Toured the farm in 2023 and brought our group of 8 back for a tour this week. Very nice upgrades…read moreand, this time, we got to watch a milking in action. Stud Hemingway is always fun to see! Feeding the goats was extra special. And those adorable "kids"! Best part of the visit is purchasing a flight (or two) of the cheeses. Added bonus was the fabulous samples of 2 cheeses and a truffle. This tour is a MUST DO when you visit Maui!

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.

A tucked back ramshackle hut in the side of S. kihei road that had a few items. It must be the…read moretime of the year where there aren't any pineapplea because the only one there was $16! We picked up one papaya and a small sweet onion is all. Always happy to support a local business.

I had a great experience with a mango from this storefront and was curious to learn more about the…read morevariety, so I reached out on Instagram to ask. They saw my message and acknowledged it, but never followed up with an answer. It's a small thing, but engaging with curious customers is an easy win for any specialty food business. I would have happily come back and likely brought others if the question had been answered. Hoping they tighten up their customer communication, because the product itself was worth the outreach.

Very good pizza fast and nice people. I would recommend to anyone. You won't be sorryread more

We walked in and immediately sat down. We ordered with no line and the staff were super friendly…read more We got the cheesy bread and it was SO good. We also got the meat lovers pizza and the Huli Huli Chicken Pizza. The meat lovers pizza had so much meat on it! The Huli Huli chicken was super good. We were in and out within less than an hour. Overall would come back again!

We drove by this persimmon farm on Maui 2 years ago, and their fruit looked soooo fabulous, but…read morethey were closed due to the pandemic. This year, we contact the owner Noel (sp?) Hashimoto, and he was very accommodating. The story of how his farm started is available on their website and is an interesting one. We easily set up a time to come visit his farm and buy a small number of his prized persimmons. He and his wife were present when we drove up and they were both delightful people. Very kind, modest, and unassuming - very aloha . His brother's farm is right next door, and they also appear to have great reviews. While visiting, we asked if they had any of their Maru variety persimmons about which I'd read. He was kind enough to cut one in quarters for me and my wife to try at no extra charge. A delicious treat. We bought 3lbs of the fuyu variety and I have eaten two already today. Without doubt the sweetest and best persimmons I've ever tasted. So glad we were able to give them a try and we hope to pay them another visit when we come to Maui again next year at this time. I love to support small family businesses with excellent product from good people like this. Mahalo for the tasty treats and your aloha welcome.

When you used to eating healthy and especially when you're on vacation it always seems difficult to…read moremaintain your healthy habits. If you've got time 'Mana Foods' in Paia is a perfect spot to satisfy those needs - grab a quick meal or stock the shelves or fridge of your condo. only 15 minutes from Kahului airport. There is a Whole Foods just as close to the airport but by visiting Paia you get to kill two birds with one stone; Paia is full of little shops and restaurants & Mana Foods is unique in many ways and definitely worth a visit. Mana has a 'ton of healthy food options' and the hot food bar is superb; many organic selections, killer soups, sandwiches, steamed veges, etc. The hot food bar is hands-down way superior than Whole Foods. There is plenty of 'scan to park' spots available in Paia and it may be important to note that there is not a lot of places to sit down and eat your food if you purchase food to go... you kinda have to find a shady curb somewhere to sit down and eat. I think Mana in Paia is well worth a slight detour.

Favorite health foods store, or market in general, in Paia. They have a great selection of natural…read moresnacks. The pricing is fair for on-island.

This place is the spot! What an amazing find and so glad I came here on my first day so that I was…read moreable to come back and back and back again. They have all that you'll need! Food is great (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), gelato amazing. I also got sandals here that are the best pair I've ver had. This was a gem the whole time we were there. Very thankful they made this place. It's awesome!

I cannot tell you how top tier this place is. My group of 9 visited Island Gourmet 3 times in our 3…read moredays here in Maui. In the back, you will find a food court with endless options, whether you grab what is already laid out or order fresh off the menu. I had the California roll twice, and the rice was so soft with a perfect rice-to-filling ratio, easily the best California roll I have ever had. I also tried the BBQ flatbread, which was pretty good. Ordering off the menu was also a great option. I got the fried rice and galbi, which came with sides and were all delicious. One thing my friend could not stop talking about was the poke, which was slightly on the spicier side but fresh, soft, and very tasty. This place has it all, and you really cannot go wrong. It might be a bit more on the expensive side depending on what you get, but it is pretty in line with the rest of Hawaii's pricing. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You can also grab groceries and snacks while you are there.

