Ward Centre Shops and Restaurants: Where Are They Going?
With Ward Centre closed, many businesses that called it home are beginning new chapters. From restaurants to retailers, here’s their status now.
Eateries
Ali‘i Coffee
Closed—but other locations in Waikīkī and Ala Moana Center, on the ground floor where Honolulu Bistro used to be, remain open.
Multiple locations, aliicoffee.com, @aliicoffeeco
Photo: Maddy Chow
Chong Qing Hot Pot
Closed—but Chong Qing Hot Pot in Waikīkī remains open.
1778 Ala Moana Blvd., 2nd Floor, Waikīkī, @chongqinghotpot808
Photo: Andrea Lee
Fat Cheeks
Closed and selling equipment. The mom-and-pop restaurant’s Instagram says to stay tuned for updates, and “Until then, we’re going to be working on other projects.”
fatcheekshawaii.com, @fatcheekshawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Ward Village
Kamitoku Ramen
Relocating to South Shore Market later in July with its signature gyu-kotsu ramen, other specialties and “more Japanese flavors,” its Instagram promises.
kamitokuramen.com, @kamitoku_ramen.hawaii
Photo: Courtesy of Mian & Bao
Mian & Bao
Merging with its sister restaurant Chengdu Taste at 808 Center in July.
808 Sheridan St., #209, Kaka‘ako, @chengdutastehonolulu
Photo: Melissa Chang
Tali’s Bagels
Planning a new Kaka‘ako location at 1052 Waimanu St. Voted Best Bagel in this year’s Best of HONOLULU awards, Tali’s Bagels Kailua shop and booth at the KCC Farmers Market and Pearlridge Farmers Market on Saturdays remain open.
26 Ho‘olai St., Suite 500, Kailua, talisbagels.com, @talisbagels
Photo: Martha Cheng
Try Coffee
Searching for a new home—and its subscription program continues uninterrupted.
Retail & Services
Photo: Courtesy of Ward Village
Blume Ruhm
Blume Ruhm is transitioning to a new location, with more details expected soon. In the meantime, customers can continue placing orders through its website.
(808) 398-5366, blumeruhm.com, @blumeruhm
Blue Bird Jewelry
Blue Bird Jewelry will no longer have a storefront and instead focus on pop-ups and events. Follow along on Instagram for updates.
bluebirdjewelryhawaii.com, @bluebirdjewelryhawaii
BoxJelly
BoxJelly’s future plans have not yet been announced.
Crazy Shirts
Crazy Shirts has reopened at Waikele Premium Outlets, continuing to offer its signature Hawai‘i-inspired apparel.
94-798 Lumiaina St., Suite 408, Waikele, crazyshirts.com, @crazyshirts
Johnny’s Dog Spa Hawai‘i
Johnny’s Dog Spa Hawai‘i has relocated to Ward’s West Village across from the former ‘Ohana Hale.
320 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, johnnysdogspa.com, @johnnysdogspa
Jewelry Plus
Jewelry Plus will be reopening at a new location downtown this coming August.
700 Bishop St., Suite 114, Downtown
Kids City Adventure
While its Ward location has closed, Kids City Adventure continues to welcome families at its Kapolei location.
480 Kamokila Blvd., Kapolei, kidscityhawaii.com, @kidscityhawaii
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino
Mu‘umu‘u Library & Kīpuka
Mu‘umu‘u Library and Kīpuka closed their Ward location in June. No word yet on a new location.
Nā Mea Hawai‘i
Nā Mea Hawai‘i has reopened inside Bishop Museum, continuing to offer Hawaiian books, gifts, art and locally made products.
1525 Bernice St., Kalihi, nameahawaii.com, @nameahawaii
Noa Noa
Noa Noa has closed its Ward boutique and is searching for a new location. In the meantime, shoppers can still visit its Waikīkī store.
226 Lewers St., #224, Waikīkī, noanoahawaii.com, @noanoahawaii
Paul Brown Salons
Paul Brown Salons reopened July 1 inside Style Loft on the ground floor of 1601 Kapi‘olani Blvd.
1601 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Suite 100, Kaka‘ako, paulbrownhawaii.com, @paulbrownsalons
Studio the Vibe
Studio the Vibe has reopened at a new Dillingham location, continuing to offer professional photography sessions.
620 Dillingham Blvd., Kalihi, studiothevibe.com, @studiothevibe
Sweat + Soul
Sweat + Soul barre studio has relocated to Ward’s West Village.
320 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, sweatandsoulstudio.com, @sweatandsoulstudio
Taj Clubhouse
Taj Clubhouse has permanently closed its physical storefront and now operates exclusively online.
tajclubhouse.com, @tajclubhouse
Photo: Courtesy of Ward Book Fair
Village Books & Music
The bookstore is expected to reopen in July at its new Ward Avenue location.
610 Ward Ave., Kaka‘ako, @hawaiilibraryfriends
Kayla Luke Colon is the 2026 summer editorial intern for HONOLULU Magazine and a journalism student at UC Irvine.
