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    Kihei Caffe

    4.2 (5.3k reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Delicious freshly made cinnamon rolls with a side of cream cheese. It was really sweet.
    Olivia G.

    You have to stop here and enjoy the amazing breakfast! We stopped here a few times early in the morning before our adventures would start and it was amazing! We had the French toast, pancakes, burrito, breakfast platter. It was definitely so good. The service was awesome and the ambience was incredible. We definitely recommend this restaurant and you will not be disappointed..

    Macadamia nut pancakes
    Maya L.

    The food was really good, and the service was super fast! We tried the loco moco, which I definitely recommend if you're looking to get some good protein in the morning. I had the chilaquiles, and while the flavor was great, the chips got soggy pretty quickly, so I probably wouldn't order them again. However, the macadamia banana pancakes are an absolute MUST! The coconut syrup was delicious and really made the pancakes even better. There's plenty of seating, and even when it gets busy, it seems like as soon as one person leaves, another sits down, so you don't have to wait long for a table. The atmosphere is super casual and laid-back, making it a great spot to enjoy a good breakfast. Definitely worth checking out!

    Corned beef hash (superb!), grilled fish in the background
    Amy Y.

    First of all, the corned beef hash is fantastic! This is a fast casual roadside restaurant that proudly touts its breakfast and brunch, and it lives up to the hype. The corned beef hash tastes like it's made in-house, not too salty. I had to dock a star because they were out of two of the drink options we wanted to try, and the food took a while to get to us.

    Chorizo with scrambled eggs, pancakes with bananas (Mac nuts on the side)
    Lisa L.

    A Kihei breakfast classic. You order first, grab your drinks and then sit down. We ordered the ube cold brew coffee, the chorizo with scrambled eggs and the pancakes with bananas and Mac nuts. There was a surcharge paying via credit card. Chorizo and scrambled eggs came with fresh hot tortillas and had great flavor without being salty. Pancakes were worth the hype. Overall, solid place to get breakfast in Kihei.

    Macadamia Banana Pancakes
    Sandra D.

    The most delicious breakfast! The breakfast sandwich was so good, I substituted with chicken sausage and it was the best ever! The Macadamia Nut Banana pancakes are incredible, you will not find better anywhere else. We devoured all of it so fast the only plate I took a pic of was the pancakes.

    Banana & Macadamia Nut Pancakes
    Michelle C.

    They always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so we took it to heart with a visit to Kihei Caffe. You order at the register first, and then the staff helps you find an available spot on their patio. There was a bit of a wait on a weekday morning, but we slowly got through the line and were seated. We decided to try their: - Cheese Omelette with added Spinach, Onion and Portuguese Sausage - Macadamia Nut & Banana Mochi Pancakes - The mochi element added a fun texture to the pancakes, making them extra chewy. I do want to note that each topping is extra as a heads-up! - Ube Cold Brew Overall, I'm glad we went with a sweet and savory option and was surprised that we finished the hefty portions. It definitely left us full for the rest of the morning!

    Vicky Y.

    This is an order, pay & sit down joint, they move super quickly after they receive your order & call out your name about 10-15 minutes later. There is lots of street parking / a parking lot in the back that's pretty easy to access. The bathroom is located in the building in the market next door! The food itself is good, but I wouldn't necessarily say you have to go out of your way to try this place. They also have lots of drink options like coffee / smoothies, but we decided to skip out b/c we got coffee earlier in the day. Bring your own water bottle bc they only sell boxed water -- no cup water provided. We ordered two Loco Mocos (one with chicken fried steak -- def worth the extra upcharge -- and a beef patty for the other, which is just okay). The pork fried rice is pretty tasty, but very oily due to having both bacon and pork bits inside. The banana and macadamia pancake is also just that -- two thick pancakes with banana slices and macadamia nuts atop with a scoop of soft butter. It would be nice if there was some sort of glaze that accompanied the pancake, but maple syrup worked just fine! Still a solid place to eat at if you're craving breakfast foods as they have Hawaiian / classic American breakfasts! Definitely wish I could have tried the banana French toast, but unfortunately they were sold out for the day!

    Tulisa T.

    the banana macadamia nut mochi pancake was so delicious. super chewy and the toppings are great. the acai bowls are so flavorful. the loco moco and the country fried steak eggs were great but my favorites were the sweeter orders. space is spacious with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. service is friendly. highly recommend, you can't miss this spot!

    French toast with fresh strawberries
    Ta'keisha R.

