My husband ordered the ahi belly plate and I ordered the mahi-mahi fish sandwich. The fish was so…read moregreat and my hubby even saw a fisherman delivering a whole Ahi

Love the upgrade to the larger store. They are all about cultivating the Hawaiian culture through…read morelauhala weaving and not only have hats for sale but also have the materials to make them. I'm not sure I'll ever get to learning to dry, prep, strip, and weave the hala into a mat or purse or some amazing ornaments...but I'll admire and buy them all day. Same goes for the earrings, soaps, sustainable living goodies and clothing.

The owner was very knowledgeable about each of his pieces he's curated for his shop, from big…read morefurniture pieces to each single vinyl he handpicked from his explorations. His pieces are reasonably priced. If you do your research on any piece you are interested in his store, you'll find that it's similarly priced online as well. Even if you aren't looking to buy, it's a very pleasant experience to browse in-store.

I frequent downtown often for shopping and passed their store front one day saying to myself "I…read moreneed to check this place out." I was pleased with the great selection of antiques as well as great pricing. Met Michelle who we had a great chat with. A very passionate and lively person. It's nice when a shop owner has great personality and loves to share their enthusiasm. Will definitely be returning regularly.

This is my favorite antique store on the island. The owner…read moreKalii is truly passionate about antiques. He brings in some really beautiful pieces and often has a story to share about where it came from and how he acquired it. I stop by every time I visit Hilo and take my time perusing the shop because there are so many fun things to look at.

Wow, felt the spirit of Aloha and kindness at The Kickknackery- met owner Kelii, he is super…read morefriendly! He was making a lei while I browsed around and as I paid for my merchandise and got gifted a Pualeikinini lei, I was touched by his kindness. I love the fragrant smell of this flower. I didn't expect that and grateful that the flowers are in season. Just walking around exploring this part of town, I am so glad I made a stop at this shop before my lunch reservations, it was around the corner. I loved looking at the antique and vintage stuff, some items did bring back some memories of small kid times but some were quite interesting to look at. One item caught my eyes, saw a mini cute sewing machine which I had to get for my mom, it reminded me of her ( she had a sewing machine just like it). I was surprised at the price and Kelii even packaged the items up so nicely. My mom was so happy when she opened it, thank you for doing this! The Kicknackery ( cute name btw) is a unique store located in downtown Hilo, that sells a variety of items including: Antiques, vintage collectibles, souvenirs, & quirky knick-knacks. It was meant to be stopping by at the Knickknackery, make a stop here You would never know what interesting, unusual items, one of a kind treasures, you might find or browse to discover hidden gems!

You'd think with the name Paradise Plants that there would be a welcoming energy of Aloha....Just…read morethe opposite- an uptight owner with a negative attitude. I was told by a gentleman who was in charge of garden pots that I could buy some pots at a sale price bc there were just a few left, so I did and love them. Came back to buy the two that were left and the owner refused to honor his sales price, saying they were new and he shouldn't have done that. I left, remembering that it was not just a bad day for her but that previously she refused to let my service dog on he premises even though we had been there a few other times. Just such a buzzkill and not a place I recommend

We own a real estate management company, an interior design company and we are real estate…read moreinvestors so we are constantly buying furniture and design elements. We have purchased many pieces of furniture, plants, art and decor from Paradise Plants over the years. Objectively speaking we have come to realize over time that our purchases from Paradise Plants were all superior in quality and often times the same price as the pieces we bought from other stores both on-island and the ones we had shipped to the island that were far inferior in look and build quality. We purchased some pretty beds from Home World. They look great, however they are very cheaply made and we have had to rebuild all of the internal parts to make them stronger as they all broke in the first year. This was a great expense. Home World sells particle board junk. We noticed the beds we purchased from Paradise Pants had solid aluminum supports instead of cheap particle board. They are all super sturdy and look amazing and were the same price as the Home World particle board junk. Paradise Plants sells quality, unique, indoor furniture at excellent prices. Bamboo and Teak down the road is also good, but mostly used stuff so a bit like shopping at a garage sale, but sometimes you get lucky. Paradise Plants has new, gorgeous pieces every time we go in all at a good price. They also have an excellent outdoor furniture brand called Lagoon that is perfect for the environment here on the island. So far, It's the only outdoor furniture that has survived at our salty oceanfront locations and our corrosive Volcano location. That brand of outdoor furniture is Puna proof! It has no steel to get rusty and is all strong durable plastics and/or non-corroding aluminum. Very happy with quality and price as none of these end up in a landfill after 1-2 years like every other brand we tried. From price, quality/longevity, beauty of pieces, to their excellent customer service and ability to deliver and setup all pieces and have a great customer experience, you won't find a better store that is locally owned and operated employing great local people.

