This was one of the most unique experiences I've had. Michael was an amazing and engaging host, and…read morethis cacao is one of the best in the world. Not to mention, you get to snuggle a goat and their adorable dog. Don't miss this tour!

Don't sleep on this cocoa farm when visiting the island! Mike and Maria are incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they do. You can tell they truly care about their craft, and it shows in every part of the experience. The cacao is so delicious, fresh, rich, and unlike anything you'll get from big companies. If you're trying to support local and skip the commercial spots, this is exactly the kind of place you want to find. P.S. Try the skin oil! Amazing!

I really enjoyed the ambience and the products. There appears to be no A/C, which meant for a very…read morewet shopping experience the day I went, but the owner and i joked about it. Great background music, great customer service, beautiful woven pieces (for hanging or use as a bedspread), really nice collection of good quality silk dresses. I buy a lot of silk dresses, and these were a similar style at half the price. Just a lot of very cool, unique stuff. No sign outside, just look for the tapestries and dresses hanging out front.

Rudest shop on the North Shore, it was genuinely shocking how rude the woman was. She said she was…read morethe owner and if that is how you talk to people going into your shop floored it is still open. Thought it was just a one off comment she had made to one group. Then noticed she was doing it to EVERY person that came in. Then complained people weren't staying to spend money.....like lady are you for real? Maybe the negative energy you immediately put off to every person coming in and snide shitty comments are making people not want to spend money. Wanted to get something small and support local but after seeing how she treated everyone took my money elsewhere. To an actual local shop with local made merchandise by real local artists. Best advice stay away, there are way nicer inviting store around. Keep the negative vibes away, and if that really was the owner shame on you.

This was by far the best time ever! This 3rd generational family knows how to make you feel…read morewelcomed, educates you and shares the aloha! Our elderly mom couldn't get around too easily on her scooter, so they offered to take her around on one of their personal golf carts. They have such a large array of plumeria hybrids, some even created by their grandfather JL (keep an eye out for the JL Waimea!) Everything was amazing and we will for sure come back again.

This was such a wonderful experience, meeting and learning firsthand from the Little family about…read moretheir plumeria farm. This was my first time visiting and my family and I were all amazed by the beautiful varieties of plumeria. The presentation was very informative and the time we were able to stroll on the land was scenic and offered beautiful views. I am thankful they keep their tour groups small as it provides a more personal experience. Every staff member here was so kind, happy, and helpful. We purchased three plumeria cuttings today. For my next visit to Hawaii I will definitely be returning here again to purchase more.

A fond farewell with a happy ending…read more Menehune Mac will cease their operations on Waiakamilo rd by the end of Sept. 2021. BUT luckily this is not the end like so many other local business. They are moving to a new location on Republican street and will be sharing space with the Hawaiian Chip Co. location. Menehune Mac products are a cut above other local offerings. Case in point is their dark chocolate. They use a high grade chocolate that comes out of northern CA called Guittard. If you have ever tried their dark chocolate products and compared it with the competition there is no comparison. The Menehune Mac offerings are clearly better tasting. They offer a host of other delicious products such as party mixes, chocolate arare, Mac nut candies in different flavors. Lots of logo items too with their signature Menehune mascot- great branding. Come by and give your farewell to a familiar location and cheer on Menehune Mac at their new Republican St location in October. Keep It Local! Support Local! Buy Local!

This was my first time to Menehune Macs. I was looking all morning for a place that sells cookies…read morebecause the place that I usually go to was closed today. What a wonderful find this place is. They have a variety of food items in their store. And it's not a place for just tourists either. They had cookies, party mix, macadamia boxes, and even single macadamia nuts. I even saw some jams in there. I really like that there are tasting containers for practically everything in there. I wanted to try their lilikoi bars and there was a containers with free samples. Of course my hungry little daughter was with me and she was eyeing me when I had a sample so I had to give her a piece. Her response when she ate it "Mmmm." Haha, and then she said "more". I got some of their snack pack cookies and I got a few pieces of their macadamia nuts. One was a strawberry creme macadamia nut and the other was an orange creme macadamia nut. They were each 80 cents each. Good deal. It tasted pretty good, kind of like ice cream. You can also make your own box of your own favorite flavors. I heard there's a tour of how they make the chocolate and I would love to see that the next time I come. This place would be a great place to get snacks for people and maybe some Christmas gifts. I'm looking forward to coming back again.

