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    Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe

    4.7 (463 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Yuki F.

    Since moving from Hawaii to mainland, Cindy Lei Florist has been my go-to spot for every our life event. I've used them a few times now since moved to the mainland. Every time I order, everything is carefully packaged, and it always arrives the right on time--I really appreciate that. There's just one thing that's been bothering me a bit. As an out-of-state customer, I thought sales tax wouldn't apply, but Hawaii's sales tax (4.712%) is being charged on everything, including shipping, handling, and the products themselves. I'm not super familiar with the tax rules, but it does seem a little odd. That said, the quality of the flowers is great and the staff are very professional, so I haven't been able to switch to another shop--I keep coming back here every time.

    Boutonniere and wrist corsage for Daddy with Daughters Prom
    Noelle S.

    This is my second time ordering flowers from them and every time they were able to provide great service and beautiful flowers. The first time I ordered a boutonnière and wrist corsage just a couple days before the event. This time I ordered leis and loose flowers for a celebration of life, also a couple days before. Prices are reasonable. I will definitely return for all my flower needs.

    kathy t.

    Update on my leis going to North Carolina 9/11/25: Nick sent me a tracking number and their leis were delivered on time 1 day prior to the event. Leis arrived in perfect condition! Outcome...WOW! The mainland people were so amazed and our Senseis were so happy to be blessed with these leis! Sensei Marcus received his 9th degree Black belt and Sensei Wanda celebrated her birthday! Perfect ending thanks to Cindy's! Thanks, Nick!

    Coddy A.

    At 80 years old Cindy goes to work everyday and open the shop for everyone to enjoy her creations and that is something to admire. From 1959, devoted husband, children, and family worked tireless hours in that same Chinatown location to establish her own store, and named it Cindy's Lei Shoppe. Cindy is proud to have her family continue this fourth generation family business. A lei is any series of objects strung together with the intent of being worn. Lei are constructed of flowers, leaves, sea shells, seeds, nuts, feathers or even bones of various animals. A lei is a common symbol of love, friendship, celebration, honor or greeting. In essence, it is a symbol of Aloha. I know Cindy for many years and no she is not my best friend but im a loyal costumer so every time im in Oahu I will come see her and say hello and buy me some Lei. Her family is helping her to run the shoppe and they are always friendly and attentive to help you to order. n Hawaiian tradition, these garlands were worn by ancient Hawaiians to beautify themselves and distinguish themselves from others. The Maile lei was perhaps the most significant. Among other sacred uses, it was used to signify a peace agreement between opposing chiefs. The Shoppe is not fancy or big but the selections of flowers is intensive so needless to say over with many of different creations and quality is a great value and fair price.

    Orchid lei.
    Kina D.

    Received our lei today!!!! In great shape. Customer service is amazing, I was reassured that my lei would arrive on Monday and it did, they Shipped it to Florida and with the heat here, the lei was still fresh. Worth every penny spent. Mahalo

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    Ward K.

    Driving down Maunakea St across from the famous Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery is one of the best flower and lei shops on the island. Cindy's Lei and Flower shop has awesome prices on all their leis. It's been one of our go to places for all our special occasions. If you can't find street parking, then right next door is a municipal parking lot. Truthfully just have a friend sit in the car while you run in and grab your flowers. Well that's what I like to do since I despise paying for parking.

    Christina H.

    From taking the phone order, to great communication re: flower supply. Overnight shipping via Fed Ex. Cindy's Lei Shoppe was Fantastic! Much Mahalo Nick for all your help. Beautiful Haku and graduation lei. No better way to send Aloha. Christina

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    Paul C.

