You will not find a better French bakery anywhere on the mainland or in France than this place. Sure the line is long sometimes, and it is a crapshoot what they might have from day to day but it is all good so it doesn't matter. Some suggestions in order of awesomeness: 1) Pain Aux Raisin - out of this world - if the chef ever stops making this I will hunt him down! :) 2) Big Foot - almond-y flavor - really good! 3) Palmier - ok that should be #1, but anyway, you will never experience a palmier like this if you are lucky to get one hot out of the oven. If you happen across La Provence and don't live in Maui, you will be forced to sell all your belongings and move here rather than eat anyone else's palmier again. 4) Cinnamon Sticky Bun - this is basically crack, not that I have ever tried crack, but you will be addicted and have to move here (see above). Some recommendations: 1) arrive at 8:30am - if you come too early some stuff won't be out of the oven, if you come too late you may miss out. Plan around this and you will thank me later 2) bring cash - they only accept cash and you will want to buy a lot of pastries 3) do not, under any conditions, ask to see what they are cooking in the back. Every hear of the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld - same idea. This food is awesome so you don't want to get banned for life! :) read more

La Provence - Pain Aux Raisin - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Just an unpleasant place. I live nearby and would love good food options in area...unfortunately the service here is just horrendous. After going there once I just had no desire to step foot in there again. They make you feel like they are doing you a favor by serving you. And now they've successfully pushed out the BBQ food truck that was across the street. Keep in mind the hours were very different and these places arent really competing...they just can't help but be jerks. Ironically the last time my wife got food from this place it was because she was waiting for her order from the BBQ truck. We won't be going back and will actively tell others to avoid this place. If you are looking for other options in Kula and want to support small businesses, try Morihara Store, 808 Bistro, Maui Slice, or Grandma's Coffee House. Lots more options in Pukalani and Makawao...just don't go here. read more

This place was PHENOMENAL. To get it out of the way, it is cash only, so bring cash. We tried the crepes, I had chicken and brie and my date had veggies and goat cheese, both were absolutely wonderful. Topped with a delicious espresso and one of their amazing pastries and you cannot go wrong. Speaking of pastries, The pastry selection for pickup is the best I've seen on the island, everything is delicious. We had to grab a dozen to go just to share with our family who didnt come to breakfast with us. read more

We made dinner reservations for Friday, June 28, and when we arrived the restaurant was closed.

Incredible good and done of the best service I've had. The coffee is outstanding! I had the latte and my friend had regular coffee. They have an array of eggs Benedict. Check their days and hours of operation, they close at 2pm, so it's a special occasion if you can make it there!! read more

Self serve water. Out of roast beef au jus and waitress came back and said out of avocado for sandwiches. Must be hot cuz ice in cup just brought to table is melting. Five tables with red umbrella shading in outdoors during lunch time. Maybe the indoor seating in the house is only for??? If closes at 2 pm then can't be for dinner. Baguette was fresh, good to sink teeth into. Toothpick was inserted into both halves and thinly cut slivers of chicken, brie cheese, tomato, lettuce and red onions complimented each other. Server was pretty and friendly, checked on us a couple of times. Gave us a run down on their pastries: tarts, croissants, lots of fruit choices. She said good to look at them to decide but you need to go into the bakery. Let hubs eat my pretty side salad with dressing and balsalmic drizzle. Bottled cranberry juice was a nice change from my morning iced tea and pre-lunch bottled water. Hydration is the key during this island hop. Beware the spider webs. read more

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Love the ambience, where you dine in outdoor setting under patio covering. Food is very tasty. I enjoyed eating the eggs benedict plus savory crepes with chicken and brie cheese. You have to get some of the desserts, too. They have an array of French inspired desserts to choose from. read more

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Food was okay. Staff/business is picky about things, almost like it's a bother for you to order things, sit where you want and pay using card. They're a cash only business. The dessert was really good though. read more

La Provence - Chicken & Brie - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Genuine French pastries and breakfast are wonderful! Ambiance is super casual. Outdoor dining only. A very small, family owned business. Worth the drive, but can be inconsistent with posted business hours. Sometimes they are not open when the listed hours say they are. They were not open on the Wednesday I went but were open the following Saturday. Go early as they do run out of items! The morning buns are delightful! I visit them every time I am on Maui! read more

What can I say... this place was lice a sliver of Province. Really enjoyed our meals and the kids loved the pastries. Sticky bun and fruit pie hit the spot read more

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Authentic French pastries and cuisine. Family owned small business which is reminiscent of my time in the Provence.

