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    Kihei Caffe Lahaina

    4.3 (1.1k reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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

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    Melody P.

    First time eating inside this trip. The employee I spoke to was really sweet. I enjoyed talking to her. I had an açaí bowl which was perfect for me. My husband wanted a cinnamon roll to go and that was good cause we added the coconut syrup on it. It was really pretty busy but when we left it was more empty

    Hash and eggs, amazing!
    Steve S.

    Had a great breakfast! Just wanted to highlight that this is not a sit down with service restaurant, you order at the counter and then find a table. Everyone has pancakes except me, but I did try them and they were a delicious batter! I went with the corn beef hash, eggs over easy and their homemade biscuit. Biscuit was light and fluffy, eggs perfectly over easy, and the hash was the BEST I've ever had!!!! Highly, highly recommend the hash of you're a hash person.

    House Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast and Papaya Seed Dressing
    Laurie D.

    This was my first time visiting this location of Kihei Caffe. I've had breakfast many times at their other locations. We were in the area, so we stopped in for lunch. I ordered a House Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast and Papaya Seed Dressing. The salad was fresh and delicious. I loved the salad dressing too! I loved the décor in the restaurant. I want to try other items on the menu next time!

    Lindsay S.

    Honestly, this place was getting 5 stars before I posted the reviews, rest assured that the food actually good so I do think the five stars is warranted. The guy that took our order was great though. Best personality and set the tone for the meal with the best energy as soon as we walked through the door. He recommended the mango lemonade to start (YUM- so glad I listened) and it was super refreshing. I ordered the ube michi pancakes and he recommended the pork fried rice with eggs for my husband as it was one of the more popular dishes. The pork fried rice was really good. The portion was just big enough and I'm not surprised at all that it's a top dish. I think the ube mochi pancakes were the star though. The text was good and the ube flavor really comes out, so much that I didn't want to use any coconut syrup for fear of drowning it out. I ate one without syrup and one with and the coconut syrup really compliments the pancake. Both flavor come out nicely.

    French toast with macadamia nuts and bananas
    Beverly A.

    Solid 4 stars for a brunch spot! Slightly different method of ordering here -- you walk in, place your order at the counter, they assign you a table based on the # of people you have in your party, and they bring the food to your table. Staff service is pretty light in that they're not bothering you too much, but they're around when you need them. Our fave dish by far was the French toast with macadamia nuts and bananas! Super soft bread, thick slices, and you don't need any syrup at all. We also tried the Loco Moco but it was just ok. I've had better at other places. My boys liked this place that we tried the Kīhei location as well but ordered take out. I'd come back again for sure!

    Macadamia Nut Pancakes
    Justin S.

    Really solid breakfast spot. We loved everything except the pork fried rice which was pretty mid. I especially liked the loco moco. I love the extra gravy and the patty being more than enough to have extra for the egg to rice ratio. Overall 4.3/5 definitely would come back!

    Steven S H C.

    Long lines , very good reviews, time to check it out. It was early Thursday morning and the line stopped just after door, but line moved quickly. Just like the Yelp reviews. Two cashiers taking orders. There is also dedicated to-go order kiosk. Nice! Took few minutes to take our orde and we got a basket with utensils and napkins. Our drinks came out almost simultaneously. We found the table nearby and our food started to come out. Some foods comes out faster. Value: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Cleaness: another 5 My Ube drink was delicious, so was the pancakes. Fried rice was ok. Cinnamon rolls are in the hotel room still, yogurt parfait was pre-made and granola was chewy instead of crunchy. Over all, 5 stars and repeat business is necessary.

    Loco moco
    melanie c.

    Loco moco would be a 7/10 it's yummy but wouldn't come back just to get it again, safe choice very yummy Mom got the egg breakfast, basic but does the job.

    Homemade Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
    Michelle L.

    This is a must-try when you're in Maui! Expect a crowd, but don't let the line discourage you--they have the process down. You order at the counter, find a table, and they'll bring your food out when it's ready. We always have a great meal here! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The Loco Moco was rich and comforting, with a perfectly seasoned beef patty, fluffy rice, and delicious brown gravy. The chilaquiles were packed with flavor and topped with perfectly cooked eggs and fresh green onions for a nice crunch. I do have to mention that they're a little on the spicy side, but absolutely worth it! The cinnamon roll was the perfect way to end the meal--soft, warm, and topped with just the right amount of sweet icing. The service was efficient and friendly, and the atmosphere was casual and welcoming. If you're looking for an amazing breakfast or brunch in Maui, this place is definitely worth a visit. We'll be back every time we're in town!

