Still my absolute favorite in Maui! This is one of two place I HAVE TO VISIT each time in Maui…read more Get there early, or order to go out the back door. I dream about the macadamia nut pancakes when back at home, and I'm still trying to replicate their breakfast fried rice between visits. We get the full order of both, then eat the left overs the next day...so much delicious food. The staff is second to none! They remember us and our family, even though we are only there a couple weeks each year. THEY ARE AMAZING! Couple that with the amazing beach view, sounds and relaxed atmosphere, I never want to leave!

Overhyped. The wait is extremely long. If you're use to eating at great breakfast spots, this place…read morewill seem average at best. It's a very small place, but I will say the view is beautiful. They don't have a system in place for the lines, which caused some people who were far behind me, to get upset, when the 2 couples behind me, went first, not realizing I was ahead of them. They accused me of cutting line. When I had patiently waited for an hour To make things even worse, the older hostess, thought I was cutting line. I literally had to grab the people ahead of me, to verify I had been in line. Back to the food, the "famous pancakes", aren't that great. Soggy. Not as much flavor or texture. I think this place is overhyped due to tourist who come from small towns. But in LA these type of breakfast spots are a dime a dozen. I will say, the waitress was amazing. Very sweet and helpful. Do yourself a favor, if the line is long, pass up on it.

Fast and good customer service, good breakfast selection. Had the pork fried rice with eggs. Good…read moreportion of serving.

This was the first time I had tried Kihei Caffe (Lahaina) and I wasn't disapointed! I got a little…read moreconfused about getting refills on my iced tea, but hey...I figured it out! (Go up to the counter BTW!) I wanted lunch, my wife wanted breakfast and this place was perfect for the both of us. The fish tacos were on point, and nummy fries were the perfect side kick. My wife's corned beef hash was very good, almost as good as home!

I was driving along the coast and spotted this pie shop. It's conveniently located just off the…read morehighway and easy to access. There was a line when I arrived, but it moved quickly. All of the pies were on display. It was so hard to choose one, but I finally decided on the chocolate mac-nut pie. The shop offers both indoor and outdoor seating, but it was so busy and crowded. I luckily was able to find a spot outside. I finished my pie so fast. The crust was really good and the filling was delicious. I wish I had gone back to pick up more pies to go!

Very nice with friendly service. Long wait as expected for a popular establishment. The pie was so…read moredelicious. I can't wait to go back and get another one. We had the chocolate Mac pie and it was extremely decadent with notes of nuts, chocolate, caramel and nice crispy bottom. The ahi tuna sandwich was 4/5 didn't expect the mashed (for lack of a better word) texture. Other than that it had a delicious flavor and good sized portion. The chicken pot pie was also 4/5 I thought it could use a bit more flavor but was extremely satisfied with size, texture, and chicken /veggie filling. The chicken was not chewy or dry. The puff pastry was flaky and flavorful. Overall, I'd return again. Even if just to get pie! (Note the pot pie takes longer to prepare)

IMHO My husband was…read morecraving Crispy Pata, and we knew just where to order from! From our resort villa, we online ordered a large Crispy Pata, $46, and was told it would be ready in 20 minutes! Our Crispy Pata and a box of rice and dipping sauces were ready and waiting for us! It was delicious; fatty, crunchy, and full of flavor! This Crispy Pata lasted us quite a few meals, which we added to saimin, or rice. If you want great local Filipino/Asian fare, come to Joey's Kitchen in Napili. I am sorry that we missed the opening of their new restaurant, Dang Dang Noodles, by a few days. Next visit!

We have been by this and the Lahaina location do many times but never had the time to try it. My…read morewife really wanted to try their crispy patta so I agreed to go try it. While I adore and often cook a lot of Asian food I'm not such a fan of Filipino food yet around it more than any other food with family. Bad choice. After driving there from Lahaina for lunch, this dish was unavailable?? Even yelpers rave about it! So we ordered the pork belly and wanted chow fun but they only have the chicken variety? So there is a reason why the Asian restaurants we usually dine at make beef chow fun. The chicken version was bland and wanting for something else to complete it! But surely edible and nicely cooked noodles. The pork belly was ok but not slap your momma I'll go back for that good. The Mac salad was awful compared to much more affordable plate lunch places. It was flavorless, overcooked pasta, and a gritty texture! Weirdly the chairs there at the tables are low and you feel like you are at the children's table at Thanksgiving. So much so that us and two other groups including the ones that moved after ordering to our vacated table moved from the regular tables to the ones at the window with a bench on one side. We had fun joking with our replacements about that! So for the most part here it appears to be tourist clientele and not many Filipinos but my wife. I think that these exceptionally high prices for basic dishes and burgers (she asked why would people go to a Filipino restaurant and order a burger) are why not many locals eat here. And frankly most aunties make better Filipino food better at home. Glad we tried but not again. Checked off of our try try list. They didn't even have a signature dish available that we went particularly to get.