Terrible service. Only 1 other party dining in, but never got service after sitting for 30 minutes. "Waitress" completely ignored us when we tried to get her attention. Seemed to have no problem instantly serving the local table that sat 20 minutes after us. Didn't get to try the food... hopefully they train their cook better than their front of house employees. read more

La Provence - Incompetent Server - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Tucked away upcountry. The service, cute setting, and delicious food (we had the Benedict's - yum), not to mention the pastries. And just like France, you're invited to sit and stay awhile. Do not go if you're pinched for time. Treat yourself to this place and a leisurely meal. read more

Great coffee and pastries. The line is a bit confusing and they don't always open on time but it's definitely worth it!

Stumbled on this little gem while having car trouble. It's literally across the street from the mechanic. I had a delicious Danish that was flaky and flavorful, and the latte, while not the best I have ever had, was serviceable. I especially loved the outdoor patio that overlooked the island below. Make sure you bring cash or your checkbook, however. They don't accept credit cards or any transfer apps like Zelle or Venmo. read more

We had the most amazing dinner service and fun last night. The food and service was some of the best I have had on island for a long time. So thrilled we have another dinner choice in kula. Come on Upcountry folk. Let's keep the wonderful restaurant going. Make reservations. Thurs., Friday and Sat dinner. I can't wait to go again! read more

The French pastries are wonderful. Very tasty and not too sweet. I had a crepe and it was wonderful too. There is a nice outdoor sitting area that has a wonderful view of the ocean. The ambiance is very charming. It feels like a bit of France. Doesn't accept credit cards. read more

Love the eggs benedict, I get it every time. Service can be iffy depending on who you get. Overall great spot to go for breakfast when kicking off the weekend. read more

La Provence - Eggs Benedict w/ Bacon Tomato , Avocado - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Get the lilikoa tart and it's a win!!!!! The puff pastry tarts with various fruits (cherries, apricots) are of course delicious but nothing special (puff pastry, fruit ... there ya go) but the lilikoa meringue tart is to die for and to come back for. The quiches were also on puff pastry and were a boingy mess ... tender, but somewhat flavorless ... but COFFEE, strong and delicious ... CROISSANT, yes. and Lilikoa tart .. you can't go wrong. read more

La Provence - Lilikoa meringue .. SO GOOD I dream of it. - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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We go here once a month but after this time we will never go back! The staff is extremely rude every time we go but this time they took it a bit too far!!! The girl helping us kept asking if that was it... like she was bothered we were ordering lots of pastries. She kept making faces and rolling her eyes. Sad because we love this place but refuse to support rude people/bad service. Tips: cash only Masks are still required Go early read more

We stopped to have breakfast here on our way to Haleakala NP. The eggs benedict with crab cakes were a good breakfast item for sharing, the hollandaise sauce paired perfectly with the crab and eggs. The crepes with chicken and brie were also tasty and large enough to share. We also took chocolate croissant & the lemon pie from their bakery. The croissant didn't have the rich taste that would normally be present, so don't think I would recommend that. The lemon pie was refreshing and quite a large size. Only con would be that I taste some sort of alcohol-like bitterness in it in a few bites (not sure if it was from a vanilla extract or sth else), and that did take away from the taste of the pie. read more

