Are you looking for a great way to jumpstart all your Maui adventures? If so, just jet on over to Akamai Coffee for a tasty drink and snacks galore, including their ever-popular Banana Bread. This quaint coffee stand sits right in the Kahului Home Depot parking lot, letting you drive through real quick to get your order.
In handcrafting all their coffee drinks, they only use 100% Maui beans grown, roasted, and brewed right on the island. So, you can count on getting the freshest cup of joe around at every single visit. Coffee not really your thing? That’s okay! They’re happy to whip up delicious Italian Sodas, Fruit Smoothies, and so much more.
Just as much care goes into creating their freshly baked snacks, too, so it’s always worth stopping by before you head out on your explorations. Although it’s made fresh on the regular, they have everything wrapped up for grab-and-go service. Their baristas make each drink to order, however, but you wouldn’t know it by how fast they send it out the window after ordering.
Although their service is ultra-quick, you’re likely to encounter a line upon pulling up. All you can do is trust that it will go by quickly. So, sit tight, knowing that their offerings are always well worth the wait. The aloha sent your way will prove that right, too, as the team always lets their gratitude for every visit shine through. In fact, you simply cannot help but smile as soon as their friendly greeting comes your way.
Once you get your items, you’re welcome to park in the lot and enjoy your selections right then and there. But the real magic lies in taking it all to the beach. With a quick trip on over to the nearby Kanaha Beach Park, you can enjoy phenomenal views while sipping on your coffee and snacking away. If you make the trip right when the coffee stand opens, you might even arrive at the beach just in time to watch the gorgeous sunrise.
Their most popular menu items include:
Caffe Mocha
The Caffe Mocha is a true classic through and through, making it a sure bet whenever you need a quick pick-me-up. They create this drink by brewing up your beans of choice and then elevating their flavors with a chocolatey kick. Get yours over ice or piping hot to enjoy all the robust coffee flavors however you like them best.
Italian Soda
If you’re not a coffee fan, you can still put a little pep in your step with their Italian Soda. They make this drink with your fruity syrup flavor of choice, like pineapple, coconut, or strawberry. The syrup first jazzes up the iced carbonated water before heavy cream joins the party right at the end.
Banana Bread
Always moist, sweet, and bursting with tropical flavor, the Banana Bread is an absolute must. They individually wrap up each slice, keeping it fresh until you’re ready to devour every last bite. So, don’t hesitate to grab a few slices to go and enjoy them on all your travels.
Their 100% Maui-grown and roasted beans make an excellent gift for your friends and family back home. So, grab a few bags of your favorite varieties to take back in your luggage. If you want to buy a whole lot for all your loved ones, consider packing them up and mailing them back at the post office. You can time it just right, so the package arrives right after your return home from your island adventures.
Insider Tips:
-On hot coffee drinks, the cup sleeve doesn’t always block the heat as expected. So, ask for a couple of extra napkins just in case it gets too hot.
-If you’re feeling more than a little bit tired, ask them to add an extra shot of espresso (or two!).