Great place if you like pancakes. So appreciate the vegan gluten free pancakes option. Coconut syrup was yummy. read more

Slappy Cakes - Vegan pancakes with macadamia nuts and coconut syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Had the loco moco. It was ok. Nothing to write home about. Could have used more gravy. The candied bacon is soooo tasty, must get it. It has macadamia nuts on it too. Kiddo got the pancakes and enjoyed them. Hubby got an omelet. All very good read more

Amazing family friendly restaurant! I love and appreciated the idea of having pancake grills to make our own customized pancakes. Think Korean BBQ idea but for pancakes. Our teenage son truly enjoyed this and I think it was satisfying to him knowing how delicious he could make his pancakes. If you choose to make your pancakes they have prepped batters in 8 oz squeeze bottles. You then choose what fruit, sweets, and or fillings you want. There are also signature plates like you would see on a Denny's or IHOP menu if you didn't want to put in the work of making your own pancakes. This is what I ended up doing and chose the Classic Breakfast. Nothing exceptional yet nothing terrible either. I did love their homemade strawberry jam! We definitely would come back here to try out their variety of specialty pancakes! Pricing was decent and service was excellent. They even have merch sold up from if you want a little souvenir. read more

Slappy Cakes - We chose the buttermilk batter, super yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Check in was prompt as we weren't waiting on a grill. Enjoyed some hot coffee and a House Mary. The salted rim was perfect country fried steak and potatoes didn't disappoint. It was a little crisper than i prefer but trust it was still consumed. Had some buttermilk pancakes too. i talked myself out of the added toppings and it was still perfect! come time to pay the bill the server ended up being someone from our part of the island , practically a neighbor so we talked a little story. This was my first time eating here and i can see treating my husband and I again. He got it this time so i'm sure i can treat him next read more

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Essentially it was average and lacked the attention to detail that warrants a $100 price tag for two people. Ordered rhe country fried steak and a short stack of pancakes, egg whites and potatos. The country fried steak portion was small, eggs were average, pancakes were average and potato's were okay. The star was the bacon - really good! The big loser was the biscuit - dry and lacked any flavor at all. Not worth the $4. In all it was average. Clean place with plenty of seating however make sure you get there before 8 - if you don't you will be waiting a long time. read more

Totally over ordered for just me and my toddler, but everything was so good and large portioned. You NEED to get build your own pancakes. Fully customizable. First, pick your batter (you can choose what kind like chocolate, buttermilk, seasonal -- I think they have pandan!) $10, additional toppings $3 or $4. One order of batter can feed 2-3 kids I would say. We got blueberries, chocolate chips, and whipped cream ---waaay too much. Should have just stuck with one or two toppings. Coolest thing is you cook it in the middle of your table yourself!! So you're able to make each pancake as big or small as you want, which is great because my little likes mini pancakes you usually can't find. She had fun throwing (way too many) chocolate chips on each pancake. We also ordered loco moco--good, not too salty. And candied bacon (comes with 4). Oh my lord, sooo delicious. The macadamia nuts are a nice touch. Drip coffee ($5) was surprisingly good. Needless to say, very kid friendly. High chairs and boosters available. They gave us a booth and booster so it'd be easier for my toddler to eat which was thoughtful. They also provided a plastic baby plate and spoon. And water cup with plastic lid and straw. Great service as well. read more

This was an awesome dining experience. Great service and the ability for the kids to cook their own pancakes was amazing. The atmosphere is family friendly and quiet. read more

Went here twice while on vacation. The kids enjoy making their own pancakes. The loco moco is fine, my wife likes it more than me. They over charge for their bloody Mary's. The house Bloody Mary is $14 with $2 discount during their happy hour at 8am. I got charged $17 for it, twice. You tell them the house bloody and they will up charge you. It will get busy after 9am. read more

I enjoyed this restaurant. It's a fairly solid pancake house with a fun attraction that they have small hot plates on the tables and you can make your own pancakes... or get them straight from the kitchen. Very much the usual collection of pancake centric breakfast options; servings were large and our server was just the right level of attentive. It is a family friendly restaurant, so gets a bit noisy in the main area. There is a quieter section near the front , if that's more your thing. Prices were fair for what we got, though like some others I was irritated by the small 'kitchen service charge'. Understand that there's a business to run, but if a dish costs $15, charge me the $15 and not $15+ some random other amount that I wasn't expecting. Dampened an otherwise good experience. read more

