Sweet Paradise Maui was such a wonderful experience!…read more The chocolates were amazing, but what stood out most to me was the kindness and care of the staff. At one point, my child was touching some delicate items, and before I even noticed, a staff member gently and politely reminded her to be careful. I was actually grateful for the correction because I could've been held responsible for the demages done. It truly takes a village to help raise children, and I appreciated how she handled the situation with patience and kindness rather than frustration. Mahalo to this wonderful lady working her. It's refreshing to visit a business where people genuinely care about both their products and their customers. Thank you for the delicious treats and for showing such grace and understanding. We will definitely be back!

Lovely little treasure of sweetness. Several different vegan chocolate options. I tried the bottom…read moreright chocolate. I'm simultaneously sad I didn't purchase more and thankful I didn't purchase more. I would have struggled to keep myself from eating everything. It was amazing. The woman who helped us was kind, humorous, and knowledgeable. A true Maui find!

Honestly surprised there aren't more reviews for Lee Bear! They are a Maui institution and have…read morebeen serving the community with specialty chocolates, candy making supplies, handmade crafts, and amazing gift baskets for over 30 years! Their little store is small, but mighty and the service is nothing short of spectacular. What *I think* they're mostly known for is their gift baskets/boxes. When holidays, birthdays, special occasions roll around, Lee Bear is such a great place to find an assortment of goodies for friends and loved ones. Their gift baskets are filled with treats like candies, Maui Cookkwees, gourmet cookies and rice krispies that have been dipped in a rich, decadent chocolate coating; freshly hand-dipped in their store to ensure high quality flavor. My favorite is the white chocolate covered pretzels with rice krispies, marshmallows, etc. SO good. It's the first thing I call dibs on when I see it. Haha! Just recently, I stopped in when my little one suggested we make lollipops. They had a wide selection of molds, gel food coloring, candy thermometer, basically everything and anything we needed. They even sold the white chocolate covered rice krispy treat by the package! It's a bit of a splurge, but I like what I like and will pay for it... lol. When we checked out, the lady (I'm assuming the owner?) asked us if we've made lollipops before and offered up so many tips and hacks. She answered all of our questions and even provided a mini recipe book that she suggested we keep as they don't make them anymore. I was really impressed, but not really surprised, with the quality of their customer service. That's what I love about mom and pop shops and the reason I will continue to support local businesses like these. Next time you decide to make a treat or need a quick, easy gift, you don't have to spend hours shopping for the perfect gift. Stop by the store or order a sweet gift basket from Lee Bear & Co Inc.

I am from Oahu and had a friend who is not from Maui but was in the hospital on Maui. I was looking…read morefor a way to send a gift basket to the hospital. I tried an edible arrangement but they would not deliver it to Maui hospital. I was able to get a hold of the kind lady from Lee Bear and although it was after hours, she took the time to talk to me. She listened to my situation and kindly took down my information and when she went to the store the next day, she made my order and delivered it to the hospital!! What amazing service! This is a prime example of living aloha!! I cannot even say how much I appreciated what she had done for me and how much it meant to me. The person receiving the gift basket was also elated and enjoyed the delicious treats that were in the basket!! Mahalo nui loa Lee Bear!!

I recently discovered the Maui Candy Company sells The Good Apple! I was craving some fancy apples…read more& sent my boyfriend here to pick me up two. One was a fancy chocolate one & the other was one of my favorites, the strawberry matcha. Pro tip: If they have these in stock you'll have to ask because they are stored in the fridge. Until next time. Xoxo, ChelsieFletcher

If you love candy and Pokémon cards like my son does, THIS is the place to be!!! Excellent customer…read moreservice and TONS of choices!!! Local brands, old skool brands, international brands, you'll be sure to find something you'll love! There are a lot of gift items too so if you're looking for a present, this might be a great place to check out. Prices are pretty reasonable and the store is spacious and clean! Def check this place out if you got a sweet tooth or are a collector!

