50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Paia

“I’m not usually a fan of vegan ice cream, but the vegan coconut macadamia flavor is SO good. Love that the coconut wasn’t too overpowering so you could still taste the nuttiness of the macadamia. 10/10 recommend! 🥥“

“I call very last minute to Lawaia to see if there were some surfboards available and he quickly replied and give me a very good price, overall he was nice, polite if I have to come back to mauii I’ll definitely use this service again highly recommend“

“Excellent hoagies and the gelato was phenomenal. Great stop before the road to Hāna“

“We got iced coffee, tropical shaved ice, poke, nachos, and the banana bread dessert (heavenly). Dessert was to die for. Everything was delicious.“

“Really good service and food. Recommend getting the banana bread French toast ♥️“

“When visiting Maui don’t miss Paia, and when visiting Paia don’t miss Choice Health Bar. If light and delicious is your thing than you will be thrilled when you discover this place. Amazing owners and staff makes this a restaurant you don’t want to miss.“

“Location is outdoor under a large tree. It had rained just before we arrived, so we had drops hitting us for a short while. It was humid at the beginning, but a small breeze later came in and kept us cooler. Food was excellent, quality and price. It is a BYOB restaurant, which is perfect for us. The only thing bugging us was that the server kept asking us if we were ready for our check, when we still wanted to order moer food. There is a 90 minute limit, but this started happening about 45 minutes into our stay.“

“Great location, fresh food, and service!!“

“When of the families, favorite restaurants always good food and great service“

“I was told to try this place by a friend from the area and I’m glad I did! I got the “Lahaina” (pineapple, coconut, and banana) with vanilla ice cream on the bottom and the “snow cap” (sweetened condensed milk mixture) on top. It was amazing! The line was pretty long so there was definitely a wait, but it was worth it!“

“Always fresh and delicious“

“We did a tour with Emily! She was amazing! We here there are Fy other guys who tour, but there is not a chance they are as good as her! Very knowledgeable, this was definitely a highlight of our Maui trip. We have a new brand that will be a staple in our house. Please let me know when you decide to sell Brum in Kansas City 😉!“

“The cream puffs are action! So good!!“

“Hands down the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever eaten“

“We love this cafe, a very quiet and quality spot. It has a lot of hot and cold drink options, with a rich flavor and excellent service. We ordered a latte and a Fireside Mocha, with a lemon ricotta muffin and a pastry filled with nutella. Very tasty, a good stop after seeing the sunrise in Haleakala National Park.“

“All hand made daily, fresh, authentic, Hawaiian. It’s the next best thing to a luau. Definitely something on the bucket list one should put a check in the box.“

“This is the infamous sherbet dessert of Maui. How can you not love this refreshing alternative to ice cream and yogurt?! There are just two flavors, strawberry and pineapple, but they do come out with a limited, special flavor every now and then, usually posted on their IG page.

Its not overly sweet nor filling. Choose from 1 to 5 scoops or a pint. They also pack them for inter-island flights. They no longer have azuke beans for a topping.

Closed on Sundays, cash only.“

“Loved that nothing was too sweet the Tiramisu is special and the coffee tasted really good can’t wait to try more things.“

“Really good food. Meat was tender, sauces were delicious, salad was very fresh, and the papaya smoothie was tasty! Great find for a roadside stop!“

“Our go to when we are on Maui. Best eggs Benedict anywhere on the island!“

“Our last day on Maui brought us to Freshies! Delicious and highly recommend! Pinto beans, and the garlic chicken soup, wow! And the local beef used for the burger, so good! Mahalo!“

“Was visiting Maui for my birthday trip and on our last day, we decided to try some authentic local foods and I’m glad we did! I absolutely enjoyed Tasty Crust, enjoyed the friendly staff and enjoyed the locals! Definitely a hidden gem in Maui for tourists. Thank you ALL for the hospitality and great service; will definitely be back ❤️😊“

“Delicious! I got Da Boss! And it more than delivered! Sooooo delicious!😋“

“Great food and service! Atmosphere is clean and fresh“

“Friendly service and good food.“

“So good! My wife has us here each day possible :)“

“food is delicious. buldak chicken is my favorite“

“Absolutely. This is the one MUST STOP destination in the #roadtohana. Not for just the great coconuts, fruit or food but the chance to interact with Gale the owner and his crew. Truly enjoyed talking to him and learning a lot about Maui. 😍😍😍😍👏🏽“

“Garlic shrimp, ribeye steak, and Korean chicken were flavoured so well and cooked perfectly! The shrimp tastes way better than the more famous shrimp trucks. (We also ordered the ahi Katsu, which didn't land on the faves list, but that's a matter of personal preference. It was cooked and flavoured well...I just prefer a seared ahi over a fully cooked one.)

