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Cool Cat Express

4.3 (33 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Dream Lover burger
Jacquelin S.

We arrived in Ka'anapali late in the afternoon and walked over to Whalers Village to find something to eat. There were long long lines at all the sit-down restaurants, plus we didn't want to spend a lot of money for a quick dinner, so went downstairs to the little food court and found item we'd both be happy with at Cool Cat Express. My husband ordered the Luna burger $19 (lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, dressing, mayo Jack cheese bacon & avocado) and I ordered the vegetarian Dream Lover burger $17 (taro burger, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mayo, Jack cheese & Ortega chile) Sides are extra, so we skipped getting fries. We had forgotten to bring our water bottles and noticed they charged $1 for a cup of water and an additional $1 for each refill. We decided to take our food back to our condo before eating. As it was, all orders are packed to-go but there are tables in the area to eat there. Our burgers were quite tasty but the buns did not hold up to the weight and moisture of the burgers. The patties were large so we were able to save 1/2 for a later meal.

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Lisa A.

First night in Maui, we were looking for a very casual place to eat dinner. This area of Whalers village is very casual. It is on the bottom floor of Whalers village. We ended up getting a salad from one of the other vendors. My hubbie was still hungry , so ordered the Marilyn burger. Wow, it was soo good, we will be back later in the week. The service was great, very friendly and accommodating.

Art C.

With a brag sign they have been voted Maui's Best Burger since 2004, I gotta have a burger. I chose the one that seemed most Hawaiian in that it included a slice of pineapple. Apologies if I sound like some tourist, because I am. The burger was called the Don Ho, and along with pineapple it has bacon, BBQ sauce, and cheese. And it was a very good sandwich. They also offer milkshakes, both specialty and build your own. I did spend time considering but finally decided to pass, this has already been a calorie laden trip. It did sound so good though. My order taker was very nice and we chatted for a minute. The food was ready in a reasonable amount of time. Cool Cat Express is located at the Whalers Village in a food court area with common seating. They validated my parking garage ticket.

Right to left: Don Ho cheeseburger , two hula chicken sandwiches
Elle G.

Perfect fast food joint in in very close proximity to the resort we are staying at however if you choose to drive whalers village has a huge parking lot the charges by the hour. Super filling burgers, full of flavor and just an overall hit the spot kind of meal. My son ordered the Don Ho cheeseburger and we ordered the Hula chicken burgers. We ordered only one small fry and we all shared it this was enough for all of us. All items are à la carte so fries do not come with any meal. Our total meal was around $60.00 We did not get milkshakes but they did look delicious so we might have to try one soon. Overall if your looking for a quick meal to fill you up so you can stay in the go this is a good spot nothing super gourmet but still flavorful and fast! Service was great cashier was kind. Ambiance is busy bright and tight , no one served you all orders are to go here as they share the space with 3 other food vendors. Lots of seating outside for a more quieter atmosphere.

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Burgers were very good, however were a little pricey. Tried the "Marilyn" and loved it. Very tasty, but make sure to grab napkins, can get messy Super friendly staff. Lots of burger options. Located in the whalers village food court area. Lots of nearby seating.

E Komo Mai
Dana D.

This place needs no introduction. A Front Street loved restaurant that has found a new express corner at Whaler's Village food court. (Main restaurant now in Kihei) The favorites for burgers, chicken burgers, salads, milkshakes and of course the frings are all available to fill your hungry beach/ hiking bellies. I went during their grand opening and what a beautiful ceremony to bless the new location. LAHAINA STRONG!! I can't say enough about this place. Service is always a 10/10, food is 10/10, spread the word that consistency is a 10/10. I've never had a bad anything from this place. A great restaurant for the whole family. Pop in and stay a while at the inside seating of the food court or take it to go. Parking validation with min. Local Tip: Ask about Kamaʻāina discount

Luna Burger
Ricardo R.

Food was good, I got the Luna burger and wife got the Don Ho. Ambiance was ok, it was located in a shared eating area. Service was friendly. It gave us what we remembered from the Lahaina experience. Looking forward to eating the full cool cat experience when Lahaina is back.

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YUMMY SHAKES!!! Omg so good and creamy! They use high quality ingredients and you can tell. The perfect texture too!!

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Ate there a couple of times while staying in a condo next door to Whalers Village. Hamburgers are good. Milk shakes very pricey.

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Fantastic food with decent price if you get a gift card from local Costco. It is located on the ground floor food court

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7 months ago

Perfect for grab and go! One of the best burgers I've ever had! Don't sleep on the Burgers with pineapple!

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The food was delicious! The customer service was very friendly and the food was ready fairly quick.

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Great addition to Whalers Village. Burger and shake were really good. Wouldn't hesitate to go back.

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Friendly service, consistent food, with minimal wait time. Great option for the area.

