Highest-rated cafes in the Kahului area by diners
Highest-rated cafes in the Kahului area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Kahului area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Kahului were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#22. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
- Rating: 2.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 344 Kehalani Village Drive Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Boba Bar Paia
- Rating: 3.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2A Baldwin Ave. Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Historic Maalaea General Store & Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 132 Maalaea Road Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Convenience Stores, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Monsoon Bar & Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (676 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 760 South Kihei Road Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Indian, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Crema
- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 65 Kupaoa St. Makawao, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Wailuku Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.3/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26 North Market St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Momona Bakery and Coffee Shop
- Rating: 4.3/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7 East Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Paia Bay Coffee & Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (703 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Hana Hwy Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Maui Cookie Lab - Kahului
- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 140 Hoohana St. Ste 101 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Hula Cookies & Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Maalaea Road Ste 207 Maalaea, Hawaii
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Cafe Mambo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 30 Baldwin Ave. Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Nirvana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 30 Alahele Place Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Indian, Food Trucks, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Made in Hope Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 752 Lower Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Kraken Coffee Maui - Kahului
- Rating: 4.6/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 520 Keolani Place Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Akamai Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Pakaula St. Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Maui Coffee Attic
- Rating: 4.7/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 59 Kanoa St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Luxe Latte
- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 80 Maalaea Road Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Alba's Cuban Coladas
- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55 Kiopaa St. Pukalani, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cuban, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Dôlish
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1960 Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Espresso Mafia
- Rating: 5.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3617 Baldwin Ave. Makawao, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Stands, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Ahonui Foods
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#1. First Wave Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 214 Ho'okele St. Maui, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
