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    Kihei Caffe Lahaina

    4.3 (1k reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Helen Q.

    Came @ 8 am for breakfast on a Thursday and surprised it was not as crowded as I remembered. That was also a few years ago. Casual dining, order/pay first and find your own seating. Ordered the loco moco. Good flavoring, but the beef patty was a bit tough & dry. Had it not been for the gravy saving it.... The So Ono macadamia nut coconut cream ice coffee is a nice sweet drink, if that's what you like. But if you like a coffee drink that actually tastes like coffee and want something stronger, skip this drink and just order plain coffee. Also ordered the meat lover breakfast. It's decent. Something you would find at any other breakfast joint. Service was quick and staff are friendly.

    Corned beef breakfast with poached egg and potatoes! Cooked and tasted just great
    Steve S.

    Food quick and delicious! Wait time was very minimal and highly recommended for a breakfast! Was an excellent choice as the pictures show the food! A little noisy because place is packed but enjoyable with background music from 60s and 70s.. mahalo

    Macadamia nut waffle
    Melissa O.

    Favorite cafe for breakfast and I'm not even a breakfast person. But the food here is always fresh and service is quick! I went everyday for breakfast on my trip last week. The people are so nice. It gets busy but never seems to be a long wait. Order at the counter and then find an open table. Can be a bit noisy but it's to be expected when it's always a packed house. Try the cinnamon roll. It's yummy!!

    Chicken Fried Steak
    Todd M.

    So this confused me just a bit. Kihei Caffe in Lahaina... I could have been eating here everyday but never tried. Now that I have I'm soo mad I'm no longer in Lahaina. I got the chicken fried steak. My how this was comfort food at its finest. The sausage gravy was perfect, the biscuit was perfect and the main event was perfect. If you decide to go here. Get that.

    Lorraine F.

    This was one of our favorite meals during our last Maui trip! We ordered Banana Mac Nut Pancakes, Traditional Loco Moco, and Corned Beef Hash. We also got the POG juice and brewed coffee. Everything we had was delicious. The line was definitely long by the time we got there around 10 AM. We lined up for about 40 minutes to get to the counter, then we ordered and picked our tables. After we ordered and sat down, it probably took 5-10 mins to actually get our food, which we thought was impressive. Really loved this place and will come back on our next trip.

    Pork fried rice with eggs
    Natalee W.

    This place was so amazing! My boyfriend and I got super hungry and was riding around to find something to eat and stumbled across this place and I will definitely recommended to anybody! When we entered into the restaurant, they're very welcoming and patient the food was very good and you can tell that it was homemade the biscuits were my favorite. The biscuits were so soft and homemade and everything very well seasoned. My boyfriend had the fried rice pork chop and he said it was very good. It was also very good too. I enjoyed his just as much as he did. It was super perfection and also cooked very well. I also have the mango lemonade which is not pictured it was very good not too sweet. You're not too bland. Perfect. The ambience in the police were amazing and I definitely would love to come back when I come back to Hawaii! overall 10/10

    Loco moco
    Kathryn W.

    My first breakfast meal while visiting Maui. We waited for about 30 minutes to order at the front, but we were served shortly after finding a seat. The decor and vibe of the restaurant was really fun and brightened the rainy morning. The loco moco was saucy and delicious, we had it with pork. The pancakes were a generous portion, with tasty coconut syrup. We had the ube latte which had a strong ube flavor and was not too sweet!

    This was the papaya delight and it had more granola than anything,  just a couple of pieces of fruit and a dab of yogurt.  Not worth it.
    Daniel V.

    The special was good and the omelet was good too. Seeing as the papaya delight was for my wife and it was more like a bowl of granola with a garnish of papaya, that's what drove my review. I should have taken a photo sooner so you could see the granola bomb but she tried to eat as much as possible before just ordering something else.

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    Ketsamone T.

    This is the best place to go for local Hawaiian fare. The ube pancakes are to die for as was the spam fried rice. We went to the original one in Kihei on our first trip to Maui and that one was great too. Loved the little chicks walking around all over.

