Ono! Dare I say the best shortbread I've ever had? Even better than Honolulu cookie company and…read moreKelley's. The texture is just out of this world - it's butter yet has a little bit more an 'airy' crumby texture. A friend so kindly visited and shipped these to me as a gift. There hasn't been a single miss, but I haven't eaten all the cookies yet. The ube shortbread is in the top for me for sure though. The only downside is that even though there's a 'legend' in the box, but I can't really tell which cookie is which ha.

Thanks to Dana I was able to place an order for their fabulous cookies. Chocolate chip is my…read morefavorite so I ordered only that flavor. To me you just can't beat their crispy rich goodness. I'm pretty sure I could eat half a bag at one sitting with cold milk. Like how the interior of the store is uncluttered to help you focus on what you want and need to take home to share with friends and family. They even have cookies for dogs.

Li Hing Mui is a dried salty plum. There's a variety of different types and flavors. In Hawaii,…read moreit's a common snack like beef jerky on the Mainland. I've always called it, Crack Seed. There used to be stores in Hawaii selling crack seed, but the number of shops dedicated to sell it have dwindled. I use this type to make Prune Mui, a unique Hawaiian dried fruit local snack. It is basically marinaded dried fruit. See ig_snackhawaii for an easy recipe. Sometimes you find it in Mainland Chinatowns, however lately, it's been scarce. I was able to track down this importer and buy crack seed online through Amazon. It's not expensive, but it's always costly with shipping from Hawaii. Another reason I should move to Hawaii!

Best poke I've ever had, hands down. The female cashier…read moreseemed very snappy and unwelcoming, which sucked since this was our first stop after landing. I get it, tourists can be very annoying, but I wish it didn't feel like we were burdening her for coming here to support a local business. . Anyways! Didn't take it personal. The chef/owner was very focused in the back preparing new cuts of the poke and even helped out the very overwhelmed lady in taking orders. He was extremely kind and apologized that they were out of any salmon. So definitely aim to be here earlier in the day because they may run out of different choices when you come! All good still! We got 2 large bowls with 2 choices each of the proteins. Flavors we got: (PS all the poke was extremely soft and tongue-melting, super delicious) Hawaiian Style Ahi - Slightly sweet Spicy Ahi - Good kick, not extremely spicy at all! Cali Roll Ahi - Loved the ingredients mashed with this one. Refreshing taste and creamy, my fav one. Shoyu Ahi - Saucey and smooth. Proteins at the bottom, sides at the top row. Paid after they made our bowls.

If you want legit authentic delicious poke this is the spot and it is so reasonably priced! We…read moreloved everything we had here and we went back multiple times. It's a family owned business and everyone was super nice. It was a go and pick up kind of place but I do believe there may be picnic tables you can sit outside at. Also it's good to know Costco is literally right down the street. Also know this place does sell out fast, so the earlier you can get here the better!

One of the best meals I've had all week. Delicious food, well thought out ingredients and flavors…read more BBQ here is tasty! Service was impeccable. Can't wait to come back.

Super cool spot Kinda hard to find…read more But worth the adventure Chili was fantastic Atmosphere is very casual

Great little spot tucked in off the Main Street (Ali'i Drive)…read more The kalua pork plate, accompanied by rice, purple sweet potato, and obviously the pork, were delicious and filling! We also tried the kava, and my wife said it reminded her of jicama, if it were a made into a drink. The employee working at the counter/bar was super helpful in helping us understand about kava and its traditions.

We came here looking for authentic Hawaiian food and while it's not the largest spot - more of a…read morecafe with patio-style seating the food was solid. When we arrived it was a bit awkwards as it wasn't clear where to order and I have to say the service wasn't great and our server didn't really explain what kava is when we asked. Nevertheless we got a small mug of kava to try along with the lau lau which is pork wrapper in taro leaves. Loved the pork which was soft, tender and full of flavors. The poi and kava were a bit strange for my taste but overall interesting meal and it was a nice casual spot near downtown Kona.

Kona Seafood Market gets an absolute 5 stars from me!…read more The fish here was super fresh! They sell a fantastic selection of raw fish and poke. We picked up some poke along with rice and pickled veggies for our sides, and every single bite was sooo fresh and delicious. It's a great little small mom-and-pop shop, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. On top of that, the service was quick, friendly, and efficient. If you're looking for top-notch, incredibly fresh seafood and delicious poke without the high tourist markup, this place is a must-visit!

