I told my boss I needed a vacation. She said "Hawaii not?" Get it? GET IT!? Throughout my trip to Oahu, everyone had me feeling lei-vely. Thank you, Twinsie "Auntie" Nadine C., for showing me love and introducing me to tuberose. I am a HUGE fan of tuberose now! I was thoughtfully blessed with some leis here and wow do I feel loved! Gorgeous, fragrant, and they lasted the whole trip with a light spritz of water in a bag and popped into the refrigerator. I even got to check the place out while we were leaving Chinatown. It's a cozy shop and you can tell they are very much well loved. What else can be said? Come here and get all your leis here. Nothing like getting lei'd by Cindy. This place is a daffodil-ight! read more

Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe - Smells lovely. I learned that I'm a big fan of tuberose! - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I only give one star because zero wasn't an option. My family is a multi-generational, multi-decade loyal Cindy's customer. My father brought a huge corporate account to Cindys, which they made A LOT of money from. He had a personal relationship with the owners, which kept us loyal for decades. After my father passed, the company cut tie with Cindy's. I was devastated and didn't understand why. Cindy's always gave us the best service. Recently I found out why relations were cut. Cindy's has really changed and no longer provides the great customer service they once did. I placed a very important order for an event on the mainland to be shipped out and arrive a day before the event. I placed the order over a month in advance and was promised it would be just fine and well taken care of. Well, when the week of the event came, I called every day, multiple times a day, just to confirm everything. They won't answer their phones. I sent emails and messages through their website. Those also went unanswered. I even went to the store in person before work at 6am, nut it wasn't open yet. I had no way of getting in touch with them and wondered if they had shut down. I had to go on the faith that they have always provided us stellar service in the past. I was so wrong. Cindy's completely forgot to send my order at all, and left me without anything, the day before the event. The amount of stress I went through trying to find a florist on the mainland to provide lei was insane. Cindy's finally answered my many messages the day before. They said they could try to overnight my order that they forgot, but there were no promises it would get there on time, since the event was on a Saturday. I still have not been sent a receipt from them, which I asked for multiple times, or confirmation of the mailing. The lei did go, and my credit card got a huge charge, but without the receipt, I don't even know what I paid them for. And really, after all they put us through, they should have comped the order. My dad would be rolling in his grave to know how far downhill the company that he loved to support has gone. As for me, I will be taking my business elsewhere. I do truly hope they can get it together and grow back into the great company they once were. read more

A staple in the community! I don't purchase lei as much as I would like to but Cindy's is always a go to. It's a fairly big storefront and it's fully loaded with so many different styles and varieties of not only lei, but also Haku, and I believe I saw loose bunches. They also had a Maile lei which I thought was awesome! It's so hard to come by nowadays and the price point really wasn't bad for $85. I did end up purchasing 3 lei and it came out to $115. They were all so beautiful and very intricate so I felt like I got my moneys worth. Service was extremely friendly even though they were slammed with customers. It is prom and graduation season so don't plan last minute if you're looking for a particular flower or style. read more

My go to lei place and the prices are great too. I called and asked if they had puakenikeni lei and they were getting some in a few days and asked for my number so they could call me when they were in stock. They called me when they did and even held it for me, which I picked up 2 days later. Superb customer service! read more

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Ordered a Single Ti Leaf & White Orchid Twist for a Celebration of Life Gathering. First of all, the man that took my phone order was very helpful and pleasant to talk to. No issues with placing the order and paying on pick-up. When I picked up the floral arrangement, it was exactly has it appeared in the photo on the website. This does not always happen with other florists. And finally, the price was very reasonable. Will definitely call on them again. read more

I was thrilled with so many selections, the quality of the lei's were excellent and I was surprised that the prices were so affordable. I use to think purchasing at the airport was the way to go, but not anymore. The lady that helped me was so kind and thoughtful with making sure all Lei's were packaged properly. Her customer service was exceptional. read more

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. read more

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Located in Chinatown. You may get lucky and score parking right in front of the shop. Beautiful, amazing floral wedding bouquet & lei. So many options to choose from. The flowers were fresh and lasted all day. So quick and efficient- they even helped to bring the flowers to the car. Prices were great as well!! read more

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. read more

Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe - Boutonniere and wrist corsage for Daddy with Daughters Prom - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Phenomenal service! I called the morning of my kids birthday and it was ready and delivered right away. I'm on the mainland and being away from my college student is always hard. Sending her a gorgeous bouquet made her birthday special read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe - Orchid lei. - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe - Rope pikake with pakalana lei's - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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 read more

