Stopped by Story Maui while exploring Paia and it was such a cute little find The space is cozy,…read moreartsy (selling local jewelry) and relaxed -- perfect for slowing down before heading out on the Road to Hana or biking down Haleakala (which we did). We ordered the americanos, and they were so good -- smooth, bold, and not overly bitter. Just a clean, rich espresso flavor done right. You can tell they care about the quality of their beans and how they pull their shots. They do have a small, simple menu, which I think adds to the charm of a small town. A handful of espresso drinks, teas, and a few breakfast options like bagels and warm pastries. Not a huge selection, but everything feels intentional and well made -- quality over quantity. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has that laid-back Maui vibe where you can sit, sip, and just enjoy the moment. If you're in Paia and need a solid coffee spot without the big chain feel, Story Maui is definitely worth stopping by.

We stopped for some coffee at Story Maui on the way to swim in some waterfalls. The coffee is…read moreterrific. I had a Vanilla Coconut Iced Latte (5/5 - great flavor and good quality coffee) and my daughter had the Fruity Pebble Iced Latte (sweet but she loved it). While we were enjoying our drinks, we talked with on of the owners, Michelle, who told us her story. She is a great local business woman with an excellent store. She actually remodeling to be able to do even more. We also had a nibble of her macadamia nut spread and macadamia nut butter on some locally made sourdough bread (6/5). It was all so good. We look forward to coming back again.

Great smoothie shop and island gifts just outside of Paia on Baldwin Road…read more The staff is friendly, and the owner even friendlier. I had the "Maui Power" smoothie and loved every sip of Aloha!

Stopped by this place after visiting the Haleakalā volcano crater. Super cute ambiance, I overheard…read morea waiter telling another customer that it was converted from an old train station. Service is also okay, the wait staff is nice but a bit scattered. The food here is a bit disappointing and expensive for what's being served. The banana bread french toast sounded amazing but was a very small portion for $20, and to add bananas + macadamia nuts to pancakes cost an extra $3 each. Coffee was also watery and not good :( I ordered the chocolate smoothie bowl, which was good but the smoothie to topping ratio was a bit unbalanced. The disclaimer for an extra 20% added to the bills of international travelers was also a bit odd to me, saying this as someone that's from the states.

I make it a point to visit here every time I'm in Maui. Great coffee at reasonable prices!read more

I got the Mac nut latte and it was okay. 3.5 stars honestly. I really liked that they had a drive…read morethru option but their oatmilk overpowered my drink and I felt like that's all I can taste. Maybe it woulda been better with another milk option. Staff was really friendly and it's a cute little hut.

Laurent loves Mambo…read more From the food to the service, this place rocks. Had the tomatoe salad (Bomb), bolognese (supa Bomb), friends had the burgers (stoked) Service was excellent, so were the "Margs" :) Make it a stop while in Païa!

Performance: 5 Staff was excellent, very competent, no…read moreproblems with order at all, wait was nonexistent. Environment: 4 The location was a little bit weird, kinda hard to find in between the shops, very hot inside, close to a lot of other great stuff. Meals: 5 Amazing food, very well rounded meals, burger and BLT and salads were amazing, fries were top notch. Drinks: 3 Disappointing selection for non-alcoholic drinkers and kids, only legitimate drink was orange juice which was very tasty. Ambiance: 4 As I said, very hot inside, decor kind of bland, but peaceful vibes, not too loud and never too full. Space: 3 Decently sized, never ran out of space, bathroom very average, nothing super special, nice place.

Local epic grinds and most things grocery. Excellent staff…read more Best rueban sandwich on island no doubt. Excellent coffee and smoothies too. Highly recommend

I hardly experience racism here on Maui, but last week I went to Kuau store and it was obvious that…read morethey were racist. I went in to check it out, workers were there, no eye contact, no hello, nothing. I didn't take it as anything untill after me "White" customers came in and they were greeted with the biggest smile. Then again and again. At the counter no one came to see If i wanted to order, As soon as a white person came they immediately dropped what they were doing and asked them if they needed anything. As a brown skin local I felt invisible. First time ever feeling like that in the place that my family is 4 generations deep. If you're local stay away from this place. This is what we mean when we say, "Fck the captain Cook types!"

OMG this place is so crowded! And for good reason, the product is very good. Who knew that you…read morecan find a european style cafe on Maui. Near the airport and beach access, this is a tourist favorite, although a fair amount of locals have been spotted here. I judge a bakery cafe on their croissant. And Momona's is on point. Fluffy inside, crispy shell and buttery goodness. The second test is their espresso. They use a mass produced bean, but the taste was ok. Has room for improvement here, but I doubt they are marketing to coffee snobs given the volume of patrons getting sweets and lunch fare. My wife loves her sweet treats and this is on her must visit list whenever we visit Maui. Happy wife Happy life. Aloha

I have driven past the busy, posh-looking Momona Bakery many times and recently my husband and I…read moregave in to the curiosity (wondering, ...would they actually have fresh, delicious pastry or would it be an overpriced disappointment?). The shop itself was very clean and spacious with comfy seating. The line was quite long - but it moved along quickly. I ordered a double latte and he a cappuccino - looking at the pastry case everything was absolutely photo worthy. We chose the 'coconut roll' to share and took our order to go. We savored every heavenly bite. We will definitely return.

Paia, HI A Well crafted latte is served up here with some…read morenice detailed latte art. The roast was rich with a nutty coffee flavor and the buzz was pronounced but not jittery or in any way distracting. Quick and attentive service by the barista. This will probably become my go to coffee place in Paia.

The BEST latte i've had in hawaii. You can tell the espresso is freshly roasted, ground, and pairs…read moreperfectly with the syrups they have available. I will be coming back to this every maui vacation. Such a cute place for IG photos too.

I absolutely loved eating here! The food was so fresh and delicious and perfect for the humid…read moreweather. The service was very quick and easy

I love this healthy choice place. I do go there often. No complaints. I went two days in a row and…read moregot different smoothies. Today's chocOhana was not for me And I drank half of it. I had to stop drinking it because if I didn't, it would not have made it to its destination. And I'm not even a choc lover.