The 3 Best Breakfasts/Brunches Around the Maui Area

Some mornings call for something quick; others call for a full, lingering brunch with platefuls of fresh fruit, warm breads and savory dishes that feel like an occasion. Maui’s breakfast and brunch spots cover that entire range, giving locals plenty of ways to start the day. In the Best of Maui readers’ choice contest, residents highlighted restaurants that balance flavor, consistency and the kind of service that sets the day on the right track.

Nalu’s South Shore Grill features a menu built around local ingredients, housemade dishes and a relaxed, open-air setting. Its website highlights breakfast staples such as pancakes, acai bowls, omelets and island-influenced plates, along with live music throughout the week. The restaurant emphasizes fresh preparation and a community-focused atmosphere, reflecting its role as a gathering spot for both early risers and brunch regulars.

Mala Ocean Tavern offers oceanfront dining with a brunch menu that blends fresh seafood, produce and classic morning dishes. Its website showcases its setting directly on the water and outlines options such as benedicts, scrambles and baked goods made with local ingredients. The restaurant’s focus on thoughtful sourcing and coastal flavors shapes a brunch experience tied closely to place.

SixtyTwo MarcKet centers its menu around seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with dishes that change based on availability from Maui farms and producers. Its website highlights creative breakfast plates, pastries and coffee offerings, all within a bright, modern dining room. The restaurant presents brunch as an opportunity to showcase Maui’s agricultural variety through technique-driven cooking.

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