My family all agrees that Made in Hope has the best acai bowls on the island - and there are some good ones out there. Their drink selection is great as well. Off the beaten path for tourists, but well worth your time to go. We love their heart and ministry as well. read more

Fabulous coffee. And the price is very reasonable. Happy to share that I love this place.

Made in Hope- Yes, all their milk teas are made with non dairy creamers to lactose intolerant friends, drink on!

Drinks and our cashier deserve 10 stars the only reason I give 3 is because of the manager or owner. She was very aggressive when we were trying to decide what we wanted and then she was rude to her own worker. I get that some people may need correction but she did nothing but ask if they had dairy alternatives in stock. So again 10 stars for that worker for keeping her composure. read more

This place is still on my list of neighborhood faves. We still go quite often for acai bowls or boba drinks. They don't really have seating like they used to when they first opened. It's more like a grab and go spot now (which is kind of a bummer because it was a great place to hang out). Besides that, they still make great drinks and acai bowls and also sell a bunch of locally made snacks and other products. Check them out, support local and support their cause! read more

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Made in Hope. Many people do not realize that many women & children have been victimized through sex exploitation (trafficking). The nonprofit Made in Hope organization, located in Wailuku, Maui, brings global awareness of this issue to the public by providing education & awareness, as well as rescues women & children survivors to break the exploitation & secure their freedom while providing hope & a future (Jeremiah 29:11). This Made in Hope Community Center also educates youth on human trafficking & hosts gatherings of various organizations (many of them churches), thereby building many partnerships to support these issues. These gatherings allow staff to train key individuals of these issues so that they, in turn, can provide awareness to their members. Staff have had speakers at the University of HI - Maui College & participated in the annual Maui County Fair, have done sign waving, organized camps for trafficking survivors from the Philippines, & others. As an offshoot, the Made in Hope Café was opened in 2017 by co-partner owners Michelle Tolentino & husband-wife team, Chris & Mari Kanemura (who also own the mochi store, Fujiya in HNL), to provide financial support for the Made in Hope vision. Peter Selvey, a board member of the nonprofit Made in Hope, is the Director of Operations of the café. Management & staff all are staunch supporters of the Made in Hope mission with Christian values in spreading the love of God. Proceeds from the café go directly to the nonprofit Made in Hope to subsidize its activities. The café serves milk teas, black tea, Jasmine green tea, lemonade, acai bowls, & pitaya (dragon fruit) bowls. Teas & lemonade come in numerous flavors with various toppings & in three sizes (slim, regular, large). There are lots of toppings to choose from: boba (regular, mini, mixed); jellies (coffee, lychee, mango, strawberry, etc.); poppings (lychee, mango, lilikoi, strawberry); & other goodies (caramel/choc drizzle, oreo crumble, condensed milk, ice cream, custard pudding, butterfinger candy bits, etc.). They also offer a cute mason jar with the Made in Hope name imprinted on it; use it for drink refills at a discounted cost. There are also acai bowls & pitaya (dragon fruit) bowls with the same available toppings. There is a poster noting a dozen of their most popular drinks which will help you to decide what to order. The front of the café has a cute area of various items for sale: Bibles, Christian books, note cards, jewelry, t-shirts, candies including li hing gummies, bottled sauces, syrups, seasonings, cookies, coffee, snacks, etc. Items are artistically displayed with cute signs on wooden shelves. We ordered the following: * #7 Li Hing Pineapple (large size). This li hing + pineapple Jasmine green tea + pineapple jellies drink is so refreshing and delicious! I couldn't believe how big the cup was & the generous amount of pineapple jellies in it! * Acai Bowl (regular size). This bowl included 100% organic acai, 100% organic granola, strawberries, bananas, honey, & lychee jellies (free basic topping of my choice). The tasty acai was very creamy & tasty, with the consistency of sherbet. The acai, fruits, & granola complemented & contrasted with each other well with the crunchiness of the granola & soft fruit consistency. Perfect! Both the tea & acai bowl were excellent, as they were delicious & had generous amounts of toppings. Management noted that quality ingredients are used, as feedback from customers are seriously reviewed with changes made accordingly. Customer service is on point. The friendly staff patiently answered my many questions & helped me to decide what to order. Nice to hear "thank you, have a wonderful day!" as you leave! The café participates in the Five Stars Reward Program. Don't forget to punch in your phone number to get $1 off each drink. The café was recently remodeled to provide four counter seats. In addition, there are tables/chairs that are mostly used by youth to study (free wi-fi), hang out, or play board games. However, Covid required major changes that no one was allowed inside, so a huge tent was erected in its outside parking lot that proved to be very popular, as youth had a place to go to in being with their friends instead of being at home during the pandemic. They are slowly transitioning back to pre-Covid times. Hours of operation are: Mon to Fri 10:30a to 6p, Sat 12n to 6p, & Sun closed. The café is located next to the JB,S Restaurant (Korean food) in the same blue-colored building, so two different tenants. It's easy to miss the café if you're driving, as the building is set back, with the parking in the front. Free parking is available. What a worthy cause in purchasing these drinks, knowing that I am helping to bring awareness of this important issue of human trafficking. I am happy to be first in line for their drinks & acai/pitaya bowls! Can't wait to return to try their many flavorful drinks! read more