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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 read more

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Service was great! Went in to ask if they sold lei needle and they did! I got to choose which lei needles I wanted and they were super affordable. The person assisting was super sweet, wrapped up the needle for me and I was on my way. While I was there, I saw their lei and they were gorgeous. If I was in a pinch, I'd come back just to purchase lei from them. read more

Always great service and consistent quality on lei. Yes, you have to go to Chinatown but the lei are fresh and artfully presented. The pakalana and pikake strands were tastefully woven together for an elegant touch. Thank you to Cindy's for always offering the best lei. read more

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! read more

Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe - Tuberose, green orchid lei - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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. read more

Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I ordered a few leis on a Thursday, and they were overnighted for Saturday delivery to South Carolina. The packaging was perfect and no issues or damages occurred. They brought a smile to the family who lost their 11-year old daughter to cancer, and brought elegance to a difficult situation. The Hawaiian family felt back at home and felt their daughter's true Hawaiian spirit still living on for all of time. Thank you for the massive effort needed to make this possible! read more

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!! read more

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I walked in at 5:50pm and the guy working was moving the buckets and the table inside the door. He didn't look or acknowledge me after I said "Hi. I then asked if he had any puakenikeni lei and he continued to ignore me. He could have at least said he was closed. Avoid this place. The guy working there sucks. read more

I'll be honest. I usually go across the street when I need leis. It might be because I can park my car along that side of Maunakea St., or they have specific leis I need. Recently though, Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe has been my go-to. This shop has been in Chinatown for many, many years. When Wo Fat and Hing Mau were there. The employees are always very nice and helpful. They have a wide variety of beautiful and amazing leis that makes you think, "is the person I'm getting this for worth it?" I'm sure they are. The go-to lei for me is usually the white ginger lei because it's simple, classy, elegant, and smells great. It's always a hit. I just grabbed one and noticed there's a white ribbon attached to it. I kindly asked if it could be changed because it's too much white? The store clerk gladly switched it for a red one. Nice! Thank you! Cindy's Lei and Flower Shoppe is definitely a solid choice for your leis! read more

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I appreciate Cindy's Lei Shoppe in Chinatown. That day, my friend dropped me off to get some leis for my in-laws visiting from the mainland. I explained my needs to the male employee. I wanted something for the mom with fragrance and something masculine for the dad. Their sons each get a generic orchid Lei. I also want a lei to scatter during a sea burial. He quickly pointed out which worked best for my occasion. The blue orchid would shed the color on white shirt. While smelled something nice in that orchid case. He said it's because of the tuberose lei. Ah ok. He also wanted me to know about the leis in the ocean. Their strings are made of nylon and cotton. They're not biodegradable. So, he suggested to pull the flowers off of the string and scatter just the flowers. What a clever idea. read more

I wanted to preorder a haku for my daughter's graduation. Cindy's has a good selection and good service as well as a variety of leis to fit your budget. I went in 10 days before the event and was told that they were no longer takjng preorders and I would have to come in that day and try my luck. Well then. I thanked the lady and because they didn't want my money or business I walked across the street where they had no issues with a 10 day ahead preorder. So disappointing. That left a bad taste in my mouth. I don't think I'll be giving them my business anytime soon if ever. read more

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

Recently had a lei and haku shipped to WA for a celebration of life, and everything went smoothly and as planned. I placed the order online the week before and it arrived on-time just as promised. The lei and haku were packed nicely and flowers were fresh when they arrived. They didn't have the lei that I initially purchased but they contacted me and gave me options for a replacement. It was beautiful. Price point is slightly high, BUT considering it's being shipped overnight, I think it's still worth it. Would highly recommend and will use Cindy's again. read more

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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 read more

Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe is amazing! I can't recommend them enough. I placed my wedding flowers & leis order, with Rene, two weeks prior to my wedding day & everything was ready & beautifully made on time for an early morning pickup. My bouquet was tropical florals & just gorgeous. Exactly how I envisioned. Our leis, my haiku, and anklet were all amazing! Even my photographer wanted their info to add to their website as a recommendation for other clients. I was coming from Florida & was worried that they would forget or not come through with what I ordered, but I was more than pleased with how everything came out. Please don't hesitate to use them. Gorgeous work!! read more

Cindy's Lei & Flower Shoppe - Tropical bouquet - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We just came from our nephew's funeral. The wreath we ordered was so beautiful and beyond what we imagined. I've always thought of Cindy's as a lei stand but it turns out they're so much more. I highly recommend Cindy's for funeral floral work too. Thank you so much. Great job!!! read more