    French toast with banana and Mac nut
    Ryan F.

    Service was good - our order was taken very quickly and accurately at the counter. It was busy inside - 8am on Sunday had plenty of both visitors and locals. It's a good, family friendly restaurant. Food was good as well. We ordered the French toast and the loco moco. While eating the loco moco, I bit on something quite hard - I found that there was a small, black pebble in my food. How did that get in there? Thankfully my teeth were okay. Because of that, I give this place 3 stars. I'd come back, though I will be chewing very, very carefully.

    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

    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.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food, large portions, great staff! All around great place to eat a meal in Lahaina!

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    5 years ago

    Kihei caffe is so great!It has waffles, pancakes French toast,and so much more delicious food!

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    3 years ago

    This place gets a 10! Friendly super fast service and delicious food great family breakfast spot

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    Quick service. Yummy and unique food options. Amazing coffee! We got the coconut coffee with kahula.... so good

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    3 years ago

    Fast, friendly and good. The portions are very generous and shareable depending on what is ordered. Indoor and patio seating is available.

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    Ordered loco Moco on my Maui vacation at 7am and got sick and diarrhea for two days. Rice tasted a day old.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food - quick and delicious for breakfast. Came here twice during our stay in Kaanapali Beach.

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    The food was great! The portions were big enough and delicious. There was no wait and the staff was attentive. Very chilled and fun place.

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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… 

    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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    808 Grindz Lahaina FoodTruck - 808 Moco

    808 Grindz Lahaina FoodTruck

    4.8(82 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    So so so happy this place reopened after the fires at a different location. The old location always…read morehad a line out the door and about 1-2 hour wait time. This new location although not a sit down restaurant anymore is a food truck. But the food hasn't changed one bit. It's all still amazing. We visit the island often and always have to have 808 at least twice during our trip. We order over the phone and pick up at the truck and you can eat it at the tables there or take it to go. YOU HAVE TO GET THE MAC BUT PANCAKES WITH THE MAC NUT SAUCE! That's an absolute must. I've never had better pancakes in my life! I also always get their loco mocos and they're so delicious. The staff always treats you like family and I'm so glad they opened up again because we were so sad how the fires too away so many mom and pop businesses. Easy parking lot

    Great breakfast spot during our anniversary trip to Maui. Was looking for spots outside the resort…read moreto pick up food, and this food truck didn't disappoint. My wife and I ended up sharing 2 different entrees to go, the "Brahhda Moco" and a short stack of Mac Nut pancakes. The short ribs were delicious, great flavor. Hamburger steak in the moco was THICC! Haha. The fried rice underneath all of it was great. The Mac Nut pancakes were the perfect sweet to complement the entire meal. There are some picnic tables in the food truck park it's in whether you choose to eat there or take away. Not much of a wait early in the AM, but I can see it can get busy with one of the patrons after us saying they went there 3 times during their trip.

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    Mala Ocean Tavern - Mala Building

    Mala Ocean Tavern

    4.3(2.8k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

    This was the best food I've had in a long time and was well worth the price! The duck was amazing…read moreand steak was cooked perfectly and so delicious! The appetizers were fresh and so good as well! We've eaten at multiple fancy restaurants while being here on vacation, and none of the food came close to this! We got to enjoy the beautiful sunset and listen to the waves while eating. Our server was so fun and came out multiple times to check on us and fill our drinks. We have already recommended this place to our in laws who are visiting in November and can't wait to return to try some amazing food!

    Mala Ocean Tavern has an absolutely beautiful setting. Sitting on the patio, listening to the waves…read moreand watching the sunset made for a really nice atmosphere. The service was friendly and welcoming as well. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite match the setting for us. Several dishes were overly salty, and the value for the portion sizes was disappointing. For example, five small prawns were $45, and the whole fried fish was $99. The calamari starter was also disappointing. It wasn't fresh calamari, but rather fried calamari strips that seemed like the type that come frozen in a bag. The bruschetta wasn't really bruschetta either. It was more like an open-faced sandwich. At these prices, I expected better quality, preparation, and portion sizes. It's definitely a place where you're paying a premium for the oceanfront view and atmosphere. Beautiful location and friendly service, but the food and overall value fell short for us.