La Provence - Crab cake benedict - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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There were 3 or so occasions in the past where I've tried to go here and for one reason or another they were closed? Well we finally made it happen a few months ago when we had friends visiting from another island. We had worked up an appetite after picking strawberries at a farm down the road and we decided to make our way here since restaurant selections around this part of town are minimal. We got to La Provence and found the parking lot to be completely full (there's only a handful of stalls). We ended up parking on the side of the road further down & seemed to work out better anyway. No prob. They are known for really good pastries so after we ordered our meals, I went inside to check out their dessert case. I put in my order ahead of time because I wanted to make sure I got what I wanted before they ran out. Best decision ever! They held my pastries in their case for me while we enjoyed our meal. My mother in-law and I got a crepe and my husband got an eggs benedict. My mother in-law is the most picky eater in the world (I hope she never sees this review), but she thoroughly enjoyed her crepe. For me, it was good, not great. My crepe was a bit dry and I was left wanting more sauce or ... something? Not sure what. After we finished our meal I got the pastries that I had purchased earlier and we all had a bite. The lilikoi merengue was so yummy! All of their desserts are pretty tasty. It is a bit pricey, but pretty doable for a once in a while type of thing. Now, I know La Provence sometimes gets a bad rap when it comes to customer service either being slow or rude, but based on my experience it was fine. The waitress was nice and service was pretty timely and they held my desserts in their case. I believe she was the only waitress serving a pretty full house. Maybe we were just more patient since we were in good company :) read more

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We popped in for a pastry and restroom stop before going on a farm tour in the area and managed to score a parking spot right beside the door, which was very lucky as the sides of the road in both directions were full of parked cars proving how popular this cafe is. We arrived around 11am and the pastries had almost disappeared! Luckily the 2 they had remaining were exactly what we wanted to try, the almond tart (dense and moist with a rich short pastry - it may have been better with a layer of raspberry or apricot jam - but it was a true traditional french pastry. Hubby's lilikoi (passion fruit) meringue tart was divine, with a rich fruity sharp custard and a cloud of sugary meringue to cut through the tart fruit. Both pastries were rather large but we didn't find it difficult eating every last crumb...lol. The coffee machine was broken so we opted for tea which came in a teapot, and my hibiscus tea was pink, fragrant and perfect foil to the dense almond sponge. Restrooms were clean, there is a pretty garden patio, the place was packed and there was a contented hum as people ate their crepes and pastries in the sunshine. We will be back for more when we are in the area again, but will try to get there earlier for a larger selection of pastries. read more

La Provence is a little quaint restaurant In kula.. wonderful breakfast.. seating outside. Fresh baked French bakery. Delicious. Call before heading up out out. Check to see if they are open first. Close at odd times. But well worth the trip if they are open. read more

Just went to the La Provence Valentines dinner and was so so excited for the beef weillington. not sure what i was expecting but what was delivered was a 1 oz piece of very well done steak (?) honestly unsure if it was even steak bc how hard it was. Baked in a puff pastry-- not what I thought "beef wellington" was... maybe I watch too much Master chef or was excited for someone too cook a medium rare steak for me. but aren't you supposed to roll it wit's prosciutto too? that was not part of this food item. I dunno but I could not even chew thru the meat because it was like a rock. My bf ate the top of the puff pastry which was admittedly beautiful but that made me mad because he ate the only good part of the ordeal. It was $120 for the dinner per head - he got chicken that was ok - and it was BYOB so we spent like ..... $300 for some shetttty deals. read more

I have been here on two occasions, each time they had little selection. Today I ordered a sándwich from their posted menu, after waiting for 15-20 minutes. I was told they have no sándwiches today, and no further explanation. Like others have said the staff is rude and YES plenty of flys around the food in the cabinet. Three strikes your out, no two visits were enough for us. read more

Very French :)))) Nice folks from Avignon but still scared of Covid (2 people inside at a time) Great coffee and tarte aux pommes, worth the drive. Laurent read more

My favorite Kula hideaway. I've only been there for breakfast but every time I am always happy with the service and meal. And I love the quaint, outdoor sitting area! It definitely adds to the charm. read more

