Found a fabulous selection of bark cloth to cover a lampshade. They were also very helpful in…read moredirecting me to local stores where I could find additional craft supplies for my project.

Oh what joy when I found this adorable fabric shop!! I ended up purchasing over 24 yards of…read morefabric. The fabrics are gorgeous and the price is better than I can get in Phoenix. Reading their history this small store has been in Captain Cook over 100 years.

2 stars because store hours was not updated on Yelp. Drove here on Monday to find they're closed…read more Bummers. From window shopping, looks like there's a good selection of lauhala crafts. Guess we'll check it out next time we make it to Kona \m/

Great customer care. The products are handmade and of the best quality--a wonderful sample of…read moreshops of old Hawaii. An excellent source of lauhala weaving.

Setup an amazing and very elaborate wedding activities. Everyone had a truly special moment.read more

I've been here for multiple craft workshops and this place is so special! The beautiful craft…read moretable facilitates collaboration and I've made great friends at that table. I just saw the new ceramics studio and I'm really excited for what's to come. Prices are reasonable and it's more than a class, it's a community.

Interesting chocolate bars and chocolate cocktails. Some chocolate bars were already sold out when…read morewe visited on a weekday afternoon, but we were able to snag a couple that interested us and after having a bite, was worth the purchase! Husband loved the Horchata, I loved the Coffee Cocoa Nibs. $10 for a big bar and $6 for a square mini bar. We also wanted to check out their bar to enjoy some chocolate cocktails. Forgot to check the name of our bartender but she did great managing everyones orders. I ordered The Turtle and my husband ordered the Kona Old Fashion (optional to have it smoked or not). The Turtle was filled with chocolate delight, dangerously hiding the alcohol. Kona Old Fashion had good tangy and smokey taste. Overall, great shop to stop by, hang out, and enjoy some delicious chocolate with alcohol or without!

Place was great coffee and drinks! What an amazing combo! Happy to have made it over!…read more Staff was amazing and friendly! The place is clean and well kept! Prices are in line with others locally. Remember people your in Hawaii things cost money! I honestly felt they are lower but the wife says it is about the same. I would say the quality of the chocolate was amazing and worth it!

If Google let me give negative stars, I'd still ask for more…read more I'm always fair when I post reviews -- I'm not out here trying to ruin anyone's childhood dreams. But good grief, this business has the reliability of a toddler with a sugar crash. I drove a long distance to visit this shop. My partner drove here twice. And every time the place was closed during normal business hours. No sign. No explanation. Not even a sad little sticky note that says, "Oops, my bad." The owner even had the lack of integrity to tell my partner that she would be there today. Hilarious. At this point, I'm convinced the shop is run like a speakeasy: If you know, you know. If you don't, well... good luck, traveler. So, I asked around town. Turns out, the locals know exactly what's going on: Apparently the shop owner is... how do I put this delicately... the human equivalent of a mosquito at a barbecue. Everyone I talked to implied they wish she'd just let someone else take over -- someone who actually wants customers instead of treating them like an optional side quest. You'd think a business owner would occasionally... I don't know... open the business? But no. She's running this place like a part-time hobby she actively resents. And the lack of communication? Chef's kiss. She doesn't even bother to explain why she's never open. At this point, I half expect the shop hours to eventually read: OPEN: When the stars align CLOSED: Always MAYBE: If Mercury is in retrograde AND she feels like it To say she's giving the town a bad reputation is an understatement. This shop is basically the retail equivalent of stepping in gum. Sticky, annoying, and somehow still your problem even though you didn't ask for it. I won't be back. Ever. And you can bet I'll be telling this story everywhere -- Yelp, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, the back of cereal boxes, cave walls... whatever it takes. This store owner isn't just unprofessional -- she's a full-on case study in how not to run a business. Honestly, at this point, a tumbleweed would be a more reliable proprietor.