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Teddy's Bigger Burgers - Lahaina - August 2024: Double burger with cheese, large fries, and a large soda (with two special sauce) - $28.83

Teddy's Bigger Burgers - Lahaina

4.1(1.2k reviews)
2.6 mi
•$$

Delicious burger! Was craving one after the road to Hāna and was not disappointed! Don't be fooled…read moreby the retro decor- food is delicious!

I was very excited to visit this restaurant with my family while on vacation; however, the…read moreexperience we had was very poor and disappointing. The person taking our order was very rude and not welcoming at all. After we had ordered all of our food, we were asked if we would like to leave a tip, which we did. We later found out that gratuity had already been added beforehand "for a big group," even though there were only six of us. Because we were unaware that gratuity had already been included, we ended up leaving two tips totaling $48. This was very frustrating, but we decided to move on and enjoy our meal. Unfortunately, it then took almost 45 minutes for our food to arrive, and when it did, the order was incorrect. When we tried to explain to the staff that the food was wrong, they were not helpful and were initially unwilling to fix the issue. They brought the same incorrect food back, and we had to explain multiple times that the burger was not the one my sister had ordered. Eventually, they told us it was "only missing one ingredient." At that point, my sister was exhausted and anxious from having to explain the issue so many times, so she ultimately just ate the incorrect food. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, especially because we were on vacation and had been looking forward to visiting. The poor customer service, unexpected gratuity, long wait, and incorrect food made the experience even more frustrating

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Teddy's Bigger Burgers - Lahaina - Counter

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Teddy's Bigger Burgers - Lahaina - Hawaiian burger with teriyaki sauce

Hawaiian burger with teriyaki sauce

Teddy's Bigger Burgers - Lahaina

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Swagyu Hawaii - The Western (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)

Swagyu Hawaii

4.1(46 reviews)
3.0 mi
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A5 Wagyu Smash Burgers? Sign me up everyday of the week!…read more We were staying in the West Side of the island, and saw this place pop up on Yelp and knew I had to give it a try. I went all in and went with the 3x3 which in hindsight was way more than I needed. The meat is rich which means a single or 2x2 is all you need. The crisp on the smash was perfection and the bun was pillowy soft. The sauce complimented everything well. My only regret was not asking if they had Serrano peppers before I ordered bc that would've added a whole other level to an already amazing burger. $30 well spent. If you just look at the menu, you might have sticker shock, but they are using A5 meat for the burgers which is why its higher priced. Compare it to most food in the area, everything is overpriced bc it's touristy, at least at Swagyu you get a quality tasting meal. Worth every dime in my opinion. They have locations in San Diego as well, and all I could think of is how much money I'd spend if they had a spot up in the Bay. Smash burgers done right is so hard to find, if they had one in the Bay I'd be a regular here for sure.

Often times when eating a burger, you very rarely get that feeling of "Oh, THIS is a burger" with…read morehow many fast food versions of it exist, bur Swagyy Hawaii is DEFINITELY one of those that gave me that feeling. Their classic burger, the cheese katsu, the western - all of them did not disappoint, and the staff were super friendly and the restaurant allowed for a great atmosphere and space to enjoy my food. Seriously recommend anyone looking to try some of the best quality burgers on Maui to visit Swagyu at least once and have their burgers change your life (you can even add and combine things together, like have the cheese katsu added with any of their burgers) - Miguel Morales Photography

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Swagyu Hawaii - Smash - outstanding!

Smash - outstanding!

Swagyu Hawaii - 3x3 Swagyu Smashburger

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3x3 Swagyu Smashburger

Hula Grill Kaanapali - One beachfront restaurant with two unique areas to enjoy. The casual Barefoot Bar or chef inspired Dining Room.

Hula Grill Kaanapali

3.9(4.8k reviews)
0.0 mi
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We loved Hula Grill so much that we came back for a second dinner during our Maui vacation, and it…read morewas every bit as wonderful the second time! I had the grilled Ono, and it was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It was one of those meals you're still thinking about afterward. My husband had the Chef's Tasting Menu and loved everything. He started with the seafood potstickers and Caesar salad, followed by the macadamia nut-crusted mahi mahi. The mahi mahi was gorgeous and cooked perfectly, and the macadamia crust made it something special. What we really appreciate about Hula Grill is that it delivers the whole Maui experience: wonderful fresh seafood, beautiful presentation, a relaxed atmosphere, and food that is genuinely memorable. Coming back a second time on the same vacation says a lot when there are so many restaurants to choose from on Maui. Hula Grill has definitely earned a place on our "must return" list. An absolutely fantastic meal and a wonderful way to spend one of our last evenings in Maui. Highly recommend, especially the fresh fish!

Beautiful view Amazing calamari !…read moreTerrible burger !!!!!! Do not get it unless u want to be disappointed/ we slip it and we couldn't finish our half ! Fries were okay Service could be better considering our server only had four table.

