Beyond Pastry Studio

Last night was a special moment for me, my family, my team, and our small bakery. Working in a small and independent bakery is pretty BRUTAL. It’s physically and mentally demanding. We put in long hours on our feet, operate on tight margins, and navigate the uncertainty of the economy. There are nights when I can’t sleep because of the pain in my feet or the worries keeping me awake. The challenges of being a small business owner can be overwhelming, let alone being an immigrant and minority. BUT we push through anyway. And it’s in those moments, when everything feels like it’s easier to walk away and you’re on the edge, that character is truly forged. It’s not when things fall into place, but in setbacks, disappointments, and doubts. It’s choosing to keep going, even when it’s hard. A huge THANK YOU to the Filipino Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, for recognizing me as the Filipino Entrepreneur of the Year 2025. For providing a platform to recognize our hard work. We ALL show up and serve in different ways, and every kind of dedication deserves to be acknowledged. I’m incredibly proud to represent Filipino entrepreneurs in the food industry. And I’ll say it loud for all of us, for the ones in the back, busting ass and working hard! We serve our community in a special way, and no one will take that from us. On behalf of the entire BPS team, Maraming salamat. 🧡 @fcchawaii @thefilcomcenter @a_nishioka @brahzane @shenokira @ronethcasil @beyondpastry

Happy Anniversary to Cristina and Beyond Pastry Studio! 🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳 BPS is celebrating their anniversary this month on Aug 29th. They opened on Aug 28, 2021. This artwork is called ʻOhana and is a gift to my dear friend Cristina. It was drawn by the very talented Candice Soon. Thank you @candicedoodles for making my concept a reality! It came out perfect. ʻOhana (Cristina calls it the Zesties) is printed on canvas and commemorates all the friends, family, and staff who have shaped Beyond Pastry Studio into what it is today and will continue to do so in the future. On the Cristina’s right is her wife Alicia and the OG’s, in the center is Cristina’s hyperactive girl squad, and on the left are recent friends and staff as the BPS continues to grow. BPS's most popular items are displayed on the table. There are many easter eggs and references in the art. This was a very fun project to work on the last several months. The artwork is also accompanied by a booklet containing messages from Cristina’s family and friends. Thank you everyone who participated. This gift would not be complete without you. Cristina, the last few years have been a wild ride. I’ve seen BPS grow from a pop up into a studio and then becoming a fully established business in Downtown Honolulu where many come to enjoy your pastries. You have made a mark on Downtown with everything that you do. You have achieved so much and the BPS family and community are all proud of you. Congratulations on your anniversary and we can’t wait to see what the future holds. Here’s to many more! @beyondpastrystudio @beyondpastry @candicedoodles @a_nishioka @latinvic @brahzane @japesescapes @jayjleng @itsmmmariel @sarinabrianne @shenokira @lugicusp @riotezuka @ronethcasil @funkounkohawaii @harleytunac @madebyaliyoko @slicebyhbbaking @hana8aby

Thanksgiving is almost here, and I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU. 🧡 From our little bakery here at 1067 Alakea, we’re so grateful for everyone who’s supported us all year and especially through the holiday rush. You’ve made it possible for us to keep learning and growing, and every year, we get just a little better at this holiday prep thing. 🥹 This year, our team absolutely crushed it, making it the smoothest prep we’ve ever had. I couldn’t be prouder and more thankful for them. @riotezuka @lanadleon @shenokira and roneth and vin Omg I can’t believe I don’t have to sleep in the shop tonight! 😭 See you all tomorrow for those last minute bakes! Good night! 💤 P.S We’ll be open on Thursday 11/28 7a-12nn 📷 @burandon_san #beyondpastrystudio #downtownhonolulu #pastrychefoahu

small but dangerously delicious kind of thing. here’s whats inside our mother’s day pastry box this friday! it comes with flowers too! see you!!! #beyondpastrystudio #hawaiibestkitchens #downtownhonolulu

When one of us moves forward, it opens doors for all of us. Thank you FILIPINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE @fcchawaii It was such a privilege to be back celebrating this year’s remarkable FEEOTY honorees.

There’s only a few days left to register! Join us for our next networking event featuring a dynamic panel of successful and insightful entrepreneurs. 🌺 Cristina Nishioka (Founder & Pastry Chef, @beyondpastrystudio ) 🌺 Aiku'e and Kekahu Napoleon-Ahn (Owners, @niusoftserve ) 🌺 Cori Nakamoto (Owner, @CorisCakeDreams ) Moderated by: Noela Napoleon (@mcblhawaii Lead Business Counselor and Facilitator) Attendees will enjoy meaningful connections, valuable insights, and practical takeaways to support business growth. While especially beneficial for food businesses, this event is ideal for any small business owner navigating a growth phase. Registration closes April 25—don’t miss out!

PSA: We’ll be closed tomorrow due to the storm. With the winds picking up and road conditions expected to be rough, we’re making the call to keep our team and community safe. Thanks for always having our back! Please stay safe out there. 🧡

Thank you for supporting us through the week! 🧡 Just a quick heads up. We’ll be closed Monday (MLK Day) Jan. 19 and we’ll be back the next day Tuesday. We’ll also be closed on Jan 26–30 to give our team time to rest and recharge. We usually sneak in little breaks throughout the year but this is our first real break for 2026. Yayyy! Please stay with us, we’ll be back, we promise!

🌋 From mushroom pastries to palace porcelain to a ceramic maneki-neko cocktail — Day 01 of our 72 Hours in Honolulu guide is here! Explore Capitol Modern’s public art gems, trace Hawaiʻi’s ceramics lineage from volcano to glaze, and discover why Downtown & Chinatown are full of unexpected clay, culture, and killer cocktails. Written by Honolulu-based artist and writer Johnny Macas-Freire @macasfreire — read the full Day 01 guide now on explore.moca-ny.org @beyondpastrystudio @jennatalia2.0 #HonoluluCeramics #ClayInHawaii #ChinatownHonolulu #CapitolModern #MOCAExplore

Too exhausted to post yesterday but hope you rang in 2026 safe, happy, and a little extra! We worked really hard this year, but it was all worth it. Thank you for riding with us through 2025 and for supporting small businesses like ours. So grateful. Always. Happy New Year from all of us at BPS. 🧡

Thank you for all the love and support through this busy season. We’re taking today to rest and reset then it’s full speed into our final push of the year 💪🏽 We’ll be back open Monday 12/29. New Year’s Specail pre-orders are live on our website. Happy holidays from all of us at BPS! 🧡

Hi!!! Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by last week. We have been nonstop busy since we got back from Thanksgiving but we are almost done finalizing our menu and our schedule! 😆 lol For those waiting on our Christmas special menu, pre orders start tomorrow! Here is a quick peek at what is coming. Pick up will be on December 24 from 10am to 2pm. Liliko’i, Kalamansi and Mandarin Epicurean cheesecake with sweet basil gellee and all the fancy thing. Our Chizutani cheesetart is back in the 6 inch size. And our pandan coconut pastry choux is back due to popular demand! Woah!!! 😮 Thanks again for hanging in there with us. That’s all for now! 🧡