There's plenty of yummy restaurants in town but you'd be hard-pressed to find a large, diverse menu anywhere even close to Cool Cat! We visited twice and everything we tried was delicious. Their barbecued ribs are surprisingly special and fall-off-the-bone-tender. My husband really enjoyed the fish tacos. We both had grilled chicken on our second visit. I can't remember the last time I saw baked potatoes as a side choice and they were perfectly prepared as well. We found the service to be very efficient and friendly despite the place being super crowded and busy both visits. The milkshakes are a bit spendy with the 'daily special' running $18! My husband loved the flavor but not sure we'd spring for that again. read more

Cool Cats had been recommended to me by someone i know who lives on Maui. So my wife and I made a point to stop in for lunch. We were seated in a booth along the wall by the hostess. Ruby our server takes our order, and sends it in. Time goes by and Ruby comes by looking at worried that we might get mad with her. She tells us that "wifi went down so our order didn't print in the kitchen, and she will it through the kitchen". Things happen. Our food comes out and it was good. While we were eating something else happened so I went to talk with another staff member, who took care of this issue. This turned out to be case of if it will go wrong it will. The manager was told about all that happened and stopped by visit. He took care of things, and asked that we give them a try again. We did, and here what happened. We had just lunch near by and wanted to have one of the various milkshakes. So we stopped in a few days later. The was fairly busy, and hostess sat us at a table in front of the counter. The server came over to take our order in asking us what would like to eat? My wife tells her, that didn't want anything to eat since we just had lunch, and only wanted milkshakes. The servers face soured a little hearing this. She walks behind the counter, turns to lean against the counter with her back to us talking with the young man who makes the shakes. She brings the milkshakes over and they were good. Our server never smiled the whole time in dealing with us. She dropped of the check and walked away. We paid cash, and left. You know that place where you always have a bad experience. Unfortunately Cool Cat Cafe is one of those for us. read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Our second time at this location and it was just as good. This time, we had a bigger group and we're seated in the back room in a booth. While it was a little snug for 6 adults and a toddler *she didn't want to use the offered high chair*, we did alright. We all chose different drinks like the virgin strawberry daiquiri, pink lemonade and a boozy shake. All were tasty and brought to us by 3 different people. For food, we had At the Hop (a grilled chicken with BBQ sauce), a BLT, mozzarella sticks, and a couple of other burgers I honestly can't remember the cool names of. Seriously delicious all around. Service was amazing! read more

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Starved for a burger - we stopped at Cool Cat Cafe with no regrets. Fantastic joint with live music and great vibes. We happened to stop in with a car show in the parking lot and got a few fun vintage pics along with the fun atmosphere, delicious eats and outstanding service. Parking is easy! read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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I was in Kihei on a trip from Los Angeles and had the taste for a burger. I also wanted a meal out that wasn't going to cost an arm and a leg. I was seated right away and after browsing the menu I got the duke and a side of fries. I thought about a cocktail but decided on one of the mocktails-the virgin cool cat punch. The drink was nice and refreshing. And the burger was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Service was also great. Would definitely return when whenever I'm back. read more

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Updating my review for Cool Cats new Kihei location. So glad to see they were able to find a new location in Kihei. We stopped in on a crazy busy Friday night. We were able to be seated right away. It was loud but that is to be expected, it was a fun vibe with lots of children (and some adults) enjoying the arcade area. Our party all ordered burgers and shared chili fries and onion rings. All of our food came out quickly and man oh man did it hit the spot. All burgers were cooked to perfection. The chili on the fries was nice and zippy and the onion rings were hot and crispy. I wish we had room for dessert because all their milkshakes looked amazing! This is a great spot and addition to Kihei and we can't wait to go back. read more

My best friend's daughter and I decided to try out their Happy Hour between 3-5 pm and it was a definite hit. She got 2 Duke sliders which had bacon, onion rings and bbq sauce and I got 2 Ono fish sliders with yummy lilikoi beer battered ono, cabbage and tartar sauce. We also shared Frings (1/2 fries and 1/2 onion rings). Don't forget to add their delicious ranch and bbq sauce! A great affordable Happy Hour spot if you're craving yummy sliders! Our waiter was fun and he checked in to make sure everything was good. We will be back! read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Frings, Happy Hour Fish Sandwich sliders, & Happy Hour The Duke sliders - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

