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!

Great spot for fresh, tasty snacks! You can grab something and walk to the beach across the street,…read moreor relax on their patio. The staff was super friendly and walked us through all the treats on display. We tried several items, and our favorite was the Hawaiian Muffin--pineapple, coconut, macnuts, and a macnut crumble on top. It was recommended to us and absolutely delivered. We also loved the Lilikoi Sweet Bun, filled with a bright passion‑fruit cream. So good. The Pina Colada Sweet Bun had great flavor, though it was a bit on the dry side. There are plenty of other options, and we'd definitely stop by again next time we're in Maui.

(+) Pretzel Croissant…read more Maui bread is a bakery that sells pastries, some hot food items, and desserts. Another staple when visiting Maui. My wife and I come here for their pretzel croissant. It tastes exactly what it sounds like. They used to give the mustard spread, but now they charge for it. Either way, we are still coming back because of how fluffy and flakey the croissant is. You have to try it. We've tried a few other pastries and they were decent.

Highly recommend this place! The staff were incredibly friendly and efficient. The cinnamon rolls…read moreare fresh and hot. They make them fresh all day it looks like. There is going to be a line almost always because the shop is small. Icing is not included but it's only .85¢ to add and if you get 5 rolls the 6th is free. Drinks are good, but definitely not the star of the show. We will definitely go back! Update: we went back again on our vacay and tried the Hawaiian Head Sandwich. We got one on a bagel and one on a croissant, they were phenomenal!

cinnamon roll - instantly felt sorrowful the moment my…read morefriend gnawed through the dry stale wheat; i could feel the texture just by seeing it with my own eyes - it was far from soft and pillowy but tasted as if it was left out for hours... perhaps that's why there was no line nor customers here - the glaze was crazily and unnecessarily sticky and sweet; i rather have a liquidy cream cheese glaze than a sticky almost hardened one - the exterior was a bit crunchy in an erroneous manner simply because it was over baked or something - this was everything gone wrong in a bun - i also didn't taste much cinnamon banana bread - loved this though! I got the bread with macadamia nuts because i love nuts and they drive me nuts - nuts were fresh enough, which added the crunchy texture to my soft moist bread - could be more moist but it was already satisfactory - i like how they sell smaller pieces rather than a whole loaf but also it was more pricey - not as fresh and as good as aunty sandy's but decent! rating: 3/5 - since this place focuses on cinnamon roll, the rating is heavily weighted towards the cinnamon, which did not meet the minimum expectations of what a basic cinnamon roll should be - if this place was called the banana bread place, id give it a 4/5 - quick service nothing much to note - very small store; grab and go vibes with some seats outside IG: @nom.noms.only

There are not many places to get a good slice of pie on Maui, but Maui Pie in Kihei is the real…read moredeal. I will drive from Wailuku to Kihei every time just for their peach cobbler. I had the peach cobbler warmed up and a la mode, and it was delicious. Crumble toppings on pie are my absolute favorite, that buttery, crumbly goodness you wish would never end. Hubby had the key lime pie a la mode, and it was the perfect balance of creamy sweetness and tart, but not too tart. Both slices came with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, which is the only way to do it. The service was friendly, too. The indoor seating was full, so we sat outside, which turned out to be lovely for people watching and enjoying the fresh air. If you have a sweet tooth and appreciate a proper slice of pie, Maui Pie is worth the trip. Highly recommend, and I'll see you there for more peach cobbler!

