This shop is a must if you want to find any type of souvenir while you are traveling to Hawaii…read more There was good air conditioning when walking in and everything was brightly lit and captivating. You can see many different kinds of souvenirs to bring home. At the entrance, there are a ton of souvenir T-shirts and dresses. I was looking for the cute and trendy flower hairclips and was super happy to find them. The other branch too of ABC stores can have different variations in merch sold so definitely look through both. They're walking distance from each other. ABC stores have good sales for lots of items. You can find stickers, refrigerator magnets, slippers, kitchen and household items, leis. Lots of affordable pricing for Hawaiian candy, gifts, snacks, and jewelry. Super happy we shopped here!

My go-to place on the islands for quality souvenirs…read more There is always a deal on shirts and merch. I got 6 shirts to take back home and since I spent over $100, I also got a free bag. The whole family was able to find something to remember their trip.

Predatory prices! 8$ for ONE crock charm. ONE. So ridiculous! Avoid this tourist trap.read more

High quality local items - pricey but worth it if you want to treat yourself or a loved one…read more We had stopped by a couple of times on this trip as our hotel was nearby, and on our final day, decided to swing by to purchase something as this store was unlike any other we'd experienced on our strolls up and down various shopping areas in Hilo and Kona. Our teen, who is into candles right now, had her heart set on a plumeria scented candle with an "interesting" wick. She got sticker shock when she went to buy it (it was almost $30) but her mother convinced her that it was okay to occasionally indulge oneself. She's very happy with the purchase, and we are heading back home with a special piece of Hawai'i with us. Mahalo, Tasty Kona.

Originally came just for Shaka Tacoz and pleased to discover this really cute marketplace! We tried…read moreBerrybird Coffee (lovely people) and a smoothie shop. We also chatted with a previous SFX designer in one of the coffee bean shops. There are some cute souvenir shops as well. There was also an ATM that I ended up using. I would say the place needs upkeeping and proper shade. There is a courtyard section with some tables but with the hot sun beating down on us, it was not comfortable. The tables were also very dirty and the chairs are rusted and old. There is also an obnoxious amount of horseflies. We ended up eating in our car.

Many of the shacks a do not have businesses unfortunately but should still visit those that are…read morethere. Some food and lots of gifts.

Beautiful restaurant to enjoy ocean views! Food was okay…read more Visiting here from Salt Lake City.

This is a small shopping center in the tourist area. It has lot of cute souvenir stores or stores…read moretailored toward tourists. It was quite nice to walk the mall. It is an outdoor mall. There are table and chairs for sitting in the middle of the outdoor mall. We have noticed a lot of stores are empty. I am assuming business isn't great. I went into one of the store and hot sauce caught my eye but the price of a tiny bottle of less than 200 ml hot sauce was close to $20 and it didn't seem like anything special. I am not sure if the stuff here are priced higher than normal at this mall. I am not talking about one things, it was many things. The mall itself doesn't seem to attract a lot of foot traffic.

Fantastic and authentic! Renee Kimura was awesome! I got measured for a papale lauhala which I will…read morepick up my next time on the Big Island.

My parents used to come here back in the day…read more Limited street parking and limited days/hours. Only one Aunty working so maybe make an appointment. They make custom papale. You're paying for quality so be prepared to $$$$. Sadly did not feel any Aloha here so I moved on.

Get your snacks and souvenirs here. Located inside Keauhou Beach Resort.read more

Stopped by to shop but ended up getting a lil breakfast 2 for $4…read moreSpam Musubi! Nice and fresh not dried out.

What's not to like about the ABC stores! We aren't big breakfast eaters so a spam masubi and a cup…read moreof coffee in the morning is perfect. I like knowing there is one around the corner. Save your receipts, we go home every year with new beach towels!

Still a great place to eat, get your espresso fix and buy other goodies. Our go-to place to eat and…read morechill in the mornin Also, buy food here before flying home (way better than airport food, and packaged well). We like to come here for breakfast and eat their delicious PB&J Açaí bowl. Pairs well with their Lattes. Yummy. They have pastries and malasadas too. Pretty extensive menu. Lots of other items too, especially if you forgot something at home. Sunscreen, wine, other Etoh beverages, sodas, first aid stuff, clothes. If you need it, they probably have it. Lots of tables outside. Flowwater system here to refill your bottles. Shireen and others staff are super nice. Prices not too bad (right in the middle, not super inflated).

