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    Haleakava

    4.8 (47 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kava (@miguelmoralesphotography on Instagram)
    Miguel M.

    Really good and fresh kava! Enjoyed my time here even if it was on the short side, but I could tell the groups of people laughing and sitting were having a fun time here - Miguel Morales Photography

    Greg W.

    This is Kihei's local Kava bar. It is my hangout. We love it. There's live music. They also have karaoke and there's Maui Fish Company fish truck right outside as well. walk up to the bar and order your drinks open seating.

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    Elizabeth M.

    Friends invited us to enjoy kava with them during their Sunday football time. Just in case you aren't quite sure where it is from the main road, Haleakava is tucked away in the middle of the Aloaa Open Market shops with parking in the back. I was first struck by the absolutely stunning decor. From the carved etching in the bowls to the stunning kava-sharing mural to the hand-dyed and designed Kapa tapestry on the wall, there was so much beauty to take in. Junior was serving and warmly welcomed us while we waited for our friends to join us. When they arrived, we enjoyed a half shell of the Tonga kava to start our gathering. Afterward, each of us tried a different beverage. I got the raspberry lemonade with green maeng da, a perfect drink to sip while we talked story. Later in the afternoon, we had another round of kava. I decided I would try the arnold kalmer. This was my favorite! It was so delicious, and I even got a jar to go. They do have some snacks available. My husband tried the "hulapeño" chips and really liked them. Junior really made our first experience to Haleakava a great one. We will definitely be back!

    Traditional kava offerings 5/19/24
    Alicia W.

    I'm a caseworker that works with fire survivors and drink the traditional kava to relax my body and mind allowing me to slow down and heal. The kava is high quality and always freshly extracted same-day. Hold it under your tongue for a minute or two for a quicker and more potent effect. When I do this, I can feel my body pain melting away. The owner has been making kava his entire life and takes his practice very seriously which I respect. If the environment is too overstimulating, ask for your drink/bowl to-go. They are very kind and understanding about this

    Jim W.

    Always the best spot to cruise in Maui. Been going there since the early days and always great drinks, staff and live music.

    Traditional kava
    David C.

    Cool spot to relax and chill for a spell. Service was helpful with the enormous amount of questions we had, and gave a little history lessons behind the origins of Kava. We each had the traditional, along with a few kratom teas. A few of us also had the dirty versions. I'd say we definitely felt a bit more relaxed after the fact. We had seen people grabbing large jars to go. I feel like this would've been great as a bring along for a good beach day. We'll probably pop in again to grab a jar to bring with us next time we're in the area.

    Lilikoi kava
    Manasa A.

    Found this little gem while waiting for our order from a food truck next door. Didnt know what kava is and the lady at the bar gave us some info . We got curious and wanted to try ,so we got the lilikoi kava. The drink was absolutely refreshing.We had a long mid day nap(Not sure if it because of the kava or the hot and tiring whale watching trip) The place has a nice zen vibe. Worth trying.

    Mango Strawberry
    Simone O.

    Our first time trying kava, Krystal was SUPER helpful. She recommended that we do tonga, since it was our first time. We got the mango strawberry, strawberry passion, and calamansi, as well as three full shells (that don't have flavor and are being split between two people). If it's your first time, I personally would recommend not getting the fruit juice. We did not feel the kava at all (or if we did, it was not distinct enough of a feeling for us to feel) but the taste was nice and sweet. The regular shells of tonga had a very herbal, bitter taste and was a bit harder to get down, but taking it with some orange juice or other drink on the side made it better. The people who got the regular shells had a much more distinct feeling of getting the body high.

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    We had a great experience here. We drank some Kava & Kratem. I started feeling really mellow & good after my drink.

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    Aaron D.

    Mahalo for the kind review!

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    Great service, helpful to us first timers. Kava definitely had a relaxing effect on my group.

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    Such a fun, friendly and social place. The kava is delightful. I just wish they stayed open later in the evenings!

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    Very nice staff. Many choices! Went a few times while on vacation and was so worth it :)

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    A great place for me and my friends to hang out at and drink kava. Best kava lounge on Maui!

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    3 years ago

    Great Place, Even better owner ! Gave us a great education and tried multiple kinds . Highly recommended . Best on the island .

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