Came here for the first time with the family while we were on vacation in Maui. We heard many other families talking about this place and we had to check it out. In concept, it was a great and cool idea to let the kids create and cook their own pancakes. I would just say that it seemed a bit on the higher cost side to make our own pancakes. The pancakes were decent but I wasn't totally over the moon with it. I ordered the chicken fried steak and was really happy about it. It was a good size portion, the flavor was good and it came out hot from the kitchen. Overall it was a good experience and the kids totally loved to make their own breakfast, now we just need them to keep doing it at home!!! read more

Slappy Cakes - Chicken Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We got the DIY buttermilk pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream and a breakfast burrito. Making the pancakes was so fun and eating them off the grill with that crisp is great. They give a generous amount of toppings. The breakfast burrito was mid. Overall vibes kinda feels like a more upscale Norms/Dennys. I would recommend for the pancake experience. read more

Loved the experience! Great staff. Would absolutely come back. GF Pancake mix 9/10 Mixers : Chocolate chips 9/10 Butterscotch bits 8.5/10 Bacon 8.5/10 Eggs 7/10 read more

My wife and I were just looking for a place to eat breakfast. Instead, we were rewarded with an experience. We loved the griddle built into the table and that amazing coconut syrup. My wife had the pineapple upside down pancakes, and I had the macadamia nut pineapple pancakes. I wish I had one of these closer to home, but until then we will be back. Great service and great food. read more

I really enjoyed this place. The candied bacon with brown sugar and macadamia nuts crushed on top was worth the $12. The avocado toast was great. My husband enjoyed his pancakes very much. The service on our first visit was just ok and on our second visit it was better. read more

I did not know what to expect when I got here!! We came on a Saturday morning 9 am and there was no line. I'm sure it gets packed though! Such a big restaurant. Who knew you could make your own pancakes!!! This was very fun, we were so full and it was a great experience! We ordered the oat special pancakes (10$) for a bottle The beef tacos (special) And the Greek yogurt fruit bowl Toppings: banana, honey and coconut peanut butter!! Yall this was so fun, I was very satisfied and the coconut peanut butter is a must! I wouldn't do the tacos again but try other stuff! Ask your server what their favorite is bc our server told us his favorite were the coconut syrup and coconut peanut butter! He did not disappoint! read more

Slappy Cakes - Beef tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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A nice and short walk from where we were staying! Definitely looks nicer once you get inside - cute atmosphere! My youngest daughter enjoyed being able to make her own pancakes! read more

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Great spot for breakfast! I'm not even a fan of pancakes and I still enjoy it. Fun for little kids and the little kids at heart, with non-pancake options for those so inclined. Service is satisfactory and the place is always clean. read more

A fun breakfast/brunch place, but options add up fast. We came around 9-10am on a weekend and had no trouble getting a table for 5 with a griddle. Everyone else ordered plates for breakfast, but my son and I did the MYO pancakes. The bottle of batter easily fed the two of us. The add-ons, which make the pancake experience fun, can add up fast. They're $3-4 each. We got chocolate chips, mac nuts, and coconut syrup. If you want pure maple syrup, it's an extra $4(!) otherwise, there's pancake syrup on the table. That said, we did get a LOT of each of those items, more than we used. We added a side of spam, which was sliced and grilled and had good flavor over simply sautéed. Juice and coffee was fine, and I appreciated that they had lids/straws for juice cups for keiki. read more

Slappy Cakes Maui is such a fun and unforgettable dining experience. The DIY pancake concept is what really sets this place apart--you get to cook your own pancakes right at the table, with a variety of batters to choose from and an endless selection of fixins to create exactly what you're craving. It's interactive, creative, and perfect for all ages. Beyond the pancakes, the menu is extensive and packed with flavorful, scrumptious options that go well beyond breakfast basics. Everything has a comforting, homemade "food for the soul" vibe that makes you want to linger and enjoy every bite. The staff truly completes the experience. Everyone is vibrant, welcoming, and always happy to answer questions or help guide you through the menu, which makes first-time visits especially enjoyable. And don't skip the drinks--the bar menu is incredibly creative, with fun, clever names that perfectly match the playful Slappy Cakes energy. Whether you're there for brunch, cocktails, or a unique dining experience, Slappy Cakes Maui consistently delivers. read more

