Dole Cannery

Dole cannery houses a lot of different stores and eateries.
In my opinion, the Regal 18 plex theaters has to be the main attraction here. The power house or big dog of the property. $ 6 tuesdays is the best day to go. There’s also other entertainment here as well. Rascals fun center takes the cake. Laser tag, mini bowling, mini putt golf and arcades galore! all under one roof.
Upstairs, right above Rascals & Regals they have a couple of ballrooms that holds a few events.
Across the way, there’s the old factory. They have a few pictures and models or relics of the factory at it’s prime. Now, it’s filled with shops, stores and eateries. the likes of subway restaurant, Dole BBQ, Dole mini mart and R’lax spa all on the first floor. There’s also other shops outside of the building towards the ewa side of the property like. Uniforms Hawaii, Toy Lynx, Padovani’s chocolates, Tropical creations, Idea collectibles, China Bazaar, etc. There’s even a few radio stations here too.
Parking: The parking lot structure here has 9 levels of parking. Majority of the stalls on the lower levels are already reserved. Be sure to get your parking ticket validated.

Came here to do finger printing for grad school and the guy that works there was very friendly and nice. Good service and it was pretty quick too!
It’s a little confusing to get to the elevators to get to the upper floors but just look for that elevator or ask around and it’s easy to find. It’s seems like a very quiet building but it’s alright!

I thought this place was a nicer place. Went to their «food court» area and noticed a few food places and a lot of empty locations as well. One ATM machine near the center and chairs and tables all around. I noticed a subway restaurant and a convenient store. The second floor seems to be all offices. Not sure but one of which was an office I had an interview at.

This review is directed mainly towards the theatre.
First off there’s a lot of parking, even though its garage parking it’s free with validation. I’ve only been to this theatre a few times but I like it. They have those RPX theatres now and what not which is good for those who like the experience but I’m fine with the regular theatre. Its not as busy as the Ward one which is nice.
My bf loves that there’s more than just popcorn and arare at the concession stand. We all know that theatre food is overpriced but at least this place is fairly decent.
The seats are comfy and the arm rests can go up which is great when there’s no one next to you to get extra comfy.

Dole Cannery… what a cool name.
While at lunch in Chinatown I asked the waitress if it was worth our time to visit the Dole Cannery and she said «no». End of interest. We did however have interest in visiting Costco to see how prices and product compare to Los Angeles and when we were done with Costco, we noticed that the Dole Cannery was across the parking lot so we decided to walk across the parking lot and check it out. Well, that was a waste of time. When we entered the building, we quickly discovered that the place was vacant with the exception of some uniform business. We never made it to the second floor, we just turned around and exited the building.

I was so excited to see this building after a shopping trip at Costco. But what a letdown after walking inside. The original cannery has been gutted to make way for a shopping center. The walls had historic pictures of Dole’s glorious past as well as some decommissioned machinery. My uncles have all talked about working here in the summers but now with what they have done with the place, its hard to imagine what went on.
Its spacious inside and you really have to use your imagination to think what went on. Oh well, inside there was a mini-​mart selling the usual snacks and drinks. The food court options were sad. It looked like the shop workers were the only ones eating here. I’d opt for either the L&L or Subway outside. Some businesses were not open for the public making this not a shopping destination. So come here only if you’re interested in some old pictures of what it used to be, otherwise, don’t waste your time.

This review is about the 3^rd Annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival
One of my favorite things about attending food events is learning about the history & process of creating dishes, but my favorite thing is being able to EAT the food.
I’m so thankful my Mom invited me to attend this past Saturday’s 3^rd Annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival with her & even happier we arrived as soon as the event started. We were very disappointed with the length of the line (we were 6^th in line) because the individuals in charge of working the entrance started to prepare for the crowds minutes before the event started; there were two gigantic lines: one for prepaid tickets (included a reusable Hawaii Chocolate Festival tote) & the second for day of event tickets. The lack of proper planning caused people in line to complain amongst themselves & I’m hoping that next year event, those in charge of planning will prepare in advance.
The 3^rd Annual Chocolate Festival was an opportunity for the public to enjoy samples from the some of the best chocolatiers around the island & learn about how chocolate makes its journey from cacao beans to sweet treats. I loved that this festival partnered with local farmers, educators & helped to support small businesses + every vendor expressed their gratitude by saying, «Mahalo for supporting Hawaiian cacao!»
In case you missed this year’s festival, here’s helpful tips for next year’s Hawaii Chocolate Festival attendees:
1) Buy your tickets in advance (you NEED a wristband to enjoy samples) + you’ll be able to get to the event faster than the cash line
2) If you park in Dole Cannery garage, bring your parking ticket to get validated
3) Arrive EARLY because you have no idea how many people appreciate chocolate until you’re waiting (what seems like hours) to sample these tasty treats
4) Be patient about waiting in line, the vendors are still perfecting their technique to sell their products while handing out samples. Sometimes, people linger in their spot while waiting to hear the sales pitch which causes «traffic jam» for everyone behind them
Here’s my favorite photos from the 3^rd Annual Hawaii Chocolate Festival:

First of all, if you’re looking to go shopping, go elsewhere. There are actually no shops worth your time in this complex. Truthfully, the only reason I’m even familiar with this complex is that I work nearby. Some places at Dole Cannery that are worth visiting:
1) The Food Court: It has McDonald’s, Subway, and a Chinese place called Mia’s Kitchen. Not much selection, but it’s something if you want lunch or breakfast. FYI: There is also a Korean place on the first floor near the escalators that’s also worth your time, but beware sometimes they can get orders mixed up as there really is no organization when they take orders.
2) Dole Cannery Mini-​Mart: Located on the first floor near the escalators, this place is basically the 7 – 11 of Dole Cannery. Here you’ll find all the basics such as soda, chips, water, candy, gum, etc.
A quick tip: They also have pastries for all you morning people and have hot food available for lunch. As far as the hot food, the selection changes on a daily basis. I believe they also have musubi and small bentos as well.
3) Regal Theatres: Located on the first floor beneath the parking garage. Don’t forget to have your ticket stamped for validation when you enter the theatre.
Other than the above places, this complex consists mostly of businesses and empty office space. Enough said.