Kalia Cafe is a great breakfast spot tucked into a small shopping center in Kihei. Perfect place to grab a solid breakfast before heading out for the day. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly, and the portions were generous. Service was friendly and welcoming, making it an easy, relaxed stop whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go. If you're in Kihei and looking for a dependable breakfast spot without the tourist chaos, Kalia Cafe is definitely worth checking out. Would happily come back! read more

Pulled up to Cafe Kaila about 10am and yeah... get one line. Nothing crazy though, about nine names ahead of us. I was already doing the math and thinking , "Eh, we might be here awhile." But nah, good timing. People were finishing up, bussing tables, and bam, maybe 20-30 minutes tops. Not bad at all. While we was waiting, they come out with waffle samples for everyone in line. I mean... who does that? That's how you keep people from getting all hangry. Instant good vibes, the whole line outside was just smiling and waiting patiently. Finally get seated and both the hostess and waitress were super nice--real friendly, no rush, no attitude. In the front they had mushroom soup on the specials board, so we figured we go sample um. I had them bring a cup of soup out to start along with my wife's coffee. Gotta be honest--when I dipped my spoon in, I was already judging. Looked kinda thin, not creamy like other mushroom soups I've had. I was thinking, "Ahh here we go." Took one spoonful and immediately had to humble myself. That soup was money. Like, stop-talking-and-just-eat. My wife tried it and confirmed that this soup was "winnahs" . Deep mushroom flavor with the right amount of seasoning. It also came with a little piece of focaccia toast which I would have really enjoyed but had to take my wife's word for it since she ate um all . Should've ordered the bowl. Rookie mistake. For my main, I went with the original eggs Benedict. Portions were a little on the small side, but with the roasted potatoes, I was good. Didn't leave hungry, didn't need to loosen the belt--perfect middle ground. My wife got the strawberry waffles and yeah... those were legit. She's not a syrup person, so she asked for more whipped cream. The waitress comes back with a little mountain of whipped cream in the little silver ramekin. All in all, solid spot. Friendly people, ono food, and little touches that make you feel taken care of. We will be heading to Cafe Kaila again to try some other stuff like the "chicken and waffles", and next time, I'm not playing around with the soup. Bowl, Garans. read more

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Good, but could be better. I had a breakfast croissant sandwich and my beef was with the construction. The bottom of the croissant was cut too thin. This caused the bottom to flatten to an eighth of an inch and retain extra moisture during heating. Then, the top of the croissant was overcooked and became chewy. No longer a sandwich, it was a knife and fork-wich. The egg part was good, but I didn't care for the square, cold cut style pressed ham they used. Side note: best wood, disposable utensils I have ever seen or used. read more

Very good location & spacious. My husband & I stumbled upon this cafe after a day at the beach. I was very happy to sit inside this cafe. Their black coffee is very good - nutty & fruity. They also have a wide coffee drinks selection, as well as food. read more

Kalia Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Dude if you want really great breakfast sandwiches, waffles, coffees, and more; then say no more. This is the spot for you. Highly recommend the everything bagel with cream cheese added to whatever egg/cheese/meat combo... you'll thank me later. The service is super fast and super friendly. I've been coming for 3 days, at busy times, was in and out in 5-8 minutes each time. I liked the staff especially because I met various ones each day, all being very kind with real positive vibes. Setting is amazing. You can eat inside or at the outside benches OR, you could grab it to go, walk across the street and enjoy it with and incredibly ocean view... plenty of benches to sit from afar as well. read more

Service was excellent and food came out fast! Awesome food. Check out the store front for some goodies too. read more

Kalia Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Had a late Sunday breakfast. Ordered the burrito with salad, Bubble Waffle and a side of bacon. Good portion to share. We enjoyed all. They were friendly and helpful. They were closing in 30 minutes and was nice about letting us know since we were going to sit down to eat. Ambiance was quiet. The place was clean and have cute merchandise for purchase as well as coffee bags to take home. Other customers came to purchase cold drinks. Would recommend if in the area. read more

