Early Bird Coffee
1455 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Kihei's laid-back surf town vibe, Early Bird Coffee operates out of an adorable vintage camper that serves some of Maui's most inventive coffee and matcha creations. Their signature drinks—think ube coconut lattes, black sesame Vietnamese coffee, and taro lattes—showcase a creative approach that goes well beyond typical espresso bar fare, earning consistent raves from visitors who've tried coffee shops across the entire island. The warm, welcoming staff and focus on bold, unexpected flavors make this a must-stop for anyone craving something genuinely different in their morning cup.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I ordered the ube coconut coffee with coconut milk and the strawberry matcha. The ube was a 10/10. SO delicious!!!!! The match was an 8 out of 10 and refreshing. I have never had ube coffee before and I didn’t know what to expect. Boy was I surprised! 😋
Best coffee we had on Maui - we tried a number of the local spots and this was by FAR the best. Pictured is the Taro Latte (which was the best drink we tried for sure) and a Mango Matcha. Their matcha add-ons like mango, strawberry and blueberry are real fruit purées they make themselves. The matcha was high quality. The wait can be long, but they make your drink as soon as you order it so even though it may feel like a long wait when you’re in line, you get your drink quickly. Also tried the paninis (not pictured) - really tasty and well made!
Looking for unique coffee and matcha on your visit to Maui? This is your place! Oh, and if you’re wondering what to order I have your answer: coffee folks will love the Black Sesame Vietnamese Coffee and fellow matcha gals should get the Matcha (add Lychee). I hyperfixated on this coffee shop on my trip to Maui and got drinks here almost every morning so you can trust me 🤣
This was my favorite coffee on the ENTIRE island of Maui during our recent anniversary trip! We were staying in Kaanapali, and visited Kapalua, Kahului, Paia, Kihei, and Hana during our trip having coffee in all those places. Early Bird Coffee is the only one I went back to a more than once and even out of my way. Ube coffee? 100%. Salt caramel coffee. You bet your Mama. Food? Bring on the paninis and croffles. Yeah, I had to figure that out too. Just eat it! I wish I had more time here to try more things because they were they sweetest and had some delish items. We almost missed it so look for the sun sail on the corner attached to the small shed-like building. You'll thank your tastebuds.
Salted caramel iced latte was truly fantastic. Would definitely order again! The staff were so nice and the coffee camper\food truck set up is adorable. A must try in Kihei !
Crema Reviews
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