A good friend who grew up in Hawaii suddenly passed away this year. He always used to buy leis for special events from the Hawaii General Store. So, for his memorial, my hubs and I went to order two fresh orchid leis for his mom and his widow. It was easy as pie. One of the friendly staff members showed us all the different leis they had in their refrigerator. We chose the two we wanted and gave them the date we would pick up (they recommended the day before the memorial). We paid at the time of ordering. The day we picked up, I just gave them my name and they brought the leis out in plastic takeout boxes for me. I had my receipt just in case, but I didn't need it. The leis were beautiful. It's a great little shop full of fun gifts, treats, and aloha shirts. If I ever need some more leis or Hawaii-themed gifts, I will definitely come back. Mahalo, Hawaii General Store! read more

What a cute store jam packed full of stuff from the aloha islands. I loved checking out all the items here and there's an entire section dedicated to Hawaiian preserved plums and fruits, this was my faborite. Many of these items are similar to my own culture and with a Hawaiian twist. I bought some fun items here and this is a great place to buy creative gifts. Ill definitely come back when in Seattle! Mahalo for a great experience! read more

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Super friendly, patient, kind, flexible, helpful and professional! I've been coming here since they opened a long time ago. It's so unique! The fresh leis are incredible and lazy forever. Highly recommend! read more

This is such a gem in Washington! There is a decent sized Hawaiian community in WA from what my husband has told me, so this store is a must visit for all your Hawaii needs. We decided to stop in for some leis for my step daughter's graduation. It is such a cute shop and the ambiance is so reminiscent of Hawaii where I lived for 8 yrs! I ended up getting a cute book for my daughter and a tshirt for myself. This shop had everything "Hawaii" I will definitely be returning every time I visit Washington! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! The aloha and service are the best part of it all. :) read more

Hawaii General Store & Gallery - Storefront - Grocery Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This store was so cool and definitely had a lot of local kind things which made me feel right at home. The staff there are full of aloha and the snacks were awesome. I was surprised to see flower leis of flowers only found in Hawaii, guess what they fly them in. The leis there are beautiful and go quick. Definitely a must visit if missing Hawaii. read more

Hawaii General Store & Gallery - Grocery Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I go to school at UW and in the winter time it's kind of dark and gloomy. This store caught my eye and there was no traffic so I stepped inside. My oh my this is such a nice vibe!!! Immediately coming in I was greeted by the CUTEST golden retriever. There were 2 people working. One of the aunties came over to me and helped me find this Hawaii fruit tea that I was craving!!! She is the sweetest and also helped me pick out some candy. Overall it's close yet a little far away from UW where I feel like it can be a little oasis for me I'll have to come back and try all the snacks!!!! read more

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On a recent visit to Seattle (2 nights) I inadvertently discovered this gem! Great selection of merchandise. I bought 2 beautiful fresh leis at a great price. I called ahead and the lady who spoke with me was so nice and helpful. I was searching for florists on Apple Maps. Called two. The second recommended Hawaii General Store. I was attending a celebratory dinner for two friends of my sisters who had just received their PhD. They loved the leis! The location is close to UW Campus - get your leis here to celebrate all the educational milestones of friends and family. read more

Uncomfortable is the word. The last place I should feel that way. Coffee is the reason I go there. They have a small selection of Red Lion coffee my favorite. I walked in went straight for the coffee. As I was determining if I wanted the more expensive one I am being asked several times do I need help. For me when I need help there is no one around to give help. I sincerely hope racial profiling was being enforced. Today that question cut my shopping short. read more

I bought 4 leis (2 each of 2 different styles). The website pictures look NOTHING like the purchased product. I was so disappointed as I picked them up on graduation day and had no alternative or time to replace or refund! The white tuberobe with red carnations- the carnations were extremely small, not even a full sized flower, looked like scraps from a table The green and purple orchid leis we just single strands that were incredibly few. So the lei didn't appear full or even complete! read more

If you're looking for beautiful fresh made LEIS this is your place. Authentic and gorgeous. The workers are so kind and helpful. They let me even pick the ribbon color for the back of the LEIS when I called in a couple weeks ago. Reasonably priced for what you get. These are amazing quality, I would recommend calling in to ensure your order is made just for you in advanced. So many tropical sweet treats, clothes and gifts also available. Can't wait to come back, mahalo! read more

Hawaii General Store & Gallery - Come in and hopefully you will see, ELLIE! The cutest store dog! She is so sweet and so kind! - Grocery Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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If your from Hawaii ... I am sure this little gem would bring a smile to your face and heart! The aunty in here is very welcoming just like back home! I actually came here to pick up some leis for my son's graduation and left with some much more. They have delivery service for us down in the south side. Did I say ... they have FRESH kulolo and POI that come in on Thursday's? Need I say more? Will I be back? YES for Sure! Like I said ... this is a gem!! Sometimes it just feels so good to go store and be able to not worry about we talk and just Wala'au, smile, and make your heart happy!! I did end up getting leis, gifts for coworkers, Hawaii kine snacks, and I also had GREAT conversations with aunty and everyone that works there! It truly left my heart so Happy!! read more