    Mochi pancakes with macadamia and bananas
    Betty B.

    Parking lot is shared with other chain stores. Order at the counter and then find your table. Outdoor seating available. Staff are so amazing, all make you feel like ohana. Lots of options, I ordered the mochi pancakes...because where else do you see that on a menu?!? I added bananas and macadamia nuts, used the coconut syrup. ONOLICIOUS!! Not too chewy but very flavorful. Bananas were fresh and so tasty, i like that the added items were not mixed in the batter but on top. Servings sizes are generous as are the toppings. $22 for the mochi pancakes, totally worth it! I was not able to finish it, got through half the stack, worth sharing. Wish I could indulge daily on this while visiting but then I would not fit in my clothes. Worth checking out when you are in Lahina. Mahalo

    Tina V.

    If you're in Maui and craving a solid, hearty breakfast -- Kihei Caffe is a must. It has that laid-back local vibe and is almost always busy. They've got a great menu! Just a heads up -- you order up front at the counter first, then find your own seat, and they bring the food out to your table. Even when it's packed, the line moves quickly and the food comes out fast. We kept it classic and went with the corned beef hash and eggs (my fave) and the chicken fried steak. Both hit the spot. The hash was crispy and flavorful, eggs cooked just right, and the portions were generous. The chicken fried steak was hearty, perfectly breaded, and smothered in rich gravy -- comfort food done right. Portions are big, prices are reasonable for Maui, and it's the perfect fuel before we hit up a long whale watching tour. No frills -- just consistently good food and that authentic Maui breakfast feel. Definitely will be one of our go-to spots when we're on the island.

    Scramble with spinach, onions, bacon and tomato. Also comes with a side of potatoes.
    Tony P.

    The restaurant has an easy going cool vibe. The staff is somewhat friendly but I wouldn't say exceptional. The benedict was very good. The scramble was delicious with cheese on top. Also the pancake was huge. Light fluffy with some crispy edges. The pricing overall was a bit on the higher side for a caffe, but was good. Would definitely return just maybe not as often due to price. Enjoy!

    Loco Moco with Kalua Pork
    Michelle C.

    We stopped by Kihei Caffe around 9AM and there was a long line, (definitely peak breakfast time), but it moved efficiently. Once we ordered, the food came out in about 5-10 minutes, and we wrapped up the whole meal within 45 minutes. Super efficient for how busy they were. We tried the Loco Moco with kalua pork. The kalua pork was lightly salted but was missing that deeper smoky flavor I usually prefer. Still comforting overall, just not as bold as expected. We also ordered two fresh corned beef hash plates with sunny side up eggs, supreme style. The corned beef hash was crispy and smoky with great texture, and paired perfectly with the runny yolks. Overall, a bustling breakfast spot that moves fast and delivers solid portions. Expect a line, but they keep things flowing.

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

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    Cute little place to eat! The pancakes were very good and the bacon was exceptionally yummy. Cashier was friendly and the wait was short

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    Ask the Community - Kihei Caffe Lahaina

    How long is the wait on a Saturday morning?

    Don’t be discouraged if you get there and the line “looks long”. It moves vert quickly and the food is definitely with the short wait.

    Is this location still in existence or did the fires get them? Just wondering on the well being of the community. I hope everyone is ok

    I saw on the local news here in the bay that this area was safe from the fires. The restaurant was featured on the news and they were asking people to come in and dine. There is usually a long line but 2 weeks after the terrible fire, the restaurant… Read more

    Is a vaccine card needed?

    No vaccine cards are needed in Maui

    When does it start getting busy? Or is it busy with a wait from opening to closing?

    It's pretty much busy from open to close! But the line does go by quickly!!

    When do they switch over from breakfast to lunch?

    they dont. lunch and breakfast are served from 6am to 2pm.

    What are operating hours?

    5AM - 5PM daily

    Do they take to go orders?

    Yes

    Is this location cash only or do they accept credit cards?

    Kihei Caffe in Lahaina accepts credit cards.

    Are they actually open until 7? Swung by yesterday and it was not open at 4pm.

    No, 6am-2pm

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