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    Kraken Coffee

    4.6 (34 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Jason F.

    I stopped by here 2 days ago for my morning coffee. Whenever I go on vacation I try to hit up a new coffee shop every morning and on this day I ended up heading over to Kraken Coffee. This particular location is a truck in the food truck area of Kihei Marketplace and has both a walk up window and a drive thru. On the morning I was there, two people were working, one on each side. After looking over the menu I decided on a Haleakalatte and chose to get it hot. The menu described it as a deep rich caramel latte. As I watched the barista make my drink, I noticed it was going into a plastic cup, which meant iced. It ended up coming out as a large iced coffee. Since it wasn't a big deal, I took it and went on my way. The coffee itself ended up being pretty good. The caramel flavor was on the lighter side, adding some sweetness without overpowering the coffee. The coffee itself was rich and came through nicely. I also liked that they used coffee ice cubes, which helped prevent the drink from getting watered down as the ice melted. If anything, it added a slight bitterness, which I didn't mind. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. While I would have preferred the hot latte I ordered, the iced version worked out just fine and was still enjoyable.

    Dulce_ M.

    There are several locations of Kraken Coffee in Maui. There's 1 in Kahului Airport, 1 in the Kihei downtown and also in the Wailea Gateway. We tried the Kihei location, behind the South Maui Gardens. Ordered Kihei kicker their most popular drink. It's pretty average in my opinion, nothing that really stands out. It's not something unforgettable. I had better solid iced coffee and sadly this is not it. Service is quick and the barista is friendly. Overpriced! We're in Hawaii, that's expected. I think it's the hype, because people really do come here. There are about 3 customers before us.

    Haleakalatte
    Hania H.

    We had a cup of coffee twice a day for our entire vacation and this place was definitely our favorite. Pretty sure they were food trucks but they made it a drive through which was nice. The wait was not too long but the coffee was worth it. We made no modifications but I would probably ask for light ice next time. The staff were nice and the cups were a pretty good size. Definitely recommend!

    Dolonchapa C.

    Kickass coffee! Take the complimentary espresso ice cubes Kihei kicker is truly a kicker

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    Kelcy D.

    Kracken is conveniently located off South Kihei Road by the Happy Belly and Fruit Ice Cream food trucks. Kracken has a walk-up window and a drive thru. Our go to is their iced coffee with coffee ice cubes. They have some specialty drinks, frappes, smoothies, and cold brews. They also serve breakfast quesadillas, pastries and snacks. We like their coffee and service. Be sure to get a punch card.

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    Kristen D.

    Needed a little pick me up this morning & kraken coffee did just that! I got their dirty kraken chai- it was sooo good & the drink actually stayed hot/warm for 2hrs which was amazing! They make the drinks right when you order/pull in. The workers are very friendly & work efficiently. I highly recommend & all their drinks have a lil fun pun to it!

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    Tracy S.

    The service was fantastic! Not the best coffee I've had but it was convenient and consistent.

    Mochawao

    Probably my favorite coffee on maui!! The mochawao is sooo yummy! decent prices as well

    Jennifer S.

    We were visiting Maui for the week and had Kraken 4 times. It was a part of our morning walk! Delicious beverages and delightful service.

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    Angela C.

    New location! Same amazing coffee. Kraken coffee is the only coffee spot my husband and I loved so much we had it twice during our trip (we usually opt to try new places). Look for the truck and it's the same concept of drive through! Friendly service too. We love the mocha wao (get it half sweet) and Kihei kicker (made with irish creme & half n half). Note, this location doesn't really have seating like the other location so it's truly a to-go spot!

    Kihei Kicker
    Long K.

    Still my favorite coffee place when visiting Maui. I typically like thicker coffee with more cream, so the Kihei Kicker is always my go to. Don't forget to ask for coffee ice cubes to retain the flavor as it melts. This walk up/drive thru didn't exist the last time I came 4 years ago. Came here twice during my trip, and the first crew I encountered seemed like they didn't want to be there.

    HALEAKALATTE (RICH CARAMEL LATTE) with sweet foam topper
    Karen R.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this iced coffee. They offer coffee ice so your drink doesn't get watered down. It's quite rich which is my vibe and it's not overly sweet 10/10.

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    Marty S.

    Easily the best coffee we had on Maui--and we tried more than a few spots. I'm a hot latte drinker, and the Haleakalatte here was so good I could've had it every morning. Rich, smooth, just the right sweetness. The crew at the truck was friendly and fast, and the vibe was laid-back and local. If you're in Kihei, skip the chains and make this your go-to coffee stop.

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    Best coffee we've had on the island. White chocolate Mac nut latte is really good. Also have a drive through

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    Cute little coffee truck. Amazing coffee and service. Love that they have a drive thru as well.

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    I got their Mo Cha Wao white chocolate macadamia nut latte hot. Very smooth. Good balanced.

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