One thing stood out to us at this restaurant and we didn't get to personally experience it but we watched others and it looked like a blast. You can make your own pancakes! They have griddles in some tables where everyone can participate in making breakfast, fun for the whole family if you ask me. We had banana pancakes, the breakfast hash, and the Slappy grand slam, all were equally satisfying, and a good bang for your buck. We came at closing time so service was a little bit slow, but everyone was still very kind and overall we had a great experience. I'll give it a 4/5 stars because everything was good, but nothing exceptional stood out to us. Cheers Lexi read more

Slappy Cakes - Banana Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

I had never seen a tabletop griddle in the middle of the table concept. While I didn't try it this go-around I may on a future visit. The burrito was good. The banana bread French toast was ok. I honestly didn't know what to expect. It sounded unique. I compare it to grilling a blueberry muffin vs a french toast using banana bread. read more

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Hungry for some delicious pancakes?? Well no further because this spot has everything you would want for pancakes. Want to make it yourself? They have that option too! This place was very unique and I was glad I found a place that had pancakes that are dairy free. My kids love pancakes however, my daughter has a dairy allergy so I was very happy I found this place. The server was very accommodating and went to the kitchen a few times to check if things had dairy. I like more savory breakfasts so I got a Burrito with bacon, which was very good. Bacon was a little extra. It needed a little more meat though. My wife loved the country fried steak with gravy. We ordered extra gravy but they didn't tell us it would be extra.. however we enjoyed it. Great spot and it gets filled pretty quickly so I'd suggest getting there early! Earlier the better! read more

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It's definitely a place to take kids for the "make your own" pancakes option. Service was fast and friendly. I think they could improve a bit on quality and cleanliness. read more

Got a coupon for a free batter with any meal order. I had never been to a Slappy Cakes, so decided to try here for breakfast. The staff was very friendly and promptly led me to my table. I found loco moco and ordered it "my usual" way of eggs over medium and gravy on the side. I ordered the special peanut butter batter. It was enough batter to make four small pancakes. The loco moco was very good. The pancakes turned out okay, thus the four stars. read more

Slappy Cakes - Make your own pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

This place was one of the best on the island but sadly has become only ok. When served toast or pancakes with no butter or jam is ridiculous. Also they now charge for any other syrup other than cheap maple. I feel they can do better like it was a few years back. read more

Went here for some late breakfast fare. Service was pretty good and the restaurant was definitely very clean. My main concerns arise from the food. The food here was just not very impressive to me. There wasn't a whole lot of variety on the menu and the food itself was nothing special. I didn't feel as though the quality was different from like a Dennys. I was very excited to try this place but ended up disappointed. read more

Slappy Cakes - Grand Slam with POG - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We have been coming to Maui for 2 decades and have never dined at this establishment. The restaurant had just recently opened after the Lahaina fire and to our surprise there was no wait to get a table. We had a great waiter and the ambiance was pretty chill. We ordered the free Gluten squeeze bottle due to a deal my wife had. We did have 3 breakfast sides and combined with our drinks it came to about 27 bucks total for our breakfast. Making pancakes on tables that act as hot griddles was the best part of this establishment. I don't know if we will ever return but the experience was memorable. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, my Friends!!! read more

Slappy Cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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This is a big yes for us every time we visit Maui (with and without our 8 yo!). There will inevitably be a wait but usually only about 10-20 minutes and worth it. It's pretty spacious inside and well set up to fit many and flow. We love making our own pancakes as it keeps everyone occupied (busy children, adults suffering from too many Mai tais consumed the night before...). We also ordered a side of bacon and the loco moco because we must! So good. We included sides of chocolate chips, strawberries and lemon curd and had fun being creative with shapes and toppings. We did a buttermilk batter and usually we do Taro too but it wasn't on the menu; they seem to have gone away from that in the last 7 years and towards a rotating flavored batter: it was apple pie-ish which sounded ok but not what we wanted. Coffee is meh (watery); but our server was fantastic and prompt! read more