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Wanted to let you guys know that if you order online a vegetable bagel don't expect cucumbers as advertised. Not sure what the menu looks inside because I thought it was the same menu. But when I picked up my order and went to work, I was disappointed that they, what I thought, forgot the cucumbers. Of course I checked the online menu, making sure I wasn't making things up, it says cucumbers as one of the ingredients. With that I called to let them know they forgot to put it on. The girl said they don't put cucumbers on their veggie bagels... I mentioned the website specifically and she did apologize and said she would let the manager/owner know about the site. So I paid $16 with tip for a bagel. Does come with a lot of chips ... so if you like more veggies bring your own‍ Oh haven't taken a bite yet, I'm sure it taste wonderful. Ok took a bite, yup taste like a bagel, don't know if they toasted it. Wasn't an option online. Would be better if the bagel was crispier. Enjoy! read more

Kalia Cafe - Vegetable bagel sans cucumbers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

I spent $30 on breakfast and coffee here and when a bite of bagel went down slow as I tried to swallow, I asked for a cup of water. The cashier says, "I can't give you water. we have bottled water for purchase." When i looked visibly shocked she told me she could sell me a cup of tap water for 79 cents. "For the cost of the cup" .... she said. This level of greed, this lack of community care, is uncommon on the island. Spend your money elsewhere. Gross. read more

Kalia Cafe - unsalted bland potatoes and an average bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

While waiting for my friend tog eat her nails done next door stopped by for Kalia's blueberry lilikoi (passion fruit) lemonade and it is so fresh and delicious. They have testers to taste their "butters" for lilokoi, ube, etc and I almost impulse bought them all. Truth be told there's a good chance I'll come back because everything tastes so good read more

Kalia Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

We were looking for a quick breakfast and found this cafe close to us in Kihei. The person taking our order was friendly, patient, and helpful. You order at the counter then pick it up at the when it's ready. This location is a cute spot and not very big. Yet, they have indoor and outdoor seating. The food was good. We ordered the Bubble waffles which resembled a mochi waffle. We also ordered the a bagel. The bagel would have been better with smoked salmon. We also tried the beef empanada. The crust was flakey and the meet filling was tasty, not spicy. read more

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Mid, mid, mid. Went way downhill from when it was Cafe a la Plage. Very plain and boring menu. Food you can make better at home. Sad! read more

We visited Kali Café in Kihei. The location is nice, the staff is really friendly, and they open early, which is convenient. The coffee was just okay. We tried the bubble waffles, but they were just okay too, probably not something we'd order again. I also tried the Acai and coconut parfait, which was good. We ordered the bacon egg cheddar sandwich and the bacon egg cheddar bagel sandwich, both were good. We also asked for a croissant with cream cheese, but they forgot the cream cheese, and we didn't go back to fix it. Overall, it's a nice spot. read more

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Last time I was here I remember it being another name. Now it's under a new ownership "Kalia Cafe." I was with my cousin and we decided to try it out. The guy at the register was very welcoming and kind. My cousin and I decided to get some food and drinks. We chose the Matcha Latte and an Americana. Both were good choices. We decided to share the White Rock bagel , egg & cheddar and added bacon ( on everything bagel) It was delicious, but for me it would have been a notch up if the cheese was melted. Overall visit was nice. Would definitely come back and try other menu items!! read more

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Coffee is hot and tasty! Need I say more? haha We just wanted a quick, easy breakfast and this hit the spot! In a small strip mall (with 2 floors) ... Dolphin Plaza .... it's a tad hidden because there are other shops all around. Look for the huge line at Maui Bread Company... Kalia is 2 doors down from there. We cruised in around 7:45am on Friday morning and were quickly greeted and our orders taken. Didn't take long to get our food. It was hot ... so hot that I had to open up my sandwich to let it "breathe" a bit before biting into it again. I mean... what is a little burnt mouth to start the day? ha! Gives a different spin on 'broke da mouth'. They didn't skimp on eggs nor sausage in my breakfast sandwich. In fact, I gave some of my sausage to the husband to finish. His breakfast burrito came with a green salad. I like when places give you salad as a side to start the day... I mean... we should all start the day with greens (but I rarely ever do.) I took the banana bread to go for later... I forgot it was in my bag, and ended up eating it 2 days later and it was still tasty! Lots of banana flavor! read more

