If you love a good cup of joe on vacation, Maui has plenty of cute and delicious coffee shops to try out! Check out the list below so that no matter where you are on the island, you'll have a great cup of coffee to power your adventure.
With amazing beaches, chill vibes, and adorable shops, Kihei and Wailea are the best spots to soak up the sunshine. Snorkel at Makena Landing, stroll along the Kealia boardwalk, and watch humpbacks from Charley Young Beach. You know what goes with sunshine? A delicious honey bee latte!
Akamai Coffee Roasters, with locally roasted coffee, has three locations on Maui. The Wailea location has great breakfasts to go alongside their delicious coffee that has a mix of Maui and Mexican beans.
Try their signature honeybee latte, a delicious drink lightly sweetened with honey, vanilla and coconut. Or if that's not your thing, ask the barista for their favorite- Akamai has a huge selection of specialty drinks available all year long
For quick coffee to go, check out the Kraken food trucks! There are multiple on the island, and they have lots of different, fun, Hawaii-themed coffee drinks to try.
The best thing about Kraken is their coffee cubes. Their ice cubes are made from coffee, keeping your drink strong and delicious all the way down to the dregs.
Paia
Check out Ho'okipa lookout to watch the surfers or see the sea turtles lounging on the beach. Or head further south to Baldwin beach and see the gorgeous color in the water, and take a swim before hitting up the cutest boutique shops- Paia is a fantastic place to spend a day.
Belle Surf
For a cute coffee shop that transforms into a bar at night, check out Belle Surf. It's light and airy with cute floral decor. Live music, delicious food, and a great atmosphere- Belle Surf is the place to be.
There's no air conditioning in this shop, so you might want to get an iced coffee.
Upcountry
When you're trekking up the mountain to Haleakala's summit or checking out the farmers market in Pukalani, take a moment to view the beautiful views of the valley. With the west Maui mountains across the way and the rolling hills of Haleakala around you, you might not even feel like you're in Hawaii anymore.
Crema
One of the best coffee shops upcountry is Crema! This cute coffee shop is located in Pukalani in a little trolley. It's the perfect spot to stop when you're going to the farmers market, but you're going to want to sit down and spend time in this adorable spot.
The seasonal drink specials are always really delicious, but a classic cappuccino won't steer you wrong either.
Vida by Sip Me Coffee
Vida has a light, summery, colorful vibe that's unique among all the coffee shops on Maui. With a vute vibe, ample seating areas, and delicious pastries, you'll feel happy just upon entry.
For any working nomads, Vida has wifi, which makes it a great spot to work for a few hours.
West Side
If you're checking out Honolua Bay or heading out on a West side loop, make sure you get coffee before you get too far out past Napili. Whether you're jumping at Blackrock beach, sunbathing at Ka'anapali, or ziplining at Camp Olowalu, you won't want to miss any part of your adventures.
Serving up good drinks and a fun experience, Vigilatte slings drinks bartender-style. This rock and roll style coffee cart used to be located in Lahaina, and now shifts locations on different days.
Check out their Instagram (@VigiLatteMaui) to see where this coffee shop is located on a given day.
Conclusion
There are plenty of wonderful coffee shops on Maui that serve artisanal, delicious coffee. No matter what adventure you're heading on or part of the island you're on, there is always a high-quality option around. What are your favorites? Let us know in the comments below!
