! Very fresh!

    (4)
  • Melissa K.

    *Happy sigh* Famous for its late night sweet bread, Kanemitsu's also has a daytime restaurant. The food is homestyle just the way Grandpa or Grandma would have made it if you're from a small plantation town. I love the older style lighting and fixtures-- coffeeshop style. The place is genuine and so is the food. The selection includes fried egg sandwiches, BLTs, saimin, omelets, etc at affordable prices. We ordered veggie omelets (less than $9) that came with sweet bread, and another side of carbs (toast, rice, hash browns). The omelets were perfect. The eggs were beaten until fluffy and the proportion of egg to filling was just about right. The service was super friendly and down to earth. If you're looking for fancy or some glittery get-up, it'd be best to just go to another island for your meal. But if you're looking for a bit of nostalgia, a bit of real life Hawaii on the far periphery of Hawaii 5-0, HTA, and image consultants, then venture here. I heart Kanemitsu's!

    (4)
  • Kanani A.

    On my recent trip to visit Molokai for the first time, we heard from everyone on Oahu to visit Kanemitsu Bakery for the famous Moloaki Bread. When we arrived here on a Sunday morning there were two people in line in front of us. The first person bought about 20 loaves of bred, the second person bought about 6, and when it was our turn in line, there was only 1 lonely loaf of apricot bread left. Thanks a lot people in front of us for hogging all of the bread... we ended up buying the last loaf and eating it on the way to the airport.. it was OK, nothing special. If I ever return to Molokai I'll go at night for the hot bread.

    (2)
  • Brett M.

    This is a review by a reviewer who did not have any bread! Yes, ridiculous I know, but a friend and I came here for breakfast and we're more salt/savory than sweet/starch. Don't judge me! This place is everything you think it would be when you walk in... 'an old-school, timeless landmark on a very rural island.' The menu is limited, but perfect and the staff was extremely friendly. A great experience and I have a feeling that this place will not change anytime soon... and that's why everyone loves it here.

    (4)
  • Tara M.

    7 minutes before closing, they were shutting the doors. We were right there and I could not believe they were shutting the doors on us. I asked if we could come in before they closed and the response was: we are closed. There was no "I am sorry we are sold out," or "we are closing early tonight", or even "excuse me I need to shut the door" - literally like a scene from a comedy -- the door was shut in our face. If were a half of step in, we would have been hit. Apparently a local Caucasian woman saw this and offered a loaf of her bread she just bought. We could not believe the kindness. (Found out later it was moldy bread!) But we did return the next day. The bread was fluffy and good but the Danishes were old and stale.

    (2)
  • Camille L.

    Love this hot bread!! My hubs and I went as part of our "night out" for our trip to Molokai. It was so awesome though it was such a simple concept. We didn't realize it was a WHOLE LOAF OF BREAD! We each got one, I got cinnamon/butter, hubs got cream cheese/strawberry jelly. So delicious! The young man who takes orders is such a sweet guy and let us know it would be a 10min wait for the freshest, hottest bread. Worth. The. Wait! We will definitely do this again next time we are on this island.

    (5)
  • Inga S.

    I hate to say this, but I was royally disappointed by the hot bread situation. My boyfriend and I lined up as soon as the back door opened (at 8:30-9:00), ordered 2 hot breads...cinnamon sugar and butter as well as the strawberry and cream cheese. Not only was the bread not hot (colder than a luke warm), but it was extremely stale. Furthermore, the strawberry and cream cheese is actually like strawberry jam and cream cheese frosting...so it's pretty sweet. This one was quite tasty, but after 2-3 bites I was totally over it. The cinnamon sugar one had barely any toppings so I was basically eating pure bread. Why 2 stars and not 1? (1) The portions are HUGE for a decent price. 1 is enough for 2 people....seriously. My boyfriend and I have stellar appetites and 1 was legitimately enough. (2) They tasted better the next day when we heated them up in the microwave...probably because they were actually hot.

    (2)
  • Connie U.