We are true burger experts and Cool Cat Cafe had one of the best burgers we've ever had! Great food and drinks, live music, and such a fun atmosphere. Honestly, it was much better than we expected from the reviews. Definitely worth it! read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

First time checking out this place with my cousin. Reminded me of a 50s diner. The place looks fun and welcoming! We decided to place a to go order so other family members can enjoy the food too. We ordered 2 milkshakes, a burger, chicken sandwich, chili burger, the fixings of fries and onion rings , a taro burger with rye bread (that was mine and it was delicious!!) I savored it and saved half of it to eat later.Well...it was gone by the time I went to eat the rest of it! My hubby said that it was a good burger ! He thought it was an impossible burger. Nope! An amazing sandwich made out of taro!! I would definitely order that again! It's huge, flavorful and filling I LOVE rye bread and the way they created a patty from taro!! Genius! Anyway, my cousin gave me a bite of the chicken sandwich with bacon and ohhhh it was good too! The fries and onion rings were a great addition to the sandwich! Oh and their milkshakes are devine!! Thank you! read more

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IMHO In all the years I've been going to Maui, I've never dined at Cool Cat Cafe until this trip. Formally it was on Front St. in Lahaina but has now re-opened in Kihei. We had more incentive to go this year because we had a coupon which offered a free root beer float with our entree. I LOVE ROOT BEER FLOATS!!! Cool Cat Cafe looks like a 50's diner, very whimsical and fun. My husband and I shared the 3-piece Fish & Chips, $25. He ordered a Big Wave Golden Ale beer, $11 and I was waiting for my free root beer float! By the time we had finished our meal, we asked our friendly server Devon if we could just take the root beer float, to-go. No problem! This is a very popular place, for good reason. read more

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This year, 2026, we decided to order burgers. My Jailhouse Rock burger included sauteed mushrooms and jack cheese with lettuce, tomato, mayo and thousand island dressing on a French roll. I opted out the onions. The problem with this sandwich is that it was too large for me to eat. I ended up cutting it up. I'll ask for it on a regular bun next time. That said, the roll was tasty and soft, and the burger was cooked perfectly. Service was fast, and restaurant was clean. Great experience! read more

Tourist Trap Hipster Cafe serving food not fit for the homeless! Ok, I was in Kihei and the woman needed some food. Of coarse she insisted we go here, LOL ! The building must be cursed cause it's been multiple restaurants over the years. But back to my experience of Cool Cat Cafe. So we came in for a late dinner and I grabbed a hot dog & onions rings which was ok. The woman had something but I was so annoyed I was dining at this place I didn't catch her food order. What I did catch was watching her hurl chunks after she ate the food 20 minutes after we left... Nothing worse than feeling THE WRATH of a sick woman, but that was what happened. So needless to say I'll never step foot into this place again... read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Excellent! Burgers were cooked perfectly, service was great, and it's a neat place. The reason we went is because they have GF buns and fries, and they didn't disappoint. read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

We took our nieces to Cool Cat Cafe for dinner in Kihei and were excited for a fun family night out. We were seated in a booth in the back room and ordered coffee martinis. Unfortunately, our waitress seemed rushed and a bit on edge when taking our drink order. When the coffee martinis arrived, one was accidentally spilled. After taking a sip of the other, we were honestly surprised by how unpleasant it tasted -- more like muddy, old coffee than a cocktail. It was undrinkable. Unfortunately, our waitress never checked back to ask how the drinks were. On a positive note, the food was enjoyable. The half rack of ribs, burger, and fish sandwiches were all tasty and satisfying. We're hoping this was just an off night and that next time we'll experience better service -- though we'll definitely be skipping the coffee martini! read more

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Love being able to go to Lahaina businesses in their new spots! Finally made it to Cool Cat Cafe in Kihei. Had the fish tacos, blackened and side salad. Both were great and the service was quick and friendly! They have a small arcade in the back and a bar in the middle. Fun spot to go on your own, with a group and good for families. The restroom was spotless which makes me love it even more! Only wish they were closer but we do have Captain Jack's. read more