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Found this place after an early morning swim at the beach. Super casual. Pancakes and bubble waffles were great :). Try the cold nitro brew!! It's an order at the counter type place. Fast and easy. read more

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The service from the attentive Taiwanese girl at the counter is definitely 10/10!! Her friendly and warm welcome totally brighten everyone's mood to start the day! Thank you for keep you passion about serving every customer walking through the door :) read more

Kalia Cafe was our last breakfast in Maui - quick and casual! The interior had minimal decor aside from the gifts and merch for sale. I'd already gotten my caffeine fix that morning, so I ordered a Hibiscus Lychee Iced Tea, which was delightful - so refreshing. For food, I chose the Lox Bagel (toasted, on an everything bagel). As a former New Yorker, I usually have low expectations for bagels elsewhere, but this one hit the spot. The lox was tasty and I appreciated the capers on top. The food did take a little while to come out, but we also came in as a group of 8 so the cafe got busy very quickly. Overall, pretty good! read more

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I guess I expected more after reading the reviews. I was the only person in there and given a beeper for my single latte order-felt a bit impersonal. And an $11 latte was a bit of a shocker. Probably won't go back. I'm a big believer in customer service and if it had been better the cost would not have been the worst thing. I but it really was just an ok experience. read more

Used to be Cafe @ la Plage. No gluten free items. Good açaí parfait $8. Customer service was efficient but not so friendly.

Quick, easy, and delicious little coffee spot right across from the beach. Super fast service, and friendly staff. We ordered a Monte Cristo and Sugar Beach to-go and the specialty cold brew they had (chocolate drizzle walls with macnut and cream) and then a oatmilk latte with Macnut flavoring (both cost extra). The total was $50 which has been about the price for most small breakfasts/coffees here on Maui. Both coffees were really yummy, not too sweet and well balanced, and the breakfast was gone almost before we could take a picture! Definitely a solid coffee/breakfast spot. read more

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Popular breakfast spot, we ordered the veggie bagel w cream cheese, onion, tomato, cucumber and the monte option w bacon, we gobbled them up. Mac nut latte. We enjoyed our food indoors, couple tables and there are a few outside. It's very busy so expect a short wait at peak time. Servers were friendly! read more

The food was very good, the servers were lovely and very friendly! Outside seating is always a nice touch!

I really liked their croissant sandwich that came with a side of seasoned potatoes. They also have a cute new pina colada drink that Isaac recommended -- an excellent recommendation. I came back the next day to try their lemonade beach. That was really refreshing and not too sweet not sour. read more

Kalia Cafe - Lemonade Beach - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

Thank you for the response. I thought Lox bagels come with more ( just my experience) from different places. Like capers, onions etc. This was the first place we came to when we got here. We flew in on Tuesday and came I think Wednesday or Thursday can't remember which date! Been running around and now getting to my reviews. They are friendly when you walk in- I've noticed a lot of places were not so friendly to us when we walked in and don't greet you they just talk amongst themselves look at you then ignore you. This place greeted us. I wanted to give a good review but sadly it was pretty disappointing the food! My partner got a mocha coffee (overly sweet) I got a lychee or hibiscus tea, it was either one of those it was okay. I ordered a lox bagel which usually comes with capers onions etc. This one Barely had salmon on it. Only cream cheese and salmon. My partner got French toast asked for eggs. They did warn us the eggs are not fresh. Which she said okay and still got it They are more like the eggs they put in your Mc Donald's Mc muffin sandwich She got two. The water (oh man) the cups were SOOOO TINY you need like 5 of those cups. The price was over 50 plus tip. Definitely overpriced. We found other places that came out to that price and better and fresher larger portions. I really wanted to give a better review. The people are nice the place is cute but food was not worth the price. read more

Kalia Cafe - My partners French toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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My husband and I walked to this little cafe when we were on a hike from Wailea. We both ordered bagel sandwiches and Italian sparkling waters. The sandwiches were delicious & really hit the spot! This is a local deli run by the owners so there was a bit of a wait but they let me know when I ordered so it was no problem. The cafe is towards the end of a shopping complex. There was a big of seating inside and outside. read more

