Chit Chat Sundries & Gifts

The Animated tiny backpacks for kids displayed on the wall is what brought me in today! So glad I stopped in because this small convenient store has so many great things that is tempting to buy which I plan to come back more so when I'm ready to buy those unnecessary wants lolAs you can see in the pictures I've attached to my review.. they got many cute stationary items, a huge candy station, greeting card section, hot food items section, car, household, personal accessories and I think they sell Bus passes too. If you got time to stop in and browse, I'd say do it. The Workers are also kind and helpful which made the venture here even more pleasant.

If this place ever goes out of business I'll cry. Or have to quit. Chit Chat is downstairs of my office building and over the years I've bought: chips, soup, crackers, cards, loose chocolate candy, toys, bus passes, presents for people I've forgotten it was their birthday (whoops), fruit cups, yogurts, sodas, orange juice (for when my throat was sore), medicine, fork backscratchers (yuh), scarves (because our office is crazy cold), hard-boiled eggs, doughnuts, sandwiches, candy bars, ribbon, safety pins, stuffed animals, coffee, spam musubi & breakfast bentos, mochi, gum, popcorn, boiled peanuts...you get the picture.Sometimes I think the buyer can read my mind. I never leave empty-handed. Not sure if that's good or not. Today I got the most incredible corn chowder, with bacon, potatoes & carrots, and they give you a package of oyster crackers, which are the world's most perfect cracker, since they are tiny but full of carbs, so you could eat only a few, if you wanted to. As if.

Located in the ASB building across from CPB bank. This little convenience store has all the snacks, drinks, Icee's, cute Hello Kitty & Tokidoki, stuff animals and TsumTsum items and trinquettes.. I have already filled out a few reward cards after buying 10icees from each card. Once filled I'll receive a free small icee. Unfortunately there are only 2 flavors, Coca-Cola and Strawberry. I'll make a strawberry icee and add li hing powder over the top. The powder is hidden by the straws.

I really only come here because of the soups. However, I made the mistake of coming too late in the afternoon. I came around 1 pm and there was a little corn chowder left. I was scraping the bottom of the barrel with enough to fill a small container. When I got to the counter, the lady rang me up. She then proceeded to ring up the customer after me. I had to ask her for a spoon and crackers (which they normally give, but she forgot to?)To my dismay, after sitting down to eat it, IT WAS WATERY. There is nothing worse than watery chowder. WHYYY. Lesson learned, don't get soup here after 12:30pm. Moreover, if there is only a little left, don't try to scrape off the bottom of the pot. Such a waste :(

I recently bought papaya and it had MOLD on it. These folks need to check their food prior to selling to the public.

Location: In the first floor of the American savings bank branch on the corner of bishop king and alakeaParking: this is definitely not a location you can easily pull off grab something quick and jump back in, lots of parking garages nearby but prices to park near here are kinda steep. But if your walking your good to go! Inside: they have everything you can think of drinks water milk soda coffee fountain drinks. They have a wide array of snacks fruits chips sandwiches candy etc. they also sell cigarettes bus passes stamps. They also have some toiletries mild medications stationary and a few electronic stuff as well. Cute toys and office supplies also fit this shops array of items. They are truly a one stop shop!!!Staff: are all consistently amazing! They are all super attentive quick and courteous!! Their superior customer service keep me coming back daily lolThey take cash or debit / credit card!

Just off to the side of Tamarind Park, this mini mart has practically anything you could ever need while working downtown. Need a card? A last minute gift? They've got it. Need a little treat for yourself? They've got that too! My coworkers and I often come here for the hot food items and drinks. They have sandwiches, salads and wraps but we usually walk past that section. In warmers, they sell chili (not my fave), portugese bean soup and chicken noodle soup. In warmers further down, they offer bentos, musubi (hot dog, furikake spam musubi and fried rice spam musubi). I'm partial to the fried rice spam musubi. I think they're made by Sugoi. In the drawer below the musubi, you'll find foam containers of rice for your chili or soups or to supplement any food you've brought from home. You'll also find popcorn, hard boiled eggs, bananas and more! Icee, juices, water, sodas, energy drinks...they're all here.

Chit Chat Sundries & Gifts located on the bottom floor of the American Savings Tower. I've always wanted to step foot into this establishment before but never did until Friday December 18, 2015.My first time stepping in this establishment I noticed the ATM by the door as well as the greeting card stands. I walked around the convenience store and noticed that this place sells candies, drinks, chips, Icee, stuffed animals, IPhone cases, selfie sticks, ponchos, scarfs, and a lot of other items.What caught my eyes were the cute stuff animals. I'm a sucker for stuffed animals. Lol. There's even some Hello Kitty merchandises like a lunch box, memo pads, pens, and I think a backpack too.I did take notice that this place sells the monthly bus pass. To early to purchase one today. I also noticed that this establishment passed the Department of Health inspection.

Overall: great convenience storeRecommend snack: musubi and the yogurt parfait (it comes with fruit and granola in a little cup to keep it crunchy)Parking: downtown parkingAmbiance: simple, clean, and goodies everywhere Service: friendly Chit chat has a great convenience store in downtown Honolulu's Bishop Square. It has a huge variety of items. Need a quick cheap lunch? Covered, with sandwiches, salads, warm musubis, soup, mini breakfast plates, a large selection of drinks and more. Need snacks? They have chips, candies, yogurts, cheese sticks, veggie sticks Ritz crackers, other crackers, cookies and more. Need a bus pass? Got it. Want a quick gift, birthday/special event card, random office supplies, charger, a goofy book of sayings, a silly sign for your desk or even personal hygiene items? Good chances they got all of that too. Regading the salads and veggie sticks , while they're not always super fresh, they're always in stock and pretty good if you want some salad fast and don't have time to wait in San Fran's salad line. It's always fun walking around Chit Chat to see their new non-food items, from Totoro stuffed animals, to giant mugs, to super long chargers, to cute Pikachu pens and more. The service is also nice and friendly.Enjoy!

After dropping clothes off nearby to be dry cleaned I decided to check out this store. I didn't know they sold lunches here and I smelled the delicious clam chowder and portage soups.I ladled a small amount of the clam chowder an saw how thick it was and filled with chunks of clams and potatoes. The portage soup was thick an filled with lots of spicy sausage and vegetables.It looked like it was by made by old potage grandmother.They also had had great smelling chili.It was hard to pick my dish. I chose the clam chowder and it came with crackers.They also have great musubi and tasty vegetable wraps This a good place for lunch and to pick up a nice last minute gift.