8 Half Desserts - CLOSED

8 Half Desserts is an ice cream shop in the Kaimuki area. They are located on Waialae Ave between 8th and 9th Ave. If you can spot Hung Won Restaurant while you walk or drive down Waialae Ave, you'll be able to find this place because they share the same parking lot. The inside of the shop is small but the owner is friendly and he lets you sample all the flavors available. What makes this ice cream shop different is the unique flavor combinations and ice cream pies. A lot of the ice creams are made with local fruits. My favorites were the mango shoyu and mountain apple. Their watermelon ice cream pie slices used to be sold at Kaimuki Grill but now you can get it here by the slice ($6) or whole ($45). The pre-packed flavors are $3 each, the cone is $4 and the bowl is $5.50. I recommend trying this place now before the word gets out. They accept cash and credit.

3434 Waialae Ave - CLOSED
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 630-0184

Windward Mall
46-056 Kamehameha Hwy #236
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 630-0184

Mango Shoyu

Pineapple Mui

Mountain Apple Sorbet

Watermelon Ice Cream Pie

Hawaiian Pie Company

Hawaiian Pie Company is located in Kalihi between Colburn and Kalani Street. It's a family own business and they are known for their fruit pies that are baked fresh daily. Besides having fresh baked pies, they also have daily specials such as cinnamon rolls, bread pudding, manju and more baked goods. You can follow them on instagram to see what the special of the day is. Their pies are sold as whole or by the slice. You can also buy their whole pies frozen. The pies by the slice are $5 to $6 each and I recommend getting more than 1 of each flavor. I like their pie crust the most because it's buttery and it doesn't get soggy. I've eaten the pies cold and warm and they've tasted great both ways. They are very generous with the fruits and you'll taste it in each bite. I recommend the passion pear pie and apple pie.

They are open from Tuesdays to Saturdays, 7am-3pm and they are closed on Sundays and Mondays. If you want their specials, you need to go early in the day. There is a parking lot in front of the shop and they accept credit cards.

For more information about the Hawaiian Pie Company, visit www.hawaiianpieco.com.

508 Waiakamilo Rd
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 988-7828

Passion Pear

Mango

Apple

Ted's Bakery

If you're heading to the North Shore, you definitely need to make a stop at Ted's Bakery for their famous pies. The pies are sold whole or by the slice. They also sell savory food and other baked goods such as pastries, breads, and cakes. This place is popular with the locals and the tourist. I know some flavors of the pies can be found in the supermarket but I highly recommend coming down here and getting the more unique flavors. I used to love the chocolate haupia cream pie but my new favorite is the pumpkin haupia cream pie. I heard the strawberry guava pie is really good but I didn't see any in the fridge that day. As for the cheese cake, they give that a whole different meaning. They have the layer with the cream cheese but the bottom is actual cake and not a thin graham cracker crust.

I want to thank chizu pan, kimchee, jelly bean and baby bean for joining me on this adventure. Without you guys I wouldn't be able to eat so many different slices of pie. Thank you!

For more information about Ted's Bakery, visit www.tedsbakery.com.

59-024 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 638-8207

Pumpkin Haupia Cream Pie

Strawberry Cream Pie

Banana Cream Pie

Chocolate Haupia Cream Pie

Pineapple Macadamia Nut Cheese Cake