Came here to try out the famous stick donut. It's a cute, old-school bakery that makes you feel the…read morehistory of the place. I went early to make sure they didn't run out. There were RACKS of them!! In addition to customers lining up to buy them. That's how you know they're good! One lady told me that the butter rolls are good too, so I bought some of them to try. The butter rolls were super soft and had a nice sweetness to them. I enjoyed them! The stick donut was AMAZING! I enjoyed pulling it off the stick. The glaze is delicious and the donuts have a crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside. So yummy! I'll definitely be back for more! There were three sweet ladies working in the store. One was getting what seemed to be phone orders prepared and the other two were checking people out. They take credit card in addition to cash! Parking: Need to find street parking in the area or try the lot behind the store. They were super friendly too.

This place is an institution in Maui that is run by a couple of folks who are very patient and…read morenice. In an old grocery store turned famous for the doughnuts in a stick, it's worth a stop to support a local business that offers a big variety of treats. Malasadas, cream puffs and a variety of breads that are fluffy and tasty looking. We lucked out as there was only a couple of folks in front of us. On the weekends, I imagine it is busy. They have a small parking lot which was full of folks NOT in the store. Ugh! Luckily we were early which meant plenty of street parking. We tried all of our treats and my favorite is the vanilla custard malasada. They are generous with their filling and each of the items are fairly light. Oftentimes fried items become heavy once cooled. Not the cases here. Support this great local business!

I've returned 3 times (in the last couple months) since my first visit and I may have a baked good…read moreproblem. Which in this case is a good thing. Pearl Island Bakery is one of the vendors at the Upcountry Farmer's Market Saturday mornings in Pukalani. European style baked goods using fresh locally sourced ingredients; so what she makes is dependent on the fruits she can get her hands on. She has sweet and savory treats, but I've only tried her sweet stuff so far. My favorites are the lilikoi cheesecake and strawberry cream crumb cake. Nice big slices of smooth and light creaminess. The cheesecake has a nice gelatin lilikoi layer. She is generous with the fresh strawberries folded into the strawberry cream crumb cake. Just stopped by this morning and picked up the strawberry pavlova slice (has mounds of merengue) and the banana cream crumb cake which is similar to the strawberry one. Delicious! For chocolate lovers, I heard the flourless chocolate torte is amazing. Personally, I love fruit pastries and baked goods, but I'm willing to try any of her baked goodies!

I was only going to eat half of the Poppy seed roll. Oops! It's gone. So yummy…read more Definitely will be back.

I Love this place! The daily food options are really tasty &…read morefresh, perfect to grab & go to the beach Great booze selection too The entire street is just lovely Looking forward to my next visit

Makawao, HI. I found that this store is a very good…read moresolution to grabbing a good bite to eat and avoiding the expense of a restaurant. There is quite a large selection of hot and cold food items available, and the ladies working here are exceptionally friendly and helpful. We were offered tastes of any counter items and given two avocados. I ended up getting a large salad that was excellent and the sesame chicken wings that were delicious. When the cashier realized we were walking, she rebagged our purchase into a double bag with handles.

I have been a Maui Cookie Lady fan for ten years! Up until November 2019, we visited Maui on an…read morealmost yearly basis. (Yes, we are way overdue to get back on island!) I had heard about the Maui Cookie Lady cookies in early 2016 and knew that I had to get one the next time we visited. At that time, the cookies were only available at various local markets that would get a delivery once or twice a week. There was no dedicated retail store then. In November 2016, it finally happened! I was able to find a small supply of Mitzi's, the Maui Cookie Lady's, cookies at the Market Maui (since closed). My first cookie was Da Half Baked - a chocolate chip cookie stuffed with Reese's, Snickers, AND Oreo! OMG...only a super creative cookie chef extraordinaire could have imagined such a delight! I knew that I would be a fan forever!! On every subsequent trip, I sought out the amazing cookies. It wasnʻt always easy to find them, as the batches were small and offered in very limited locations. I would be on a mission and never gave up until I found them. My friends and co-workers were always so excited when I brought them back a "world-famous Maui Cookie Lady" cookie when I returned from Maui. In late 2020, the year after my last trip to Maui, the Maui Cookie Lady opened up a retail shop in Makawao. I haven't been able to stop by in person yet, but I will be going the next time I visit. I tell all my friends about the cookies, and several have been able to stop by the cute shop. When I am lucky, a friend will bring back some ono cookies for me. The Maui Cookie Lady cookies are not like most of the cookies you are used to eating. The first thing that you will notice is that they are really big!! I like to say that they are "gargantuan"! The second thing is that they are made with creative ingredients that may be familiar to you, or they may be new. Many of the varieties incorporate local ingredients lilikoi, Kona coffee, and macadamia nuts. The combination of flavors will excite any cookie loverʻs taste buds. Donʻt worry if you are not local to stop by the shop in person. You can order cookies online, individually or via the monthly subscription box. If you are visiting and want to take a few home with you, know that they can be frozen and stay great when you want to enjoy them. They do not contain preservatives, which I think is a big plus. In addition to creating great cookies, Mitzi is a big supporter of the community. She helps with various fundraising efforts to help those in Maui. As a former teacher, she is connected to educators in Hawaiʻi and their special needs. Once I get back to Maui, I will visit the store and update this review. I can't wait!