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This place was awesome. The food was really good. American diner style food but not cheap like Johnny Rockets. The waitress we had was a super pretty and kind and charismatic blond girl. You gotta love someone who rocks at their job. I got the thanks giving turkey burger and some type of banana chocolate malt shake and OH MY GOD WAS IT GOOD! Ambience was fun. Old Timey vibes. Arcade machines. Good AC. read more

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Where do I even start? My best friend Sean just reopened Cool Cat Cafe in Kihei, and it's been absolutely amazing. The new location at Kukui Mall has plenty of parking--spots are a bit snug, but there are tons to choose from. Inside, the air conditioning is a lifesaver from the Kihei heat, and I've never waited more than two minutes for a table, even when it's busy. Plus, you can order online or at the kiosk right when you walk in, which is super convenient. Now, about the food... it's still the same Cool Cat we all know and love. Everything is delicious. Their milkshakes are hands down the best in town, with tons of flavors to pick from--but I'm partial to the classic strawberry. The burgers are always fresh, never frozen, and perfectly put together with just the right amount of lettuce, onions, mayo, mustard, etc. Their ingredients are ALWAYS fresh and perfection every time. Sean doesn't joke around with quality and pops in frequently to make sure of it. The fries and onion rings are always hot and crispy--never soggy. The onion ring batter is perfect--golden, crunchy, and absolutely heavenly with their homemade ranch. Speaking of sauces, the ranch and BBQ sauce are so good I was putting them on everything for a while. They've also added a few special items from their sister restaurant, Captain Jack's, like the fish tacos and the Philly cheesesteak--which is honestly the best I've ever had. Overall, this is hands down my favorite restaurant in Kihei. We love the staff, the food, and the new location, and we're so glad to have Cool Cat Cafe back. I'm counting down the days until the new express location opens at Whaler's Village--I can't wait to finally get some good food on the Westside again! read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Uncle Phil from Lahaina with his Chocolate Milk Shake at the new Kihei location! - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Huge burgers and excellent shakes. They settled here after Lahaina. It's my son's go to and within walking distance from our house. The regal movie theatre is next door so very easy for dinner and a movie if you need a night out. read more

We brought a friend to Cool Cat to show her Maui's top rated burger joint. We were immediately offered a round booth in the main dining room. Rachel arrived quickly with menus and water. She was very nice and answered all of our questions with a smile that was most charming. After careful consideration, I ordered the Sh-Boom, a very unusual burger. The ladies each wanted fish & chips and we ordered a basket of onion rings to share. We only had a little time to talk story before the food arrived. The onion rings were a little over-done one side. We're they cooked on a sheet? In an air fryer? It didn't affect the fact that they were delicious and perfectly crispy. We had bbq & ranch dipping sauces. Good choice. My Sh-Boom was an open face burger, cooked medium, on grilled sour dough bread. It was completely covered with chili (with beans), 4 kinds of cheese (looked like cheddar and Jack to me) and diced Maui onion. The burger was perfectly cooked and the chili was plenty spicy (as advertised). I was very satisfied. I sampled the fish, too. It was excellent. The breading, texture and flavor were spot on. It came with a little dab of cole slaw what had a nice hint of orange flavor. Rachel dropped by a few times to check on us and chat a bit, too. Great food and great service! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Cool Cat Cafe. It's got a great vibe. I saw visitors and locals enjoying their food. Very large and delicious hamburgers. I chose a salad and it was awesome. The mango dressing was so yummy. Our server was great and we enjoyed our meal. We will be frequent guests here for the future. read more

We came to Cool Cat Café after a recommendation from the locals, and they did not disappoint. The whole aesthetic is super cool retro diner vibes with a Maui twist. Our server, a really chill guy from Pennsylvania, was super attentive and made the experience even better. We ordered a chili cheese dog, the steak and ribs plate, and my a hamburger. Everything came out hot, quick, and delicious. We also ordered two Mai Tais, and let me tell you...the drinks were on point. Perfect ratio of alcohol to the syrups tasty and smooth. What really stood out was the atmosphere. As we sat at our table, we saw so many locals walking in, greeting the staff with hugs, and chatting like family. You can tell everyone knows each other, and it gives the place such a warm, welcoming feel. Our drinks were always refilled without even having to ask, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. I totally recommend coming here. Next time we're in Maui, Cool Cat Café is definitely going back on our list. Let's do it again! read more

