Guidebook for Makawao
Food Scene
The BEST breakfast (and brunch on weekends). Fresh fish benedict is out of this world. They also have awesome fresh fish sandwiches.
11 locals recommend
Market Fresh Bistro
3620 Baldwin AvenueThe BEST breakfast (and brunch on weekends). Fresh fish benedict is out of this world. They also have awesome fresh fish sandwiches.
Don't let the appearances fool you, this sushi bar / coffee shop has some of the best sushi on island. It's a bit pricey (also somewhat surprising given the ambiance) but excellent fish.
8 locals recommend
Makawao Sushi & Deli
3647 Baldwin AveDon't let the appearances fool you, this sushi bar / coffee shop has some of the best sushi on island. It's a bit pricey (also somewhat surprising given the ambiance) but excellent fish.
Absolutely amazing lavender scones. Nothing like sitting on the deck with one of those and a hot cup of coffee!
100 locals recommend
Ali'i Kula Lavender Farm
1100 Waipoli RdAbsolutely amazing lavender scones. Nothing like sitting on the deck with one of those and a hot cup of coffee!
Essentials
This local mini-store has excellent salads and smoothies with a focus on healthy stuff. Lots of vegan and gluten free options here.
23 locals recommend
Rodeo General Store
3661 Baldwin AveThis local mini-store has excellent salads and smoothies with a focus on healthy stuff. Lots of vegan and gluten free options here.
Very close by and good spot to pick up the essentials. They also have awesome lunches, particularly the chicken or pork laleau which is worth a try.
21 locals recommend
Pukalani Superette
15 Makawao AveVery close by and good spot to pick up the essentials. They also have awesome lunches, particularly the chicken or pork laleau which is worth a try.
Everything Else
One of the gems of Makawao - a beautiful forest preserve with a lot of excellent hiking and biking trails.
31 locals recommend
Makawao Forest Reserve Mountain Biking Trails
One of the gems of Makawao - a beautiful forest preserve with a lot of excellent hiking and biking trails.
Sightseeing
One word, truffles. Yes, these guys have the best chocolate truffles I've ever tasted - correct, this is a goat farm.
57 locals recommend
Surfing Goat Dairy
3651 Omaopio RdOne word, truffles. Yes, these guys have the best chocolate truffles I've ever tasted - correct, this is a goat farm.
Although a popular tourist destination, worth the trip as the drive out there is spectacular and it's a beautiful destination. They do tastings (pineapple wine anyone?). Go early before tour buses.
52 locals recommend
MauiWine
14815 Piilani HwyAlthough a popular tourist destination, worth the trip as the drive out there is spectacular and it's a beautiful destination. They do tastings (pineapple wine anyone?). Go early before tour buses.