We've given you our take on the best spam musubis, best cocktails, and best food trucks...but we think it's time for a sweeter take on some of the best foods on Maui. Living on Maui, it's always time to share something sweet, whether for a special celebration, potluck with ohana and friends, or a treat on the way home from the beach. 

Just in time to get our summer bodies ready for the beach, we're sharing our five favorite donut shops on Maui! From local flavors like calamansi to delectable artisan donuts and malasadas, there is something for everyone. 

The Bakery Lahaina 

Maui's European Bakery 

808-667-9062

www.bakerylahaina.com

Instagram: @bakerylahaina

There are donuts…and then there are fresh Lilikoi Donuts from The

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and we know a few of us are waiting until the last minute for our gift-giving ideas to soar! So we have made it easy for you this year by rounding up our top five gift ideas from local Maui businesses. Bonus for the ones owned and operated by women and mothers themselves. So keep reading for our favorite ideas on how to honor your mama and give the local economy a boost.

1. Simple and Sweet Like Her

Bring the perfect Mother's Day gift home with Kuia Maui Chocolate. Crafted on Maui, it's delicious, but it's also a way for her to give back by shopping through their Chocolate Laulima program, where Kuia donates 40% of the retail sales. Or check out their Ku'ia Club subscription, the gift that keeps on giving

In Hawaii, mostly all locals and long-time residents speak Hawaiian Pidgin English, known locally as Pidgin. Everyday conversation's most common words and phrases can sometimes sound entirely foreign for visitors or new residents. Coupled with the traditional ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), learning to talk like a local can take some time! Here is a list of some of the more widespread phrases to get you through almost any conversation as if you've been doing it your whole life!

1. Bumbai (bum-bye) 

“otherwise,” “or else,” “later,” “later on”

“Bumbai we go beach.” 

2. Brah

Short for braddah, a casual way of addressing someone

“Brah, pass me the shoyu?

3. Broke Da Mouth

A way to

As we roll into the 2021 holiday season, we wanted to inspire your holiday shopping with a list of Maui businesses that make shopping local a walk on the beach! Shopping local is one of the best ways to support our community and give back to those striving to make Maui a better place. We live on an island full of hidden gems, brilliant artists, generous creators, and hard-working small business owners who make Maui the beautiful place that it is. 

This year, let’s focus on uplifting Maui and all who help make it shine! 

Stillwells Bakery 

Awarded “Best Bakery” on Maui by Maui News and home of the famous Cream Horn, Stillwells Bakery is sure to add a smile to anyone’s day. They also now serve brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and hot tea! 

There is no reason why you should be spending hundreds of dollars on one meal when visiting Maui. Every corner of this island is filled with a plethora of delicious local food made with fresh ingredients that make those tourist trap restaurants look silly. 

From craft coffee, fresh-caught seafood, fruity acai bowls, and homemade burgers, to local delicacies like teriyaki, it’s no wonder the Maui food trucks are the rave in 2021. 

This is one of the most genuine (and delicious) ways to explore the island and pay homage to the local food truck owners who have some of the most renowned dishes on the island! Relax on the beach, take a sunset swim, then give yourself the gift of stopping by one of our favorite food trucks for dinner or a late-night

The art of having big potlucks and hosting the entire family over for special events and holidays is the most traditional way of embracing the aloha spirit. In true kama’aina fashion, everyone makes a big dish to share with their loved ones and gathers around the table to “talk story” and share memories while making new ones. 

In the wake of our new 2020 normal, this holiday season will look a little different. With friends and ohana staying home in order to keep everyone safe, it's time to brainstorm new ideas to keep the aloha spirit alive. What better way than to try a new delicious and local home-cooked meal! To make sure you have all the necessary tools to make this holiday season the best time of the year, we’ve gathered our 5 favorite local

It’s that time of the year where the sky seems brighter, the breeze is cooler, and the aloha holiday spirit is soaring. The holidays on Maui are a great time to embrace the beauty of Maui and explore the island around us. What's better than exploring the colorful bounty of Maui? Getting to enjoy it in your belly too. 

This holiday season, give the gift of Maui’s freshest produce to all your ohana and friends. It’s like putting everything we love about the island, the colors, flavor,  abundance, and tropical variety into a little box to enjoy in the comfort of our own home. We have gathered all of our favorite holiday produce boxes that would bring a smile to everyone's face this season! 

Choose from 5 different boxes from all over the island

Don’t miss a beat during this crazy and uneasy time by grabbing some of your favorite Maui takeout from local restaurants and small businesses. There’s a number of places that are waiting to get you the food you love while keeping you safe. Nothing says normal like kicking up your feet on a Saturday night with some of Maui’s best cuisines. We hope this list helps you keep your happy hours happy, your (virtual) weekend brunches in full swing, and family night dinners full of ono grinds. Check out these local spots and be sure to check their websites and social media for operating hours, takeout options, and special promotions going on. 

 1. Kalei’s Lunch Box Food Truck

Spread aloha by supporting this local food truck who is sponsoring a free meal