Blazin Steaks Maui
1 / 26#26. Blazin Steaks Maui
- Rating: 3.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 790 Eha St. Ste 6 Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated cheap eats in Kahului by diners
Americans spend a lot of money on eating out—in 2024, that totaled $1.54 trillion, or nearly 59% of all food spending. So, it's only natural to want the best bang for your restaurant dollar.
Value has become a key component of what diners look for when they eat out, with more than 7 in 10 consumers eyeing menus for value meals. At the same time, many diners also look for something new and exciting, hoping to sample new flavors or food with ingredients that are too expensive to make at home.
Many ethnic cuisines also provide a lot of value because they aren't as expensive to produce. Many Mexican dishes fall into this category because tortillas are cheaper to produce than bread. Many Asian cuisines, including Chinese, Filipino, and Cambodian food, also rely on low-cost ingredients and simple food preparation techniques.
Food trucks and street food vendors also offer cheaper food, thanks to lower overhead costs. Their limited menus typically focus on one type of food, allowing them to simplify purchasing and pass the savings on in the form of lower prices.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cheap eats restaurants within 10 kilometers of the Kahului area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 8, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews were considered, and a cost of "$" (out of 4) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
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Minit Stop
2 / 26#25. Minit Stop
- Rating: 3.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 333 Dairy Road Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Chicken Wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Carl's Jr
3 / 26#24. Carl's Jr
- Rating: 3.1/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 15 Kapoli St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
4 / 26#23. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
- Rating: 3.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 247 Piikea Ave. Ste 102 Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
Domino's
5 / 26#22. Domino's
- Rating: 3.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 80 Ho'okele St. Unit 410 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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Kings BBQ & Chinese Restaurant
6 / 26#21. Kings BBQ & Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 197 North Market St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Philmart Oriental & Fast Foods
7 / 26#20. Philmart Oriental & Fast Foods
- Rating: 3.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 330 Ohukai Road Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Minit Stop
8 / 26#19. Minit Stop
- Rating: 3.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1900 Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Chicken Wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Minit Stop
9 / 26#18. Minit Stop
- Rating: 3.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 Piikea Ave. Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Chicken Wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Subway
10 / 26#17. Subway
- Rating: 3.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 270 Dairy Road Suite 238 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
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CAA Market Place
11 / 26#16. CAA Market Place
- Rating: 3.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 960 Lower Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Convenience Stores, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
Minit Stop
12 / 26#15. Minit Stop
- Rating: 3.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 Hana Hwy Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Chicken Wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
Hana Picnic Lunch Company
13 / 26#14. Hana Picnic Lunch Company
- Rating: 3.8/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 99 Hana Hwy Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
Holo Holo Garlic Noodles
14 / 26#13. Holo Holo Garlic Noodles
- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 150 Hana Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
Wailuku Coffee Company
15 / 26#12. Wailuku Coffee Company
- Rating: 4.3/5 (482 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 26 North Market St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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Oyako Tei
16 / 26#11. Oyako Tei
- Rating: 4.4/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 74 Lono Ave. Ste 116 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
Uptown Kitchen & Food Mart
17 / 26#10. Uptown Kitchen & Food Mart
- Rating: 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2085 Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Gas Stations, Convenience Stores, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
Takamiya Market
18 / 26#9. Takamiya Market
- Rating: 4.4/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 359 North Market St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Grocery, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
Maui 8 Wonder
19 / 26#8. Maui 8 Wonder
- Rating: 4.4/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Maui, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
TJ's Warehouse Outlet
20 / 26#7. TJ's Warehouse Outlet
- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 875 Alua St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Grocery, Poke
- Read more on Yelp
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Miyako Sushi
21 / 26#6. Miyako Sushi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1883 Wili Pa Lp Ste 1 Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Alba's Cuban Coladas
22 / 26#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
Sumo Dogs
23 / 26#4. Sumo Dogs
- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Maui, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Hot Dogs, Shaved Ice
- Read more on Yelp
Brekkie Bowls
24 / 26#3. Brekkie Bowls
- Rating: 4.7/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Wailea Ike Drive Wailea , Hawaii
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Vegan, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
Braddah Chic's
25 / 26#2. Braddah Chic's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7495 Kahekili Hwy Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Burgers, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
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Espresso Mafia
26 / 26#1. Espresso Mafia
- Rating: 4.9/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3617 Baldwin Ave. Makawao, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Stands, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 388 metros.
