Big Island Delights Moved Bakery to Hilo
The local bakery has relocated its operations to a new storefront on Kinoʻole Street.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Big Island Delights has moved its bakery and retail storefront to 374 Kinoʻole St. in Hilo. The family-owned business consolidated its operations to this new location following years at its previous site.
Why it matters
The relocation allows the long-standing family business to honor its history while streamlining operations under one roof. This move is intended to facilitate future business growth for the local company.
Founded in 1996, the business has operated for 30 years while utilizing 100% Hawaiʻi-grown macadamia nuts in its confections. The company recently moved from its former address at 762 Kanoelehua Ave.
The players
Jeff Takamine
Jeff Takamine is one of the founders who established the family bakery business in 1996.
Carla Takamine
Carla Takamine is a co-founder who helped establish the local confectionery business three decades ago.
Big Island Delights
Big Island Delights is a Hilo-based company that specializes in producing cookies, teas, and gift baskets using local ingredients.
The details
Big Island Delights has integrated its bakery production and retail storefront into a single space at 374 Kinoʻole St. The company offers a range of cookies, confections, local teas, and gift baskets.
Timeline
Big Island Delights was founded in 1996.
A traditional blessing of the new space occurred on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Market Landscape
This consolidation follows the broader local trend of Hilo-based manufacturers centralizing retail and production sites to optimize operations. Such shifts allow family enterprises to compete more effectively in the regional specialty food market.
Customers can now visit the consolidated bakery and storefront at the new Kinoʻole Street location for all product purchases. The change primarily impacts local shoppers who previously patronized the Kanoelehua Avenue site.
The takeaway
Supporting long-standing family businesses helps preserve the local economic heritage of the island. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the new location to continue accessing the company's local specialty goods.
Further reading
For more news on local storefront shifts, see Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Big Island Now | Big Island News and Information.