Walked in specifically looking for a recliner. It has to be on the smaller side, manual and not a…read morerocking chair. Elijah approached us and immediately showed us two chairs. My mother in law sat in both of them and liked the second one. We put it on hold to make to check other furniture stores. We went to a store down the street and they were closed even tho it said they were open, the next one didn't have a smaller chair. We went back the next day to purchase the chair. The ladies at the front assisted us and it was the most easiest and fastest furniture purchase we made. The price was also very good! I am so happy that my MIL will be comfortable in her new chair!

A nice place to buy good quality furnitures. Good Customer Service and very knowledgeable. A…read moresalesperson name Jaden help us choose the bed we needed to buy. He is very attentive, very nice fellow who gives his all to assist you with a pretty smile. Another salesperson name Gerence "Geri"also work with Jaden together to make it easier for our purchase. She made our day assisting us in everything what we needed and help us save money for suggesting some sales which is so great. Really appreciate this two for their hard work... thank you both for all the help. Wes/Ella

Here from California and stopped here to buy a souvenir for my granddaughter…read more Jungle Love, is an eclectic tiny store filled with beautiful treasures to purchase. They have plenty of interesting items for sale. Incense, clothing, magnets, and more. They also have lots of clothes reasonably priced. Some of the items are kind of pricey. Shot glasses were kind of high at around $7 and up. If you want more bang for your buck go to Walmart. They have some $1.99. Overall, a great experience. The Gals working there were very helpful and sweet. Can't wait to return.

First, I have lived in Pahoa since 1988. I have shopped them…read moresince they opened. I purchased some incense. I got it home 2 miles away and tried to use it. It was all damp and would not burn. I went back to the store for remedy. The woman in the store basically said tough shit. No refund, no exchange, no nothing. She handed me som dessicant to try drying it out. That did not work. I wasted $15.00 and was treated really poorly. I will not be returning to the store for anything...even though they have great stuff. Really pissed off. Im local and don't deserve to be ripped off. I might as well have thrown 15.00 into the toilet.

IF YOU HAVE SHOPPING TO DO ON THE BIG ISLAND GO TO BENTLEYS…read more========================================================= My sister and I decided to drive to the Waipio Lookout and then go to Waimea for shopping one day. If you have shopping to do definitely go to Parker Square. That is where Bentleys Home Collection is located. I love everything in the store and ended up buying a couple trivets. I bought one big one with a pineapple and a small one with a plumeria. Later I ended up giving the small plumeria one to my sister. I really needed another big trivet the size of the pineapple one, so I called the store a few months later and they shipped me another one. Pass on the kitschy ABC Stores and tourist traps down by the ocean and head up to Waimea one day. Take a side trip to the Waipio Lookout and grab lunch in Waimea too.

I would like to start off by saying for a store owner who has been there for quote on quote "10…read moreyears now" she have way better customer service, and engaging conversations with guests. I was just coming into the store and started a polite conversation because I have been in the store before, I was curious about the remodel changes and when it had happened but she was extremely rude and very disrespectful towards me. Also being born n raised in waimea never seen someone so disgraceful, and extremely abruptly. would give it a 0 star if I could!

The home decor and jewelry here are very original and high quality. I bought an amazing men's…read morenecklace here(molten lava drop hole design) that I now wear almost daily. The friendly, passionate guy who owns this place has been making jewelry for a long time and it shows. Even though the bakeries on the way and Akaka falls nearby kinda suck, this place saved the day. Also check out the few collectible/antique stores nearby. This entire area is a nice retreat from the mass-produced crap that plagues all the islands these days. I will be back (there).

This pretty little botique in Pahoa sells a number of gift items including clothing. You can find…read morejewelry, Hawaiian shirts, candles, sarongs, dishtowels, skirts, scarves, and toys there - most of it representing Hawaiian style and some of it made by local artists. Prices are reasonable and the shop owner was very helpful - even looked through the store with me to find items with Anthurium flowers on them. I bought a men's hawaiian shirt, painted dishtowel, necklace, and postcards for about $50 - a very good deal.