Maui’s Plant-Based Revolution: Seven Fully Vegan Spots Worth a Detour
When people picture Maui food, they often envision fish tacos, plate lunches, and resort buffets. What gets missed is how strong the plant-based food scene has become, especially if you know where to look: tucked along Hana Highway, in modest strip malls, and in small West and Central Maui pockets where the food is the point.
Because several are small, owner-operated spots, hours and menus can shift week to week, so treat the details below as a strong starting point and double check their latest posts before you drive.
a‘aRoots
Where: 5095 Napilihau St #103, Lahaina (Napili Plaza)
(808) 298-2499
A‘a Roots is the “beautiful food” stop on this list, the place you go when you want a meal that looks alive and leaves you feeling lighter. Its identity is bowls, smoothies, juices, and a tight set of savory options that make sense in a beach day rhythm.
Try this: an açaí bowl if you are craving fruit and crunch; something savory if you are coming off a hike or ocean time.
Good to know: it is a useful stop if you are staying in the Kapalua, Napili, or Honokowai zone and want vegan food without driving to Central or South Maui.
Maui Garden Grove Café
Where: 10 Honokaupu Pl, Haiku (on Hana Hwy at about Mile Marker 5.5) (
808) 572-9899
Maui Garden Grove is one of the best early stops for the Road to Hana, or for a North Shore morning when you want something quick but not junky. It is an outdoor, tropical-feeling cafe with a menu that leans smoothie, coffee, and island snacks, plus heartier savory options.
Try this: a smoothie or blended drink for the road, plus something savory if you are actually hungry.
Good to know: it is a convenient reset point before Hana Highway gets slower and more crowded; plan a short stop, not a long sit.
Rainbow Kitchen + Rebel Tonics
Where: 2250 Hana Hwy, Haiku
(808) 500-2885
Rainbow Kitchen is where you send people who want “I want to feel good after I eat,” without sacrificing flavor. It is also one of the most distinctive beverage programs in the vegan scene on Maui, with tonics and add-ins that skew herbal, adaptogen-forward, and creative.
Try this: their savory breakfast and lunch items, plus a tonic or blended drink if you want the full experience.
Good to know: they will permanently close by March 1, 2026. Visit soon!
Superstars Maui
Where: 4900 HI-30, Lahaina
(808) 205.6050
Superstars lives up to its promise of offering “amazing food that just happens to be vegan.” The menu is Taiwanese fusion centered on bao buns and rice bowls, built for people who want bold flavors and real texture, not a salad with extra steps.
Try this: a couple of bao buns, then decide whether you want a bowl as your main.
Good to know: hours can vary across platforms, so check their latest update before you make it the anchor of a day trip.
Earth Aloha Eats
Where: 1881 S Kihei Rd, Ste 111, Kihei
(808) 830-0105
Earth Aloha Eats is vegan comfort food with range, the place you bring the skeptical friend because the menu does not apologize for being satisfying. If you just want something that hits, this is the dependable pick.
Try this: Pulled Pork Fries, Nozzarella Sticks, or their vegan Fish and Chips if you want the most “how is this vegan?” experience.
Good to know: it is a sit down, quick-service style stop, not a formal night-out restaurant. It is ideal before or after the beach.
Ahonui Foods
Where: 591 Haleakala Hwy, Kahului (across from Costco)
(808) 318-7745
Ahonui is a plant-based deli vibe, built around house made bread, stacked sandwiches, and a mix of coffee and sweets that makes it easy to turn “I will just grab something small” into a full meal. If you want a dependable Central Maui vegan stop that feels homemade, it belongs on your rotation.
Try this: the Protein Focaccia Sandwich.
Good to know: this is a strong option for residents running errands in Kahului, or visitors flying in who want a real meal that is not airport food.
Hempy’s Shake and Wake
Where: 291 Hookahi St, Ste 109, Wailuku
(808) 250-4722
Hempy’s is the cozy, regulars-and-neighbors spot on this list. It is fully vegan, small, and personal. The menu changes, and the energy is more “come as you are” than curated. If you like places that feel like a real human runs them, this is the one.
Try this: ask what the soup is today, then pair it with a sandwich or a smoothie.
Good to know: when you order lunch, it commonly comes with a soup, salad, or dessert, but the exact deal can vary, so check its latest post.
A bonus for dessert people
If you want a pure vegan treat stop, Maui Ono Donuts is an all-vegan donut truck with Kihei locations listed on its site. (808) 808-9248.
Why this matters
These establishments have gone all the way to ensure that no animals suffer or die for anyone’s meals. They make it easy to eat in alignment with animal ethics, health goals, or both, without turning every meal into a research project.
They also keep money circulating through small local businesses, and many lean heavily on fruit-forward, island-appropriate ingredients that fit Maui’s climate and culture.
If you are visiting, pick one stop per region and build a day around it. If you live here, put two of them into your regular rotation, then add the rest when you are already nearby. That is how a “scene” becomes an everyday option, not a special occasion.
Eat well, live pono, and check the latest hours before you drive.