Always a good stop to a hectic day. If your staying at Sugar Beach Resort, this is the best place…read morefor food and drinks.

Great drinks and sandwiches! The staff was always friendly no matter who was working. Very…read moreconvenient when staying at Sugar Beach Resort.

This place can be easily overlooked from the outside, but you absolutely need to stop by and try…read moreit! My family came in on a Sunday afternoon and the dining area was packed, which is obviously a good sign that the food here is delicious. The workers have great energy and are sincere. The options are endless and I had a difficult time deciding. Ultimately we opted for the Spicy Chicken Panini, Bellydancer Hoagie, Chicago Dog, grilled cheese and a side of pesto pasta salad. Everything was tasty and had its own unique flavor profile. Wish they would expand to Oahu, so I could eat this back home. Highly recommend!

I stopped by here yesterday with my father for lunch. We were looking on Yelp for a quick and…read morecheaper place close to our condo when 808 Deli popped up, so we headed right over. This deli is located in a strip mall and is bigger inside than it looks from the outside. On one side they have the ordering area with a beverage cooler, a display case, and hats for sale with their logo. The other side has seating and can probably fit around 30 to 40 people. For lunch on this day I went with the chicken pesto panini while my father went with a hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut. The menu described my sandwich as chicken breast, sun dried tomato, toasted pine nuts, provolone, and pesto spread, and my father's simply as sauerkraut and mustard. It was busy when we were there, so it took about 10 minutes to order and another 15 minutes for the food to come out. Since we ordered separately, my food came out first and even though I planned to wait, I had enough time to eat it while waiting for my dad's. The chicken pesto panini ended up being quite good. The chicken was moist and flavorful and there was more than enough cheese. The sun dried tomatoes added a nice pop of flavor, although I wish there had been more. My favorite part was the pesto spread and pine nuts, especially the garlicky flavor from the pesto. My dad also thought his hot dog was good. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I enjoyed my sandwich and my dad enjoyed his hot dog, so I would be interested in trying more of the menu.

This might be one of the more underrated food experiences on Maui…read more The restaurant name sounds like some kind of generic salad, vegetarian experience, but don't let their lack of marketing expertise run you away. They have sandwiches that are top notch. The papaya chicken, Ahi tuna, and steak sandwiches are pretty ridiculous in flavor. Each sandwich has different layers of flavor and is a gourmet experience. The price is on par with the cheaper franchises like Subway or Jersey Mike's. While walking away, it feels like a much more healthy and pleasant experience. I've been trying every one of their sandwiches each time I go and they are all pretty great. Fast service, cheap prices (for Maui), and concoctions make this a place I visit regularly.

We had high hopes for this place based on the concept and, potentially, yummy ingredients. We were…read moresorely disappointed. All of the salad greens were questionable and just barely edible. They had 2 vats of browning romaine lettuce that should have been changed out entirely. The arugula was completely stale, old and yellowed and I had to pick out every leaf. The kale was bitter, bone dry and too large to eat without hand cutting every leaf. I received about 2 tablespoons of chicken for my protein and all other toppings were equally minuscule. My husband had an ahi melt that was sub par but edible. Honestly, it must have been 90+degrees inside the shop and the 2 girls working there seemed absolutely miserable. And of course extremely disinterested in preparing our food. There are so many good restaurants in Kihei, this one was a hard pass for us.

Leoda's has the best banana cream pie!! Just get it and you won't regret it…read more This stop is a must whenever you're visiting Maui. The shop, the story, the food. Everything is 10/10. Bread and bakery items are always fresh, Leoda's has my heart and I can't recommend them enough.

Leoda's needs no introduction. On our way to our resort in Ka'anapali, we saw a little pie shop…read morewith a line out the door. We knew we had to stop by during our trip. We tried the banana cream pie and Olawalu lime pie (not pictured) to-go on two separate instances. The banana cream pie is fantastic. I'm usually not one for bananas or pies, but the delicate flavor of the banana and airy cream won me over. The lime pie was a little less outstanding. The lime flavor was delicate, but the texture of the filling was neither airy nor custard-y enough. The restaurant is cozy and inviting, and I'm sure you could take in the vibe if dining in. Even if not dining in, definitely do try at least once during your trip to Maui.

Lunch menu: We came to spoon and key for several sandwiches during our stay in the Wailea area…read more We had Gino's dakine and the surfalotta for two days. The sandwiches are top notch! Perfect construction of bread, spreads, and meats. It beat the heck out of eating food at our hotel. This is the Perfect spot to get a sandwich on the go and hang by the beach. The sandwiches were filling enough for me and the spouse to share. Dinner: We also came for dinner in person. I had high hopes for the smash burger based on their sandwiches ... unfortunately it fell flat. It wasn't the best burger I've ever had. The pickle was over powering. We also ordered the appetizer octopus, kampachi, and grilled shrimp which all were really good. Check this place out because I hope they stick around the next time I'm visiting Maui.