    I was raised by a first generation Chinese family where flowers are not generally given as gifts. However, I was also born and raised in Hawaii where the Hawaiian and the local culture will also express one's love and care via flowers. Favorite niece by default was to graduate from John A Burns School of Medicine and I wanted to get her something special for the graduation ceremony. She previously received a leipo'o (aka flower crowns) when she graduated from high school. Back then it was your typical colorful ones with assorted blooms, fern and baby's breath. But for this occasion, I wanted something grand and spectacular. My solution: a Glamor Haku from Cindy's Lei Shoppe (CLS). CLS, located in the heart of Chinatown that started business back in 1961, is a family business where concurrently three generations are providing leis locally as well as shipping to the mainland. I am often in Chinatown on the weekends and on one Sunday earlier this year, my eyes landed on their Glamour Hakus on display and realized that's the answer to my solution. University of Hawaii historically has their spring commencement the day before Mother's Day and the medical school graduates on Mother's Day. Knowing how busy CLS was going to be, I submitted my inquiry and placed an order ahead of time. With flowers, there's no guarantee on specifics - - it's purely dependent on the weather and supply. Supplies are sourced both locally and off island. With that knowledge, I knew I wanted something striking with some floral blossoms (cymbidium orchids) that will make a statement. CLS delivered. During both graduation ceremonies (general commencement and medical school), favorite niece by default stood out amongst her fellow classmates with her height and that Glamour Haku! In the evening, she also wore it to dinner 2 nites in a row where heads turned as she passed tables. Mission accomplished. I was very pleased with the quality, price, and customer service. It gets very busy during peak season at CLS so you need to do your due diligence and inquire in advance and understand the availability of limited resources. In closing, I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to CLS and their amazing staff for making me a proud uncle on my niece's amazing accomplishment. Many photos were taken to document this moment and CLS contributed to memories to be cherished. 2024 #40

    Tuberose, green orchid lei
    Sophie F.

    Love Cindy's leis! They are efficient with your check out and have a great selection of fresh flower leis! When I walked in, I was pleasantly greeted and provided assistance right away. I wanted a lei for a man (which is usually ti leaf and kukui nut) but we wanted it to smell nicely too! So I chose green orchid, tuberose and an orange flower lei which I think is a great combination of smell and masculine colors. We have a work colleague who is having a birthday today, and we forgot a lei, so I ran down there mid morning from downtown. It took me 10 minutes from Iolani Palace to Cindys Leis at a brisk pace, and I made it back before he arrived at work!

    They looked gorgeous!
    Jacque C.

    I called from the Mainland for a delivery while staying in Hawaii to commentate our Anniversary. I spoke with a kind gentleman on the phone who was very Helpful- the flowers arrived at the Resort on the day requested- and they were gorgeous!! They lasted our entire 9 day visit. It was a bouquet that was suitable for carrying and to put in a vase also!! They were exactly what I had envisioned!! Thank you!!

    Mabelle T.

    Whenever I need another reason to celebrate, Cindy's is my go-to spot. There's a reason why this place has so many awards and the selection is varied. The high quality of service is worth every penny.

    Berlynn I.

    Thank you Cindy's...the lei and Haku arrived on time. It was packed so well that it came fresh to us in Las Vegas. My granddaughter was so surprised to receive them for graduation. She loved them and was the envy of her classmates and others. Your substitution was a perfect choice. I would highly recommend. I have use this shoppe many times. Thanks again

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    Great selection of fresh and specialty leis! Staff was very friendly and helped me pick out the best leis for a retirement party.

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    Fresh leis, creative contemporary I style floral arrangements, good prices and friendly service.

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    Was looking for haku for my fiancée and I maternity pictures and Alex was able to get me exactly what we needed definitely recommend!

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    How much for Pikake leis?

    Depending on the season, they currently run about $18-20 per strand

    Do you deliver to downtown offices?

    Aloha! Yes we deliver to downtown offices. Please give us a call at 808-536-6538 for more details!

    Do you have premade hakus in store? What is the cost of them? How long do hakus usually last?

    Yes we carry fresh haku leis daily at our storefront! They typically start at $35+. If kept refrigerated, they can last up to 4-5 days.

    Do you use plastic in your leis? Yes do you use a plastic string?

    I didn't have any plastic in mine but are you talking about the plastic like string that flower are tied on?

    Aloha looking for Maile tea leave leis for my mothers celebration of life and any loose flower pedals, would need to pick up tomorrow, are these available?

    Yes they are available for pick up. Please feel free to walk in or call to place these items on hold.

    I'll need about 9-10 leis for Sunday 10/17/21. I'm sorry it was last minute thing. Do you have some haikus, Maile leis, Christina leis available this Sunday? It's on my way…

    Yes we should have all of those items available for this weekend while supplies last. Please give us a call at 808-536-6538 to place these items on hold. We will be open tomorrow from 7am-5pm.

