Best Breakfast in Wailea: Our Top 10 for 2026
Breakfast in Wailea comes in many different flavors: coffee and pastries on the lanai, something hot and quick from Wailea Village, or even a luxury hotel buffet. And of course you can always hop in the car and drive to Kihei, where the plates are bigger, the prices are lower and the line starts early.
Whatever your mood, here are our top picks for each option. Hours and prices are quoted based on our research as of October 2026. Once you get through breakfast, be sure to also check our guide to the best Wailea restaurants before you make dinner plans.
Coffee and Quick Bites in Wailea
1. Akamai Coffee
Akamai serves 100% Maui-grown coffee from their super-mod storefront at Wailea Village. It’s just a short jaunt across the road from Grand Champions. They open bright and early at 6AM, so there’s even time to grab something on your way to an early whale watch tour. Alongside the excellent espresso drinks there’s also a selection of fresh-made avocado toast, croissant sandwiches, yogurt and granola, and pastries.
2. Spoon & Key Market
We started frequenting this spot in its prior incarnation as “The Market” when it was next to Monkeypod. They renamed themselves Spoon & Key and moved down the hill to Wailea Village, near Akamai Coffee. By day it’s a counter-service deli and market with breakfast sandwiches, wraps, bowls and coffee. On some evenings it turns into a sit-down restaurant with a set menu.
We often call in our order from the condo before we head over, as the wait can get long on weekends.
3. Island Gourmet Markets
The grocery store at The Shops at Wailea has a hot kitchen counter that turns out the least expensive cooked breakfast in all of Wailea, unless you cook at home of course. It’s also the easiest place to pick up fruit, pastries and coffee for a DIY breakfast on the lanai.
From r/MauiVisitors: “Great grab and go/deli options for breakfast and lunch. Fantastic coffee and good prices.”
Two more coffee stops, if you’re nearby: Island Vintage Coffee at The Shops at Wailea opens at 6AM with a kitchen from 7AM to 2PM, and Kraken Coffee has a cafe at Wailea Gateway Center, open 6AM to 6PM.
Resort Breakfasts Worth the Splurge
Every big Wailea resort runs a breakfast buffet. They’re expensive, and prices change often, so treat the figures below as a guide and confirm when you book. If you’re not staying at the resort, call ahead to check that outside guests are welcome and always ask about parking availability and fees.
4. DUO at the Four Seasons
This is the one resort buffet people seem to talk about the most. It’s a wonderful mash-up of American and Asian breakfasts, with custom omelets made to order and brought to your table. Over and over, guests rave about the baked goods.
From r/MauiVisitors: “It’s pricey but it’s absolutely worth walking down to the Four Seasons breakfast buffet at least once. The food is just so good because of the high quality ingredients they use.”
5. Kaʻana Kitchen at the Andaz
Kaʻana Kitchen’s open-air dining room looks out over the Andaz pool scene and sets the stage for a relaxing start to the day. Reviewers love the made-to-order omelets, the bao buns and the pastries. I mean, who doesn’t like pastries when it’s all you can eat? There’s also a selection of amazing fruit juices, mochi waffles, and a few other unusual items you don’t see at your typical resort breakfast buffet.
6. Kea Lani Restaurant at the Fairmont
The Fairmont’s breakfast setup at Kea Lani looks like it’s out of a magazine. Visually stunning with locally-sourced ingredients and creative dishes like a loco moco made with braised short rib, this one is an easy call if you’re staying at the Fairmont. Go early, eat slowly, and make a morning of it!
7. Humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa at the Grand Wailea
The Grand Wailea’s thatched-roof restaurant sits over a beachfront lagoon and offers a classic Hawaii vibe, complete with an aquarium in the bar and island-inspired fare. The buffet offers something for everyone: eggs done every which way, endless supplies of fresh fruit, smoked salmon, and some chef’s specials that rotate over time. And you can just say, “Humuhumu” for short and everyone will know what you mean!
8. The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea
Hotel Wailea is a small adults-only hotel on the hill above the ocean and offers a quieter alternative to the larger more family-oriented buffet options down along the beach. In keeping with the more intimate vibe, breakfast is served a la carte on a terrace with a long view to the ocean.
