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Story Maui

4.7 (47 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Classy
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

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Melissa P.

Cute little coffee shop off the main street with views of the mountains. Super friendly staff delivering coffee, baked goods and breakfast items to the table. The Mac Nut Ube Latte and freshly baked Everything Bagel with cream cheese was perfect for a Sunday morning with a view.

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Shelley R.

Driving through Paia on our road to Hāna adventure and needed to stop for coffee. On the main route there weren't any obvious coffee shops but we lucked into finding Story. The drinks were tasty and the menu offered a variety to choose from but it was the people that made it remarkable. The stag was friendly and welcoming and the patrons were enjoying the morning in what appeared to be their favorite shop. A few artists engaged in conversation near others focused on their laptops but all seemed like they were at home. Complete with the laid back island vibe, there were art pieces for sale as well as a corner of eclectic items from local artisans. We enjoyed it so much we made a return trip before departing the island.

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Michelle V.

Cute coffee shop with breakfast options! We stopped by for breakfast bagels (vegetarian) - delicious! I also got the smoothie bowl and it was also great! The matcha was pretty good too - my husband got a cold brew / iced coffee. Plenty of indoor seating options Service was quick and food came out in 10 minutes or so!

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Haylee O.

One of the earlier coffee shops open in the morning! Got a drip at 7:30am then back 2 hours later to buy a bag of beans and the bagel sandwhich (sourdough bagels!). Sandwhich was unique and delicious and good seating options. Would come back to try the açaí bowl.

Stephanie P.

came in on the way to twin falls. small shop in Paia. opens at 7am. the ladies working here were so sweet with great suggestions. coffee was strong and smooth. there was little boutiques inside for swim wear and jewelry along with unique art work for sale. upbeat music that was the perfect tempo and volume to get you in the right head space. Decent prices , and did I say delicious coffee?

Michelle, the owner, was awesome!! We loved her coffee shop. She was friendly and helpful and had delicious food and coffee. Despite showing up 10 minutes before they closed she took her time to help us thoroughly. A MUST stop before you start your road to Hana!!

Quin G.

Amazing coffee! I'm so happy we stopped for a Carmel latte before heading up north. The service was also really great, plenty of parking when we arrived. Very comfortable space here to chill.

Adriana G.

This was our last morning coffee run before heading to the airport to finalize our Hawaii trip. We walked in and immediately noticed the chill vibe this cafe had to offer. They also had a clothing rack section with super unique finds. The staff were super friendly and I wish we had more time to just lounge. I'm a matcha girly but I was hesitant on ordering the Thin Mint Matcha--however, I was quickly convinced that it's a good option. She wasn't wrong, super delicious and the mint isn't too overpowering. I had never had a matcha latte with this flavor so it was different for sure. I would definitely recommend stopping here if you're in the Paia area!

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Blaise H.

Stopped here before heading on the road to Hana. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the best coffee I've ever had (and I am a huge self proclaimed coffee snob). I got the caramel coconut cold brew and my partner got an iced latte. I'm not even a huge fan of coconut and I swear this coffee was incomparable to anything I've ever had. I also got the banana almond butter toast. It was fresh, tasty, and also left a long lasting impression. The shop itself is super cute and clean. The baristas are so kind as well! If you are in Maui this is a must!!!

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Mike R.

Quaint little coffee house in downtown Paia. Good local flavors, friendly staff, open space.

Chris

Wonderful customer service from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with genuine smiles and positive energy. The staff was patient, helpful, and clearly cared about the experience they were providing. My coffee was amazing, smooth, rich, and perfectly made. You can tell quality matters here. The atmosphere felt welcoming and relaxed, making it a great place to enjoy a drink. Overall an easy 10 out of 10 and I will absolutely be back again very soon for sure always.

Iced caramel haupia
Astha A.

We tried their Bullet latte and Caramel Haupia, both were excellent. Their bagel sandwich was exactly what I needed to get the day going. The service was great, specially being greeted by Cortez the orange cat on our way in.

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Kathryn F.

Great spot good vibes and coffee Nice spot to hang out and relax, read, do work and eat yummy things

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Stopped at Story Maui-Daily Pour for coffee! Beautiful views and delicious breakfast/coffee! Thank you, Michelle!

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Great coffee and amazing breakfast bagel sandwiches! Good place to stop before Road to Hana or if you're in Paia!

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Friendly staff, nice ambience, many non-dairy options! Would definitely come back if we're in the area!

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1 year ago

Fantastic, highly recommended! Service was excellent, friendly, great way to start our day!

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7 months ago

delicious coffee nice staff cool space - also they open early which was nice - we hung out for awhile and were happy to be there

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Great spot to take meetings and work from. Favorites are the thin mint matcha and vanilla steamer.

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pleasant out of the way place in Paia, great coffee and very friendly service highly recommend the delux bagel sandwich

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