Yum, so it's my mama's birthday month & she decided to splurge on some chocolate. I lucked out…read morebecause she picked up 2 bars to share. As a chocolate lover, I'm always excited to try something new. So even though I've been intrigued by the whole Dubai Chocolate craze. I've also been under the assumption that it would just be like salty pistachios with chocolate. However I was so surprised by how wrong I was. With that first bite, the sweet chocolate melted as it touched my lips. Then each bite had a fun & flavorful crunch. Not only was I in heaven, but I'd be so down to eat another West Maui Chocolatier Dubai Chocolate Bar. Whether you've had or haven't had it before, I highly recommend it. I'm a fan:) Until next time. XOXO, ChelsieFletcher

Amazing chocolates 10/10. My mother in law and I grabbed the famous dubai chocolate and some bon…read morebons. We were very lucky to try Chef Tomoko's sweet creations. Definitely a very high quality work of art chocolates. We ate it all ourselves but would be nice gifts for those visiting.

I have been a Maui Cookie Lady fan for ten years! Up until November 2019, we visited Maui on an…read morealmost yearly basis. (Yes, we are way overdue to get back on island!) I had heard about the Maui Cookie Lady cookies in early 2016 and knew that I had to get one the next time we visited. At that time, the cookies were only available at various local markets that would get a delivery once or twice a week. There was no dedicated retail store then. In November 2016, it finally happened! I was able to find a small supply of Mitzi's, the Maui Cookie Lady's, cookies at the Market Maui (since closed). My first cookie was Da Half Baked - a chocolate chip cookie stuffed with Reese's, Snickers, AND Oreo! OMG...only a super creative cookie chef extraordinaire could have imagined such a delight! I knew that I would be a fan forever!! On every subsequent trip, I sought out the amazing cookies. It wasnʻt always easy to find them, as the batches were small and offered in very limited locations. I would be on a mission and never gave up until I found them. My friends and co-workers were always so excited when I brought them back a "world-famous Maui Cookie Lady" cookie when I returned from Maui. In late 2020, the year after my last trip to Maui, the Maui Cookie Lady opened up a retail shop in Makawao. I haven't been able to stop by in person yet, but I will be going the next time I visit. I tell all my friends about the cookies, and several have been able to stop by the cute shop. When I am lucky, a friend will bring back some ono cookies for me. The Maui Cookie Lady cookies are not like most of the cookies you are used to eating. The first thing that you will notice is that they are really big!! I like to say that they are "gargantuan"! The second thing is that they are made with creative ingredients that may be familiar to you, or they may be new. Many of the varieties incorporate local ingredients lilikoi, Kona coffee, and macadamia nuts. The combination of flavors will excite any cookie loverʻs taste buds. Donʻt worry if you are not local to stop by the shop in person. You can order cookies online, individually or via the monthly subscription box. If you are visiting and want to take a few home with you, know that they can be frozen and stay great when you want to enjoy them. They do not contain preservatives, which I think is a big plus. In addition to creating great cookies, Mitzi is a big supporter of the community. She helps with various fundraising efforts to help those in Maui. As a former teacher, she is connected to educators in Hawaiʻi and their special needs. Once I get back to Maui, I will visit the store and update this review. I can't wait!

WE MADE IT!!!! @mauicookielady After stalking this…read morebeautiful place for years, online.... We finally made it to the island and bought all the cookies!!! I'm so excited! I don't know which cookie to eat first. The shop was seriously soooo adorable, beautiful and fun. The Staff was very nice and welcoming. I'm so thankful we were finally able to have this experience! We absolutely loved it!!!

The store is very, very tiny. The woman who helped us was very nice and we sampled two types of…read morefudge. Maui Mud Pie and Chocolate. Bother we're delicious. They had a promo sign stating "Buy four at $7 each and the fifth one is free-$38.00" so for $$39.60, we got 5 types. They taste nothing like what we sampled. Every single one is awful. The coconut taste like mint, the Maui mud pie is stale, the chocolate taste like perfume...ugh!!! There is a number on the bottom...is this the expiration date? Was is last year? Is it when it was made? Buyer beware! We opened it to slice a sample of each for dessert with a group. Everyone agrees something is "off" with this award winning fudge. Feeling very disappointed and irritated that I'm out $39.60. I should've just put two $20s into the trash, cuz that's where this is going.

