Hoopono Snack Shop

With Gerry at the helm, this small blind vendors shop (located on the Ho’opono grounds), is a vibrant, welcoming, and fun place to grab a quick snack or a nice hot lunch. It isn’t the selection that makes this shop — you could find these snacks elsewhere — but the thing is, you would have to actually go somewhere else. What Gerry offers is convenience; what one also gets is the opportunity to meet and chat with a witty, kind, hard-​working guy with a heart of gold.
Although smaller than your neighborhood convenience store, the selection here covers all the bases. From a large array of soft drinks, to lattes, to sandwiches, salads, and plate lunches, to a nice stock of candies, chips, and other snacks, and even a good spread of frozen treats — there are items to fill both your belly and your soul. Seriously, chocolate is good for your soul, and Gerry has a lot of that!
But like I said, just being in the shop and watching Gerry interact with his customers — the patience and hospitality he exhibits — that right there is better than chocolate. Wait… Did I say something is better than chocolate? That goes to show you how awesome Gerry is.

Rating: ⁴⁄₅
Date (s) visited: 3/​2011-​present.
Food/​Drinks: ³⁄₅
Service: ⁴⁄₅
Atmosphere: ³⁄₅
Price: ³⁄₅
Parking: ³⁄₅
This shop is not visible from the road. In fact, you need to pass the main Ho’opono Center for the Blind to get there.
Here’s there review:
If I’m in the area, and need something to eat, I will always try and support this shop. This shop is run by a partially blind man named Gerry, from New York.
Food/​Drinks:
You can grab some snacks and lunch here. Smlilar to a 7 – 11, but in a smaller scale. A very smaller scale. Fruit, Ice Cream & Coffee are my usual favorites.
Service:
Never had a problem with Gerry. A true «Entrepreneur.»
Atmosphere:
There is a peaceful court yard with chairs & tables to use.
Price:
Reasonable for the convenience it offers.
Parking:
There is one dedicated marked parking stall, and also street parking when available, but don’t count on it.