I have a nut allergy and was going to skip on the food because their salt they use includes tree…read morenuts. The gentlemen working were amazing and after letting them know that I have a nut allergy, they made a whole new batch of poke so that I could have a bowl! They were very kind and did not have a second thought on making the poke to make sure I had a taste of their poke. They ended up slicing a whole new fish for me and If that doesn't show you their hospitality, then you need to see it yourself. Their fish was so fresh (ahi tuna), and the lomi lomi salmon was super refreshing. My girlfriend had the same meal but what they already had chopped up and she said it was just as fresh as the one they made for me. Definitely one of my favorite spots on the Kona side for poki and for their hospitality. 11/10 would come again!

Hidden out of the way little jam everything is so fresh big portions you can make your own…read morecombination plate. I got the salmon, fresh salmon. Steak over some fresh, steamed rice and then discuss several types of the sushi that they had there really really good. Everyone was friendly there the place is really clean. Kitchen is really clean.

I was enticed by their kitchen only to drive all the way there and to find it not open at all and…read morethey weren't serving any food, so I just grabbed a few drinks from the clerk and left. I would've loved to try their musubis and other local foods, but they need to communicate their hours better. Yes, they're "open" for grocery shopping, but don't expect to get any cooked food here.

Stopped in here on a way from the airport to see about getting some wine for the week, given I love…read moregood Italian wines and not many places have large selection on the island. The woman there was so unfriendly, didn't even say hello, so we ended up leaving. Given the wine selection and most likely this being a small owner shop, one would have thought the customer service would be much better...

This was not only the worst retail experience in all my years living in Hawai'i, it was the worst…read moreshopping experience ever. I don't say that lightly, nor am I exaggerating. When I came into the shop, the owner was helping the only other customer there. I walked around and found some bottles of what I was looking for in the back, where a woman was wrapping baskets. She made no eye contact with me, and didn't offer a greeting. I remained in the back for over five minutes, repeatedly looking at her and trying to get her attention, but she refused to engage. I returned to the front, where the owner had finished cashing out that one customer and was chatting with him. He made no acknowledgement of my existence for at least another five minutes. The other customer then left and the owner finally asked what he could do for me. I said that I just wanted some help. He told me that it was a very busy time of year (note: at this point I was the only customer in the shop, previously there were two, including myself), and that I need to have patience. This felt like a highly passive aggressive thing to say. But I desperately wanted a certain liqueur for my husband, so I ignored the comment and checked out the bottles. He left me in the back to help another customer. By the time I returned to the cash register with my bottle of choice, he had just started to cash her out. A "she's been waiting, would it be okay if I assist her" might have been nice and what I would have done but I let that slide too. The customer left and he started cashing me out. Being one who's both honest and upfront, I told him that I understand both being busy and patient, I'm an elementary school teacher with Hawai'i DOE; the customer service was deeply lacking, and that I had thought the woman in the back didn't even work there, but rather was a volunteer. He repeated his line about it being a busy time of year (at this point I think there were three customers, including myself, but not including the distributor near the register). I said something to the effect of, "too busy wrapping baskets to even greet a customer," and reminded him of my very busy job. The owner then asked me to leave. As I was walking out I heard him tell the distributor that this had never happened before, but if you look through previous reviews, there are complaints about this woman. Ultimately the owner did me a huge favor. The bottle I was going to buy retails for $45-$52, he was selling it for $79. Another bottle that he was listing for $87, a competitor had for $64. Extremely greedy in addition to rude? All of DOE will hear about this experience!

We absolutely loved Island Naturals Market & Deli. They had an insane amount of vegan options, and…read moreeverything we tried was so delicious. We got the wraps, coleslaw, and mac & cheese--all were amazing--but the highlight was definitely the vegan carrot cake. It was hands down the best part and so, so good. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is a must. You're getting high-quality ingredients, tons of options, and great food at a really good price. We'll definitely be back!

Great place for organic produce. I especially loved the bagged greens that are ready for a tossed…read moresalad, curry mixes, ready made deli food, holistic supplements, snacks, bulk items, canned cat food, etc.

Love this little locally owned shop. Great snacks and drinks. Perfect place for locals to get all…read morethe food they love and great place for tourists to try new unique food and to buy snacks to take back as souvenirs.