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Our first night here and no plans for dinner so I decided on fish tacos. Original plan was to go to the market but no parking so we parked across the street and perused the shopping center. Cool Cat was hopping so decided to come here once hubby gave the menu a look. We sat outside and enjoyed some live music , fish tacos and onion rings. When the waitress said ahi was the fish for the tacos, hubby jumped on the bandwagon and had the same. The fish was cooked perfectly and cut generously! So very tender. I'm not a fan of the cheese personally and wished for some lime. It's me. The onion rings were crunchy and generous. Try this local family friendly high quality food and drink; gem! Easy parking in the lot. Great and attentive wait staff too! read more

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What a fun place! Angela from Blue Water Rafting Adventures encouraged us to stop in! This place was a treat and we will return here when we come back to Maui! Rootbeer float and a burger! Great environment! Lots of space and good service! read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Luna burger and fries... - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Very good burger, lots of toppings. Got take away, long line to sit and dine. The onions nice and crispy., read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

This is our first time at this location and so happy for Cool Cat that they were able to reopen in Kihei. Ate here on a Sunday at lunch a little before noon. Was seated right away in a booth and was able to place our order pretty quickly. The adults got burgers- Leader of the Pack, Luna and The Duke and shared a basket of frings (half onion rings/half fries). The kids ordered from the 12 and under keiki menu and got the grilled cheese and chicken straps with fries. They also shared a Chunky Monkey milkshake. Everyone enjoyed the food. Big fan of the Luna burger. Really juicy, seasoned burger, cooked medium and topped with avocado, crispy bacon, melted jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, Maui sweet onions, mayo and thousand Island dressing. A little messy, but worth every bite. Had a sip of my kids' milkshake. You can really taste the chocolate, fresh banana and peanut butter. It was blended smooth, creamy and thick. Very nice of them to split it into two glasses for them. They also offer a generous kama'aina discount with Hawaii DL or state ID. Great visit and looking forward to trying one of their other famous burgers. read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Luna Burger - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Came here after movie from next door. There were 3 of us and we ordered the triple patty burger which was huge enough for the 3 of us! We sat outside. Pleasant ambience! And live music! It was a perfect evening! read more

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We come here now since Front street fire, last year no issues went yesterday and the waiter was non stop every time we looked up staring at us as we were finishing up our fries he attempted to clear off the table twice we had to tell him we were not finished yet and mind you I ate my food and was using my plate for ketchup while we all were still eating the fries and he took my plate he handed me the check and hovered until I got my wallet out as I handed my daughter my card because I was going to use the restroom here he is reaching over me to grab the card from her. What is this non locals issue?? If he is thinking this is proper way of doing things he is wrong we have plans to go back and see if this happens again I sure hope not because if it does I will definitely be taking my complaint all the way up. He needs some customer service classes ASAP WMA brown hair and glasses. read more

Recommended by a long time Cool Cat fan - and it was a great recommendation. Four burgers were devoured. Onion rings - obliterated. Sweet potato fries. While not obliterated they were good. There were A LOT! The milk shakes - well there was a lot of whining when they were gone. The retro decor was fun. The staff were all friendly - gave recommendations and advice on how to "amp" up the shakes .... Strawberry ice cream was the secret. read more

Been there twice and each time it was a perfect experience. Highly recommend the calamari as an app. Service was friendly and attentive - we had Sean, and If I remember correctly the first time we dined there we had Chris who was great too. Looking forward to trying their happy hour! read more

