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    Foodland

    4.4 (48 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery
    Open • 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Poke... yuuumyyy
    Ed W.

    Great service! Food is fresh, specially the poke! Prices are not as expensive as you were told. Very similar to California. Ample parking and close to where we were staying. Extremely convenient. Cakes and fruits were a nice surprise. Very friendly staff and welcoming ambiance.

    Ingredients galore
    Helen N.

    I now have changed my tune since my last review. I like being able to purchase unique specialty items and select deli meats and cheeses. The new General Manager works hard Doing everything; he helps in the deli, bakery and even produce and really has tried to keep spirits up. Unfortunately, employees are dropping out and there is a stream of new hires. Hopefully, time will tell if this store will survive.

    Omg- drool!
    Kay O.

    Every time I come to the big island, we always adventure out up north, up to Waimea. This particular Foodland seems to have a lot of amazing local items as well as some mainlander things such as particular cheeses and cottage cheese that my mom loves! Lol. I especially loved the number of fresh poke that was made in the back by the butcher/Fishermans section! I have a handful of food allergies, and take a morning smoothie every day for breakfast that requires me to have organic, wild berries, and I was lucky enough to find them here! This particular, Foodland also has a number of great hot deli items like fresh daily made spam musubi that my son loves, and a number of different local breads, like taro, guava, and Ube bread for sale!! There's always a handful of employees working, and I like all of their seasonal items, as well as what seems to be an Italian section of the store with a lot of pasta, Turkish delights and jarred sauces. Lol I always make my marinara sauce from scratch, but my teenage son is lazy and loves vodka marinara sauce! Lol, the size of this particular Foodland is perfect and they have everything spaced out very well! I will be back next time I go to the big island!hee.

    Mary N.

    Large size parking lot in a shared plaza. This location was well stocked and had friendly folks behind the poke counter.

    Marissa C.

    Yay! Found a Foodland on this island!! This is always our must go-to place for the poke deli anytime we're visiting one of the islands. So far, all of them we've gone to have been consistent and we have always had happy bellies after eating here.

    More poke
    Gingerlily L.

    Lots of great poke choices at this Foodland. Not only were they good, but the variety was so fun to choose from.

    Poke
    Joe P.

    If you want to buy groceries vs eating touristy food, avoid the natural tendency to shop at a familiar name: Safeway. Alternatively, shop where the locals do, and go to Foodland. Foodland has a lot of things locals are looking for, especially poke! They offer so many kinds of poke it took me five pics to get most of them. Some unique ones were white crab, snow crab shoulder, clams & mussels. The poke is not as good as Umeke's or Da Poke Shack in Kaikua-Kona, but its pretty good considering you can buy all your groceries here too. I always stay in Waikoloa on the Kohala Coast (western, and sunny side of the Big Island). This Foodland is in Parker Ranch about 30 min North, but there is also a smaller Foodland in the Mauna Lani Resort, which is much closer. BTW, get a Maika'i (good) card and get discounts and points towards deals.

    Jean Y.

    Great supermarket in Waimea. Clean, well equipped store. Really tasty porkey stuffs and other marinated raw seafood, they are soo good! You can find almost everything in this market, Japanese things, freshly made sushi, or bbq meat or bake goods. On the way to Hilo from Kona, stop here, get some stuffs for the day. Really worth it. Actually there are not many groceries in Kona. This place is a gem.

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    Wonderful alternative to expensive restaurants on the Big Island. Great fresh food selection, and friendly service.

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    Great ambiance. Very friendly cashier! She was very patient while my son counted his change to pay for a candy.

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    If you're staying in waikoloa make the trip here to stock up if you didn't in Kona. Much better selection at way better prices

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    great options and variety of products for tourists. check this place out and try some veggies locally sourced.

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    7 years ago

    Just go and try the POKE at Seafood area!!!! So good with 2 choices for about $10. Got recommened by the local, so, many thanks to her!!!

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    SUPER friendly staff! Great selection of goods! But PLEASE GET SOME POKE! There are several to choose from and fresh as it gets!!

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    We stopped in for a quick poke bowl and weren't impressed. Cheap but with poke you get what you pay for. Very friendly staff.

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    Great grocery store!! Just wish we would of found this store sooner!! Had all of the essentials!!

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    “This is always our must go-to place for the poke deli anytime we're visiting one of the islands.”

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    The Puako General Store - Lending library!

    The Puako General Store

    4.2(62 reviews)
    11.7 mi
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    As other reviews mentioned- the attitude of the woman behind the counter sucks. We went back two…read moredays in a row for convenience and the delicious chocolate Mac nut cookies! However there was zero aloha spirit coming from this place. If someone is spending 50-70 bucks in your store at least try to manage a little friendliness. People work their whole lives to visit the place you call home, and you're lucky enough to live there. We never have experiences like this with native Hawaiian or true local businesses who embody Aloha and all the reasons we love Hawai'i so much. Yes I'm a visitor, but I definitely wouldn't shop here if I was a local either. If you're having a tough time that's okay, we all have our days, but don't bring it to work where people are financially supporting your business with their hard earned money. Or- go out of your way to be unpleasant. Instant mood killer.

    When traveling, I love to visit local food shops, bodegas, and country stores. An opportunity to…read morefeel the local vibe, grab some local food and exchange a friendly smile. Well that ain't happening here. Stopped here to grab a few basics. Shelves are almost empty and selection sparse. But the kicker was the attitude of the woman behind the counter. Surly, snappy and went out of her way to be unpleasant. We all have bad days but rolling your eyes because I ask for sauce on the side instead of on top for a poke bowl? Arguing with me because I want to buy twelve Sparkling Ice drinks? Another eye roll when we added another popsicle to our items before she was finished ringing up all our items! I should have just left everything on the counter and walked out. Instead I spent $100 and got tons of attitude. Couple days later I needed more ice. Go back here? Heck no. I drove to Foodland where the folks couldn't be friendlier or more helpful. Our Hawaii visit was wonderful and we experienced the Aloha Spirit every where. Just not here.