WE MADE IT!!!! @mauicookielady After stalking this…read morebeautiful place for years, online.... We finally made it to the island and bought all the cookies!!! I'm so excited! I don't know which cookie to eat first. The shop was seriously soooo adorable, beautiful and fun. The Staff was very nice and welcoming. I'm so thankful we were finally able to have this experience! We absolutely loved it!!!

Espresso Mafia is just what I needed after flying into Maui for a quick pick me up…read more Located in Makawao, this cute coffee shop had such great reviews I knew I had to stop by and I wasnt disappointed. I ordered their iced MacNut latte, a vegan raspberry Pop-Tart and purchased some of their signature roasted coffee beans to take home The owner and I had a great chat and he took the time to recommend some other local foodie spots to try while I was in town If I wasn't staying in Kanapali, this place would have been my daily coffee spot during my vacation Definitely stop by and take the time to stop by the other cute shops and eateries on this street...you won't regret it!

I stopped by here yesterday for my morning coffee. Whenever I go on vacation I try to hit up a new…read morecoffee shop every morning and on this morning I ended up heading over to Espresso Mafia. We were heading back from a sunrise at Haleakalā when I decided to check Yelp for good nearby coffee places and this popped up, so we headed on over. This coffee shop is on Baldwin Ave in Makawao and the inside is pretty large with lots of seating. They also have a display case with baked goods over by where you order. After looking over the menu I ultimately decided on one of their specials, a cherry vanilla latte, which I don't think I have seen before in a coffee. After only a couple of minute wait, I had my latte and was out the door. My coffee here ended up tasting really good, almost like a cherry vanilla ice cream. The cherry flavor came first and that was followed by the sweet vanilla. While I know the coffee was there, it got lost a bit with the cherry vanilla flavoring. Still, I enjoyed it. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. A cherry vanilla latte is a new combo for me, but I enjoyed it and only wish the espresso was a bit more pronounced.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED…read more The long time bakery located at 20 Kekaulike on Maui is PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Delicious scones and other tasty delights are no longer available from Jeanne the Bread Lady on Kekaulike. She does not do mail order, nor does she deliver. Jeanne is enjoying her retirement!

From the owner: Locally sourced traditional recipes of baked goods and cakes European style with Island Flair!…read moreoperating every Saturday @ upcountry farmers market on Maui Hawaii

Here's your updated 5-star review:…read more Vida is such a gem in Makawao! The street-front parking is a huge bonus, and having restrooms available makes it an easy, comfortable stop. The lox bagel was absolutely delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and those pickled onions took it to the next level. Truly top notch. The coffee was just as impressive. I tried the Thai Coffee and it was perfectly balanced, rich, and smooth. The seating areas feel intimate and cozy, whether you choose indoor or outdoor. It's the perfect spot for a relaxed morning, catching up with a friend, or even a first date. And as a real dog lover, the resident coffee shop retriever dogs made it even more inviting and special. They added such a warm, welcoming touch to the whole experience. I'll definitely be back!

We always stop here when in Makawao as the coffee is the best on the island. Unfortunately they…read moredidn't have the beetroot latte today, but the decaf latte they made was Ah-mazing, strong, creamy foam and a great taste with no bitterness. You can tell they prep their own coffee beans. The lilikoi pop tart was good, tart and tasty and not overly sweet. The blueberry muffin good too. However the artichoke pastry was dry and unseasoned and I had to leave half of it as it just wasn't worth eating. First time this has happened here as we usually love their food and coffee. It won't put us off coming here again though, the coffee is too good not to! I might just be more careful with my food choice next time.

Stopped here during a downhill Haleakala bike tour.., Shared…read morethe shoyu chicken plate: chicken well seasoned and very tender. No room for more food, but the waffles looked great. Super friendly service too.

This place smelled great when we walked by so we came back for lunch. Service was friendly. Plate…read morelunches were good. I liked the pulled pork better than the beef brisket. Portion sizes are large. I couldn't finish it all. Good place to grab lunch if you're in Makawao.

okay so this was the best lunch i've had in maui…read more the sandwiches are just so amazing, the focaccia is fresh, the salad is fresh, everything just works perfectly! on top of that, our server was so incredibly friendly, she's the type of person who makes you excited to eat LOL i also had the fruit smoothie ($7 for 20 oz) & it was extremely tasty and flavorful. plus the shaded area makes it great to escape the heat! after this meal, i feel truly enlightened.

We're here again enjoying a wonderful lunch. This time I chose the Fish of the Day (half) sandwich…read morewhich was Ono on homemade Focaccia bread with Wasabi mayo, lettuce, tomato and sprouts with a small caesar salad. Delicious sandwich as always, fresh ingredients and fish was cooked perfectly. If you're looking for a fancy cafe, this isn't. It's just good food in an alley. The owner serves you, and she's always in a good mood. We'll definitely return when we're in Maui in the future.

Great bakery. Have been here a few times It is currently closed until October 3rd. Great bakery,…read morestreet parking as well as small lot out back.