Slappy Cakes - Shapes and sides: table set up - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We saw Slappys on our way to the Food Truck Park and decided that we were going to stop in the next morning. When we arrived, the restaurant was pretty empty, so we were seated immediately. We looked at the menu, and my wife wanted to cook your own pancakes at your table. You order the type of pancake batter you like (buttermilk, chocolate, etc), and fixin's (chocolate chips, whipped cream, etc). The batter comes out in a squeeze bottle, and you cook your pancakes on a griddle built into your table. I tried one of the pancakes, and it was delicious. I, on the other hand, had the spinach and grilled onion scramble, and it was excellent. We advise you to arrive early, because by the time we were leaving, the place had filled up. read more

Slappy Cakes - Spinach, grilled onion and goat cheese Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Fun, definitely fun and a must if you have kids. The kids loved it. Everything was super easy. Drinks were great!! The only thing was there were quite a few ants on the table. They said they were going to spray tomorrow. read more

This is a great place if you're into all things pancake as I am. I loved the chill vibe of this place - no rush, you're on Maui time now!! The best thing about Slappy Cakes is being able to score one of the tableside griddles to make your own (definitely recommend making a reservation or coming in early to do so!) There are lots of different breakfast options to choose from outside of pancakes (but you also can't go wrong with just pancakes!) Service was good and friendly- which is always a plus. I love how everyone friendly this place is, so there is definitely something for everyone here. There is parking available outside but also easy to get a rideshare to and from if you are staying at a nearby resort. read more

Good was delicious with fast friendly service. It was great to have gluten free options as we had a couple folks in our group of six requiring it. No extra cost for gluten free a big plus! Casual family dining another plus with our toddler. read more

Slappy Cakes - Hawaiian pancake with coconut syrup on side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We've been visiting Slappy Cakes for many years now. This is our first time back since 2022. Back then, there was always a wait and parking was a challenge. These days, there is no wait and parking is easy. That's not a good sign. The quality of the food is just OK. The service is still good and the breakfast cocktails are good too. Kind of disappointed with some of the food. Bacon was not crisp, eggs were undercooked and there were too many up-charges. The people are very nice and the vibe is still good. Prices are OK, considering what's been going on on Maui. Not bad but could be better. read more

Breakfast was fabulous and service was very attentive. I had custom ordered pancakes offered with both coconut and maple syrup and both were great. Serving was huge so you could probably split a single order of cakes. Companion had eggs with spinach and cheese with potatos and a side of bacon. I can vouch the bacon was perfectly done and flavorful. She said the potatos had great seasoning and all in all would definately order it again. They will prepare cakes right at your table but we did not opt for that. Might be a bit iffy if you are with younger kids! read more

We love it here. Every time we go to Maui we make sure to have breakfast here at least once. It's so fun plus the foods good and the staff is friendly. read more

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This place is what all pancake lovers should want to visit! Friendly staff and great vibes! Food is absolutely delicious! But the Hawaiian pancakes are the ultimate attraction here! Oh and strong hot coffee. You can cook your own pancakes ... we opted out of this activity, but the people that went for it looked like they were having fun! Definitely stop by if you are a pancake lovers! read more

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Quick and nice service. Food just was fairly basic. Burrito didn't have much flavor, the "chips" for the chorizo plate were under everything so they were soggy. Would recommend those being served on the side. It reminded me a little of dennys but seemed like it was a fun place for the grilling your own pancakes. Casual ambiance read more

Excellent food Great service without dotting Chill vibe. Waiter answered a few questions about area travel and they turned out awesome. read more

What a cute experience for our family! Our kids (7 and 4) loved being able to make their own pancakes. I think our son preferred making them versus eating them, haha. We did a bottle of the buttermilk batter with whipped cream and chocolate chips for fixings. The fixings were $3 each and were large sizes - it didn't even look like we used them at all. We also had an order of the cinnamon roll pancakes. Those were really great! Overall, we loved the experience for our kids. If we came back without kids, we would have probably sat at a regular table versus a griddle table. The service was okay - they were busy but we didn't need anything once our food was delivered. They have shorter hours (7am-12pm). We got there around 9:30am and the wait was 30-35 minutes. We waited around 25, but there's a lot of seating outside to wait. They have a cute little merchandise section if you wanted to buy shirts, cups, etc. read more

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The breakfast options in Ka'anapali are somewhat limited but we try to hit Slappy Cakes at least once each time we're in Maui. We were seated immediately upon arrival which was a pleasant surprise. We ordered the Carnitas Benedict and it was really good. Plenty of meat and the eggs were perfectly poached. But the best part of the meal was the Banana Bread French Toast. It is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Slappy Cakes - Carnitas Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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