HI Pie Bakery + Cafe
A North Shore bakery-cafe in Haleiwa known for scratch-made pies, poi banana bread, quiche, coffee, and a small savory lunch lineup. It works well for breakfast, a pastry stop, or a casual lunch.
- scratch-made pies and baked goods
- poi banana bread
- coffee drinks
- small savory lunch menu
HI Pie Bakery + Cafe is a North Shore bakery-cafe in Haleʻiwa that stands out for doing comfort food with local character: scratch-made pies, poi banana bread, quiche, coffee, and a few simple savory lunch items. It is the kind of place that can anchor a breakfast stop, soften a mid-morning detour, or give a casual lunch some dessert-driven payoff.
What it does best
The strongest draw is the baked goods. Pies are the house language here, and the lineup goes well beyond plain slices into pot pie, cheesecake, and pie flavors with a playful, local feel. The poi banana bread is especially distinctive and gives the shop a more Hawaiian sense of place than a standard mainland bakery-cafe. Savory options such as chicken pot pie, veggie quiche, chicken salad, and sandwiches make it easier to turn a pastry stop into a real meal. Coffee drinks round things out, so it works naturally as a caffeine-and-carb stop on a North Shore drive.
The experience
This is a casual counter-service cafe, not a lingering white-tablecloth outing. The setting fits Haleʻiwa well: relaxed, neighborhood-oriented, and geared toward easy daytime traffic. Dine-in and takeout both make sense here, and the business also supports pickup, online ordering, and delivery. It feels especially useful for travelers who want something local without committing to a full sit-down restaurant meal. The story behind it adds personality too: HI Pie began as a home-based North Shore business in 2014, built by Casey Burns after years in kitchens and bakeries, and that background shows in the shop’s made-from-scratch identity.
Practical caveats
The main tradeoff is scope. HI Pie is best when you want bakery fare, breakfast, brunch, or a light casual lunch; it is not the place for a broad menu or a formal dinner experience. Hours have also shifted over time, so it is smart to check same-day if planning an evening stop. The menu is approachable, but travelers with strict dietary needs should confirm options directly, since this remains primarily a pie and bakery operation.
Best for
This is a strong fit for families, road trippers, coffee-and-pastry seekers, and anyone who wants a distinctly local snack stop in Haleʻiwa. Travelers looking for a full dinner menu, an elaborate brunch spread, or a special-occasion restaurant will likely want something else.
