“Brah. Never lets me down Deez guys. Hands down best customer service. EVERYBODY you hire is good peoples. Always feel welcome. Dis Lookah Whale is mean, I going tell erbody. If anybody reading dis, aftah Yu Grab your Pakz from da dispensary down the road by foodland 😉 or Unko down da street, yo cuzin by da green mailbox undah da mango tree, make shua You go stop by ova hea. Cheehee. 🫶🏽 Shout out Spencer n Jo. Howzit Kanakz. 🤙🏽”
“We stayed in Ko Olina for five days, and Island Country Markets quickly became one of our favorite and most convenient stops. It really has everything you might need while on vacation: snacks, drinks, liquor, souvenirs, beach items, groceries, and even a grill serving hot meals throughout the day. It was incredibly helpful to have a place nearby where we could grab both essentials and good food without having to leave the area. We ended up eating there three different times during our stay, which says a lot considering how many dining options Oahu has. Our first loco moco was outstanding and made for a great introduction to local Hawaiian comfort food. We also tried the ube pancakes, which were excellent and something a little different from the typical breakfast options. One of the best features is the free short-term parking for pickup orders. You can order ahead, drive over, and park free for 10–15 minutes while grabbing your food. Since the market is connected to the ABC Stores family, make sure to save your receipts because you can redeem them for free souvenirs.”
“The Marriott Ko’Olina resort has a reputation as the gem of the Marriotts. It’s a well deserved reputation. So many amenities! They have a wonderful private lagoon with just enough openings in the water break to give gentle wave action. Add to that several pools, including a quiet pool, lounging areas, cabanas lawn bowling, fire pits, restaurants, activities, the list just goes on. It’s a part of the Marriott Vacation Club (timeshare) but you can rent rooms without being a member. Everything is very well maintained and the staff are super friendly and helpful. We go every other year, and definitely look forward to returning again and again.”
“Service was good and easy to walk in and out. Price is above 7/11 prices. I like that it does not have the homeless people bothering you outside like most store around the area”
“this mini mart (located in the kapolei building) is always my favorite stop in the mornings before i head into work. the owners are the sweetest people you'll ever meet, always greeting you with a smile and making you feel welcome. and the prices are very reasonable too! i recommend this place to everyone! :)”
“This cute little place reminded me of that shop in Frontierland... Tucked in a cavelike setting with nostalgia decor this shop is very tiny but carries many necessities like snacks, pool and outdoor gears, what I do love that they have here is their coolest variety of leather bracelet with specific or all the Disney character even Aulani tropical touches and it can be personalized all right there. The staff here is just a delight, friendly and helpful with any questions or just a fun chat, feeling like I'm at the park with all the super cute merchandise really got me picking up stuff but did hold back. Just about everything here does have that Disney flair and who doesn't love that!! Thank you!”
“there are a lot of variety of foods. 10/10 ! would recommend buying the spam musabi ! the prices are also very cheap and reasonable. will come again soon ! (^O^☆♪”
“Amazing butter mochi. The best banana and chocolate muffins I've ever had. They bake everything fresh. Just tried the butter mochi today and OMG. So delicious!!”
“They are freindly, they focus on one mission to serve us and get us out as quick as possible. They know we have work to do. Patience is key. Thank you guys for locating all the way out here.”
“Store was very clean and well stocked. I was greeted when I entered which is always a great symbol of the Aloha Spirit. Staff was very friendly. The store is centrally located in Kapolei and is near Safeway supermarket. Gas prices at Hele are always competitive and their Kamaaina Rewards program is also the best in the state as the points accumulated can be used for any product sold there. Amazing.”
“Excellent experience, friendly staff, extremely clean store. Food is always delicious... This is definitely my favorite place for gas station food. Cashiers are always super kind and greet you with a smile. Over all exceptional service.”
“Good experience. Friendly staff, clean store, and nice turnout of products. Be advised that the store is now showing a closure from midnight to 4 am; no longer 24 hr availability.”
“I have been here several times now since it's opened and this place is always so nice and clean. I love coming early morning even when it's busy because the food is freshly and nicely stocked and the ladies behind the counter gets the lines moving out super quick. I get to get in; get out; and get on with my day. Everybody working here have been so nice each time I've gone. They greet you. They make sure you have what you need and they wish you a nice day--every time. I can't say enough how needed and welcomed this location is.”
“This location doesn't have the fresh smoothie machine. However, they had exactly what I was looking they'd have! And it was the opposite chocolate of the whatchamacallit and long and beyond -- they had it so I was super happy!! They also have something new now which is their Powerade water.”
“Always have merchandise that the locals enjoy and need … timely sale items matching the holidays or season … like return to school, Christmas or just simply boys day or girls day n Asian products that the locals like . Also have tourist gift items that locals like to purchase for friends living elsewhere. Longs our go to store .”
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