i don't ever do reviews but this was absolutely delicious. pulled pork sandwhich was flavorful and…read morejuicy, not shy at all with the portions of mac n cheese, meat, bbq sauce, loaded fries, or the cornbread. owner knows what the hell he's doing

Saw the 5 stars and I was in the area and had try it…read more.. I pulled up to a lot with a lot of parking. The area was a little empty so slightly worried about my food choices... Walked up to the truck and saw a standard bbq menu. Noticed everything that you add brisket to was an additional $8 per order. Kinda pricey, but Hawai'i. Ordered a 1 choice with a side and added on a homemade sausage link. Selected the homemade Mac and cheese as a side as that's classic and waited a bit for my food... I don't remember the actual cost but it was around $30 for my plate after everything was said and done... Got my food and found a table. Opened it up and was immediately underwhelmed. The brisket looked dry and was from the day before. The sausage looked mid. The Mac and cheese looked extremely loose. All the items had the slightest smoke... Now these are all preference things and this food wasn't for me. Overall not my type of place to the price. Won't go too far into detail but give it a try if you like bbq'ish...

This off the beaten path bistro was an absolute gem! Asian Chicken Salad was so fresh and flavorful…read moreas was my husband's grilled veggie panini. Cool vibe and great, friendly service. Perfect spot if you're visiting Haleakala NP. Some entrees are a little pricey but the food we had was more than worth it and prices in line with a lot of other places. We didn't have dessert but there is a big case of delicious looking options. Recommend!

This is a charming and well-run neighborhood bistrobin Maui's Up Country in Kula (about 40 minutes…read moresouthwest of the Kahalui airport, off of State Route 37). The food is excellent, and they serve HUGE portions at prices that aren't "cheap", but are fair for what you get! Even the Kula Salad was huge, colorful and delicious, with locally sourced vegetables that are so fresh, it tastes like they were just picked! One of the many great desserts was a POG Tropical cake, with not only the classic POG juice flavors, but coconut and whipped cream, to book! The place was hopping (and also includes a popular outdoor patio), but service was fairly good, attentive and efficient! We would return in a heartbeat if we got up to that area again! And the view on the drive there is breathtakingly beautiful!

Cute little store in the middle of nowhere of upcountry with a grill, western cowboy apparel. They…read morealso have Home of Maui cattle company, all natural beef. You can hear the cows on the hillside.

We like to drive out here on my days off because they have some great burgers and we like to…read moresupport local business. The burgers are so good because they are fresh raised on Maui. The elk is a little leaner but honestly if you didn't tell most people would not know the difference between the two. If you want a less greasy option or a leaner option or if you just like to try different things I would definetly say try the elk or the venison. I like all of them but I would have to say the beef burger is my favorite. The Salad was very good and if you want you can just get the burger with a sal with no bun that is an option on the menu. The service is always good out side and at the front register Sometimes the lady in the deli area seems to be annoyed. Not always but at times. The decor is great and one of the reasons I like to drive out there. I feel like it is one of the few places on Maui that is still a lot like it used to be. I like the carved cowboys out front it reminds me of when I was a kid and my uncle worked for Haleakala ranch and I grew up Upcountry so it just brings back memories. I love this time of the year because of all the Monarch Butterflies in the trees outside. So you can see them while you're eating one of the many things that make Maui special. Definitely stop by especially if you are doing the winery tour. Just remember it's not fast food. It is the closest some people will ever get to fresh food so enjoy it. It is what it is really supposed to taste like delicious and fresh. I will definetly be going back we love the cheese burgers.

Sunday market at the old Kahului shopping center...I was at home, my wife bought me a Fried Akule…read morePlate Lunch Special for $14. Barrahhh buggah brought tears to my eyes. I thought I was 12 years old again growing up in my hometown Hana. The plate had one akule, 3 scoops white rice, diced tomatoes and onions, and a sauce mix of shoyu, calamansi, and vinegar. I'm old school native Hawaiian weigh about 270 lbs. I'm not a professional reviewer or taster, BUT I am a professional eater. So I lovingly told my wife, "Honey...next time you see this special again, buy 2 plates." I don't know who Bruddah Al is, but he know what he doing. I highly recommend Al's BBQ Pit for locals and vistors.

I am honestly still so upset over this. I don't even know how to warn people that plan to come here…read morebc the hours said they were open AND it was a Saturday. I live in south kihei and I drove 45 minutes to try this place, got there at noon, and it was closed. So I was like ok, maybe island time. So we decided to kill time upcountry and check back. I then came back at 3pm, still closed. This is irrelevant of the place, but I'm also currently dieting and this was my cheat day meal and I was looking forward to it all week long and drove an hour and a half round trip for it. I'm just SO disappointed and upset.

Was an amazing spot, food was delicious and service was very exceptional. Very nice location for…read moreafter beach bite to eat.

They get really crowded so make sure you make a reservation! Super fun casual vibes and great food…read moreoptions. My friends and I opted for more shareable food so we went with the pizza and fish & chips which were really good. Definitely recommend the lobster pizza! They're known for their mai tais so even though I'm unfamiliar with them, I still have to say it was really enjoyable!