    I couldn't get enough of the catfish and breakfast potatoes. Went here three days because it was so yummy. We were lucky enough not to have to wait in the super long line that forms at this place. You HAVE to try this spot

    Kalua Eggs Benedict, grilled chicken, banana macadamia pancakes, coffee
    Haylee M.

    Had to come here for the first breakfast in Maui and it was a 10/10¡ Husband loves Eggs Benedict and picked the Kalua Eggs Benedict. Portion size of the pork was actually really large which was quite good. I'm not usually a pork person, so I'm not the best judge, but he loved it! Buttermilk pancakes with banana and macadamia nuts - 10/10! Such super fluffy pancakes and They actually went so well with the bananas and macadamia nuts! I'm not usually a banana or macadamia person, but honestly this combination was delicious! Got some Grilled chicken breast on the side for protein - Nice that they had this option of getting just plain protein on the side. Also got their daily special coconut something coffee! It was a season of item so I don't even remember what it was but it was yum for sure! We came at 9am to beat the crowds and got seated immediately. Service was also very quick! Also got a table outside with a view which was lovely.

    Fried rice - I believe it had portuguese sausage, spam, and some other protein
    Lisa D.

    Our eyes and stomachs ordered before our brains did, so even though we went family-style for every meal during this trip, for some reason we made our last one hefty and all ordered our own portion. A big happy mistake, I'd call it. We all really liked what we ordered and even got an extra portion of banana macadamia pancakes to share, so needless to say we had some leftovers. The line was out the door but moved pretty quickly and we were able to snatch up a big enough table right away but there are employees that will help seat you when they can. They also had some tres leches cake samples on the side at the register for you to try, but maybe for that specific one they can try out a new method because it was just pieces on toothpicks. And if you know anything about a good tres leches, you'd know it was drenched and so it was inpossible to pick up with a toothpick I imagine it tasted amazing though

    Michael N.

    Solid breakfast and lunch joint for locals and tourists alike. They have all the classics and some brunch specials on Sat and Sun. Hurry on the weekend before they sell out on the specials. They only provide 1 refill on coffee and sodas (no refills on lemonade), but you'll need to go to the counter if you want a refill. The outdoor dining area is spacious and very scenic. Overall, 4 out of 5 due to some dishes not worth the squeeze.

    Burrito
    Catherine M.

    A great stop during our trip in Maui. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. My husband and I split one of the speciality burritos and it was huge and very good.

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    The best waffle I have ever had, which was not something I was expecting. My husband loved the loco moco, as well.

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    Ask the Community - Kihei Caffe

    What time should you go to limit the wait?

    They are pretty busy during breakfast time and brunch time. Around 11:30 they were not busy when we were there. Also depends on how many tourists are there.

    What is in the Ube cold brew latte (besides Ube)?

    Do you offer dairy-free pancakes?

    I really don't know. I'm lactose intolerant and I ate their pancakes and didn't irritate my stomach at all. All bodies are not the same however Thts based off my experience

    Is a reservation needed?

    No reservations accepted.

    So excited you opened on the west side!!!! Will you have your fabulous cinnamon rolls? 🤞🏻❤️💕

    They sure do!

    Do they accept credit cards?

    Cash only, but they have an atm inside.

    Any gluten free pancakes or waffles?

    I didn't notice any, but heads up ...they use canned pineapple on their waffles! Nalu's had better food, call them, they are friendly there too!

    Do the macadamia pancakes contain any milk or traces of milk (butter, etc)?

    It contains butter

    Is takeout available?

    Absolutely. They are super quick and very good about it too.

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    Cool Cat Cafe - The Classic Leader of the Pack

    Cool Cat Cafe

    4.2(2.2k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    •$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Casual dining

    There's plenty of yummy restaurants in town but you'd be hard-pressed to find a large, diverse menu…read moreanywhere even close to Cool Cat! We visited twice and everything we tried was delicious. Their barbecued ribs are surprisingly special and fall-off-the-bone-tender. My husband really enjoyed the fish tacos. We both had grilled chicken on our second visit. I can't remember the last time I saw baked potatoes as a side choice and they were perfectly prepared as well. We found the service to be very efficient and friendly despite the place being super crowded and busy both visits. The milkshakes are a bit spendy with the 'daily special' running $18! My husband loved the flavor but not sure we'd spring for that again.

