GNC

Racist practices — please boycott this business.
Had an experience here tonight (⁴⁄₁₈) I know well from teaching in Hawaii public schools.
You are the one customer in line (me, haole/​mainland-​looking guy) and there’s a local customer at the counter, 2 local guys behind the counter. After his purchase, they sit there and talk story for minute after minute after minute, deliberately ignoring you.
yes, your intution is right: they know you are there, they know you are frustrated, and they are enjoying it.
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It’s classic Hawaiian passive-​agressivity, and it boils down to RACISM pure and simple.
AVOID.

I walked in to get one of the healthier energy drinks and I totally got more than I asked for when the gentleman working (David I believe) helped me. He gave me some health advice about these products, and even a few free samples of some good pre-​workout. It was quite simply the friendly demeanor of David that has me knowing that I will comeback to this store and GNC for my health product needs! Aloha David!

Small location but service was pleasant.

This GNC is a tiny sliver-​sized version of your average GNC, but the high-​profile location right on the strip means that rent is at a premium. They seem to have a regular selection, just a limited amount of each item.
Unlike other GNC locations that I’m familiar with, this GNC doesn’t sell individual packets of Emergen-​C (which is what I went in for). That kind of sucks, especially since this location is most suited to serve tourists. What tourist is going to want a whole box of the stuff?!
They do have these new «Emergen-​C Shots» that are little pre-​mixed immune boosters. Frankly, I’d rather pay $.99 for a packet than $ 2.99 for a mixed packet, but I can see why they like this new racket. Especially at such a high-​rent location.
Friendly employees, convenient location to Waikiki hotels, and the answer to your vitamin C needs makes this a must stop when you’re in need. A three-​star «A-​OK» sounds about right to me.