15 Awesome Places to Eat or Drink in Wailuku, Maui
While Wailuku may be a small town, there is plenty of awesome food and drinks to try out! Nestled just 5 minutes from Kahului - Wailuku is home to the Maui Tropical Plantation, tons of charming shops and amazing restaurants near Market Street. Take a moment and discover our recommendations below, all of which are within walking distance to the Howzit Hostel.
Here’s our list of 15 awesome places to eat or drink in Wailuku, Maui.
Coffee Shops
#1 Wailuku Coffee Co.- Only a three minute walk from the hostel, this shop is a delicious spot for a caffeine pick-me-up! Try the Avocado & Bacon Bagel or smoothie bowl. If you’re a lucky winner of our Howzit Hostel trivia nights, you’ll get a gift card as a prize!
#2 Maui Coffee Attic- A little further past Market Street, you’ll find pastries and cozy couches at Maui Coffee Attic. Relax with an iced lavender latte and enjoy live music as you kickstart your weekend.
#3 Four Sisters Bakery- not a coffee shop, but a no-frills bakery that needs to be on your list! This family-owned place always has a line out the door of customers waiting for their butter rolls and malasadas.
#4 Maui Juice Co.- again, not a coffee shop, but this new spot has the BEST fresh pressed juice, along with health shots, kombucha, and more! All organic and locally sourced ingredients.
Sit Down Restaurants
#5 808 Market- Voted Best Lunch on Maui! Great pick for gourmet sandwiches and pupus (Hawaiian appetizers). Try the peanut butter s’mores, mahi mahi quinoa bowl, or shiitake beef melt.
#6 Empanada Lady- Where the Caribbean meets Maui!! Their empanadas & mouthwatering food are (of course) the star of the show, but they also have Open Mic nights, live music, and more in their gorgeous outdoor patio!
#7 Tasty Crust- Local diner offering American family favorites and also traditional Hawaiian dishes like loco moco at affordable prices. We definitely recommend the banana hotcakes!
#8 A Saigon Cafe- If you’re looking for Vietnamese cuisine in an intimate setting with waiters that love to joke around, look no further!
#9 Sixty Two Marcket- Nope, not a typo— this sit-down restaurant is named after its chef. With everything from cannoli pancakes to taro burgers, Sixty Two Marcket offers outdoor seating and is a perfect place for brunch.
#10 Umi Maui- Sushi- steak, and seafood are served in this BYOB quaint space.
Takeaway Food
#11 HI Thai Food Truck- Authentic Thai food on Maui is only steps away from the Howzit Hostel! Big portions can be enjoyed at picnic tables under the banyan tree.
#12 Farmacy- Solid option for vegans, vegetarians, and health-conscious customers, Farmacy has delicious smoothies, acai bowls, and quite possibly the best tofu sandwich.
#13 King’s Chinese BBQ- With selections of everything from cheeseburgers to saimin to shrimp fried rice, this hole-in-the-wall joint offers large plates of Chinese food and more at affordable prices.
Bars and Nightlife
#14 Esters Fair Project- Craft cocktails and small plates are served at this cozy tiki bar with an outside patio.
#15 Wai Bar- down on Market Street is where you can find a cocktail bar with karaoke nights and reggae nights with a live DJ!
Still hungry? Ask our team at Howzit Hostels for recommendations, or come by for burgers (Sundays). If you’re looking for other things to do or try out in Hawaii, read our Maui Travel Blog, here.