We went June 28 when they opened at 8 am. We ordered hash breakfast and Bloody Marys. The food was…read morefresh and tasty, ample portion at breakfast. But only one egg. I had the hash with ham. My husband had the same hash with grilled ahi (very salty) . They tell you the egg on the hash is a runny sous vide- I think she said. I thought it would be ok, like ramen, ....Runny was right, the white of the egg was more translucent than opaque. Specify more cooked egg if this raw thing is not for you. Service was with a smile, but we were half finished with our breakfast before the Bloody Marys showed up. Patio is nice and airy with some view across the blue course and toward Molokini. In the treetops. So why a rate of 3? It's the details- the server commented on delayed drinks very dismissively, and their outdoor speaker was on too loud to the point it reverberated with some static, definitely blown out. I asked to please turn it down or off as it was not adding to the experience. Got a very strange look and maybe it was turned down a fraction about 10 minutes later. Traffic noise was significant but we were sitting outside next to the road. Expected. But to compete with the music and traffic was not our cup of tea. This breakfast as described was $95. You decide.

Really enjoyed Nalu's. It's a very casual, laid-back spot with chill vibes, friendly staff, and…read moregreat food. The portions were also pretty generous, which was a nice surprise. It's the kind of place that feels easy and relaxed while still serving really solid food. I went on a Saturday around lunchtime and there wasn't live music at the time, but they do host live music, which seems like it would make the atmosphere even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm looking for good food, large portions, and a casual, no-fuss atmosphere.

Cute, casual spot in Kihei and probably known best for their breakfast/ brunch. However, we dropped…read morein for dinner for an easy Hawaiian meal. S e r v i c e The line appeared long, but it was moving as you order first before getting seated. Service was warm and helpful. We were a large party with a toddler and staff was accommodating to our party needs. (4/5) F o o d As for the taste, it was good but lacked some salt. I ordered the classic loco moco (with your choice of two eggs over a beef patty on brown rice and topped with a mushroom-onion gravy) and served with a big heaping of mac salad on the side. The brown gravy was a bit underwhelming, and the mac salad was rich with heaviness. I managed to try the Kalbi chicken salad wrap and found this dish to be a better option in my opinion. (3.5/ 5 at best) Overall, the chill vibes were great with a live band. But I would return to check out their brunch next time around.

Please please please learn how to poach a soft egg. If that is too difficult for such a busy…read morekitchen, a 6 minute egg will suffice. I can speak for a lot of these reviewers when I say we want a gooey yolk. This is the second time this happened to me and if I hadn't of ordered it to go, I would have sent it back. Especially since I specifically asked for a poached egg cooked soft to medium with a "gooey yolk" The pastry and coffee was good

OMG this place is so crowded! And for good reason, the product is very good. Who knew that you…read morecan find a european style cafe on Maui. Near the airport and beach access, this is a tourist favorite, although a fair amount of locals have been spotted here. I judge a bakery cafe on their croissant. And Momona's is on point. Fluffy inside, crispy shell and buttery goodness. The second test is their espresso. They use a mass produced bean, but the taste was ok. Has room for improvement here, but I doubt they are marketing to coffee snobs given the volume of patrons getting sweets and lunch fare. My wife loves her sweet treats and this is on her must visit list whenever we visit Maui. Happy wife Happy life. Aloha

on the way back to Lahaina from the Maui swap meet how to make a stop here at Sugar Beach Bake…read moreshop. i've craving malasadas since we landed so was really excited to try this place out as it was highly recommended by many people online. Came a little close to 11 AM so all the options were picked through. I really wanted a classic, but they were all sold out but that's alright... the mango and the Ube were probably my favorite flavors and their dough was perfect. Also got one of their cookies to go and banana bread - I was snacking on the cookies all week and the banana bread was a great bite with my coffees every morning. There's outdoor seating in a parking lot, so don't worry and give this place a try when you are in Kihei.

Great malasadas. We preferred the ones made to order (we had ours rolled in li hing mui powder…read morewhich was so yummy) a little more than the pre-made filled ones (we tried lillikoi, ube and mango) but all were good and affordable. We also tried a keylime lilikoi pie and it was wonderful. Always a line, with great and friendly customer service. Right next to the Ulani shaved ice so you'll probably visit the location more than once a day!

