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Cafe Jai

4.4 (86 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Michael T.

Solid quick casual spot in whalers village for breakfast or lunch. Came and got the kailua pork loco moco for breakfast. A cool take on an island classic with pork instead of hamburger patty. Was very delicious. $15 and big enough to split for two. Their mixed plates look good too from when I've seen others have them.

Garlic chicken with macaroni salad and rice
Eva T.

First time trying this food spot. Stopped by for a quick bite while shopping at Whalers Village. Garlic chicken was so yummy! Tender and flavorful. Cozy and convenient. Ate outside to enjoy the cute mall and Maui atmosphere. The cashier was nice and knowledgeable. Will be back to try more food options in the future for sure!

French fries
Kent P.

The positives: French fries were fresh. Food was hot. My son likes the salad and fries. Improvement opportunities: Breakfast burrito was below average at best; it was tasteless and watery. Chicken quesadilla was cold and below average per wife. We spent over a hundred dollar here and they wanted to charge an extra dollar per additional salsa cup. They could have done better.

Teriyaki salmon
Nicole B.

The salmon was five stars. Super tender, moist, and flavorful. The Caesar salad was mediocre; the romaine had "rust" - when it's old and gets pinkish/brown. The croutons were stale and blah. The chicken katsu was good at first bite but then dry as it got cold. Additionally it took forever to cook. However, the woman who took my order was extremely friendly and super nice. We were in a hurry and it was faster than a sit down meal, so it's a good option for a time crunch.

Breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, and rice.
H R.

A great alternative to the resort hotel breakfasts. It's a hearty meal, even shareable, and you can sit in the air conditioning to enjoy it. On the bottom floor of Whaler's Village, in the food court, and they open early.

Joyce A.

Food 10/10. Service 10/10. Ambiance 8/10. We enjoyed cafe Jai breakfast daily while on vacation in Maui.

Breakfast burrito
Stephanie I.

Came here for breakfast and got the breakfast burrito! Packed with flavor. The accompanying salsa is also delicious. One of the best breakfast burritos I've had in awhile.

Loco moco kalua pork
Gavin N.

For my first time visiting the Whalers Village, to find this gem of a place meant that I didn't have to spend a long time looking for food choices, as it offered a lot of the simple things I wanted in terms of local flavors! Their huli chicken was so good that it was sadly sold out by the time I arrived. However, I loved their loco moco kalua pork. Usually I see it with a hamburg patty, but this was a nice deviation from the usual recipe! The portion is quite huge, and comes with rice and egg to help enhance the flavor! It's one of the cheaper food alternatives on Maui if you are looking to save money for other activities, and a great bargain for food! The service was fast, and the ambiance is great for what it is. It's nice and cool in the food court, if you are seeking refuge during the muggy days when there might be vog. 10/10 recommend!

Garlic chicken
Freddy M.

Had the garlic chicken! Not my favorite! Lack flavor I had better elsewhere... I could not finish it so bad.

Garlic chicken
Devin B.

Brah the garlic chicken! Major! This flavor packed meal was absolutely fire! Located in the small food hall at whalers village this spot is bringing it with their lunch plates! Quick and easy ordering and fast preparation.

Breakfast burrito $19
Ben C.

Located in the Whalers Village lower food court. The surroundings typical with no view. Skeptical of high reviews but you gotta eat. Service was welcoming and friendly! They were busy but he took patient time to take our order. Burrito was tasty! Great flavors, grilled just right wrap, big size. Would order again. A to-go spot really. No alcohol, just soft drinks. As we left, the same server sent us off with have a nice day.

Huli Huli Chicken Plate
Alyssa C.

Service is great. Definitely more of a pick-up and go type of environment, not a sit down restaurant. The food was good, although the chicken thighs were a little fattier than I like. Flavors were amazing otherwise!

Huli huli chicken
Ellena K.

One of the better food options in Whaler's village. We tried the Huli huli chicken. Chicken itself was really good. Very flavorful and cooked well. Caesar salad was interesting combo. Staff are very friendly. The tables in the mall area were clean and nice to sit at food came out fast. Thought it was a little overpriced for such an informal, quick meal compared to portion size

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the flavorful food, friendly service, and comfortable seating. Pricing is often described as reasonable.

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Got the smash burger recommended by Chris, the cashier, and it was phenomenal! What great service! Definitely will go back!

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Demming is absolutely amazing! I cannot recommend her enough…read more I called from the mainland to arrange a surprise for my son-in-law's birthday while he and my daughter were visiting Lahaina. Demming was incredibly helpful, responsive, and communicative, and the balloon bouquet she put together was a huge hit! Then I was working on an even more special surprise. My daughter and son-in-law are expecting their first baby, and I wanted to create a special gift that would also reveal the baby's gender. I had contacted a couple of stores directly without any luck, and even the resort gift shop wasn't able to help. So I called Demming, explained my idea, and asked if it was something she could possibly do. My idea was simple: an Aloha shirt for my son-in-law, along with a matching baby-sized shirt, so that when he opened the gift he would discover they were having a boy. Demming didn't just make it happen, she took my idea to an entirely different level! She did all the shopping, found the perfect Aloha shirt for my son-in-law, and then found an adorable baby outfit with little shorts to match. She creatively wrapped everything so that his shirt was on top, with the baby's outfit tucked underneath in tissue paper, along with the sweetest card that said, "Surprise! It's a boy!" And because it was also his birthday, she cleverly disguised the whole thing as a birthday present! What made this experience so special was Demming herself. From our very first conversation, I could tell that she genuinely cared about making this surprise wonderful. She was excited about the idea, enthusiastic about helping, and clearly wanted to make the moment just as special as I did. I was thousands of miles away on the mainland, but Demming made me feel like I had someone there who was personally invested in making this incredibly important family moment perfect. The surprise was absolutely fabulous, and I am so grateful to Demming for helping create such a special memory for my daughter and son-in-law. If you need someone in Lahaina who will go above and beyond, think creatively, and truly care about making your surprise special, call Demming. You will not be disappointed!

OMG. This place is amazing. Demming was so sweet and knowledgeable. This was a surprise cake for my…read moresister-in-law who is on vacation in Maui for her birthday. Presentation was beautiful, cake was delicious. She loved the balloons too. I can't say enough excellent things about Demmings.

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Beautiful 8 inch cake.

Demming's Delivery - Beautiful gift basket! Champagne, flutes, and tropical flowers.

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Beautiful gift basket! Champagne, flutes, and tropical flowers.

Cafe Jai - catering - Updated October 2026

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