Thanks to Dana I was able to place an order for their fabulous cookies. Chocolate chip is my…read morefavorite so I ordered only that flavor. To me you just can't beat their crispy rich goodness. I'm pretty sure I could eat half a bag at one sitting with cold milk. Like how the interior of the store is store is uncluttered to help you focus on what you want and need to take home to share with friends and family. They even have cookies for dogs.

How have I not know about Mrs Barry's Kona cookies? Is it because I haven't frequented Kona? I've…read morehad several friends and family visit Kona, but no one told me about this place nor have they brought these cookies home for me. Were they gatekeeping this? Well I'm here to share about Mrs Barry's Kona cookies. They have so many different flavors, variety packs, single cookies or u can just get packages of the same flavor. They are located less than 10min away from the Kona Airport. It is very important that you stop here on your way back to the airport.... Or when you first land. Their cookies are flavorful.... They are also crispy... thin crispy goodness. Like no other. Way better than......the other big island cookie place lol The lady behind the counter was very sweet and welcoming. It's a small store so whatever they have there is all they have. So make sure u get your cookie fix while you're in Kona

Li Hing Mui is a dried salty plum. There's a variety of different types and flavors. In Hawaii,…read moreit's a common snack like beef jerky on the Mainland. I've always called it, Crack Seed. There used to be stores in Hawaii selling crack seed, but the number of shops dedicated to sell it have dwindled. I use this type to make Prune Mui, a unique Hawaiian dried fruit local snack. It is basically marinaded dried fruit. See ig_snackhawaii for an easy recipe. Sometimes you find it in Mainland Chinatowns, however lately, it's been scarce. I was able to track down this importer and buy crack seed online through Amazon. It's not expensive, but it's always costly with shipping from Hawaii. Another reason I should move to Hawaii!

Cute little shop! Parking is a bit challenging if it's full because it's right off the side of a…read moredecently busy road but it's doable. Not really any seating except two benches outside, so probably more of a takeout place. Prices are pretty standard-- I think the more popular fish options were gone by the time we got there, but it was still pretty good and the staff was nice and helpful.

This place was great! We're staying in Waikoloa but we took a trip to Volcano National Park and…read moredrove through Kona on our way back. We stopped at Da Poke Shack, but they were unexpectedly closed (see my profile). So we made our way to Pau Hana and I was very surprised! I came around 3:45PM, so their options were limited (which makes total sense, because of fresh fish!) and I wish I had come earlier in the day so I had a wider selection. Fish was very flavorful, and the rice was perfectly sticky. I got the Hawaiian style Ahi (I wish I had come earlier to try the salmon) and the octopus (not too rubbery, but just a bit tough), with imitation crab and edamame. Everything was very well seasoned, flavorful, and fresh. The service was very nice, the employee dishing us up was fast and talkative and wasn't judgmental when I asked if anything I had on my plate would be spicy (I don't do well with spicy food). I really recommend this place if you're in the area! I'm from AZ and I get pokè at least once a month because it's my favorite food, and fish in a land locked state will never be the same as it is on the coast!

This is their Pocket Rocket Quesadilla... I added chicken. But the flavor was out of this world!…read moreSooo much more than your typical quesadilla that's for sure! And it comes in two large portions. It's filling and absolutely delicious! You won't regret this treat that's for sure! Also, the vibe is chill with ocean views. And if you want you can bring your favorite wine or beer as they're BYOB friendly too!

This is a fun, small place in an out-of-the-way location. It's the second floor of a two story…read morecommercial building on a side street. It's worth finding. The food is great and a great value. It can get crowded - we had to wait for a table. You order at the counter and then they bring it out when it is prepared. We ordered two sandwiches and a salad. I really liked the pulled pork (Richard's Pickle). They did not have a liquor license when we visited, but indicated they will be getting one and opening later when they do.

Amazing vibe, great Kava (or 'Awa as we learned!) And the two vegetarian root vegetables we tried…read morewere perfectly cooked. The workers here were so friendly, and the regulars were too. We came two nights ago around 8 and they were out of food since there were not expecting so many tourists but tonight we were so happy to get to try the food.

If you are looking for an authentic local experience, this spot is a highly recommended…read more it features a patio-style design with live music and limited seating. Food was great and it was quite an interesting experience! It's unclear there was only one or two persons who run the restaurant, I saw only one person who's talking to all customers, bringing out foods and also preparing in the back. He was cool!

