We LOVE Tutu's Pantry! And were relieved to find them again in the mall under Café O'Lei. We've been shopping at Tutu's for years when they were in Kihei Village. Whenever we are in Maui, this is the place where we pick up all our hot sauces, jams, jellies, butters and seasonings to bring home. Great selection of locally and Hawaii made products! What makes it even better is that the owner, Ellie knows about every single product that she is selling, and offers you tastes of each one until you find what you like. This time we left with 8 bottles of Hana Farms banana hot sauce, 3 jars of Tutu's fruit butters and jelly and some seasoning. Ellie packed them all in bubble wrap so that we could safely put them in our checked in luggage. Thank you Tutu's! read more

When I called last week to explain to them I had to THROW AWAY my butter at the airport the girl was rude and didn't care. It would be nice if they replaced it since I did tell them we were going to an airport of which a little insight into her food container sizing would have helped. I basically threw away 20$ and I don't ever like to waste money! And... I came back to California WITHOUT my passion fruit butter and lychee butter! GRRR! Grrrrrr!! read more

The one other place worth shopping in this complex, so far as I can tell. They specialize in food, and lots of it is schlock but they'll let you taste things and may I recommend the coconut peanut butter and the passionfruit puree? And (looking at the other reviews) obviously be aware of airport rules and think about that in advance. read more

My husband and I stumbled upon this little shop while having an afternoon stroll while on vacation. Spices, rubs, coffee, bbq sauces and hot sauces are sold here at this store. We were welcomed and offered to taste any of the products we were interested in buying. We purchased a few spices/rubs, jams and bbq sauces. They flavors we tasted were spot on! We purchased steaks to accompany the coffee spice rub recommended to us and boy did that rub make a not so good cut of meat into a fantastic tasting piece of meat! Also her little chocolate macadamia bars were fantastic! If you are in Maui please visit and support a locally run business. What's awesome is you can order online once you run out of your vacation stash! read more

A small place tucked in the middle of several small places. Delightful service, great selection of products and prices that are good (the pancake mix is 35% less here than at safeway). It's a place that you will find many locally sourced goodies. I was hoping to get away with only the one most compelling choice, my self restraint failed me and I ended up with three items in the bag. We were able to sample all three in the store and I suppose that was our downfall. I highly recommend this place, it's got plenty of stuff for everyone. read more

Fancy. Fancy. Fancy. Pricey. Pricey. Pricey. You'll find Tutu's amid a bunch of run-of-the-mill souvenir stands. It's close to the road on the north side of the complex. The storefront faces south. Tutu's has fruit butters and teas and coffees and oils and syrups and sauces and rubs. Take your typical mainland condiments, infuse them with tropical fruits, jack up the price 200% and you've got Tutu's. Definitely a must-stop place for anyone looking for fancy souvenirs for family and friends. Be aware that fudge is considered a gel by the TSA, thereby eliminating your ability to bring it back to the mainland. What a bunch of jerks. read more

This is a small, open air type of store. You will find lots of goods here. You can sample most of the goods here. My favorite is the Iilikoi butter...melts right in yo mouth!! A bit overpriced but hey what can you expect...it's a touristy spot! read more

Wonderful gourmet store full of tasty island treats, jams and spices along with beauty products. What a lovely find! In a small shopping center, this store is perfect for gifts and cooks. Love it! Plus super nice and helpful sales person. read more

If you're looking for any jelly, jam, seasoning sauce or anything like that you should visit this place, the owner makes the great commitment to see you satisfied. My family and I are in love with the Lilikoi butter (is to die for) Great costumer service and they even ship any order no matter how small or big. read more

This place is a little gem!!! I got to taste so many things in the store, from several hot sauces, to honey, caramel sauce etc. You HAVE to try the lilikoi butter if you are a fan of lilikoi. I bought some as it was heavenly. Also got lilikoi jam, heavenly!!! Of all the lilikoi jams I have tried in hawaii, this one was the best!!!! Also bought some hot sauce, honey, and a goat milk caramel sauce thing, didn't taste like goatmilk at all (I'm not a fan of goat milk). The stuff is local and made in hawaii and I always love to support local businesses. And that is the best tasting quality items anyway. Go here!!! read more

