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!

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!

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

Location has beautiful view and is so isolated. Tour and tasting was very interesting, however…read moredue to a recent fire at the location, we were not able to see the actual production of seeds into chocolate, but they did show a video on how it was done. Very informative guide, making it easy to ask questions.

Such a cute store. Friendly staff! I've bought two vintage kimonos in this store and want to go…read moreback again to get more!! I wished they were online!

I always stop here when visiting from Oahu, and I love, love, love this shop. I love the cotton…read moretunics and dresses (great for locals), the vintage Corningware and gifts. When buying a dress, she assured me that it won't shrink and she was right. The owner said she is closing this shop in a few years and I am already grieving.

Killing time waiting for dinner. If you want some bric-a-brac and knick knacks this is a convenient…read moreplace to go. The farmers market down the street is a little cheaper but this is open later if you really must have that dashboard dancing hula girl and a puka shell necklace.

Owner Joy is pleasant and very courteous! I'm a local, but have found nice, reasonably priced…read moreitems here! Check it out!

When I'm in Hilo, I always love visiting Big Island candies. It's always fun seeing the factory…read moreprocess and seeing the cookies dipped, but what I enjoy most is the complimentary samples. This place is a piece of heaven. Those cookies, brownies and rocky road are things I dream of. I do prefer dark chocolate over milk, but milk chocolate stuff is really yummy too. Who am I kidding if only milk chocolate dipped cookies in front of me I'd totally take them. The packaging is also beautiful, but if you just want cookies for you or to make goodie bags save a little money and get the bagged cookies vs boxed ones. And if you have any product questions, make sure to ask the friendly staff.

Bigger of an operation now compared to back when I was growing up in Hilo. But they have always…read morekept the fact that you can walk in and see the workers hand dipping cookies and whatnot. They've not changed much besides having newer items here and there. They've classic chocolate dipped shortbread cookies are always a winner. Best part about visiting is that you get samples of their products if you just ask kindly! The staff are always so friendly and helpful. I wish they would bring back the Peanut Butter Crunch Bars!

Caution, these chips are addicting! Whether your preference is potato, sweet potato, taro, or…read moreshrimp chips....they are ALL very tasty! I've been flying to Hilo from Honolulu for more than a year now, to get these. Finally getting around to writing about how excellent these chips are. The store room is clean and well organized. They offer samples of the different chips they sell. Main difference is the type of chip....it's a choice of taro, sweet potato, regular potato, or even a nice mix. They have incredible flavors to choose from. Whether you are craving sweet or savory, there is indeed a chip flavor for everyone. My all time favorite is the Korean BBQ flavor on thin taro chips, so yummy! We also tried their cookies and chocolates. With every bag and every bite, we have not been disappointed. Super convenient to have the FedEx option so they don't get crushed when I fly back to Honolulu. Thank you for using locally grown ingredients too :)

Mahalo Aunty for showing us so much aloha when we stopped by…read more We were in the area eating breakfast and just so happened to stumble into this little gift shop. We were greeted promptly and she went over the labels and how everything was packed. We didn't sample anything because we were so full but she did offer and I figured everything was pretty self-explanatory. We did pick up about 7 bags of chip and some cookies. If You spend over $100, they offer complimentary FedEx shipping which I thought was incredible. We took advantage of that benefit so I will definitely give a more accurate review on the product when we get to taste it.

The fruits and veggies in Hilo are huge and vibrant that may be from all of the rain. I love that…read morethis farmers market is here and open daily. The farmers market has good variety, multiple booths with a little something different--from mangosteen, multiple varieties of mangoes, egg fruit, soursop, and jackfruit to seasonal local favorites. I always make it a point to visit during Sharwil avocado season. They're rich, buttery and string-free, definitely my favorite avocado. And don't miss lychee season. It's an open market that is shaded that creates a cool environment while you shop. parking available across the street and directly in front. The vendors are very helpful and will allow you to try a fruit on the spot. Most are cash only.

Drove here from the other side of the island and ended in disappointment. I think we were hoping…read morefor more in terms of the farmer market over here. There's vendors of people selling souvenirs, art pieces and stickets, and a couple of ladies selling jewelry. Beware the prices of the jewelry pieces. I think $47 for a ring is expensive personally. I can't justify spending $80+ on two rings, which are made of stainless steel and look to be worth $10-15 on Amazon. The ladies here don't even say if they're handmade or anything, but anything for a memento I guess. Across the street is the fruits and produce. Lots of flies and bugs around. Parking lot is on rough rubble and it's a one way and small. Be careful and take care driving in, don't want any popped tires or anything. Overall a quick visit for us after walking through. I think we saw someone setting up to play some live music for the atmosphere.

Neat little store on Banyan drive. There is some touristy things here but i wanted a cool drink…read more They have deli style foods, such as bagels, burgers, dogs, sandwiches all made to order. Also Barista drinks like smoothies and lattes are available. Friendly staff, outdoor seating makes this a nice stop for your busy day.

Sure, they are very similar to Big Island Candies in ways, but yet they have their own specialty…read moreproducts which I enjoy. The gift shop in Hilo is small, but easy to navigate and purchase. Great place for gifts! Who else makes heart-shaped arare?!

I love their energy bars and go often for them. So I was glad to know that I could reserve them…read moreahead of time for the holidays. The Staff is always friendly and helpful. They give more individual aloha to you then Big Island Candies.

As I was leaving Two Ladies Kitchen, I was moseying to the car when this cute little cartoon cat…read morecaught my attention. Now let me tell you that I am FAR from being a cat person, but I fell in love with the little guy and decided he had to go home with me. I talked to the owner and found out that he used to specialize in custom framing, but recently decided to stop production and focus on the artwork. He was in the middle of working with the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo because they were interested in carrying his artwork! I love the motto for the Dharma cat, Wabi-Sabi, meaning, life is not perfect.

I really enjoy this shop. It has very beautiful signs with profound sayings. I always visit and…read moretalk with the owner when I'm in town getting mochi. He is so friendly and helpful. I love the cat drawings that his daughter made too.