Kona Seafood Market is a delightful hole-in-the-wall with a variety of fresh fish to buy and take…read morehome as well as poke takeaway. We were helped by one of the co-owners, who was friendly and helpful and offered us a recipe for cooking the marlin we purchased. The results were amazing. If you do come for poke, keep in mind there is no seating inside or outside the shop. Plan to take it home or out for a picnic--can't go wrong.

Stopped in yesterday for the first time. Grabbed two beautiful pieces of fresh caught Mahi-Mahi…read more Excellent service but the guy working! Very kind and welcoming!!! The fish was incredible! We grilled it and made some cilantro lime rice... Mac salad.... It was just what we needed to set to us right! Very high quality food here! Highly recommend!!! Will definitely be going back for more. We mostly appreciated the kind service we got though.

Clean bathrooms, gas, lots of drink items, basically everything need…read more Pizza was good, real good, hot fresh and loaded! I going try the pasta next, I let you know.

Always love stopping at Matsuyamas to pick up food. Better grinds here than at some restaurants…read morenearby so, definitely recommend grabbing some snackage from here. Plus, the employees are really friendly and nice and the store is clean & well stocked, which is great!

This was not only the worst retail experience in all my years living in Hawai'i, it was the worst…read moreshopping experience ever. I don't say that lightly, nor am I exaggerating. When I came into the shop, the owner was helping the only other customer there. I walked around and found some bottles of what I was looking for in the back, where a woman was wrapping baskets. She made no eye contact with me, and didn't offer a greeting. I remained in the back for over five minutes, repeatedly looking at her and trying to get her attention, but she refused to engage. I returned to the front, where the owner had finished cashing out that one customer and was chatting with him. He made no acknowledgement of my existence for at least another five minutes. The other customer then left and the owner finally asked what he could do for me. I said that I just wanted some help. He told me that it was a very busy time of year (note: at this point I was the only customer in the shop, previously there were two, including myself), and that I need to have patience. This felt like a highly passive aggressive thing to say. But I desperately wanted a certain liqueur for my husband, so I ignored the comment and checked out the bottles. He left me in the back to help another customer. By the time I returned to the cash register with my bottle of choice, he had just started to cash her out. A "she's been waiting, would it be okay if I assist her" might have been nice and what I would have done but I let that slide too. The customer left and he started cashing me out. Being one who's both honest and upfront, I told him that I understand both being busy and patient, I'm an elementary school teacher with Hawai'i DOE; the customer service was deeply lacking, and that I had thought the woman in the back didn't even work there, but rather was a volunteer. He repeated his line about it being a busy time of year (at this point I think there were three customers, including myself, but not including the distributor near the register). I said something to the effect of, "too busy wrapping baskets to even greet a customer," and reminded him of my very busy job. The owner then asked me to leave. As I was walking out I heard him tell the distributor that this had never happened before, but if you look through previous reviews, there are complaints about this woman. Ultimately the owner did me a huge favor. The bottle I was going to buy retails for $45-$52, he was selling it for $79. Another bottle that he was listing for $87, a competitor had for $64. Extremely greedy in addition to rude? All of DOE will hear about this experience!

Stopped in here on a way from the airport to see about getting some wine for the week, given I love…read moregood Italian wines and not many places have large selection on the island. The woman there was so unfriendly, didn't even say hello, so we ended up leaving. Given the wine selection and most likely this being a small owner shop, one would have thought the customer service would be much better...

We absolutely loved Island Naturals Market & Deli. They had an insane amount of vegan options, and…read moreeverything we tried was so delicious. We got the wraps, coleslaw, and mac & cheese--all were amazing--but the highlight was definitely the vegan carrot cake. It was hands down the best part and so, so good. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is a must. You're getting high-quality ingredients, tons of options, and great food at a really good price. We'll definitely be back!

We stopped by here to do groceries before heading down to the captain cook area for our stay…read more There's lots of organic produce options and some unique local fruits to try. We were able to find almost everything we needed which was great and the staff was helpful with finding some items. Checkout was quick and easy as well.

Love this little locally owned shop. Great snacks and drinks. Perfect place for locals to get all…read morethe food they love and great place for tourists to try new unique food and to buy snacks to take back as souvenirs.