Ditto on the other1star review. I also drove over to Honokaa to pick up an item for a gift. Store…read morewas closed at 1 pm on Thursday - no reason stated and nothing on recording. Spoke to owner on Friday and she apologized and said she was out of town. I asked if she would be open next day on Saturday and she assured me, yes, will be here at 10am. Drove over from Waimea at 12 pm on Saturday and again closed with no sign and no reason on recording. Walked around and spoke to local residents who said, yeah, haven't seen her, she kind of comes in when she wants to. So I decided, no more. Very unprofessional. Will NOT shop here again. Instead went to Waipio Valley Artworks where staff was very friendly and helpful.... And was actually there at the time stated for hours of operation. What a concept, huh?

This is a great little local book store. We had finished the books we brought on vacation. They…read morehave a nice collection, plus other items, such as puzzles. We were thrilled to find it so close to our resort & with free parking in the shopping center.

Sweet little shoppe very well stocked. Was looking for some children's Hawaiian written books to…read moretake home to the littles, found them there!

Pulled into Volcano to help out in the community and ended up finding a spot that caught me off…read moreguard in the best way. We were next door and wandered into Kīlauea Kreations and right away you feel that aloha spirit. Not forced, not for show... just real people being good people. What stood out the most was the hospitality. They actually took a moment to thank us for being there and helping out, and that meant something. You don't expect that walking into a shop, but it stuck with me. Of course we didn't leave empty handed. Our team grabbed a few things and I picked up two hats myself. If you're anywhere near Volcano, stop in and support this place. Good people, good energy, simple as that.

Service was good but selection was more tourist trap/gift shop rather than a fully supplied quilt…read moreshop.

This was a really great art store on the big Island that I was surprised to find. The selection was…read morereally great and they had great prices. I would have bought more to support the business and because the prices were so good but I didn't have room in my suitcase.

Another much needed Kona store closed. Its so very sad. Ali'I drive stores are closing because of…read morethe huge parking fees with signs starting to show up all over town. Stores are forced out further from town to provide free parking and reasonable rent but there's no foot traffic. These problems must be fixed for the businesses to succeed and serve our community.

Whether you're local or visiting Kona, Nana's Clay Flowers is a must, especially if you're looking…read morefor a unique, handmade gift for yourself or someone else. The artistry of these clay flowers is like nothing we've ever seen anywhere else. They look so real! From orchids to plumeria, hibiscus to bird of paradise (and more), you'll do a double take when you realize these flowers are in fact sculpted from clay! My husband and I walked in last Nov and met Tara who was in the process of preparing the clay to sculpt a new flower. We paused to watch and she kindly told us about her process and even gave me a small hibiscus she literally made in under 5 minutes! Mahalo again, Tara! I keep that perfect little mini flower on display at home along with a couple of other flowers we bought that day, and they always makes me smile :) Friends & fam who we gifted flowers to also loved theirs! Think about it, you'll never have to water the flowers, they'll stay vibrant and perfect forever, and you'll have a beautiful memento of Kona/Hawaii that's 100% better than anything you'd find in an ABC Store or other generic souvenir shop (and those items are usually not even made in Hawaii).

I has visited the store in Waikoloa. Before they had opened, I was fascinated by the vibrant…read morecolors and artwork of flowers. When they opened, I went back in for a detailed look. Aaron had made a pretty hibiscus in front of me. They also have classes on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30-2pm. These flower art look very realistic and were very vibrant in colors. The clay they use are very flexible. Both Caleb and Aaron had great service and a great selection of flowers. Prices were reasonable for this amazing artwork.

Great collection of artwork, jewelry, clothes, pottery , paintings, wall hangings, ornaments,…read moreglassware and more done by local artists. Many unique finds. So much better than going home with a t-shirt! I found a piece of pottery with Hawaiian flowers painted and textured on it by a local potter on the island. I am going to add to my collection. The painted silks were absolutely stunning. The woman working packed my price in a bubble envelope (yes recycling!) and was very kind. I'd recommend stopping--it's like an art museum and gift shop combined!

Cute little store with trinkets and cards. It seems to be more of an local art, clothing and crafts…read morestore. I purchased a few cards here with lovely paintings on them to give as gifts, and some locally made soap. The saleswoman was kind and friendly. It's definitely a great place for locally made gifts.