Tex Drive-In
Honokaʻa, Waimea Area
Honokaʻa's Famous Square Malasadas
Tex Drive-In, at 45-690 Pakalana Street in Honokaʻa, is known for large, square-shaped, sugar-dusted malasadas, sold plain or filled with flavors like haupia, mango, pineapple, and Bavarian cream. HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 readers ranked it fourth among the island's bakeries. It is a classic stop on the Hāmākua coast, on the way between Hilo and Waimea.
Listings show daily hours of roughly 6 AM–6 PM (none dated 2026), and malasadas can sell out, so earlier is safer. Prices in different sources conflict, so check current pricing. Phone: (808) 775-0598.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A sweet, iconic stop on the drive between Hilo and Waimea.
Best for: filled malasadas, a morning snack, a Hāmākua coast road-trip stop.
Insider tip: go earlier in the day before the malasadas sell out.
- Safety notes:
- Hours (about 6 AM–6 PM) come from undated listings — confirm. Hours may still be reduced after Hurricane Lala (Aug 2026) — confirm before you go.
- Price tier:
- $
Reviews: Google MapsYelp
Local tips
- •Listed hours are about 6 AM–6 PM daily (not dated 2026) — confirm.
- •Malasadas can sell out
- •go early.
- •Pair it with Waipiʻo Valley Lookout or Pololū on a north-island day.
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