We first tried Manuela's malasadas when they had a spot at the 76 gas station in Lahaina. We made…read moretwo visits at their new location at 22 Alahele Pl, Kihei, HI 96753 during this recent Sept 2026 trip. We probably would've gone more if we weren't so full from all the other good eats on the island. On our 1st visit, we ordered Ube cheesecake, cookie butter & Bavarian cream. All were delicious but Ube was our fave. So on our 2nd visit, we ordered Ube (again), crème brûlée & peanut butter cup. Again, it was all so good. Sabrina & John were super friendly. They interacted with their customers with so much aloha. It was also Sabrina's birthday one of the days we came by so she shared extra malasadas & even gave me a rose from her birthday bouquet. How sweet was that?! When you have delicious items plus great service, that would make you want to keep supporting the business.

Manuela's has the best malasadas on Maui, hands down. I first tried them when she was across from…read moreCostco. I tracked her down to her new location on the west side of the "food paradise" in Kihei. They are sold in 3's. They are made to order and you select the sugar and filling on each one. This is incredible customer service. Each malasada is large and filling and the fillings are delectable. There are tables nearby, but I usually take them home to enjoy while watching my Dodger games. Do not miss out on this treat when you visit Maui. If I'm 3 bills by winter, this will be why! Just in time for whale season!

On this Labor Day Holiday, I wanted to treat the kids and myself to something cool and sweet. This…read moreshop, which we have walked by for a long time, seemed like just the place to meet our needs. We got there just after they opened for the day and there was no line. We ordered the Korean shave ice and the Halo halo. Both were so good and big enough to share. The place itself is small, but really cutely decorated and service was friendly. There are so many yummy sounding options that we really want to try. We will return probably the next time we're in the mall.

Got their brown sugar shave ice and it was pretty good, was hoping to get the one that had pudding…read moreon it but they were out or just stopped it as a special. I'm hoping they can have more selection of their shave ice flavors! The person who helped me out though was super friendly - Miguel Morales Photography

Great find on Maui!…read more The crust on the chicken pot pie is the best. The chocolate haupia pie is a good combo with the pot pie. There's good seating if you want to eat the food right away, or you can do take out. Super casual place but nice and clean with friendly service. A must try when visiting Maui.

My friends frequent Maui and lucky me, I could just follow their recommendations on local shops and…read morefood! This super cute shop sells delectable sweet and savory pies, but my favorite is the lilikoi (passion fruit) muffins - tart and sweet with a bit of crunch on the edges. It's wonderful to also see the smiles from the warm people who work here, as we acted silly, took photos, oooing and ahhing at the desserts!

Amazing cafe with clean interior and delicious pastries!…read more With a sleek modern aesthetic, the inside is cool and perfect to work/study for just hang out before a flight as it is close to the airport and has free wifi. I also saw someone bring their dog, so I guess it must be pet friendly too! Parking: own parking lot, but in the morning It is super busy so may need to park elsewhere when coming before noon Got the: 1. Hazelnut coffee mouse: 10/10 to die for, absolutely would get again, likely tomorrow 2. Chocolate croissant: 10/10, absolutely amazing, legit French croissant 3. Coconut roll: 10/10, scrumptious but may be a little sweet for some TLDR: you won't regret either a quick pit stop, a relaxing get together, or a extended working session here, as the pastries and inside are just awesome

Wow the inside of this place was amazing! Very beautiful, though it did give me bank vibes (was…read morethis a bank before?? Cause there was a back room with seating that had a vault door). We went on at a busy time but the line moved quickly and there were enough tables/chairs that we were able to dine in. The staff was nice and gave some good recommendations! The food I had was excellent, I ended up getting the breakfast sandwich, fruit tart, and their latte was so ono. I definitely want to come back. The only downside is the parking, very limited and tight. Also just an fyi. There were also a lot of potholes in their parking lot that day.

I have to admit, I've been trying to avoid this place because I knew i would want to buy…read moreeverything. The bandaid was ripped off yesterday when I took my mini to get pizza from little Caesars yesterday thinking we could dine in but it's carry out only. Icy Bubble had a lot of people going in and so we spontaneously went next door and put our pizza on one of their small tables. It was game over. My mini was throwing a tantrum and wanted to eat asap, so we quickly ate our food there. Then we walked around a bit and I kept seeing all the treats everyone was going in for and walking out with. They have so many cute items and there's a Lego wall. We are definitely going back and spending a bunch of money lol. Check them out.

By far my favorite boba place on the island! My boyfriend and I have tried almost all of the…read moresmoothies on the menu and all of them are delicious. My favorites are the banana Nutella and the lava flow. The shop has a fun atmosphere with vibrant colors and trinkets.

Hey I'm just a white tourist swinging by this local truck but it seriously blew my socks off. My…read morefamily of five split the strawberry shortcake funnel cake and holy crap dude was that the best funnel cake I've ever had. Incredibly fast service, done in under 10 minutes. We sat outside under their nice patio thing and just vibed. What a great way to enjoy a sweet treat. Gosh y'all gotta try it.

