Big Island Candies, Big Island

Big Island Candies at a Glance

Looking for souvenirs to cap off your Hawaii trip? Make a stop at Big Island Candies and go crazy with the variety of gift foods on display. Established in 1977, Big Island Candies is the oldest, biggest, and probably best known sweets shop on the island. It’s conveniently located in central Hilo, so you can simply drop by on the way to a day trip.

Oddly enough, there aren’t many candies to be found here. Big Island Candies is most famous for its chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts. Seasonal offerings such as the Mika Mints, truffles, and crunch bars are also among the favorites. There’s also an assortment of brownies, each of them given a distinct Hawaiian twist: coconut, peanut butter, and not surprisingly, macadamia nut.

The recipes are of course a well-guarded secret, but workers will gladly give you a tour of the factory. Here you will see how each ingredient is picked, each nut carefully selected, and each finished product wrapped in the signature BIC packaging. You’ll even get free samples of their shortbreads and the famous Kona coffee—one of the most expensive coffees in the world!

Big Island Candies is located along Hinano Street in Hilo, Hawaii. The shop is open Mondays to Sundays from 8:30am to 5:30pm. If you feel like sending some for the holidays, you can also order online and have them shipped to your friends’ homes. Factory tours are offered on a walk-in basis, although large groups are advised to book in advance.

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Big Island Candies Location

Address: 585 Hinano Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720

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