Kalia Cafe - Cafe entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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The cafe is beautifully clean and everything we ate was perfectly cooked . Excellent cappucino. Staff were really very pleasant . Nice to see that ! Highly recommend read more

This is a good spot for a quick breakfast. Chai latte was amazing. Breakfast empanadas were a fun thing to have. Sugar Beach and breakfast burrito were also good choices. Loved that a small salad came with the burrito. Maui melon sunrise drink had great flavors and was very refreshing. Kauai purple jungle was not good. read more

The best place to come if you're craving a bagel or breakfast sandwich. The cold brew was also SO GOOD here! The white rock was delicious and so was the sugar beach croissant sandwich. Fast & super friendly service. read more

Kalia Cafe - White Rock on Everything Bagel + Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

The staff and service were nice, and the place was clean, but, the breakfast burrito was tough, probably made yesterday and was barely good enough not to return. I won't get it again.... And, the pancakes were heavy and rubbery, probably a 2 out of 10. We live here and really won't be returning here any time soon. read more

Great little breakfast cafe. A perfect spot to grab a coffee and breakfast sandwich to start the day. They get through orders quickly so even if there is a line the wait isn't bad. Plus the staff are all very friendly! read more

The staff were so sweet here. I got the latte added with macadamia nut syrup and soy milk along with a lox bagel (on everything bagel). Everything was great, however my bagel didn't seem toasted? Or was it lightly toasted? It was falling apart when I got back to my airbnb. The place has ample seating inside and outside of the cafe. Typical Maui prices ample of parking in the lot. read more

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I'm wondering if the owners have changed again because our food was mediocre at best. Coffee good but the breakfast sandwich potatoes were horrible. Maybe just a funky day so I'll try again. Aloha read more

Cute little spot across from Kamaole I in the Dolphin Plaza serving breakfast and light lunch fare. The Pa'ia bagel was a good vegetarian choice as was the lilikoi lemonade. This is a great stop on the way to the beach in the morning! read more

The food here was so so. I had the tuna melt and I wasn't a fan that the tuna was warm. The previous place that was here had a very legit tuna sandwich and I really wanted to get it again. Oh well, that's the way the cookie crumbles. read more

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Great food, friendly staff and atmosphere. Had a great breakfast and enjoyed the nice weather. read more

Kalia Cafe - Loco moco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

My mocha had a very rich chocolatey flavor and excellent foam! Also had a nitro cold brew which was the perfect refreshment for a warm Maui day. Excellent, fast service and friendly staff! read more

Stopped in to snag a quick breakfast and walked away really impressed by the food. My wife got a bagel sandwich that looked and smelled awesome. I went simple with just a veggie topped bagel and while it didn't look like much, tasted great! The service was quick and there were a few small tables inside to sit and wait or eat at. read more

Kalia Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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Here are the highlights of this breakfast spot: Hardworking and friendly staff Fresh products Decent prices Early opening time We visited twice in the week on Kihei. Chai tea latte was excellent as was the Americano and drip Kona. Tried the breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg and cheddar cheese on a bagel. (By the way, you're on an island about 5000 miles from New York so if you feel the need to compare don't bother stepping inside) The sandwich was very good. Filling and flavorful with a nice house sauce. On another visit the Kam 3 was a take home recipe. Choice of bagel with cream cheese and a slice of tomato, cuke slices and red onion. Great flavors from veggies that compliment one another. A little salt and pepper brought out each one. I asked for toasted but they didn't. And maybe slice the cucumber a bit more thinly. This is a great spot to visit. Other sammies and bowls to try too. read more

Kalia Cafe - Avo toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kihei, Hawaii

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This cute cafe had plenty of parking and a small line that went quickly. The service was friendly and everything we ordered came out correct and quickly. It's counter service with a few tables both inside and outside, self serve water and coffee. We ordered the white rock bagel, a plain bagel with cream cheese, and an everything bagel with tomato and capers. The white rock bagel was delicious and loaded with sausage and egg, a really great value. The other bagels weren't quite as toasted as I would have liked, but maybe I didn't order correctly. I'm used to bagels being toasted by default. Overall, a great little breakfast spot in Kihei that is a good value for a casual breakfast or brunch. read more