    Cool Cats had been recommended to me by someone i know who lives on Maui. So my wife and I made a…read morepoint to stop in for lunch. We were seated in a booth along the wall by the hostess. Ruby our server takes our order, and sends it in. Time goes by and Ruby comes by looking at worried that we might get mad with her. She tells us that "wifi went down so our order didn't print in the kitchen, and she will it through the kitchen". Things happen. Our food comes out and it was good. While we were eating something else happened so I went to talk with another staff member, who took care of this issue. This turned out to be case of if it will go wrong it will. The manager was told about all that happened and stopped by visit. He took care of things, and asked that we give them a try again. We did, and here what happened. We had just lunch near by and wanted to have one of the various milkshakes. So we stopped in a few days later. The was fairly busy, and hostess sat us at a table in front of the counter. The server came over to take our order in asking us what would like to eat? My wife tells her, that didn't want anything to eat since we just had lunch, and only wanted milkshakes. The servers face soured a little hearing this. She walks behind the counter, turns to lean against the counter with her back to us talking with the young man who makes the shakes. She brings the milkshakes over and they were good. Our server never smiled the whole time in dealing with us. She dropped of the check and walked away. We paid cash, and left. You know that place where you always have a bad experience. Unfortunately Cool Cat Cafe is one of those for us.

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    Cool Cat Cafe
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    Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Lobster deviled eggs

    Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman

    4.2(6.6k reviews)
    3.3 mi
    •$$

    Omg the seared Ahi!!! The quality of the fish is phenomenal. It comes in this tangy onion…read morevinaigrette that is just perfect as a dip for the refreshing jalapeño mashed potatoes. It's so good I'll be dreaming about it. The Mac crusted mahi was very bland. Pretty much no flavor. Fish was fresh. Rice had no flavor. Wouldn't get again Drinks here are always on point! The passionfruit foam is incredible! I love that our server knew the good dishes and was able to give reliable recommendations!

    This was the only place that I repeatedly visited during a 2 week vacation that wasn't a food…read moretruck. Gorgeous restaurant, very friendly and efficient service (highly recommend making a reservation during popular mealtimes), very well made and clean locally sourced ingredients for their menu items. They are one of the few places open a bit later and with all day service that is not in a hotel. Plenty of parking and an elevator for ease of access. They also offer live music and happy hour. They made my favorite salad of my trip... it was a very simple green salad made with local sweet onions and greens that was a must order with every meal. The deviled eggs with lobster was another favorite. The fish and chips, tuna melt, burger, and mahi sandwich were all good. I would pass on the happy hour pizza and fried dumplings - both were more dough than topping or filling.

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    Kale salad

    Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Grilled Wings and Truffle fries with Parmesan.

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    Lāhainā Brewing - Wailea Craft Kitchen

    Lāhainā Brewing - Wailea Craft Kitchen

    4.4(235 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    I give LB five stars for the combination of great value and terrific food. Our family of four…read morereally enjoyed our evening here--it was a well needed respite from the overpriced fancy menus of the various resort restaurants down the hill. We started with the spam and unagi musabi, which is cut in half and a bit messy for four to share but perfect for two. It was delicious! We also had the poke nachos which had plenty of fresh ahi piled on. My wife and I split a smash burger deluxe style--one of the best burgers I've had for a while. The boys split fish tacos, which they devoured with enthusiasm. We had two sides of fries for the four of us, which was more than enough. The server was helpful and efficient. We had the tasting flight, and all five beers were excellent. Can't wait to come back!

    Skip the food, enjoy the beer…read more Ok tourists, you gotta know that anything in Wailea = wallet piracy. This place is no different. Way overpriced and rather uninspired food. Suggested tip is 25%, that's a huge red flag! Lahaina Brewing purchased Kohola brewing about one year ago. How I wish I had visited before that, because looking at historical Yelp reviews, the previous food offerings look SO much more interesting and were made with local and traditional products. Now what you get is $11 spam musubi, a pretzel that has both fish roe and sugary syrup on it (gross!) for $21, pseudo-Niçoise salad for $28 (WTF!), and imported shrimp cocktail for $5 a shrimp. Piss off! Even the server said it was a total rip-off. The menu is massively disappointing for those who actually have a frame of reference. Good thing we only came for beer. Tried the Kohola beer in Makawao and was very impressed. The Tall Story Pale Ale is really excellent, gold standard for pale ale, but you don't have to come here to enjoy it. Happy Hour is 2-5 p.m., $2 off Kohola draft and $4 off a glass of wine. Regular price beer is $8.50, fairly standard price. Unlike others, we had a good service experience. The ambience is comfortable, but I still would not return.

