THE PATISSERIE

Founded almost 50 years ago, The Patisserie Inc. is one of Hawaii's largest and oldest bakeries. We are very proud of our product, of course, but also of our history. Started by a German and a Frenchman, and continued today by an Italian family, we bring European style breads, cakes and pastries to Hawaii's most distinguished restaurants, hotels and grocery stores. Today, The Patisserie is owned by Colleen and Robert (Bob) Paparelli. Originally, the company was started by Rolf Winker from Dresden, and Michel Martin from Nice. Rolf got his start at the Kahala Hilton, as it was called in 1964 when the hotel opened, and worked in the bakery under Executive Chef Max Wilhelm and Bakery Chef Hans Wierbel. Michel moved to Hawaii in the 1920s and started as a waiter. During World War II he started a tiny restaurant in Wahiawa called Michel's, which thrived in its original space until 1959, when he moved it to the Colony Surf, where it continues to serve and continues to delight guests today...

Also known as: The Patisserie, Inc.

Primary location: Pearl City United States