    The hot breadnis phenomenal!! The staff is super friendly! A must go when you go to molokai!

    (5)
  • Kirtis J.

    Not a very good experience here. We came here for lunch, based on the high rated reviews here on Yelp. Our experience was much, much less than others. The menu is extremely limited in selection. The burger was completely dry and didn't exactly taste like beef. The club sandwich was fair, while the bacon and bread were very good, the other meat product was unrecognizable. I don't even think it was Spam! There are not a lot of places to choose from on this island for restaurants, but there are others that are definitely better than this!

    (1)
  • Andrew R.

    Best sweet cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted. Not sure why the owners settled on Molokai.. They would make a million in Waikiki or Honolulu where all the tourists are. Back on topic, this place is a the jewel of Molokai, it may not look like much, but the food. My God.. MMMMmmmm!

    (5)
  • Maui R.

    Molokai's Kanemitsu Bakery hit with $90,000 fine By Star-Advertiser staff Molokai's Kanemitsu Bakery was fined $90,000 today by the state Department of Health for selling baked goods and other food products under unsanitary conditions. The violations occurred March 7-8, the Health Department said in a release. No illnesses related to food from the bakery have been reported, the department said. An inspection on March 7 uncovered "serious deficiencies in the maintenance and manufacturing practices at the facility," including improper cleaning and sanitizing of cooking implements and surfaces, inadequate rodent control, lack of hot water and general unsanitary conditions, the Health Department said. The bakery was instructed to halt manufacturing, selling or distributing products until the deficiencies were fixed but continued to sell its products, leading to the heavy fine. The bakery has since corrected its major violations and been allowed to resume business while it fixes its remaining deficiencies and develops a maintenance plan to prevent future violations. Kanemitsu, known for its bread and lavosh, also got hit by corrective action in August 2000, also for unsanitary conditions.

    (1)
  • rhonda b.

    One of the best finds on Molokai! The hot bread at 9pm is the BEST and I love the adventure! We bought bread and cookies during the day - wonderful coconut bread and the cookies were great too! Coconut, of course! :) The staff is full of aloha - so nice and friendly! This really IS a MUST DO! Not only the hot bread at night, but it is a great place to grab some great food and enjoy!

    (5)
  • chett f.

    Rude counter girl. Dirty tables. Filthy restroom. Greasy food. It's one thing to be "authentic" and unpretentious, another to not seem to care.

    (1)
  • William D.

    Wow! "The works bread" is worth the trip! You must go! 8:00PM, be there!

    (5)
  • Sereia C.

    Ummm...holy crap!!! There's a front entrance here and regular daytime hours of operation?!?? The things you learn when you check out other yelp reviews! :-O All I have known about this place was from the numerous midnight bread runs I've been on where everyone piles in the back of a pickup truck and heads to the sketchy back alley of this joint the night before Na Wahine O Ke Kai paddle each year. They make the best hot bread in the entire universe. Get it with everything on it. You will not be disappointed!!

    (5)
  • Jason R.

    Delicious hot bread. Definitely stay up late one night to get some. A must stop on moloka'i. A little weird at first cuz you go into an alley, but the owners were so nice and friendly.

    (5)
  • Pedro V.

    Really awesome bakery and far and away the best place for breakfast treats on Molokai. The cinnamon buns were amazing (and even better after you throw them in the microwave for about 15 secs) but really everything they make is fantastic. All the breakfast treats are excellent and the day-old bags they sometimes have on the counter are a great deal (I think it's $3.50 for one for two for $5) and still taste wonderful regardless of being baked the day before. The breads are also really good and I'd highly recommend the onion-cheese bread. It's all baked in there and just so darn tasty. There's also a little greasy spoon diner-type restaurant in the same building, just to the left of the counter. You can either order up breakfast there as a stand-alone deal or grab a danish at the counter and then cruise over to a table for a cup of coffee or whatever to go with your food. It's mainly locals in this place (as it is at almost every place on Molokai) but there's none of the locals vs. outsiders attitude you sometimes find on islands and in beach communities. In fact, everyone on Molokai was just really chill, laid back, and generally nice.

