(+) Azuki bean mochi…read more Maui specialty chocolates is a family owned business that sells high quality chocolates, candies and mochi. They have plenty of selection in terms of chocolate. The reason we visit here is for their mochi. The mochi is some of the best I've ever had, and I have been to Japan to try theirs. The flavors are chocolate, peanut butter chocolate, and azuki bean (red bean). I'm not a peanut butter fan nor chocolate, so I just ate the red bean mochi. The mochi is so soft and the red bean filling is not too sweet and filled with a good amount of it. Since it is a family business, the hours are fluctuate constantly. There was a point where every time we visited, it was closed during our stay for 4 years straight. Check their website to confirm hours.

Local store that I believe is family run and makes the most delicious fresh mochi with chocolate…read moreand peanut butter. They also have chocolates in fun animal shapes. Fun mochi and Hawaii stickers for one $1. Will definitely stop by next time I'm in the area.

I recently discovered the Maui Candy Company sells The Good Apple! I was craving some fancy apples…read more& sent my boyfriend here to pick me up two. One was a fancy chocolate one & the other was one of my favorites, the strawberry matcha. Pro tip: If they have these in stock you'll have to ask because they are stored in the fridge. Until next time. Xoxo, ChelsieFletcher

Someone dropped off a whole lotta treats to the workplace which is how I got introduced to the Maui…read moreCandy Company. PRODUCTS: Gummies, teas, lollipops. SWEETS: Green Apple & Strawberry Banana The mixture of green and white bears are way bigger in size than the Haribo-brand version. The green apple flavor was very distinctive and spot-on but the strawberry banana was more of a creamy strawberry. Awesome Blossoms These are multi-colored, fruit-shaped gummies that give off a strong fruity smell upon opening the pouch. The flavors were very bold and tasted like real fruit juice. Amazing! Strawberry Red in color and yup, tasted like a strawberry. A favorite among the office and the first bag to go out. OVERALL: I like a little sweet carnauba wax every now and then, LOL.

My husband and I were in a rush on our way to dinner at Lahaina Fish Co. when we walked by the…read morefudge company and the employees were handing out samples. They were so nice and polite that after dinner we returned and bought a "Maui" box full of fudge. I'll admit, they have some of the best fudge flavors we've ever tasted best it's also the most expensive fudge we've ever purchased too.

The store is very, very tiny. The woman who helped us was very nice and we sampled two types of…read morefudge. Maui Mud Pie and Chocolate. Bother we're delicious. They had a promo sign stating "Buy four at $7 each and the fifth one is free-$38.00" so for $$39.60, we got 5 types. They taste nothing like what we sampled. Every single one is awful. The coconut taste like mint, the Maui mud pie is stale, the chocolate taste like perfume...ugh!!! There is a number on the bottom...is this the expiration date? Was is last year? Is it when it was made? Buyer beware! We opened it to slice a sample of each for dessert with a group. Everyone agrees something is "off" with this award winning fudge. Feeling very disappointed and irritated that I'm out $39.60. I should've just put two $20s into the trash, cuz that's where this is going.

The roll cakes at Shikeda are the perfect treat when you're craving something sweet but don't want…read moreanything heavy or rich. The sponge cake is so light, and the cream fillings are just as light, paired with fresh fruit. Nothing about it weighs you down. The strawberry and cream is my favorite, with the matcha strawberry coming in at a close second. But honestly, my suggestion is to go with the sampler box and get a slice of everything: strawberry, ube, mango, banana, matcha, and cookies and cream. You won't regret it. Just make sure to go early, because they sell out fast. Aside from the roll cakes, they also have bentos, musubi, and sandwiches, so there's plenty to love here. Shikeda does beautiful Japanese-inspired bento and patisserie, and if you have a sweet tooth but want something on the lighter side, this is the spot. Highly recommend!

Saw this little spot while walking out to the car and the word musubi caught my eye as il always a…read moresucker to have one! While it's a bit of a turn off for me when there are no prices displayed for any of the items, I'll still support you at least one time. There was the spam only musubi and one with egg which is what left with me. Initial visual is that it's juicy because of all the space and rolled in furukaki which are both things that I love! Nice hot when it left in my hand and out the door we went. The taste is good as the sauce wasn't too salty and the rice was just right; not to hard or soft. The rice was still able to hold together and the additional furukaki was generous. Nice shop to try! Street parking was easy for us this time

If you're looking for good baked goodies to bring home as omiyage, Patticakes Bakery is such a…read moresweet find. They don't have a storefront -- everything is done through online orders -- but the gal who helped me was incredibly kind and went out of her way to assist me in person. I picked up four bags to bring home to Oʻahu and they were SO good. My family enjoyed every bite and immediately asked where I got them. You can really taste the care and quality in each baked treat. If you want omiyage that's delicious, local, and guaranteed to make your family happy, Patticakes Bakery is the place to go.

Such delicious products! They all have a shelf life, so one can't pack too much to bring back to…read morethe mainland. It's too bad that shipping is half the cost of the product.

Their macaroons are super chewy and tasty, and my personal favorite are the butterscotch and turtle…read moreflavors! The chocolate chip one is pretty good too! Love chatting with the owner and you can usually find her at the swap meet on saturdays or at the market on the west sife on sundays! - Miguel Morales Photography

I went to the Maui swap meet and stumble across this vendor. I bought their Mac "trail mix" that…read morehad some macaroons inside and wow what a delightful experience. I wish I had bought a big bags. Great service and location. If you see them snag a bag!

