Petals & Beans has moved!
By Melissa
Did you see yesterday's paper? I know that there are a ton of loyal Petals & Beans customers who have patronized their airport location for the last 10 years. Well...they have moved to my district, and are now located on the first floor of the Hokua Building (where PF Chang's is).
I had not heard about Petals & Beans until they moved to this part of town, but the owners are so familiar!
I actually knew Dennis when I was a kid growing up at Nuuanu Baptist Church. He and Wanda met while they worked in the airline industry, and 10 years ago opened Petals & Beans. The store, you see, has two distinct but harmonious purposes.
On one side of the store, Wanda creates some of the most beautiful, unique, season-appropriate flower arrangements. They're so elaborate that you should order ahead, but she does make some extras so you can grab & go.
If you're looking for the perfect Easter arrangement, this is it! She also does give baskets that contain snacks, dolls, toys, and pastries.
On the other side, the "beans," Dennis takes care of the coffee and desserts. Their coffee drinks, even the blended ones, are made with freshly brewed coffee, not a coffee mix. You can really taste the difference. The blended drinks are topped with whipped cream, of course...but this is the only place I've been that offers chocolate whipped cream. In fact, I once ordered a blended coffee drink with half vanilla, half chocolate whipped cream.
Since it's their 10 year anniversary, they are offering prices from 10 years ago on many of their drinks! It's for "a limited time," so I'd go quickly. I don't know when the time limitation ends.
You can also order dessert platters, as pictured above, or just go in and order one or two desserts to go for yourself. These are baked fresh daily and taste as good as they look. One dessert and one of those blended coffee drinks will have you buzzing all day, for sure!
Petals & Beans
www.petalsandbeans.com
1288 Ala Moana Blvd. (Hokua Building, 1st Floor) ~ 836-0100
Mondays-Fridays 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Urban Mix Plate
March 25th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Petals & Beans! I used to buy coffee from Dennis every morning when I worked at the Airport Trade Center. They are such wonderful people! It was sad to see them move but I'm glad that they are back!
March 25th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Ken!! OMG Thanks for stopping by! How are you??
March 25th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
love wanda & dennis!! wanda designs such beautiful arrangements and dennis makes a wonderful glass of bubble tea!!
March 25th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Wanda and Dennis are the best! Wanda has such great imagination that her floral designs are just creative. The coffees are to crave for everyday.
Glad they've found a home near my office.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
. . . Hi Ken! . . .
Never tried their drinks, but I'll definitely have to go for their chocolate whipped cream! But it's probably gonna be crowded now because of your blog!
March 26th, 2009 at 1:35 am
i didn't know they moved - i just drove by hokua and saw a new shop but didn't know what it was! the floral arrangements look so pretty... i'll have to check them out! and the desserts look so good... i heard (from my chocoholic friend) that their chocolate cake is to die for! mmmm... another place to try!!
March 26th, 2009 at 1:43 am
i checked out their website and it said that they are offering their beverages at 1998 prices until april 15th (tax day!)! i might need coffee and dessert after i finish my taxes... ?!?
March 26th, 2009 at 8:43 am
I'm always happy to hear that a business is doing good. 10 yrs is an accomplishment nowadays. It's because of their customers. Thanks for directing us to them.
March 26th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
This place is great! I am always there bc I go to Salon Blanc. I am making a trip next Tuesday!
Maybe I will try their Chocolate whipped cream Mmmmmmm
March 26th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
What a great write up Melissa! Wanda and Dennis go back to the NBC days for me too! My mother in law always gets the greatest flowers and gift baskets delivered from Petals and Beans. So Wanda can make a simple dozen roses look extra special. Her arrangements really do stand out from the rest. Much success in your new location, I hope to make it out there one day soon!
March 26th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
I think we ordered gift baskets from there before! I didn't know they had the drinks and desserts! I gotta try that. Thanks for sharing about them.
March 26th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Hello Melissa from Shinagawa, Japan!
March 28th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
i love petals n beans. i used to frequent there when they were
at the nimitz location. i used to send chris the dessert platter for his
birthday