ONE OF THE BEST PIES I'VE EVER HAD…read more ** But terrible customer service ** This place would easily be a 5 star if they had more polite people working there. My mom politely asked if they had any sugar-free pies available. The girl at the register stated " you need to ask for those a day in advance". So my mom asked if she could place an order now to pick up one tomorrow. The girl then looked up from the register with an annoyed look on her face and said, verbatim, " does it look like I'm the head baker? I only work the register. You need to leave the store and call us to order". We all looked at each other shocked. That was the most rude response I've heard in a while... like we are supposed to know who specifically ask to order a sugar free pie ... ... just a wild situation for such a fun place with great tasting pies. The good: - blackberry mango was probably my favorite pie - peach cobbler a close second place - loved the mountain berry as well The bad: - the girl working the register - you want a sugar free pie? Make sure to NEVER ask in person. You have to call in. - And they only offer whole pies and not slices for sugar free pies The verdict: - minus 2 stars for the rude girl who yelled at my mom - minus 1 star for only having whole pies and not slices for sugar free pies, even though they only have 3 flavors to choose from... Such a shame to have people like that working at a place that serves such a good product.

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.

Wow I cannot recommend Blue door more for an exceptional brunch. Located in South Maui gardens,…read morethere is street parking and plenty of seating. We had the lobster benedict-- buttery lobster, on freshly baked bread, topped with poached eggs, tomato, spinach, and a creamy hollandaise sauce. This was beyond our expectations! We also had the french toast which was luscious, we are still thinking about the fresh bread and the sweet sauce. We will definitely be coming back here!

Service was very good. Steak and eggs with a pineapple passionfruit juice was $30, not too bad for…read moreMaui. Steak was cooked perfectly and had plenty of flavor with the sunny-side up eggs complimenting them nicely. Will be back.

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

A tucked back ramshackle hut in the side of S. kihei road that had a few items. It must be the…read moretime of the year where there aren't any pineapplea because the only one there was $16! We picked up one papaya and a small sweet onion is all. Always happy to support a local business.

I had a great experience with a mango from this storefront and was curious to learn more about the…read morevariety, so I reached out on Instagram to ask. They saw my message and acknowledged it, but never followed up with an answer. It's a small thing, but engaging with curious customers is an easy win for any specialty food business. I would have happily come back and likely brought others if the question had been answered. Hoping they tighten up their customer communication, because the product itself was worth the outreach.

Leoda's was such a fantastic stop in Maui! There was a long line but the service was quick…read more Everything we ordered was delicious even when we brought it back to our place to enjoy. The seared ahi sandwich was fresh and flavorful, the Leoda's burger was juicy and satisfying, and the Caesar salad was crisp and tasty. The fries with garlic aioli were the perfect side and seriously addictive. And of course, we had to bring the banana cream pie last to enjoy. Ending the meal with that creamy, dreamy pie was truly the chef's kiss! Definitely a must-try when you're in Maui!

Leoda's absolutely lives up to the hype, we actually ended up going twice. I tried both the apple…read morecrumble and banana cream pies. The apple was really good with a strudel style topping adding some crunch, but the banana cream was easily the star. The filling was top notch and the crust had the perfect doneness to contrast the soft banana center. I could eat one of these every day. I also stole a bite of my friend's Reuben and the sandwiches deserve some attention too. The inside was nice and hot, the sauerkraut had a really good tang to it and everything worked together perfectly on thick crusty bread. Even the fries were solid. Leoda's is officially going on my list of places I have to visit whenever I'm on Maui, and probably one I'll go out of my way for. One of the best spots in all of the outer islands.

Delicious bakery we loved each and every bite! The man who…read moretook are order was so kind and pleasant! We ordered: 6 malasadas one of each flavor ! Chocolate and Guava were are top choices but honestly they were all delicious!

Came here to try out the famous stick donut. It's a cute, old-school bakery that makes you feel the…read morehistory of the place. I went early to make sure they didn't run out. There were RACKS of them!! In addition to customers lining up to buy them. That's how you know they're good! One lady told me that the butter rolls are good too, so I bought some of them to try. The butter rolls were super soft and had a nice sweetness to them. I enjoyed them! The stick donut was AMAZING! I enjoyed pulling it off the stick. The glaze is delicious and the donuts have a crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside. So yummy! I'll definitely be back for more! There were three sweet ladies working in the store. One was getting what seemed to be phone orders prepared and the other two were checking people out. They take credit card in addition to cash! Parking: Need to find street parking in the area or try the lot behind the store. They were super friendly too.