    (4)
  • Janaia R.

    The Bakery is HEAVENLY! Their bread is out of this world! So far I've tried and loved all of the following: cinnamon-apple bread, cinnamon bread, white bread, whole wheat bread, sweet bread (a.k.a "taro" bread) and honey glazed donut holes. I also remembering them having some pretty unique kinds as well. My favourites are definitely the cinnamon-apple bread, honey glazed donut holes and taro bread. Except for the donut holes (which were about $2.50 for 20), I found the prices of the breads to be rather steep...but then again, all the food on Molokai is priced higher. If you're coming here on a budget, maybe get 1 loaf of bread and a donut. If you've got money to burn, buy as many loaves as you can eat...it'll be worth it! Oh, and don't forget....the bakery is closed Tuesdays, so you'll have slim pickings if you go late on Monday.

    (5)
  • Stephanie H.

    During my Molokai visit, my friends kept talking about late-night hot bread that we had to scope out. The more I heard about it the more curious I became, and I HAD to try it. Who could turn down fresh bread?Sure you have to wait until 10 pm but, when in Rome... We made friends with some locals at the hotel who offered to show us how to find this mysterious hot bread. When we drove up tp the bakery it was pretty dark because all the surrounding businesses were closed by that time. You park and walk down a side alley. The alley you walk through to get to the back door is lit with christmas lights and cheerfully decorated by flowers and smileys on the walls. You wait in line, give your order to the lady, pay, and wait patiently. I couldn't have predicted what I was about to experience next. A HUGE loaf of fresh, soft, chewy, hot bread. I got mine with butter and stawberry jam while my pals got it with cream cheese and jam. Upon sample-ing everyone elses I'd have to recommend ordering your hot bread with cream cheese and blueberry. It was a fun experience, at last I can finally say I've tried Molokai hot bread and it was deeelicous. A MUST for anyone visiting Molokai.

    (5)
  • Evan L.

    Great sweet bread selection but get their early before they run out. Try the pineapple guava!

    (4)
  • RJ M.

    Very good. Secret bread was cool. Like the other stories said, we went and got the bread in the back alley... one thing they were wrong about though is that you don't have to wait until 10:30. They actually start around 9:30, and that's when the line is the shortest and the bread is the most fresh. When we went, a loaf with "the works" on it was 7 dollars... and was DEFINITELY worth it. We also went during the day time and got some pastries and those were very good too. Over all an amazing bakery... even if it seems to be the only one on the island.

    (5)
  • Heather S.

    Hot Bread is the shiznit!! I also like there rolls and donuts but the hot bread is the best. I wouldn't recommend the works too many different favors, but cinnamon sugar and butter or strawberry and cream cheese are supa Ono!

    (5)
  • Lance T.

    The Hot Bread was onolicious. The butter/cream cheese/cinnamon and sugar was a very good combination.

    (5)
  • M. M.

    Not the cheapest bakery in the world.....but if you are in Molokai, this is probably our #2 must stop (after the ice cream shop) in Kaunakaka. Definitely delicious. Kind of strange to get such good bread in this location....but these guys clearly know what they are doing. It's not the best fresh bread I've ever had....but it's still pretty darn good. Check it out if you are visiting Molokai. You won't be disappointed!!

    (5)
  • AsianRunningDiva S.

    MOLOKAI HOT BREAD! One taste and you're in love! We were visiting Molokai for the weekend and I really wanted to go and stop in and buy some "alley bread"! We got there around 10p and outside of the bakery was dark, but a car drove by (we must have looked lost) and directed us to "follow the kids" to the bread (down the alley to the right of the bakery)! There were already a line of people--adults and kids--waiting to order or pick up their bread! The alley was a little spooky, but not scary! The outside of the door was painted with flowers! We ordered the cinnamon/sugar and the strawberry/cream cheese! Warm, chewy bread! Brought some back to our co-workers and got nothing by rave reviews and comments! SOOO ONO!!!!!! :)

    (5)
  • Keith I.