A cute pink truck that really catches you eye. I found this place by scrolling and didn't even…read morerealize we had a place here that sells funnel cake. As a a funnel cake fan I had to go try it out. Overall very solid batter nice and fluffy and lots of flavor. Lots of options as well and toppings to choose from. The service is pretty quick and the staff seem chill. For me the downside would be that their ice cream is just okay. Would recommend if you're a funnel cake lover. Wouldn't recommend if you're on a diet.

The Line is worth it!…read more So good and refreshing. The taste are natural and not overly sweet. The Macadamia Nut ice cream is fantastic! We will be back 2x before we leave Maui.

This is probably one of the finest shave ice I've ever tasted. It was like skiing on fresh powdered…read moresnow, it was so fine. It's very popular so there's a line to order and your name is called for pick-up. Picnic tables can get filled quickly for seating. I got the POG with macadamia nut ice cream. Hubby got the tropical one with lots of coconut and haupia ice cream. As we started eating, I dug down to the bottom and there was no ice cream and 1/2 way down the ice had no syrup. So I brought it back and she told me to toss it and remade it for me with ice cream and more saturation of the ice with syrup. Hubby's dish had more flavor but the POG was OK. There's a merchandise shop next door with their logo on kids' t shirts. I got a bag of tea for my BFF. Great shave ice, good service too.

Dark Chocolate Truffle Mochi? Phenomenal. Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate Mochi? Excellent. Biting…read moreinto both at the same time for a peanuty-chocolatey mochi combo? Heavenly. I'm not a mochi person, but Maui Specialty Chocolates didn't disappoint with their offerings. They definitely know how to make irresistible sweets. The Dark Chocolate Truffle Mochi had a lovely, decadent filling surrounded by super soft, chocolate-infused mochi. I have never been so amazed at how jaw-droppingly delicious this type of confection could be. This was the item I was looking forward to trying the most, and I can't wait to purchase more when in Maui. The Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate had a peanut butter-forward filling with crushed peanuts for an awesome texture, and the mochi was pillowy yet held its shape well (slightly firmer than the truffle's). My mom experienced major emotional nostalgia eating these because they reminded her of her mom's mochi, something wonderful that she hasn't eaten in nearly 50 years. Other chocolates that my family and I really enjoyed were the 100% Kona coffee and dark chocolate, the Hawaiian-style rocky road (mac nuts, marshmallows, and rice crispies), regular dark chocolate pieces, dark chocolate covered Spanish peanuts, and dark chocolate peanut butter cups. I pre-ordered mochi over the phone the day before pickup, and I paid in-store after selecting some wrapped chocolates for gifts. Look for the yellow banner above the shop door. Parking lot is small but free; I had no issues finding a spot during a weekday afternoon close to closing. Staff were patient and knowledgeable. They also sell a bunch of cute stickers for $1 each.

We have heard SO MUCH about this place! And we finally got to try it. Our friends had to order…read moreahead for the next day because if you try to go after 1p....don't bother, they're all sold out of the mochi. We tried the peanut butter and milk chocolate flavors. Look they're really good mochi, but its a lot. hahah we could barely take a few bites before giving up. Maybe if they made smaller versions. I wish I could have tried an azuki bean one! But if in the area, I would love to check it out for other flavors.

It has been a long time since Ive physically gone to Stillwells to get something. Not to mention…read moregetting something other then pastries. I think the last time was before they changed ownership. Walked in & the vibe was overall different. The store is brighter with music playing . Ive also noticed that they're now on social media, which I'm sire has helped bring in business for them. I went for the special which was the hot pastrami sandwich & I chose Caesar salad for my side. It came on a nice thick bread filled with a generous portion of meat. Really tasty & even though I didnt eat it right away the bread wasnt soggy. I'm really not a salad girlie, but decided that it was a good pairing for that sandwich. If you havent been into stillwells in years, definitely make it back there if you can.

Stillwells has been around for years and has a steady stream of customers, mostly takeout for…read morelocals, police from the station down the road, but there is a small area of outdoor seating with umbrellas if you want to eat there. Obviously the big draw at this popular bakery is their sticky treats, cream horns are in 2 sizes and decadent, Hubby loved their fruit tart and the apple slice. Larger cakes are available too. We stopped by for breakfast after dropping off a friend at OGG for an early flight as they were one of the few places open at that time. Hubbs chose the special Island Boy and enjoyed the spam, bacon, soft scrambled egg and French toast combo. Very filling. I opted for the fried egg sandwich with 2 eggs, mayo, cheese and tomato on Rye. I was a little disappointed as it didn't have too much taste of rye with soft bread. It definitely needed hot sauce to pep it up. However it was filling and cooked to order. They also do salads and sandwiches and sell coffee and Hawaiian salt too. We will definitely be back for sticky treats again.

Hard not to love this one. Inexpensive and one scoop was $1 with easy choices to add more without…read moredoing math. Definitely the pineapple was better than the strawberry so the second time we went with all pineapple. It's a unique and awesome mouth feel and I'm surprised it hasn't take the ice cream world by storm! Cute signage and strange covid-period holdover rules (one family of up to 4 allowed inside at a time) but that seems to add to the funky charm. In a strip mall with a Whole Foods and a movie theater.

Want to try some delicious home made desert? You should definitely come by Tasaka Guri Guri in…read moreMaui. It's a small family run desert shop, everything is handmade using the finest ingredients. The staff was super friendly and helpful too!