Amazing cafe with clean interior and delicious pastries!…read more With a sleek modern aesthetic, the inside is cool and perfect to work/study for just hang out before a flight as it is close to the airport and has free wifi. I also saw someone bring their dog, so I guess it must be pet friendly too! Parking: own parking lot, but in the morning It is super busy so may need to park elsewhere when coming before noon Got the: 1. Hazelnut coffee mouse: 10/10 to die for, absolutely would get again, likely tomorrow 2. Chocolate croissant: 10/10, absolutely amazing, legit French croissant 3. Coconut roll: 10/10, scrumptious but may be a little sweet for some TLDR: you won't regret either a quick pit stop, a relaxing get together, or a extended working session here, as the pastries and inside are just awesome

Truly scrumptious!…read more The coffee, the sweet pastries, the savory delectable, the clean, simple aesthetic! This was the bakery experience equivalent of a top down drive on beautiful, sunny day across a picturesque European back country. I could have danced out of here like a puppet on strings I was so happy with my service and food. Highly recommend!

Honestly surprised there aren't more reviews for Lee Bear! They are a Maui institution and have…read morebeen serving the community with specialty chocolates, candy making supplies, handmade crafts, and amazing gift baskets for over 30 years! Their little store is small, but mighty and the service is nothing short of spectacular. What *I think* they're mostly known for is their gift baskets/boxes. When holidays, birthdays, special occasions roll around, Lee Bear is such a great place to find an assortment of goodies for friends and loved ones. Their gift baskets are filled with treats like candies, Maui Cookkwees, gourmet cookies and rice krispies that have been dipped in a rich, decadent chocolate coating; freshly hand-dipped in their store to ensure high quality flavor. My favorite is the white chocolate covered pretzels with rice krispies, marshmallows, etc. SO good. It's the first thing I call dibs on when I see it. Haha! Just recently, I stopped in when my little one suggested we make lollipops. They had a wide selection of molds, gel food coloring, candy thermometer, basically everything and anything we needed. They even sold the white chocolate covered rice krispy treat by the package! It's a bit of a splurge, but I like what I like and will pay for it... lol. When we checked out, the lady (I'm assuming the owner?) asked us if we've made lollipops before and offered up so many tips and hacks. She answered all of our questions and even provided a mini recipe book that she suggested we keep as they don't make them anymore. I was really impressed, but not really surprised, with the quality of their customer service. That's what I love about mom and pop shops and the reason I will continue to support local businesses like these. Next time you decide to make a treat or need a quick, easy gift, you don't have to spend hours shopping for the perfect gift. Stop by the store or order a sweet gift basket from Lee Bear & Co Inc.

I am from Oahu and had a friend who is not from Maui but was in the hospital on Maui. I was looking…read morefor a way to send a gift basket to the hospital. I tried an edible arrangement but they would not deliver it to Maui hospital. I was able to get a hold of the kind lady from Lee Bear and although it was after hours, she took the time to talk to me. She listened to my situation and kindly took down my information and when she went to the store the next day, she made my order and delivered it to the hospital!! What amazing service! This is a prime example of living aloha!! I cannot even say how much I appreciated what she had done for me and how much it meant to me. The person receiving the gift basket was also elated and enjoyed the delicious treats that were in the basket!! Mahalo nui loa Lee Bear!!

I joined a FB group for Maui residents, in hopes to figure out how I could help their community…read morerecover from the fire. I would have flown to help, but I'm a single parent that works full-time and I have my cats that I need to look after, too so leaving San Jose wasn't an option. Instead, the group helped me figure out where I can lend a helping hand to. I donated canned goods and dry foods to the Maui Humane Society. I purchased and sent school supplies to a teacher. Last, I wanted to do something nice for the kids.. to show a bit of positivity in light of darkness. I purchased 40 teddy bears and I placed an order w/ Heidi to surprise the same kids that are waiting for the stuffed animal surprise to arrive. Heidi reached out to me thanks to the FB group. Her bakery is also listed on the sheet where businesses have been impacted, so I knew I would help brighten the kids' day and support a local business. I ordered 4 dozens. She has a lot to choose from, but Heidi suggested chocolate chunk and snickerdoodle to keep it simple for the kids. I agreed, but could have opted for any/other flavors if I wanted to. After a few exchanges, the cookies were picked up yesterday. Look at the packaging! So beautiful! I bet it tasted delicious and decadent as well. Thank you, Heidi for helping me coordinate the whole thing. I appreciate you. Stay safe. Mahalo!

They have one of the cutest and aesthetic shops I've been to! I really love their new location and…read moreit's one of the places that has some of the nicest staff I've seen. Their cookies are all amazing - the mexican chocolate and snickerdoodle are definitely faves - stop by if you pass by their location in Kahului! - Miguel Morales Photography

I walked here from my hotel and found it easy to get to. Lots of items and food for sale. Bring an…read moreumbrella in case it spontaneously rains, I was glad to have mine! I got food from Shibiz and it was generously portioned and delicious. The shaved ice from Maui Girlz was delicious as well.

We were exploring Maui and we had this on our list of places to check out but I think I would skip…read morethis next time. Parking is easy enough, entrance fee is only $1, and there are quite a bit of vendors to browse through. There are some artists and specialty craft booths but I think a lot of the booths just sell mass produced items or just junk. We did check out some of the food stalls but we only ended up getting coffee and the poke near the back. I think if you're into souvenirs and trinkets, this is a great place to go.