Lani's Island Snack Shack

4.6(32)

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Location & Hours

Address

681 Manono St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Hilo, HI 96720
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 4:00 PM

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SundayClosed

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(808) 969-9353

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About Lani's Island Snack Shack

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.6/5

Based on 32 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Mark Tashima

a year ago

6/15/23 Lani's Island Snack Shack 681 Manono St Ste 107 Hilo, HI 96720 Finally found an authentic crack seed store. They have a large selection of both packaged and by weight products in old style ...

Jimmy Fung

3 years ago

I am not big on snacking but my daughter and father-in-law are and there stamp of approval is a good thing. Very clean, bright and organized shop. With pandemic only two guests allowed at a time bac...

Lisa Kretschman

8 months ago

Don’t go anywhere else in Hilo except here! The food was absolutely delicious- no frills, authentic, traditional, homemade, Hawaiian foods. Incredibly sweet and kind people working there, something ab...

Whitney Aragaki

5 years ago

I love the variety of snacks that they have at Lani's. The dried lemon is amazing!! Also try the gummy bears with lemon peel. It's all so great to stop in and get ice shave on a hot day with kids. Wha...

Ron Aranaydo

4 years ago

The BEST in the State!! Lani's Island Snack Shack brings genuine local family hospitality in every visit! Wonderful staff accommodate the shop's warm environment bringing a smile to all ages. A MUST...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers consistently describe an exceptional experience, highlighting authenticity, quality, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home. This snack shop is highly recommended as a must-visit location.

Customer Favorites

Standout items include the dried lemon, gummy bears with lemon peel, and a wide variety of crack seed and island favorites like li hing mui. The sugar-free ice shave is also a popular choice.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as warm, clean, bright, and organized, with a focus on genuine local family hospitality. The staff is consistently praised for being incredibly sweet, kind, and accommodating.

Value & Quality

The shop is noted for offering a wide selection of authentic, traditional, homemade Hawaiian foods and snacks. Airheads candies are mentioned as being cheaper than in other locations.

Areas for Improvement

The only potential improvement mentioned is that the shop only accepts cash, so customers should be prepared.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews emphasize the authentic and traditional nature of the snacks and the shop's selection of packaged and by-weight products made in the islands. The shop is recommended as a regular spot for locals.