Jan 28, 2017, 11:59 am
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Older posts may be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawaii/727626-consolidated-layover-hnl-what-do-thread.html
Consolidated "Layover at HNL, What to Do?" Thread (2016 and Onward)
Aug 16, 2018, 6:00 pm
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Aug 16, 2018, 6:08 pm
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Aug 17, 2018, 6:54 am
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Aug 17, 2018, 10:11 am
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You can just stand around right at the edge of the pond and just watch them. The staff are amazing at answering questions. And of course they have the obligatory ‘swim with the dolphins’ experience.
Aug 18, 2018, 9:23 am
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There’s a terrific lookout at Punchbowl Crater that offers a panoramic view of Honolulu. Between that and solemnity and serenity of the cemetery, it would make a nice stop. I’ll bet if you asked your Uber driver to take you to his/her favorite plate lunch place and bought them lunch, they would be more than happy to let you loiter a bit off the clock.
Me? Malasadas (Portugese donuts) from Leonards.
Aug 18, 2018, 3:33 pm
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Slightly OT, but I prefer the malasadas at Pipeline Bakery in Kaimuki to Leonards.
Aug 18, 2018, 5:19 pm
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Aug 18, 2018, 11:06 pm
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Seriously, my first time at Leonard's was 30 years ago. And even though I had them a few years ago, I am sure times have changed and places have risen.
I looked for my favorite hole in the wall plate lunch last time I was there and it was gone.
Aug 19, 2018, 5:48 am
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I've got a few more years on you in lifetime malasada consumption
One of the principals at Pipleline is a former manager of Leonards so the baseline recipe and format is the same, but I feel the Pipeline ones are a bit more artisanal.
https://www.pipelinebakeshop.com/menus/malasada/
One of the principals at Pipleline is a former manager of Leonards so the baseline recipe and format is the same, but I feel the Pipeline ones are a bit more artisanal.
https://www.pipelinebakeshop.com/menus/malasada/
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Aug 31, 2018, 7:59 am
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I've got a few more years on you in lifetime malasada consumption
One of the principals at Pipleline is a former manager of Leonards so the baseline recipe and format is the same, but I feel the Pipeline ones are a bit more artisanal.
https://www.pipelinebakeshop.com/menus/malasada/
One of the principals at Pipleline is a former manager of Leonards so the baseline recipe and format is the same, but I feel the Pipeline ones are a bit more artisanal.
https://www.pipelinebakeshop.com/menus/malasada/
but yelp keeps saying every restaurant I looked at “closed through Wednesday “
Today is Friday ...any thoughts ??
thanks
Aug 31, 2018, 10:48 am
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Seriously, must be a Yelp app outage.
Aug 31, 2018, 11:16 am
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Sep 4, 2018, 10:51 am
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Thanks to everyone!
As 747FC suggested I went to Plumeria Beach house at the Kahala hotel for lunch. I doubt there is a better place on earth.
Went to Punchbowl Crater as PBI suggested. Spectacular views and very peaceful environment to meditate.
And as I have never been to Leonards, I don't know if they can beat the Pipeline Bakery.
The funniest part of the 5-hour layover was when I told my Uber driver to take me to the Pipeline Bakery. He swung his head around and asked how in the hell did I know about that place.
Thanks again
Also, the New JAL Hale lounge was off limits for AC members. I was told it was for JAL customers overflow only. YMMV
As 747FC suggested I went to Plumeria Beach house at the Kahala hotel for lunch. I doubt there is a better place on earth.
Went to Punchbowl Crater as PBI suggested. Spectacular views and very peaceful environment to meditate.
And as I have never been to Leonards, I don't know if they can beat the Pipeline Bakery.
The funniest part of the 5-hour layover was when I told my Uber driver to take me to the Pipeline Bakery. He swung his head around and asked how in the hell did I know about that place.
Thanks again
Also, the New JAL Hale lounge was off limits for AC members. I was told it was for JAL customers overflow only. YMMV
Sep 4, 2018, 3:25 pm
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Thanks for posting an update; sounds like you enjoyed your layover and I'm glad the information you received was helpful.
As for Pipleline Bakery. to all the local kamaaina living on Oahu; my apologies for letting the cat out of the bag.
As for Pipleline Bakery. to all the local kamaaina living on Oahu; my apologies for letting the cat out of the bag.