Mr. Ed's Bakery
A long-running Honomu bakery and snack stop on the Hāmākua Coast, known for breads, cookies, jams, and simple grab-and-go bites. It works well as a quick road-trip refuel near Akaka Falls.
- counter-service bakery
- cookies, brownies, breads, and pastries
- jams and jellies with local fruit flavors
- simple savory take-away items
Mr. Ed’s Bakery is a classic Hāmākua Coast stop: part bakery, part snack shop, part road-trip lifeline in Honomu, just a short detour from Akaka Falls. What makes it stand out is the range packed into a small, no-frills space. Alongside cookies and breads, there are jams, jellies, simple lunch items, and other easy grab-and-go bites that make it useful whether the goal is breakfast, a sweet fix, or supplies for the drive ahead.
What it does best
The bakery lane here is broad rather than precious. Expect shelves and cases loaded with cookies, brownies, breads, pastries, and bread pudding, plus a strong showing of fruit-forward jams and jellies. The savory side is straightforward but practical, with simple sandwiches and other quick snacks that fit a road-trip schedule. This is the kind of place where the appeal comes from abundance and convenience as much as any single signature item.
It also has a distinctly local, small-town character. The business has long been associated with Dean and June Edmoundson, which gives it the feel of a family-run stop that became part of the rhythm of the area rather than a polished tourist concept.
The experience
The setting is casual, compact, and usually busy. It works as a counter-service stop where travelers browse, choose, and move on. The atmosphere is more old-fashioned and functional than sleek, with a lot of product on display and not much emphasis on lingering. That makes it especially good for picnic provisioning, edible souvenirs, or a quick refuel between Hilo and the waterfalls.
Its location in Honomu is part of the appeal. For anyone heading to Akaka Falls or touring the Hāmākua Coast, it is an easy and useful stop that rewards a short detour.
Caveats and tradeoffs
The main tradeoff is crowding. Popularity can make the space feel tight, especially when tour traffic is heavy, so this is not the place for a slow café-style pause. Seating and comfort are secondary to speed and selection.
It also leans heavily sweet and bread-based. Travelers looking for a full sit-down meal, a highly curated bakery case, or broader dietary accommodation may want to look elsewhere. The best fit is anyone who wants a low-cost, low-ceremony stop with plenty of treat options.
Who it suits
Mr. Ed’s Bakery is ideal for road-trippers, families, and anyone building a snack stash for the car. It is also a strong pick for travelers who like to bring home local jams, cookies, and other edible souvenirs. Those seeking a quiet brunch room or a destination dining experience will probably be better served by another stop.