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Got to try this amazing little cafe during a family trip to Maui. They have so many choices of tea and toppings, good thing the people helping us were so kind and patient. It's unfortunate we didn't get to try the acai bowls, which looked amazing. Additionally, their mission to save those from human trafficking just touches your heart. With amazing food, offering wonderful service, and supporting a noble cause, everyone needs to make this a stop when visiting Maui. read more

We love Made in Hope. We go refilled. Drink is great. Boba is just the right chew. I love checking out the books inside. Staff are always so friendly. Place is welcoming. read more

The variety of drinks here, it's amazing! I love their Caramel drink it was the best. I love the texture and the presentation. The quality is amazing. I love that they also have a place to sit to wait for your drinks. We got our drinks really quick for a large order. The staff are so sweet and helpful. I appreciate their hard work since we came in with a large order. They also sell some nice candy that's homemade. I enjoy looking through their shirts and their books they on the side, great designs and messages. The environment is so clean and welcoming. They also have tools shop next door as well. Overall, I had such a wonderful experience and I would love to come back here again. read more

Was chaperoning a group of 14 kids on a field trip to Maui. The kids kept coming back daily and as a chaperone I would watch them, of course having milk tea also lol. I didn't have the bad service mentioned before in previous reviews, perhaps there are new workers? The two people we saw that the counter were courteous and smiling. Overall, the group enjoyed the snack selection and the milk tea on it's one merits. But the fact the profits are used to support victims of trafficking makes supporting this business extra nice. It's hard to run a business so the fact that profits from hard work are going to a greater cause is just awesome. read more

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Haven't been here since they first opened and many things have changed. Seating area is limited to 15 minutes and only offer takeout. I ordered the açaí bowl, it was on the creamier side, it tasted like a sorbet on the sweeter side. I think it would taste great on its own but the addition of fruits and honey made it a little bit too sweet. Their drinks are great and had a lot of options for toppings too! No public restroom, nearest one is across the street at Golden Coin. read more

Made in Hope Cafe shares the same parking lot as JB's Kitchen. It is not unusual to find the parking lot full and a lot of people standing around. This cafe is a takeout window due to COVID. They make great bubble teas. If it's your first time ask to see their cup sizes. Their medium would be a large at most places on Oahu. This place is busy, especially after school. It offers a wide selection of teas with or without boba. The menu board is next to the window. There is a plexiglass shield that protects their employee, but makes it difficult to hear. Overall, it's a great value for what you get. read more

Made in Hope Cafe - Acai Bowls Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

At first it seems like a nice spot to get boba. Boba is very mid and nothing special. Hard boba, but that's the only negative. The thing that made the experience bad was the cups and staff. The straws are paper which made it very difficult to even get into the cup. Next the cup just broke on impact of the straw. The cup leaked and I lost a third of my drink. That was okay as technically my party broke the cup. However, I did not appreciate the attitude from the staff. We tried to clean up the leak made. However, one staff even rolled her eyes in our face as we tried to ask for paper towels. Lastly, I couldn't clean up as the same girl yelled at me for trying to use the bathroom to wash my hands and get additional towels. I get restrooms may be for staff and I was trying to help clean so the tone wasn't really appreciated. Love the tone and mission of the establishment but wished my experience was better. read more