I first saw Hawaii Fudge Company at Costco when they had a table set-up and were giving out…read moresamples. The second time I saw them was at the Made In Maui County Festival. Both times, I really really liked their turtle fudge. Unfortunately, they were only selling it in boxed sets and not individually. I just wanted that one flavor! The third time I saw them was when my husband & I were randomly strolling through Front Street in Lahaina. I thought to myself, "That packaging looks really familiar... Oooo, they have sweets. Let's go in!" Sure enough, it was the same company with the turtle fudge AND they were selling them individually. The girl at the counter was really friendly and informative, telling us how the fudge is all made on Maui, how they used to make everything in this tiny Lahaina shop, but now have 2 locations (another one in the Kihei Triangle). In the Kihei location, they also hold their fudge making class, which I've heard about and have been wanting to try. I had no idea it was the same company. It was all coming together! The same girl proudly told us she had samples of every single flavor and happily obliged when we asked for specific flavors. As much as I loved the turtle flavor, I ended up randomly getting the Maui mud pie. Go figure! I "just knew" I would like that flavor and I do! She also gave us a sample of the toffee and I picked up a box as a gift for someone. Both are delicious ~ Actually, all their flavors are good! In addition to fudge & toffee, they also sell taffy and coconut candy. Everything in their little shop is $8.50. $8.50 for one little block of fudge, you say?! YEP. I'll pay for a good product that I want & will enjoy ++ you're supporting local. I've paid less for other fudge on island and most of it goes to waste :( This stuff is legit! They do offer a small kamaaina discount and I was given a rewards card to use for return visits. I definitely recommend them, especially if you are looking for Maui Made goodies to give as a gift or to just enjoy for yourself!

Aloha fellow Tourists! My cousin was born and raised on Maui. He sent treats from Obachan's to…read moreCalifornia. This is a stop you have to make while visiting. If you don't make it, then order from their online shop. You won't regret it! If you are Latino, I guarantee your favorite thing in all their snacks will be the "Spicy Whole Seed" and "Sweet & Sour Whole Seed" if you're anything like my Mexican hubby. We could not stop eating them! The LiHing Mango and dried Papaya were also very delicious and had the perfect combination of flavor and texture. The LiHing gummy Peach rings are unexplainable. It tastes like no peach rings you have ever experienced. I don't even like peach rings like that. Strangely, it feels like love was literally put in the bag. It's not listed as an ingredient, but it's totally in there. Maybe it's Aloha, maybe it's just quality ingredients. Whatever it is, I hope the recipe never changes, because everyone should experience it! If you're a "foodie" this is a must stop shop on the island.

A Sweet Escape to Pure Happiness! If you're ever in the…read morearea and craving a little sweetness in your life, look no further than Obachan's. This family-owned gem is hands down one of the most delightful places I've ever visited! From the moment you walk through the door, you're greeted by the warmest smiles and the friendliest faces. They have a good selection of local candies, drinks and chocolates. Love that they had dippin dots too on those hot days! If you want to support a local business that treats its customers like family while enjoying some of the best candy around, Obachans is the place to be. It's an experience you won't soon forget!

Fun fact: The first time I have ever tried bubble tea/boba is at camellia seeds…read more This place is the OG for honeydew bubble tea and any sweet treat you'd like. Want a snack? Grab some li hing mui crack seed or chocolate covered gummy bears. Want an icee float? They have that too! If you were born & raised on Maui, I can guarantee that you have some fond memories at this place. The store has stayed the same ever since I was a kid (and the nostalgia is REAL!) Highly recommend getting the chocolate covered gummy bears, li hing mui gummy anything, honey dew bubble tea, and icee floats. Camellia Seeds is a true gem on Maui and it is one of a kind.

Wife stop in for some snacks while we are here visiting from Oahu. Got to enjoy one refreshing…read morestrawberry icee float!