From beloved local favorites to iconic Hawaiʻi brands, these recognitions reflect the vibrant community and exceptional experiences that make Ala Moana Center a premier destination for shopping, dining, and island lifestyle. We’re proud to celebrate the many Ala Moana Center merchants honored in Hawaii Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards — including Ala Moana Center being named the #1 Best Shopping Center or Mall in Hawaiʻi. You can find the full article here.

 

Please join us in congratulating our outstanding merchants on their well-deserved recognition.

Best Shopping Center or Mall
#1 Ala Moana Center

Best Plate Lunch
#2 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Best Poke
#1 Foodland

Best Steak House
#4 Morton’s The Steakhouse

Best Breakfast or Brunch
#1 Eggs ‘n Things
#2 Liliha Bakery

Best Bakery
#2 Liliha Bakery

 

Best Coffee Shop

#1 Island Vintage Coffee

#3 Island Brew Coffeehouse

#5 Sunrise Shack

Best Cheap Eats
#2 L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Best Clothing/Fashion Boutique or Store
#1 Hawaiʻi’s Finest Clothing
#3 Kāhala
#4 Reyn Spooner
#5 Tori Richards

Best Store for Souvenirs
#1 ABC Stores
#4 Hilo Hattie
#5 SoHa Living

Best Surf Shop
#2 T&C Surf Hawai‘i
#3 Local Motion Hawai‘i
#5 HIC

 

Best Transportation Service

#1 Waikīkī Trolley (operates the Pink Line Trolley)