    Hot bread! Go buy it! After you buy hot bread eat it while sitting on the tailgate talking story and slamming your sounds until the cops come try kick you out. Go during the day too and buy turnover, pull apart cinnamon bread, super mini buns, oh and LAVOSH is WINNAH.

    (5)
  • Waynele Y.

    do not judge this bakery by its looks. while the outside is old and falling apart and the inside is dark, and nothing to look at, it was worthy of three trips one to spock out the joint, two for the 10pm bread, and the third the next day to buy gifts for the people back home. the 10pm bread run down hotel lane does make you feel like a crack addict making a run down hotel street. just as you're thinking you were led astray and you might be in for a mob job, you smell the ono bread smells and see the all people waiting in line. the bread was yummy though not as warm as i would've expected "hot out of the oven" to be and what would've really hit the spot is if they sold some milk to go with it. For $5, you get a whole bread with two toppings (cream cheese, butter, strawberry, blueberry, or cinnamon) my favorite was the blueberry and cream cheese (strawberry was a little too sweet). while the works ($6) seemed kind of weird with the cinnamon and fruity toppings mixed together, we ordered one without butter and it was actually quite good. we of course bought the famous french (though it looks nothing like a french bread) to take home (if you buy it at the back door, they come in unmarked store plastic bags), we also got sweet bread and other fruit breads that's best to order in advance because everytime we looked it was gone by the afternoon. at less than $3 a bread, the french is a steal, the sweet bread was good, but it wasn't extraordinary. cash only at the back door, but they take all credit cards, even american express in the bakery itself.

    (5)
  • Candice D.

    Molokai night life. For reals. 'cause everything else closes at like...6. Legendary Kanemitsu bakery is more famous for its "late night" bread line than any other thing they do. Don't get me wrong, their other baked items are fine...... But every single time I've been to Molokai (three times total, I think), I've made sure to stand in what I would otherwise interpret as a scary dark alley...just to get bread. Don't know what I'm talking about? Don't worry. I feel ashamed I hadn't even heard of this legendary stuff until last year... I knew you're spost to get bread whenever you go to Molokai, but i didn't realize the sheer awesomeness. Here's the lowdown, kids: Tuesdays through Sundays, from 10:00pm to 10:30pm, go down to Kanemitsu bakery in the "main" area of Kaunakakai. The front section of the bakery is closed at this time. You have to go around the building into the dark alley. Don't worry. Make sure you add to the graffiti anywhere BUT the price sign. There's a little note that says that every single time the sign is either written on or stolen, the prices go up a quarter. I think it's friggin ingenious. Okay okay back on point. If it's a normal night, there should already be a line of people waiting, with the smell of the most delicious bread baking wafting through the air. There's a ton of graffiti pointing at where to knock. Go up to it and knock with fervor. A nice worker will come out and take your order. Personally, I highly recommend the cream chease and strawberries, but you can make up your own. Pay. and wait. Then they bring it out. A huge, freshly baked loaf of bread filled with whatever you wanted it filled with. The thing is huge. Bigger than your head. You think I'm kidding until you order it. Then you'll be all "That Candice D. girl said it was big, I didn't think she was serious, but now I'm regretting eating that big pizza burger earlier..." So if you're ever in Molokai....do this. If you don't, it's like going to Hawai'i and not going to the beach. Seriously. I mean...yeh.

    (5)
  • Ted S.

    Kim Chee fried rice with 2 eggs broke da mouth and get enough for 2 meals. Also try Molokai toast and coffee for a light breakfast. Friendly service.

    (4)
  • Roxanne W.

    Had to try this since I read about the hot bread on yelp. I went at around 9pm and there were 3 people ahead of me, all from other islands. We got the works (butter, blueberries, cream cheese, cinnamon, strawberries. A yummy warm, sticky, sweet mess! I also went to the restaurant for breakfast. Very large servings. I usually don't eat Oxtail soup but my sister raved about it and it was pretty good. Pancakes were excellent.