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    The Puako General Store - Lending library on the patio

    Lending library on the patio

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    Waimea Butcher Shop - Charcuterie Board
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    Waimea Butcher Shop

    4.5(179 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I found this place completely by accident after being invited to dinner by the manager's mother…read more Honestly, that's the kind of accident I hope keeps happening. They opened with beef tartare that ruined me for every other beef tartare I've ever had. The osso buco is legendary. Then came the double cheeseburger... and I need everyone to understand that I don't hand out compliments like ketchup packets. This is, without question, the best burger I've ever eaten. It's so good it makes you want a cigarette afterward--and I don't even smoke. I've come back many times just for that burger because nothing else I've tried on Hawaiʻi Island or Oʻahu comes close. Their tater tots have developed their own fan club, and the little bar with beer, wine, and cocktails makes it dangerously easy to linger. The staff is consistently warm and welcoming. After being away for six weeks because of a family emergency, one of my first stops after returning was this burger. It was still outstanding, but I did notice the beef patty seemed about a third to nearly half thinner than I remembered. At around $20, that's noticeable. I'm hoping it was just an off day because this place has earned enough goodwill for me to give it another shot. Don't overlook the butcher shop itself. The meat quality is miles beyond what you'll find in a grocery store. I bought their ground beef for a ragù alla Bolognese, and it was so spectacular that I went back specifically to buy more for homemade burgers. Bottom line: this is one of the hidden gems of the island. Come for the butcher shop, stay for the burger, and if you leave without wondering whether you should light an imaginary post-burger cigarette, we clearly ordered different meals.

    Heard such great things about this butcher shop on social media so had check them out…read more It's a small hole-in-the-wall store in Waimea (Kamuela) butcher shop/restaurant l. Came to buy their well-known Laulau sausage and to try their burgers. Meal prices are a tad bit high, but as they say, "you get what you pay for." We decided to try two different items on their small menu; a pastrami and hamburger. Both were so fresh you could actually taste the difference. Nothing like fresh meat! Both were well-seasoned and TENDER, the bun on the burger was a brioche which was very moist. We also got their version of Mac salad which was quite good The laulau sausage was very good, just never had laulau in a sausage before. GPS gave us the incorrect directions, but we found it. It's across the Ace Hardware store. Open parking.

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    Waimea Butcher Shop - Interior, communal table.

    Interior, communal table.

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    Hamakua Macadamia Nut

    Hamakua Macadamia Nut

    4.6(292 reviews)
    11.1 mi
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    I first discovered their Kona Coffee Brittle at Costco and absolutely loved it, so when I visited…read morethe Big Island, I had to check them out. The Visitor Center is more of a quick stop, but there was plenty to check out, and you get amazing views from the parking lot. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and there were samples of all their macadamia nut flavors, popcorn, and coffee. I got a bunch of souvenirs, including their Spam-flavored macadamia nuts, which are definitely unique and very tasty. There's also a small display of the machinery and history, as well as a spot where you can try cracking your own macadamia nut. Their mac nut ice cream was another great treat, especially enjoyed outside with the views. Great place to stock up on souvenirs and local snacks. Definitely worth a stop if you're on the Big Island!

    Second time on the island, and it's our first time in this establishment. First of, all the staff…read morewere warm and greeted us as we entered. Special mention to Jing who was very friendly! We tried a variety of samples, with the Kona coffee glazed macs as the standout. We also liked the onion flavored ones. We bought so much stuff to take home to the mainland, including the spam flavored ones. The ice cream was delicious! We had the ube and chocolate mac nut flavors. Everything was excellent!

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    Hamakua Macadamia Nut - Entrance to the shop and factory

    Entrance to the shop and factory

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    Signage on warehouse

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    Kamuela Liquor Store

    Kamuela Liquor Store

    4.4(37 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Kamuela Liquor Store is one the of reasons I look forward to when visiting the Waimea Cherry…read moreBlossom Festival, not because I am an alcoholic but I just LOVE alcohol!! Kamuela Liquor Store has been in business for over 80 years, the signage on the glass window has 78 years but I confirmed with the kind lady staff that helped me twice this past Saturday, is family owned liquor store located in Kamuela on Hawaii Belt Road, parking is next to the store which is a great thing and offers an impressive selection of wines, spirts, sake, and craft beers, they have a unique offering of cheeses, meats, olives, snacks, some groceries and dips. Staff was very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable with my questions on wines and recommendations. They also have weekly wine/sake tasting on weekends. I usually stop here to grab my alcohol for the hotel stay and I saw some great deals, close out deals. I purchased 4 bottles and went back to grab a few more bottles, before we drove back to Hilo, during my most recent visit. Luckily the 6 bottles made it back to Oahu safely. It was such a great deal, a close out deal at $6.99, the only regret is not purchasing the last 6 bottles that were left. It was an Oregon wine which I always wanted to try when I was @ Portland but didn't have the chance to. ( Happy Dance) Check out Kamuela Liquor Store, such a GEM, hole in the wall, at Kamuela and worth the one hour drive too!

    Amazing selection for such a little store. I love that this place exists and it's always fun to…read morebrowse what they have on their shelves. The wine tasting events are tons of fun and quite educational.

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    Kamuela Liquor Store
    Kamuela Liquor Store
    Kamuela Liquor Store

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