We've been visiting Maui for over 20 years and after visiting Akamai three years ago and having a…read moreHawaiian Honeybee Latte, we bought all the ingredients and tried to recreate it after we went home, lol. I recently got a Akamai TBA with gluten free bread and it was so good. Gluten free bread has to be practically burnt in order to taste edible and to not fall apart and this was perfectly crunchy and toasted. And a bonus here because gluten free bread is typically half the size of regular bread, but Akamai understands the disparity and gives serves the sandwich with four slices of bread. This was probably my favorite gluten free meal on Maui so far

I'm not huge into coffee but out of all the spots we tried, this was my coffee lover friends'…read morefavorite spot from our trip! Chic simple little store with very friendly service, they have a few tables if you want to sit and hang out. One of my friends and I both got the cereal milk matcha which was topped with fruity pebbles, we got no adjustments but hers ended up too sweet and mine just barely sweet enough so maybe they're a little inconsistent with the measurements? But regardless I enjoyed my drink

Lunch menu: We came to spoon and key for several sandwiches during our stay in the Wailea area…read more We had Gino's dakine and the surfalotta for two days. The sandwiches are top notch! Perfect construction of bread, spreads, and meats. It beat the heck out of eating food at our hotel. This is the Perfect spot to get a sandwich on the go and hang by the beach. The sandwiches were filling enough for me and the spouse to share. Dinner: We also came for dinner in person. I had high hopes for the smash burger based on their sandwiches ... unfortunately it fell flat. It wasn't the best burger I've ever had. The pickle was over powering. We also ordered the appetizer octopus, kampachi, and grilled shrimp which all were really good. Check this place out because I hope they stick around the next time I'm visiting Maui.

We went June 28 when they opened at 8 am. We ordered hash breakfast and Bloody Marys. The food was…read morefresh and tasty, ample portion at breakfast. But only one egg. I had the hash with ham. My husband had the same hash with grilled ahi (very salty) . They tell you the egg on the hash is a runny sous vide- I think she said. I thought it would be ok, like ramen, ....Runny was right, the white of the egg was more translucent than opaque. Specify more cooked egg if this raw thing is not for you. Service was with a smile, but we were half finished with our breakfast before the Bloody Marys showed up. Patio is nice and airy with some view across the blue course and toward Molokini. In the treetops. So why a rate of 3? It's the details- the server commented on delayed drinks very dismissively, and their outdoor speaker was on too loud to the point it reverberated with some static, definitely blown out. I asked to please turn it down or off as it was not adding to the experience. Got a very strange look and maybe it was turned down a fraction about 10 minutes later. Traffic noise was significant but we were sitting outside next to the road. Expected. But to compete with the music and traffic was not our cup of tea. This breakfast as described was $95. You decide.

We came here during our Maui trip and honestly, this was one of our favorite breakfasts of the…read morevacation. The portions are HUGE, so definitely come hungry. My husband and I thought we ordered a reasonable amount of food and quickly realized we may have gotten a little too ambitious. Everything tasted fresh and comforting, and it was exactly the kind of breakfast we wanted before a full day of exploring the island. The staff was friendly, service moved quickly despite how busy it was, and the atmosphere felt very local and welcoming. There are a lot of breakfast spots on Maui, but I can see why this place is always recommended. If you're visiting, it's definitely worth stopping by at least once. Just don't make the same mistake we did and over-order... although I can't say I regret it.

Highly recommend Kihei Caffe if you are in the area! There…read moreis plenty of parking and you get a beautiful view while you eat. Their menu has a fantastic range, offering everything from different varieties of coffee to light bites and big, hearty breakfasts. I absolutely loved the healthy options they offered, though I do wish they had some sugar-free options available. The system here is simple: you head inside to place your order, and then you find an open table. Within about 20 minutes, the staff will call your name and bring your food out fresh and piping hot. When you finish eating, it can be a bit confusing to know where to take your plate. I asked the staff and they said to just leave it on the table. While I am not accustomed to leaving dirty dishes behind, the staff is very prompt and efficient at clearing and cleaning up. Great spot overall!