On a beautiful Sunday morning, this spot was the perfect place to start the day--no wait, clean…read moresurroundings, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. I ordered the Castaway Eggs Benedict, which came with a generous piece of spiral ham that had a rich, delicious smoked flavor. Everything was well-prepared and satisfying. Kat, our server, truly stood out. She was attentive without being overbearing, friendly, and very professional throughout the meal. Her service made the experience even better. Definitely a place I'd return to for a laid-back and enjoyable brunch.

Castaway Cafe in Lahaina was such a beautiful dining experience and definitely one of the…read morehighlights of our trip. First off, the setting is absolutely breathtaking. Being able to sit right by the water and watch whales from our table was unreal -- one of those moments you just can't plan, and it made the whole experience feel extra special. The service was top notch from start to finish. Everyone was warm, attentive, and really made us feel taken care of without being overbearing. For food, I had the short rib loco moco, which was rich, flavorful, and super satisfying. My husband went with the traditional loco moco, and my son had the short rib benedict -- both were really good and full of flavor. The kids had the pancakes and had zero complaints (which is always a win) That said, I would absolutely come back. Between the incredible views, whale watching, and amazing service, it's 100% worth the visit.

Great spot for açaí bowls…read more Don't let the long lines deter you, it moves quickly enough. Besides, there isn't anything else like it in the area. Unfortunately there isn't any indoor seating as of this writing, but in Whaler's Village you'll find lots of outdoor seating. I got the original acai bowl ($16) which came with lots of fruit on top and had a hearty consistency.

So glad they opened one in Maui…read more When we visited Oahu, we absolutely loved this place. They have some of the best Kona frozen coffees. We ordered the Coconut Kona coffee and Mocha Kona Coffee. Pro tip: order online for pick up. The ordering line usually takes 30-40 mins during peak times. Also, they only validate parking with a $25 purchase. Not ideal if you order only 1-2 drinks. ABC store has a $15 minimum for validation.

Mala Ocean Tavern is our go to dining experience in West Maui. We refer all our friends to Mala…read more The ocean setting is spectacular and the service is always Aloha. A special thank you to Mechi the hostess who worked her magic to allow us to be served by one of our favorite servers Carlos. The craft cocktails are always a hit.this time it was the Dragon's Kiss! The whole fish was flavorful with three different starches of rice, ube mash and mashed potatoes. The bread pudding with lilikoi sauce is the best. Mahalo Mala for another great experience!

My husband made a reservation here to celebrate our daughter's birthday. Big mistake!…read more Dining at Mala was the low point of our most recent Hawaiian vacation. The hostess had us seated at the high table right next to the bathrooms where there were constantly people walking by our table. She claimed there were no other tables available and was not interested in finding an alternative table for us. I have a 10-second video of our little girl blowing out her birthday candle, and we got video-bombed by a lady walking by within that short duration. The food was... okay. The kids got their own dishes, while my husband and I shared the calamari and the whole fish. The calamari was on the softer side if we're being euphemistic, and the whole fish was kind of dry. Our server was lovely, which saved this from being a one-star review. As a place to grab a quick bite, Mala is probably fine though there are better options on this island. As a place where you make a reservation weeks in advance to celebrate a milestone, please do yourself a favor and go elsewhere unless you enjoy the sound of flushing toilets and doors opening/ closing during your meal. Never again.

A great option right off the beach in an area with limited food options. Coffee, shaved ice,…read morepaninis, breakfast burritos, acai bowls, smoothies and custom sandwiches. Spacious inside with plenty of seating. Pricey, but to be expected. Definitely the best option of the nearby Napili places. Service a little show if it's busy. I enjoyed the turkey pesto panini and my custom turkey sandwich for the plane ride home was large and fresh. I did order some croissants for the kids, and they toasted them, which I wish they did ask beforehand as I would have said no. Overall, a great option nearby. Is it the best you'll ever eat? That's bold, but it was perfect for the location.