This is a perfect spot for a quick breakfast after seeing the sunrise at Haleakala summit. It should be just starting to open after enjoying the sunrise and making your way slowly down. Their full breakfast menu (eggs benedicts etc.) is not available until 11 am or so, but bakery goods are! I noticed a sign saying that there is a maximum purchase of 3 pastries per type per party. They focus on quality rather than quantity and these baked goods must be popular so they have to put this restriction! We ordered the ham and cheese quiche, the spinach mushroom and goat cheese quiche, both $4.95 each, and the scone that day which was mango and berries. There is outdoor covered seating and it's a homey feel, with their cat wandering around. Now let me tell you about these quiches. They are probably the best I've ever had. I thought they were a bit on the expensive side, but once I tasted it, I had no regrets. The egg mixture is light and flavourful with lots of ingredients. The pastry around it is crispy and buttery. I wanted to get more for later but we had food left at the condo and no stomach space. The scone was also amazing. My mom said it was the best scone she's ever had. It's crispy outside, but moist inside. Lots of fruit and every bite was delicious. All in all, a perfect place to stop after the summit or if you are in the area and want a quick bite. To go or eat in, either is good! If I ever do visit the summit again on vacation I won't forget to stop by to grab quiches and scones! read more

La Provence - Mango and berry scone, ham and cheese quiche $4.95, spinach tomato and goat cheese quiche $4.95 - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Good cuisine over the years, every time. Nice to eat outside and enjoy the view and upcountry climate. Pleasant staff. Great stop. Lots of parking. read more

TERRIBLE SERVICE. Would have been 5/5 with better service. BRING CASH OR CHECK-- Plastic is not accepted (at least, not during our visit). PROS: *Fair pricing *Nice aesthetic (music, decor, view) *Good food CONS: *Absolutely terrible service *Self-service water station, at a sit-down restaurant *Debit/credit cards not an accepted payment option SUMMARY OF VISIT: Unless our (my wife and me) visit was out of the ordinary, be prepared to wait an hour minimum to be seated. Water is self-serve-- meaning, wait-staff will not bring you a cup of water; you're responsible for retrieving and filling your cup. 3-star simply because of poor service. Food and atmosphere were nice, but not worth the wait. I wouldn't return unless service was better. Again, this might've been a fluke. FOOD: We ordered: *Ham and cheese crepe *Veggie and goat cheese crepe *Iced latte (we received a hot latte) Crepes were good, and presented well with a side salad and Yukon gold potato. PRICING: *Only cash or checks were accepted for payment. *Pricing was fair. Breakfast crepes averaged $10 each, and desert crepes running $6-10. SERVICE: We waited an hour to be seated, and an addition 10 minutes to have our order taken. Our food came in a timely manner, once ordered. After we finished eating, we waited another 20 minutes to receive our bill. Once we received our bill, we were told we needed to go to a separate section of the restaurant to get change for our payment. We waited ANOTHER 10 minutes to get cashed-out. ATMOSPHERE: Nice atmosphere. Relaxing French music was playing and cute decor. When we went, it was sunny with a nice breeze. read more

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I WILL DREAM OF THIS PLACE. As someone who has traveled to France and lived in Italy, not in a bragging sense but to qualify myself as an avid pastry eater, these pastries are unworldly. The smell alone will take you to another life. Arrive early, and with an empty stomach. Will be going back for breakfast soon, because I filled up on pastries last time before I could eat off the menu. p.s. the egg quiche was the best eggs i've had in my life! they just melt in your mouth. read more

La Provence - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Many here compare this restaurant and the food that they've had to Paris, France. First off, This place is really cute and the service was great. I like The patio, the natural set up with banana and passion fruit trees surrounding and the views make it very relaxing. In terms of the food, I've never had a crêpe anywhere else in France, French Polynesia, Canada or the US where it's brown and burnt on top. I had the smoked salmon crepe and the filling was quite tasty. My husband had the chicken and cheese crêpe and it was quite bland and average. Both crepes were burnt on top. We also tried their pastries. The almond croissant Was OK not as light and flaky as I'd hoped when comparing to the best I've had. The scone was also ok, a decent breakfast scone. I'd go back for the atmosphere and if I'm in the area. read more

