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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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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...
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
3 months ago
Took our family here for dinner and everyone loved it! I had the grilled chicken w jack cheese and green chilis sandwich which melted in your mouth. All others ordered burgers which were also spot on. The calamari could have been fresher but I expect it was frozen since it was tough and overcooked. Fairly reasonable prices with so many items to choose from. Grandson had a chocolate coke which he had no comment about. I assume it was ok since he finished all of it. All around nice ambiance, staff super friendly and food was delivered timely! We will be back. My husband loved this place which was a surprise since he isn't a foodie! read more
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Great fun restaurant!! Food was amazing with great portion size.. Mai Tai was great. Friendly staff with fast service ! read more
I'm one of the weird people born and raised on Maui that unfortunately never visited Cool Cat when they were in Lahaina. While I'm sad to have missed that chapter I'm happy they opened on this side as everything I've heard has been true. Great menu, excellent burgers and shakes, good portions, all coupled with friendly speedy service. Nice location in Kukui Mall in Kihei close to Kalama park with both indoor and outdoor seating - they definitely were packed when we visited but there's a good amount of space and it looks like a great spot for groups as well. Will be back, definitely recommend. read more
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Ambiance is relaxed, family oriented. Service was outstanding. Our waiter was very knowledgeable as we dine out with my son who has an egg, peanut & nut allergy. He was very helpful in assisting us selecting items for him. He opted for the sourdough burger. We shared the onion ring/fries basket. My husband had the Luna burger and I had the boggy burger. Everything was delicious. The restaurant itself was immaculate-very clean! outdoor seating is available. Arcade for the kids is a plus. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a tasty burger! read more
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First time here visiting maui. What an absolute adorable 50s vibe. Great decor. We got the sampler and calamari sooo delish! Danny gave us excellent service. Hop by you'll love it read more
2 years ago
Great service. Fast at bringing food. Loved all the shakes. Nikki was awesome and made our day extra special. read more
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I actually wasn't expecting to like it here but the diner atmosphere was super cute and the food was delicious. You're going there for a fun, laid back vibe with unhealthy but yummy quality food :) read more
1 year ago
Honestly the best burger I've ever had. The bun was homemade, huge burger, fresh ingredients. I don't expect the vibes to be so great as well. Live music, etc. read more
Today's birthday lunch at Cool Cats was a blast! We waltzed in without a reservation and were promptly whisked to our comfy seats. The shakes? Oh, how we missed those! Our server was a total comedian ninja, juggling our giant shakes and burgers with ease. Splitting both them was a piece of cake--well, burger and shake-which we appreciated because the portions are so generous! Hats off to Cool Cats for a purrfectly delightful experience! read more
One of the spots when going to Front Street. I usually get a burger. But this time I got something else along with the burger and I was pleasantly surprised. Items ordered: Passion Ice Tea Jailhouse Rock Burger on Sourdough Side of Fries Rib Plate (Shared Plates) Passion Ice Tea - this had a hint of the passion fruit flavor which I liked. I don't like my ice teas too sweet. Jailhouse Rock Burger on Sourdough - Juicy burger with sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese on a French roll, dressed with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, sweet Maui onions, mayo and thousand island dressing. Grilled onions on request. It usually comes on a French Roll but I like the texture of the grilled sourdough better. Rib Plate - Our baby backs char-broiled in house BBQ sauce Come on!!! This was the highlight of my lunch. These bad boys were so tender and just literally fell off the bone. No joke! And the flavor was just right for me. They gave you a side of BBQ sauce if you wanted or needed it but it wasn't necessary for my taste. I will definitely have to order this again next time I come back. The service was great. We were seated right away. I know this place could get busy so we got there around 11:30am. Server greeted us politely and took our order and the food came out in a timely manner. Great ambiance, we sat outside which over looked Front Street. Great view and and had a nice breeze and a chill setting. I didn't have any room for one of their signature milkshakes, but I will be back. I included some pictures and video. If you want to see more recommendations check out my Instagram/Tik Tok - uncojepp.eth read more
9 months ago
