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Fresh, open-air seating - Island Fresh Café, Paia, HI

Island Fresh Café

4.4
4.4
19 Reviews
$30 and under
Breakfast

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2 people
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8:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Aloha and welcome to the Island Fresh Cafe.
Open daily for Breakfast and Lunch 7am - 2pm.
Sushi and Poke by Chef Seto is Saturday - Sunday and Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 6pm.
Enjoy a variety of options including Eggs Benedicts, Banana Bread French Toast, Loco Moco, Pancakes, Omelettes, Acai Bowls and Smoothies, fresh drinking coconuts and so much more. Lunch features Hawaiian plate lunches, fish sandwiches and burgers, seafood tacos, and more.

You can choose seating from our island-style outdoor seating or indoor seating. Located at the historic old Paia train station!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Fish, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 7:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Seto
  • Private party facilities
    The Island Fresh Cafe is perfect for large groups and families! Host your event, gathering, meeting, workshop, photo-shoot, training, retreat, party, wedding or birthday celebration at our beautiful space in Paia.
  • Area
    Paia
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch

What 19 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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Island Fresh Café offers "delicious food" in a beautiful, "tranquil setting" with friendly service. It features local products, a warm atmosphere, and "authentic Maui" vibes. Highlights include açaí bowls, banana bread French toast, and Italian dinners with "house-made pasta." The café is a community gem with "outdoor seating" and ample parking.
19 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Jackson Hole1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great fresh food and a warm welcome. GF bread a real plus!

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  2. Kam VIP

    Toronto9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot just a little bit away from the Main Street in Paia. Hosts are very kind and food was delicious! Smoothies were so good too. They sell local products as well! Support local!

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    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tranquil setting and delicious food. Service was excellent as well. Just a lovely spot.

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  4. Mitch VIP

    Sacramento56 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We looked forward to trying this cafe (especially because our friends are vegan/vegetarian), but when we arrived they were closed. Note to owners that it’s ok to shut down your Open Table listing when you’re closed for the day. Maybe we’ll try again on our next visit. The medium review is to warn others, but be fair to the restaurant.

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  5. Bill

    Oklahoma City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Picked up the car and went straight there for a great lunch. Excellent cheeseburger that energized me for Maui. Wisely snagged some banana bread to go

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  6. Jack VIP

    Seattle45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    If you can't find joy dining in this open-air cafe, there are bigger problems. This beautiful, sunny courtyard just puts a smile on your face. Surrounded by pretty flowers, trees and a light breeze...it is quintessential "Hawaii" at its best. The food was good. Fresh ingredients, made to order. I had the banana bread french toast. It was outstanding. My guests had everything from an omelet to the breakfast wrap. All of it was good. The service left very little to be desired. Food from other tables was being brough to our table, drinks took a very long time, waitstaff seemed preoccupied and confused. We received food at our table several times that wasn't ours. No big deal, it got rerouted just fine...but it all seemed a little clunky. And when you would try to solicit some assistance, it fell on deaf ears. Does the medicore service kick this location out of contention for further breakfast visits? Absolutely not. Go enjoy this beautiful little spot...just bring a little more patience than you usually do.

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  7. Poppy

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great!! Definitely my new favorite brunch spot on Maui ❤️

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  8. Robert

    Denver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A real down to earth authentic Maui stop. Great breakfast and amazing açaí bowls.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and gracious service with quality food offerings. Great atmosphere with covered outdoor seating.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing!!! We have been here 5 days and this is the best food we have had!! The pork hash bowl was amazing as well as the banana French toast!!

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FAQs

Island Fresh Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 495-3133.

Island Fresh Café is rated 4.4 stars by 19 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Island Fresh Café

381 Baldwin Ave, Paia, HI 96779

Additional information

  • Area
    Paia
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Daily 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 7:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Fish, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Seto
  • Additional
    Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Island Fresh Cafe is perfect for large groups and families! Host your event, gathering, meeting, workshop, photo-shoot, training, retreat, party, wedding or birthday celebration at our beautiful space in Paia.
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