This is just a brief follow up to my previous review; The bakery is definitely worth going early for and in my opinion after today, a must do. On the days the restaurant is open, the bakery opens at 8, and it appears items begin selling out by 9. After I chose the few that looked amazing, I asked which items I should add to my order being it was my first time I was in time for the bakery and I was told to try their Almond Croissant. I would have never imagined how incredible it was and definitely the best of the ones I tried. I will order it every time I return. I believe most if not all of their pastry prices were between $2.70 and $6, which was pretty reasonable considering the quality of everything. It is still a little disappointing that they do not accept credit cards, but I respect that this choice helps to keep their prices lower. I wonder if it might be better if they increase their prices by 3% or so, and accept cards. read more

Stopped in here several times for espresso and pastries. Everything was fantastic. Their quiche is perfect: flaky crust, tasty fillings and a beautifully light custard. Their croissants, chocolate and otherwise, were just like those I had in the Paris patisseries. I was surprised to find authentically French pastries on Maui. I haven't yet sat down to have brunch on the patio, but that is in my future. It's lovely! read more

This place is such a rip off with the rudest people working the front. I just paid 14$ for this 2 sides of avocado and 2 sides of tomatoe I even went back to make sure "is 2 slices of avocado a whole 3.50cent side "? And they were like yup. I've loved across from this spot for 2 years now and won't be continuing to give them business read more

La Provence - 14$ for this 2 sides of avocado and 2 sides of tomatoe I even we - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

Mmm I love this place! This is tucked up country in Kula town. Their variety of crepes and eggs Benedict are delicious and creative! I loved their salon spinach cheese crepe and their eggs Benedict with avacado and tomatoes. Both dishes come with salad. I loved the salad dressing they use here too! Not to mention their pastries here are amazing! From savory to sweet and the perfect amount of flakiness! I got a Pain a Chocolat and mmm that was yummy! They also have coffee here too! Service was great too! I will def be back! This place is cash only. read more

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My family and I visited while in Maui. We ordered: the crab cake spinach crepes, salmon crepes, and a variety of pastries. Everything was delicious and fresh. This is truly a hidden gem. Service was friendly and quick. read more

La Provence - Crab & Spinach Crepe - French Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

It's a shame because the food is good & I used to drive all the way up from Paia for the pastries but after my experience today I won't be coming back. I believe that good customer service & being gracious to our neighbors here on island is one of the threads that holds a community together. Today, the owner answers the phone and for a simple question is terribly rude, treating me like I'm wasting his time by asking about whether they have the product I'm looking for before driving all the way up. He barks at me that I'm wasting his time & then hangs up on me before answering my question. I've spoken with him on 3 seperate occasions and he's like this with me every time. I just can't stomach supporting a business who treats their local customers so poorly. I will miss the food, but I won't miss being treated like dirt. read more

My partner and I went to the sunrise at Haleakala and found this absolute gem by pure luck on our way back to our hotel. They open at 8AM, but would recommend arriving early as locals come and line up waiting to have first pick of pastries. Parking is also limited. Breakfast is not served unit 9AM, so the first hour is only pastries and coffee. CASH ONLY!!! There is a gas station not even 5min walk down the road with an ATM if need be. Each party is limited to 9 pastries, and we stocked up to have breakfast each morning at our hotel. The pastries are absolutely fantastic. Period. We purchased palmers, berry scones, pain au chocolate, and croque monsieurs. The coffee was very basic and a bit rough if you're used to higher quality coffee, but was great for us being sleep deprived! There is a cute outdoor seating area to enjoy your meal before heading back out on the road. Highly recommend this place. It's a local hidden gem that was just a lucky find for us! read more