7 Maui restaurants that will make you wish you were vegetarian

Whether you eat meat or not, vegetarian food done right is absolutely delicious (and supposedly karma-free). Maui’s year-round farming season and fresh produce can offer some of the most creative and memorable veggie dishes in the Pacific. Check out our top seven picks:

 

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If you’re cruising around Haiku, you’ll be pleased to know that Veg Out is a dedicated vegetarian restaurant with affordable prices and international cuisine. In the mood for tacos and lasagna, or how about falafel and curry? No problem, just order off the menu.

Try: Baked Eggplant Lasagna, Works Burrito, Muffalata Sandwich
Address: 810 Kokomo Rd Ste 19 Haiku, HI 96708
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am – 7:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am – 7:30pm
Website: http://www.veg-out.com/

Choice Health Bar

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If you’re deep into fresh fruit bowls, superfoods, smoothies and kale salads, go to Choice Health Bar. They bill themselves as “an improv kitchen based on what’s growing this season on Maui, flavors change daily.”

It’s ultra-healthy, interesting and tasty. Says one Yelp user:

“I never would have imagined tacos made from foraged leaves and pumpkin seeds would remind me so much of my turkey chili.”

Try: Healthy Plate Lunch, The Chronic smoothie, any acai bowl
Address: 1087 Limahana Pl Ste 1A Lahaina, HI 96761
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am – 4pm and 5:30pm – 9:30pm, closed Sunday
Website: http://www.choicehealthbar.com/

Joy’s Place

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As the name might imply, Joy’s place is known for its super friendly staff and foods that nourish. It’s a great place for fresh lunch and breakfast sandwiches (including a few raw/vegan options), homemade soup and chili as well as live foods such as kombucha and smoothies.

Try: Green Power smoothie, Indo Crunch Wrap, Live Burrito Supreme
Address: 1993 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753 (Island Surf Building)
Hours: Mon–Sat 7:30am – 4pm
Website: http://www.joysplacemauihawaii.com/

Maui Kombucha

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If you’re into kombucha*, go here. If you’re into fresh raw vegan fusions foods like soups, salads, wraps, desserts *and* supporting local organic farmers, go here. The vibes are warm and welcoming, staff is friendly and there’s local art on display.

Says one Yelp reviewer:

“This is my favorite place in the entire world!”

*Kombucha is a fermented, slightly fizzy tea drink which bring a healthy balance back to the body’s metabolism, organs and immunity.

Try: any Kombucha drink, raw pizza, key lime pie, bagel with jalapeño cashew cream cheese
Address: 810 Kokomo Rd Ste 136 Haiku, HI 96708
Hours: Mon – Sun 8am – 8pm
Website: http://www.mauikombucha.com/

Maka by Mana

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Maka By Mana is another example of how refined the vegetarian dining scene on Maui has become. This family-owned grocery store and cafe in Paia serves a wide variety of raw and vegan food that strives to nourish and promote longevity and wellness. The entire menu is vegan and gluten-free with some raw options as well. The ingredients are strictly only organic and non-GMO ingredients.

Try: Pomaretto Pie (pomegranate + amaretto topped with raw chocolate), Kiawe Chili, Coconut Cream Stackers, Golden Goddess Juice
Address: 115 Baldwin Ave. Paia, HI 96779
Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 8pm
Website: http://www.makabymana.com/

Farmacy Health Bar

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Get past the peculiar name and the Farmacy Health Bar is one of Maui’s top vegan establishments specializing in acai bowls. The owners are really passionate about using organic, local ingredients; the quote on the menu board reads, “Let thy food be thy medicine. Let thy medicine be thy food.”

Try: Young Prince Salad, Honolulu Acai Bowl, Dragonfruit Smoothie, Red Lentil Soup
Address (two locations): 12 Market St Wailuku, HI 96793 / 55 Pukalani St. Ste 11 Makawao, HI 96768
Hours (for Wailuku): Mon – Sat 7:30am – 5:30pm, Sun 10am – 4pm
Website: visit on Yelp

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