808 (the Hawaiian area code) Deli is a great place to grab just about anything you might need to…read moreenjoy a day in Hawaii. I made daily trips to their location in Kihei which was next door to a condo I rented in July. I stopped in for coffee everyday which was always freshly brewed and tasty. They also had a nice assortment of wine, beer, pre-mixed cocktails and other beverages, most of them chilled and ready to enjoy. I purchased lots of snacks to enjoy with my beverages, such as cheese, crackers and chips. Service was top notch! The ladies there were friendly, kind and very helpful at answering a wide variety of questions I had about things to do, how to properly apply zinc-based sunscreen and where to mail postcards. I would seek out other 808 Deli's should I return to HI.

I stopped by here yesterday with my father for lunch. We were looking on Yelp for a quick and…read morecheaper place close to our condo when 808 Deli popped up, so we headed right over. This deli is located in a strip mall and is bigger inside than it looks from the outside. On one side they have the ordering area with a beverage cooler, a display case, and hats for sale with their logo. The other side has seating and can probably fit around 30 to 40 people. For lunch on this day I went with the chicken pesto panini while my father went with a hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut. The menu described my sandwich as chicken breast, sun dried tomato, toasted pine nuts, provolone, and pesto spread, and my father's simply as sauerkraut and mustard. It was busy when we were there, so it took about 10 minutes to order and another 15 minutes for the food to come out. Since we ordered separately, my food came out first and even though I planned to wait, I had enough time to eat it while waiting for my dad's. The chicken pesto panini ended up being quite good. The chicken was moist and flavorful and there was more than enough cheese. The sun dried tomatoes added a nice pop of flavor, although I wish there had been more. My favorite part was the pesto spread and pine nuts, especially the garlicky flavor from the pesto. My dad also thought his hot dog was good. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I enjoyed my sandwich and my dad enjoyed his hot dog, so I would be interested in trying more of the menu.

Only place I was able to find coconut candy! Not sure why they were so hard to find but I went to…read moreseveral farmers markets and shops with no luck and finally found what I was looking for at Tutu's. Cashier was super nice and offered us samples before trying. It's a small shop but they have a good variety of products!

Just moved to Maui a few weeks ago and this was my first stop after hearing very good things about…read morelocal products. The woman who helped me I believe was Julia was great with answering my questions and suggested lots of other local places that I need experience. I went back hoping to see her again and tell her thank for all the kindness and information she provided me. Unfortunately she was not there but I'll go again and look forward to giving her a formal thank you for her hospitality and aloha

My team and I have worked with Charcuterie Plus Bar a few times now for a couple of special events…read more They offer charcuterie boards, boxes, mini sized servings in cones and cups, table grazes, and even offer workshops to learn how to create your own masterpieces. We have ordered a mix of different sized boards to fit our needs for each event. The boards were beautifully presented and offered a variety of meats, cheeses, and crackers to choose from. It was because of them that I discovered the Sartori Cabernet Sauvignon BellaVitano Cheese (delicious wine cheese) and that pesto is amazing with honey. Haha :) At first we weren't sure if it was "enough" food for the amount of people we were expecting, but they turned out to be perfect for snacking/grazing and everyone loved the presentation. It can get quite a bit pricey, but they will work with you to create a menu that fits your budget and ideas if needed, and can even incorporate any dietary restrictions or preferences. For us, it was worth it to add something that was not only pretty and delicious, but saved us a lot of time! All in all, I'd recommend Charcuterie Plus Bar to add a little special touch to any event.

I've worked with Ivette from Charcuterie Plus Bar Maui twice now-once for a graze table for a…read morelarger event and once for my daughter's birthday. My daughter LOVES charcuterie so hiring Ivette for catering was a no brainer. And the big event was a success as well. People wouldn't stop taking photos of the graze table, because it was so pretty. Both times Ivette delivered a gorgeous set up full of fresh and beautiful food, from fresh fruit and veggies to delicious cheeses and meats. Also her home-made hummus is so yummy. Everything looked so pretty, thanks to flowers and garnishes. Not only is her food pretty and delicious, she is also great to work with-professional, communicative, and really open to ideas and customization! She'll ask preferences and ideas and will work hard to make your event special and custom. I highly recommend Charcuterie Bar Plus for events!