Coffee shop...deli/cafe...gift shop...Hualalai Trading Company is all of those things - it truly is…read morea general store offering a variety of treats to enhance your stay - if you don't want to leave the resort, you don't need to. They've got you covered with: -toiletries -sunscreen -wines -Aloha waterproof bags -local art and gift items -bags of local coffee beans -packaged salty and sweet snacks -cold canned/bottled beverages -and a deli/cafe Want a light breakfast, lunch, coffee, or snack? This is your option! We stopped in after workouts at the amazing fitness center nearby to grab iced lattes (highly recommend!), protein smoothies, yogurts, and overnight oats. They also offer ice cream, acai bowls, sandwiches, salads, freshly baked sweets, and more. I heard someone say that they ordered a full loaf of banana bread! Enjoy your treats outside on their lanai overlooking the bocce courts, or take your treats to go. On our travel-home day, we planned ahead (since the food options at Kona Airport are limited). We ordered chicken caesar wraps to go - tell the Trading Company team that you're flying and they will remove anything with seeds so that your food passes the airport's agriculture check. Love that!

If Google let me give negative stars, I'd still ask for more…read more I'm always fair when I post reviews -- I'm not out here trying to ruin anyone's childhood dreams. But good grief, this business has the reliability of a toddler with a sugar crash. I drove a long distance to visit this shop. My partner drove here twice. And every time the place was closed during normal business hours. No sign. No explanation. Not even a sad little sticky note that says, "Oops, my bad." The owner even had the lack of integrity to tell my partner that she would be there today. Hilarious. At this point, I'm convinced the shop is run like a speakeasy: If you know, you know. If you don't, well... good luck, traveler. So, I asked around town. Turns out, the locals know exactly what's going on: Apparently the shop owner is... how do I put this delicately... the human equivalent of a mosquito at a barbecue. Everyone I talked to implied they wish she'd just let someone else take over -- someone who actually wants customers instead of treating them like an optional side quest. You'd think a business owner would occasionally... I don't know... open the business? But no. She's running this place like a part-time hobby she actively resents. And the lack of communication? Chef's kiss. She doesn't even bother to explain why she's never open. At this point, I half expect the shop hours to eventually read: OPEN: When the stars align CLOSED: Always MAYBE: If Mercury is in retrograde AND she feels like it To say she's giving the town a bad reputation is an understatement. This shop is basically the retail equivalent of stepping in gum. Sticky, annoying, and somehow still your problem even though you didn't ask for it. I won't be back. Ever. And you can bet I'll be telling this story everywhere -- Yelp, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, the back of cereal boxes, cave walls... whatever it takes. This store owner isn't just unprofessional -- she's a full-on case study in how not to run a business. Honestly, at this point, a tumbleweed would be a more reliable proprietor.

Ditto on the other1star review. I also drove over to Honokaa to pick up an item for a gift. Store…read morewas closed at 1 pm on Thursday - no reason stated and nothing on recording. Spoke to owner on Friday and she apologized and said she was out of town. I asked if she would be open next day on Saturday and she assured me, yes, will be here at 10am. Drove over from Waimea at 12 pm on Saturday and again closed with no sign and no reason on recording. Walked around and spoke to local residents who said, yeah, haven't seen her, she kind of comes in when she wants to. So I decided, no more. Very unprofessional. Will NOT shop here again. Instead went to Waipio Valley Artworks where staff was very friendly and helpful.... And was actually there at the time stated for hours of operation. What a concept, huh?

This gift shop is so cute if you are searching for a gift for a child. They have a wide variety of…read moreHawaiian matching shirt and short sets or dresses in many children's sizes. I was looking for some thing for a boy and something for a girl and the woman who worked there was so helpful and gracious. They also sell really cute hair clips in many colors. I will go there again because the customer service went above and beyond. The prices were not too expensive either.

From the owner: Aloha! Most of our merchandises are designed and made exclusively in Hawaii!read more