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    Lāhainā Brewing - Wailea Craft Kitchen - Indoor-outdoor seating with regular live music schedule

    Indoor-outdoor seating with regular live music schedule

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    Lāhainā Brewing - Wailea Craft Kitchen - Koholā pretzel, unagi spam musubi, steamed southern fried chicken buns

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    Burger Boys - The Deuce (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)

    Burger Boys

    4.4(140 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    •$$

    Service: a bit of a wait once you order ,but the result was an exceptionally juicy, tender Wagyu…read morebeef burger. There are a handful of benches available. Location: nestled together with other food trucks in the South Maui Gardens, we went on a Thursday when the arts and craft booths are there but to find the place there are no signs at all except the #35 on a mailbox so we drove into a gravel parking lot not knowing where the entrance was but there is the main entrance at the roundabout. Food: The burger was a double patty on a fresh baked soft bun and was cut in half which I find easier and less messy to eat. We also got the onion rings that were quite tasty seasoned and golden crispy and not greasy. A burger boys did not disappoint, and will be back.

    We found them at South Maui Gardens and decided to give them a try. We ordered the Deuce Deuce…read moresmash burger ($19) and an order of onion rings ($8). The burger was very delicious, and they even cut it in half for us to share. The beef was flavorful, juicy, and cooked well. My only minor critique is that the bun felt a bit large and thick compared to the amount of patty, but it was still a really good burger overall. The onion rings were also excellent, crispy, golden, and delicious. The biggest downside was the price. For a burger and an order of onion rings + tax + credit card surcharge, our total came to $29, which felt pretty steep. The food was good, but the cost may give me pause before ordering again.

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    Burger Boys - P10 Smash Burger with meal (side of crispy fries and a drink)

    P10 Smash Burger with meal (side of crispy fries and a drink)

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    The Pint & Cork

    The Pint & Cork

    4.1(1k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    •$$

    Came here for a nightcap and I do NOT regret it. Though we did not have any food, the menu looked…read moreamazing. The service was extremely attentive, and we got to know each of the bartenders and staff. The environment was extremely welcoming and it was not too loud to carry a conversation. I highly recommend this for a date night and/or a nightcap. I will return on my next trip!

    6.22.26 UPDATE We…read moreoriginally had a disappointing experience due to slow service, limited attention from staff, and the lack of air conditioning during our visit. However, the owner took the time to respond and explain that the entire shopping center wing was experiencing cooling issues and that the restaurant was dealing with significant staffing shortages at the time. While that doesn't completely change the experience we had, I appreciate that the owner acknowledged the challenges and responded professionally rather than dismissing the feedback. One observation I would offer is that, as a customer, it was difficult to tell who was serving tables. I noticed several employees in Pint & Cork shirts moving around the restaurant, but only saw a couple of servers actively covering the dining area. It's possible some staff were assigned to bartending or other responsibilities, but from the guest perspective it gave the impression that table service was understaffed while other employees appeared unavailable. I still think there is room for improvement in the flow and logistics on the floor, but I appreciate the owner's willingness to engage with feedback and explain the circumstances. That being said, I would be willing to give the restaurant another chance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATED REVIEW AFTER OWNER'S RESPONSE: 6.21.26 I appreciate the response. It's telling that you addressed the air conditioning, disputed the gender of an employee, and questioned whether I was even there, yet didn't meaningfully respond to the concerns about service, timing, attentiveness, or food quality. If a customer leaves with a poor experience, the question isn't whether they perfectly recalled every detail. The question is why they left with that impression in the first place. I suspect future readers can draw their own conclusions from both the review and the response. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Probably the most disappointing dining experience of our Hawaii trip. We specifically asked to sit indoors because we wanted a break from the Maui heat after spending the day outside. Unfortunately, we quickly realized there was no air conditioning, making the indoor seating barely any cooler than outside. The restaurant also felt severely understaffed. It took around 10 minutes just to get a Diet Coke, and every time I asked for assistance, the woman working at the register seemed to defer the request rather than help or find someone who could. Meanwhile, some employees appeared more interested in chatting than helping customers, while only one or two staff members seemed to be working the floor. I understand restaurants get busy, especially in a tourist area, but the issue wasn't just the wait--it was the feeling that customer service wasn't a priority. As for the food, it was nothing special. I ordered a steak that had a nice smoky flavor, but it arrived well done and overcooked. The rest of the meal was average at best and definitely not memorable enough to make up for the service issues. Between the lack of air conditioning, slow service, inattentive staff, and mediocre food, this was one of the few places in Hawaii where I genuinely regretted spending my money. Considering the location at The Shops at Wailea and the prices being charged, I expected a much higher level of hospitality and execution. There are far too many great dining options in Wailea to come back here.

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    The Pint & Cork - Indoor and outdoor seating.

    Indoor and outdoor seating.

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    The Pint & Cork

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