My home away from home :'') Right outside of University District is this humble store with a super cute Golden named Ellie and two friendly aunties. It has all of the essential Hawaiian snacks and fresh flower lei (orchids, plumeria, ginger, AND haku lei). Yes, it's more expensive than it would be back home, but it *is* cheaper than a plane ticket. I thought that street parking in front of the store wasn't so bad, either. PRO TIPS: - fresh orchid leis are shipped to the store on Tuesdays - fresh plumeria and ginger lei are shipped to the store on Wednesdays - fresh haku are shipped to the store on Thursdays, but place a preorder by Tuesday. read more

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This store has been my go to for Hawaiian merchandise, ie leis, Punalu'u baked goods, HI local snacks and just for the Aloha vibe. Staff are great exhibiting and expressing the Aloha spirit, Mahalo! read more

Went in today to buy butter mochi mix and surprised to see they have a wide variety of noms! Frequent visitor and can confirm the staff is always kind, welcoming, helpful. I've bought a variety of island goods such as 'ies / lava lavas, lei, and various snacks. read more

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We ordered a couple Hawaiian Leis for a UW graduation, they custom made them with yellow plumeria and purple flowers. They were beautiful and smelt incredible. read more

Very nice staff and ownership. I've been enjoying this store since 1997. Lots of Lei's Ono snacks and cool local stickers. UW and UH apparel plus nice aloha shirts. Has everything you need. Aloha Hawaiian General store read more

The Aloha spirit in this shop with the products and customer service is a five star plus. As soon as you enter the store a wonderful flowery smell permeates the senses and the staff greet you with a hello! They really are like the local Hawaiian general store with local Ono shrimp chips, Lins gummy bears, crack seed ling mui, wonton chips, Donna cookies, mochi mix and so much more! There are local t-shirts, dresses, little Hawaiian dolls, cutesy embroidered pillows, bumper stickers and other cute little gifts. The staff makes you feel like family offering samples of kololo while promoting local Hawaiian food businesses in the area. Note that prices are higher because this is a small business. Fresh leis flown in will cost more because of the shipping but that's okay as you have a piece of Hawaii. On a Saturday near Christmas we were able to pick up painted Hawaiian ornaments, local gift wrap and tags! Also, I did notice that there was a steady stream of customers that appeared to have a Hawaii connection. This store is a Hawaiian gathering place and for those longing to go home please visit to catch the Hawaiian spirit. read more

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Reasonable prices and nice flower lei selection. We ordered on-line and went to pick them up. Luckily we walked there to check because Yelp had a different opening time but it opened early. Perhaps it was their special hours for graduation season. The leis were nice and lasted in the fridge for a few more days after the event. We also got some candy leis which were cheaper and nicely made. We especially liked the one with chocolate macadamia nut pouches. read more

Great store. Friendly staff. Unique items. I highly recommend this store, especially for fresh flowers.

Neat store to find your ALOHA cravings. They have two cute dogs inside too. I wish they would have some sour gummies but I didn't see any. I was able to find Li Hing Arare and the Cuttlefish. There is a small area to assist with booking travels too. read more

A little slice of Hawaii in Wallingford, whowudathunk? Well this has been my go-spot for leis when graduation season hits, or for the guest of honor at a celebration gathering. They do sell discounted leis but I would only get those if you are giving it the same day. Other than that, go with the fresher ones if you are buying these ahead of time. Also, if you are planning to fly out same day when buying leis, make sure you bring a plastic bag with ziplocks to fill with ice after you get through airport security. This will help keep your lei fresh during your flight. My last visit here, the lady was kind to give me ziplocks after I purchased the lei. I really appreciate that she went above and beyond to ensure the longevity of the lei. In addition to leis, you will also find products from Hawaii, as well as party décor. I planned a Hawaii-themed bridal shower for a friend awhile ago so this place was a lifesaver for last min needs. read more

Hawaii General Store & Gallery - Fresh Plumeria and Orchid Lei. Other varieties available at the back of the store. - Grocery Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Family-run. Dare I say authentic. Cute, as in their credit card machine is held together by scotch tape. Most passersby won't realize there's a little food market in the back, full of Hawaiian treats. You pay a slight premium for, say, Hawaiian pancakes, but hell why not? White folks: if your 'Cultural Appropriation' light is on (should be right near your 'Check Engine' light), then go to the Jiffy Lube across the street and get that checked out before buying a Hawaiian dress to wear to your hard seltzer party in Ballard. read more

This store is amazing. The customer service!!! It's dig friendly. We bought a poke seasoning mix from here and made our own poke. Truly was delicious and we need to come by so we can make it again soon. read more

Hawaii General Store & Gallery - Poke fixings - Grocery Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is awesome. Pre- ordered Lei's for college graduation. When at store I wanted to change selection, and by the way all ready to go when I got there. Very helpful in picking out another to go with what I had selected. Fantastic staff and very nice. read more

Love this store ~ they are always so warm and friendly with the Aloha spirit over the phone when I call from Honolulu to order Hawaiian lei, food items for delivery to our island granddaughter now living in Seattle. They have everything you need for our local Hawaiian islanders who miss their home islands' food, flowers, fragrances and warm Aloha welcomes. read more

If you need a little aloha in your life, this is the place to go. They've got all the Hawaiian snacks & vibes you need to bring a little sunshine in your life. I love stopping by to get leis for special occasions or snacks when I'm craving some li hing or Furikake! Also, their shop dog is a sweet golden retriever that greets you at the door & she is absolutely adorable. Great service & spreading aloha in Seattle- love it! read more

Just like the islands stores. Super friendly people and the dog sense our aura. I just come here because it feels like home.