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Hula Grill Kaanapali - The Barefoot Bar

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Hula Grill Kaanapali - The Dining Room features fresh island fish and prime cuts of meat

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The Dining Room features fresh island fish and prime cuts of meat

Ulu Kitchen - Peppered pineapple

Ulu Kitchen

4.1(306 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Similar to another review on here, we also booked our stay through/with Costco, which included a…read more$60 breakfast credit per day. We spent every breakfast during the week at Ulu Kitchen since it was on property, wait times weren't too long (or bad at all), food was great, and they had good service. We were always seated outside and the ambiance was perfect! They had a great variety of breakfast items on their menu and I never re-ordered the same meal during our trip! I was a BIG fan of the Monkeypod Mai Tai Flapjacks (with the lilikoi foam!), the Organic Blueberry and Lilikoi Flapjacks, and the Greek Yogurt Bowl (super fresh fruit with great variety)! I would like to shout out our waiter Maz for his amazing hospitality and service! Not only was he very kind, he gave great recommendations to our table and each one was a hit. Mahalo, Maz!

We had such a wonderful experience at Ulu Kitchen during our week-long stay at the Westin Maui in…read moreJuly! We booked our stay through Costco, which included a $60 daily breakfast credit, and Ulu Kitchen quickly became one of our favorite parts of the trip. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with incredible ocean views that make breakfast feel extra special. The food was excellent, and everything we ordered was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Our favorite was the blueberry and lilikoi flapjacks and the classic breakfast. The staff were also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The combination of the gorgeous setting, delicious food, and wonderful service made Ulu Kitchen a highlight of our stay. We would absolutely recommend it and will definitely be back the next time we're in Maui!

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Ulu Kitchen - Sep 10, 2024

Sep 10, 2024

Ulu Kitchen - Octopus escargot

Octopus escargot

Ulu Kitchen - Mai tai: virgin version on the right.

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Mai tai: virgin version on the right.

Miss Arepa - Carne asada arepa! Mind blowing delicious

Miss Arepa

4.8(641 reviews)
2.3 mi
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So different and so delicious!!! I loved that there was so many protein options, including plant…read morebased. Seafood is always good in Maui so I went with fish empanadas and camarones arepas. More than enough for one person../probably a little too much for one person :) The inside has pretty limited seating and there is some outdoor seating, but also limited- so you may want to consider ordering to go. The parking lot is also pretty tight since the entire back row is reserved for employees

Actually was quite pleasantly surprised that we liked the Venezuelan food. The lady at the counter…read morewas friendly and helpful. Lots of plant based options. Beans were well cooked and flavored. So was the rice. The bananas/ plantains added good sweet flavor to the whole meal. The coconut cheese was interesting. Never had that before but it did taste like cheese and added flavor. The jackfruit arepa sandwich that we had, could have had the jackfruit, cheese, plantains mixed together better. The jackfruit bowl was better as it was easier to mix everything and get all the flavors together. Pretty much same as the sandwich but a little more and easier to mix (so would recommend the bowl over the sandwich). The sandwich seemed to be made of rice. We also had a mango and a coconut slushie drink. The mango tasted like the mango concentrate from Costco (sugary) and the coconut was a little more original/ different. We liked both though. Limited indoor seating. Outdoor seating available. Steady flow of patrons. The only thing I didn't like was that the price was a bit high though in my opinion but I guess everything in Maui is that high priced. Update: went back and got a coconut slushie drink again :) and tried the plant based mushroom and cheese (coconut cheese) and fish empanada. They were delicious with the mushroom being our favorite. The chipotle sauces and cilantro onion sauces were delicious as well! The empanadas are not made to order (they are premade so you cannot seperate out the cheese from the mushroom but it does not have a strong flavor). I also liked the coconut slushie by itself vs mixed with mango. Note: The empanadas come in 2: when you eat in house, a red Chipotle sauce and white cilantro onion sauce are given with it (as well as with the arepas); there is another sauce for vegans (think it's a cilantro/ oil/ spice sauce). We liked the white sauce better than the vegan sauce. The empanadas are not made to order (they are premade). If you order to go, you are only given once sauce. If you want more than one, you need to just add it on before you leave with the big dispensers. Otherwise, you only get one sauce (not sure why you can't just add white and red sauce in the same to go container but we weren't given the option). And, to make things worse, the lady said curtly she would charge me next time for 2 sauces "due to the plastic". well, thank you for not charging me but the statement was unnecessary IMHO. Note for improvement (and for this, I was tempted to drop the star rating): we came here multiple times and gave your business a lot of our dollars (about 135.00), yet the above statement, I don't think was necessary if you are trying to provide good customer service. You should gladly offer extra of the sauce or even, as I suggested above, allow customers to add the sauce themselves if they want more than 1 sauce and you don't want us to "use up your plastic containers". Kind of left a bad taste in our mouths.

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Miss Arepa - Inside

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Miss Arepa - Carne asada area, area pabellon

Carne asada area, area pabellon

Miss Arepa - Pabellon Arepa

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