    (5)
  • Don G.

    Try this--get a loaf of this incredible hot bread dripping with butter, cream cheese, sugar, jelly, cinnamon, etc. then find a deserted beach (easy on Moloka'i), put on an Eddie Tanaka CD, and watch the stars come out. By the time the bread is gone you will be as well.

    (5)
  • .Alan Y.

    Secret back door bread. Word.

    (5)
  • Steve S.

    I keep hearing about the 10:30pm breadline outside this place. Unfortunately for me, I've been falling asleep at 9:30, so I haven't really gotten a chance to check it out. We did come here for breakfast the other day, and I was pretty impressed. Its totally a greasy spoon, but totally satisfying. And the bakery is just amazing. The donuts are heavenly and the little buns are so sweet and tasty. I have to go back at least once more before I leave. Seriously

    (5)
  • Sara S.

    Short and sweet: go here late and get the hot bread with butter, cinnamon, and sugar. It's absolutely delicious and a single portion can easily be split between two people. During the day, their baked goods are divine as well. Any time of day or night, no matter what you choose, you can't find a better bakery on Molokai!

    (5)
  • Lisa J.

    We were too chicken to try the night time bread line but did stop in during the day for some doughnuts and to buy some loaves of their other bread for the parents who were back home on Oahu. The doughnuts and pastries we bought were soft, chewy, and sweet. Yum! Every August, some folks from Kanemitsu's bring a whole bunch of their breads and lavosh to sell at the Made in Hawaii festival at the Blaisdell Center. If you want the good stuff, you'd better go on the first day or else there's a good chance that what you want will be sold out if you wait until the 2nd or 3rd day.

    (5)
  • Jen W.

    DONT MISS THE LATE NIGHT BREAD!!!!!!!!! we even ate breakfast there it was great! if your visiting Molokai its a must-do!

    (5)
  • Jane G.

    You park your car in front of an old, run-down building, not noticing that there are no other vehicles next to yours. You walk down a dimly lit alley, turn left after the front of the building, and approach the back doors. A look around assures you that no one is watching you do what you're about to do, and you knock on the doors. As you stand and fidget, questioning if you should have even come in the first place, the doors open and there stands a man. Before you lose your courage, you tell him what you want. He tells you how much it's going to cost you, you fork over the cash, and he closes the doors on you. If there's no one around you at this point, you're wondering if there'll be any witnesses to what's going down. Finally, the doors open again, and the man is now holding a package of the glorious goods you're slowly becoming addicted to. You rush back to your car, and like you've told yourself before, you'd wait until you got home. But, like all those other times, you lose all willpower and give in to the temptation. You take it out of the plastic package, licking your lips in anticipation for just the smallest taste. You close your eyes, bask in the sweet aroma, and inhale... the most amazing sweet bread you've ever tasted in your life. What'd you think I was talking about? =P Okay, so I've been told I can be a little dramatic sometimes, but seriously, like Waynele said, it does make you feel like a crack addict making a run down Hotel Street. I had a chance to go to Molokai on a youth group camp a few years ago (and was slightly traumatized on the way). Which meant I got to ride that sweet little toy plane that gets you there. Accomodating only 8 people, you can take any seat and face everyone in the plane close enough to see developing pimples. Not my idea of personal space. We hit some turbulence in the air, and for the first time in my life, I actually saw someone turn green. The poor boy ate his lunch before entering the plane, and I was honored to have watched it exit his body. Sorry, I also have a tendency to wander off the subject. Anyways, bread. Molokai sweet bread. Once you get it from Kanemitsu, hot and fresh out of oven, that packaged stuff just isn't going to cut it (but I do absolutely LOVE King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, probably more for childhood memories, although it is tasty). The options are simple and delectable. Plain, with butter or cream cheese, and a topping of cinnamon, blueberry, or strawberry, or the works with everything on it. My favorite was the cream cheese and cinnamon or cream cheese and strawberry, but I love just about anything with cream cheese in it. But the canvas for all that goodness stands out on its own. Soft, fluffy, chewy, and not too sweet... perfection. Now if we could only get the SuperFerry to go to Molokai...

