Cece was working at the counter. She was absolutely amazing with helping me get a gift for my…read moregirlfriend. She welcomed everyone in the store with a warm smile. We loved our experience and would definitely go back to help support local artists on island!

My daughter and I had lunch nearby. She smelled more food and followed her nose. Next thing you…read moreknow, we were in front of this store. The food wasn't coming from here, but my daughter just had to see what was inside. So we came in to just look. Sugarcane is this cute shop where you can find all these locally made items for a gift, for the home, fir kids, for a friend, or for visitors. They have books, puzzles, toys jewelry, totes, bags, coasters and more. I love the wooden toys for the kids. I bought a wooden cell phone, a camera, stickers and a cute cooking set. They are my kiddos favorite toys. I've gotten key chains and jewelry for gifts. We have coasters for our home too. The workers are pretty friendly and they also wrapped my gift item too. The items seem pricey, but they are locally made and are unique. I don't think you'll find any ship with the same kind of item that Sugarcane carries. Overall, this is a great place to get gifts and maybe something for yourself. Beware of bringing your children. They will make you buy everything.

Whenever I'm wandering around Kaimuki, I like to check out the cute little shops in the area. Small…read moreKine Gift is very unique and different featuring a lot of fun small items. I don't think you go into this shop looking for something. I feel like the items pick you. Some are a bit expensive for their size. but I think the uniqueness and experience help this place out. Make sure to check out their very deluxe drawer system that features many different small items.

Small Kine Slay has become even more slay with the addition of a Photo Booth in their store. Limit…read moreis one photo per person. The Photo Booth looks like a mini tv with a touch option on the screen to take your picture. The photo comes out as a cute colored Polaroid. I definitely need a pic with my bestie Diesel next time I see him. Service was friendly and fun as always LOL. I like looking at all the snack options and cute Knick-knacks I can add to my collection.

Happy New Year... As…read morewe approach 2026 so did Shop Toast which used to have a shop in Kaimuki is not online though will do curbside as well was here at the New Year's 'Ohana Festival at JCCH to celebrate the culture of how we celebrate the Japanese New Year. Sticking with the theme the best in my opinion with adorable wooden boxes in the shapes of the kagami mochi stacks, wooden zodiac animal charms and what really really caught my eye was their fortune cookie coin purse which was so thoughtfully crafted to include a fortune in each one is so cool. The unique items they have is what I love and it was nice to meet the crafters behind it along with seeing all the items they carry on hand versus online is more my thing but now know some of their items since I've seen them will give their site a visit for more unique finds and to support this cute local small biz. Thank you!

This is a cute little shop that sells awesome gifts that are locally crafted. The main items are…read morehandmade kokeshi gift boxes handmade by Jeremy, the owner of Shop Toast. There are also other knick knacks, from magnets, keychains, and cake toppers to picture frames and the awesome Loco Moco Belly t-shirts. This is a tiny shop with a lot going on. I ended up getting a wooden pineapple-shaped desk calendar for the new year as well as a shaved ice magnet to take home. Cheers to a fabulous first visit at Shop Toast.

Shopping in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I saw the sidewalk sign that read: "SHOP CUTE" ...and I had to look... especially because the name of the store is intriguing... Every Day Better by Green Meadows is a shop that carries eco-conscious merchandise. There were bags, clothing, jewelry, books, little ceramic animal figures, air plants, packing cube sets, umbrellas with duckie faces on the handles, fabric koi fish hanging flags from France, insulated lunch bags, pillows, clothing, wrapping paper, gift bags, and more! I need to return because I only got a reusable Hello Kitty bag and a couple of greeting cards... haha! Metered street parking is nearby. The municipal parking lot is over on the next block. I would come back on a Sunday when metered street parking is free!

Such a cute store off the beaten path near a Goodwill store, so you can thrift afterward! We saw…read moreChildren's Day fish flags, cute little coin pouches, and plant-themed gifts.

