Is Ted's Bakery worth it?
Worth it if…Underrated · +21Sunset Beach bakery and plate-lunch counter, home of the chocolate haupia cream pie
Worth it, with conditions. 4.5 on Google across 4,664 reviews; the pie consistently lives up to its reputation, with complaints mostly about service and crowds.
Hype44How famous and hyped it is
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The chocolate haupia pie is a genuine local classic and it sits right on the North Shore loop.
Why Reality is 65
Lives up to its fame4/54.5 on Google across 4,664 reviews; the pie consistently lives up to its reputation, with complaints mostly about service and crowds.
Value for money4/5About $25 for a whole 9-inch pie and $15 for a loco moco plate with leftovers is fair for the North Shore.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5The original chocolate haupia pie is a genuine signature; beyond it, this is a standard (good) plate-lunch counter.
Easy to do3/5Open daily with a small free lot, but it's about an hour from Waikīkī, busy all day, and easy to drive past.
What people loved
The chocolate haupia pie is the consistent highlight: creamy, layered, and the reason most people stopWhole pies are reasonably priced (about $25) and travel well for a beach picnicBig, filling plate lunches and breakfast (loco moco, garlic shrimp, short ribs) at moderate pricesOpen daily 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m., so it fits almost any North Shore itineraryWhat wore them down
Busy all day; lines at the takeout counter and a small, crowded parking lotEasy to miss from the highway behind its blue tent; turning around on Kamehameha Hwy can be awkwardCounter service can feel rushed or indifferent; bags cost extraOutdoor seating only, with birds and chickens around the tablesKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: No reservations; order at the counter or online for pickup.
HoursDaily 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Whole pieChocolate Haupia Cream Pie, whole 9-inch: $24.52 (online ordering); also sold by the sliceSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
PlatesLoco moco plate $15.39; breakfast plates from $11.40Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HistoryTed entered the chocolate haupia pie in a Waikīkī hotel competition in 1987 and won; it became the bakery's signatureSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
OutputAbout 900 pies a day, around 11,000 for Thanksgiving and ChristmasSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
OrderingTakeout counter with outdoor tented picnic tables; online ordering via ToastSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
From Waikīkīabout 1 hour by car (Sunset Beach, between Haleʻiwa at 45–60 min and Kahuku); longer in trafficSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
In their words
“So creamy and smooth and such a delicious treat! Btw, beware of the birds and chickens outside, they’re everywhere!”
“Ordering was tricky and the customer service was lacking. It may have been an off day for the staff.”
“Outstanding bakery along a busy highway. It's busy all day long and for good reason.”
“you're really here for the chocolate haupia pie”
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Questions people ask
What is Ted's Bakery famous for?
The chocolate haupia cream pie, a layered chocolate and coconut custard pie that Ted first entered in a Waikīkī hotel competition in 1987.
How much is a whole chocolate haupia pie at Ted's?
$24.52 for a whole 9-inch pie on Ted's online ordering page; slices are also sold.
What are Ted's Bakery's hours?
Daily, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Can you order Ted's Bakery online?
Yes, through Ted's Toast online ordering page for pickup.
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Sources
- Ted's Bakery — official site
- Ted's Bakery — online ordering (Toast)
- Ke Alakaʻi (BYU–Hawaii) — Ted's Bakery bringing pies to the North Shore
- The Infatuation — Ted's Bakery review
- Hawaii Travel with Kids — Haleʻiwa guide (drive times)
- Google Maps — Ted's Bakery