Very friendly, video they showed us was so informative explaining the entire growth harvest and…read morefinal delicious products Staff greeting us couldn't have been sweeter, just like their chocolates

We had a great tour with Bob, the owner. It was interesting to hear the process from pod to…read morefinished product. The tour is less than an hour which I imagine is to give you time to purchase.

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.

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!

I first discovered their Kona Coffee Brittle at Costco and absolutely loved it, so when I visited…read morethe Big Island, I had to check them out. The Visitor Center is more of a quick stop, but there was plenty to check out, and you get amazing views from the parking lot. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and there were samples of all their macadamia nut flavors, popcorn, and coffee. I got a bunch of souvenirs, including their Spam-flavored macadamia nuts, which are definitely unique and very tasty. There's also a small display of the machinery and history, as well as a spot where you can try cracking your own macadamia nut. Their mac nut ice cream was another great treat, especially enjoyed outside with the views. Great place to stock up on souvenirs and local snacks. Definitely worth a stop if you're on the Big Island!

Second time on the island, and it's our first time in this establishment. First of, all the staff…read morewere warm and greeted us as we entered. Special mention to Jing who was very friendly! We tried a variety of samples, with the Kona coffee glazed macs as the standout. We also liked the onion flavored ones. We bought so much stuff to take home to the mainland, including the spam flavored ones. The ice cream was delicious! We had the ube and chocolate mac nut flavors. Everything was excellent!

This place is right next to Manago Hotel Restaurant. So we stumbled across this iconic place!…read more Surprisingly, the store inside is quite large with lots of snacks and merchandise! They use Idaho potatoes as we saw boxes stacked up! It would have been nice to have Samples as the kitchen was adjacent! Probably, would have bought alot more especially omiyagy to take.back home to Honolulu. Free advertising! What a missed opportunity!! The packaging says: "kitchen cook'd: Fresh on Onolicious Crisp: Made Fresh in Hawaii: Potato Chips Spun to a Crisp! Special spinning process that reduces oil and adds extra crispness!"

Service has greatly improved and this is always a must stop for your Kona chips and Kona chip…read morerelated products. You can't beat the flavor and crunchiness of the infamous Kona chips. I highly recommend the Furikake chips. Of course the prices are better at the shop than when you get them in the local markets. You also will get a selection of chips that you cannot find in the local markets. Such as spicy garlic and BBQ.

Do experience the tasting. The chocolate is dark with flavours enhanced with coconut milk, almond,…read moreand more. Very unique blend of chocolate. Locally grown and processed. We loved the cocoa, sent some home!

Experienced the VIP cacao tasting tour and enjoyed every last second of it! Mike was an amazing…read moretour guide. He built his cacao farm from the bottom up and it was amazing to witness his progress ever since 2017. He walked us through the seed germination process, the growing process, the fermentation process and everything before, in between and after that.. from seed all the way to chocolate bar. This tour is meant to expand your knowledge and change your perspective on how you think about, taste, and experience chocolate. At the end of the farm tour, you drive down to the gift shop (about a 3 min drive from the farm) to make any potential purchases as well as taste even more chocolate! What an amazing and unique experience in Honaka'a and 100% recommend adding this tour to your Big Island itinerary. P.S. my favorite chocolate bar is the barrel aged bourbon bar!! Notes of dark cherry with a bourbon finish :)

What a gem. I happen to see it while having coffee across the way at Hico coffee. So glad I stopped…read morein for dark chocolate and stickers. Love the aloha vibes and interior. I'll stop there tomorrow for coffee!

Stopped in after a long day of running errands and could not wait to have a cold drink. Ordered the…read moreube latte latte with coconut milk. The coconut milk was so smooth and espresso was perfect amount marrying with the ube. Would definitely return. In addition to their drinks, we got a molasses dark chocolate bar which was delicious and perfect with our drinks. The shop had a lot of nice merch. I also bought a nice Puna chocolate shirt; so adorable. Great spot for cool refreshing drinks.

Not closed. We were there 8/12/25. Might as well be closed though. Little selection, pretty much a…read morebust.

Donkey Balls and Wild Ass Coffee. There is a multitude of flavor options for the donkey balls,…read morewhich are chocolate covered macadamia nuts... set in light and dark chocolates or a combo with flavoring ranging from mint to salt to spicy. Wild ass coffee options are there too. And they have some fun t shirts with their logos on them too. Simple place, a quick stop.

Really cute candy shop with a massive selection. Overpriced but you pay for the experience. They…read morealso a fridge with a wide selection of fun drinks. Unfortunately, didn't get a picture but worth a stop by!

The sweetest candy shop, located on the main street in downtown Hilo! Gummies, chocolates, taffy,…read moreBig League Chew (hello nostalgia!), and so much more...there's something to satisfy every sweet tooth. I went in with one mission: to find the elusive (and discontinued?) Peach Penguin gummies. Does anyone know these? I've not had them but a friend who grew up in the Bay Area raves about them, so it's my mission to find them (other than on the internet). It's not surprising that we didn't find them, but we did find every other gummy candy under the sun, including gummy peaches and sharks. It was still so fun to look at all the sweet eye candy. If you're visiting Hilo and searching for a sweet treat, definitely check out Sugar Coast Candy!

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!