AC Kitchen is a modern kitchen located at AC Hotel by Marriott Wailea…read moreoffering buffet, all you can eat breakfast for $30. per person ( does not include gratuity and tax) AC hotel does not offer complimentary breakfast vs. Marriott Residence Inn. I was debating if we should check out and try the breakfast buffet or take a walk to the shops at Wailea, nearby for breakfast & the final decision: decided to do the buffet instead and more convenient since we had slept and woke up just in time before breakfast ends. AC Kitchen hours for breakfast are Mon-Fri. 6:30-10am , Sat-Sun 7:00-11:00 am Pay first with cashier, you will get a table number to order items from the kitchen. The self serve items: parfait, cereal, charcuterie, fresh fruits, croissants, waffles, granola, juice and coffee is nicely set up. Items from the Kitchen, which you order from staff : avocado toast, classic oatmeal, open face toast, belgium waffle, gourmet egg tarts, croissant sandwich, & loco moco. The made to order items from the kitchen are super good and tasty, my favorites are the croissant sandwich, avocado toast and open face toast. Having eggs was such a nice treat due to the egg shortage. I loved the croissant sandwich, it was prepared to perfection. My hubby enjoyed his loco moco. Since it was all you can eat, we were full after our first order, took a little break and ordered again, but hmm... how many can one eat?! It was a great selection of breakfast items. I missed out on ordering the belgium waffles, ( next time) Overall, so convenient, great service, great food, lovely experience. I would go for the buffet again next time I visit.

What looks like a lobby coffee shop is actually a tiny buffet restaurant located in the AC hotel by…read moreMarriott. We've eaten here a few times and I got to try everything, so I think I have a good take on the place. My initial quest was to try every buffet in Maui island, specifically to find a made-to-order buffet here in Maui (post-transplant patients have to stay away from buffets due to cross contamination, germs, etc). I've eaten here pre and post op and it's good, decent! It's not comprehensive, as it's a small, tiny buffet, but for what it offers, I like it. From a year or two ago, it was $22, then late last year it jumped to $25, and when we went today (6/2023) it is now $30. Still cheap considering you can easily spend that, for 2 people (especially at a hotel buffet). You check in with the person at the podium adjacent to the buffet nook to pay first and put in your initial order. The menu of the made-to-order items are on an upright menu and consist of: loco moco, avocado toast, egg tarts (leek, spinach and cheese, and Swiss), egg scramble on toast, oatmeal, Belgian waffles, etc). You can also order lattes and cappuccinos here, but they're trash because they come from one of those kureig things. Very watery. In the actual DIY area of the buffet they have: charcuterie board, hard boiled eggs, toast, bagels, muffins, croissants, fresh cut fruit like blueberries, melons and strawberries, cereals like cheerios and granola, cartons of milk, carafes of juice like OJ, apple, pineapple, water and iced coffee. A breakfast yogurt with chia seeds, and oatmeal toppings like brown sugar, dried cranberries, etc. All your condiments like ketchup, Tobasco, sugar, and utensils are in the buffet area as well. I deducted a star because seating is weird and kind of sparse, and the coffee is bad. Again, their selection is smaller than conventional buffets, especially for hotels, but I've always left content and happy. If you like having many options to try for a meal that buffets offer but in a made-to-order format, come here. Along with the always friendly hostess/server, I'll come back.

A must whenever you are in Hawaii! Definitely try the blended coffees, acai, and shaved ice here!…read moreService is pretty fast, I went 2-3x during my stay and it only took a few minutes to receive my food items Haupia Moana Bowl 5/5 my go to order for acai bowls! I like the fruit toppings on top (coconut, bananas, raspberries). The base is the same for every acai bowl. Vintage Kona Mocha 5/5 loveeeee the kona mocha. Its the perfect sweetness and coffee in a blended drink. The peaberry chips are a nice touch. Coconut Kona Mocha 5/5 this is similar to the vintage kona mocha but chocolate flavors are more apparent. If you love the taste of chocolate you should get this drink.

Interesting coffee shop located inside The Shoppes at Wailea…read more It has a lot of tables inside and a few outside. They have quite a few specialty drinks and this place is good for people that like big size coffees, but as for coffee bean quality it is not the place to appreciate a great coffee. Ambiance is relaxed and island vibe. Great customer service and super fast. We ordered a Latte and a Hot Chocolate Lava for my daughter. Super sweet drinks if you are into that, made with care, but like I said not for Coffee Drinkers experts.

We went their for lunch on our honeymoon in Maui. We had an amazing experience all because we had…read moresuch a great server Tina! She was so nice and made us feel so special! She was really amazing and made what we thought was "just a lunch" feel like an amazing experience and one of our best places just because of how amazing and kind she was!

Ryan was our server and he was absolutely incredible and we could not stop talking about how…read moreamazing he was... even days later. We were celebrating a birthday and he made sure to make the experience so special. He is very knowledgeable about the food and the drinks! You can tell he loves his job and he loves providing an experience for guests. 10/10. As always the food was amazing.