    (5)
  • Joe M.

    Awesome!!! The pancakes and French toast were delicious and the service was great!!!

    (5)
  • Gabriel T.

    I came here mostly for the bread but I also know that you can eat in and stuff for breakfast and lunch. I walked down here after visiting and eating at Maka's Kitchen down the road in downtown Molokai right on Ala Malama Ave. Since Molokai is known for their bread, I came for the bread. I came on a Sunday morning and found that they have a good amount of pastries available such as regular donuts, glazed donuts, long johns, malasadas, etc. They were all for about the same price just under a dollar or so. The bread that they had available was blueberry, coconut pineapple, french, apple cinnamon, and more. I heard that the strawberry cream cheese one is super popular but they said that you have to order that one a day in advanced. The bread is really good! The staff and customer service is good. The aunties over there at the counter were really friendly and helpful in the selection process. Really local and Molokai vibe regardless of what you are getting here.

    (4)
  • Lissete D.

    Am I the only one that did not get hot bread? Seriously, my bread was not even warm. It was tasty, don't get me wrong. And it was fresh. But not warm at all. We were practically first in line that evening, so I don't know if that had anything to do with the lack of warm bread. We ordered 2 loaves. One Cream Cheese & Strawberry and one Cream Cheese & Cinnamon. Both were yummy and even better when we warmed it up at home. We also stopped in during the day to try their other treats but we're not impressed. I don't remember exactly what we got (not memorable), I just remember telling my husband that it was not worth the calories. The employees, both at the window and at the bakery, were great and very friendly. If our travels ever take us back to Molokai, we will give the hot bread another shot. I can always warm it up a bit in the oven.

    (3)
  • Shinanagins O.

    Note that the late night sweetbread is a loaf! Thought we were just buying a couple pieces but it was huge.

    (3)
  • Jamie S.

    I took a day trip to Molokai with two objectives: bask in the sun without a care in the world and try the oh so famous Kanemitsu bread. I made a beeline straight to Kanemitsu Bakery and Coffee Shop from the airport at roughly 8am. Upon arriving, my world was shattered when I was informed they had sold out already. The worker made some recommendations for other popular items, but lets face it...nothing compares to the famous Kanemitsu bread. Disappointed, but hungry, my boyfriend and I conceded and decided to have breakfast at the coffee shop. This proved to be dreadfully underwhelming as they only offer your basic array of breakfast items. We ordered omelets, bacon, sausage, and fried rice--all of which served its purpose of providing us sustenance, but did little to arouse our palates. Later that week, a friend of mine personally hand-delivered three different types of the infamous bread. First off, let me just say, those loaves were huge! I'm sure if you get them while they're still warm, they would be absolutely amazing. Unfortunately, my bread had to make the long journey over the Molokai Channel, so I had to reheat them in the oven. That may have been the nail in the coffin as to why I was not that impressed. The bread failed to live up to its hype. The bread itself was hard--you could use it as a weapon...seriously. It mildly got softer towards the middle, but I would never use the ever so controversial word "moist" to describe it. The fillings were only okay in my opinion. Nothing exceptional. Overall, I was taken more by the idea of the famous Molokai bread rather than the bread itself. I am glad I tried it and am more than willing to give it another shot when it's fresh. Bottom line: Come here for the bread, not the coffee shop. Don't buy too much into the hype.

    (3)
  • CJ L.

    French toast was good. It's not your regular Texas toast but rather from the bread from the bakery. The coconut syrup which came out hot tasted good. However you MUST tell them butter on the side or you're toast will be drenched. The eggs were okay. Hospitality was exceptional. Id come back for breakfast.

    (4)
  • Denby R.