Cindy's has the best Leo's around. The people that work there are a tight knit family and very polite in serving you. They even ask if you need help with identifying the different Leo's and cost. Mahalo for their flower shop and OHANA. read more

When searching the internet and ig looking for a reasonably priced haku, I stumbled across of this shop. Online website made it easy to see what you were going to order without any surprises. Placed a phone order for a custom colored haku for (I think) $55 before tax. Located in Chinatown by a bunch of other flower shops. Parking and traffic of course is busy and filled on maunakea, so bring a buddy who can jump out of the car and pick it up. If you are alone picking up finding street parking could be difficult. Pick up was fast and convenient. If you walk in they have some deals on leis and other items. Loved the product I received and the flowers were fresh. I will order again!!! read more

I've been going here since high school prom! I ordered 7 leis in total and I loved all of them. They had a wide selection and the leis were ready for pick up, just in time for my wedding. Everyone who works there is always so kind and helpful. Mahalo Cindy's Lei! read more

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They have a good selection of leis to grab and go. They range from $10-$65 depending on which type of leis you get. Definitely a good deal, especially considering the leis are fresh and supporting local is always the way to go. The reason for a 4-star review rather than a 5-star is because no one asked if I needed help or really greeted me. I saw two younger male workers who were super friendly and kind to customers. I didn't have a chance to really interact with them. There was one aunty who asked two older women if they needed help but brushed past me twice. I'm not sure if it's because I'm younger, or if I was dressed very casually--maybe she suspected I wouldn't spend as much? She paid attention to me after I grabbed a $60 lei. Once she noticed me, she was pleasant to work with. I decided on a single orchid lei ($10) and a lei with kukui, ti leaf and an orange flower that I forget the name of ($45). Still think this lei shop is worth a try if you're in Chinatown and want to support local! They also sell bundles of carnations and some other tropical flowers. Parking can be hard to find, but if you ever find yourself here, definitely visit! read more

I needed a haku for my daughter's senior pics we were going to take that day in Maui... the flower shops in Maui only did preorder and unfortunately I didn't plan ahead of time . This lei shop had premade hakus ,,, they carried basic ones and glamour ones ... I purchased the basic one bc the owner suggested it would be better for a petite person ... honestly either one would've been perfect. It was only $40 and the glamour one was $70. I hand carried it throughout the short flight, it held up well and photographed beautifully. Thank you so much Cindy's read more

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My first trip to Hawaii was in 1986! Wow, even I can't believe it. One memory that stands out is I was fortunate enough to stay in the "Pink Lady" or the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Waikiki! A stay there is worth the trip itself! Greeting our large group was a lovely lady with the most magnificent and fragrant flowers id ever seen. Cindy personally "leid" each of us and I can't describe how magnificent that memory is. I was reminded of this shop by Lyla D. when I told her my granddaughter was coming to Honolulu and I wanted her to get a lei. Two generations later my grandaughter too experienced the thrill of wearing fresh flowers around your neck in paradise. Thank you Cindy. What a fantastic continuity of tradition you facilitate. read more

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Nick went out of his way to get delivered beautiful leis across the island for me! Thank you for such personal customer service! A real family business. read more

I can't say enough about how happy I am with the service I received from Cindy's! I was looking for a haku lei for a friend's bachelorette in Austin, which meant I needed to order it and trust it would ship and arrive on time and be fresh. I did a lot of research and even decided to go down to China Town and talk to several other floral shops, but Cindy's seemed like the best way to go. Cindy's was amazing helping me choose which lei to get for my friend, they also have advice on where to ship it since the Air Bnb I was staying at in Austin wasn't allowing me to directly ship to that location. They offered for me to ship to a FedEx location and do 2 day shipping. They also suggested the date and time I should order for the haku lei to be there right on time. The lei came and was beautiful. The bride loved it so much she didnt even want to wear it, ha ha ha! It lasted the entire weekend even in the Austin heat! She wore it out one night for dinner and drinks, and the next day to brunch. We did put it in the fridge the times she wasnt wearing it and sprayed it with a little water, but other than that it was beautiful and lasted. The price was average (I think it was around $50), but the only thing that was expensive was the shipping which I totally understand. If you need a lei for a special occasion on island or on the mainland order from Cindys! read more

The employees are always so helpful and my lei was beautiful even after making the trip to San Luis Obispo.