CUPCAKES, BOOM!
697 Manono St, Hilo, HI
Crema's Take
“This beloved Hilo bakery is famous for its standout cupcakes—especially the tropical lilikoi flavor—plus creative macarons and a signature Cookie Butter Chai that keeps customers coming back for special occasions and everyday indulgences. What really shines is the genuine warmth of the staff, who handle busy Saturday rushes with grace and smiles while crafting each pastry and specialty drink with obvious care. Whether you're grabbing a quick treat or settling in for a slow morning, Cupcakes, Boom! feels like a gathering place where the owner knows your name and the flavors taste like they were made with love.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
We got 6 pack macarons! Very delicious. We ordered two strawberry matcha, I loved that matcha were made fresh. Very cute ambiance! I loved the heart shaped straws.
On a Saturday morning, people were lined up out the door! I have great respect for the lovely lady that was handling this crowd by herself. She kept the line moving and never stopped smiling. A prefect example of grace under pressure! Everything about this cafe shows the owner's…
We went looking for a birthday dessert for my daughter. Delicious cupcakes. We tried the peanut butter cup, chocolate, strawberry, and lilikoi. Lilikoi was a definite stand out. Sweet and tangy!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We love visiting Cupcakes Boom for all special occasions, or even just a fun day out in Hilo! Their macarons are incredible, and duh… the cupcakes 😍 My daughter is obsessed with the Strawberry cupcake, and I always go for the lilikoi, it’s SO good. Not only is the…
In love with this wonderful and beautiful place of sweet goodness!!! OMG, the Cookie Butter Chai is absolutely, devine!!! The blueberry muffin was PERFECT!!! The Macaroons are soft, sweet, and mouth watering between bites, with a light flavor. 100% recommend you stop and visit…
Cupcakes Boom has by FAR the BEST tasting cupcakes on the island! the staff is so kind and the owner was super helpful. We tasted ALL their cupcakes in hopes to make a last minute order for our wedding. Every single cupcake was amazing but the sticky mango rice cupcake could end…
Crema Reviews
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