Da Shop

Cute shop. The girl at the front seemed very bored. Great selection of Hawaiian books. Whatever they don't have on the shelves, they can order for you. Does not have their own parking, so gotta use the public lot across the way.

Such a peaceful precious spot to find some great new reads. Spent a while here just browsing and enjoyed their big selection of hawaiian and AAPI literature, and was happy to see a lot of cultural and historical classics. They also had a little 20-50% table tucked away in the back and I got to snag a limited book on collected Taiwanese Indigenous stories. Would highly recommend coming to support!

September 18, 2023: I have made two trips to this shop after spying it from the parking lot that was utilized when going to have breakfast nearby. THE GIST OF IT: This shop is not unlike many smaller shops thatI have come across in my global travels, in that it is a small quaint shop that has something for everyone. YOU'VE BEEN SERVED: When I get inside a book shop everything except my personal book hunt of the day turns into the voice of Charlie Brown's teachers and parents... even faces of the employees (sorry). With that being said, the staff that I have met (two ladies: which could have been the same person due to the blinders I wear once I enter the store) are what serious book lovers have come to desire, dare I say "expect" in this day and age, from your local book shop (LBS). Rating the sevice here as professional, knowledgeable, and courteous is a good way to start my description. I will finish it with recommending this shop to all who love the small town bookstore feel and, of course, to all my brethren (Yelp Elites). PARKING: You can find a parking lot diagonally across the street at Harding and 11th.HOURS: The sign on the door states that the NEW 2023 hours are Wednesday thru Sunday from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.END GAME?: Take heed and come out to support this gem of a business.

Basically Books in Hilo is still my all time favorite small bookshop, but here in Honolulu, Da Shop is da best! Great local author selection and I always find something for me or for a gift. Just park across the street and you can spend a loooong time in here.

This place is adorable! The store is tiny, but they have a variety of books to choose from. There was a reading going on the in back room & everyone was super respectful & stayed quiet while the event was going on. After the event my friend and I checked out the back where they had several discounted book options & everyone was super helpful! Stoked we stumbled upon this gem!

Finally found a small private owned bookstore on the island. I've thought it didn't exist but there it was. Tucked away in a cute neighborhood not too far from town. I love the curated collection of books that are sold. Was so in love.

Such a cute bookstore in Waialae. It's easy to locate. The public parking structure is right across. It is a busy road and the crosswalks are on the top of the hill and the bottom of the hill-- da Shop is in the middle. Please use crosswalks to be safe.All of the books they sell are carefully curated, which is so cool. If you ask them where things are, or if they carry certain books and prints, they'll know whether they have it. I love that there are staff pick books. On their Instagram, they'll have their staff picks of the month. I've only been here twice, but I already bought 4 books:* Red Dirt by Scott Kikkawa (local author) * This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone (featured at the first YA book club this past weekend).* Sharks in the Time of Savior by Kawai Strong Washburn (one of Blake's recommended book) * Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami (one of Lainey's recommended books).

Getting lost in a book is a place no one else can occupy.Da Shop has such a great selection of books many local including a fantastic children's section. It's been awhile since I've read a good book and this cozy shop makes me want to pick one up again.I did purchase some gifts for book loving friends here and you are able to go to www.dashiphnl.com to pre-order and shop Da Shop online.Getting lost in paradise is a dream, thank you!!

I love da Shop and I love to give books as presents. I would make more gift purchases here if they had an exchange policy, which they do not- it is all sales final. By not having an exchange policy I feel that da Shop is not meeting current customer satisfaction and is missing out on gaining new customers should the recipients of the gifts want to make a visit to the store for an exchange. I imagine the recipients would find other books or items for purchase (it is so hard to leave empty handed!), da Shop would increase their overall sales and find a new loyal customer.

super cute shop! it's a bit of a niche selection but definitely worth a visit to see if they have what you like!