    I remember when we were kids and we would beg my dad to drive us into town at night for hot bread (double pump). Back before the new nighttime window : when uncle used to open the door and ask what we wanted with his raspy voice. He would close the door and you didn't know if he really took your order, or if he just didn't wanna talk to you. He would come back for payment. Close the door. And you wait...as a kid...terrified that you were tricked into giving away your money. But he always came back with hotttttt bread pumped full with jam and butter or cream cheese or brown sugar or a combo or allllll of them!! We would hop back in the back of the truck and shiver from the wind (not as well insulated as I am now). The hot bread was perfection. The only reason I can't give the 5 stars I wanna give is because the bread experience is not the same. There is a much more commercial system and the price is way high (I get it....inflation) but the bread is smaller and the last time I went it wasn't even warm...super bummer. Gotta say...breakfast is still the same. Super chill and easy going you get what you order. No surprises. You can order bread to take back when you leave the Friendly Isle. The Lavosh is super crispy and has a consistently nice taste. Kanemitsu bakery is an institution of Molokai. A must for everyone. Hopefully the bread will be hot next time!

    (4)
  • Patrick G.

    This review is only for the once-in-a-lifetime experience that is late-night bread. My wife and I had heard about this bakery before our Molokai weekend trip, but we had no idea what we were in store for upon arrival. We heard you need to walk down the alley after 9PM and look for the back door counter. We knew there may be a line. We also were preparing for the lack of light on the streets. When we pulled up to the bakery, none of the stores were open and the only light on the street was the bakery "open" sign that glowed red and blue in the darkness. We saw a few cars and luckily saw someone standing in an alley. We walked by her and headed toward the sounds of people having a conversation. If you get lost, go down the alley to the right of the store, then hang a left down the colorful driveway. The counter is at the end of this driveway on the right side. Luckily there were only two people in front of us in line, as we read there can be long lines at times. The line goers were very friendly and were easy to strike up a conversation with, and as we were talking, about eight more people lined up behind us. I'm glad we beat the rush! Once we were up to the counter, the hardest part was deciding which flavors to get. The choices of bread flavors include two of the following: cream cheese, butter, strawberry jam, blueberry jam, and cinnamon. We elected to get two of the butter and cinnamon (one for right then and one for breakfast the next morning). I cannot explain in words how good this bread was. I know just about anyone could bake fresh bread and it would be as good, but the overall unique experience of ordering it from a back alley on Molokai made it seem that much better. The combination of melted butter and cinnamon also made the bread unforgettable. I am drooling right now just thinking about it. I would highly recommend getting late night bread at Kanemitsu's Bakery if you ever find yourself on Molokai after 9PM. I would also recommend you order more than one loaf.

    (5)
  • Nelson Q.

    One of the few things Molokai is known for, I remember stopping here for their cheese bread as a kid. Over the years, Kanemitsu Bakery has become famous for their Hot bread and other baked goods, but even more recently, I heard that the State Department of Health shut KB down because of countless chances the owner has been given to fix the many health code violations. I hope the owner gets his act together or else another one of Hawaii's and Molokai's favorite businesses is gone forever...:( ...........ALOHA!!!

    (4)
  • Stephen W.

    We had breakfast here and it was ok but nothing special. My corned beef hash was from a can, the hash browns were the kind that McDonalds sells, and the eggs did not taste farm fresh. Everything was ok but I expected fresher and better given the fact it has 4.5 stars on Yelp.

    (3)
  • Oliver T.

    Dude the fried rice is awesome or if your a neighborhood drunk like me the saimin is killah especially after getting hammered all night.

    (4)
  • Sheera H.

    On the island of Molokai this bakery is a gem. We never got to try the breakfast or lunch but we came twice for pastries and once at night for hot bread. In Hawaii bakery items tend to be greasy but their pastries are light and very flavorful. You can tell they are made fresh from scratch daily. Make sure to ask about the flavors because those change daily as well. I was worried they would be expensive but we walked away with two bags for $5. The hot bread experience should not be missed. Starting at 8pm until late in the night you can buy fresh, hot, stuffed bread. Bring cash. To get the bread it feels like you are trying to participate in a drug deal. You have to walk down the dark alley next to the store and into a covered walking area between the buildings. A sweet auntie meets you at the half door, takes your order and disappears. A few minutes later she is back with a plastic grocery bag which you trade for the cash and you walk away happy. As we were leaving some local women were fighting in the street. Not the bakery's fault but make the experience a little more memorable.

