Still a great place to eat, get your espresso fix and buy other goodies. Our go-to place to eat and…read morechill in the mornin Also, buy food here before flying home (way better than airport food, and packaged well). We like to come here for breakfast and eat their delicious PB&J Açaí bowl. Pairs well with their Lattes. Yummy. They have pastries and malasadas too. Pretty extensive menu. Lots of other items too, especially if you forgot something at home. Sunscreen, wine, other Etoh beverages, sodas, first aid stuff, clothes. If you need it, they probably have it. Lots of tables outside. Flowwater system here to refill your bottles. Shireen and others staff are super nice. Prices not too bad (right in the middle, not super inflated).

Coffee shop...deli/cafe...gift shop...Hualalai Trading Company is all of those things - it truly is…read morea general store offering a variety of treats to enhance your stay - if you don't want to leave the resort, you don't need to. They've got you covered with: -toiletries -sunscreen -wines -Aloha waterproof bags -local art and gift items -bags of local coffee beans -packaged salty and sweet snacks -cold canned/bottled beverages -and a deli/cafe Want a light breakfast, lunch, coffee, or snack? This is your option! We stopped in after workouts at the amazing fitness center nearby to grab iced lattes (highly recommend!), protein smoothies, yogurts, and overnight oats. They also offer ice cream, acai bowls, sandwiches, salads, freshly baked sweets, and more. I heard someone say that they ordered a full loaf of banana bread! Enjoy your treats outside on their lanai overlooking the bocce courts, or take your treats to go. On our travel-home day, we planned ahead (since the food options at Kona Airport are limited). We ordered chicken caesar wraps to go - tell the Trading Company team that you're flying and they will remove anything with seeds so that your food passes the airport's agriculture check. Love that!

I first came across Ka'u local buzz coffee and Paradise Meadows a couple of years ago and decided…read morethat this was the best coffee I've ever had. Same for the Mac Nuts. I immediately subscribed to their newsletter so I could keep up to speed on what they where offering. In a recent trip to Hawaii, we were finally able to visit in person and it was a fun experience. Enthusiastic staff, lots of laughter, delicious fruit slushies, Art Gallery with featured local artists, penny the pig, baby ducks, parrots that would squawk at you until you engaged in conversation. Premium Kau Coffee, Macnuts, chocolate, short bread, slushies, pizza (on the day we were there) made by two Italian guys. Yes please! After we gorged on free samples and margarita pizza, we went on a shopping spree at the well stocked gift shop (not sure if that's the correct term, maybe farmstand?). Since we spent a certain amount on goodies, a discount was given along with free shipping to Alaska (what?!?). It makes me so happy just knowing that places like this exist. My only regret about stopping is that because we were in go, go, go mode to get to a birthday party, we didn't spend nearly enough time here as I would've liked. Next time!

This is a must-see stop on the way to South Point. Admission is free, and you can wander the…read moregrounds filled with lush plants, birds, and an art gallery. Grab a bite from the food truck or enjoy the samples in the store. The macadamia nuts are absolutely addictive, and the thoughtfully crafted honey is just as incredible. We left a generous tip for our sample guru and went home with bags of macadamia nuts and a variety of honey. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable, and I loved learning how the honey develops its unique flavors. Best of all, it feels great to support local farmers!

Get some exotic tropical fruits that not sold in the supermarket. Recommended Hawaiian longan,…read morezapodilla , egg fruit ( canistel), star apples , white pineapples, guavas, strawberry papayas. Normal service as expected at farmer market. Tents in parking lot do easy to enjoy and walk around. Open from 7-4 every day. Upbeat ambiance. Good place at downtown Kailua. Recommended.

Comes in handy to stop here and grab some local fruit that is not in stores!…read more Actually since the traffic on these streets gets heavy, I can literally jump out, shop for fruit and get back to the car before they're too far away. Vendors are nice. Lots of clothes and gift items. Service is good, ambiance is good, it's an outdoor farmers market located in downtown area.