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This place never disappoints. This time I got the Baja Fish Tacos and side salad. Tacos were surprisingly huge and very tasty. The fish was Ono and matched perfectly with the pico de gallo. Service is still amazing! This is a weekly visit. read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Baja Fish Tacos - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Elaine La Lanne vegan burger has got to be the best plant based burger I've ever had!!! They make a taro patty to die for! Thank you so much!! My uncle got yummy mozzarella sticks and a Bogy Burger*! They are also very kind and welcoming when you first come in! We had Kelcie as a server and she was so helpful and patient with my excitement. It's so cool just like the name it says, inside. thank you so much! Can't wait to come back during my next visit! read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Elaine La Lanne vegan burger - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Everything went great! Nice air conditioned and large dining area. Service is great. We went twice during our vacation and both times the servers were friendly and prompt. We would have gone back more had our second hotel been closer. Food is fantastic! We had burger and fries, fish sandwich and sweet potatoes fries, their burger of the month and the fish salad. Everyone in my family was very happy with their meal! We would definitely go back here again and again! read more

Every time my friends and I come here and get this one server she is always so rude! Bad attitude, talking down to customers like they're stupid, throwing the check presenter on the table... yikes!! I feel bad saying anything but last night was the worst I've ever seen her bad attitude so I feel it needs to be addressed... My friends and I will not be back to this establishment because of this server. read more

Great spot for families. Nice cold A/C. Decorated like an old diner brought back some nostalgia. The little arcade is great for the kids. I loved the deep fried avocados. Our server Devin was great. We will definitely be back. read more

We are so glad Cool Cats opened in Kihei! It is easy to find right off SKihei road & has a large parking lot. It can get crowded at dinner by the looks of the parking lot so went for a late lunch. We were greetseated eeted immediately upon entering. Our waitress brought us drinks and menus and was so sweet and helpful & answered all our questions. I ordered the 2 piece fish and chips. My husband got the sh-boom burger and we also ordered a basket of onion rings. The food arrived quickly and everything was delicous. The onion rings were a little over cooked but still good. My fish was perfectly cooked and the fries were crisp the small container of cole slaw was pretty bland. I tried a couple bites of my hubby's sh- boom burger it was very good lots of spicy Chilli on top. We didn't have room for dessert this time so we'll save that for our next trip. read more

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So happy that Cool Cat Cafe reopened in Kihei. It opened less than a week ago and we couldn't wait! The four of us ordered 3 different kinds of burgers and I had to be different and ordered Porky Pig (pulled pork sandwich). We all thoroughly enjoyed our food. Plus our server was really nice and fun. I should have gotten her name. I'll have to go back and give her a shout out! The place is spacious and gave a Mel's Diner vibe. We will definitely be back! read more

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Came here with the kiddos for lunch. It wasn't too busy, and we opted to sit outside. Our waiter was very friendly and nice. He was completely overwhelmed though, as he said he was the only person taking care of the entire outside area. They brought all of our food with the exception of my burger...not sure if the order wasn't placed for it or the kitchen forgot to make it. Either way, everyone was pretty much done when they brought out my burger (after I flagged down our waiter). They forgot to bring out my fries with my burger. After flagging our waiter down again, they ended up bringing my fries, but, I was already full from my burger. Marilyn Burger = 10/10 Chicken Strips = 9/10 Luna Burger = 10/10 I will definitely go back and try more food items. I know that they have some kinks to work out since it's a new location and I get it! read more

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The fish & chips was great. Ono batter fish cooked to a chirpy finish. The service was great and fast. I was going to be seated at a normal table, but request a high-top. All of the high-tops in the main dining area were taken so I was seated in the side room at a high-top. The ambiance is that of a rock n roll style diner; which is great. read more

Cool Cats was always one of my favorite locations to go when I visited Hawaii and I was devastated when I heard their location was tragically destroyed in the Lahaina fires. I was unbelievably happy to discover that a new location opened up in Kihei! When I went here again, it was like nothing had changed. Still the delicious, juicy burgers. Still the crispy onion rings. And still the decadent shakes. I will always recommend this restaurant to people for one simple reason. Its just that good!! read more

Cool Cat Cafe - Frings (Half Onion Rings, Half Fries) - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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We were craving hamburgers, and these didn't disappoint. Lots of variety, fresh ingredients and great service! read more

Cool Cat Cafe - We were craving a juicy burger and Cool Cats delivered! Loved the vibe and the freshness of the food. - Burgers Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii