Craving chocolate, cheesecake, or creme brulee? If you’re like me and can’t seem to complete a meal out or special occasion without a sweet treat, than this is the Haute 5 for you. We’re sharing the most sinful, decadent, melt-in-your mouth desserts in Honolulu.
Roy’s Restaurant: Chocolate Soufflé
Fortunately, I grew up by the original Roy’s restaurant and have been a steady regular since my early teens. I always looked forward to family dinners at our neighborhood restaurant. We’d sit in the downstairs lounge, order pupu (appetizer) style, listen to live music, and anticipate the end of the meal for a dreamy dark chocolate soufflé. To this day, I still hit the bar for a Roy’s Reserve glass of wine, small portion of butterfish atop dirty rice and the oozing with chocolate signature dessert. My sweet tooth simply can’t resist the Roy’s chocolate soufflé.
The Original Roy’s is located at 6600 Kalanianaole Hwy., www.roysrestaurant.com, 808.396.7697.
Cake Envy
Calling all cheesecake fans! Search no further than Cake Envy. Owner and self-taught baker, Amy Brooks is known around town as “the cheesecake chic.” Offering more than 40 different flavors like peanut butter cup, luscious lemon, mojito and the award-winning chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake, Cake Envy is where it’s at. Indulge in made fresh to deliver creamy cakes or stop into one of the restaurants where Cake Envy is carried. Brooks’ decadent desserts can be found at Apartment 3, Chuck’s Steakhouse and Chuck’s Steak and Seafood.
For more information about Cake Envy visit www.cakeenvy.net or call 808.366.8307.
Formaggio Wine Bar: Chocolate Bread Pudding
This is a sinful secret that I’m happy to share. Most patrons visit intimate Formaggio for its cheese plate, panini, thin crust pizzas and of course the wine! But, this spot seriously delivers some of the most mouth-watering desserts like the cinnamon rum bread pudding, dense flourless chocolate cake, chocolate fantasy and bananas foster in buttered rum. Also, a haute date spot, don’t neglect to order a sweet treat for your sweetheart during your next night out at Formaggio Wine Bar.
Formaggio Wine Bar is located at 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., www.formaggio808.com, 808.739.7719.
Orchids Restaurant: Coconut Cake
You haven’t had coconut cake until you’ve had a slice of Orchids Restaurant’s coconut cake with raspberry coulis. A fluffy, fantastic delight, the infamous coconut cake is the only way to end your meal. If you decide to skip dessert at Orchids and opt for a nightcap at the nearby Lewer’s Lounge, the dessert list here never fails to impress. The nightcaps and live jazz offer the perfect ending to your evening, plus you can order almost anything a la Orchids (aka: the coconut cake) here too.
Orchids Restaurant is located at the Halekulani Hotel, www.halekulani.com, 808.923.2311.
Café Laufer
Black forest, carrot, double chocolate fudge and hazelnut cakes join cherry sour cream, chocolate macadamia, fresh fruit and lemon cream tarts in the sight for sinful eyes dessert display at Café Laufer. The quaint café is the perfect place to have an afternoon date over a cappuccino and a sweet treat. Also offering scrumptious sandwiches and yummy soup bowls, Café Laufer lives up to its spot-on reputation.
Cafe Laufer is located at 3565 Wailae Ave., Suite 107, www.cafelaufer.com, 808.735.7717.
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