Was looking for Macadamia nut butter and they came through! Super friendly and very helpful. 1000% would recommend to anyone in J Kihei looking for local products read more

This place is really hard to find! You have to know to look in the open-air tourist market area of Kihei (Kalama Village) by Kalama Park. Based on the yelp reviews here I thought it was going to be a really large store with a lot of different items to sample. But it is really a small booth with two sample stations (one which was not refilled for the course of the hour I was in the shopping plaza, so I only got to sample one thing. The yelp review that says you can sample anything is wrong.) I bought three jars of Island Butter (it's like POG, but as a jam/butter!) for $27. The sellers wrap the jars securely in bubble wrap for you and remind you to put it in your checked baggage, because if not then when you try and bring it through carry on TSA will make you donate it to the local food bank. Many of Tutu's Pantry's items for sale are manufactured on Maui by Jeff's Jams and Jellies, which also sells online (some items are cheaper than the items at Tutu's online store) at http://www.jeffsjamsandjellies.com (So you mean to tell me that my jar of Island butter is not made by a small army of smiling Hawaiian grandmas like on the label, but by some guy named Jeff?) read more

We love going to Tutu's pantry to find goodies to take back to our family and friends on the mainland, and even goodies for our own consumption. Their shipping services are awesome and very affordable, last Christmas we had several gifts sent and all items arrived as expected. The staff is wonderful and knows how to make great recommendations. They provide samples on many items so you can feel confident in your purchasing decisions. Definitely check it out! read more

Do you know how many times I came to this store during my one week stay? 4 times!!! I know. The first one was to try some of their stuff out, then the last 3 times were to buy stuff. I kept thinking I bought enough but I felt that I didn't and then went back. We ended up only saving the Maui Style Butter and Lillikoi Butter for us and gave the rest away. We finished the Lillikoi butter and is on our way to finish the Maui Style butter within a few days. I called just now to place an order. (I left a message for the owner to call me back.) My first visit, I went in to look and see what kind of products they had. Then, I told my husband that I needed to go in and told him that we should try some things. The owner's friend was there and answered all of our questions. You can seriously try EVERYTHING they have in the store. The lady was so nice and took her time explaining everything to us. And she gave us recommendations as to what she thought we might like based on what we had previously tried. And the owner came by and we chit chatted a little as well. Over all, they were really nice and friendly. They take their time with you so that you can choose what you like. Each shipping box (medium size) will cost you $12, which will fit 6 butter bottles. (I sure hope Ellie calls me back soon so that I can get my butter bread every morning..) read more

I have to agree with the other posters that the butters are downright addictive. What has not been mentioned is the coconut candy!!! As I write this, I am finishing the 2nd pack. Panic sets in, as I have only one more left. need... to...order...quickly ! read more

Must try samples. You can sample anything, just ask. But be warned because there's so many great items. You'll quickly have too many things you'll want to buy. The shop keeper was very friendly and encouraged us to try so many things. She's also a great sales person because once we tried them we wanted to buy it. Highly recommend the pineapple butter, mango chutney and coffee rub. They will ship to you in flat rate boxes and you can buy online. Doesn't get a 5th star because it's a little pricy, some of the items you can find cheaper at ABC Store or local grocery store. read more

Best snacks on Maui!!! Great island coffee, macadamia nut butter, coconut snacks, and a lot more. We love this place.

What a wonderful shop. You get to actually taste the items before buying them. We met the owner in her first spot in Kehei about 3 months after she opened. She was so friendly - and when we returned last November 2010, we were thrilled to see she opened another shop in Lahaina! I just love stores with local items, and this is it! Make sure you stock up on Maui Butter - YUMMY read more

Expensive, but they let you try everything. Ellie helped us out and was especially kind. Her extensive knowledge about all of the products made us feel like we were buy. read more

LOVE their Island Butter!!! Bought a jar while vacationing and barely used it so I stuck it in my luggage and took it home :) It is awesome! Love it on english muffins and toast. I put that shit on everything! My in-laws are going to Maui in March, and I asked them to get me a few more jars. But they are available online for purchase. A++++++ read more