Great spot for fresh, tasty snacks! You can grab something and walk to the beach across the street,…read moreor relax on their patio. The staff was super friendly and walked us through all the treats on display. We tried several items, and our favorite was the Hawaiian Muffin--pineapple, coconut, macnuts, and a macnut crumble on top. It was recommended to us and absolutely delivered. We also loved the Lilikoi Sweet Bun, filled with a bright passion‑fruit cream. So good. The Pina Colada Sweet Bun had great flavor, though it was a bit on the dry side. There are plenty of other options, and we'd definitely stop by again next time we're in Maui.

(+) Pretzel Croissant…read more Maui bread is a bakery that sells pastries, some hot food items, and desserts. Another staple when visiting Maui. My wife and I come here for their pretzel croissant. It tastes exactly what it sounds like. They used to give the mustard spread, but now they charge for it. Either way, we are still coming back because of how fluffy and flakey the croissant is. You have to try it. We've tried a few other pastries and they were decent.

I love this four seasons so much. The views are fantastic, the staff?? Wow does their staff deserve…read moreso much praise! I have never been to a hotel that pays more attention to detail than this four seasons. I never felt so welcomed and so cared for at any hotel I've ever been to around the entire world. I wish I could give more stars. They gave us a hand written letter welcoming us to their hotel, with an unexpected bottle of champagne. They even remembered my favorite drink that their bartender made for me downstairs and had a whole bottle of it in my hotel room when I walked in after a long night. I almost cried because of the attention to detail, that was so sweet and considerate of them to remember something so specific. Everything was also very pristine and clean, which is something I'm very picky about. I absolutely loved staying here and would recommend it to everyone. If you can stay here or are ever considering it, PLEASE stay here I think everyone deserves and needs to experience the hospitality and beautiful architecture and atmosphere and views they have to offer.

We came just after 530pm to enjoy the daily free cultural show. We got a table at the Lobby Lounge,…read moreordered the decadent mac nut caramel brownie ice cream sandwich to share as we enjoyed the Hawaiian music and elegant story telling hula dance with views of the ocean. Just lovely! Just before sunset, a conch blower came, then lit all the tiki torches from the lobby, down to the beach. The sunset was gorgeous, as was our mini tour of the lobby, grand staircase, fountain, pool, stage/lawn, beach (as people not staying at the hotel). The fire dance was on the lawn at 7pm-- it was really something! Thrilling! It was great to get a taste of Hawaiian cultural performance without paying for a full luau (I called around to all the Wailea luaus and no one offered a "show only" option for someone with a restricted diet (they suggested I pay full price and just not eat).

Really enjoyed Nalu's. It's a very casual, laid-back spot with chill vibes, friendly staff, and…read moregreat food. The portions were also pretty generous, which was a nice surprise. It's the kind of place that feels easy and relaxed while still serving really solid food. I went on a Saturday around lunchtime and there wasn't live music at the time, but they do host live music, which seems like it would make the atmosphere even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm looking for good food, large portions, and a casual, no-fuss atmosphere.

Cute, casual spot in Kihei and probably known best for their breakfast/ brunch. However, we dropped…read morein for dinner for an easy Hawaiian meal. S e r v i c e The line appeared long, but it was moving as you order first before getting seated. Service was warm and helpful. We were a large party with a toddler and staff was accommodating to our party needs. (4/5) F o o d As for the taste, it was good but lacked some salt. I ordered the classic loco moco (with your choice of two eggs over a beef patty on brown rice and topped with a mushroom-onion gravy) and served with a big heaping of mac salad on the side. The brown gravy was a bit underwhelming, and the mac salad was rich with heaviness. I managed to try the Kalbi chicken salad wrap and found this dish to be a better option in my opinion. (3.5/ 5 at best) Overall, the chill vibes were great with a live band. But I would return to check out their brunch next time around.

Found this little cinnamon roll spot on TikTok or Instagram and realized it was right next to my…read moreAirbnb, so of course I had to try it. It's a small, casual place, but the cinnamon rolls are delicious. Definitely recommend adding the cream cheese frosting and macadamia nut topping -- that combination was so good. Really glad I stumbled across this spot and would absolutely recommend stopping by if you're nearby.

Cinnamon Roll Place is a very straightforward name as the restaurant sells what its name suggests…read more It sells massive cinnamon rolls in a small shop in a plaza, but they also sell coffee and sandwiches. However, their main selling point are the cinnamon rolls. We shared one cinnamon roll ($7.15) which was huge! It's definitely shareable unless you have a big sweet tooth. We also got the cream cheese frosting ($0.85) which we drizzled on top. I recommend going early because they sell out because they're made fresh.