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Sunnyside (Wahiawa, Hawaii)

Sunnyside is one of the great things about Hawaii, synonymous with scrumptious cream pies and down home local cooking. This little restaurant in Wahiawa has been a favorite of island residents for decades.

Sunnyside (Wahiawa, Hawaii)

Sunnyside does not specialize in fancy-shmancy pies, covered with flourishes of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. It’s the kind of pie you would expect your grandma to make: no frills, just delicious in its simplicity. It doesn’t overwhelm your taste buds, but utterly satisfies your sweet tooth. Of course, there’s the nostalgia factor as well. While the original owners have retired and sold the business, the pies remain wonderfully unchanged.

Sunnyside pies are my trademark token of appreciation, because I know I would feel loved if someone gifted me with such a delicious treat. Aside from that, it gives me an excuse to get one for myself at the same time — but don’t tell anyone about that!

Sunnyside (Wahiawa, Hawaii)

For your reference (and mine), here’s Sunnyside’s pie menu. All pies are $8.50. As I am not affiliated with Sunnyside, I cannot guarantee that this information will be accurate forever, so please call them directly at (808) 621-7188 for current pricing and to place your order. It’s highly recommended to call a day in advance to place an order for pies, as they do run out rather quickly — especially the always popular cream pies.

Sunnyside Peach Cream Pie