After first looking up this place I thought it would be a big store. It's actually located in the open market, hidden from the street view. It is a quaint, little spot with walls covered with items ranging from flavored butters, to flavored curds, and barbecue sauces. Feeling a little overwhelmed, I asked for a recommendation and the owner immediately provided me with samples. The flavored butters were heaven in my mouth! I highly recommend the "Island Butter" and either the "Guava BBQ sauce" or "Pineapple BBQ sauce". If you are around Kihei, this is one destination you MUST hit. The owner was incredibly nice and embodied the true Aloha spirit. read more

Perhaps it was me, but I had a heck of a time finding affordable, locally-made gifts in Maui. A lot of the tourist-y shopping areas are full of products made in the Philippines, Taiwan, China... even Africa. The stores that specialize in Hawaiian-made products are pricey. I'm so glad I came across Tutu's Pantry. This is a small stall in one of the little market areas in Kihei. It's packed full of hundreds of different food products, and ALL of them are made in Hawaii (most with locally grown produce). Average prices ranged from $6-$15. The owner, whose name is Ellie (not Tutu, which I learned is a generic term of endearment for a grandmother or other elder - her website says she used it in reference to her own Tutu) is super friendly. We learned a little of her story, including the fact that her shop is just six months old - a fact that made her familiarity with and fondness for her products and the locals who made them that much more impressive. Ellie created a personalized shopping experience for my partner and me, getting a sense of our favorite Hawaiian flavors and providing us with numerous samples of products she believed would be to our liking (she has samples available for most of the products she carries). Common flavors were, of course, pineapple, coconut, guava, passion fruit (lilikoi), mango, papaya, macadamia nut, Hawaiian honey, kona coffee, maui onion, lavender, etc., and we focused in on the first three. Her selections were right on the mark, and we walked out with several jars of delicious fruit butters, preserves and syrups, as well as dried fruit. We could have also purchased cookies, chocolates and other candies, dry mixes, sauces, seasonings, local snacks, nuts, coffees and teas, but we only had so much room left in our suitcases. Don't let that stop YOU, though - Ellie offered us a flat rate shipping box (pretty decent size that would cost $10 to ship) and was willing to pack it for us in the store either for our own post office drop-off, or to take it there herself - whatever our preference. When we decided we'd just put it in our checked luggage, she taped down the lids and wrapped them in bubble wrap, and even gave us our purchases in a small hibiscus-print fabric bag in our choice of color. Now THAT'S what I call customer service. She even has recipes on her website, so now that I'm home I can turn my guava syrup into a guava vinaigrette! And when I told her how much I loved Haupia and how I wished I could make it easily at home, she referred me to Longs Drugstore for the dry mix (I bought 10 boxes, hehe). Of all our Maui shopping, Tutu's Pantry was probably our top pick, both in terms of the selection, the shopping experience and the purchased products. She takes orders from her website, which will come in handy for when we run out, or to give to others (because to be honest, even though I originally theoretically bought them for gifts, I'm pretty sure most of the products I bought from her store will never leave my home... oops?). read more

Tutu's Pantry - Fabric bag and a few products - all made in Hawaii. - Honey Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

We loved Tutu's Pantry! It's a little hard to find as it's hidden in the Kihei marketplace, but it's worth the search. The owner was manning the store on our stop and really couldn't have been nicer. She let us try everything we wanted and was happy to give us lots of recommendations. Stashes of wheat thins were kept nearby for post-hot sauce sampling cool down. I thought everything here was priced really well - not too expensive at all especially when you consider it's authentic and local. We went a little crazy and bought about $250 worth of goodies, and some we shipped back to family (she can ship them flat rate for you which is awesome).The strawberry and lilikoi butters were the bomb.com! Also, it sounds strange but the guava BBQ sauce was really amazing as well. You really can't go wrong here. The best part is that you can order everything online when you run out back home! read more

I ordered their chocolate "donkey balls" a few weeks back and still had not received my product over a week after the expected arrival date. When I reached out to their customer service team, not only did they apologize for the delay, but they sent a full refund, AND a hand written apology note along with the chocolates. In a world where customer service seems to be diminishing, Tutus Pantry is incredible. They have made me a customer for life. read more

The best selection of sauces, coffees, and local snacks that Maui has to offer! The staff is super helpful and can tell you about anything on the shelf. Great place for local gifts. read more