Crazy busy on a Tuesday night, was able to get a seat right away at the bar. Lahaina mud pie smoothie was very good. Got a crispey chicken sandwhich and fries which were also delicious. read more
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So happy to see this business reopen in Kihei after they lost their restaurant in the Lahaina fire. It's located in the former Sansei space next to the movie theater. We came on a Saturday night so they were pretty busy, but we were seated immediately. This place is huge! The renovations are really nice. There are lots of tables and big booths so it's perfect for larger gatherings. They even have outdoor patio seating. We ordered the teriyaki steak with rice, baby back ribs with baked potato, and a Mudpie milkshake. Tip: if you plan to share a milkshake, let your server know and they will split your milkshake into two glasses! The portions of food and milkshakes are very generous. The steak was cooked perfectly and the ribs were tender. Both entrees came with sautéed vegetables and garlic bread. The ribs also came with cole slaw. The service was fast and friendly. We'll be back to try more things on their menu, especially the milkshakes! read more
The cool cat cafe is reminiscent of the old 1950's diners from the inside seating area red and white vinyl booths with tabletops resembling vintage 45 rpm records. A great ambiance. The service is great very Aloha friendly and expedient. Despite being so busy. Iwe ordered a chicken salad, fish tacos made from mahi and a burger cut up. They don't sell sliders outside of happy hour. We had an assortment of drinks from cocktails and draft beer. All very good nothing too fancy. The salad was great simple and tasty. A healthy meal. The burger with cheese bacon and their special bbq sauce was great. But the winner was the blackened mahi mahi tacos that used a seasoned slaw (shredded cabbage) and a delicious south of the border sauce. We were way too full for desert but they sounded great. read more
1 year ago
What a great place! On the second floor above Down the Hatch so the people watching is as good as the food! They have a pretty big vegetarain menu and serve the taro burgers and taro hotdogs! Loved the menu and service is great! When on Front Street stop in! read more
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Cool Cats is BACK!! We are so excited to have Cool Cats in Kihei, and it our first lunch there was amazing! We had a Blue Suede shoes burger and a Bogy burger with a basket of frings. Best burger I have had in a really long time. Can't believe how big the place is, really cool red and white leather chairs and big round booths. Great bar, can't wait to belly up there for happy hour like the old days in Lahaina. They still have space dust on draft! Finally... there is an ARCADE!! This is so cool if you live in kihei look no further bring your kids down it's like a fun factory back there! Thanks for a great time can't wait to make some more memories here! read more
2 years ago
As soon as you walk into cool cats you feel like you are in an American old school burger milkshake restaurant, kind of in another decade. Their staff is always super welcoming. Their milkshakes are delicious and their burgers hit the spot. There is definitely something for everyone there. It's also one of the only place on island that I feel like I get my dollars worth portions wise. They also have live music and arcades. Overall great vibes and always super clean. read more
Cool Cat dishes out fabulous burgers in Maui of all places. I was lucky enough to visit Maui over the summer and according to my parents this was a must stop. One thing for certain, there will be a long wait. Why? Everyone wants to be a cool cat and eat a burger. If there is a wait, just take your buzzer along as you walk around the multi story plaza it's in. Believe the reviews. The burgers here are amazing. read more
Fantastic! I got the Don Ho burger. Comes with pineapple, bacon, and melted jack cheese. I loved the sweet Hawaiian sauce, too. The burger itself was cooked to perfection. The other thing I really appreciated was the bun. Soft and fluffy - Twas beautiful. The root beer float was great - there are coupons everywhere that get you these for free with your purchase! There's a little info center just below the restaurant (before you walk up) that was giving them out. Snag one for sure. My one complaint - there was a hair in my friend's burger . It was the last bite. So I don't know if that was good or bad. Regardless, I'll likely be returning . read more
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1819 South Kihei Rd
Kihei, HI 96753
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Do the gf buns contain dairy or egg? Do they have any vegan cheese? (Can eat meat but not dairy/egg/gluten) Mahalo!
I don't know about gf but no, they don't have vegan cheese.
Will Cool Cat Cafe show the copa america final this Saturday?
They might if you want to sweat under their alleged flimsy fans drinking their warm beer!
Do you need a reservation at this time?
Not worth it unless you want to burn your money
Does this restaurant offer gluten free buns or bread for burgers and sandwiches?
Yes! They have gf buns and a dedicated fryer for fries.
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