Maui Food & Travel Guide
Aloha!! I just returned from a 5-day girls trip to Maui and documented all the places we ate, drank, and swam. The food scene is everything you want it to be. In walking distance to the beach and shirts and shoes are optional. Here are all the places we visited and that I recommend as well as where we stayed! Save this for your next trip to the island. It is incredible and I do plan on returning so maybe one day this will be updated :)
Stay
Kamaole Condo
In walking distance to the beach, food, and overlooking the pool. This condo was perfect for our group with a fully equipped kitchen, beach chairs, towels, and in-unit laundry which we utilized. Slept all 6 of us comfortably. We all agreed we would stay here again.
Coffee
Lava Java
We visited this cute coffee shop and it was so yummy. So many syrup options including macadamia nut which is a must. I suggest trying their coconut milk as well. Super fresh. They also have big bags of coffee to bring home. I recommend it because it is so good
Java Cafe
Yummy coffee and pastry place for a morning pick-me-up. More limited in the non-dairy milks but the dirty chai was delish with almond milk. Their pastries looked so perfect.
Akamai Coffee in Waliea
The vegan veggie wrap and vegan Rancheros were so yummy. I went twice on this trip and tried both the Hawaiian honey bee coffee (yum) and a dirty chai. Both were phenomenal. Also got myself a cutie reusable insulated cup. Definitely on the pricier side but so worth it if you are in that area.
Food
Kihei Food Truck Park
Thai Mee Up - So many plant-based options and very fresh!
Burger Boys - Incredible fries!! Known for their unique wagyu burgers
Roll It Up - Sushi and dumplings were amazing!! They also have ramen!
Papio’s - all plant-based!!
Howzit Eh! - vegan poutine, Bahn mi, and more!
This park also hosts events like late-night movies, live music, artist markets, and more. Here is their event calendar!
Kihei Caffe
Super yummy breakfast/brunch place. Coffee, pancakes, french toast options. Minimal vegan options but their chia seed pudding was a delicious option! Lots of fresh fruit too.
Choice Health Bar
They had so many yummy options here. The vegan burrito bowl was incredible. All the juices were good and came in little glass bottles! The ChocAloha protein shake was so creamy and was a great post-beach treat!
Fred’s Mexican Cafe
Can’t go wrong with Mexican. Lots of options for all dietary restrictions. Fun atmosphere. Chips and salsa were bottomless and complementary. The drinks were so delish. Highly recommend the Jalapeno Margarita with mango added!!
Black Rock Pizza
Holy Moly this place was probably my favorite meal! Tons of vegan and gluten-free options! They make their own vegan cheese in-house and have a gluten-free crust option as well. I got the cauliflower wings with the mango barbeque sauce as an appetizer. They were super crispy and sticky! And then I built my own personal pizza with spicy red sauce, vegan cheese, and veggies. The crust is thin and crispy and has so much flavor. We sat outside at golden hour and it was perfect.
808 Pops
Fresh fruit popsicles and gelato with lots of dairy-free options
Maui Brewing Co.
Very fun atmosphere and fast service. You order from your phone and they are speedy with the orders. I tried a flight and a cocktail. All were great with the live music. They had a vegan burger and it was delish. Lots of yummy food options for everyone!
Surfing Monkey Hawaiian Shave Ice
They had amazing vegan coconut ice cream, Dole Whip, and homemade ice cream. A perfect place for a sweet treat.
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade
Their smoothie bowls were SO good. I got the King bowl and it was so creamy! Tons of topping options and mix-ins.
Maui Thai Bistro
This was such a good last dinner as a group on the island. Most of their dishes can be made vegan and they have quite a few options. I tried the drunken noodles and the drunken fried rice. They also have summer rolls, edamame, and other appetizers! Their drink menu was surprisingly big and their mule and ginger margarita were top-notch!
Shopping
Whalers Village in Lahaina
Mahinia - very cute and simple Hawaii merch
SoHa Living - cute boutique with fund jewelry, pens, and stationary
Tattoo Whalers - temporary custom tattoos
Beaches
Pa’ako Beach (Secret Cove) or Big Beach in Wailea
This was the best place to spend the day. Not too crowded, plenty of space to spread out. We arrived around 9 am both days and had no issues with parking. It is $5 per person and $10 to park for the day. The waves were pretty big and really fun when we went
Black Rock Beach in Kaanapali
We spent an afternoon shopping and at the beach here and this was a great beach to hang out at. It was a little crowded but there are restaurants lining the beach and live music!
