If you are on a mission for a cup of coffee while on the west side of Maui, you are in for a treat. We have a list of suggestions on where to go for a fabulous cup of coffee, along with a sweet or savory treat to indulge. And the best part is that you can enjoy your drink hot or cold, frothy, or blended with added flavor such as caramel, mocha, or lavender. Here are our top five coffee places to visit while in the Napili and Ka’anapali area.
#1 Island Press Coffee
If you are looking for a friendly face to serve you a cup of coffee in the morning, stop by the Island Press Coffee; it is like going to a neighborhood café. They are open to catch the early risers from 6 am to 1 pm, every day. Enjoy specialty Hawaiian coffee, with a breakfast sandwich or fresh pastries. They even serve ice cream and other beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Browse their retail products for a great gift, such as a Maui T-shirt and coffee cookies. You will find them located at 2580 Kekʻa Drive, Suite 104, in Lahaina.
#2 Vida’s Coffee
You can find some hidden gems when it comes to food trucks, and Vidaʻs Coffee is one to visit. They too are open early at 6 am and close at 2 pm, seven days a week. Enjoy an extensive menu that features a variety of coffee drinks that are hot and cold. Speciality coffee drinks from frapps, to lattes with a variety of flavors, or if you prefer, a cup of iced coffee. They also have iced teas for the non-coffee drinkers. Need some sustenance to go with your coffee or tea? Order a breakfast croissant, bagel, or English muffin. They may have some homemade banana bread and acai bowls as a special on their menu. If you prefer fresh fruits, they have a juice bar and smoothies made with fruits such as mixed berries, mango, banana, and strawberries, to list a few. If you are in the area for lunch, be sure to order the crab panini or chicken pesto sandwich; the kiddos can enjoy a hot ham and cheese or a griddle cheese sandwich. They have so many things to try. You may need to visit them more than once. You can find them at 130 Kai Malina in Lahaina, along with many other food truck options.
#3 Island Vintage Coffee
If you are looking for 100% Kona coffee, then head on to Island Vintage Coffee. This coffee shop has been providing locals and visitors to the islands with the finest coffee since 1996. Not only will the store give you one of the best coffee aromas, but its friendly and warm staff will keep you coming back to the coffee shop. Island Vintage Coffee is located at the Whalers Village at Kaanapali Parkway and is ready to serve you as early as 6:30 am until 7 pm seven days a week. The kitchen is open until 2 pm.
#4 Hawaiian Village Coffee
A West Maui gem when it comes to coffee and local delights, Hawaiian Village Coffee opens as early as 6:00 in the morning, which is great news for coffee drinkers. This homey and welcoming coffee shop also serves a variety of mixed coffee beverages, tea options, sandwiches, and snacks such as lilikoi bars. They also have an extensive retail space to shop for coffee sold in pre-packaged bags and more. This is a great spot to stop in for snacks before you set out on your day’s adventure. They are located at 4405 Honoapiʻilani Highway, Suite 208, in Lahaina.
#5 The Royal Scoop
The name and the shop’s décor may sound and look like an ice cream shop, but they offer much more than just ice cream. Enjoy a cup of coffee, latte, cappuccino, or espresso. If you are looking for other options, they also serve hot chocolate, hot and iced teas, or Chai Tea and fresh fruit smoothies. They also serve pastries, croissants, scones, and cinnamon rolls, and other breakfast options such as eggs and bacon. If you are in the area after breakfast, they have an extensive lunch menu with sandwich options, paninis, or salads. And of course, they also have ice cream in a variety of flavors. It is a unique location that has an ice cream shop and diner-like features added in with retail displays and products. Stop in and see what they have to offer. They are open from 6 am to 8 pm daily, and you can find them at 2780 Kekaʻa Drive in Lahaina.