I've already been to Kalia Cafe twice on this Maui trip, which probably says enough…read more The first time we ordered online for breakfast. I got the smoked salmon bagel and my boyfriend got the breakfast sandwich, and we both really enjoyed them! We also split the bubble waffle. We ended up eating it cold, but I'd definitely recommend eating it fresh/hot. The real star of the show was the Maui Melt panini I got when I came back a second time. LOVED IT. Easily my favorite thing I've tried here so far. I also got one of their specialty lattes with cold foam and asked for it less sweet. It was delicious! The barista was also super sweet and friendly. I sat inside at one of the corner tables and there was an outlet right next to me to plug in my laptop, plus WiFi, which was really nice since I wanted to get some work done. They also have outdoor seating if you'd rather enjoy the weather. Cute spot, great food and coffee, friendly service, and a good place to hang out or work for a bit. Definitely coming back!

Pulled up to Cafe Kaila about 10am and yeah... get one line. Nothing crazy though, about nine names…read moreahead of us. I was already doing the math and thinking , "Eh, we might be here awhile." But nah, good timing. People were finishing up, bussing tables, and bam, maybe 20-30 minutes tops. Not bad at all. While we was waiting, they come out with waffle samples for everyone in line. I mean... who does that? That's how you keep people from getting all hangry. Instant good vibes, the whole line outside was just smiling and waiting patiently. Finally get seated and both the hostess and waitress were super nice--real friendly, no rush, no attitude. In the front they had mushroom soup on the specials board, so we figured we go sample um. I had them bring a cup of soup out to start along with my wife's coffee. Gotta be honest--when I dipped my spoon in, I was already judging. Looked kinda thin, not creamy like other mushroom soups I've had. I was thinking, "Ahh here we go." Took one spoonful and immediately had to humble myself. That soup was money. Like, stop-talking-and-just-eat. My wife tried it and confirmed that this soup was "winnahs" . Deep mushroom flavor with the right amount of seasoning. It also came with a little piece of focaccia toast which I would have really enjoyed but had to take my wife's word for it since she ate um all . Should've ordered the bowl. Rookie mistake. For my main, I went with the original eggs Benedict. Portions were a little on the small side, but with the roasted potatoes, I was good. Didn't leave hungry, didn't need to loosen the belt--perfect middle ground. My wife got the strawberry waffles and yeah... those were legit. She's not a syrup person, so she asked for more whipped cream. The waitress comes back with a little mountain of whipped cream in the little silver ramekin. All in all, solid spot. Friendly people, ono food, and little touches that make you feel taken care of. We will be heading to Cafe Kaila again to try some other stuff like the "chicken and waffles", and next time, I'm not playing around with the soup. Bowl, Garans.

I stopped by here yesterday for lunch. Sun's Out Buns Out is located in a food truck pod, so I did…read morenot realize exactly where I was going until I saw all of the trucks. The truck itself is fun, painted with bright tropical colors and scenes, and they seem to be known for their loaded tots and bao buns. I placed my order on the touchscreen outside and then sat down to wait for my food. For lunch on this day I went with the buffalo chicken tots and the Island Piggy bao. The menu described the bao as kalua pork, BBQ sauce, tropical salsa, and pickled red onions. The buffalo chicken tots were described as buttermilk fried chicken, buffalo sauce, jack cheddar cheese, house made pickles, and ranch dressing. It took less than 10 minutes for my food to be ready and I sat down at one of the shaded picnic tables. When I opened everything up it all looked good, but I did notice that the tots were missing the house made pickles. I started with the bao and thought it was pretty good. The kalua pork was super juicy and the bao bun was light and fluffy while still holding together well. The pickled onions added a nice acidity and the tropical salsa brought good flavor. The only thing I did not notice much was the BBQ sauce. After that I dug into the tots. The tots themselves were cooked nicely with a crispy outside and soft inside. The chicken was good as well with a nice batter and the buffalo sauce added flavor while the cheese was gooey. The only thing worth noting is that the chicken was softer than expected and not very crispy. It worked since I did have the texture from the crispy tots, but it stood out. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I would probably not order both a bao and tots again as it was a lot of food, but I would definitely come back for one or the other.

One of the better food trucks in the Maui Food Truck court…read more Bao Bun Sandwiches is definitely my jam so I was happy to try this place out. We came here twice and I got the 3 bao slider combo each time. - The BAO*CHICKA*BAO*BAO was one of my favorite sandwiches. - My second favorite was the ISLAND PIGGY. I got this both times. - the LITTLE PIGGY was good, but a little overhyped in my opinion. But good to try. - the DUCK DUCK GOAT was wildly disappointing. As you can see in the picture, all meat and almost nothing else. Maybe a few silvers of cabbage. But where's the goat cheese and the fig jam?!? We also got the ALOHA TOTS. Huge portion so that was nice. But the kalua pork was pretty watery and made the crispy tots go soggy pretty fast. Overall a solid spot. Definitely worth trying at least once.