A friend recently asked me for my favorite places to eat breakfast or brunch on Maui. It got me thinking of some of my favorites, which are listed below… Feel free to leave your favorite spot in the comments! I’ll be sure to try it next time I’m in the neighborhood!
Breakfast with a view – Kula Lodge
One of my favorite ways to spend a morning is to get up really early, take the drive up Haleakala to watch the sunrise, then drive back down to stop at Kula Lodge for breakfast. The views overlooking west and central Maui are absolutely amazing. It can get a bit chilly since they’re up at above the 3,000 ft elevation, so if I’m cold I’ll ask for a seat near the fireplace. (Yes, a working fireplace on Maui!) My favorite item is the Paniolo Steak and Eggs. Yum!
Kula Lodge
15200 Haleakala Hwy
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-1535
Breakfast Hours: 7am to 11am
Worth the Splurge – Longhi’s
My absolute favorite special occasion breakfast is to have a mimosa along with Longhi’s famous crabcakes benedict, shown at right. Those with a sweet tooth should definitely try the Grand Marnier French Toast. Simply amazing! The original location is right on Front Street in Lahaina, or you can visit their newer outpost at the Shops at Wailea.
Longhi’s Lahaina
888 Front Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 667-2288
Breakfast Hours: 7:30 am to 11:30 am
Longhi’s Wailea
3750 Wailea Ala Nui
Wailea, HI 96753
(808) 891-8883
Breakfast Hours: 8:00 am to 11:30 am
Comfort Food – Koho’s Bar & Grill
I’m almost hesitant to recommend Koho’s for breakfast because many people have hit or miss experiences there, but it’s always been one of my favorites so it has a special place in my heart. It’s nothing fancy, but that’s what’s comforting about it. A great place to try a loco moco if you haven’t yet!
Koho’s Bar and Grill
275 W Kaahumanu Ave Ste 1045
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-5588
Breakfast Hours: 7am to 11am
Other popular local spots include:
Komoda Bakery – A Makawao institution, known for their grab and go pastries, including their legendary stick doughnuts and cream puffs.
Tasty Crust – This Wailuku hole-in-the-wall is famous for their pancakes and local breakfast specialties with no frills.