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    Coral Reef - Ube Mochi Pancakes

    Coral Reef

    4.2(37 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    I ended up at Coral Reef for the first time this Mother's Day after my other half decided to make a…read morereservation, and I'm glad we did. I honestly didn't even know this spot existed, but it turned out to be a great place to celebrate a special occasion. The setup was nice -- breakfast items in one room, and everything else in another -- and even though we were seated during the later half of the brunch, there was still an overload of options with items being constantly refilled. They had sushi, prime rib, crab legs, desserts, breakfast favorites, and plenty more. I did manage to snag a few crab legs before they ran out (such a bummer!), and I even left some behind for the next person thinking they'd get refilled... lesson learned, lol. But everything I did try was delicious. My family and I had a really enjoyable time. Service was nice and friendly. Between the variety, the quality, and the relaxed resort setting, it ended up being a lovely way to spend Mother's Day. I'd definitely recommend checking out Coral Reef if you're looking for a spot to celebrate something special. Plus, the view from the lobby upstairs is beautiful. Definitely stop there on y

    Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! There is one pasta in the DMV area that I crave! And now I'll be craving one…read morein Maui! I chose the Sheraton resort because of the food and food choices nearby. Coral Reef was on the property so since they had lamb chops on the menu, I booked this. So glad I did! This dinner did not disappoint! The view of the resort was nice, being able to sit outside is always a great experience making the ambiance refreshing and relaxing. Service was excellent, server was quick, responsive and welcoming. Let's get into it! Plancha Octopus- Delicious and not chewy! Loved it! Chefs special (not always on the menu) Lobster Pasta - OMG this dish was soooooooooo good! I mean good good, I could have had this everyday while I was in Maui; honestly it was that good! Still thinking of this meal! Lamb Chops - Delicious! Chocolate Cake - Yummy! Kudos to them for accommodating the Birthday we celebrated! Well done! Highly recommend if you're visiting Maui.

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    Aloha Mixed Plate - Ali'i Plate

    Aloha Mixed Plate

    3.8(4.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    •$$

    Want the luau food experience without paying for the actual luau show? This is a great option!…read more It's an outdoor restaurant, so definitely dress accordingly. If it's drizzling outside, you can bet you'll probably be drizzled on while eating your meal too! But the setting is beautiful, especially if you get a table around sunset--you can watch the sunset right from your seat. There are plenty of food options to choose from, along with lots of drink options. The restaurant sits right next to Old Lahaina Luau, so if you make a dinner reservation around luau time, you can even hear the luau going on next door. They had traditional Hawaiian food such as poi, lau lau, kalua, etc. Service was good as well. Overall, a fun way to enjoy some of the food and atmosphere without paying for the full luau experience!

    The remodeled Aloha Mixed Plate looks much better than the old location, but unfortunately the…read moreexperience did not live up to the hype--or the prices. We left disappointed by the unfriendly service, very small portions, and a bill that felt wildly out of proportion to what we received. Our experience The setting is attractive and the renovation is a real improvement. However, the service lacked the warm, welcoming aloha spirit we hoped for, especially at a restaurant that markets itself as a Maui favorite. The pricing was the biggest issue: - $17.50 for an appetizer of only five wings. - $35.50 for a kalbi plate that amounted to roughly 2 1/2 ribs, chopped into seven or eight small pieces. - $19 for a small serving of mochiko chicken bites. - The kids' sliders were just two tiny burgers on Hawaiian sweet rolls. For two entrées, one appetizer, and two non-alcoholic drinks, our total came to more than $110. That is difficult to justify when both the portion sizes and overall service fell short. Bottom line We understand that Maui is expensive and that restaurants face high operating costs. Still, charging premium prices should come with generous portions, consistently good food, and genuinely hospitable service. Aloha Mixed Plate may have a beautiful new space, but at these prices, it feels overhyped and not like a good value. We hope they reconsider the portion sizes and customer experience, because the lack of aloha and the high prices could easily turn visitors away rather than make them want to return.

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