From r/MauiVisitors: “Loved Hotel Wailea for breakfast (ricotta pancakes).”
Worth the Drive: Breakfast in Kihei
Most of Kihei can be accessed within a quick 10-minute drive to the north. This is where you’ll find the more casual restaurants and diners offering large portions and solid value breakfasts. We’ve tried nearly all options and here are our top 3 picks!
9. Kihei Caffe
This is a South Maui breakfast institution. You line up outside, order at the counter, and then find (or wait for) a table on the patio. Portions are large, the menu is huge, and you will not leave here hungry. Amazing pancakes, the freshest smoothies around, and an all-out fantastic way to spend an hour fueling up for a big day of Maui adventures.
From r/MauiVisitors: “Kihei Caffe for loco moco and macadamia nut banana pancakes. Best iced coffee too.”
10. Nalu’s South Shore Grill
Nalu’s is the wake-up, roll over, and go back to sleep option. It’s one of the very few places on Maui that serves breakfast all day so you can vacation at your own pace. Order at the counter, pick a table inside or out, and prepare to be wowed by Hawaiian classics like Loco Moco ($19) or mainland staples like chicken and waffles ($18). This is our favorite spot for a sit-down breakfast that will keep everyone happy without requiring you to sell part of your stock portfolio to cover the bill.
Bonus Option #11: Sugar Beach Bake Shop
Do you like malasadas? Have you heard people talk about them but don’t really know what to expect? Just go and pick out a few to see what the fuss is all about. While the island’s very best are only available upcountry Maui at Komoda Store & Bakery, the malasadas at Sugar Beach Bake Shop are much closer to Wailea and almost as tasty. They’re fried hot and filled with fresh island flavors like lilikoi, coconut, and ube. Expect a line outside before the doors open!
Two more in Kihei worth checking out: Bacon & Blossom, a food truck at South Maui Gardens known for breakfast tacos and chicken and waffles, and Maui Bread Co on South Kihei Road for banana bread and pastries.
What About Monkeypod and Gannon’s?
Two places that often show up on outdated Wailea breakfast lists no longer serve breakfast. Monkeypod Kitchen opens at 11AM now and Gannon’s closed down. Gather on Maui, which replaced Gannon’s at the Wailea Golf Club, also doesn’t open until 11AM.
Wailea Breakfast at a Glance
| Best for | From Grand Champions | |
|---|---|---|
| Akamai Coffee | Coffee, light bites | Walk |
| Spoon & Key Market | Casual breakfast, takeout | Walk |
| Island Gourmet Markets | Budget hot breakfast | Longer walk or short drive |
| DUO, Four Seasons | Splurge buffet | Short drive |
| Kaʻana Kitchen, Andaz | Buffet with a view | Short drive |
| Kea Lani Restaurant, Fairmont | Families | Short drive |
| Humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa, Grand Wailea | The tropical setting | Short drive |
| The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea | Quiet a la carte | Short drive |
| Kihei Caffe | Big local breakfast | Drive to Kihei |
| Nalu’s South Shore Grill | Late breakfast/brunch | Drive to Kihei |
| Sugar Beach Bake Shop | Malasadas | Drive to Kihei |
Wailea Breakfast FAQ
Akamai Coffee and Spoon & Key Market are both at Wailea Village, a short walk across the street. The Shops at Wailea, with Island Gourmet Markets and Island Vintage Coffee, are a longer walk or a few minutes by car (easy parking).
DUO at the Four Seasons gets the most praise from visitors. Kaʻana Kitchen at the Andaz appears to be the least expensive of the big resort buffets, and the Fairmont’s Kea Lani Restaurant usually has the best deal for kids 12 and under.
No. Monkeypod Kitchen in Wailea opens at 11AM for lunch.
The hot kitchen counter at Island Gourmet Markets in The Shops at Wailea. For a bigger breakfast at lower prices, drive to Kihei Caffe or Nalu’s South Shore Grill in Kihei.
🏝️ Host Insider Tip
If you’re staying at Grand Champions and want breakfast on the lanai, just send two people across the street. One lines up for coffee at Akamai while the other orders at Spoon & Key next door. Bring it all back for a lazy morning at the condo.
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