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My açaí bowl virginity has finally been had, LOL! I've heard of them but never knew what they were exactly. I thought I was getting a bowl of yogurt with fruits and other toppings. Turns out the açaí is a South American palm tree and it's the berries that you're eating! THE BUSINESS: The Made In Hope Café is a branch of the Made In Hope non-profit organization that assists women and children that have been trafficked for sex. While I have yet to step foot inside the shop (located next to JB's Kitchen in Wailuku), a co-worker did a run for us. THE GOODS: Açaí Bowl Available in three sizes, I got the regular size which is a medium. Aside from the blended, deep-red açaí berry, you also get granola, honey, fresh cut strawberries and fresh sliced bananas. One "basic" topping is included in which I chose graham crackers (others are caramel drizzle, coconut, chocolate chips, chocolate drizzle, fruit jellies, fruit poppings, marshmallow bits, mini or regular boba, mochi and Oreo crumble. They also have premium toppings which cost a bit more. I opted for Nutella. Other premium toppings are bee pollen, blueberries, brownie bites, chia seeds, condensed milk, mango, peanut butter powder, pineapple, sea salt cream and white chocolate chips. Because our bowls were delivered after lunch, I put mine in the fridge to eat the next day as I was full. Bad idea, more so for the Nutella which clumped up but softened after being out for an hour. The liquid base of açaí berries tasted like a traditional berry sauce, lightly sweetened by the honey. If you're wondering, the açaí is void of any crunchy seeds inside, so it's very smooth and not tart. The chocolatey Nutella and flavors from the fruits all blended well together, providing for a fresh, creamy and light breakfast. They also sell a variety of coffees, teas, other beverages, bagels and small food items. OVERALL: I'm not a huge fan of fruits but I really liked it. It was a very nice change from my hearty, unhealthy breakfasts! read more

Made in Hope Cafe - Açaí Bowl (regular + Nutella) - VN - Acai Bowls Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

My kids love this place , very busy at times. Small place and it's really a to go not to stay and drink. The taste is good and normal sizes for the drinks. read more

Best Acai in Maui, giving places in LA a run for their money! The acai is nice and thicc and not soupy like some places. The staff is fantastic and super nice. Even after getting our order, they hooked us up with lilikoi butter! I'm def coming back for seconds!! read more

My first time here since they opened up the inside. Very clean and cute inside. I've always gotten various boba drinks but decided to branch out and try an acai bowl. It was just ok. I probably wouldn't get one again. Too doused in honey for my taste and it wasn't completely filled up to the top for the size of the container. Boba however was delicious! Definitely check them out next time you are in Wailuku! read more

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Super cute boba shop next to JB restaurant. Lots of boba and tea options, as well as açaí. Super cute store merch and lots of merch from local companies. The service was super fast even though there were other customers. Definitely recommend! read more

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Looking for a place where you can get a good cup of Joe, or maybe some kinda tea drink? Hungry & looking for some grub? Maybe a bagel sandwich, or an Acai bowl would satisfy your hunger....... Bruddah Fran is gonna give you da scoops........ Look no further gang............ as there is a great little cafe in lower Wailuku town called - Made in Hope Cafe! I mainly stopped by here one afternoon, as my coworker & I had to do some paperwork, and not knowing where to go........my coworker suggest we stop by this Christian based business to get some drinks, and finish up our paperwork. Located in lower Wailuku town, "Made in Hope Cafe" is a small cute cafe with a quaint decor. The cafe is the perfect place to sit & relax if you need a quiet place to do some homework, or even play a few board games. The hand crafted drinks here are amazing, as the day I came here I needed a good strong cup of Joe, so I ended up getting a Americano, and my coworker got an Almond Milk Tea w/ Boba. Drinks here were great, and I'm looking forward to returning one day...........maybe I'll try one of them delicious Acai Bowl? This Christian based business supports and addresses the issue of human trafficking (sex trafficking), to break the cycle of exploitation and to secure their freedom through education, sustaining job opportunities, & helping care in the healing process. Please kokua this local business, as their business platform is for a worthy cause.......... read more

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Made in Hope easily has the best boba in Maui. I've been here for over a year now and only NOW discovered that they can make the drinks blended!!! My husband and I prefer our boba drinks blended, so finding this out was a game changer for us. I'd never gotten their milk tea until today because I got it blended. If there's no slush, smoothie, or blended option at a boba place, I go for the lemonades. I don't like milk tea just as is. But finding out you can have your drinks blended for a small upcharge opened up all the options for us! Iced drinks get devoured so quickly, that's why I prefer blended. It takes just a little longer to consume which makes it feel way more worth the money. Think I'll be making trips here more frequently now that I know they can blend my drink lol! read more

Made in Hope Cafe - Taro milk tea blended w/ Oreo crumble and boba Lychee white peach lemonade blended w/ pineapple jelly - Acai Bowls Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Great cold brew coffee, and I was pleased that they use paper straws. Next time I will try an açaí bowl; they looked good!

