Location: Makawao
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Reviews on Cafe food in Makawao, Hawaii, United States. Makawao is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 7,184 at the 2010 census. Located on the rural northwest slope of Haleakala on East Maui, the community is known for being the hub of the "Upcountry", a part of the island dominated by mostly agriculture and ranch land.
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7. Vana Paia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 88 reviews
Located in the hip surf town of Paia on the north shore of Maui, VANA celebrates the flavors of Hawaii and showcases locally grown ingredients and Japanese inspired dishes. Our menus feature farm fresh salads, local seafood, vegetarian items, sushi, steak
Reviewed By LinzerGirl
My husband, daughter, 8 yo grandson and I happenstanced upon this restaurant and were very pleased with the experience. Even though we did not have reservations, we were early enough that the staff accommodated us. The restaurant was small enough to provide a restful dining experience--we didn't miss the lack of noise. The mixed olive appetizer was served warm and wonderfully tasty. We ordered various sushi and rolls and all were very creatively presented. We would like to say that by the time we left the restaurant, it was no longer a two-dollar experience but rather a four-dollar experience. The $$ review is misleading. The restaurant is on the pricey side if you wish to feel as if you had enough to eat. We spent over $200 and only had one cocktail each. But, all in all, a great dining experience and we would return.
6. Cafe Mambo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 814 reviews
Reviewed By NoryB_12
Came in at midday and were seated immediately; Emily, our server, brought us menus and water right away. Weâre on the Keto diet so we asked Emily for assistance in modifying the fish plate to meet our needs...she was so helpful and accommodating!The food was delicious! Fish was moist and flavorful, and the veggies were yummy. The fish salad was so goodâreally tasty seasoning on the ahi and seared perfectly.Definitely will be back!
5. Cafe des Amis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 684 reviews
Reviewed By smileyff533
We had very tasty curry wraps here! Whoever thought of putting good curry in a wrap was a genius! Also, the hummus appetizer was really tasty. It could have been its own meal.
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4. Maui Kombucha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Maui Kombucha Raw Cafe features some of the most original & creative Kombucha flavors you've ever had and superb Raw Vegan Cuisine!Everything is local farm fresh made with lovelovelove!If you are into the health conscious, here is the the alternative that
Reviewed By CarlyAZ
I didn't get any of their Kombucha but the Alive wrap was so good. I thought about it the rest of my trip. The only reason I didn't go back was because it wasn't super close to where I stayed. The wrap that they use to make it and the pesto it comes with was so good.
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3. Baked on Maui
Overall Ratings
4 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Steve A
We live in Kula. Saturday around noon we decided to head to the North Shore and thought weâd stop at the food trucks in Pukalani to grab something for a picnic. Surprise! Closed! Really!? So we remembered Baked On Maui. Perfect! The menu is extensive and healthy. As always, the coffee is great. But to top it off, the service is exceptional. It was busy, but the girl behind the counter was efficient and friendly. What a pleasure. And of course, the picnic lunch was delicious.
2. Courtyard Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Eva v
This protected courtyard is a lovely place to sit and enjoy shade or sun in subtropical quiet. No noisy music, no espresso-machine roar, no oblivious online addicts glued to their seats for hours. If it rains, which often happens in Makawao, you can move inside, where it is, alas, considerably noisier. If your companions are boring you to death, you can shop for glass, bling or art in the surrounding shops. Service can be a little, well, quirky but staff seem like a friendly and well bonded group. My friend chose a mushroom-and-goat-cheese omelette, substituting greens for the potatoes, and gave the dish a C+. Her friend had a spinach omelette but left those yummy home-fried potatoes on the plate--I had to hold my wrist down to refrain from stabbing them over to my plate. None of my potatoes survived my breakfast, you may be sure! As for me, my salmon benny was as good as it could be, right down to details like medium-cooked eggs that don't run all over the plate in their efforts to escape my fork. Each of my friends opted to pay $2.50 extra for the privilege of local eggs, but I, a Canadian armed with 70-cent dollars, did not wish to bump my estate into bankruptcy for breakfast and stayed with free-range chickens pecking their way around the Mainland. As it was, two single capps and the benny set me back $24 (about $33 CAD). The initial tip was normal but I didn't tip at the end because apparently the waithelp have not learned the fine art of NOT INTERRUPTING PEOPLE MID-SENTENCE. How rude! Why not simply get out the bullhorn every so often and yell, "Table 3--aren't you finished yet? Move on; get a life!"
1. Makawao Garden Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Johnny B
The smell of this hidden gem lured us in. It's located behind some galleries and shops down a small alleyway. The service was timely and friendly. The food came out quick and was super delicious. Our best meal on Maui. We both had sandwiches on their homemade focaccia bread. They came with a side of Caesar salad, the dressing was excellent. I would definitely eat here again and again!
