Cafe Mambo
30 Baldwin Ave, Paia, HI
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Paia's laid-back charm, this revamped spot blends excellent coffee and specialty drinks with an unexpectedly accomplished dinner menu featuring fresh pastas, locally-sourced proteins, and creative small plates that keep locals coming back. The open-air, nonchalant vibe—with its refreshingly unpretentious atmosphere—makes it feel like the kind of place where you're just as comfortable lingering over a morning cappuccino as you are settling in for an evening with a Gilda and the venison bolognese. It's clear the 2024 refresh brought real intention to both the space and kitchen, earning it a genuine spot in the community rather than just another tourist stop.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
We had a lovely evening, and loved our pasta! Absolutely stunning restaurant with great vibes. Would definitely recommend getting pasta AND the truffle fries, the portions were normal and prices reasonable.
Loving the "new" Cafe Mambo, which was revamped in 2024 with an all-new interior and menu. Their kanpachi with Molokai sweet potatoes is a great entree, and I love that they serve Gildas as a nod to Basque Country in Spain. I also had the most amazing hot chocolate chip cookie…
10/10 for me. Cafe mambo is one of my most favorite places to have dinner. Really good atmosphere and the menu is very satisfying. We had the beet salad, broccolini, half chicken, venison bolognese, burrata with sourdough, and tomato salad. I enjoyed everything so much. I will…
Had pasta for dinner here. My partner ordered the lemon pasta and I the pesto, both dishes were wonderful. Good flavor, pasta wasn't over cooked, it was served hot and the portions were sizeable. The atmosphere was wonderful, really chill but classy vibe. Service was also good.…
We ended up here because the restaurant we wanted to eat at was closed for the day due to a water main break. ATMOSPHERE: It's a nonchalant open air older restaurant. The only view is of Baldwin Avenue and people walking by. MENU: Salads, burgers, American entrees, and…
Crema Reviews
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