Hands down the best coffee I had in Maui! The beans are truly something else, rich, smooth, and…read morefull of flavor. You can tell they put real care into what they serve, and it shows in every sip. We ordered two lattes, one with brown sugar and one with vanilla, and both were amazing. The flavors were balanced, not overly sweet, and complemented the quality of the espresso perfectly. We also shared a cheese danish that my husband absolutely loved. He said it was one of the best he has ever had, and I have to agree -- buttery, flaky, and so fresh. The shop itself has such a fun, cozy vibe. There's even a swing inside, which adds such a unique and playful touch. It's the kind of place you actually want to hang out in, not just grab a coffee and go. Service was excellent. The barista was super friendly and even made the cutest latte art, which totally made my day. I ordered a 12 oz and loved that it came in a mug, while my husband got a 16 oz to-go. My only wish is that they would offer mugs for the larger sizes too. It would be a nice way to cut down on paper and plastic and make the experience even better. Overall, Akamai Coffee is a gem. Between the amazing drinks, delicious pastries, welcoming atmosphere, and thoughtful service, it's the kind of place you'll want to visit again and again. If you're in Maui, definitely make time to stop by. You won't regret it!

I made my order online and After 20 minutes they still didn't have my order. The barista was…read moreattending and working on her friends drinks first making sure they loved it, while forgetting about mine. I believe that a customer (family/friend member or not) should be treated the same. The barista made my drink in a hurry after I asked for my order and she didnt make it well. Kihei, May 23, 2026 3:00pm

Every time I'm in Kihei, I make sure to stop by Early Bird :) The owners are seriously the…read moresweetest, and the flavors are always consistent. The coconut honey latte is my favorite so far! Honestly, everything on the menu is worth trying. Their chicken pesto panini is so ono, definitely a must.

If you like custom coffee drinks, the Ube Cocnut latte is the best flavored coffee latte I've ever…read morehad. It's a 10 out of 10

Back after 4years and Kraken is still amazing as I remember! I always make it a point to stop by…read morehere when I'm in Maui. It's a joint popular with locals so you know it's legit. The daily drive thru lines are long but move quickly. Alex from NJ took care of me and we bounded on our NJ roots. I had the nitro w oat milk, sweet foam. Wifey had a latte with oat milk - yum!

What a cool spot- after spending 6 hours in a kayak, we needed coffee. They both lasted about 5…read moreminutes- some of the best coffee. Staff were friendly. Chill outdoor spot with lots of options for food, drink and dessert.

Lava Java is truly a coffee gem! Located in Kihei, Mauí. They serve up some of the best locally…read moresourced coffee beans, offering high quality drinks (hot, iced or frozen), pastries, danishes and bagels on the island. Known for roasting their own premium, 100% Maui-grown and Colombian coffees on-site! Now that's next level! We stopped here every morning before heading out to explore the island. And it did not disappoint! The vibe was lively and the staff were friendly and attentive! Love the way they engage their customers in conversation while they wait for their order to be served! The staff truly makes the coffee shop feel like a "home away from home". The caramel macnut mocha breve was fire!!! And the guava danish was flaky, buttery, and filled with tropical sweetness! Definitely stop by when visiting Mauí, it's a must!

Good vibes and positivity ! And coffee and snacks Live music…read more coffee Love Local Support Venmo the musicians like i did

The greatest cinnamon roll I've ever had in my entire life... this place is AMAZING!…read more It's one of those places you'll think about for the rest of your life... plus service is great despite them having a line out the door. Must visit in Maui!

Amazing cinnamon rolls, really thick and soft roll with a thick sticky cinnamon sugar coating. I…read morecan appreciate that these were the perfect level of sweetness for me, make sure you enjoy it warm but it was still really good cooled down! I'd have to pass on the mango bread though, it was kind of dry and just lacking for me in general Cute little bakery though with other offerings and kind service

Been coming to Maui for years and the one thing missing in Wailea was a great coffee shop. We…read moretried Kraken our first morning and it became our instant go to every morning for Ice Latte and Cold Brew. Excellent location and just amazing coffee priced just right.