After checking out of our hotel, we had some time to kill before our red-eye flight out of Maui, so…read morewe stopped by Surfing Goat Dairy Farm. We had visited once before back in 2012 and remembered it being a great experience, and it's nice to see how much the farm has upgraded since then. They offer goat and cheese tours that you can sign up for online. This time, we just wandered around the grounds and relaxed while watching the goats and baby kids play in their pen. We also bought a $10 bucket of hay to feed the goats off to the side. We were told they were under a year old, though they were already pretty much adult-sized! They were extremely enthusiastic about the hay, and the bucket was gone in no time. It was such a fun and wholesome experience, for both me and the goats. Definitely a cute stop, and I hope to come back next time and sign up for one of the tours next time in Maui.

We decided to go last minute after ending up with more time than we thought while exploring the…read morearea. We didn't reserve a tour ahead of time, and the next one was not for over an hour, so we decided to just walk around the grounds on our own. We started with the cheese tasting. They offer 2 different options, and we chose the mixed. Between 2 of us, it was plenty. I would say even 3 people could share. We enjoyed most of the cheeses - a few were definitely unique. They have a patio area to sit at, and they just call your name when your tasting is ready. They give you information with the cheeses, so you know what you are trying. The shop had a nice assortment of other gifts, as well as the truffles. The truffles were definitely my favorite. You can just get one if you want, or you can pick out several to make a box to take home. We walked around and saw the area where the babies/young goats played on the surfboards, which is super cute. The adults are all over in different areas, and you will even see them on the roofs of different buildings. The tour would have been nice to learn some history and information, but it is still really nice to go without the tour. It was a fun and peaceful little experience.

Really nice tea shop to stop by after or before hitting the submit. We did the tea & coffee flight…read morewhich was $5 and credit card is accepted. The flight goes from lightest to stronger and the employee was very informative about each tea. It's really pretty and peaceful place to visit.

Such a charming cafe!! Although it does seem to be located in the middle of nowhere, it is actually…read morea common stop for those on the road to and from Haleakalā. I've stopped here twice, both occasions after watching the amazing Haleakalā sunrise with a tour group (Skyline Hawaii and I forgot the other tour group). It's a very authentic cafe, where you can personally see homegrown lavender and other plants right behind their cafe. Although they specialize in lavender infused drinks/food items, they also sell other lavender infused things such as body butter, lotion, bath salts, etc. Fun to look around! RESTROOMS: Porta Potties just a short walk towards the woods behind the cafe. LAVENDER MATCH TEA LATTE: Although it was like $6 for a 12 oz cup, I really enjoyed this unique flavor. It was the perfect amount of lavender, not too much or overwhelming. They also didn't skimp out on the matcha which I appreciate and is a pet peeve of mine. Would recommend this although it's a little pricey, but support local businesses! Their menu also includes sandwiches, burritos, teas, coffees, pastries, and donuts from a popular local vendor.

O'o Farms delivered a truly, unique and interactive experience with their Farm Tour and Farm to…read moreTable Lunch. I took my parents for their 44th Anniversary and we all love outdoorsy activities so I knew we'd all enjoy this! We were asked to arrive at 10:30 am for the tour and it lasted until 1-1:30 pm. Arrive with good walking shoes, SPF, light sweater and hat (it can get either a little chilly or hot from the direct sunlight), and well hydrated if possible. We were greeted by our friendly and knowledgeable tourguide, Kate from Maryland! She shared with us so many facts about the locally grown produce from herbs, vegetables, fruits, to the friendly worms, to compost and facts about the Farm and the hardworking staff! It was interactive because we got to sniff the herbs, taste the locally grown lettuce, carry a chicken (as seen in the photo with my mom), and even pick the Cherry coffee! After the 2 hour tour, the last hour takes you back to this beautiful seating area in a garden like setting for your 4 course lunch! Each course, the chef comes out and shares details of each course. First course was a Medley of Greens grown on the farm with Tangerine vinaigrette. It was a generous portion for our party of 3 and tried to eat it throughout. There was spiraled carrots and radish with julienned snap peas. Second course was Pan Seared Ono (their proteins are all locally sourced) with Mamaki Tea and Lemongrass Rice with Bok Choy, Collared Greens and Cabbage. Third course was my favorite! I'm usually a big fan of fish but the chicken was so savory and that rub was delish! It was an Organic, Cage Free Chicken with Coffee Cherry Citrus rub with Caramelized Coffee Honey Hash of Carrots, Parsnips, Rutabaga and Celery Root. The spread was a Turmeric and Parsnip puree. Last course of dessert was the O'o Freshly Brewed Coffee with Milk and Simple Syrup with a Dessert Platter of Fresh sliced Pineapple, Tangerine and Apple with Homemade Chocolate Truffles. The meal left us full and nourished! What a wonderful anniversary gift to give my parents. We truly enjoyed it and even made some new friends, both local and visiting.

The best meal that I had in Maui! Everything was fresh and I loved knowing exactly where our food…read morecame from. My son enjoyed the mahi mahi tremendously, which for a kiddo who only eats chicken normally, is a huge compliment! I thought the tour was very informative and interactive as well. Our guide Molly let us pick, smell, and explore a lot of the plants they have growing on the grounds. She also very nicely picked a tangerine for my son because he really wanted one. Overall, worthwhile experience, despite the long drive from Lahaina. I would do this again, whether it is the brunch + coffee tour or the lunch tour!

Emily was such an awesome host on the tour. And the fact that that everything is organically…read moresourced feels so good.

The tour is very nice and informative. Jack he wonderful people skills.thank you for the great…read moreget-q-way