Such a cute store. Friendly staff! I've bought two vintage kimonos in this store and want to go…read moreback again to get more!! I wished they were online!

I always stop here when visiting from Oahu, and I love, love, love this shop. I love the cotton…read moretunics and dresses (great for locals), the vintage Corningware and gifts. When buying a dress, she assured me that it won't shrink and she was right. The owner said she is closing this shop in a few years and I am already grieving.

We loved our visit to Lavaloha! It was great for kids--interesting, and not too long or too short…read more Plus, there's the chocolate tasting, and you get to support a small business, which is wonderful. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone visiting the Big Island

Amazing!!! My family and I did the chocolate tour and they were so knowledgeable and caring about…read morewhat they do. I'd recommend anyone to take the time and go out. I'm not a big chocolate person, but I've learned so much from them and appreciate the work that goes into making tasty chocolate!

Sure, they are very similar to Big Island Candies in ways, but yet they have their own specialty…read moreproducts which I enjoy. The gift shop in Hilo is small, but easy to navigate and purchase. Great place for gifts! Who else makes heart-shaped arare?!

I love their energy bars and go often for them. So I was glad to know that I could reserve them…read moreahead of time for the holidays. The Staff is always friendly and helpful. They give more individual aloha to you then Big Island Candies.

When I'm in Hilo, I always love visiting Big Island candies. It's always fun seeing the factory…read moreprocess and seeing the cookies dipped, but what I enjoy most is the complimentary samples. This place is a piece of heaven. Those cookies, brownies and rocky road are things I dream of. I do prefer dark chocolate over milk, but milk chocolate stuff is really yummy too. Who am I kidding if only milk chocolate dipped cookies in front of me I'd totally take them. The packaging is also beautiful, but if you just want cookies for you or to make goodie bags save a little money and get the bagged cookies vs boxed ones. And if you have any product questions, make sure to ask the friendly staff.

Bigger of an operation now compared to back when I was growing up in Hilo. But they have always…read morekept the fact that you can walk in and see the workers hand dipping cookies and whatnot. They've not changed much besides having newer items here and there. They've classic chocolate dipped shortbread cookies are always a winner. Best part about visiting is that you get samples of their products if you just ask kindly! The staff are always so friendly and helpful. I wish they would bring back the Peanut Butter Crunch Bars!

Caution, these chips are addicting! Whether your preference is potato, sweet potato, taro, or…read moreshrimp chips....they are ALL very tasty! I've been flying to Hilo from Honolulu for more than a year now, to get these. Finally getting around to writing about how excellent these chips are. The store room is clean and well organized. They offer samples of the different chips they sell. Main difference is the type of chip....it's a choice of taro, sweet potato, regular potato, or even a nice mix. They have incredible flavors to choose from. Whether you are craving sweet or savory, there is indeed a chip flavor for everyone. My all time favorite is the Korean BBQ flavor on thin taro chips, so yummy! We also tried their cookies and chocolates. With every bag and every bite, we have not been disappointed. Super convenient to have the FedEx option so they don't get crushed when I fly back to Honolulu. Thank you for using locally grown ingredients too :)

Mahalo Aunty for showing us so much aloha when we stopped by…read more We were in the area eating breakfast and just so happened to stumble into this little gift shop. We were greeted promptly and she went over the labels and how everything was packed. We didn't sample anything because we were so full but she did offer and I figured everything was pretty self-explanatory. We did pick up about 7 bags of chip and some cookies. If You spend over $100, they offer complimentary FedEx shipping which I thought was incredible. We took advantage of that benefit so I will definitely give a more accurate review on the product when we get to taste it.

Killing time waiting for dinner. If you want some bric-a-brac and knick knacks this is a convenient…read moreplace to go. The farmers market down the street is a little cheaper but this is open later if you really must have that dashboard dancing hula girl and a puka shell necklace.

Owner Joy is pleasant and very courteous! I'm a local, but have found nice, reasonably priced…read moreitems here! Check it out!

The fruits and veggies in Hilo are huge and vibrant that may be from all of the rain. I love that…read morethis farmers market is here and open daily. The farmers market has good variety, multiple booths with a little something different--from mangosteen, multiple varieties of mangoes, egg fruit, soursop, and jackfruit to seasonal local favorites. I always make it a point to visit during Sharwil avocado season. They're rich, buttery and string-free, definitely my favorite avocado. And don't miss lychee season. It's an open market that is shaded that creates a cool environment while you shop. parking available across the street and directly in front. The vendors are very helpful and will allow you to try a fruit on the spot. Most are cash only.

This market was a blast. Everybody was super friendly and nice and holy guacamole. Did you see the…read moresize of those avocados? I will say everyone was super friendly and kind. I was happy to get to try a couple of samples from some of the vendors and some educated me on a lot of different things that I didn't know about the island. There are multiple species that you don't ever see outside of Hawaii or often at least. Was happy to know that I'll never see an avocado of this size in Alaska, but it still made me sad because it did taste delicious.

Nalani Farm Store is amazing! All of the products are made in Hawaiʻi. I went kind of crazy doing…read moreChristmas shopping because everything was super cute, and I'm so happy to support a local small business that features other local small businesses. There were items under the Christmas tree that were on sale, so I grabbed some of those. The owner Napua knows all of the companies whose products she sells, and while I was visiting, an aunty who makes lauhala products came in. Such a delight! I picked up some fruit gels, lotions, chili pepper water/sauce, toffee, soap, and even an adorable pair of earrings made from recycled materials shaped like the Big Island. Prices were reasonable, and the owner is Native Hawaiian. Nalani Farm Store is tucked away behind KTA and the farmers market, but is easily findable using any map app. I'll be back!

Cute little shop in historic downtown Hilo tgst offers some local treats - teas, coffee, chocolate,…read morelocal books, jewelry - great place to visit to find some treasures. Staff was helpful, friendly & such a treat to chat with - will go back next time I'm In town