As an alumnus of the Rhode Island School of Design, owner Andrew Mau clearly has a keen eye for…read morestylish design, and it manifests itself into an impressive variety of goods. Jamie W and I were waiting for our reservation at The Pig and The Lady (review: https://yelp.to/LhZdZcHz26), so we had time to explore the Kaimuki neighborhood. Beyond the necessary malasada at Pipeline Bakery (review: https://yelp.to/coxyVLI5P8), we were curious about a couple of LGBTQ-owned businesses on Waialae Avenue. One was a fun pet supply emporium, The Public Pet (review: https://yelp.to/XXvGoRe97Q), and this was the other store. There were plenty of things to browse. Clothing and accessories appeared to dominate the main hallway, while housewares, handbag, and fabrics were presented in the back area. There were unique items like colorful hair clips, duck-head umbrellas, and tins of mackerel filets. Andrew makes sure there's nothing predictable about the inventory here, which makes a return visit mandatory. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8XV0OV0x9v

Located Mauka side of Waialae Avenue the plus is they have a dedicated free parking lot behind…read moretheir store. See sign on the sidewalk. Another plus is you can enter the store from the parking lot instead of having to walk around to Waialae Ave. Once inside it's a large open space with plenty to see. One entire wall dedicated to beautiful hang bags. Another wall for aromatherapy and vases. Keep walking toward Waialae and there are lovely clothes, beautiful shell lei, local kine themed Christmas ornaments on sale, jewelry at register and other such boho-ish items. Big star for these lovely unique items! There are changing rooms available. We loved all the displays of old school things like a printing press! Lost a star because sadly no welcome when we entered, asking if we needed help or show us where things were located in case we didn't see them. Lost a second star because despite our purchasing some items there was no mahalo for stopping in. We purchased some beautiful ornaments for next year and some lei that was quite reasonably priced.

If you're a book lover in Hawai'i, Da Shop is hands down one of the best local bookstores you can…read morevisit. Da Shop isn't just a bookstore, it's a community space that supports readers, writers, and local culture. With great selections, special orders available, engaging book events. There's just one small detail I wanted to share. The girl at the front desk has never welcomed me when I walked in. The first time, it honestly bothered me. After noticing it again on another visit, I decided to approach her myself, and she was actually warm, friendly, and excited to talk about books.

Such a cool local book shop. They have a pretty small space, but lots of genres of books to choose…read morefrom. The space feels so welcoming when you come in. The books I purchased cost just as much as any other bookstore, but I think this shop caters more to locals with their selection of books. I'll definitely come back soon!

Trying to get creative ideas for Christmas gifts for our mainland friends and came across this…read morelocal owned & run business here in Kaimuki !! They are in the little atrium up the stairs by the Himalayan Restaurant ... super cute signs, ornaments, and they do custom orders as well !!!! I got 3 ornaments for $10, a Aloha 3D sign, and one of their monsterra leaves ! I'll definitely be back and look forward to doing a Family sign and have some of my favorite Bible verses made up with a set background The owners were all very nice and I hope you go check them out in person and online ....@giftsbytheseahawaii on Instagram

So, while surfing the Internet, I came across this art that caught my interest. Took a peek at…read moretheir locally made products, and contacted the shop. I ordered on a Wednesday, and picked this up on Saturday early afternoon. Although it's looks simplistic, there's time, thought and quality put into the product. Upon picking up my purchase, I had the opportunity to meet the Owner(s) , who are truly SUPAH NICE! We talked story small kine, but their ALOHA! OMG! We all had masks on due to present situation, but if you saw their eyes, you could only imagine those big beautiful smiles behind da masks! BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE I've posted my pic of my purchase, and recommend support local -808-, they have other wares that they make, worth your while to stop in! Located In Kaimuki, and afternoon you walk out with a purchase, plenty of ono places to grindz, jus' steps away, literally! Stop in, and check these beautiful souls out!!!

OMG what a cute store!! Rightly let, colorful, fun, and super super cute! They have everything from…read morestickers to bags to decorations to nicer gift items. I just want to come up with a reason to get stuff just because their selections are awesome. Super friendly staff and conveniently located right by the theater. I can't wait to come back and shop some more. Anybody's birthday coming up?

We've shopped at The Refinery since they opened in Kahala Mall. The layout of the interior is well…read morethought out. The shelves are clean and fully stocked. Employees were always friendly and welcoming. The merchandise the store carries can't be found anywhere in Hawaii. Throughout the years we've purchased items that we still use today. Wish they had an online store.