Nice selection and free tastings but it's overpriced. You can get a lot of what's sold here for quite a bit less at a good grocery store: Hawaiian moon or Down to earth in Kahului. read more

Excellent pantry full of local foods & goods. Purchased some Hana Gold while we were there on vacation and now that I'm back home, needed more! Linda was very helpful and accommodating, and sent my order packaged beautifully! read more

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We went to Tutu's to pick up some local Hawaiian items to take home to our family. Tutu was extremely friendly and helpful. She talked about all the items and helped pick out items after we mentioned what we were looking for. She let us try at least 10 different items to make sure we liked them before buying them. She also talked to us about things to see and do while in Maui. Anyone looking to pick up some local Maui and other Hawaiian island goodies should definitely stop by Tutu's Pantry. read more

The best lilikoi butter in the world, I'm going back to get a case. The seasonings are really good too. They also sell amazing gift baskets.

We discovered Tutu's in a gift basket and have been hooked since! Everyone that tastes our BBQ wants to know what we use. My husband always has a bottle of the smoked salt & seasoning around to give away. The papaya Vinagrette is delightful. I can go on and on. I salute Ellie for running this charming small business with exemplary customer service. Love it! read more

Nice little shop....ladies were nice, had samples, prices seemed reasonable enough. But BEWARE the ****COCONUT PEANUT BUTTER (50 oz.)**** Our husband's tried it and fell in love with it. They ran out of the 10 oz. so they offered up the big size. Then they were charged $48 ea! Then at the airport (apparently) peanut butter is considered a liquid. So instead of wasting $50, we then had to check one of our carry-on's for $25 all in the name of expensive peanut butter. We just got home and my husband looked online for the same peanut butter (direct from North Shore Goodies) and it was only $25. We understand you have to mark it up, but that is ridiculous, or at least give your customer a heads up. OUCH! read more

I LOVED THIS PLACE! The prices are good and the lady owner was soooo sweet. She let us sample anything we wanted and we ended up buying a few different butters and coconut syrup! I have to say the Island Butter is my fave! It's a little hard to find but worth the time trying to find it in the marketplace! read more

Forget the ABC Store and Hilo Hattie, Tutu's offers real Hawaiian food from someone who cares. Ellie was a great hostess, easy to find in Kihei International Market Place. Thank you Ellie for some awesome gifts and very tasty homemade caramel! read more

Ok, two months later I recieved what I ordered. I got ahold of the owner and she listened to my story. She sent out the correct merchandise and refunded my money. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Tutus pantry! It is my go to for local seasonings, jams, hot sauces and more. Plus, free shipping to mainland when I buy gifts for friends and family back home. I can even bring the card I want to send with the gift and they stick it right in there. So much easier than having to ship myself. read more

I found this place while walking around the market one day. It was a great find! It's not a big place but it's filled with lots of yummy goodies. I tried to behave myself since my luggage was close to 50 pounds already so I just bought a jar of lavender honey. Brett was working that day and he was really knowledgeable and helpful. He let me try a couple different types of honey and then I was able to make my decision. Mahalo! read more

Great place! The woman who worked here was very nice and like other reviewers said, gave us tons of samples! We walked away with Island Butters, spicy jams and Maui Onion Dressing. Great place to get souvenirs that are memorable and not cheesy. read more

Can I just say I love Tutu's?!!! I prefer bringing home local food over cheesy souvenirs and this place has the best selection. No need to drive to 4838484 different stores to find the perfect products to bring home to your family & friends or even just yourself. I loved that I was able to sample so much stuff before making my final selection. Not only are the products are perfect but the customer service was above & beyond! Thank you so much! read more

Very tasty rubs, sauces, spices, etc. Lots of other nick knacks and locally-made food items. Store is a little hard to find, as it's a small unit/kiosky place within the mall. But the woman there was nice and attempted to give me directions to find the store over the phone. Worth the hunt; we were trying to find the Hawaiian bbq rub we'd previously bought at another (closed) location. Good stuff. read more

I saw the reviews of this place & drove from my hotel here on my last night at the island. This dude guy (worker) @ store closed half hr early & shut the door on us. I asked if they close at 7:30, since it was just 7 pm. He said said yes but tonight he's closing early and just left on hurry. I don't mind him closing the store early he could've been just little polite. read more