Thank you All Star Elite Yelp buddy Irene M. for introducing me to this wonderful Mom Made Market…read moreHawaii held at Kahala Mall on 11/2/25. I had a blast! Great handmade products, baked goods, amazing community service projects and branding here. Shout out to Make Lemonade Project, a fundraiser for cancer patients! Amazing mover and shaker Kelsey. Please read her personal story on her website www.makelemonadeproject.org. Great inspirational stories. I picked up so many items at this market. I was motivated by the moms and talent displayed here. Support local. Great event. I'll be back again. A five star production!

Momma-boss is serious business…read more This mom made local businesses are all amazingly creative, inspiring, and run by moms! Clothes, totes, jewelry, treats and personalized items and more all currently located in Ward Center (August 2021) I just love love love craft fairs and a crafter myself just seeing all this creativity is exciting and nothing makes me happier than to support woman owned business. The next one is December 4th and 5th yup just in time for Christmas and to keep up with Mom follow them on Instagram @themommademarket and check out all the wonderful vendors. Mom definitely knows best...thank you!!

Traveling with 3 littles is tough! We wanted to minimize the amount of stuff we'd have lug around…read more We had an excellent experience renting a car seats and stroller for our vacation! The entire process was seamless from start to finish. They delivered everything directly to our hotel's bell desk before we arrived, making pickup incredibly easy, and returning the items was just as convenient. Communication was outstanding--they responded quickly to all of our questions and were always so kind and helpful. The equipment was clean, in great condition, and exactly what we needed. This service made traveling with our family so much less stressful. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them again on future trips!

I've used Paradise Baby Co. four or five times now, and every single experience has been…read moreoutstanding. Rachel is absolutely amazing -- even though we've never met in person, she makes you feel completely taken care of every time. One time I forgot to book a crib until less than 24 hours before I needed it. I reached out to Rachel fully expecting it to be a problem, and she didn't give me any fuss at all -- just, "Yeah, sure, no problem. We got you." That kind of support and ease is hard to find. She is hands down the best. If you're ever heading to Oahu and need baby equipment, I can't recommend Paradise Baby Co. enough. Absolutely amazing, 100%, period.

We rented a stroller and a hiking backpack for our 5 day trip to Oahu. We placed our order online…read morebut we were also able to text the business owner directly to coordinate pick up and drop off. Our rental stuff arrived at the place we were staying at before we did. Needless to say, the whole process was quick and easy. There are many rental companies on Oahu but the Hawaiian Helping Hands' prices were very competitive and I am so happy we used them. We plan on using their rental services as well as some of their other services the next time we come to Hawaii.

This is an excellent company. We were coming to visit Hawaii for Spring Break and we didn't want…read moreto purchase toys in Hawaii to bring back or purchase toys to pack on the way there. Extremely reasonably priced and was very accommodating. They arranged everything with our VRBO property managers and our equipment was at the property when we got there and they arranged for pick up after we checked out. It was a wonderful experience. I emailed them and they would write back within minutes every time I wrote. It's a must use company for vacationers!

Hi OPB... Can't thank your driver Jacob enough-for a great…read moreevening this past weekend! He drove seven of us "Grandma's Gone Wild" all in our 60's two of us celebrating birthday's and a Bridal Shower.. yup you heard that right! around the island! Jacob made sure we were comfortable and most importantly having fun! He gave us a treat and stopped on the side of the road somewhere near Haleiwa so we could take selfies with some horses that were grazing in the grass. Sounds funny but there were lots of horses. We were able to take more selfies along the way with beautiful ocean scenic views. Jacob knew just whee to go for that. Jacob is the best! We look forward to booking another special event in the future and will definitely tell others about OPB and Jacob! Thank you from all seven of us ladies.

Huge shout-out to OPB for making our company Christmas after-party unforgettable. Even though I…read morebooked pretty late and our first choice (the Coors) was already booked weeks out, they came through with "The Beast," and we were able to secure it just three days before our event. An extra shout-out to our driver, Delson; he was an absolute gem. We rented the bus for four hours on a Saturday, and he was incredible at staying in touch and being exactly where we needed him throughout the night. He even circled back to multiple stops when a few people realized they'd left phones or purses on the bus. We didn't have a set route; everyone wrote down a bar, and we spun the wheel roulette-style, which made the night even more fun. We ended up extending the rental by another two hours and would've gone longer if road closures for the marathon hadn't cut us off. Highly recommend OPB and Delson for any group event! We will definitely be booking again.