I visited Ka'u Art Gallery and Gift Shop recently while visiting friends on the Big Island for the…read morefirst time. This was an absolute gem of a find!!! The owners were extremely kind and welcoming, and their shop was lovely. They have beautiful local art pieces, jewelry, accessories, and the best handmade soap I have literally ever tried. I am not kidding when I say I am obsessed with their exotic coconut soap. I love natural, handmade soaps, and this one has surpassed every one of the many I have tried before. The scent is the loveliest tropical smell of coconut, vanilla, and musk. I'm very sensitive to smells and I usually don't like coconut scented items, but this soap is literally the only thing I want to smell like for forever. I bought 5 when we visited and regretfully gave three as gifts (which the recipients loved, but I hated to part with). As soon as we got home I looked up Ka'u Art Gallery online to order more. They were so friendly and efficient in their replies for ordering online, and my box of 15 (!) soaps arrived quickly! We cannot wait to be back on the island again, and Ka'u Art Gallery will always be on our itinerary when we visit. I'm sure next time we will come home with a piece of their gorgeous art, as well as my favorite soaps!

The PERFECT location to pick up high-quality -really MADE IN HAWAII art by local artists. Dont pass…read morethis little shop up! You will be amazed at the selection of items. Great prices and well worth the time to visit. You wont leave empty handed. Perfect for gift giving or sending items to friends and family on the mainland. Glassware, jewelry , soaps, art work of all kinds. My first time in the store today and not my last. Will be purchasing gifts here from now on.

We loved our visit to Lavaloha! It was great for kids--interesting, and not too long or too short…read more Plus, there's the chocolate tasting, and you get to support a small business, which is wonderful. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone visiting the Big Island

Amazing!!! My family and I did the chocolate tour and they were so knowledgeable and caring about…read morewhat they do. I'd recommend anyone to take the time and go out. I'm not a big chocolate person, but I've learned so much from them and appreciate the work that goes into making tasty chocolate!

If you are looking for a fun place for unique plants and fun gifts, this is the place ! They were…read morethey only place that I was able to find the elusive purple hibiscus ( Midnight Tryst )

Great place to go and get a plant for a gift. We stopped in the other day and bought a gorgeous…read moreplant for a friend we were visiting. Great shop in the Hōlualoa arts district. Fun pace to stop in and check out some of the goodness the island has to offer.

Cute gift shop in downtown Hilo! Anytime I want to send a cute Hawaii themed item to my best…read morefriends in the states, I like to stop here. They have things for both keiki and adults. They do like supporting local businesses as well, so make sure to support them to support other local businesses too! How perfect!

Shopping in Hilo Town, Hawaii…read more.. I remember the name of this store... I was here decades ago when I was active with the Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce). We would have meetings on the Big Island every so often. After our gatherings, we'd roam around the town! This store still has amusing gifts, practical items, and cute stuff! It has postcards, jewelry, t-shirts, plushies, baby items, children's toys, Aloha shirts, soaps, lotions, books, Hello Kitty merchandise, tote bags, greeting cards, and more! Service is very friendly! The nice lady at the cash register asked me about my Shohei Ohtani shirt... LOL! Note: this store didn't have air conditioning... shucks! However, there's free street parking all around the area!

It was showing that they are open till 12pm on a Sunday and we drove for one hour to try it out…read more.. came to the entrance and found it closed

Omg this Taro drink is absolutely ONOLICIOUS Good recommendation…read more I will definitely be back for more.

This gift shop is so cute if you are searching for a gift for a child. They have a wide variety of…read moreHawaiian matching shirt and short sets or dresses in many children's sizes. I was looking for some thing for a boy and something for a girl and the woman who worked there was so helpful and gracious. They also sell really cute hair clips in many colors. I will go there again because the customer service went above and beyond. The prices were not too expensive either.

From the owner: Aloha! Most of our merchandises are designed and made exclusively in Hawaii!read more