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    The Dole Cannery

    2.9 (40 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Laura M.

    While there is not much here, what is here is quality. The EcoStore has quality recycled clothing, jewelry, pictures and more; all gently used (actually seemingly new) items. The purse selection has a wide range of types and prices.

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    Gabriel P.

    Castle and Cook, a company that I grew up admiring as one of the premier businesses in hawaii, should be ashamed for letting this property fall in disrepair. This property once housed the Dole Pineapple Cannery. It was turned into a shopping mall and houses a number of diverse businesses. Three years ago, I visited the center. The escalators were not working. On today's visit, the escalators are still not working. The restrooms had out of order signs posted. I was looking for Olena by Chef Ron. The mall directory was antiquated. OLENA was not listed on the directory. The customers and the businesses deserve better.

    Fita N.

    I like that this spot has lots of sitting area, and very spacious enough for everyone to be at least 6ft apart with the COVID-19 restrictions in place. The restaurant choices are few but they are good. I've eaten several times at the 808 Lunch spot and they do not disappoint, whether it's for breakfast or lunch. You can get your parking validated and stay the whole day for just $8. There are other shopping spots in the building as well as on the Costco side of the building if you decide to venture off.

    Avoid Dole cannery if any chance of em rain! They even have already have ready made signs because it's happened so frequently I was told.
    Paul K.

    NEVER GO TO dole Cannery if there's any chance of rain! We came to have a fun Friday night which turned pretty much into a nightmare. And to add insult to injury when we asked if they had a golf cart or someone who could drive us up into the parking structure because their elevator broke... The staff giggled and said no and that this happens every time it rains. So they knew this could happen and did nothing to prepare to help customers like me who are handicapped. There was a time when the brand DOLE meant Quality, Service, and Health... Now it just means the opposite. So sad :(

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    Ric C.

    Ghosts of the working past. Once an operating pineapple processing plant, it became a visitor tour operation with accompanying retail operations. It then converted into a straight retail operation with a mini food court on the second floor. Today it's a ghost of its former self, the main concourse area is pretty empty with more office, specialty retail operations that probably does not appeal to the general populous. Seems to have lots of tenant space available. There is a role playing game store and specialty candy store that seem pretty popular. Worth a visit for the many posters/pictures of a bygone pineapple era. Trivia: a place where you can still find working pay phones in a funky open booth.

    Dole Cannery Complex view from Costco Iwilei
    Lyla D.

    When locals mention Dole Cannery, it brings to mind the pineapple industry where many of our grandparents, parents or relatives whose first and maybe last paying jobs were. Along with my older sisters and brother, we all took part working a Summer or two at the cannery as my parents wanted us to learn a strong or disciplined work ethic albeit monotonous. When it was my turn to "take my place" in the workforce, I chose to work as a pineapple trimmer. Man, I loved it because I was always good with cooking knife skills and this job helped to hone my quickness. By the end of my first Summer, I was "promoted" to running the famed Ginaca machine which was basically the first automated pineapple processor. The ONLY part of working at the pineapple cannery that I detested was having to catch the bus back home to Kaimuki smelling like pineapple juice and sometimes feeling like my skin was burning from the splashes of citric acid. The pineapple is a symbol of "hospitality" and it (along our tropical and exotic island allure) has brought many visitors to Hawai'i. The Dole Cannery can be credited to Jim Dole, who in 1899, bought 64 acres in the central plains of O'ahu to plant pineapple and the Hawaiian Pineapple Company. If you visit our island, you'll find the tourist attraction Dole Plantation located just on the outskirts of Wahiawā. This attraction (former fruit stand and then plantation home) is actually located in the MIDDLE of the original Dole pineapple fields. Eh, ever had that famous treat called "Dole Whip"? Yup, it originated from here! Oh, but, I digress... the cannery was opened in 1907 and located in the Iwilei district. It took up 42 acres and at one point in history, was the largest cannery of any sort in the World. But, in 1991, the cannery closed and was transformed into a 700,000 sq ft of office and retail complex with a 18-theater complex called the Regal Dole Theaters. In the retail complex side, there were shops featuring gourmet chocolates and desserts, a crack seed store, customized local private school uniforms and uniforms for medical and food service. There are some fast food joints and specialty coffee shops. So, other than the memories that I had about working in the cannery, as I roamed the retail complex, I could still imagine the sights, smells and sounds of the production line. There are many exhibits or displays that can provide you with a historical look of days gone by.

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    Kristin C.

    I always complain about spending money on things I don't need at craft fairs. So I quickly browsed hoping not to find anything I'd like, that is until I saw the products by Be.Loved. I walked away telling myself I don't need it, and as I got closer to exiting, I walked back and I did this 3 times. Ended up buying t-shirt and a long matching necklace, which I don't regret buying. I have been to many craft fairs held at Dole Cannery, and they tend to have different vendors each time, not very many vendors in attendance, I would guess about 35 vendors? They are located on the 2nd floor right up the escalators. Because the vendors are set up between walkways, it is very tight and sort of difficult to shop, but that don't stop crafters from attending. Looking forward to more craft fairs at Dole Cannery.

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    Variety of views, easy access, service was good. Value is great as you can just use exercise.

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    You guys charging 8 dollars to charge your car? Are you guys seriously that greedy? Put free charging for electric cars.

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    Not a good theater at all. Everything is broken. Super weird place. Not a good experience.

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    My friends and I did the"haunted"train ride and it's just a audio recording in the dark. Not worth it at all.

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