i guess I was invisible. Walked past employee at the counter who was so engrossed with her laptop…read moreshe didn't bother to look up or say "Aloha". I was going to purchase some Mothers Day gifts but changed my mind. I will shop at a business that appreciates their customers.

I lived in Hilo in the early 90s, and have come by over the years. It's my first time here and it…read moreis IMPRESSIVE! It's your 1 stop shop for everything Hawaiiana - men and women's clothes, stickers, hats, books, posters, gift type stuff, jewelry, etc. They support everything Hawaiian. They have an open space next door for workshops. Looking for Christmas, birthday or any kine gifts? Come here!

Welcoming atmosphere upon arrival and throughout our visit. Staff were happy, friendly, and offered…read morekind assistance. Found a beautiful, unique opihi print dress and matching aloha shirt for my significant other. He's not into "matchy matchy" wear, but I was surprised he was willing to wear the aloha shirt because he actually liked the print! Who knew?!! And the staff gave us kamaaina discount without us even asking! Woo hoo! So we got great value and great aloha wear. Definitely will visit on my next trip to Hilo!

Located right in the front of downtown Hilo with plenty of parking is this lovely boutique that has…read morethe best items you can ever want for Aloha Resortwear. Because we were here for Merrie Monarch weekend. They were incredibly well staffed and had a great selection of items but of course their limited pieces were almost sold out by the time we got there. The store is beautiful and they're doing some gift with purchase for every hundred dollars you spend up to $300 (free beach bag tote). There's nothing else like this on the strip so you must stop here if you're in Hilo town for a long time or just a good time.

This store is a hidden little gem in the same shopping plaza as Miyo's. They carry a great…read moreselection of local gifts for kids and adults. The people are friendly and always help you find the perfect gift. Very reasonable prices but happy to pay more for quality and to support local.

Looking for local kine baby toys and clothing, crib has so much and more. I picked up some onesies…read morefor my nephew that had an embroidered big island and another had a musubi. They have a great variety of Hawaii-centered books and a cutest stackable loco moco set. The employees have always been the sweetest and helpful. It is one of the best baby stores and a hidden gem in the Manono Marketplace.

This place has a lot of items to choose from. It is a mix of cheap imports sprinkled in with…read morelocally made items. The prices are hit or miss. I was able to pick up a cool patch and some bracelets at a fair price. Many of the items are also across the street at the farmers market so price check if you have the time like we did. It is worth a visit. The staff was friendly enough.

How does this place not have more reviews being across the street from the famous Hilo Farmers…read moreMarket. Can find super cheap souvenirs. Definitely worth a stop.

It's been years since I last went to Hilo, I wanna say it's been like 5 years or so since I last…read morevisited Hilo town. Whenever I'm in Hilo, I would come to this little strip mall called - "Hilo Shopping Center", just for two reasons - 1. Lanky's Pastries..........this is my all time favorite local bakery in Hilo. As I always would come here for their Cream Buns, Glazed Donuts, & Monkey Bread. 2. First Hawaiian Bank (Hilo Branch), as this is my customer...........it's just like I get paid to visit my friends, and while I'm at the bank, it just so happen for me that I have to fix something for them (while I'm visiting). :D Aside from these two businesses, I've seen a lot of business come & go from this little strip mall. On my recent visit this past Friday, I was pretty shocked at how empty the mall looked like when I took a quick stroll inside of the mall. Established back in 1961, the Hilo Shopping Center was the 1st shopping center on the Big Island, and from looking at the strip mall directory, they currently have the following businesses listed here - 1. First Hawaiian Bank (Hilo Branch) 2. Lanky's Pastries - I went here on Friday (12-4-2020), and they were closed. I hope they didn't close down permanently??? 3. Island Naturals Market & Deli 4. Kamana Kitchen 5. LV Tech 6. Optical Dispensers 7. CVS Longs Pharmacy 8. ACR Dollar 9. Restaurant Miwa 10. Sole Comfort 11. The Orient Connection 12. Diva's Boutique 13. Liberty Tax 14. Edward Jones 15. Bayada Home Health Care 16. Keiki Dental Specialists 17. National Fire Protection 18. Hilo Air Conditioning & Repair 19. Yoga Center 20. Native Nations Education Foundation 21. AlohaCare 22. Diet Center 23. Hilo Family Dental Center 24. Hawaii First Community Resource Center 25. Hawaii First Federal Credit Union 26. Sunlight Cafe 27. Hawaiian Brain Freeze 28. Jin Ju Hair Salon 29. Institute of Acupuncture 30. Happy Valley Seafood Restaurant I'm not sure if all these businesses are still in business, as the mall sure looked pretty empty. Of course we are in the middle of a pandemic, so I'm not sure if a few businesses had to closed down for now, until safer times. I am hoping my beloved Lankys Pastries will reopen one day.........I kid you not gang, I actually stopped by Lankys (2) times on Friday!!! I first came by Lankys Pastries around 6:45 AM, but when I saw it was closed, I was thinking maybe I had come here too early in the morning, and that they had not opened up yet. Then later that afternoon, around 1:00 PM I swing by Lankys again after leaving K's Drive In, thinking I'd stop by for my Cream Bun fix. This time after parking & getting out of my rental car & walking up to the bakery...........the bakery was closed, but the bakery items/shelves were still in there. Please pray with my that Lankys is just closed for a short time, and not permanently........Aiyah! (Sad Panda Face!)..............