    Can you do a double Maile lei with pikake?

    Yes we can do a double maile with Pikake.

    Do you have pre made leis and haku leis available for purchase or do I need to call ahead and order?

    We have fresh leis made daily available for sale. I would recommend placing an order for custom or specific items.

    Do you have any hakus available to pick up tomorrow?

    Yes! Currently we are running an instore special on Hakus.… Read more

    How far in advance should one place an order for 2 glamour hakus( mother and child)?

    You can email them with a photo and they usually can get back to you soon. I would say about 1 week is enough notice.

    Do you have Maile Lei available for the 26th?

    Hi Haunani! Thank you for your inquiry.… Read more

    How long does the leis usually last (as in freshness)?

    The longevity depends on the type of leis. If stored properly (48 to 52 degrees) they can last 3-5 days.

    How much are the haku leis typically?

    25 if you just buy one they have out. 30-35 if you customize.

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    Review Highlights - Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe

    When they were done, they called me and Renee sent me photos of the finished haku and I was just so happy!

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    Watanabe Floral

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    Just wanted to thank Monty for promptly reaching out to me and making sure I was satisfied after my…read moreless than stellar experiences. Decided to showcase my gorgeous arrangements from past orders in hopes to inspires future orders for new and previous customers. Thank you, Monty!

    I've ordered from this company multiple times because I live off-island and rely on them to deliver…read moreflowers to my mom for special occasions and holidays. Up until now, they've always done a great job, but this recent experience for Mother's Day was extremely disappointing. First, the delivery driver brought the wrong bouquet. I paid $209.41 (including delivery), but my mom received a bouquet that was clearly not what I ordered later confirmed to be a lower priced arrangement. I had to call customer service, who then contacted the driver immediately. While I appreciate that they responded quickly, it still took about 47 minutes for the driver to return, take back the incorrect bouquet, and retrieve the correct one from the truck. When the correct arrangement finally arrived, the presentation was still off. The vase was too short for the flowers, making the bouquet look unbalanced and like it was falling out. For over $200, I expected much better attention to detail and quality. On top of that, the company advertised "free delivery," but that only applied to very limited areas on the island. I still had to pay a delivery fee despite the initial mistake being entirely on their end, which felt misleading. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience, especially for a special occasion like Mother's Day. I've had good experiences before, but this one really missed the mark.

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    Lei for any occasion!!  Nationwide shipping available!

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    I called only a couple days before a funeral service and Eileen was able to accommodate my request…read more In addition, I had some requests for a custom ribbon and she made an extra effort to get that done for me, even though we were pressed for time. I felt so last minute, but she didn't make me feel like I was imposing...another florist in the area did, which is why I so much appreciate Eileen and her patience. She has an extensive Instagram page, showing all her previous recent work, which made it easy to decide on exactly what style and florals I wanted. Without me asking, she sent me photos of the ribbon, card and later the arrangement once it was delivered. The arrangement turned out beautifully, just as her and I planned. The exact florals I requested were featured. The size of the funeral spray was large, which I really am grateful for, as the funeral only ended up having 2 sprays. It filled the room with love so well. Overall I highly recommend. Also, I am on the mainland, so doing this all over the phone, text and email was surprisingly easy. A+ class act, thank you so much Eileen!

    Wonderful Florist!!…read more This Florist is the most accommodating florist I have ever used! I called from out of state and placed an order in the afternoon at around 1:30 pm (Hawaii time). They were able to put together a wonderful living orchid and balloon combination and get it delivered that afternoon to my relative in hospice care. Such wonderful service at a very reasonable cost! A true high value for the money spent! Super nice people to talk to over the phone and VERY accommodating as well! I will use this florist whenever I need to have flowers delivered in Hawaii! Thank you very very much for the spectacular service!!

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    Close up of the wedding background flowers. Absolutely stunning!
    Close up of the wedding background flowers. Absolutely stunning!
    Wedding aisle flowers that we reused for our table centerpieces

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    Wedding aisle flowers that we reused for our table centerpieces

    Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe - florists - Updated June 2026

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