    (5)
  • Jessica Y.

    Miso Ramen and late night Hot Bread. Their miso ramen has a very rich miso broth that is sooooooo delicious. My sister ended up ordering their fried rice so I added some of her leftover rice with my broth. Can you say AMAZING?! Just like grandmas homemade miso soup. Their hot bread is so yummy as well! I absolutely love their cinnamon sugar bread or strawberry cream cheese. This place is an absolute must try when visiting the island of Molokai!

    (4)
  • Amanda Z.

    Hot bread! Get your hot bread here! Kanemitsu's hot bread was one of the highlights from our Molokai trip. Saturday night at 8pm we were wandering around the outside of Kanemitsu's, and actually went on the wrong side and were standing in a dark area that was NOT the place to go hah. When you are facing Kanemitsu's, go to the right, turn left down the small alley, and then turn left, there will be painted flowers on the wall. The window is small, order 2 flavors (strawberry, blueberry, butter, cream cheese, and/or cinnamon), or all of the above! Out of our group, we tried many diff combos - my fave was blueberry cream cheese. It was warm, creamy, a yummy warm carb! We also tried butter blueberry, butter strawberry, and butter cinnamon. The butter cinnamon was my least fave, it would be better with sugar or something. So if you find yourself on Molokai at night, go get out the hot bread, it's delish and fun times!

    (5)
  • Joey C.

    Molokai's famous hot bread? No, no, just no. From what I heard from the locals, this place use to be infamous but now, who cares. The locals hate it because it's just cold bread and jam. There is nothing special about the hot bread at this place. The regular bread during the day isn't even special. The plates they serve here isn't even good for Molokai standards. Kanemitsu's Bakery and Restaurant is the biggest disappointment on the island of Molokai. This place should have stayed closed when it was shut down for health violations.

    (1)
  • Janice H.

    FRESHLY BAKED MOLOKA'I ŌKOLE* BREAD!!!! How I miss thee! If you've ever had the chance to visit the quaint, rural island of Moloka'i, one of da BEST culinary experiences on this island is experiencing hot, freshly-baked-out-of-da-oven sweet bread made by Kanemitsu Bakery. It's a popular draw fo' locals and tourists alike, somewhat akin to making an illegal drug deal: you park your car, wander down a dark, deserted alley, and come to a nondescript door wea you knock, tell 'em your order, exchange some money, and wait fo' da goods. Fun times fo' da late night chronics! In this case, I highly recommend da strawberry w/cream cheese and/or blueberry w/cream cheese! Dey put 'em inside da bread + buggah broke-da-mout'! You get bombucha (big) kine portions, too. Even wen da ting stay cold, buggah stay 'ono, too, but mo' bettah wen hot. I spent a year living on Moloka'i during my teen years, and dis is one of da very special memories I've experienced and still cherish. Since then, I've gone back about 3-4 times ovah da last 15 years or so. Getting their bread is j'like getting Krispy Kreme donuts or Trader Joe's stuff ... freakin' rare and you LIGHT UP like New Year's when you know someone stay giving 'em to you! Ahhhh, good kine memories .... ------ HAWAIIAN LESSON OF DA DAY ōkole = refers to your anus and is a vulgar way of referring to da buttocks lemu = more polite way of referring to the buttocks REVIEW #226

    (5)
  • Cat M.

    I just want to give the owners a big pat on the back, as I know that this has been a wildly popular place, and we had visited last in 2010. Back then, it was before they were hit with their huge fine. I was actually pretty grossed out, because there were flies in the pastry displays ALL over. Now, it looked GREAT today when I visited! Great job, guys! And great products, like always! I truly hope that you recoup that fine! Keep up the good work!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :5:30 am - 5:00pm

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  • Delivery : No
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes

Kanemitsus Bakery & Coffee Shop

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