Cafe Jai
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Cafe Jai

2435 Kaanapali Pkwy H-13, Lahaina, HI

★★★★★4.6(237 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked in Whalers Village, Cafe Jai is a casual breakfast and local food spot where the huli huli chicken and breakfast burritos inspire genuine raving—reviewers consistently call them among the best they've had, period. It's the kind of place that skips pretension entirely but nails the fundamentals: tender, flavorful chicken, generously stuffed burritos with a signature mayo sauce, and genuinely welcoming staff who make you feel at home before 8 AM. The accessible location near Kaanapali Beach and early opening make it perfect for fueling up before a day of exploring Lahaina.

What to expect

Quick grabOutdoor seatingFamily friendlyFull breakfastPastriesLight foodTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Replicate the Magic
★★★★★2 months ago

This was our “busy day dinner” solution, and it worked. We ordered the huli huli chicken and the garlic chicken, and both felt genuinely Replicate-Worthy for us because the flavors were straightforward but really well executed. If you’re hungry, tired, and still want something that tastes fresh and thoughtfully made, this is a great pick. We featured it in our YouTube video, search for “Replicate the Magic” on YouTube to find it.

Sydney Clark
★★★★★2 months ago

Incredibly tender Hulu Huli chicken. Really enjoyed it for the Mac salad rice combo Hawaiian type food. Casual, nothing fancy, but delicious. Best chicken I’ve had in Hawaii

James Parberry
★★★★★3 months ago

Small quaint joint, nothing really special and it is clean. HOWEVER, best breakfast burrito I have ever had so far in my life!

Blanca Rubalcaba
★★★★★7 months ago

We got some huge breakfast burritos 🌯 . They were awesome. Opens at 7:30 AM in The Whalers Village which can be reached via the paved beach path from any of the hotels on Kaanapali Beach. They are located on the lower level.

Jesse&Kate Loera
★★★★★a year ago

So good! We ordered the Breakfast Plate, Breakfast Sandwich & Bagel w/cream cheese! All were delicious! The breakfast sandwich has a really good mayo sauce! Employees were very helpful & welcoming! Super nice & friendly! Definitely will be back!

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