Big Island Candies

My favorite cookies and brownies!! Chocolate taste so good Cookies taste so fresh and crunchy Loved this cute package for Valentine's Day gift box!

Don't fall for other brands or companies that offer shortbreads, baked treats, or chocolates, as Big Island Candies should be your main go-to!Big Island's signature shortbreads are delicious, and, if you're a shortbread lover, try theirs - you will not be disappointed! They have a nice variety, such as: one with no nuts, pineapple, lemon, coconut, Kona mocha, chocolate chip macadamia nut, dipped in milk chocolate, dipped in white chocolate, taro, coffee, cinnamon white dipped, and peppermint white dipped. We picked up a few gift boxes of these for gifts.I'm a fan of their milk chocolate macadamia nut toffee, as it's crunchy and chewy, and oh-so-addicting!The staff here are super friendly and welcoming, and the check-out line is pretty efficient.If you're lucky, they also have some samplings!Located at the Ala Moana Center, there's plenty of parking.+delicious toffees+great shortbread varieties+friendly staff+located at the Ala Moana Center

Service went very well. I was looking for gifts when I was approached by Kathy. She walked me straight to what I ended up purchasing. I shop here everytime I visit Oahu. This is the first time a sales person was so engaging. Everyone has been nice. No complaint thete. Not all knew the products as well as Kathy.Another sweet experience at Big Island Candies.

Great Selection of quality cookies, staff are friendly, you can ask for samples to try the cookies .you free stuff when you shop $100 ;)

Update on Big Island candies decided to go there before I head to Vegas just a little Omiyage (Gift) I always bring a little token from Hawaii to give the front desk worker when I check into my hotel room . This is only me I try to bring something that they cannot get in Vegas . I know there no Big Island Candies that I can think of ? There's Honolulu cookie company and Cookie Corner . Support local

Locally loved...Big Island Candies is a classic and it's because they know how to capture us with their cookies that I remember back in the day I had to go Big Island to satisfy my cravings.So blessed to have them here in Ala Moana Center right now on the street level near the Centerstage with a sample greeting right at the door it's obvious we come here for various occasions including bring back their almond shortbread for the Lunar New Year and now with Sakura shaped cookies as the one sprinkled in pink sugar brings out the feeling of Spring.Various boxes and cute bags making it a great gift for anyone and the vibe in this store is quite crowded but with clear information of each item displayed making it easy to browse you're sure to leave here with a smile.Thank you!

Big Island Candies is my favorite confectionery shop! It was originally in Hilo, Hawaii, where you're able to shop their factory. I'm so happy they brought it to Oahu. My favorite items to purchase are the season boxes with the different flavors. They have the most nicest decorative boxes, for gifts, or a gift for yourself! The store features shortbread cookies, brownies, chocolate bars and much more! You're greeted with samples as soon as you walk in. The staff is very helpful and friendly. I love the shortbread cookies, salted brownies, and chocolate covered cuttlefish. They have unique flavors tailored to Hawaii's natural fruits, which I love! Don't forget to grab a stamp card, and receive $5.00 off your next purchase! Happy Eats

Established in 1977 by Alan Ikawa and wife Irene, Big Island Candies began operations with just a chocolate melter and shrink wrap machine in a small warehouse in Hilo's industrial district. Alan and Irene grew up in Hilo, with Alan working with a Swiss pastry chef, which inspired them to start making candies such as mac nut chocolates.The business moved to a bigger store in 1989, and in the late 1990's, its first mail order catalog was launched, and the opening of its current flagship store/factory where visitors can watch the making of candies. In 2013, it opened its 1st permanent store outside of the Big Island, at the Ala Moana Shopping Center in Honolulu.Big Island Candies often introduces new flavors and items which now totals 80+ products. With its signature milk chocolate diagonally dipped mac nut shortbread cookies, it also offers varies varieties of their mac nut shortbread, choc covered mac nut brownies, pineapple manju, cookies, biscotti, toffee, coffee, mac nuts, dipped ika, choc mints, tote bags, frozen apple pies (only at the Hilo location), and more. All products are made with the finest quality of ingredients, e.g., real butter and 100& Kona coffee, and high-grade chocolate.The concept behind Big Island Candies is the practice of "omiyage", which means "gift giving" in Japanese, and is ingrained in the culture in HI. The products are made with high quality ingredients, and its packaging is elegantly designed in sophisticated printed boxes by 4 in-house designers. There are limited editions of packaging designs that change seasonally, e.g., Golden Dragon boxes for the Chinese Lunar New Year. Products have a 6-to-8-week shelf life and should be consumed within 2 weeks of purchase, as no preservatives are used.I have given shortbread and chocolates as omiyage to friends on the Mainland and Japan, and all have commented on how delicious the items are, loved its high quality, and captivated by the exquisite package designs. They often tell me how they have to "ration" their eating of them to one a day so that they last longer! These products are surely excellent gifts for those who do not live here, as well as for locals, who never tire of the delicious cookies and candies.Big Island Candies also collaborates with other businesses, such as Eden in Love, in using their designs in offering cute canvas tote bags. It has also collaborated with local fashion designer Sig Zane, who incorporates authentic Hawaiian plant imagery in the Big Island Candies packaging.Staff is very friendly and accommodating. They are knowledgeable about the products and can easily offer suggestions if you're not sure what you want. Once I received a box of chocolates from a friend that was mailed to me, and the carrier had left it by the front door in the hot sun. Yes, it melted, and Big Island Candies happily replaced it with a new box, even if it was not their fault. They surely guarantee their products to be of a high standard.The store is clean, bright, and well designed with merchandise excellently and professionally displayed that is appealing to the eye. Even if you don't plan on buying anything, it is a pleasant experience just to browse through their displays.Don't forget to use their Mahalo punch card for your purchases. With a fully punched card, you get $5 off your purchase.Hours of operation are daily from 10a to 8p. They're located near the center stage on the ground level of the shopping center. Free parking available for shopping center customers.With the special attention given to all the products of Big Island Candies that result in a high quality and an excellence in their taste, I continue to give their products as gifts, knowing that the recipients will be thrilled to receive them! Support local!

Everyone that I know loves this store, especially if they're a tourist. Big Island Candies have the best cookies and chocolates. I was passing by today and saw a huge Hello Kitty window display. They're currently promoting the pink Hello Kitty shirts. How adorable! I went in the store to get a better look. I received the best service. There was an associate standing by the door greeting customers and offering samples. She had chocolate chip cookies and chocolate covered potato chips. I walked around some more and they offered me more samples. I got a chocolate brownie sample and a lilikoi flavored one also. They were all delicious. The chocolate covered potato chips were my favorite. That sweet and salty mix was so good.They're most famous for their chocolate dipped shortbreads. It comes in so many varieties now. They have a limited time pink colored ones which is for breast cancer awareness month.

One of my friends recommended this shop, so we checked it out. It's located at Ala Moana Shopping Center and was a bit hard to find. At first, I didn't really see anything interesting, but entered a giveway and didn't win LOL.After inspecting the prize, I decided to buy the dark chocolate macadamia nut trio. It comes with crunch, rocky road, and crunchies! The crunchies is one of their specialties and has kettle chips inside! This was definitely unique- I liked the combination of sweet and salty! I loved getting the variety pack and will definitely come here every time I make a trip to Hawaii!