Great merchandise!! I walked into the store and I was transported to the Islands!! The sight of familiar tropical sunsets and the tastes of fruits came into my senses!! I bought sugar cane with mango, pink salt and macadamia cookies. Terry Uemura is an awesome travel agent. He is well known in Tahiti! Born in Hawaii, he is an excellent source in choosing the perfect place. He is well traveled and can give anyone a perfect picture of where one needs to experience the needed vacation!! read more

My first visit just yesterday. What a gem! I wish there was more than 1 Hawaiian General Store in the greater Seattle area! They have many lei options: Candy (in all variety) Garland Floral Fresh flower lei Kukui nut (all colors) I bought some snacks and several leis. I could have bought more but I'll save it for my next trip! read more

Looking for graduation candy leis ( or real flower leis)? This is place to go. It's also filled with everything Hawaiian like beads, shirts, food delicacies. I only had a short visit to pick up some candy leis for a graduation, but I look forward to returning to look thru everything! read more

I do love just wandering around in here. Having left Hawaii over 14 (yikes!) years ago, it's nice to just get a little taste now and again. It had the local fair along with the tourist good. I can also count on encountering someone to speak Hawaiian pidgin with for a few before continuing on my way. Bonus - you can pick up information on upcoming Hawaiian festivals, music performances, etc. read more

I was looking for flower garlands and they have fresh flower leis which were perfect!

A cute little shop with all the Hawaii flavor! As a Hawaii girl, there are some traditions from Hawaii that I just can't shake. I love giving leis for special occasions and I do miss the smell of plumerias. Hawaii General Store orders leis from Honolulu, so you know that these fresh flower leis are the real deal. The leis are a little pricy because of this, so prepare to spend nearly double the amount you'd spend in Hawaii! June is a busy time due to graduation, so put in your order ASAP! Other things spotted at this store: -Plastic lei tubing for candy leis -Terranova perfumes (totally Hawaii in scent form!) -Li hing snacks -Hawaiian Host chocolates! read more

Hawaii General Store & Gallery - One of the many beautiful leis they fly in from Honolulu! - Grocery Near Me - Seattle, Washington

"Bali Ha'i may call you, Any night, any day, In your heart, you'll hear it call you: "Come away...Come away." I'm going to Kauai in a few weeks and I keep hearing this song in my head when I wake up. Unfortunately by the time I've scraped all of the ice off of my car driven through a driving rain storm to work my tropical vacation seems very far away. But just a few minutes in this store brings back all of my vivid daydreams. They have pretty much anything you're going to get in Hawaii, including leis, leisure shirts, candy, coffee and books. If you're planning a tiki party you will find everthing you need here.The travel desk has great brochures and the agents are extremely friendly. So Until I'm sipping maitias in Kapaa I'll drop in here a few more times just to catch my mellow. read more

Been coming here off and on for probably over 20 years now. Always friendly and filled with laughs. They've got fresh leis and some good snacks too! read more

I must say that this is my favorite store of all time. Whenever I feel like taking a little trip to paradise, I always walk into this store and it feels like I'm back in Hawaii again. You can get fresh leis (super fresh and smell great!) here and also they have a variety of Hawaiian snacks, souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, etc. I have come here many times to get leis for birthdays, double dates, date nights, valentine's day, etc. and it always gives me joy and happiness. The staff are incredibly welcoming and super kind and sweet ladies. 100% recommend this beautiful store! read more

Hawaii General Store & Gallery - Orchid Lei - Grocery Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Just a neat little slice of Hawaii when you are missing it and can't afford a plane ticket

Hawaii General Store went above and beyond this weekend. I live in Virginia but my Aunt was in the hospital in Seattle. Hawaiian flowers have a special place in our family and I called to see if they could deliver to the hospital. Hawaii General Store delivered twice to Virginia Mason Hospital, each time bringing sweet smelling flowers in beautiful designs. It really brightened up the room and the family members who were visiting. The staff was extremely friendly and even called me back before business hours on Sunday. When I told them there might not be much more time for my Aunt, they called an Uber to deliver the flowers. They made me feel like ohana. Thank you! read more

Love the ladies here. The product is GOOD. I book my travel here too. The snack foods is right on , coffee, all kinds of stuff to remind you of home. I go here all the time. Love it. read more