Service was friendly and quick, atmosphere is average...it's a food truck at the edge of the Lowe's parking lot 🙃

10/10 would recommend and would return!“

“10/10 The most amazing made to order ice cream with small fruit chunks. So tasty and different from the rest I’ve tried so far.
Had their matcha, also one of the best matcha has I tried in Maui.
And their tiramisu cloud I highly recommend you top your drink with that. You are not going to regret it.“

“The boba was sooooo ono delicious!! We tried a couple flavors and both were so yummy and we can't wait to go back here again! The man who served us was so kind and patient answering our many questions. Go get a boba drink today, you won't be disappointed and will support a local Lahaina buisness that has reopened in Kahului!“

“We have been regulars here for about three years. Love the friendly, laid-back atmosphere, the fantastic lattes and of course the avocado toast - but most of all the music. This place is musician-friendly and audience-friendly and everyone has a great time. Highly recommended.“

“Great plate lunch crispy salads everything I have been there. Disappointed in the burgers and eggs on the loco moco. different crew on different days.“

“LOVED IT!!! Had the pork belly with tomatoes and onions and it was very good. I’ll be back and will tell others about it. It does take a bit for them to prepare it even when there isn’t many customers so be prepared to wait. This may be my first post because not many places are worth my time.“

“Visiting the Cat Cafe was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii! The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind, and it’s clear they genuinely care about the cats. The kittens all looked healthy, happy, and well cared for. The space itself feels like a little paradise designed just for the cats—cozy, clean, and full of fun spots for them to explore or nap in. We loved how thoughtful the place was, even asking guests to wear clean socks upon arrival to keep the environment safe and comfortable for everyone. If you're an animal lover or just looking for a unique, heartwarming experience, this place is a must. We strongly recommend stopping by the Cat Cafe—you won’t regret it!“

“Best Food truck we’ve been to in Maui Hawaii 🙂!! Trust me we tried a lot. So healthy and delicious flavor love the chicken stir fry! Salad dressing is amazing. In my opinion they have the best Smoothies! Don’t hesitate to stop and try“

“This is our favorite food in Maui.
Totally authentic, totally delicious.
The katsu is their specialty, but don't sleep on other options - Korean chicken, tempura, and all the sides are great too.
A must for a taste of local Japanese cuisine.
We sat on the small bench near the counter, keep in mind there's really nowhere to sit, so plan to eat in your car or back at your accommodations.“

“First time in Maui and found this gem! Delicious mochi! The white chocolate dipping sauce with the poi Mochi was delicious and the lychee with the pog sauce was wonderful!“

“Great sushi really nice stuff and I love how they even have hotdogs and really good snacks“

“Ono food. Reasonable Prices. Fast Friendly Service“

“Coming from 305 miami and having tasted a lot of Cuban coffee I can say that albas Cuban colada is by far the best and only real coffee in Maui. Juan Manuel Colome Santiago de Cuba, Oriente 110% Cubiche“

“Such a good vibe at their juice box in Kahului! Great smoothies, fresh ingredients, wonderful service ♡“

“backstory matters... I am from Mississippi. my name is Lee. I just recently moved to Maui. and tonight I found my bar. the first bar I have walked into since I made it to Maui. I went there to shoot a game of pool or two. to my surprise there was a person there named Charlie or Chuck as I like to call them. that made me feel like I have known them for a long time. ya know that feeling when you maybe knew someone in a past life. everyone there was cool as hell. welcoming for sure. mostly locals small family ran family owned bar. the bartender was on point and the drinks are exactly what you want. nothing but good vibes there...... PS if you go in there ring the bell. and let them know that Lee did warn you. I'll be back...... alot!“

“Hands down the best in Maui! Brian puts his souls into everything he does.“

“My Thai Maui was quite literally the BEST food my family and I have ever had. Each dish was packed with so much flavor, love, and sooo fresh. Not only did the food come out so quickly but it was so hot. We loved every single thing we ordered. The family is so kind and helpful, they even gave us extra mango with our mango sticky rice 🥹 I wish we found this place sooner during our stay here because it was so amazing. The restaurant is so unique & has such wonderful decor. We loved it here and when we come back to Maui, this will be our first stop. Definitely GO & support this spectacular family owned restaurant.
- The shrimp rolls
- Shrimp spring rolls
- Lobster Bau Buns
- Shrimp Thai fried rice
- mixed vegetables with chicken
- garlic noodles with orange chicken
- Red curry with chicken
- Mango sticky rice“

“Delicious! We ate here twice, and made it our last meal in Maui before heading home.“

“Always excellent food and great service“

“I am so delighted to give these cookies a 5 star review. I was trying to think of ways to support local businesses after the fires and I will be ordering more soon. Thank you for making such a delicious shortbread cookie.“

“We hit this place to grab a quick, inexpensive bite after a long day of travel. We got great food and great service. The atmosphere is not the most awesome, but the owner and his wife were wonderful. Quick and simple. Had the hamburger steak, and I might try the Korean BBQ next time.“