This is a cute spot tucked away in a corner in Napili. They have some clothes, jewelry n more for…read moresale in there. The customer service was okay, female worker wasn't as friendly with us as she was with the person in front of us. I came for an acai bowl and got the island vibes açaí and added cacao to it, this açaí bowl is not the sorbet type, but a blended açaí (I didn't know that). This is just personal preference, I don't like blended açaí because it melts quickly. The lilikoi butter is a fun idea, but I don't think it blended will with the bowl itself, it was bitter. My friend got the Cali style breakfast burrito and it was a small wrap and hardly "Cali" style at all. It was just giving breakfast burrito. The salsa was giving it came from a jar We also got an unsweetened matcha, if you have high expectations for matcha, I'd skip n go elsewhere. Overall food was good but very over priced for what you get. Go support the native Hawaiian locals instead of this spot, just being real.

Local, fresh and friendly service with pretty incredible pancakes…read more The menu is great, sure they sell pancakes and you can even be the master of making your own tableaux but the banana bread French toast is pretty amazing too. There are monthly specials, burritos and even booze if you are feeling so inclined. Making reservations comes in handy at this family friendly breakfast spot, it's no wonder they are voted best in breakfast.

We came in for breakfast early morning at 7am and ordered a dragonfruit chia bowl, grand slap, and…read moremushroom scramble. The dragonfruit chia bowl was pretty good, just the ratio of the actual dragonfruit (puree) and chia pudding was about a spoonful of each in comparison to the actual fresh fruit. It was really off. The grand slap was basic with overcooked scrambled eggs, plain potatoes that tasted frozen from a bag, and dry toast. It didn't come with butter or jelly so we asked for some. The pancake was okay. We did ask if there was another kind of syrup available other than the maple syrup that was there at the table. Our server offered us coconut syrup which was brought out ice cold. On top of that there was a $3 charge for it which the server didn't mention and I didn't see it listed on the menu. The mushroom scramble was also dry and plain. I had high hopes for this place, seeing that the restaurant itself looks bright and inviting, but unfortunately the food overall was less than mediocre.

You know when you find something good you gotta go back and try sa' more. Not sure if there is a…read morelimit on reviews for the same location but when it's this good and the menu offers superb entrees I think it warrants at least another review. We did make a dinner reservation and so glad we did, quite a few people waiting and walk ins as well when we arrived. We were here last week for lunch and it was "Ono", food was outstanding and wanted to see how their dinners were. Madison was our server and she did an incredible job, she was on it especially covering quite a few tables nothing lacked her attention and charm. I had yet to try a Loco Moco since we arrived in Maui, I have had this dish on the other islands and it's been good. Tonight I tried Aloha Mixed Plate Loco Moco, they offer it with a choice of steamed rice or fried rice so I wanted to try the fried rice. What a difference in flavor combos. The fried rice gave the dish a much richer taste than the steamed rice. The hamburger patty was incredible, I could taste the char noting it was not fried on a flat top. Excellent dish. My wife did the sirloin steak special prepared with mushrooms and onions and cooked to perfection. Juicy and flavorful and plenty of it. Cocktails were outstanding, we tried something different from our first visit. Loved the evening feel of the room, the night vibe with the exterior torches and landscape really brought the tropical feel. Then came an amazing sunset which you could experience from any table in the house. Couldn't leave without trying the Aloha Pie, so decadent and light. Glad we came a 2nd time, have to say we have not experienced the Hawaiian flavors like we have tasted at Aloha. Do try it for lunch or dinner but make the reservation because it would be sad to get there and not get to try it. Bravissimo Aloha! Ciao

The new spot in Lahaina is back in its former home and better than ever. It does get busy, we…read moreshowed up on a weekday, right when it opened and were seated at a table closest to the water. The view here is serene. Food was amazing, we had the shoyu chicken plate and coconut shrimp plate, chicken was tender and delicious, shrimp was crispy and came with a sauce that was sweet and not too spicy. Plates come with rice and mac salad which is a must have combo when in Maui! Customer service was good too, the server checked on us regularly and food came out fast. So glad Aloha Mixed Plate is back and better than ever!