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    Vanta Cafe

    4.6 (669 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    I had eggs with cheese and bacon
    Lisa F.

    OMG, i'm not sure what I loved more, the hospitality, the coffee or the food! They have toys for children to play with too! The photos and maps of Maui are wonderful. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    Blueberry pancakes & pancake combo w/ sausage, bacon, & scrambled eggs
    Monique O.

    Food was delicious! It is a small mom & pop restaurant that has great service, onolicious food, great servings, and good ambiance. It even has a shelf of kid toys to play with in the restaurant. It is a great local spot!

    Vinny c.

    Little cafe tucked in the corner that I've been meaning to try. Going in cute little shop with lots of stuff to look at like the money walk or maps where you pin where you're from. Owned by a nice couple. The was very solid big portions and tasted really good. I got the biscuits and gravy and they nice and fluffy the gravy tasted so good. The hash brown was also nice and crispy.

    Phoenix C.

    Vanta was amazing! Everything we ordered was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. We had a variety of breakfast dishes, including Eggs Benedict, blueberry pancakes, breakfast meats, fresh fruit, and more, and every plate was fantastic. The atmosphere was cute, cozy, and welcoming, the service was friendly, and our food came out quickly. One of the best breakfast experiences we've had on Maui. We'll definitely be back!

    Eggs Benedict
    Ashley B.

    This was one of the first places that came up when we searched for breakfast on yelp heading to the royal kahana.The food was delicious and the lattes were great! The chef gave us a complimentary avocado from his home grown tree!

    Vegetarian omelette (house special, not on menu)
    Shana T.

    Such a cute mom and pop shop. Owners are super nice and love tourists to express where they are from. Food was delicious and big plate servings. Left super full! Definitely coming back

    01/05/2026 Menu
    Ernest G.

    This is a nice, mom and pop ran coffee Cafe that is a little pricey but worth it. Not too much of these cafes are still in business. Simple menu with delicious breakfast. Its small but you can take your order on the go which is what I normally do. My favorite is the Eggs Benedict with hash brown and Canadian bacon. They have a simple coffee menu, that everyone would enjoy. They also have fresh fruit smoothies. The ambiance is low key and tranquil.

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    Hayley B.

    So glad I stumbled on this cafe. Owned by an Uncle and Auntie who are super sweet and kind. There's knick knacks from all over and a wall of foreign currency. It's just them that work there so don't be in a rush if you come here. Very generous portions and certainly worth the wait.

    Eggs Benedict with a tomato instead of meat.

    My husband and I thought we would try this gem. When we walked in we were surprised by the small sitting area. We were able to find a seat and thank God!!!! Best Breakfast on the island. We have been back numerous times and every time it's been on point! The service is great too!! Thanks Vanta Cafe.

    French toast with bacon and sausage

    What an unexpected gem! A home cooked breakfast with love Thank you for your generous hospitality!

    Bacon, eggs, sausage w/ hash brown
    Beverly T.

    Cozy cute Small hole in the wall establishment in the Wailuku industrial area. Service was great although I think it's just two people working. Food came out in a decent amount of time and was DELICIOUS! simplest meal yet so comforting. Definitely revisiting when I am back on Maui

    Blueberry pancake combo was huge
    Jacqueline M.

    We came here twice on our trip. Our first time we had the French toast and the biscuits and gravy. The food was plentiful and delicious. This time we had the sausage croissant and the blueberry pancakes combo. The food is incredible and the service is friendly and hospitable. We love the atmosphere as it is a small quaint cafe. We will be back on our next visit, mahalo!

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    Everything was great. The service was good as well was the food. I had a great experience at this place.

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    The most lovely Aunty and Uncle shop. Delicious food, comfy cute and clean vibes. Just go

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