I mainly go here for Island Naturals Mkt & deli. I do like to browse the other shops, especially…read morethe baked goods, snow cones. There are numerous food establishments for your Indian, Chinese or Japanese cravings. Enjoy the stop and grab a bite!

As I was leaving Two Ladies Kitchen, I was moseying to the car when this cute little cartoon cat…read morecaught my attention. Now let me tell you that I am FAR from being a cat person, but I fell in love with the little guy and decided he had to go home with me. I talked to the owner and found out that he used to specialize in custom framing, but recently decided to stop production and focus on the artwork. He was in the middle of working with the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo because they were interested in carrying his artwork! I love the motto for the Dharma cat, Wabi-Sabi, meaning, life is not perfect.

I really enjoy this shop. It has very beautiful signs with profound sayings. I always visit and…read moretalk with the owner when I'm in town getting mochi. He is so friendly and helpful. I love the cat drawings that his daughter made too.

What a cute spiritual store you with a cute cafe spot in the back. This has definitely been one of…read morethe most unique metaphysical stores I've ever been to. I was so enamored by it that I forgot to take pictures! So many great products for the local witches or curious peeps wanting to see what a spiritual store offers. I got a great Oracle deck and I'm so happy about and a tincture made locally. My friends aren't too much into stores like this but loved it because of the cafe and being able to sit at the end of the store with a great atmosphere and great way they decorated the store, you can appreciate it!! I highly recommend to visitors and locals living in the area. They had a great selection of cards, art pieces and value. The owner of the store is very sweet and willing to help with any questions you have !

Witches, warlocks, wizards and wayward wanderers will witness, in wide-eyed wonder, the wares and…read moreworkmanship of the wrights of Hawaii. OK, alliterative nonsense aside (12 point alliteration combo, BTW!), Wild HeArtist feels part art gallery, part mystic emporium. You'll find handcrafted artworks, jewelry, accessories and home décor items, alongside t-shirts, teas, soaps, colognes and perfume, and metaphysical paraphernalia such as crystals, pyramids, geodes, stones and other occult oddities. Oh, and did I mention the Nector Cafe at the back, with all its countless collection of consumable concoctions and confections? Ugh, sorry, I said I would stop with the alliteration. But it's just so fun! Alright, for serious this time: Wild HeArtist boasts a seriously singular selection of souvenirs and spangly, sparkly stuff for your solicitous shopping satisfaction! Augh! I give up! It's just awesome here, okay? Go check it out!

Amazing little bead store in Hilo. Fun and unique trinkets and beads. Friendly staff. Affordable…read moreprices. Unique gifts and clothes

I love this store! The store owner is so sweet and she had the best selection of gemstone beads in…read moretown. The quality is exceptional. She also has a great selection of vintage goods, clothing and rare crystals. This has been my go-to for jewelry making supplies and I always want to walk out with way more than I do.