I stopped by here yesterday for my morning coffee. Whenever I go on vacation I try to hit up a new…read morecoffee shop every morning and on this day I headed over to Kraken Coffee in Wailua Gateway. While I have been to a couple of other Kraken locations before, including the day before, this one was different as it was an actual storefront in a strip mall instead of a food truck. They also sell shave ice here. With it being a storefront, they had a decent amount of seating along with a clear ordering area. For my coffee on this morning I went with a large Surf's Up cold brew, which the menu described as coconut mac nut with a sweet foam topper. Since I had run 17 miles earlier in the day, I was also hungry and their jalapeño cheddar bagel caught my eye, so I ordered one of those as well. It did not take long before I had both my drink and food and was headed back to my car. As soon as I got in, I dug in. When I first opened the bagel it looked a little overdone, but there was no bitterness from the darker parts and it actually ended up being cooked perfectly. As for the coffee, I could not get enough of it. The coconut mac nut cold brew was strong with a bit of earthiness from the mac nut and some sweetness from the coconut. The sweet foam was the real standout though as I loved both the texture and the added sweetness. Paired with the bold coffee, it worked really well and I finished it quickly. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my bagel and coffee were good and I would also be interested in trying their shave ice next time.

I had the coconut pineapple pancakes and they were so delicious. I didn't go until my last day on…read morethe island, and I wished I had visited them earlier in the week, so I could have tried more of their food. I will definitely return the next time I am on Maui.

There were seven of us and everyone had something different. We all enjoyed our meals. Friendly…read moreservice. Outside dining was great.

I was looking for some yummy coffee here out hotel and came across this cute little gem! This is…read moreacross from the Shops at Wailea and we heard the lines here get long so the earlier the better. I got the Surfer Girl coffee, it's their specialty, it was good, I would ask for an extra shot of espresso . I also had their Lox and Cream plate, love how flavored this was and their sourdough was perfectly crunchy! I love their outdoor seatings , it was very relaxing with al the birds. This place is a great place to visit for some coffee if you don't want your hotel room coffee lol

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

Delightfully relaxing little coffee bar in the garden food truck place in Kihei…read more I enjoyed an iced almond milk latte that was delicious. Staff here are friendly and helpful. Overall, this is a great spot for a refreshing break with tasty beverages. Highly recommend.

Came in about 5pm, and only one other guest there before myself. Service was great. She was super…read morefriendly! Cafe was clean and welcoming with a cute patio. They were out of ube, so I couldn't get an ube latte, but I got the mocha-nut latte instead and it did it disappoint! Very delicious. The apple danish? Probably top 5 cheese danishes I've had ever... and I am a self-proclaimed cheese danish connoisseur. This place is in the South Maui Gardens area. You'll see a blue old school car parked out front. Add this to your coffee list of places to try!

This review is actually for their Lahaina location. I've had Maui Matcha before at their location…read morein The Shops at Wailea, so I was excited to stumble upon this spot at The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali. It's a cute little stand just past the lobby on the right. easy to access whether you're staying at the resort or just stopping by. The menu is simple and straightforward, offering classic matcha drinks along with a few signature options. We tried the Honey Lavender and the Honey Cinnamon, and both were really good. The Honey Lavender stood out--it had a sweet, floral flavor that blended with the matcha in a way that oddly reminded me of Fruity Pebbles (in a good way!). The Honey Cinnamon was tasty too, though the cinnamon was a bit overpowering and took over most of the drink's flavor. The staff were friendly and helpful with recommendations, which made the experience even better. I'd definitely recommend anyone staying at the resort to give it a try and locals should stop by too if you're in the area and craving a solid matcha.

this matcha was actually really good, definitely better than most matcha i've tried…read more i got the banana matcha since i heard it wasn't too sweet, and i'd say it's right in the middle, not too sweet but still flavorful it was around $10 for a cup which is a bit pricey, but it's hawaii so i didn't mind too much overall, really solid matcha and i'd come back again