Acai bowls have been a thing for years now and I've only ever had little samplings here and there of whatever my husband orders from various places on island. I've never really liked them enough to get a bowl for myself. Well it has finally happened folks, I ordered my very first, very own acai bowl from Made in Hope Cafe a few weeks ago and haven't looked back! If my doctor ever tells me I need to eat healthier, I'mmah eat these acai bowls for the rest of my life. Lol. I initially started with a small bowl and have upgraded to demolishing 3 regular sized acai bowls in the last week. For real. I love them so much I even went with my bum leg and all cause the cravings were real. Real bad. Their acai mix so smooth and creamy. I love it because it's moreso the consistency of ice cream; which if you don't know me by now is my favorite thing, ever ever. My coworker has been telling me this foreeever. My only regret is not listening to her sooner. AND THEN, I get to add MINI BOBA on top of all that goodness?! Oh yes. Probably not as 'healthy' anymore, but we all know that's how I roll so.... It's amazing. I'm a fan! Go try their acai bowl like yesterday. I love it so much, I'm finally writing this review despite coming here multiple times since they've changed to Made In Hope Cafe (it was previously Stir It Up). They still have their "Stir It Up" boba drinks which include a variety of fun flavors like cookies and cream, strawberry bomb, smores. I also recently noticed some Harry Potter themed drinks as well and they also serve coffee! So grab a drink, a bowl, whatever floats your boat and feel free to stay a while. Seating is plentiful. Free wi-fi is available and they even have a collection of board games for everyone to enjoy. Lastly, one my favorite things is their little corner that offers clothing and accessories from various Christian based brands like Aloha Ke Akua clothing which I have purchased in the past and plan to purchase more. So, if you haven't figured out from the name by now, they are a Christian run business. Check them out! read more

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I used to come here a lot. I was just here and their customer service was really bad. If you don't like working there, find another place. If you're having a bad day, then call in sick. Don't be so rude to someone who is nice and gives you a tip. read more

Love how friendly the staff is. As soon as I walked in someone already was welcoming me in. Ordering was quick and the cashier was very helpful. Drinks are all made to order & reasonable prices. Lots of flavors and variety of add ons. I got the mango boba added lychee jelly & an açaí bowl and added lilikoi butter to it. One of my favorite new boba & açaí spots. read more

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I go to Made in Hope Cafe for their acai bowls! I usually get a small acai bowl with a premium topping. I recently tried the mango topping and they give a good amount of it. My bf always orders the regular size acai bowl with mochi. Their basic toppings for their bowls are unique and different. I never would've thought I'd seen an acai bowl with mochi, oreos, or even marshmallows! This biz is located by JB's Kitchen. Once you drive into the parking lot you'll see their cute painting of milk tea boba drinks surfing. Parking here is very limited which is why I try to beat the line. Other than acai bowls they also sell milk tea, teas, lemonade, and pitaya bowls. The staff here are always so nice and friendly! read more

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Disappointed with quality of drinks and unfriendly shop attendant. Ordered their original milk tea and tasted watered down and boba topping was not tender. The place also smelled like bleach. read more

Delicious açaí bowls beautiful vibes inside definitely worth the visit fruit was very fresh and portions are a good size. read more

Made in Hope Cafe - Acai Bowls Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Had a bad craving for a bowl & some fruits. I really only wanted the pitaya bowl but I thought, ah, what the heck, add my two cents on another item as well. The strawberry bomb: Not a fan of boba, milk tea, or jelly. I know, who am I and why did I even order it? Lol. But really, it was pretty good. I enjoyed it. The juice in it was pretty watery so it was kind of strange. & you could barely taste the milk either but all in all, solid 4. (considering I don't care for the ingredients much) The pitaya bowl: Solid 4.7. It was so good. All the fruits & granola mixed well with the pitaya. Only weird thing was that it was very syrupy. I thought it was because of the honey but I think it was the pitaya blend itself. I'd come here again. Hard to find at first but you just gotta look out for the sign near the sidewalk. read more

