Lee Bear & Co Inc. — Local services in Maui

If you're wondering about the business's name, it's the combination of two first names and first syllables of the former owners' two daughters. After the biz was sold, the name stuck as why mess with a familiar name? Lee-Bear has been around since the 1980's, still in the same quaint spot in the Kahului Industrial Area. The best way to categorize them would be a candy/gift specialty shop.

EXPERIENCE: Back in the day when Karo syrup "li hing mui hard candy" was all the rage, I came here a lot to purchase the plastic candy molds, lollipop sticks, bags, thermometers, and flavors as they were and probably still are the go-to place for the stuff. They also sold really good milk chocolates and white chocolate-covered pretzel clusters.

OVERALL: Sure, you can buy ready-made, local-style "hard candy" at most stores nowadays, though only in one flavor. But, if you're in the mood to bust out your candy molds and whip up a batch (and bring some to me), this is your...

Small family owned specialty shop with candy, treats, plushies, hand made gifts, baking supplies and party favor and gift basket supplies. Owner is very customer oriented and super talented in her creations and also in knowing and having available what customers will like. My daughter’s first birthday party favors and gift baskets (19 years ago) all came from here as I wanted something unique and also because the owner puts together the best gift baskets. The hand made chocolate treats are still consistently delicious. We still go here whenever we are looking to make or get pre-made...

Anazing hand made treats, love the peanut butter/marshmallow confections. All my friends on the mainland insist I bring the cracker & peanut butter sandwiches dipped in white chocolate, or they won't let me in! Beautifully made gift baskets for...