Highest-rated dessert shops in the Kahului area by diners
Highest-rated dessert shops in the Kahului area by diners
There's no denying that Americans have a sweet tooth—nearly 41% say they enjoy a sweet treat at least once a day, according to a November 2024 YouGov survey.
One of the most popular desserts to dig into is ice cream. An International Dairy Foods Association survey from May 2024 found that just about all Americans (97%) love or like ice cream. The frozen confection has held a special place in the U.S. since the turn of the 19th century with the invention of insulated ice houses. By the mid-1800s, ice cream was manufactured and sold to the masses. Soon, old-fashioned soda fountains started selling sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream sodas, becoming a gathering place for young people. Today, more than 150 years later, those dessert options not only remain perennial top choices but also evoke a sense of nostalgia and community.
Over the years, Americans' dessert tastes have led to some other tasty trends, from the cupcake craze of the early 2000s thanks to bakeries like Magnolia, Sprinkles, and Crumbs, to the self-serve frozen yogurt frenzy that followed in the early 2010s via Pinkberry, 16 Handles, and Red Mango. Most recently, the 2020s have seen cookies sweep the nation, with chains like Insomnia and Crumbl stoking childhood memories, launching TikTok trends, and growing exponentially.
Today's desserts also go far beyond ice cream, cupcakes, and cookies. Many modern dessert shops are redefining the experience by fusing timeless recipes with multicultural flavors, offering creative twists such as matcha-infused cupcakes, horchata ice cream, and Basque cheesecakes that celebrate both tradition and innovation.
To keep up with the ever-evolving dessert trends, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated dessert shops in the Kahului area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants tagged as "desserts" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Kahului were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may primarily serve other food items.
Whether indulging in a time-honored pie or exploring a fusion delight, the world of desserts remains as vibrant and diverse as the communities that enjoy them. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list or to find your next sweet treat!
#20. Las Pinatas Of Maui
- Rating: 3.5/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 395 Dairy Road Ste J Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Maui Manjookies
- Rating: 3.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 343 Hanamau St. Unit A Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Double Dipz
- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 275 West Kaahumanu Ave. Unit 2B Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Snow
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Maui Cookie Lab - Kahului
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 140 Hoohana St. Ste 101 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Hula Cookies & Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Maalaea Road Ste 207 Maalaea, Hawaii
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Sugar Beach Bake Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (894 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 61 South Kihei Road Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Ula'Ula Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1765 Kahekili Hwy Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Point Break Pizza & Panini
- Rating: 4.7/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 300 Maalaea Road Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Dee's Poi Mochi
- Rating: 4.7/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 73 South Puunene Ave. Kahului , Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Desserts, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Wailuku
- Rating: 4.7/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 50 Maui Lani Pkwy Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pono Pies
- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 60 East Wakea Ave. Ste 111 Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Luxe Latte
- Rating: 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 80 Maalaea Road Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Maui Specialty Chocolates
- Rating: 4.7/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 180 East Wakea Ave. Ste East Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Chocolatiers & Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kihei
- Rating: 4.8/5 (2500 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 61 South Kihei Road Kihei, Hawaii
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Shaved Ice, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Aunty Lia's Baked Goods
- Rating: 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Waikomo Shave Ice-Paia
- Rating: 4.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 43 Hana Hwy Paia, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Shaved Ice, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Lorraine Shave Ice
- Rating: 4.8/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Hwy 30 Kahakuloa, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Island Bite Sip Indulge
- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 591 Haleakala Hwy Kahului, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Dôlish
- Rating: 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1960 Main St. Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Maui Cakes
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Wailuku, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Custom Cakes, Cupcakes
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 241 metros.