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Acai bowl is great, service is friendly. However there's no where to sit down inside or outside and there's no bathrooms. The place kind of does smell like cleaning products - on one hand it's good the place is clean but on the other the smell gets overwhelming But acai bowl the best I've had read more

Made in Hope Cafe - Small açaí with coconut - Acai Bowls Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Thank you so much Amanda for letting me know to call ahead. ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT! I've typically gotten an answer on the 2nd try which is great considering how busy they can be. After placing your order they ask for at least 10 minutes to prepare your items. Super convenient! As for the cups, I made a personal adjustment. Although the regular size is too big for me, I prefer to order that size if I want to drink it right away, e.g., in the car as the cup is much sturdier. I then keep my leftovers in the fridge for later consumption. Whereas, I ordered the slim to share, knowing they can insert the straw over the sink or outside over the grass. I really appreciate that a member of this amazing company reached out, making time to view my concerns and share tips to ease the ordering process. It is an accurate reflection of the dedication of the employees and their ability to succeed in following the company's mission. read more

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I've driven past this place and was finally able to check it out. Located on lower main where the old Biwon use to be, you'll find this great cafe. I love that their business brings light to the human trafficking issues we have. They have a small shop on the inside that has bibles book and clothes. I was able to get some great things. I also tried their boba drinks. So much to choose from. And it was delicious and they do not skimp on the bobas! Me and my daughter both enjoyed our choices and will be back to try more. read more

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It's typical boba tea if you're craving something cold. They get creative with the drinks & it can get really sweet. The star jellies are fun to nibble on too if you like something different. Limited seating but when we visited there were signs up not encouraging us to sit, so we just stood while we waited. Not busy but it usually takes them a while to get your order. The price is alright for boba but the cups sizes are small. read more

I dig this little cafe!! My church was having an event the week before here but unfortunately missed it. My friends are always talking about going over to check it out and finally did. As you walk in there's a little shop on the right. That sells shirts, sticks, journals; even earrings which I bought. In the cafe they sell açaí bowls, parfaits and coffee. This time we didn't order a coffee. But I did try the parfait which comes with whipped cream. In my opinion it was too sweet. Maybe next time without whip. I definitely want to try their coffees but adore that at every table. There's books and/ or table games to play with others. Seems like a cool hangout! Also art hanging from the walls that you can buy from local artists. I could definitely see friends kickin it here in the future. read more

Made in Hope Cafe - Acai Bowls Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Best damn boba tea around. I got the coffee flavored and it rocked. Servers were awesome too. Much love. Highly recommend. read more

Made in Hope Cafe - Acai Bowls Near Me - Wailuku, Hawaii

Two words: Acai Bowl's! I crave these everyday & buy two at a time so I don't show up everyday. I've tried many Bowls on Oahu, but this place on Maui beats them every time! Not too tart & no grainy texture. It's my favorite dessert like treat. I hope they open one in Oahu, I'd probably be their #1 customer. The girls that help me every time I go are so sweet, welcoming & knowledgeable in their menu! During these hard times they take the effort to social distance & to mask up. You can no longer walk into their cafe. They made their front door where you order. I appreciate business's who do their part to keep everyone safe! Hope to come back soon again to support this local business. read more

Came all the way from california for this! every drink was absolutely delectable and bussssinnn auntie made all the drinks on her own and the service was immaculate the store was clean and very welcoming bless her soul read more

No indoor or out door dining area which was what I was looking for...A/C. The açaí bowl way okay but they used canned pineapple The cold brew was very bitter. read more

My favorite place on Maui for an acai bowl. The service is amazing, they're always so polite and helpful. They also have boba but the acai bowls are my go to. read more

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I was craving boba last week and found this place on Yelp. Located in the back of a parking lot, it's almost indiscernible from the street. But once you find it, it's action. I only tried the original flavored boba milk tea and it was pretty solid. The cup was so huge that it wouldn't fit in my cup holder. There's no seating, so this is a grab and go. The best about Made in Hope is that all the profits goes to support the prevention of sex trafficking. read more

If there is any business to support it's this one! Such a cute spot with genuinely nice people. Also, I LOVE the fact that this is a Christian establishment and they are not ashamed of how much they love Jesus! My mom and I have gone 2 weekends in a row after finding them and I think it's going to be a weekly thing! The acai my bowls are delicious, fairly priced and even the small is a large portion. The boba is fresh and chewy and they offer many different milk tea and regular tea options. This is a much try ! read more

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