You wake up starving with a big day of vacation ahead of you… Where are you going to get breakfast? If you aren’t going to our favorite Starbucks on the planet or Island Vintage Coffee for a bagel or acai bowl, here are few sit-down options we think you’ll enjoy. On Maui, there is an abundance of choices not commonly featured on mainland menus. Loco moco — white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy — is a popular dish, as is spam musubi and Hawaiian French toast made with Portuguese sweet bread.
But wait, there’s more. We’re here to help demystify some of the unusual words you might see on menus like furikake, laulau and lilikoi — and explain which meat is being served and why. And possibly most importantly of all, provide the fun facts on the origins of local dishes.
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45 Kai Ala Dr., Lahaina
808.661.9091
In the mood for a brunch on the beach? Castaway Cafe has a variety of breakfast items with generous portions. Enjoy a breakfast burrito while enjoying the Hawaii breeze at this casual oceanfront cafe. Don’t skip out on the pineapple bowl.
130 Kai Malina Pkwy., Lahaina
808.662.2900
Many travelers find themselves returning to Duke’s Maui for another taste of their French toast or eggs Benedict. Diners can enjoy breakfast on the waterfront lanai under shaded palapas. Save room for a slice of the famous Hula Pie!
Outrigger Ka’anapali Beach Resort
2525 Ka’anapali Pkwy., Lahaina
(808) 667-5978
Reserve on OpenTable
In true HuiHui fusion fashion, executive chef, Tom Muromoto has created the ultimate Hawaiian breakfast experience with Poi French toast, Kalo (taro) pancakes as well as a creative island-infused egg dishes and avocado toast destined for Instagram.
5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd., Lahaina
808.669.1500
The award-winning eatery at the Napili Kai Resort is brimming with visitors excited to be in Maui along with locals coming in for the view and dining fare. There’s a casual resort vibe plus a menu featuring Pacific Rim Cuisine focusing on fresh island fish and local ingredients. Breakfast favorites are the Egg Benedicts, Molokai Sweet Potato Frittata, Haleakala Pancake and more.
If you’re a pancake lover, this is the Maui breakfast spot for you. Customers can make their own pancakes right at the table, so it’s a great place for both adults and children. The menu has all the breakfast must-haves and a few tasty breakfast cocktails to wash it all down with.
2580 Kekaa Dr Unit C1/C2, Lahaina
Seafood lovers will enjoy the many preparations of ocean fare, including a highly recommended seared ahi benedict. Serving brunch, happy hour, lunch and dinner, you can enjoy a casual ambiance either inside or on their outdoor patio.
Start your day off on the right foot with a healthy, but still delicious, meal. Choice Health Bar caters to just this, with a menu of full of acai bowls, smoothies, juices and more, all packed with fresh ingredients and nutrients.
2000 Plantation Club Dr, Lahaina
The Plantation House’s location within the Kapalua Resort makes it a premiere dining spot with views of the Plantation Golf Course right below and the ocean in the distance. The brunch and lunch menu is full of hearty classic options with island flair, and the dinner menu features a nice selection of both seafood and non-seafood based meals.
